Someone compared a 1BR villa to ASMU Family Suite

[edk35]

and said: We LOVE the suite - it's got MORE than a 1 BR villa at 1/3 the price, other than the stove and full size refrigerator which most people don't use anyway. Two toilets, two showers/bathtubs and room for 6. Best value on property!

Well we stayed in one of these ONE night on Thanksgiving night 2008 when we could NOT get SSR for our last night. After staying in a DVC 2br for 7 nights we moved over to ASMU for that last night of the trip. LET ME JUST SAY.... WHEN I READ THIS POST I GASPED!!!!! (changed adjective in order to NOT offend anyone else). We were miserable miserable miserable at ASMU after being at SSR.

 

[supersuperwendy]

I've never stayed at a value resort so I can't comment on what it's like...but I have stayed at SSR and I LOVED it! We had a two bedroom that was fabulous! Do ASMU family suites have jacuzzi tubs? I don't think so! Do they have washer/dryer? nope! I'd pick SSR anyday!

 

[edk35]

I've never stayed at a value resort so I can't comment on what it's like...but I have stayed at SSR and I LOVED it! We had a two bedroom that was fabulous! Do ASMU family suites have jacuzzi tubs? I don't think so! Do they have washer/dryer? nope! I'd pick SSR anyday!

Exactly and I had to reply back to that post with that very same thing.

 

[Tara]

and said: We LOVE the suite - it's got MORE than a 1 BR villa at 1/3 the price, other than the stove and full size refrigerator which most people don't use anyway. Two toilets, two showers/bathtubs and room for 6. Best value on property!

Well we stayed in one of these ONE night on Thanksgiving night 2008 when we could NOT get SSR for our last night. After staying in a DVC 2br for 7 nights we moved over to ASMU for that last night of the trip. LET ME JUST SAY.... WHEN I READ THIS POST I ALMOST GAGGED. We were miserable miserable miserable at ASMU after being at SSR.

"other than the stove and full-size refrigerator"

And the dishwasher and the jacuzzi and the average 200 sqft of additional space (I took all 7 room sizes and averaged them, the Jambo value 1brs brought the average down a good bit)...oh, and the balconies, washer/dryer...DVD player...oh, and value resort with no TS dining, basic pool...

Sure, it's a value. I'm glad they liked it. They can have it.

 

[edk35]

"other than the stove and full-size refrigerator"

And the dishwasher and the jacuzzi and the average 200 sqft of additional space (I took all 7 room sizes and averaged them, the Jambo value 1brs brought the average down a good bit)...oh, and the balconies, washer/dryer...DVD player...oh, and value resort with no TS dining, basic pool...

Sure, it's a value. I'm glad they liked it. They can have it.

 

[edk35]

I've never stayed at a value resort so I can't comment on what it's like...but I have stayed at SSR and I LOVED it! We had a two bedroom that was fabulous! Do ASMU family suites have jacuzzi tubs? I don't think so! Do they have washer/dryer? nope! I'd pick SSR anyday!

We have only stayed at a Value once and that was the one night. Our kids are DVC spoiled now....they were miserable too.

 

[lisareniff]

Let's not forget the KING BED!!!

...and the balcony!

 

[Brian Noble]

On the other hand, there *is* a significant price difference if you are renting from Disney. Remember: everyone subconsciously adds "...for what I paid" when evaluating the places they stay. If they cost the same, then sure---it's a no-brainer. If you have to actually pay for it, you might decide that for the extra several hundred a night, the AVK 1BR isn't really worth it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

and said: We LOVE the suite - it's got MORE than a 1 BR villa at 1/3 the price, other than the stove and full size refrigerator which most people don't use anyway. Two toilets, two showers/bathtubs and room for 6. Best value on property!

Well we stayed in one of these ONE night on Thanksgiving night 2008 when we could NOT get SSR for our last night. After staying in a DVC 2br for 7 nights we moved over to ASMU for that last night of the trip. LET ME JUST SAY.... WHEN I READ THIS POST I ALMOST GAGGED. We were miserable miserable miserable at ASMU after being at SSR.

