News Round Up 2019

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scrappinginontario said:
You're quite right. Just a reminder though that people who are guests at Disney resorts may request free towels to use at the water parks.
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pooh'smate said:
When we were at the water parks in September they had free towels for everyone too.
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Right, good point - and didn't mean it like "free so you have one to use at the parks" - more "free souvenir"

But like pretty much any package at Disney it comes down to how you value the components/if you would get them anyway. If the package includes a bunch of stuff you don't really want/wouldn't get normally even if the math says it is a good value, it isn't necessarily a good value "to you"
 


ksromack said:
I never understood why the newer DVC resorts had higher maintenance fees than the older DVC resorts. I mean, how much maintenance can a new resort require compared to an old one? Am I looking at that wrong?
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I think it's the initial tax burden, as the taxes are estimated initially until it is finally assessed. Then it will correct.
 


ksromack said:
I never understood why the newer DVC resorts had higher maintenance fees than the older DVC resorts. I mean, how much maintenance can a new resort require compared to an old one? Am I looking at that wrong?
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There are many reasons for why. Some issues are the older DVCs got better tax breaks from the Tax Assessor which is less likely to happen today, the taxes are a conservative estimate until the construction is complete, Riviera doesn't have a cash resort to share costs with (it must burden the full costs and likely will need to have dedicated buses at most times as those staying deluxe won't like sharing with CBR). Though one of the likeliest reasons for it being higher than the others is the average hourly wage that Riviera will experience for 2019 is higher than the other 14 resorts experienced for 2019. This is simply because Riviera is projected to open on December 16, 2019 so they estimated the budget for those 15 days only, maybe they even used the 2020 budget for 2019 since it is only 15 days too. The average minimum hourly wage for the 14 resorts is $12.16 in 2019 and $13.25 for 2020. For Riviera it is $13 in 2019 and $13.25 in 2020. So that means Riviera in 2019 has about a 7% increase in the minimum hourly wage rate compared to the resorts. If they went with the 2020 budget being used for 15 days, which seems likely since its only 15 days, then it's 9% higher. For comparison the L14 saw about a 21.6% increase in the hourly minimum wage between 2018 and 2019 and will see about a 9% increase between 2019 and 2020. With this being the biggest driver for the due increases last year I suppose it is fair to estimate we see a little less than half of the increase that was seen for 2019 next year .

The reasons for the averages being different is that there are pay raises scheduled to occur in 2019. See this article for the pay increases and when scheduled: http://money.com/money/5378529/walt-disney-world-minimum-wage-contract/

My predictions are that Riviera stays roughly were it is now in 2020 dues and the other resorts see increases bringing many of them very close to $8 a point and a few crossing. DVC has enough tools to make the budget stay relatively stable for Riviera for the first year and is the right thing to do IMO since its only projected to be open 15 days this year, no reason to shock new owners with a higher amount 15 days later.
 
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Tigger's ally said:
I always tend to give things at least one try before ever saying never. While I liked Mizner's it was mainly for the band as the room, the bar and the atmosphere was always a little too stuffy for me. The room itself was actually elegant but very plain at the same time. IMO, it basically had zero theme.
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Ok but there has to be some middle ground somewhere
its just specifically BatB not making sense there not that there would be an IP theme, at least to me. I love a good themed bar and would want to visit one that was based on an IP especially at somewhere like the GF. However, BatB is a confusing choice for that location. Off the top of my head.... an alice in wonderland themed bar there would make at least a LITTLE sense aesthetically
 
MissGina5 said:
Ok but there has to be some middle ground somewhere
its just specifically BatB not making sense there not that there would be an IP theme, at least to me. I love a good themed bar and would want to visit one that was based on an IP especially at somewhere like the GF. However, BatB is a confusing choice for that location. Off the top of my head.... an alice in wonderland themed bar there would make at least a LITTLE sense aesthetically
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And after it is built,and I have visited, I might agree. I just don't cross it off my list because it might not fit even before it is done. For all we know it might be a wonderful place to unwind. The Adventurer's Club didn't exactly fit on an island surrounded by a moving dancefloor bar and a comedy club but once inside it was great.
 
