Discounts for DVC Members? - Disney World

Alexander · #1 February 2nd, 2003, 21:27

What kind of discounts or "perks" do DVC members receive?
Resort? Dining? Shopping?

OKWTink · February 3rd, 2003, 13:19

They vary Alexander. It's a bit like the AP, perks are announced rather randomly and it is your responsibility to learn them! I usually check at my home resort to see what offers are currently in effect. Usually, it's just a percentage off some meals in some restaurants, and a percentage off some tours and admissions to water parks and DQ (range from 10-20%). Once in awhile there will be a free dessert with dinner, that type of thing.

disney_barbie · March 13th, 2003, 10:11

You get a 10% discount off in all Disney Stores, we can use our DVC membership card in the UK too

jersey girl · March 23rd, 2003, 01:24

Anyone know why we can't get better perks for DVC members? anyone on or know anyone on the board?

andrea9873 · March 24th, 2003, 14:10

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You get a 10% discount off in all Disney Stores

Hello,
Is this only for Disney Stores away from the WDW resorts, parks and Downtown Disney? I tried to get a discount at the World of Disney Shop in Downtown Disney and they told me that DVC members weren't eligible for a discount there.

OKWTink · March 24th, 2003, 14:29

I'm not aware of a blanket 10% discount in all WDW shops for DVC members.

BigThunder · March 24th, 2003, 18:18

We are newer DVC members & during last trip in November I was told no discount on merchandise anywhere at WDW for DVC members. Even World of Disney. I think that's wrong. Now that the Disney Club card is going bye-bye I guess there is no discount available at WoD? Anyone know? And, yes, I do think DVC members should get more perks. I really thought there would be when we joined & was surprised to find out how little there are.

OKWTink · March 24th, 2003, 18:22

There is a discount on merchandise purchased a some DTD stores when you have an AP and have purchased over a certain amount (I think $25). That is the only discount on merchandise that I know of. I never had the DC card, so don't know about that.

jersey girl · March 24th, 2003, 18:55

ok! But don't you think as property owners! we should get a decent discount on passes, stores and resturants!

Lets face it ---many of us are their best customers! "Been there" many times and plan to return! even more now that we own DVC.

At DTD -you can get the 10% from Disney Club or AP
so- what about us!
and at the resorts .... only a few resturants acknowledge us-- so we do go the the Swan and Dolphin alot! And the parks? nothing!

But why not a better package for the 100,000 members of dvc

i feel like i'm campaigning! or at least unionizing!

OKWTink · March 24th, 2003, 20:08

LOL! Yes, you do wax passionate on the subject.

DVC did offer other types of perks in the early days, as incentives to purchase. There were the APs that lasted for years! Now they are not quite so generous.

Keep in mind that DVC's perspective is that they have you now. You've just spent a packet of money on joining and you are certainly going to use your DVC. They don't need to intice you to come.

Also, they can't seem to keep inventory, so that means that folks are just buying into the DVC as fast as DVC can clear the properties for sale.

What they may be overlooking is that people can spend their dollars elsewhere while staying at a DVC resort! I don't need to dine on WDW property while staying at my home resort (or any DVC). I can easily go to an off site restaurant, or dine in my home. Not a problem! Other DVC members have learned to venture off the property more, now that the "golden handcuffs" are gone (the free park tickets). So, only time will tell...

March 23rd, 2003, 01:24	#4
jersey girl Senior Cast Member Last Online: June 5th, 2004 01:37 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: jersey girl-usa Posts: 20	Anyone know why we can't get better perks for DVC members? anyone on or know anyone on the board? __________________ Swan 5/28-5/31/2004 Vero Beach 5/22-5/28/2004 Boardwalk 3/10/2004 -3/22/2004 Swan: 12/27/2003-1/6/2004 Swan 10/21-10/27/03 Dolphin 8/28-9/3/2003 Swan 5-2003---->6/3/2003 Boardwalk-3-2003 Swan 12/28/02-1/5/2003 Dolphin 12/26-27-2002 Swan 11/2002 Poly 10/2002 Swan - 5/2002 Swan 2/2002 Riverside 8-2001 riverside 12/2001-1/2/2002 Dixie Landings:2/2001 ?????: 1979 c-minnie-monks

