Pretty obvious that this is the current managements marketing strategy. As long as this continues to generate sales the programs will continue. Some less impressive elements may disappear, it's all about what looks great to prospective buyers, not what owners enjoy.
Bill
I think the ticket deals and the private after hours events are pretty compelling.
What would you like to see offered? I haven't liked several of the changes DVC has done, the latest being all the design downgrades to older properties. I am just wondering how much DVC will offer us all to keep those direct points seem desirable over resales.
Again the offerings are to excite new DVC buyer who don't know about the MS, booking, room issues. Things that don't benefit sales or make Disney money falls through the cracks. Design upgrades doesn't make Disney money, and downgrades keeps the dues lower which makes buying DVC more attractive. They make a huge amount of money off of the AP's getting you to vacation twice per year to spend more money or you buy an AP and only use it for a few days.
Bill
At some points, once 'nearly everyone' owns at least 25-points direct ... they will likely start moving the target by adding tiers. So, sure, a 25-point direct owner gets access to the Lounge in Epcot but look for a new 50-point minimum to qualify for AP discount. {{ wink }}I think the ticket deals and the private after hours events are pretty compelling.
What would you like to see offered? I haven't liked several of the changes DVC has done, the latest being all the design downgrades to older properties. I am just wondering how much DVC will offer us all to keep those direct points seem desirable over resales.
Yes, I bet we will see the minimum points for benefits rise to 50 or even 100 after all the Star Wars attractions open.At some points, once 'nearly everyone' owns at least 25-points direct ... they will likely start moving the target by adding tiers. So, sure, a 25-point direct owner gets access to the Lounge in Epcot but look for a new 50-point minimum to qualify for AP discount. {{ wink }}
Perhaps they'll raise the bar slowly ... one itty bitty step after another as the current step reaches saturation?
DVC is not concerned with keeping current members as they have us hooked on staying at DVC resorts.
Yes, I bet we will see the minimum points for benefits rise to 50 or even 100 after all the Star Wars attractions open.
I am enjoying the ride! I have attended some of the Moonlight events and Epcot Lounge. I also thoroughly enjoy the Member Cruises. We are retired, travel other places besides Disney, other lines than DCL, but Disney gets a huge chunk of our discretionary income. We have asked DVC if we gift our points to younger family members if they would retain their status, and were told yes. I hope that’s true. We do not expect to need to sell the points.
We have asked DVC if we gift our points to younger family members if they would retain their status, and were told yes. I hope that’s true. We do not expect to need to sell the points.