recent DVC Cruisers

[KAR3600]

My last cruise DVC gave us a bottle of champaine, do they still do this??

 

[DiznyMagic]

I had asked a while ago if DVC did anything and was told that they had a reception on board but that was it. I'm not sure if it matters if your on a longer cruise or not, but it would be nice if they gave DVC members something "special".

 

[CindyandBrice]

We have sailed twice on our vacation points and have not received any "thank yous". THe first time was even in a cat 6 room and I think we used nearly 300 points for a 4 night cruise.

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

I'd heard they discontinued the champagne gift... a DVC non-drinker complained because they didn't get any benefit from the gift.

 

[AnnMorin]

We cruised on points last december and are doing half cash half points this december. We did not get anything. Too bad I would have loved a bottle of champagne on our veranda.

 

[Thumper1]

We're DVC members. In October 2000 we took a 4-day on the Wonder and received a bottle of champagne in our stateroom. In December 2001 we went on the 7-day Magic Eastern and there was the reception in the afternoon on at-sea day and they gave everyone really nice white DVC hats. Sometime in between the two sailings I had heard they weren't giving anything in the stateroom and called. They said exactly what Dave_from_Marietta reported that a non-drinker called and complained. Some people , they have to spoil things for others.

 

[trishy]

Bummer-they could've just given it away if they didn't want it (to me ). And tell me this, since when does DVC care about 1 person complaining? Maybe a larger group of individuals were unhappy? What about a replacement item (a tote, a towel, a small bouquet, a snickers bar,......) to acknowledge their "appreciation" that we used points to sail? Travel agents do (at least they did last time I used them for a cruise - 10 years ago) Doubt if they read this.

 

[AnnMorin]

I too doubt that DVC reads this board. Maybe if a bunch of us emailed them they would care? I for one would sure like a free bottle. Our first cruise was through a TA and she sent us one but nada from DVC. I think they figure you are going to use your points regardless so why should they reward you?

 

[Denine]

When we cruised with DVC in '99 we got the bottle of champagne. We haven't gotten anything since. There is a DVC reception on the 7-day cruise.

 

[we3luvdisney]

Any DVC reception on a 4-day cruise?

How many DVC members are there? I could see if more than 1/2 complained of the champagne they would stop providing the free bottle. However, I'm sure that the percentage of those that want the bottle is greater than 50%.

How many members received the VWL pins and 09/11/01 pins? How many did not? I'm sure not every member received the VWL pins and DVC received complaints. Did that stop them from sending out 09/11/01 pins? How about the next DVC resort that is opening soon? Will they be sending pins to every member?

I hope no one will complain that they did not receive a pin, I would hate to have that stopped too.

 

[westjones]

Is the reception just for DVC members who book through DVC? We are going on a 7 day cruise in September and had it booked already before we became DVC members. Next year we plan to use our points for a 3 day cruise.
DJ

 

[DiznyMagic]

I have to agree with trishy. If the bottle was a problem then replace it with something else. As other's have mentioned, TA go the extra mile and IMO DVC is my personal TA.

Becoming a member has made it possible for me to give my family this great upcoming vacation despite the bad economic times so I am not complaining however I am still waiting to feel that "special magical" feeling that being a DVC member is suppose to bring. Atleast when you are at the resort you get the "welcome home" greeting

 

[DiznyMagic]

P.S. we should forward this whole thread to their email address with the words HINT, HINT

 

[AnnMorin]

I don't think anyone would read it.

 

[Denine]

Last I knew, the DVC reception was only on the 7-day cruise. It is open to all members, not just those cruising on points.
It would be nice to get that bottle of champagne again!
I also would like a pin for the opening of the new resort. I don't know if they are sending pins though.

 

[scottie]

I think we would be surprised with the info Disney reads! I would venture to guess they keep an eye on a verierty of popular internet sites that Disney Fans flock to.

 

[AnnMorin]

Well in that case Scottie..

Ahem...


To any DVC employees or agents that may be reading this.

We are booked on the 12/7/02 Western cruise. (This being our third Disney cruise in one and a half years- we are loyal!) It is my birthday week. I would love a bottle of champagne for my veranda but any old white wine will do if champagne is too much. Thanks for caring! The Morin family-ps we are in stateroom 5130 so you don't have to look it up.


I will let everyone know in December what it tasted like