DVC Booths..Why So Many?

[donsullivan]

This makes me furiously mad! That could have been a really cool themed store...

Wait, so now we're complaining because an attraction does not empty out into a store?

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Wait, so now we're complaining because an attraction does not empty out into a store?

It's on the backside; 7DMT doesn't "empty out" into either...

 

[donsullivan]

It's on the backside; 7DMT doesn't "empty out" into either...

In this context I was referring to Mermaid emptying out across from that location. I understand 7DMT loads and unloads on the other side of the mountain relative to this.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I guess it's just the general lack of interest in another DVC location... Which really only appeals to a small number of people. A gift store can appeal to many. Just an opportunity "wasted." Especially in light of this new, highly-themed area. We all know the deal with gift shops though, especially those at ride exits... *shrug*

 

[minniemickeyfan]

Only thing I've found them good for is for the kids to go up to the Cast Members there and ask to look at their pins

 

[copcarguyp71]

Only thing I've found them good for is for the kids to go up to the Cast Members there and ask to look at their pins

..or a shady spot. They are nowhere near as busy as they were five to seven years ago but yet they still keep building the resorts

 

[harryk]

If they did not attract interest into the DVC concept - they would not have them throughout WDW.
What with VGF just opening and VP now under construction - they obviously have a market. Nothing says that you have to give them your name, phone number or address to get information within the parks.
This form of marketing obviously works for them.

 

[wogwog]

The folks at Disney DVC do know how to hound people! We've never gone near a booth, but one time a couple of years ago I called DVC (not because we had any interest in joining, but I was looking for some general information on the villas themselves as we were considering renting points or booking one directly). I've been inundated ever since with promotional materials and phone calls, attempting to get us to buy in. We've done the math, and it's been a big "no, thank you" every time, but they don't quit!

Now I'm just praying they don't put this information on our MagicBands -- can you imagine getting pounced on every time you walk by a DVC kiosk because the CM gets an "alarm" that a potentially-DVC-interested guest is walking by?

That feature of MM minus will debut in May. (sarc) I hope.

 

[awilliams4]

When I first saw the DVC Kiosk, I thought it looked pretty cool.

Just me but when I hear of a new DVC Resort announced, to me that is better than one new attraction because I get to try out a whole new place that has far more stuff to see/enjoy/do then you traditional attraction.

I am all for adding some new rides though.

Maybe Disney (really DVD) has been changing their demographic focus from your once to three times in a lifetime customer or your local Florida AP holder to DVC members. If that is the case, maybe Disney isn't really catering as much to those that are not nor have plans to become a DVC member. If that happens to be the case, I don't necessarily blame them. Apples to apples, DVC Members will give far more to the mouse over the life of their contract than many of your traditional guests.

 

[DManRightHere]

Really because I see people mention all the time that disney loves to put stores at the end of rides for various reasons. (on this forum, someone had mentioned that they felt Disney does that to force you into stores with your children so that kids will see things they like and beg their parents for them.)
Don't shoot the messenger but I do hear people complain about that all the time.

Of course they do. Disney is not the only one. They should have an easy exit though. The Harry potter ride at universal is a nightmare when exiting to the store.

 

[PrincessNelly_NJ]

Of course they do. Disney is not the only one. They should have an easy exit though. The Harry potter ride at universal is a nightmare when exiting to the store.

YUP! Between the locker madness and the store, pure craziness....

 

[xdan0920]

If they did not attract interest into the DVC concept - they would not have them throughout WDW.
What with VGF just opening and VP now under construction - they obviously have a market. Nothing says that you have to give them your name, phone number or address to get information within the parks.
This form of marketing obviously works for them.

Doesn't mean we have to like it.

 

[lazyboy97o]

If they did not attract interest into the DVC concept - they would not have them throughout WDW.
What with VGF just opening and VP now under construction - they obviously have a market. Nothing says that you have to give them your name, phone number or address to get information within the parks.
This form of marketing obviously works for them.

How would you react if, right in the middle of a Disney film, a commercial for another Disney product cut in?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

How would you react if, right in the middle of a Disney film, a commercial for another Disney product cut in?

Snow White will retrun after these messages!

 

[StarWarsGirl]

How would you react if, right in the middle of a Disney film, a commercial for another Disney product cut in?

It did happen.

While I was watching WALL-E on Disney XD. And when I used to watch movies on Disney Channel

 

[mrerk]

Only thing I've found them good for is for the kids to go up to the Cast Members there and ask to look at their pins

and the free stickers

 

[Tiggerish]

Oh, I agree, and I have DVC...there are just too many sales locations in the parks.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Why do they do it, you ask? Because the DVC division brings in considerable profits for the company and they want to promote it as heavily as they can. Think about it: we are all Disney fanatics here and are well-aware of DVC. But someone visiting for the first or second time may not be aware and may look into it because of one of the park booths. That means considerable profits for Disney. Also, current DVC members, like my family, may stop and see about different places to stay. I see a lot of current DVC members stop to look at Aulani pictures. This means they may buy more points: profits for the company.

I stop and talk to the DVC CMs a lot, look at the pictures on Aulani and Disneyland (reminiscing...sigh). Last time I talked to a particularly honest CM who said that some of the booths are poorly placed and that the one she works at barely gets any traffic. Fewer booths more strategically placed would be beneficial to the company. If they are going to put in others that are better placed, then getting rid of the poorly placed booths would be better and actually cut costs.

Also, if they are going to put in another gift shop that sells the EXACT SAME STUFF, what's the point? Besides, putting in too many gift shops can be costly, especially if you put them in a single area. I know Disney has a lot of gift shops, but if you've got a gift shop 20 yards away selling the exact same stuff, it actually creates competition within the company and does not promote harmony within the company. Weird, I know, but true. The way to put in another gift shop would be to sell different items, which they either won't or can't do. Or they may have decided that the potential profit from a DVC booth outweighs any potential profits from a gift shop

 

[donaldtoo]

It's because of all the babies...
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/why-so-many-babies-at-wdw-and-why-not-stop-at-2.877143/unread

 

[FettFan]

Interestingly, that isn't true. The majority of complaints have more to do with the fact that EVERY store sells the same generic crap.

Tell me about it. You can find Haunted Mansion pins being sold outside Pirates of the Caribbean.

And Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise being sold in Epcot.