She rented DVC points. so she should not ask.You are going during one of the slowest times for the resort as well as the fact that not many would be traveling yet, but then there are locals who may be looking to do a staycation. Aulani may not have all rooms opened to manage capacity, which might make it tricky to get an upgrade. It doesn’t hurt to ask once you check in
She rented DVC points. so she should not ask.
In my experience, the front desk will not deal with upgrades for points bookings. At all. It doesn’t matter how busy they are. They only option is to go online or call member services to see if you can change your room category (for more points) last minute.
That was my point. It never hurts to ask even if they say no. You will never know until you ask.Does Pixie Dust only exist in Florida? We constantly see stories from WDW about people getting upgraded who booked on points.
Is this Aulani specific? We rented points thru Dave’s for my dd23 birthday at Jambo House. We asked and received an upgraded viewIn my experience, the front desk will not deal with upgrades for points bookings. At all. It doesn’t matter how busy they are. They only option is to go online or call member services to see if you can change your room category (for more points) last minute.
Pixie Dust does not really exist for DVC. You get what you booked. If you request an upgrade, the points will be charged to the owner, which is a violation of your contract with David's and the owner.Does Pixie Dust only exist in Florida? We constantly see stories from WDW about people getting upgraded who booked on points.
Is this Aulani specific? We rented points thru Dave’s for my dd23 birthday at Jambo House. We asked and received an upgraded view
CodyBoy - You will love it! If I could go in the next couple of weeks, I would (but we are in Canada so still can’t go even with a test). The studio will be plenty spacious for two. We’ve stayed in one in a pinch before with our three kids (when one was still under 3) and it was fine. There’s actually a fair bit you can do with the kitchenette, expect for breakfast. As for dining, Monkeypod happy hour from 3-5:30 is great...also happy hour next door at Mina’s (Four Seasons) if they are open and both Longhi’s and Longboards down the path at the Marriott. Also the ABC food counter has some fantastic dishes - Kimchi fried rice is to die for. They also have a great spicy ahi poke bowl. Grab some dishes to go and sit out on your balcony with a bottle of wine!
The points belong to the owner not the renter. If the upgrade is not "on Mickey" then the owner would foot the bill. The renter will not be able to pay the difference. You assumed right.Assuming its because the request will go against the owners contract? If not, can you elaborate as to why she shouldn't ask?
Assuming its because the request will go against the owners contract? If not, can you elaborate as to why she shouldn't ask?
In general cash reservations get upgraded before point guests.Point reservations get upgraded for operational reasons. I've read relatively few reports of complimentary upgrades for guests on point reservations.Does Pixie Dust only exist in Florida? We constantly see stories from WDW about people getting upgraded who booked on points.
Thanks for all the replies! I certainly don’t want to get anyone in trouble! I’m good with the studio—just thought since it might not be too crowded I would ask, since they have kitchens, too and dining is so limited! really I’m just happy to be going! And will not ask as I don’t want to break any rules. (P.s. first time we have ever used DVC points through a third party.)
Its really truly the biggest negative of renting through Davids. We wanted to change resorts from Riviera to CCV after COVID struck. If you rented from a member here a simple email or DM and they would most likely change it for you right away. We were even switching to lesser point room and were okay of the owners kept the leftover. But David's has a policy where they will not even email the owner to ask on your behalf. You are 100% locked into your choices. And we knew this so it was on us. We rented through Davids nearly a dozen times before we purchased for ourselves(and a few times after to add on).
We have studio right now 11/8-13.
just thought since it might not be too crowded I would ask