What's happening to the DVC website?

[BigDisneyKids]

Now that all the hype as well as complaints about the new website have weaned down, what's next?

~Have any of the suggestions been acted upon?

~Has anyone heard of any proposed enhancements coming down the pike soon?

~Does it just seem to have been forgotten about or is it a working progress?

IMO, websites need to be "freshened up" constantly.

 

[rocketriter]

There is evidence that a connection to II will be made Real Soon Now. Dean discovered and has posted a link to a hidden section of II's own website...
http://disney.intervalworld.com/iw/cs?a=5
...that appears to welcome DVC members and show them some details about resorts around the world that are available for trade. He says that for a few hours one day this link actually appeared on our own website and then disappeared again. This suggests that it's still being tested, negotiated, or whatever, but that a more web-friendly way to explore trading opportunities than the old pdf files is on its way.

Some members have reported being told--in member updates, if I remember correctly--that a system for actually placing reservations and tracking points is under development but is some months off. In computer programming, "some months" is usually code for "about a year."

Unless someone has heard something else from a "reliable source," the rest is speculation.

 

[Coach Rick]

I don't find it any better than the original. In fact there seems to be less. I used to like playing the trivia game, and after winning being able to down load the screen saver. I have a new laptop, and no DVC screensaver, and no way to get it.

I also have problems with the countdown utility on the site. I have written to MS, and they have no idea what it could be. I am sure it's a setting with my laptop that is hindering it, but all I get is an error page, with a message that this page is currently unavailable.

I also noticed the poll question never changes. This leads me to believe that there isn't much updating going on.

 

[BigDisneyKids]

That’s disappointing news about the website. I guess I’m just being picky, but after investing $22k for my family to have 50 years of magic, I don’t think I’m asking for too much.

As I stated in previous posts, I sure hope that Mr. Lewis is listening. A recent post on the AP or PHP discounts is encouraging, so maybe he is listening to our constructive criticism, I hope.

 

[BostonDisneyKid]

BigDisneyKid - Don't forget your annual dues for the next 50 years, so round it off to $80,000.00 (with passes - $120k+) !!!

 

[PamOKW]

Originally posted by rocketriter
Some members have reported being told--in member updates, if I remember correctly--that a system for actually placing reservations and tracking points is under development but is some months off. In computer programming, "some months" is usually code for "about a year."

I'm not sure if it was in the Vacation Magic or a Clubhouse e-mail but I seem to recall reading "late 2005" as a date mentioned for on-line tracking of points. I think making reservations was mentioned as "eventual". Anyone recall how long it took to get Test Track up and running vs. the original stated open date?

 

[msdis]

Originally posted by PamOKW
Anyone recall how long it took to get Test Track up and running vs. the original stated open date?

Pam, I think that was a political ploy to increase sales and revenue. I'm sure it was. Every time they changed the date we booked another trip.