Adding DVC to an already existing resort complex is a smart business move on Disney's behalf. The construction is less cumbersome in expanding utilities, the guest services process is already in place, as are basic amenities like restaurants and recreation. However with most of the DVC expansions that have happened the resort got something more than a few new rooms in the deal. The DVC expansions have added more amenities to the properties such as additional restaurants, lounges, pools, bars, health clubs, and community rooms with significant points of interest.
I've been thinking about this Grand Floridian DVC expansion, and I must admit that though the rooms are beautiful, on the monorail, and have a magnificent view, I am very disappointed in the lack of it adding features to the overall resort. As far as I can tell, the only benefit to the resort of having the DVC property is that they added a splash zone to the already existing pool area. It seems like this expansion is adding guest room capacity, but not really bringing anything else to the party.
That means that the already very popular services at the Grand Floridian, will be more crowded because Disney hasn't built in any relief to compensate for the additional guest rooms. With the cost of DVC at the Grand Floridian (both per point price and in point usage) I must admit that I'm a little disappointed.
What do you think about this? Should DVC just be more rooms at a pre-existing resort, or does Disney have a responsibility to it's guests to add more amenities when DVC comes to ease the burden on the public spaces? When you buy DVC, are you buying more than just a room?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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