Anyone else being forced to change a booking at the Grand Floridian this January?

[mamaofsix]

Let's assume the room went to a VIP. Pretty sure every other comparable option would also be booked with VIPs.

I have a feeling the VIP specifically requested a VGF Grand villa.

 

[xdan0920]

Really wish the OP would follow up here.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

 

[lowlight]

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Yes very suspect.

 

[bluecruiser]

Any update @Augusto Saboia Neto ?

 

[TheDailyMoo]

My guess is without a response that this issue was escalated and whatever the result of that was...whether satisfactory or otherwise...there was advice to not post further on these boards

 

[bluecruiser]

My guess is without a response that this issue was escalated and whatever the result of that was...whether satisfactory or otherwise...there was advice to not post further on these boards

Has anyone had a similar issue where Disney told them not to post further about it once resolved? Seems unlikely to me, but I've never been in the same situation.

 

[C.Witch]

OP did say the booking was for "end of January" so perhaps they're on this trip right now and not checking Disboards?

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Has anyone had a similar issue where Disney told them not to post further about it once resolved? Seems unlikely to me, but I've never been in the same situation.

If they decided to pursue legal action then for sure. The other way around? Also possible. Everyone knows everything. This board is not isolated from those in the Disney circles. I had mentioned previously that when I was airing my grievances about a reseller they asked if I would let the board know when they rectified my situation. I'm just guessing though. It could be the trip worked out after all but it doesn't seem like OP was headed in the non confrontational direction from their posts. Hopefully it worked out for all guests that booked the proper way.

 

[Pens Fan]

Has anyone had a similar issue where Disney told them not to post further about it once resolved? Seems unlikely to me, but I've never been in the same situation.

Not a room availability issue, but yes. From personal experience I can vouch that Disney has at times requested that compensation not be broadcast online. In my case it was not a requirement, just a simple polite request. Which is why I'm not going into the details. But it does happen, and honestly I completely understand why, social media being what it is.

 

[bk1273]

Not a room availability issue, but yes. From personal experience I can vouch that Disney has at times requested that compensation not be broadcast online. In my case it was not a requirement, just a simple polite request. Which is why I'm not going into the details. But it does happen, and honestly I completely understand why, social media being what it is.

I just want to know if they were happy with the compensation.

 

[gottalovepluto]

My guess is without a response that this issue was escalated and whatever the result of that was...whether satisfactory or otherwise...there was advice to not post further on these boards

Considering these are their only posts I’m more inclined to think we have ourselves a troll. I rather feel like an idiot that the first thing I didn’t do was check their post history when they posted such an outlandish story…

 

[skier_pete]

Would like to hear what the final resolution is. I couldn't imagine a more disappointing situation to be told "We're taking away your VGF grand villa" as literally ANYTHING else would be a downgrade to me. Might consider two Poly Bungalows as proper compensation. (For the same points.)

This is why you never book the best, always leave room for an upgrade!

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Considering these are their only posts I’m more inclined to think we have ourselves a troll. I rather feel like an idiot that the first thing I didn’t do was check their post history when they posted such an outlandish story…

Interesting. The thought crossed my mind. Only thing is they didn't just join (or create a new screenname) recently. Been around over 2 years. A quick check shows they were last online around the time of their last post so either:

1) Real post from a lurker and DVC member who really was slighted by Disney

or

2) A troll but if they are a troll this is their second screen name and are using their regular account to view the comments while munching on popcorn.

It IS possible they were playing the long con and now are reading the threads posts while not being signed in but that makes less sense than the above two. My money (and I've made worse bets in my life) is still on this having been a real situation that was resolved or is in the process of some sort of litigation and they realize that coming back here will not do them any good for said case.

Also we're running out of things to talk about if this is what we're talking about...we need a new tower or something!

 

[sndral]

Considering these are their only posts I’m more inclined to think we have ourselves a troll. I rather feel like an idiot that the first thing I didn’t do was check their post history when they posted such an outlandish story…

Yeah I noted that although they joined dis 2 years ago, this thread was their first post. I was a bit suspicious that they said they had 13 booked into the GV which has a 12 person occupancy limit…but they could have a baby so .
Some people aren’t prolific posters, or maybe they’re busy rearranging their plans. Anyway, if OP’s legit I hope things have been resolved acceptably for them.

 

[mamaofsix]

Interesting. The thought crossed my mind. Only thing is they didn't just join (or create a new screenname) recently. Been around over 2 years. A quick check shows they were last online around the time of their last post so either:

1) Real post from a lurker and DVC member who really was slighted by Disney

or

2) A troll but if they are a troll this is their second screen name and are using their regular account to view the comments while munching on popcorn.

It IS possible they were playing the long con and now are reading the threads posts while not being signed in but that makes less sense than the above two. My money (and I've made worse bets in my life) is still on this having been a real situation that was resolved or is in the process of some sort of litigation and they realize that coming back here will not do them any good for said case.

Also we're running out of things to talk about if this is what we're talking about...we need a new tower or something!

I would say it's option 1. And they just haven't been back on to check in because they are not as invested in disney chatboards as the rest of us.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

I would say it's option 1. And they just haven't been back on to check in because they are not as invested in disney chatboards as the rest of us.

haha we're more upset about his trip than he is lol

 

[bdrex28]

Yeah I noted that although they joined dis 2 years ago, this thread was their first post. I was a bit suspicious that they said they had 13 booked into the GV which has a 12 person occupancy limit…but they could have a baby so .
Some people aren’t prolific posters, or maybe they’re busy rearranging their plans. Anyway, if OP’s legit I hope things have been resolved acceptably for them.

They also stated two years ago they purchased the VGF contract specifically with this trip in mind.

Perhaps they joined doing research and didn't post until this happened or didnt happen?

 

[lilsonicfan]

I absolutely do not think this person is a troll. I think OP is a board lurker and probably, unlike me, isn't on the Disboards all the live long day I am hopeful that OP comes back, but also I sort of don't want them to because if it were me, I'd be very disheartened to come back and see that people thought I was making it all up for.... what... attention?? fake karma?

 

[TexasChick123]

Thanks for all the entertaining posts. You take some time off of DiS, and you forget how entertaining it is. I don’t know if the OP is real or fake, but reading this was better than Netflix!