Not really wanting to add to the current unhappiness/paranoia, but...
The updated point charts on now up on the DVC Member web site, for 2010 ABD. For my preferred trip England & France, the points are actually lower next year (e.g. 566 vs. 571 for adults), ignoring the lack of EBD. That's the good news.
What's interesting is that the new point charts list only a small subset of the total available dates. For example, for the England/France trip only these dates are listed: "4/2, 5/14(A), 5/28, 6/28, 7/2, 7/23, 8/6, 9/10, 10/8". I notice that most but not all of these dates coincide with the slightly cheaper rate.
So the question is, are these the only dates available for which DVC Members can use their points? Or perhaps the other dates are available, but at a higher rate. I admit I haven't called member services yet (too late tonight) but I'm curious. This could potentially make for many unhappy DVC Members if they are restricted to only a handful of potential travel dates, especially with the cutbacks already noted.
BTW although this is my first post here, I have been lurking for many years and have really appreciated all the great knowledge and advice provided by this board. It is truly an invaluable resource for Disney fans.
John
3/80 Contemporary Resort
2/91 Polynesian Resort
11/99 Old Key West
5/02 Wilderness Villas
6/03 Hilton Head Resort
8/03 Beach Club Villas
4/04 Vero Beach, Disney Wonder
4/05 Wilderness Villas
10/06 Hilton Head Resort
1/07 Disney Magic
6/07 ABD Path to Pura Vida
6/09 Beach Club Villas
The updated point charts on now up on the DVC Member web site, for 2010 ABD. For my preferred trip England & France, the points are actually lower next year (e.g. 566 vs. 571 for adults), ignoring the lack of EBD. That's the good news.
What's interesting is that the new point charts list only a small subset of the total available dates. For example, for the England/France trip only these dates are listed: "4/2, 5/14(A), 5/28, 6/28, 7/2, 7/23, 8/6, 9/10, 10/8". I notice that most but not all of these dates coincide with the slightly cheaper rate.
So the question is, are these the only dates available for which DVC Members can use their points? Or perhaps the other dates are available, but at a higher rate. I admit I haven't called member services yet (too late tonight) but I'm curious. This could potentially make for many unhappy DVC Members if they are restricted to only a handful of potential travel dates, especially with the cutbacks already noted.
BTW although this is my first post here, I have been lurking for many years and have really appreciated all the great knowledge and advice provided by this board. It is truly an invaluable resource for Disney fans.
John
3/80 Contemporary Resort
2/91 Polynesian Resort
11/99 Old Key West
5/02 Wilderness Villas
6/03 Hilton Head Resort
8/03 Beach Club Villas
4/04 Vero Beach, Disney Wonder
4/05 Wilderness Villas
10/06 Hilton Head Resort
1/07 Disney Magic
6/07 ABD Path to Pura Vida
6/09 Beach Club Villas