Housekeeping for DVC members - Disney World

BigThunder · #1 July 20th, 2003, 15:38

I just filled out an online survey for Vero Beach. In it I used the opportunity to gripe about DVC members not getting housekeeping/mousekeeping every night. Am I wrong in feeling slighted over this? Does anyone agree with me that we should get it? Do you think it will ever change?

OKWTink · July 21st, 2003, 13:58

Hot topic to be sure! I don't want daily housekeeping if it means higher dues, and it will. The thoughts behind the charging extra for housekeeping is for those who want the service to pay for it, instead of having everyone pay when many don't want it on a daily basis.

I don't mind the four and eight day visits. Also, I like not having strangers in my villa on a daily basis.

I know that some folks really miss it though.

Slowhand · July 21st, 2003, 14:21

I`m with Tink on this one. Anything to minimise the cost of the annual dues is fine by me.
On the other hand, it`s only fair that anyone can get a daily service if they decide to pay for it.

BigThunder · July 21st, 2003, 21:34

Yes, I suppose that would be the thing they would do is raise the dues. Don't need that to go any higher. I just think it should be part of it. Not even a perk. I just think it should be a standard service as when you pay for a hotel room by the night. But, I've never rented a "condo" at the beach or anything so I don't know how it works. Is it standard to not get housekeeping when renting a condo?

ebud32 · July 21st, 2003, 22:00

I agree with Tink. if you want it pay for it. The dues are already high. I would like to see more discounts on food and shopping and the park passes.

BigThunder · July 22nd, 2003, 03:29

I want it, I don't want to pay the ridiculous amount they ask for it.

czarina · July 22nd, 2003, 19:23

At a regular time share, the unit is clean when you get there. period.

My parents own a time share--I know it's not the same as DVC, but there are easily accessible trash cans so you can empty your wastebaskets from the room, and usually a vacuum and basic cleaning supplies (glass cleaner, paper towels, etc.)

Short answer is: I think that it is standard operating procedure for time share properties not to have maid service at all.

July 22nd, 2003, 19:31

I am not sure with all the extra things you pay for on your vacation, that many people would pay extra for housekeeping everyday even if it was offered.
I must agree with Tink that I kinda like not having people in my room everyday. But being a messy person - my unit looks like a tornado hit it by the time we leave!!

July 21st, 2003, 21:34	#4
BigThunder Super Cast Member Last Online: October 23rd, 2008 02:58 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WV Posts: 1,144	Yes, I suppose that would be the thing they would do is raise the dues. Don't need that to go any higher. I just think it should be part of it. Not even a perk. I just think it should be a standard service as when you pay for a hotel room by the night. But, I've never rented a "condo" at the beach or anything so I don't know how it works. Is it standard to not get housekeeping when renting a condo? __________________ 11-97 Dixie Landings 11-98 Wilderness Lodge 11-99 The Contemporary 11-00 Dixie Landings 11-01 The Beach Club 06-02 Wilderness Lodge 11-02 Old Key West 06-03 Coronado Springs & Vero Beach 11-03 Beach Club Villas 06-04 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Vero Beach 10-04 Old Key West 06-05 Disneyland Hotel 12-05 Beach Club Villas 06-06 Vero Beach 11-06 Saratoga Springs Resort 01-08 Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas 07-08 The Polynesian 01-09 Saratoga Springs

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ebud32 Bud Last Online: March 1st, 2008 00:44 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: latham , ny Posts: 65	I agree with Tink. if you want it pay for it. The dues are already high. I would like to see more discounts on food and shopping and the park passes. __________________ MARCH 2000 CARIBBEAN BEACH MARCH 2002 ALL STAR MOVIES MAY 2002 COURTYARD Downtown disney MAY 2002 BECAME DVC MEMBER MARCH 2003 Beach club Villas Aug 2004 Old Key West April 2005 Beach Club Villas Oct.2005 Old Key West Oct.2006 Saratoga Springs Dec 2006 Beach club Villas

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July 21st, 2003, 13:58	#2
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	Hot topic to be sure! I don't want daily housekeeping if it means higher dues, and it will. The thoughts behind the charging extra for housekeeping is for those who want the service to pay for it, instead of having everyone pay when many don't want it on a daily basis. I don't mind the four and eight day visits. Also, I like not having strangers in my villa on a daily basis. I know that some folks really miss it though.

July 21st, 2003, 14:21	#3
Slowhand Super Cast Member Last Online: July 29th, 2008 17:50 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Staffordshire UK Posts: 4,474	I`m with Tink on this one. Anything to minimise the cost of the annual dues is fine by me. On the other hand, it`s only fair that anyone can get a daily service if they decide to pay for it.

July 22nd, 2003, 19:23	#7
czarina Cast Member Last Online: August 4th, 2003 15:58 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas USA Posts: 4	At a regular time share, the unit is clean when you get there. period. My parents own a time share--I know it's not the same as DVC, but there are easily accessible trash cans so you can empty your wastebaskets from the room, and usually a vacuum and basic cleaning supplies (glass cleaner, paper towels, etc.) Short answer is: I think that it is standard operating procedure for time share properties not to have maid service at all.

July 22nd, 2003, 19:31	#8
disneydoll Guest Posts: n/a	I am not sure with all the extra things you pay for on your vacation, that many people would pay extra for housekeeping everyday even if it was offered. I must agree with Tink that I kinda like not having people in my room everyday. But being a messy person - my unit looks like a tornado hit it by the time we leave!!

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