What room improvements would you like to see in future DVC resorts?

[chevyAZ]

Flat Panel wall mounted TV to recapture the square footage that is used up by the cabinet that currently holds the TV.
Free Internet... I get that at a hampton inn. If they can do it for a $99/night hotel, DVC Should be able to handle it. At the very least, make it reasonably priced and make the access price cover the entire visit.

 

[alldiz]

An Ice maker on every floor....with a trash shute to downstairs.

Only thing that I would have thought to change on my
1st DVC trip to SSR last month....

Are all the villas like that....1 icemaker on 1st floor corner
Kerri

 

[Starr W.]

An Ice maker on every floor....with a trash shute to downstairs.

Only thing that I would have thought to change on my
1st DVC trip to SSR last month....

Are all the villas like that....1 icemaker on 1st floor corner
Kerri

I am almost positive I saw an ice machine on the 3rd floor of VWL when we were there in May. . DH thought the trash container was woefully small when he dropped off our empty shipping box.

 

[ransom]

Oh, and some sort of night table on both sides of the bed in studios!

I totally agree.

 

[Mississippian]

What room improvements would you like to see in future DVC resorts?

1. Larger balconies.

2. Much bigger televisions

3. Free internet like the rest of the world

4. Coffee makers that grind the beans, so we don't have to bring our own.

5. More use of bunk beds.

 

[Deb & Bill]

French doors on the master bedroom closets that open out so you don't waste so much space in the closet.

Internet connection by the desk in the bedroom instead of in the living room. Plus move the telephone in the bedroom to the desk instead of the lamptable/end table.

Ice makers in all the refrigerators of 1 bedroom or larger (not just OKW).

Light switch in the toilet room instead of outside the toilet room.

Towel bars on the doors in the shower room so you can hang all the wet towels in the room where they are used.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Flat Panel wall mounted TV to recapture the square footage that is used up by the cabinet that currently holds the TV.
Free Internet... I get that at a hampton inn. If they can do it for a $99/night hotel, DVC Should be able to handle it. At the very least, make it reasonably priced and make the access price cover the entire visit.

This is a great idea. There was a thread a while back about whether or not DVC should start upgrading all of the rooms to flat panels. I said no way, as it is not worth my MFs going up. We don't watch much anyway. But the space issue...you are so right about that and I never considered it. I know that there are flat panels at AKV, but in the pics there is also some piece of furniture under it--we'll have to see how much room that takes up in comparison with those huge cabinets. Removing that one piece of furniture alone would really make a difference in the living room. I am still not crazy about the increase in dues in would take to make that happen, though, so I don't know that I could push for it at this time.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Internet connection by the desk in the bedroom instead of in the living room. Plus move the telephone in the bedroom to the desk instead of the lamptable/end table.

This is where it is currently located in SSR. When there, I had to work in the Master bedroom (which was tough as DH was sleeping...had to be on my laptop in the dark...and according to him, I am a very loud typist to boot... ).

At BWV it was in the living room. Not sure if it changes by room or if it is the same for each room in a given resort.

 

[Deb & Bill]

This is where it is currently located in SSR. When there, I had to work in the Master bedroom (which was tough as DH was sleeping...had to be on my laptop in the dark...and according to him, I am a very loud typist to boot... ).

At BWV it was in the living room. Not sure if it changes by room or if it is the same for each room in a given resort.

In the BCV it was between the sleeper sofa and the table in the one bedroom living room.

 

[BroganMc]

Well, if we're going to go with future changes (as we see DVC has already made changes in the newer resorts), I'll go with my top pet peeves:

1) Free internet access

2) Decent sized table. AKV's table is bigger so we're getting there.

3) Ice cream tables on the balconies (they're higher and easier to use than the dinky little ones we get now).

4) Flat panel TVs for future compatibility and space issues.

 

[tink_n_pooh]

I'm going to jump on the free internet band wagon, and the flat screen TV's would also be great!

I would also like to see some more seperate bedding, like bunk beds, or twin size beds or something. Or sleeper chairs, that would be nice.

