In this episode, Paul and Amy discuss a recent experience they had attending the reopening preview for Top of the World Lounge â Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower at Disneyâs Contemporary Resort.
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Pete I need you to make more content. That is all thank you!
My first contract was already in my hands when the DVC show started. I will say, I will credit this show for my Aulani addonits.
Sad that Top of the World is now direct only but I get it.
Pete..the shirtâŚfire
I never was able to get a drink or food while I was there. A cart outside with food and drink would do well .I donât have an issue with spending money at Disney . I have an issue when I have to jump through hoops to spend it . That includes making reservations 180 and now 60 days before my trip.I hate feeling boxed in by reservations .I havenât made a reservation at Disney except same day in years.
When I bought and I said that I wanted to think about, he said that is fine because the product will sell it self. He was managing the his customers.
We bought our first contract in 2005 and there was zero pressure. I'm glad to hear that is still the case because I always tell that to everyone. Thanks Amy & Paul for sharing your experience at Top of The World Lounge. We have never been and now we probably won't ever go!
If it is a sales-owned space they should open it to direct, resale, and non-owners and staff it with DVC guides.
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Access to the top of the world lounge is restricted to DVC memberships eligible for Membership Extras.
This is not âdirect membersâ as stated in the show. Resale contracts purchased prior to April 4, 2016 qualify for Membership Extras as well.
Not all contracts purchased directly from Disney qualify as a minimum qualifying purchase is required.
Bachagaloof was funny but I don't think you can say that anymore. đ¤ˇââď¸
The lounge renovation seems very superficial.
I wold like to talk to Monera about Adding
Agree – Paul and Amy do an excellent job. Happy to have this content as we are going in August with a planned stop there.
Iâve never thought of it but does monera finance everyone because they get ownership of the contract if someone defaults?
While I understand why there is an up charge for a guaranteed seat, there shouldnât be one. With what my family and I have already (and continue) to spend on Disney, we should have a pavilion at Epcot named after us. We have an original purchase DVC membership for Disneyâs Beach Club Villas which is long since paid in full, but continue to spend thousands each year in dues. I equate this to concierge level at the other resorts, so are they now charging for the three times a day refreshments in concierge? It seems to me that rather than have repeat customers they would rather just get what they can now and thatâs a horrible business model. The reason why, in the past, so many people went to Disney multiple times in a year was because it was totally worth it. Donât get me wrong, I havenât dipped out in Disney. It is still one of my favorite places to vacation. I cannot justify a lot of it right now and until I can, most of it will not be done (park passes, special events, etc.). I would hope that someone in the company has some forward thinking going on, because if you make this destination âexclusiveâ it will not be good for the bottom line. We have been visiting this magical place since 1975, so I know what to expect from Disney. Right now, the company that bears his name does not know how to satisfy their core customers and it will start to hurt the bottom line if it continues. Because of a lack of foresight (probably due to outsourcing or releasing a large contingent of dedicated employees), this company is bordering on self destruction. So many things are being done to please the least amount of people and then you wonder why things are the way that they are. Universal will eclipse Disney in 2023 if management is not careful. The perks that came along with a Disney vacation are whatâs missing. You donât need to always add new attractions, sometimes refurbishing (the Walt Disney way) is all that is needed. Keeping the parks well maintained is a must and cannot be evident to the guests or detract from the experience (the man said it himself). While I understand that this is a corporation, if you steer to far from your founding principlesâŚpeople will notice. If you want to be the shining star of entertainment, accommodations, and diningâŚyouâd better shine and right now, just down the road from Disney is looking very bright. If the management at Disney keeps on looking at the parks as something âexclusiveâ but not really providing something that no other attraction has, they will not be happy. Kind of like this devoted fan right now. Itâs not too late for Disney to turn things around though, kind of like they say in race car driving, âsometimes slower is fasterâ. Well, sometimes charging less makes you more money. Look at the history of this place and tell me Iâm wrong. Any time they lower prices or keep them in check, people go there and spend like thereâs no tomorrow. Adding new attractions can help the bottom line, but if the rest of the place is neglected to get that project doneâŚit doesnât always work.
Theyâd maximize profits if they allow both card holders to get in. This nit picking screams pettiness & is a huge turn off.
Wow.. this sounds like a real shitshow now
Just joined the Facebook group because Iâm looking at buying into DVC! And can I just say how kind people are in that group! I love it!
It was supposed to be a pool where the lounge is located. That was in the on site preview when we bought BLT
Of course you got an invite. For all the complaining you do, you continue to buy into it. So they know they have won because they known its all hot air. The invites will continue. Do enjoy your show though.
Naturally the sales are going down the toilet. Have you seen the economy lately? Recession inbound. Time for DVC and the rest of the company for a reality check.
Totally agree with Steven Phillips below.
Kids and wife donât drink, we donât eat desserts for health reasons, way too much obesity around, so will I have to pay $220 plus tax and tip to experience something that was previously included?
And yet, the apologists just lap it up.
Now, if they want a minimum spend of say, $25 that would be far more reasonable.
The âthemingâ is an embarrassment on this.
Buying resale saved me $20,000. You can keep your lounge.
I just wish they would not do the prefix meals with alcohol. Our family of four can not drink and I wish I had a choice to not pay for alcohol.
Some folks just want to experience the space.. Access to The lounge was I perk to the BLT original owners.
Would you be willing to pay 10 dollars more per visit so cast members could make a living wage? What if you knew the money went directly into the pay of the hourly workers only?
This is what I think stinks. When I first bought into Bay Lake Towers when it went on sale in 2008 I believe. One of the selling points were you can only get into the Top of the World Lounge if you stayed in Bay Lake Towers. That was great. Always getting a spot at the bar or a table, fireworks were great with room to spare. The change to let everyone in stunk. Now they changed it again and now making more money with changes. I hope my dues reflect the extra money Disney is making.
As an adult I can see the table reservation as worth it. I do believe they should ban outside food and drink. Maybe a $10 cover charge and 2 drink minimum, be it alcohol or specialty drink. That way it is more accessible to families and non drinkers. I know I would pay that for Fireworks access and Iâm so sick of Disney nickel and diming everything.
Complete bullshit that Disney took this perk away. We bought resale and saved 15k, but were treated like second class citizens for doing so. The person we bought it from paid full price so the perks should transfer. We bought right before covid so never got to see Top Of The World and now Disney is starting a class war and taking benefits like this away. We're going in September and now plan on buying our own food outside the park snd spending as little possible once inside. So completely frustrated with this and thinking of selling.
And another one falls for Riviera! đ
I bought 190 points I really couldnât afford because of this show! đ now I want more and havenât even used my first contract yet!
I watch these videos and I do not own DVC. My nephew and his wife do own and I have addonitis for them! We take trips together every year, so them adding on benefits me haha