Some big things coming to Disney Springs

Rob562

Rob562

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peter11435 said:
It is true. I've stayed in every DVC resort myself in everything from studios to 2 bedroom villas and I am not a DVC member and have always paid cash.

There is a lot of hate for nearly everything on these boards..
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Technically you are renting DVC points at that resort that Disney still owns. As part of the timeshare contract, Disney must retain a certain percentage of overall points to allow for taking units out of service for repairs and renovations. If they have any leftover inventory, they must rent it out to recoup costs and keep all members' maintenance fees down.

-Rob
 
peter11435

peter11435

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Rob562 said:
Technically you are renting DVC points at that resort that Disney still owns. As part of the timeshare contract, Disney must retain a certain percentage of overall points to allow for taking units out of service for repairs and renovations. If they have any leftover inventory, they must rent it out to recoup costs and keep all members' maintenance fees down.

-Rob
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The backend technicalities are irrelevant to the point. As a guest, those rooms can be booked and paid for exactly the same as any other room. They are available to anyone DVC member or not. Not only because of the points retained by Disney but also due to the abundance of members who utilize their points outside of DVC resorts.
 
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stitch1donald2

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wdwmagic said:
There are couple of big projects likely on their way to Disney Springs, non- retail/dining.

I can't say anymore at this time, but we likely won't have to wait long for announcements.
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hi, just an idea to throw out there...with the popularity of more and more acts, like Celine and Elton John, deciding to "settle down" for a time and do shows in Vegas for the sake of their families or more stability, wouldn't Disney and central Florida seem like an obvious choice to do this next? Throw a dinner theater or two in the area, like Disney Springs, and I am sure they would be able to find enough performers willing to a stint there and it would definitely add more options for people who want a night not necessarily in the parks....would just need to somehow keep the prices reasonable...
 
Stitchon

Stitchon

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stitch1donald2 said:
hi, just an idea to throw out there...with the popularity of more and more acts, like Celine and Elton John, deciding to "settle down" for a time and do shows in Vegas for the sake of their families or more stability, wouldn't Disney and central Florida seem like an obvious choice to do this next? Throw a dinner theater or two in the area, like Disney Springs, and I am sure they would be able to find enough performers willing to a stint there and it would definitely add more options for people who want a night not necessarily in the parks....would just need to somehow keep the prices reasonable...
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I think the issue with that is the difference in clientele. With Vegas, it's very much a high roller playground and many tickets are given away to whales who are dropping big $$ at the casino. Those that aren't given away always sell, because the clientele is very willing to see shows and has money to burn.

At Walt Disney World, as much as everyone likes to pretend it's become the domain of the upper class, it's still very much a destination for middle class families who are looking for "Disney" experiences. After all, that's allegedly why the Disney Springs shops aren't meeting projections: guests don't visit WDW to shop, and if they want to shop they would rather go to the outlets or Millenia where they have a more compelling selection. Same would go for an experience like a Vegas-style residency performance. If people want to see a concert or something, they'll probably go to the Hard Rock or seek out venues in Orlando proper.

My $0.02.
 
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stitch1donald2

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Stitchon said:
I think the issue with that is the difference in clientele. With Vegas, it's very much a high roller playground and many tickets are given away to whales who are dropping big $$ at the casino. Those that aren't given away always sell, because the clientele is very willing to see shows and has money to burn.

At Walt Disney World, as much as everyone likes to pretend it's become the domain of the upper class, it's still very much a destination for middle class families who are looking for "Disney" experiences. After all, that's allegedly why the Disney Springs shops aren't meeting projections: guests don't visit WDW to shop, and if they want to shop they would rather go to the outlets or Millenia where they have a more compelling selection. Same would go for an experience like a Vegas-style residency performance. If people want to see a concert or something, they'll probably go to the Hard Rock or seek out venues in Orlando proper.

My $0.02.
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hi
I do agree about the difference in clientele. However, with it being a different market that is catering to people with normal budgets, not the elite that you see alot in Vegas, I think that something could still be done to keep in range with what is already being charged for something like Cirque(which isn't necessarily budget friendly either, but is still popular) or for even less $. For example, some of the acts on America's Got Talent that did not win I could easily see being popular in a Disney setting and would not demand the big ticket prices of those other "headliners". If the idea is to attract more people to DS and they are not going there to shop, with all the great restaurants they have now added the next logical step would be for more entertainment for after dinner, and not necessarily nightclubs. The movies are great and Splitsville is a nice addition for families as well as adults...just thinking of what else might be fun....and definitely budget friendly for those of us who are on one.
 
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toeknee

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I was in Vegas this month and as I walked the strip - I thought DS is trying to be like Vegas (less the casinos and homeless of course). The comparisons: high end dining, shopping, theming, free-simple distractions and entertainment. And while I didn't see any pre-teens or teens - I couldn't get over the number of strollers and younger school-aged kids.
 
TomHendricks

TomHendricks

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Many years ago I got a survey from Disney about putting a resort in Las Vegas. Questions were basically where would you like to see a Disney Resort in Las Vegas, ie On the Strip, Off the Strip, several miles away. They asked how far away from the Strip were we willing to stay.
 
HauntedMansionFLA

HauntedMansionFLA

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stitch1donald2 said:
hi
I do agree about the difference in clientele. However, with it being a different market that is catering to people with normal budgets, not the elite that you see alot in Vegas, I think that something could still be done to keep in range with what is already being charged for something like Cirque(which isn't necessarily budget friendly either, but is still popular) or for even less $. For example, some of the acts on America's Got Talent that did not win I could easily see being popular in a Disney setting and would not demand the big ticket prices of those other "headliners". If the idea is to attract more people to DS and they are not going there to shop, with all the great restaurants they have now added the next logical step would be for more entertainment for after dinner, and not necessarily nightclubs. The movies are great and Splitsville is a nice addition for families as well as adults...just thinking of what else might be fun....and definitely budget friendly for those of us who are on one.
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David Copperfield?????
 

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