What DVC perks were offered in the past but are no more…

[jshadd]

What perks has DVC offered to its members in the past but these benefits have been eliminated or reduced in value.

I’ll start:
Free theme park tickets
Pool hopping
Daily cleaning service
Magical Express (All Disneyworld guests)

 

[supercarrie]

Tables in Wonderland

 

[DVCkidz]

Complimentary valet parking

 

[Sandisw]

The only benefits that were DVC related since I became a member in 2009 that no longer exist is pool hopping and the valet service.

One clarification, though....the free theme park tickets were an incentive for buying and were basically the equivalant of an incentive like MB and developer credits today....plus, you only got them for half the occupancy of the villa (studios and 1 bedrooms got 2, 2 bedrooms got 4, and GVs got 6).

 

[CarolynFH]

When did we get daily housekeeping? When we bought in 1997 DVC was already on the Day 4 - Day 8 Trash and Towel vs. Full Cleaning schedule. I didn’t know we missed daily housekeeping.

And unfortunately for us, the free park tickets ended before we bought too.

We did get free Orlando Sentinel newspapers, daily and Sunday, for a few years after we bought.

 

[nalababybear]

https://allears.net/2024/10/16/new-99-disney-vacation-club-membership-perks-announced/

 

[jshadd]

When did we get daily housekeeping? When we bought in 1997 DVC was already on the Day 4 - Day 8 Trash and Towel vs. Full Cleaning schedule. I didn’t know we missed daily housekeeping.

And unfortunately for us, the free park tickets ended before we bought too.

We did get free Orlando Sentinel newspapers, daily and Sunday, for a few years after we bought.

You are right! That was a non DVC perk

 

[TCRAIG]

Welcome Home Wednesdays! There was lots of good swag given away each week…

 

[s.r.disney nut]

When we first purchased in 1992, we got length of stay passes for everyone on the reservation for the next 7 years.

 

[AstroBlasters]

How much did we pay for unlimited Wifi in 1992?

 

[VGCgroupie]

Tables in Wonderland

I heard them mention this on DVC Fan today. Sounds like Id love it but dont know what it is.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Tables in Wonderland

Not sure I would classify that as a DVC perk.
Definitely not a perk that DVC discontinued.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I forgot about the newspapers !! I used to enjoy reading those !!!

 

[supercarrie]

Not sure I would classify that as a DVC perk.
Definitely not a perk that DVC discontinued.

I counted it as only certain groups were eligible for it, including DVC members. I figured if Magical Express was on OP’s list, it is fair game to include (as it was a much broader benefit).

But you are correct, it wasn’t a DVC exclusive product nor one which was likely removed by DVC specifically.

 

[supercarrie]

I heard them mention this on DVC Fan today. Sounds like Id love it but dont know what it is.

It was an add on membership that gave you 20% off at many WDW restaurants along with valet parking (when dining at a restaurant). Only FL residents, APs and DVC members could purchase it.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I heard them mention this on DVC Fan today. Sounds like Id love it but dont know what it is.

And what made it extra valuable, imo, was the 20% discount included alcohol. Even if you just went to the bar and drank, you got the 20% off.

 

[AstroBlasters]

It was an add on membership that gave you 20% off at many WDW restaurants along with valet parking (when dining at a restaurant). Only FL residents, APs and DVC members could purchase it.

These things are all cyclical. I love it when people compare today to 1992 or 2009…. You know what those years have in common… We were in a recession and people weren’t spending money to go to theme parks. So, yes…. There were more discounts and incentives then…. just like there will be again someday in the future…..

Unemployment in 1992- 8%
Unemployment in 2009- 10%
Unemployment in 2024- 4%

 

[tidefan]

$399 Premium Annual Pass was my favorite one...

 

[supercarrie]

These things are all cyclical. I love it when people compare today to 1992 or 2009…. You know what those years have in common… We were in a recession and people weren’t spending money to go to theme parks. So, yes…. There were more discounts and incentives then…. just like there will be again someday in the future…..

Unemployment in 1992- 8%
Unemployment in 2009- 10%
Unemployment in 2024- 4%

Yep! I'm assuming you just quoted mine as an example, because I was in no way whining about it being unfair. Things ebb and flow as does the economy, external factors, and Disney's overall business results. I think people (not you) sometimes forget Disney is a for profit company.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Yep! I'm assuming you just quoted mine as an example, because I was in no way whining about it being unfair. Things ebb and flow as does the economy, external factors, and Disney's overall business results. I think people (not you) sometimes forget Disney is a for profit company.

I believe your comment was just the last one I read before typing. There are so many comments that happen all over about "well compared to when I got this perk at this time" and it just makes me chuckle.

Your comment was informative and I always appreciate institutional knowledge and perspective.