[bbowers]

In case you haven't seen it on the other boards, here's a summary of some announcements made on the 2050 Member Cruise (and, you would not BELIEVE all the goodies they gave us on that cruise!):

DDP will soon be available for DVC members
There will be another member cruise next year, Oct 22 (4 day)
Saratoga Springs will be adding a Table Service restaurant
Working on being able to view points, etc on web site in future (no date given)
Mum's the word on any future building plans (AKL or Contemporary)

[mickey]

Thanks for the update. Wow, the dining plan would be a great addition for DVC members. I may have to sign up this coming year, if it is available. Not suprising about SS, they really need one.

I really think you should be able to see points and manage them online. So, if you want to bank points, you can do that, or even make reservations as well.

Strange that they announced the Eagle Pines project back in 2001, and we have heard nothing since. I have heard the Contemporary rumor, but not the AKL one. That would be strange, but there is pleny of room there. I really would like to see on on the monorail somewhere.

[bbowers]

I THINK the deal is with the Dining Plan (the $35/day for 1 CS, 1 TS, and 1 snack), and not the DDE (20% discount on all meals). But to be honest - the names are enough alike that I'm not sure.

[bbowers]

Oh, just remembered - I believe we are also going to start getting a 10% discount at Disneydirect.com or whatever the web site is nowadays for Disney stuff.

[bbowers]

AND... you can start using points for the Ft Wilderness campground campsites - 6 pts a night.