Why Castmembers Hate DVC Members!

[lillasmom]

Nope, just completed.

Too funny!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Don't forget the Bell Hops!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Or the State-of-the-Art Golf Course!

 

[Luckymommyx2]

OMG...I don't know where you guys find these things!!! Too funny!!

 

[greenban]

OK, next guess then--are you The Skipper?

Toooooo Funny !

I completely missed that! (I used to MA on GI!)

-Tony

 

[eeyore0062]

OMG, these are TOO funny!!! Where shall it be... the old site of River Country?

 

[eileenfk]

Since it is less expensive to stay using DVC points (based on my calculations of my point cost) I guess that having DVC accomodations at the luxury resorts, does introduce a new economic class to the mix of people.
However, I am certain that poor behavior crosses economic classes.

I am now wondering if I even want to stay at the Full Service Hotel resorts.
I don't want to go where I am not wanted, or where I am considered rif raf.
(I am always looking for new reasons to be glad I bought into OKW rather than BWV or VWL. I am not without any reasons, but the more reasons I have the happier I am with my purchase .

I wonder if anyone can pick out the DVC members, at a common area such as the pool, based on behavior.
I wonder if anyone has the courage to put this to the test (It wouldn't have the courage to ask anyone, and I am not sure people would want to be asked.)

Did the BoardWalk really loose a diamond because of the behavior of guests in the lobby? Was it really the DVC guests?
Is this documented somewhere official?

Is there really a list, of DVC members, whom are difficult to deal with?

I don't think that I have ever complained to a CM, but the CMs I have encountered were always doing their best to accommodate me.

About room requests, I have gotten the idea, from reading these boards, that the squeaky wheel (or the person who checks in first and asks for something different then what was already showing in the computer for them), gets the better rooms.
If members have that perception, then they are more likely to become squeaky wheels themselves.
I have not become a squeaky wheel yet, but if I feel the squeaky wheels continually get the better rooms, I could see myself becoming one.

Maybe the more people visit, the more they expect, and the more likely they are to complain if they don't get what they expect. Often our satisfaction is dependent on our expectations.

I have only stayed one time, since becomming a DVC member, and I was very happy with the accomodations and CMs without ever once needing to complain.
I stayed at OKW before becoming a DVC member, and I was very happy with the accomodations and CMs and never once complained.

- Eileen

 

[3DisneyNUTS]

Or the State-of-the-Art Golf Course!

Holy cow my husband thinks I am nuts for laughing so hard OMG too funny!

 

[jkfreeman33]

I agree with the original poster.
How many DVC members post on these boards about all the horrible things that happened to them while on "vacation" in "the happiest place on earth". They complain about the view in the room, the noise in the hall, the smell in the hall, the light bulb that burned out, the slow drain in the kitchen, the long wait for any bus, boat, water taxi, too many towels, not enough towels, the lack of softness of the towels, etc., etc, etc, etc. I have personally read every one of the above complaints and thought.... how stupid.
Lots of miserable people out there. But, some people think that since they are "owners", it gives them the right to complain. Sort of like they bought the right to complain.
I'm glad I don't go on vacation with them. There are better and more fun things to do in WDW that complain about something silly.

 

[anniet]

Wait a minute!!! WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!

I've bumped into quite a few Cast Members who are ALSO DVC Members.....hmmmmmmm.......

 

[DVCconvert]

Lots of miserable people out there. But, some people think that since they are "owners", it gives them the right to complain. Sort of like they bought the right to complain.
I'm glad I don't go on vacation with them. There are better and more fun things to do in WDW that complain about something silly.

You are Sooooo right!!!.....are you a CM with a brain? or a DVC member with a soul?.....both, if you look at this issue are rare.....in either case....Thank You! I've purchased about 1000 "points" - in our first 'official' stay, the dryer was faulty and put holes in some of my wife's clothes. We did NOT 'demand' compensation, we reported this issue, and it was dealt with. And the "magic" of our stay was not materially effected, even by the dryer destroying some articles of clothing! (shocking to some, I know.)

 

[3DisneyNUTS]

I agree with the original poster.
How many DVC members post on these boards about all the horrible things that happened to them while on "vacation" in "the happiest place on earth". They complain about the view in the room, the noise in the hall, the smell in the hall, the light bulb that burned out, the slow drain in the kitchen, the long wait for any bus, boat, water taxi, too many towels, not enough towels, the lack of softness of the towels, etc., etc, etc, etc. I have personally read every one of the above complaints and thought.... how stupid.
Lots of miserable people out there. But, some people think that since they are "owners", it gives them the right to complain. Sort of like they bought the right to complain.
I'm glad I don't go on vacation with them. There are better and more fun things to do in WDW that complain about something silly.

well those that I have bolded are legitimate issues. How else is someone going to replace a lightbulb if they do not call for it? How else do they get more towels if they were shorted? It seems to me you are the one who wants to complain. It is silly to get needs met on vacation but it isn't silly to complain on a message board about others that are 'complaining'?

