I'm new at this, so I don't know how to reply to individual messages yet. In any case, I appreciate everyone's comments and hope that none of you receive those calls.
The rate at the BW Concierge is almost equivalent to a 40% AP discount. We're paying exactly the same price.
As far as enjoying the upgrade - we're going to make the best of a bad situation. I don't consider moving in the middle of my vacation an upgrade, especially when we only have five park days. My children and I spent 10 days at the Poly in November of 2001. This is the reason we chose the Poly for our November 2003 trip. My children are now 15 and 17. You can't ask for a better hotel for teenagers who want their independence than the Poly. How lost can they possibly get on a monorail system? My new 8 year old step-daughter will be going with us in November. We've all been talking about the Poly and pouring over pictures on web sites. All of our plans with family for meals and days in the parks have been planned around our stay at the Poly. The BW may look like an upgrade, but once you've set your heart on going to a particular resort and made all of your plans, nothing can make up for a last minute change in resorts. While the BW may be physically closer to some of the parks, it is certainly not anywhere near as convenient as the Poly.
Now that I've had a couple of days to calm down and really think about the situation, I am sure that this is an economic Disney decision. I was told that they are calling people on the list who have confirmed reservations that were made as far back as last October. I understand economics completely, however, I think the decisions Disney makes need to be more human in nature. A lot of people spend a lot of time and tons of money to create magical vacations for themselves and their families. I find it extremely difficult to believe that the same corporation that handles four large theme parks with what seems like effortless precision, can screw up reservations for 150 people in a hotel that only has about 900 rooms. It's absolutely amazing! Disney will never be the same for me.
I think recent economic decisions geared toward increased short term profits will definitely hurt Disney in the long run. Park hours have been cut, staff has been reduced, and more recently, way too many hotel facilities are being "rehabbed" for extended periods of time, creating a shortage of rooms. If the current trend continues, more and more people will be receiving calls like the one I received on Tuesday. People expect MAGIC at Disney. They don't care about economic reality while on a Disney vacation. Considering the cost, they shouldn't have to deal with reality - they're entitled to the MAGIC - they're certainly paying for it.
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The rate at the BW Concierge is almost equivalent to a 40% AP discount. We're paying exactly the same price.
As far as enjoying the upgrade - we're going to make the best of a bad situation. I don't consider moving in the middle of my vacation an upgrade, especially when we only have five park days. My children and I spent 10 days at the Poly in November of 2001. This is the reason we chose the Poly for our November 2003 trip. My children are now 15 and 17. You can't ask for a better hotel for teenagers who want their independence than the Poly. How lost can they possibly get on a monorail system? My new 8 year old step-daughter will be going with us in November. We've all been talking about the Poly and pouring over pictures on web sites. All of our plans with family for meals and days in the parks have been planned around our stay at the Poly. The BW may look like an upgrade, but once you've set your heart on going to a particular resort and made all of your plans, nothing can make up for a last minute change in resorts. While the BW may be physically closer to some of the parks, it is certainly not anywhere near as convenient as the Poly.
Now that I've had a couple of days to calm down and really think about the situation, I am sure that this is an economic Disney decision. I was told that they are calling people on the list who have confirmed reservations that were made as far back as last October. I understand economics completely, however, I think the decisions Disney makes need to be more human in nature. A lot of people spend a lot of time and tons of money to create magical vacations for themselves and their families. I find it extremely difficult to believe that the same corporation that handles four large theme parks with what seems like effortless precision, can screw up reservations for 150 people in a hotel that only has about 900 rooms. It's absolutely amazing! Disney will never be the same for me.
I think recent economic decisions geared toward increased short term profits will definitely hurt Disney in the long run. Park hours have been cut, staff has been reduced, and more recently, way too many hotel facilities are being "rehabbed" for extended periods of time, creating a shortage of rooms. If the current trend continues, more and more people will be receiving calls like the one I received on Tuesday. People expect MAGIC at Disney. They don't care about economic reality while on a Disney vacation. Considering the cost, they shouldn't have to deal with reality - they're entitled to the MAGIC - they're certainly paying for it.
ljfkgf
The displaced people should be given the choice of another monorail resort, or if those are all booked then an Epcot resort at a discount. It's Disney's mistake, not the customer. 