March 24th, 2003, 18:18	#7
BigThunder Super Cast Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:22 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WV Posts: 1,421	We are newer DVC members & during last trip in November I was told no discount on merchandise anywhere at WDW for DVC members. Even World of Disney. I think that's wrong. Now that the Disney Club card is going bye-bye I guess there is no discount available at WoD? Anyone know? And, yes, I do think DVC members should get more perks. I really thought there would be when we joined & was surprised to find out how little there are. __________________ 18 vacations to the World & counting!!

March 24th, 2003, 18:55	#9
jersey girl Senior Cast Member Last Online: June 5th, 2004 01:37 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: jersey girl-usa Posts: 20	ok! But don't you think as property owners! we should get a decent discount on passes, stores and resturants! Lets face it ---many of us are their best customers! "Been there" many times and plan to return! even more now that we own DVC. At DTD -you can get the 10% from Disney Club or AP so- what about us! and at the resorts .... only a few resturants acknowledge us-- so we do go the the Swan and Dolphin alot! And the parks? nothing! But why not a better package for the 100,000 members of dvc i feel like i'm campaigning! or at least unionizing! __________________ Swan 5/28-5/31/2004 Vero Beach 5/22-5/28/2004 Boardwalk 3/10/2004 -3/22/2004 Swan: 12/27/2003-1/6/2004 Swan 10/21-10/27/03 Dolphin 8/28-9/3/2003 Swan 5-2003---->6/3/2003 Boardwalk-3-2003 Swan 12/28/02-1/5/2003 Dolphin 12/26-27-2002 Swan 11/2002 Poly 10/2002 Swan - 5/2002 Swan 2/2002 Riverside 8-2001 riverside 12/2001-1/2/2002 Dixie Landings:2/2001 ?????: 1979 c-minnie-monks

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February 3rd, 2003, 13:19	#2
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	They vary Alexander. It's a bit like the AP, perks are announced rather randomly and it is your responsibility to learn them! I usually check at my home resort to see what offers are currently in effect. Usually, it's just a percentage off some meals in some restaurants, and a percentage off some tours and admissions to water parks and DQ (range from 10-20%). Once in awhile there will be a free dessert with dinner, that type of thing.

March 13th, 2003, 10:11	#3
disney_barbie tour-guide barbie Last Online: April 25th, 2008 15:57 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 25	You get a 10% discount off in all Disney Stores, we can use our DVC membership card in the UK too

March 24th, 2003, 14:29	#6
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	I'm not aware of a blanket 10% discount in all WDW shops for DVC members.

March 24th, 2003, 18:22	#8
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	There is a discount on merchandise purchased a some DTD stores when you have an AP and have purchased over a certain amount (I think $25). That is the only discount on merchandise that I know of. I never had the DC card, so don't know about that.

March 24th, 2003, 20:08	#10
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	LOL! Yes, you do wax passionate on the subject. DVC did offer other types of perks in the early days, as incentives to purchase. There were the APs that lasted for years! Now they are not quite so generous. Keep in mind that DVC's perspective is that they have you now. You've just spent a packet of money on joining and you are certainly going to use your DVC. They don't need to intice you to come. Also, they can't seem to keep inventory, so that means that folks are just buying into the DVC as fast as DVC can clear the properties for sale. What they may be overlooking is that people can spend their dollars elsewhere while staying at a DVC resort! I don't need to dine on WDW property while staying at my home resort (or any DVC). I can easily go to an off site restaurant, or dine in my home. Not a problem! Other DVC members have learned to venture off the property more, now that the "golden handcuffs" are gone (the free park tickets). So, only time will tell...

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