 

[MiaSRN62]

well those that I have bolded are legitimate issues. How else is someone going to replace a lightbulb if they do not call for it? How else do they get more towels if they were shorted? It seems to me you are the one who wants to complain.

I agree with 3DisneyNuts ! These are valid points to bring to the attention of management. Granted, some people take it too far, but there is also alot of legitimate feedback to the resorts. Our DVC maintenance dues go toward the upkeep of the DVC resorts. If we're paying them why shouldn't we expect things to work ?

I have personally read every one of the above complaints and thought.... how stupid.

Hmmm....and your post You say you believe "all" the complaints are stupid ? I'll just refrain from responding any further jkfreeman33

 

[DVCconvert]

How else is someone going to replace a lightbulb if they do not call for it?

A real life situation here....the last time we were at OKW, in a 1 bedroom, the 3 overhead lights that shine on the counter area - there was one light on the left as you look at them from the living room area that was out. I called, said we were checking out a day later, and that it should be fixed before the room was next given to a guest/member.

From some of the past comments, you'd think that this would be viewed as a '911' issue. To us, it wasn't. We could still use the sink/kitchen area just fine. I think that some have/do view something as foolish as one burnt out light bulb as something that makes them entitiled to a free stay, with free food and park admission, and to some, they should recieve compensation beyond that!!!

 

[Laurajean1014]

I must be part of the 1% that are angelic and have never caused anything to DVC except economic bliss .

Is there a sign on the backs that detect the owners from the renters, WDW guests, etc.?

Is writing bad things about DVC owners in a computer - DVC vacationer profiling? If so, a class action suit maybe in order.............

I think we all need to re-group.

 

[Crissup]

I've bumped into quite a few Cast Members who are ALSO DVC Members

They have a lot of self hatred.

 

[DrBond007]

I agree with the original poster.
How many DVC members post on these boards about all the horrible things that happened to them while on "vacation" in "the happiest place on earth". They complain about the view in the room, the noise in the hall, the smell in the hall, the light bulb that burned out, the slow drain in the kitchen, the long wait for any bus, boat, water taxi, too many towels, not enough towels, the lack of softness of the towels, etc., etc, etc, etc. I have personally read every one of the above complaints and thought.... how stupid.
Lots of miserable people out there. But, some people think that since they are "owners", it gives them the right to complain. Sort of like they bought the right to complain.
I'm glad I don't go on vacation with them. There are better and more fun things to do in WDW that complain about something silly.

I'll take it that you are not an owner? It also seems you have a pension to stereotype others? In my opinion your have strongly overblown your point, but there is a point to be made that some are overly picky, demanding a particular room of view, or letting some very minor irritation give them cause for excessive complaining. But there are certainly legitimate problems that need to be addressed, which your post doesn't really acknowledge.

 

[fran99999]

OMG I was thinking of buying into DVC. I even rented points to convince my DH. I dont want to be classified into the "Naughty, Classless group". And I would be by the tone of this thread. I live in MA, NE and I would be a NEWER DVC owner. I'm toast. I even own a red pickup. Ok it only has 150 miles on it and cost more than the DVC will probably cost. I'm a Redneck and I live in a city. OMG I even love country music.

That does it I better just go by a run down shack on an alligator infested swamp and make my moonshine and be done with it.

 

[Greysword]

Hey everyone,

I hope you are having a good day. My wife and I are in the approval process for some points at SSR (our first set! ). I had a couple questions that would be in direct coorolation to this thread.

First, is there an unofficial list of proper etiquette for the DVC owners while staying on property? Some things I picked up: the tipping issue (how much and when), noise at the quiet pools and hallways, how to deal with fellow guests that are unruly (or CMs), etc. This would be very helpful to set the proper expectations.

Second, since DVC owners actually do own the place, shouldn't we think of the rooms more as our house than a hotel room? For instance, if something drips, can we get tools to fix it ourselves? If there is mold, could we ask guest relations for bleach (or something else) to clean it? Are we even allowed to make repairs and correct problems ourselves? If not, then It seems we would have the best argument to take to the CMs. Of course, we do pay annual dues, which are supposed to take care of maintenance, but then again it is like HOA dues for landscaping and such...hmmm...your thoughts?

Just thought I would ask the initial questions, so I can get more informed on the topic at hand.

Thank you for listening!

 

[Johnnie Fedora]

I agree with the original poster.
They complain about the view in the room, the noise in the hall, the smell in the hall, the light bulb that burned out, the slow drain in the kitchen, the long wait for any bus, boat, water taxi, too many towels, not enough towels, the lack of softness of the towels, etc., etc, etc, etc. I have personally read every one of the above complaints and thought.... how stupid.
Lots of miserable people out there. But, some people think that since they are "owners", it gives them the right to complain. Sort of like they bought the right to complain. I'm glad I don't go on vacation with them. There are better and more fun things to do in WDW that complain about something silly.

But you ARE Blanche. You ARE stuck on vacation with them!!! (Bette Davis voice from "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" impersonated).

Are you sure your not confusing the DVC board with...lets see....the resorts/restaurant/DCL or theme parks board??