Which sounds like a cool concept but of course most guests will not be able to experience it.The lounge pics on the website don't look "villainous" to me. Reading between the lines this sounds like "Character Drinking" as opposed to 'Character Dining'
^^^this. I'm not a member, but I've been there before for a special event years ago and was underwhelmed. The potential for the place though, if given special attention and maybe a touch of Imagineering, is huge. It could become a major selling point for membership.
I suspect they're testing the concept out and if it's successful you'll see them try it in other resorts (that would require paying just to get in).
I would consider a cover fee for trader sam's if it were like the one in Disneyland. A very highly themed over the top bar sounds great. Ogas is really cool on paper but the fact that they pour pre mixed drinks is just a big let down.
Also I have bever had a seat in Ogas where I can see the DJ
I'm guessing from DVC members' annual dues, maybe?
Then it would have to allow all members. So must be somewhere else?I'm guessing from DVC members' annual dues, maybe?
I'm guessing from DVC members' annual dues, maybe?
I think that was a part of it.
The thing to remember is that when it first opened, it was restricted to only those staying in BLT on points. Since that didn't get the traffic they wanted, they opened it up to anyone staying on points anywhere on property. Now they are saying any eligible DVC member staying on property, regardless of points or cash can go there. So they are opening it a bit for some people, but then restricting it from others. They would really have to push it to make it a worthwhile experience as a member extra to entice people to buy in direct from Disney. I agree that I just don't see that as a big enough incentive to make a difference, but I could be wrong. I'm still waiting for the cover charge to be added to everyone, but I think that would definitely backfire, as most would not be willing to pay it. I'm also thinking a minimum drink buy to sit in the lounge and see the fireworks may be coming as well.
The only change is now you must be eligible for "Membership Extras" to access it. Prior to the COVID shutdown, you could be staying at any Disney owned & operated resort at WDW or VB on either points or cash and have access to the TOTWL.
I had thought it was only points prior to COVID, and not cash, but I most certainly could be wrong.
Pre-Covid though it was any member staying on property. The only restrictions to “staying on points or on a DVC cash reservation” were on the 4 special dates.
Ok, I was wrong. I found an old statement that does have anyone staying on cash is good as well.
There can't be too many DVC members staying on cash anyway. Now what would be nice is of they at least let people staying at BLT, be they members or not have access to it
It's surprising to me how many white card holders on a facebook group as upset by this. I'll be interested to watch what happens though. I am not a fan of current fireworks (wasn't really HEA either though) and decided I prefer watching from well outside the park so if they do change and charge for use, I won't care much. Others seem extremely upset.
Probably more than you think. Those who want another trip but out of points. I know many who book with AP or DVC discounts. I personally don't see the point in opening to all BLT visitors who aren't entitled to extras. I think that would cause even more people to be upset.
Just curious, but are they also upset about being locked out of the Moonlight Magic events?
Well, better than it being closed. I don't know, do people really go that often that they use all their points then pay cash to go again? We don't t plan on going again for another 2 years, but I know some folks who go twice a year, sometimes twice a month!