Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I talked with someone in guest relations again and told them we really didn't want to accept their offer to stay at Saratoga Springs. After a while she came up with a room at the Boardwalk--and I had to give them an answer right away or I'd loose that option. I was planning to stick to staying at the AK after reading these boards but she kept telling me that it would be noted that I refused their offer and we could very likely arrive and not have a room and than have to worry about where to go--our only option then would be Saratoga Springs. So I took the room at the Boardwalk to avoid further aggravation.>> Yeah, nothing like the high pressure 'we only have one room and if you don't grab it someone else will' tactic. I, personally, prefer DAK Lodge to the Boardwalk, although they are both very nice. I just had a very nice stay the BW Villas a few weeks ago. I am curious about two things (and you don't have to answer if you don't feel comfortable): 1.) are you getting an Inn room or a Villa at the BW? (FWIW, Inn rooms are next up for rehab after Grand Flo is done, so they could be a little rough around the edges, although I don't know this so don't freak.) and 2.) are they honoring your original price or giving you a discount for your inconvenience?
Originally Posted By kennect Spirit, You make some very good points in your post...What I was wondering about were the smaller suites and what they would do with them... Now the two biggies, hopefully they will find a way to leave them alone...They are beautiful and shouldn't be touched, as if that meant anything...The hotel shouldn't have been touched to begin with....
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Spirit, I was interested that your deluxe room was on the 3rd floor. When we booked ours last year, we were told that all Concierge and Deluxe rooms were on the top 2 floors. To my knowledge, the plan is to keep concierge running. I remember hearing about concierge at two price points - standard room concierge and Studio Appartment Concierge, as well as DVCers (studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed units) having access to concierge at additional point tariffs. This seems to make sense. But I agree. Although I like DVC as a concept, I prefer the DVC properties to be their own units ala OKW & SS. Not bolt ons - WL, BCV, AKL etc. Although with Boardwalk being designed and built as one entity seems to work. As for the Suites, I am certain they will remain, although they could be converted to 1, 2 or 3 beds I would have thought.
Originally Posted By VLD21 My original offer for the Saratoga Springs - one bedroom for $107. When talking to them yesterday, and was offered the Boardwalk Inn - standard room (w/daybed), after I got off the phone and accepted I realized price wasn't even mentioned. I called immediately and spoke with someone else and was told my rate was the same as AK which was $212. (AAA rate for poolview with bunkbeds). I got an e-mail last night stating I'm paying $315./night (which if rack rate). I was on the phone first thing this morning and waiting for a return call, now I am extremely annoyed.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun SIL and family have returned and did enjoy WL. There is always disappointment and anxiety when your plans go awry (is that the corect word?) days before you leave. They ate at Boma and had a great week. We leave for the airport in 4 hours and will be eating at Boma on the 9th (I think).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<<It can;t be that bad everywhere inthe resort as the DVC members have been given the opportunity to attend " Summer on the Savannah" - from 3-5 pm on Thursdays -- promising entertainment, snacks surprises etc -- no doubt to get a look at the AKL DVC units ( and try and sell you more points ) -->> Just an aside, VBDAD, the Summer on the Savannah event takes place in a large party tent structure near the International Gateway entrance to Epcot. Not at the Lodge. < yep, just found that out too -- when I saw the name of the event I just assumed -- my bad
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <We leave for the airport in 4 hours and will be eating at Boma on the 9th (I think).< we'll be at Boma 2 days earlier
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<My original offer for the Saratoga Springs - one bedroom for $107. When talking to them yesterday, and was offered the Boardwalk Inn - standard room (w/daybed), after I got off the phone and accepted I realized price wasn't even mentioned. I called immediately and spoke with someone else and was told my rate was the same as AK which was $212. (AAA rate for poolview with bunkbeds). I got an e-mail last night stating I'm paying $315./night (which if rack rate). I was on the phone first thing this morning and waiting for a return call, now I am extremely annoyed.>> If it were me, and it isn't but that won't stop me from giving advice, I'd demand (politely, but firmly) that you get the BWI room for the same $107 rate you were offered at SS since they have so inconvenienced you. There is no way in the deepest reaches of hell, I would pay them $100 more than I was supposed to pay due to them inconveniencing me and my family at last minute. Talk about a non-magical start to a vacation. Good luck.
Originally Posted By VLD21 If it were me, and it isn't but that won't stop me from giving advice, I'd demand (politely, but firmly) that you get the BWI room for the same $107 rate you were offered at SS since they have so inconvenienced you. <<There is no way in the deepest reaches of hell, I would pay them $100 more than I was supposed to pay due to them inconveniencing me and my family at last minute. Talk about a non-magical start to a vacation.>> They did call me back today and they said the e-mail was an error -- it was supposed to be the same price as we were paying for the AK room ($212) I tried for the $107 rate but she said they're only offering that special rate for the Saratoga Springs (I guess no one wants to go there) I guess I'll settle for that and hope we have a decent room at the BWI. She told me we'd have a gift basket waiting for us when we got there. I wonder how many other people are goint through this same thing. Oh well, I'm still going to plan to have a good time.
Originally Posted By VLD21 If it were me, and it isn't but that won't stop me from giving advice, I'd demand (politely, but firmly) that you get the BWI room for the same $107 rate you were offered at SS since they have so inconvenienced you. <<There is no way in the deepest reaches of hell, I would pay them $100 more than I was supposed to pay due to them inconveniencing me and my family at last minute. Talk about a non-magical start to a vacation.>> They did call me back today and they said the e-mail was an error -- it was supposed to be the same price as we were paying for the AK room ($212) I tried for the $107 rate but she said they're only offering that special rate for the Saratoga Springs (I guess no one wants to go there) I guess I'll settle for that and hope we have a decent room at the BWI. She told me we'd have a gift basket waiting for us when we got there. I wonder how many other people are goint through this same thing. Oh well, I'm still going to plan to have a good time.
