standard -resort DVC

[paults]

So now DVC changes the standard view villas to RESORT view. Any reason why?

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I thought it seems to describe the view a little bit better than just 'standard' (which doesn't tell you much) - but not certain. I did notice the change, though

 

[hhisc16]

So now DVC changes the standard view villas to RESORT view. Any reason why?

I think DVC did it to match the cash side change.

 

[kes601]

I thought it seems to describe the view a little bit better than just 'standard' (which doesn't tell you much) - but not certain. I did notice the change, though

Personally I don't think either one describes it well. When I see Resort View I think of, well the resort, not the parking lot.

As somebody else said, it was done to match the cash side of things.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Personally I don't think either one describes it well. When I see Resort View I think of, well the resort, not the parking lot.

As somebody else said, it was done to match the cash side of things.

Well, they can't have the ACTUAL view listed in some cases, can they?!! "Studio - main thoroughfare view" just wouldn't do much!

 

[kes601]

Well, they can't have the ACTUAL view listed in some cases, can they?!! "Studio - main thoroughfare view" just wouldn't do much!

I was simply stating that Resort is no more descriptive than Standard and may cause more confusion. As in, take Riviera -- Preferred is of the actual resort and Resort is of the parking lot.

Thanks for your helpful reply.

 

[meanwoodwhite]

I was simply stating that Resort is no more descriptive than Standard and may cause more confusion. As in, take Riviera -- Preferred is of the actual resort and Resort is of the parking lot.

Thanks for your helpful reply.

I agree better off just calling them just Deluxe studios with no extra description of having a view. As as you say, if I am staring at car park/garbage store its not a "resort" view. Resort view sounds much like a garden/pool view so as you say could add more confusion.

Just add the description if thier is supposed to be a good view.

 

[CraigInPA]

"Resort" view is certainly better than "standard". To me, "standard" implies what virtually everyone gets. In DVC parlance, "standard" implies the worst views in the resort, and applies only to a small number of rooms. But, to me, "resort" implies I'll have a view of the resort, perhaps matching the pictures in DVC brochures. So, I expect lawns or the pool. I certainly wouldn't expect the roof of another building (AKV) or the parking lot (BLT).

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I was simply stating that Resort is no more descriptive than Standard and may cause more confusion. As in, take Riviera -- Preferred is of the actual resort and Resort is of the parking lot.

Thanks for your helpful reply.

I was trying to keep the name change light and perhaps funny. Apologies if that didn't come across that way.

 

[Sandisw]

"Resort" view is certainly better than "standard". To me, "standard" implies what virtually everyone gets. In DVC parlance, "standard" implies the worst views in the resort, and applies only to a small number of rooms. But, to me, "resort" implies I'll have a view of the resort, perhaps matching the pictures in DVC brochures. So, I expect lawns or the pool. I certainly wouldn't expect the roof of another building (AKV) or the parking lot (BLT).

At RIV, resort includes the parking lot…but you at least get the fireworks at night from most.

 

[zavandor]

It sounds better, so it's easier to sell.

 

[808blessing]

also the words Standard and Deluxe together are like an oxymoron

 

[Wedgeout]

Wish though DVC would give us online resort maps and descriptions of where these rooms are for each category name they choose, like clicking on a points chart. “Resort” view technically is a view you would have anywhere on the property. I can see the “Resort” from each room. That’s why I like my home resorts OKW (know the buildings for ‘near hospitality house’), and BCV (the whole building one category).

 

[Mle8308]

Wish though DVC would give us online resort maps and descriptions of where these rooms are for each category name they choose, like clicking on a points chart. “Resort” view technically is a view you would have anywhere on the property. I can see the “Resort” from each room. That’s why I like my home resorts OKW (know the buildings for ‘near hospitality house’), and BCV (the whole building one category).

Touring Plans does have their room finder, which will give you most of this information. However, if Disney makes changes, it might take a bit before TP catches up. It's a great tool.

 

[drusba]

One can theorize that what likely happened is the same thing that likely happened with the 2012 point charts. They probably had a meeting to discuss how they can make the rooms sound better but also make it more confusing. The result in 2012 was for all "Studios" to be renamed "Deluxe Studios," despite, as members learned, absolutely nothing changed in the rooms. Likewise now, they change "Standard" view to "Resort" view because some official thought "Standard" did not sound nice enough, and "Resort" would assure it would be more confusing and make those getting "Resort" view reservations think they were getting something better than "Standard." As far as doing anything that would actually benefit members by adding more clarity to room choices in the point charts and reservation system, well .... that was undoubtedly not a subject contained on the list of things to be discussed at the meeting.

 

[Genie+]

It is kind of funny they decided to expand the use of ‘resort view’ on standard views where parking lots, rooftops, garbage containers, and cooling units are possible views.

Big Pine Key at VGF used Resort View to differentiate those studios when they went on sale. That made sense to me because there is little to no ‘least desirable’ views as listed above.

https://www.dvcfieldguide.com/grand-floridian-resort-tour

The change was made across DVC and cash rooms. If they’re trying to make things easier on themselves… that might not work out. They are raising expectations by switching out Standard with Resort. I think it was generally understood Standard Views might get you one of the ‘least desirable’, where Resort View makes it sound like it’s one level above that.

 

[wilkydelts]

VGF did not use the word "resort" to differenitate views from the the other building's studios. They used the word "resort" because you were getting an entirely different room set up. It had nothing to do with the view.

 

[Genie+]

VGF did not use the word "resort" to differenitate views from the the other building's studios. The used the word "resort" because you were getting an entirely different room set up. It had nothing to do with the view.

Right that is when we saw it added.

And it made sense to use that descriptor in that case.

 

[eticketplease]

Now we have Resort Studio Resort View at the grand Floridian resort and spa in the Disney World resort

 

[kgou]

It is kind of funny they decided to expand the use of ‘resort view’ on standard views where parking lots, rooftops, garbage containers, and cooling units are possible views.

Big Pine Key at VGF used Resort View to differentiate those studios when they went on sale. That made sense to me because there is little to no ‘least desirable’ views as listed above.
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https://www.dvcfieldguide.com/grand-floridian-resort-tour

The change was made across DVC and cash rooms. If they’re trying to make things easier on themselves… that might not work out. They are raising expectations by switching out Standard with Resort. I think it was generally understood Standard Views might get you one of the ‘least desirable’, where Resort View makes it sound like it’s one level above that.

Agree 100% with this take.