How cute of them! I love sleeping on fold out beds.

 

[MiaSRN62]

To me, comparing ASM Fam Suite and any one bedroom DVC is like comparing apples to oranges---just not on the same playing field ? Wow....
Let's see : one bedroom DVC has : jacuzzi tub, balcony, FULL kitchen, washer/dryer, usually full amenities/room service depending on DVC and lots more space and a more luxurious feel. So ASM Fam Suites has MORE than this ???

and said: We LOVE the suite - it's got MORE than a 1 BR villa at 1/3 the price,

I have seen these (relatives stayed in them and we stayed in a value room). NO WAY ASM Suites has got "more" ???? Sure it's 1/3 the price....for 1/3 the amenities ! For those that are all about saving money and getting some more space it's a nice option. I would never be happy in one of these for week (maybe a day or two ?)

And we LOVED our 1 bedroom AKV (the villa was so big !). Pure luxury---the king bed was the one of the most comfortable beds we ever slept on. A HUGE balcony.....to compare the ASMFS to this is just crazy imho


Maria

 

[robinb]

Wow, OP. What a completely rude and snobby thing to say! I even went over to the thread in question to see what all the fuss was about. According to her signature the poster you are making fun of has stayed in DVC villas in the past so she has a basis for her opinion. In fact, she is thinking about buying into DVC in the near very future. Will you welcome her with open arms when she sees the error of her ways ?

 

[edk35]

Wow, OP. What a completely rude and snobby thing to say! I even went over to the thread in question to see what all the fuss was about. According to her signature the poster you are making fun of has stayed in DVC villas in the past so she has a basis for her opinion. In fact, she is thinking about buying into DVC in the near very future. Will you welcome her with open arms when she sees the error of her ways ?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I was just setting the record straight. THE ASMU suite is not comparable to a 1 br. villa. I wanted the OP of that thread to understand that. As others have replied here... an ASMU family suite is not bigger than a DVC villa. I have stayed in villas and the family suite...just stating my opinion about the two. I had no intention of offending her and was not trying to make fun of her personally. I was NOT trying to be rude and SNOBBY. It just baffled me how someone could state that an ASMU suite had more space than a 1br villa. NO comparison and yes I felt like posting it on the DVC boards I frequent because DVC members know what DVC accomodations are all about. Trust me this same thing goes on on the RESORT boards too. People get into heated discussions about how they don't think DVC is that great.

It does amaze me how some people get so defensive about DVC. Well I don't know if she stayed in a 1 br or not just from looking at her siggie, but if she did that is great. However her DVC comparison facts are wrong. I never said she was WRONG for not wanting to be a DVC member. DVC is not for everyone. That is discussion that goes on quite frequently here on the DVC boards.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I was just setting the record straight. THE ASMU suite is not comparable to a 1 br. villa. I wanted the OP of that thread to understand that. As others have replied here... an ASMU family suite is not bigger than a DVC villa. I have stayed in villas and the family suite...just stating my opinion about the two. I had no intention of offending her

Denise (OP),
For what it's worth...I sought out the thread in question and I don't feel your post was in any way rude/harsh/offending/snobby etc. It was informative. MANY people here on the DIS are not familiar with DVC or what they really offer. And I made a statement above that it is like comparing apples and oranges to compare these two rooms even before I read the referenced thread and saw you posted the same sentiment. I firmly believe this is true. No doubt ASM Suites are cheaper & a great alternative for families---but to say they offer MORE is a completely unfounded statement. So kudos to you Denise for setting the record straight in a respectful manner


Maria

 

[Sammie]

Sorry but have to agree with Robin, if you wish to set the record straight you do it on the actual thread which you did and your answer was accurate and gracious.

To come over here and start a new thread and say the other's person comments made you want to gag is not so gracious.