An extra bathroom (even maybe just a half bath) would be great as well.

And I will also vote for some child-free areas. I love kids but sometimes I just want peace and quiet, if DCL can do it....

 

[KathyRN137]

For the dedicated two bedrooms, I would like to see seating for six in the living room (sofa, love seat and chair), dining room table for six with chairs instead of a bench...

....I would also like to see...a hand held shower spray with a long hose in each of the bathrooms.

YES, definitely.

I really liked being able to have the entire family (5) around one table every morning for breakfast when we stayed at OKW.

The hand held shower spray is so very helpful when little ones are in the shower and need help rinsing off! We have one at home and miss it when on vacation.

Kathy

 

[Maistre Gracey]

We don't do much with eating dinner in the villa, so a larger dining area is not important to me.
The second bathroom and flat screens are a great improvement at AKV. So are the upgraded countertops.

Still waiting for can-can girls in the living room.

MG

 

[Ducky4Disney]

I agree with a lot of what is being said here. Internet access, flat panel TV's, better/bigger dining space - great ideas!

My DH is not fond of the auto-shutoff AC but I understand why they put it in. But what's up with the motion sensor fan? I hate that! It always turns off when I'm in the shower and the room steams up. I open and close the shower door just to reactivate the darn thing. Then when you walk into the master sink area just grab a tissue or wash your hands, the one in there turns on and you don't need it! How about putting it on a timer? You can set it to 15 or 20 minutes while showering and it turns off by itself.

I also think that more than 4 people in a 2 bdrm gets cramped. How about a 1 bdrm with a den? Put the office desk in there and make it big enough to hold a pack-n-play so we can put our DS down in there and still be able to watch TV in the living room. Now we either put him in the MBR and tip toe to bed (and hope he doesn't wake up at night) or put him in the LR and retreat to the MBR.

D4D

 

[HUFF590]

I agree with an earlier poster about having an adult only section, with our on quite pool. I love my kids but they are grown now, and I would like to relax awhile without splashing and screaming. ( well until my grandkids get here).

 

[MaryJ]

I haven't seen this one mentioned yet, but I would like to see drawers in the kitchenette of every studio room. VWL is the only one that has them, and they allow for so much more storage space! It always seems like our countertop is cluttered because we have no place to put the smaller food items, and the drawers at VWL work perfectly!

I'd also like to see at least one more storage for clothing in a one bedroom for the people who are sleeping on the pull out sofa. I know that in the majority of cases, it is kids that are sleeping there, and they are fine living out of a suitcase, but as we are empty nesters, sometimes we take friends to WDW and we will end up there because as good hosts, we let our friends use the bed. Even a cheap set of plastic drawers in the closet by the door would work.

Count me in too on free internet (or at least a reduced fee for DVC members), 2 nightstands in studios, and the adult only quiet pool.

 

[smjj]

One of the features I like about OKW is the parking right outside your door. If they can't do that, then maybe smaller more localized parking lots so you do not have to walk a country mile after a long day in the parks. I also like the larger size rooms OKW has over the other resorts.

 

[MissMet]

I would love to see the extra pull out chair in the living rooms like AKV. Also, if they don't continue the 2nd bath like AKV than at least separate the toilet & shower. Too many time have I had family members DYING to go to the bathroom while I was in the shower. You know, the shower with ALL GLASS doors & walls.

 

[4Pluto]

A couple thoughts:

1. I really appreciated the hallway closet at VWL 2BR (I was the one on the sleeper bed); I'm bummed they didn't include it in SSR.

2. The internet connection/phone should be moved from the table next to the sofa (maybe these can go below the flat panel tv).

JW

 

[Cruelladeville]

I would like to see regular cable TV to go with the flat screen TV's. Disney's TV service is pathetic! I should be able to get more than ABC,NBC, and CBS when I turn on the TV. If I can get it at Embassy Suites, then Disney surely can handle that!

Internet service--free.
dining area large enough for everyone in the villa.
Patio/balcony with table and chairs for 4.