I just ended a rather long stay at DVC's Old Key West, which began on October 21, 2018 and ended on November 9, 2018. What I learned from cast members here is sometime in July 2018 a reversal of a portion of the new policy occurred. This occurred again with the same lack of transparency the as it began.... None.
What changed was the cast members are to respect the new "room occupied" sign the same way as the old "Do not disturb" sign was prior to the institution of the new policy. Specifically not to enter a room by any cast member other than housekeeping if that sign is shown on the entry door. In many specific situations I can testify that our privacy was respected. Cast members would not even knock on the door if that sign was present unless it was housekeeping cast members.
I honestly believe this is a good compromise and provides those attending Disney a balance between security and privacy. It is obvious that Disney responded to the many who raised their concerns about this new policy and hopefully learned an important lesson.
Earlier this year I helped document here on Dis Boards, a new policy at Disney which started January 8, 2018 which began the process of putting Disney eyes into every occupied room. I shared a letter I had sent to Disney management detailing my concerns about this new policy. The policy created a rather strict implementation of entering every room no matter the implications to personal privacy.
Even though that thread was active for months, for those who are not familiar with it, here is a link to that open letter to Disney:
An Open Letter to Disney about Mandatory Room Checks.
Another thread recently was created which allowed me to share with the possibility of comments after my own trip under this policy. Here is that link:
Results of Open Letter to Disney
I want to thank all those who shared their concerns while visiting Disney. Our ability to share this with the many who read this forum certainly helped.
Thanks
Rees Roberts
Three60guy