 

[edk35]

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Sorry but have to agree with Robin, if you wish to set the record straight you do it on the actual thread which you did and your answer was accurate and gracious. To come over here and start a new thread and say the other's person comments made you want to gag is not so gracious.

First of all if I wanted to start a WAR I would have copied and pasted the person's name,what thread, which board....and so on. However I didn't. YES maybe I should have said GASPED instead (went back and edited it to read GASPED ). Nonetheless, I said it, I posted it, it was how I felt at the time. It was in no way a personal attack on what that poster said. Again, it bugs me when people compare DVC accomodations to regular resort rooms. THEY DO not compare. PERIOD. Trust me I am not the first person to post something from another board when people are talking about DVC and not getting it RIGHT.

 

[Cmbar]

Well I suppose you have to define what "compare" means. Yes they don't compare. They are different resort accomodations. I have stayed at both and I agree they don't compare. However, their are pros and cons. For someone who actually wants to sit in a jacuzzi tub that hundreds of others have sat in, it may be nice to have that. I personally would not stick my naked body in that tub, no matter how well we think Mousekeeping is keeping it. ICK! So thats out. The washer and dryer are nice, especially if you like doing laundry on your vacation. Again, not on my list. OH the kitchen, how fun.... dishes for vacation time! Oh how glorious! Just what I want to do, cook meals and run DISHWASHERS! Lets see Space... you got me on that one. It is more roomy. Oh and there is those balcolonies for those rare down times when you are sitting on the patio that is big enough to maybe stretch your arms from door to railing (AKL and OKW excepted).

Now, lets compare amenities. Bus service at BCV, BWV, WL, BLT and AKV, OKW and SSR... well just as many stops then at ASM... But they do have those nice covered porches. How about Quick Service meals. Ummm no comparison there. ASM has it all over the DVC resorts. Oh the pools, definitely gotta give that to DVC. Those pools are nicer with the extra slide.

I have to say, as a DVCer, I love my accomodations when I go, but in no way do I think that my accomodation which are three times as much as a Value are worth the cost of which they are charged based on accomodations. The only exception for us is location. Only for DVC people who bought into DVC is DVC a good deal. While it is nice to have a one bedroom, it does not sleep more than four. With the exception of the AKV Kidani and BLT, you can't sleep six in a one bedroom and you certainly don't have two bathrooms which for some, is well worth giving up a slide and a few more trees at a resort.

Just my opinion. I have to say, I was embarassed when I read this post to be a member of DVCers. I don't think the OP meant to come off snobby, but the post did.... and that is from a proud DVC member.

 

[MiaSRN62]

cmbar :Well I suppose you have to define what "compare" means. Yes they don't compare.

I think the fact that the poster on the other thread stated ASM Suites offered "more" is where several of us find objection. It's simpy an unfounded statement to make ? If they had simply stated, i.e. : "they are a great alternative in terms of space and bedding for a larger family" and "easier on the budget", then I don't believe this current thread would exist.

To many of us, we really value the jacuzzi (and for the record, I sterilize it before I use it), washer/dryer, full kitchen and balcony. Sitting out on the balcony in the morning or late in the evening and just chillin' with some wine or a book is GOLDEN to me. The balcony is in no way used on rare occasion with us.

cmbar :Now, lets compare amenities. Bus service at BCV, BWV, WL, BLT and AKV, OKW and SSR... well just as many stops then at ASM... But they do have those nice covered porches. How about Quick Service meals. Ummm no comparison there. ASM has it all over the DVC resorts.

