Jeff Vahle To Oversee DVC

[helenabear]

Intersting...

https://dvcnews.com/index.php/dvc-pr...edium=facebook

[carolina_yankee]

Originally Posted by helenabear

Intersting...

https://dvcnews.com/index.php/dvc-pr...edium=facebook

Interesting. Thanks. Sounds like it's a reorganizing of the group that DVC is a part of.

I have a parishioner who is a strong DVC point going to Rollins this year. I'll have to tell him that if he gets an MBA there, he might be able to run DVC in a few years.

Dirk

[tomandrobin]

Personally, I don't like all the DVC change over in management. Every time there is a new player invovoled, there are either changes because of them wanting to leave their mark or apathy, because is going to be another short stay and they really don't care about the long term for DVC.

[helenabear]

Originally Posted by carolina_yankee

Interesting. Thanks. Sounds like it's a reorganizing of the group that DVC is a part of.

I have a parishioner who is a strong DVC point going to Rollins this year. I'll have to tell him that if he gets an MBA there, he might be able to run DVC in a few years.

Dirk

Lol, good luck to your parishioner

Originally Posted by tomandrobin

Personally, I don't like all the DVC change over in management. Every time there is a new player invovoled, there are either changes because of them wanting to leave their mark or apathy, because is going to be another short stay and they really don't care about the long term for DVC.

That's something I hadn't thought of. Though honestly it sounds like something we've been saying about her school superintendent. Anyway, I'm more interested in this new "Signature Experience" aspect that has me intrigued - what are they implying with that?

[DisneyTravelers]

Originally Posted by tomandrobin

Personally, I don't like all the DVC change over in management. Every time there is a new player invovoled, there are either changes because of them wanting to leave their mark or apathy, because is going to be another short stay and they really don't care about the long term for DVC.

I agree... I will be looking for weird for changes for the new guy to " show he is doing something"....hopefully he will come up with a big ole' FAT park ticket discount for 5 day park hoppers b/c that is what I am planning to buy in the next few month.....Here's to hoping for some PIXIE DUST!!!!!

[Carol]

Originally Posted by tomandrobin

Personally, I don't like all the DVC change over in management. Every time there is a new player invovoled, there are either changes because of them wanting to leave their mark or apathy, because is going to be another short stay and they really don't care about the long term for DVC.

Wonder if this means the end of MM? Sure hope it doesn't mean the end of DVC annual passes.

[TexasChick]

Let’s all hope the changes he implements will be beneficial ones. There is a lot of room for improvement on direct sales. Bring back free annual passes for a year, start earlier FP booking windows, free dining plans, etc. People inherently like to feel like they are getting a deal or extras which is tough to accomplish at today’s direct prices. I could go on and on. Also, for current members, figure out ways to make us want to come more. We need more things like MM so that we want to come more frequently and spend money. Don’t keep stripping benefits which make us resentful.

[Poly Lady]

Originally Posted by TexasChick

Let’s all hope the changes he implements will be beneficial ones. There is a lot of room for improvement on direct sales. Bring back free annual passes for a year, start earlier FP booking windows, free dining plans, etc. People inherently like to feel like they are getting a deal or extras which is tough to accomplish at today’s direct prices. I could go on and on. Also, for current members, figure out ways to make us want to come more. We need more things like MM so that we want to come more frequently and spend money. Don’t keep stripping benefits which make us resentful.

Personally I feel like "now that we have your money, shut up and go away" is in play here. The impression I get is that Disney values guests who don't come as frequently because they spend more money per vacation than those of us own DVC's. Quite honestly our cash outlay's per trip are much less now than before we purchased our DVC. Knowing we are coming back we relax more and enjoy our time instead of running in and out of shops or enjoying fine dining. This is not to say that we don't go to the parks and shop, just not with the urgency of someone who may never come back. None the less outside of the warm welcomes we get from resort management and some of the cast members who remember us I never get a genuine feeling of "Welcome Home."
Hoping that we will see some positive changes.

[Ludwig von Chuck]

Originally Posted by TexasChick

We need more things like MM so that we want to come more frequently and spend money. Don’t keep stripping benefits which make us resentful.

I've been a member since 2009 (BRV), and I am enjoying my membership now more than ever. Since joining, I have access to more resorts (AKL, BLT, PVB, GFV, THV), my home resort has been improved (CCV brought me a better pool and better amenities), some great, truly free events have been added (MM is funded from marketing budget not my MFs), I still get many discounts including APs, and while not everyone is a fan, I think the MB technology enhances my visit even if I don't go to the parks (e.g. skip the check in counter).

So, what benefits have been stripped away? Sure, "free" valet parking is gone, but that was built into our MFs, so this not really a loss to me.

Have I drank the Kool-Aid? Would you mind supporting your statement?

Thanks

[helenabear]

Originally Posted by TexasChick

Let’s all hope the changes he implements will be beneficial ones. There is a lot of room for improvement on direct sales. Bring back free annual passes for a year, start earlier FP booking windows, free dining plans, etc. People inherently like to feel like they are getting a deal or extras which is tough to accomplish at today’s direct prices. I could go on and on. Also, for current members, figure out ways to make us want to come more. We need more things like MM so that we want to come more frequently and spend money. Don’t keep stripping benefits which make us resentful.

Some of those would be nice! I won't hold my breath though.

Originally Posted by Carol

Wonder if this means the end of MM? Sure hope it doesn't mean the end of DVC annual passes.

Why would it auto mean that to you? Judy curious