What’s in a name?
Let me just alert you now that I am going to come remarkably close to sounding like an advertisement during this posting, so please know that this is not an ad of any kind.
The Laughing Place is confirming the news that Disney World is now making a greater effort to maximize the exposure of room availability at Disney Vacation Club resorts to non-DVC members.
In an effort to alleviate confusion about the availability of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) accommodations as nightly rentals, Disney vacation planners are now using the term Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts in reference to the DVC properties for non-members.
Some have found it hard to believe, but there was no doubt confusion on this. Yes, I know if you book online you would see the DVC resorts as options, but that was not enough. People who knew nothing about the DVC only saw a resort with a very high price and new little about why. Those who knew what the DVC was before booking would only logically assume that if you did not own a timeshare property you could not book there.
So will a simple name change do the trick? Probably not, but if you were someone confused and are planning a trip to Walt Disney World I would have to suggest you take a look at these properties. Reports say that Disney has been giving moderate level prices for rooms at the Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts. These resorts are as good if not better than the moderates, and if you have a studio room you get a kitchenette area as well. For larger parties, these can be even better. The larger units come with a full kitchen which can be a great value if you want to have breakfast in your room.
Wait as minute, what am I doing? I’m a DVC member. I want all the availability at the DVC resorts as I possibly can get! Never mind what I just said! These places are really not that good…
Eric said,
August 30, 2007 @ 5:53 pm
Yes, the roach problem at SSR is awful. I think you’re better off staying at a value or moderate.
Matt said,
August 30, 2007 @ 6:57 pm
I’m staying at SSR for Mousefest because of the uber-low rates. You’d be crazy to stay at a moderate when you can get the amenities found in a studio at SSR or OKW.
Tom Corless said,
August 30, 2007 @ 10:07 pm
I don’t think this name change will make a big difference, but it has gotten to a point in attendance where all rooms have to be filled and utilized. Attendance levels are way up and growth is needed, but until new rooms are ready, they need to fill those that do not sell as easily.