Respectfully, IMO, you only touched on a few amenities here.
Full service on-site restaurant is a biggie as well as quick service. And room service is a very nice option too---and I just don't mean pizza which you can get at ASM. AKV offers Mara; VWL offers Roaring Fork; BCV offers Beaches and Cream and the Marketplace; BLT offers the new quick service area (Contempo Cafe) which is a quick walk across the bridge to the Contemporary (don't need to go outside); OKW offers Goods To Go; SSR offers Artist Palette (did I forget any ?). And in addition, the DVC all offer full service restaurants so you don't have to leave the resort if you don't want to.
Valet parking at certain DVC resorts is a plus----also a plus for some, is the fact that certain DVC's are attached to a main resort (i.e. Contemp, BC, AKL,BWV, WL). This is nice for shopping/dining/activities on stormy or down days. Some of the DVC's offer boating, biking etc. Some offer kid's clubs and activities for children.
The ASM does not offer services such as sit down restaurants, marina, beach, recreational opportunities (such as bicycle rental, water sports, tennis), health club facilities,
So , respectfully, I think there are a bit more amenities with DVC than you give them credit for.

cmbar: I love my accomodations when I go, but in no way do I think that my accomodation which are three times as much as a Value are worth the cost of which they are charged based on accomodations.

Now see ? A difference of opinion. We do. If we didn't, we never would have invested so much into DVC. We much prefer the more luxurious or upscale feel of DVC to ASM Suites. I could never be happy/content vacationing in one of those Family Suites for a full vacation. Maybe a quick weekend trip, but that's it. The beds are not comfy at all for one thing.

While it is nice to have a one bedroom, it does not sleep more than four.

Square footage gives illusion that four to five people fit much more comfortably in a DVC one bedroom vs a Fam Suite at ASM :
AKV Kidani - 807
Jambo - 710
Value - 629
BCV - 726
BLT - 803
BWV - 712
OKW - 942
SSR - 714
VWL - 727

ASM Family Suite is 520 sq ft (I certainly would not feel comfortable with up to 5 or 6 in this room)

So BIG difference to us.....of course, this is just my humble opinion. I suppose opinions vary drastically person-to person on this entire issue. But I would not be a DVC'er if I felt we could be as happy and as comfortable as we are in our DVC accomodations as we would be in a Family Suite.

thanks
Maria

 

[robinb]

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So BIG difference to us.....of course, this is just my humble opinion. I suppose opinions vary drastically person-to person on this entire issue. But I would not be a DVC'er if I felt we could be as happy and as comfortable as we are in our DVC accomodations as we would be in a Family Suite.

Maria, you don't get it. The issue isn't which accommodation really does have the most ... fill-in-the-blank. It's that the OP opened up a thread over here ridiculing someone else's opinion on another thread and to call her DVC homies to action. THAT is the issue.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, you don't get it. The issue isn't which accommodation really does have the most ... fill-in-the-blank. It's that the OP opened up a thread over here ridiculing someone else's opinion on another thread and to call her DVC homies to action. THAT is the issue.

Respectfully Robin, I think I do get it. I don't feel that Denise "ridiculed" the OP. It was HER opinion and she didn't say anything wrong on that person's thread. She took it over here and just sort of vented her opinion. And honestly, my above reply was in direct response to cmbar. They gave their opinion of how they feel that DVC isn't all that much better over ASM Suites. So I was responding to their comments.
I honestly don't feel Denise did anything hurtful to the OP. She didn't make it personal---she simply stated it made her "gag". Ok...so probably "gasp" would have been a tad easier on the sentiment. But Denise was really just venting her opinion. Same as if someone raves about the steak dinner at Yachtsman and another comes in with a reply that their steak made them "gag". Just a difference of opinion-----I hardly think the person who enjoyed the steak would be personally insulted by the fact the second person thought the steak rather bad ? So respectfully Robin, I feel I do "get" it. I just have a different opinion from you.

Maria

 

[edk35]

Maria, you don't get it. The issue isn't which accommodation really does have the most ... fill-in-the-blank. It's that the OP opened up a thread over here ridiculing someone else's opinion on another thread and to call her DVC homies to action. THAT is the issue.

DVC HOMIES I didn't intentionally ridicule someone. Nor did I call in my DVC homies. I didn't ask anyone to go and post their opinion on that thread. I didn't copy and paste the thread and ask for people to go and have a look at it and put in their two cents worth. I just posted it because I was really surprised that anyone could compare the two. That is it. It literally floored me when I read it late last night.