NEWS

DVC Galactic Gathering at EPCOT on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...B5P4P1m54RHHbTPDI0EeGdwBtd8cfpJ4KsL_ne4FktPY4


Disney Vacation Club has just announced a special one-night-only event that will take place next month. Star Wars: Galactic Gathering is going to transform the World ShowPlace pavilion at Epcot into an exclusive Star Wars experience for Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

As part of this Membership Magic event, Disney Vacation Club Members and guests can take part in enjoying Star Wars-themed foods and beverages, meeting some of their favorite Star Wars characters, posing for photos with Star Wars set pieces and props, and more.

The menu for this event includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty beverages, and an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet featuring a salad cone station (with Endor Cous Cous), a small-bites station (featuring a Tatooine Cheeseburger Spring Roll), a bowl action station (with Alderaan Bean Wat with Basmati Scented Rice and Cilantro among the options) and a carving station. Sweet options will include selections such as a Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Darth Vader Cupcakes, and BB-8 Mousse Domes.

A live DJ will also be on-hand providing a “stellar soundtrack to transport you to your favorite planet.”

The cost per person is $225 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $210 for children (ages 3-9) including tax and gratuity, and separate theme park admission is required. Eligible DVC Members can book this experience for themselves plus as many as 5 guests per membership. Reservations can be made online or by calling DVC Member Services.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
NEWS

DVC Galactic Gathering at EPCOT on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...B5P4P1m54RHHbTPDI0EeGdwBtd8cfpJ4KsL_ne4FktPY4


Disney Vacation Club has just announced a special one-night-only event that will take place next month. Star Wars: Galactic Gathering is going to transform the World ShowPlace pavilion at Epcot into an exclusive Star Wars experience for Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

As part of this Membership Magic event, Disney Vacation Club Members and guests can take part in enjoying Star Wars-themed foods and beverages, meeting some of their favorite Star Wars characters, posing for photos with Star Wars set pieces and props, and more.

The menu for this event includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty beverages, and an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet featuring a salad cone station (with Endor Cous Cous), a small-bites station (featuring a Tatooine Cheeseburger Spring Roll), a bowl action station (with Alderaan Bean Wat with Basmati Scented Rice and Cilantro among the options) and a carving station. Sweet options will include selections such as a Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Darth Vader Cupcakes, and BB-8 Mousse Domes.

A live DJ will also be on-hand providing a “stellar soundtrack to transport you to your favorite planet.”

The cost per person is $225 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $210 for children (ages 3-9) including tax and gratuity, and separate theme park admission is required. Eligible DVC Members can book this experience for themselves plus as many as 5 guests per membership. Reservations can be made online or by calling DVC Member Services.
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https://www.disboards.com/threads/membership-magic-star-wars-galactic-gathering-seriously.3741030/
 
TheMaxRebo said:
NEWS

DVC Galactic Gathering at EPCOT on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...B5P4P1m54RHHbTPDI0EeGdwBtd8cfpJ4KsL_ne4FktPY4


Disney Vacation Club has just announced a special one-night-only event that will take place next month. Star Wars: Galactic Gathering is going to transform the World ShowPlace pavilion at Epcot into an exclusive Star Wars experience for Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests on Wednesday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

As part of this Membership Magic event, Disney Vacation Club Members and guests can take part in enjoying Star Wars-themed foods and beverages, meeting some of their favorite Star Wars characters, posing for photos with Star Wars set pieces and props, and more.

The menu for this event includes hors d’oeuvres, specialty beverages, and an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet featuring a salad cone station (with Endor Cous Cous), a small-bites station (featuring a Tatooine Cheeseburger Spring Roll), a bowl action station (with Alderaan Bean Wat with Basmati Scented Rice and Cilantro among the options) and a carving station. Sweet options will include selections such as a Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Darth Vader Cupcakes, and BB-8 Mousse Domes.

A live DJ will also be on-hand providing a “stellar soundtrack to transport you to your favorite planet.”

The cost per person is $225 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $210 for children (ages 3-9) including tax and gratuity, and separate theme park admission is required. Eligible DVC Members can book this experience for themselves plus as many as 5 guests per membership. Reservations can be made online or by calling DVC Member Services.
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Weird holding this is in Epcot.
 
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