New Pilot Program for Aug-Sep. 2007....Looks like FREE DINING

[MemoryMakers2669]

Just got this email, but don't see it posted here.........

Walt Disney World to offer a Future Stay Special Package
to Disney Resort Guests During Pilot Progam

Discount Future Stay Pilot Program: On November 8th, Walt Disney World will begin a Pilot Program at certain Walt Disney World resorts to see if guests would be interested in booking their next vacation at a special discounted rate. The Pilot program will run through December 31st. The special offered is a 5 night/5 day vacation package that includes a standard room at a Value Resort, a base Magic Your Way Ticket and the Disney Disney Plan. Rates start at $453 per adult ($194 savings). Any guest staying at a WDW resort during this time will be able to book the special package. You must travel from August 5, 2007 and September 29, 2007 with a minimum stay of three nights.

There are two test areas. The first is Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and Port Orleans. You will see a special "Your Next Disney Vacation" desk located in the lobby of the Beach Club and Port Orleans Riverside. A Disney Reservation Center Sales Agent will be at these locations to book the future trip special package right then.

The second test area is Disney's Pop Century and Contemporary Resort. These resorts will not have the special podium in the lobby. Interested guests will be given a phone number to call to book the special package with the Disney Reservation Center

Various methods will be used to inform guests at the test resorts including: in-room messaging, lobby signage, messages on receipts at that resort's food and merchandise locations when you use your Key to the World Card.

You must be staying at a Walt Disney World owned and operated resort to qualify for this special. You must book and place your deposit prior to check-out. You can request your travel agency gets credit for the booking when you make your deposit.

[Honeymooners1021]

hmmmmm......interesting! :surfweb:

[MemoryMakers2669]

oh, this is on the front page of Debs site, btw! I got it in an email and wasn't sure where it came from...but that is where.

[*NikkiBell*]

I like this idea a lot. Many WDW guests talk about their next Disney vacation way before they leave and this is an excellent way to snag the deal. Great idea on Disney's part and great convenience. My only beef with it is that you have to book a Value resort package. I think it should be available for mods and deluxes as well.

[MemoryMakers2669]

I don't think you have to book a Value. All their specials show the pricing based on a 5 night stay at a Value, I think that is all that means. They wouldn't market the Values at the Yacht, Beach and Contemporary I don't think, having a table set up and all.

[polkadotladybug]

THey sure are trying to get those hotels filled up during Hurricane season! LOL!! Guess that means no Free dining then!

[n2mm]

THey sure are trying to get those hotels filled up during Hurricane season! LOL!! Guess that means no Free dining then!

I thought exactly the same thing. Actually the savings, $194 is about what the ddp is for a 5 day stay, so it's actually free dining without calling it free dining. I did see a post recently, probably a CM, saying that we should stay tune as the free ddp is going to be a different type of package, so am wondering if this is what they were talking about. Of course, you have to be in WDW to book this, and many of us are not, so you can only book this package if you're already there???this will affect a few folks.

[TiggerAllie]

Is this for any Disney resort guest, or only those staying at YC/BC, Pop, CR, and POR? Can I stop by BC or POR when I'm there in Dec staying at WL/Poly and book a package? Or go to the CR front desk and request the phone number?

My AP expires the end of July.... Can you upgrade the MYW tix to renew your AP? ;)

[pixiedust247]

Since it is a base pass, will we be able to upgrade at a later date (to park hopper)? This is great because we came home and started preparing for our next trip!

[n2mm]

Since it is a base pass, will we be able to upgrade at a later date (to park hopper)? This is great because we came home and started preparing for our next trip!

In the past there has never been a problem upgrading your passes. Hopefully that will stay the same.

[n2mm]

My AP expires the end of July.... Can you upgrade the MYW tix to renew your AP? ;)

I've done this several times, most recently 2 weeks ago and never have had any problems doing it. Of course, we never know what changes might occur in the future, but I would hope this is still an option that continues.

[mill4023]

It's interesting because I've never seen them offer any kind of deal this far in advance. My guess would be that they would eventually offer the same deal to people who aren't already staying there, but maybe not until it gets closer to the travel dates.

I'm actually going to be there in December, so I'd be interested in this, but I have 2 kids in year round school who start the school year in late July. I also have 1 kid with a traditional school calendar, so my vacation date options are pretty limited.

[jcanary]

the only problem that might occur from this is that if you already have tickets can you change the base ticket to a one day. I am assuming that this is a 5 day base ticket. I will be there tomorrow so I guess I can try to find out at Pop. Then it would be the amount we were able to get it for this year.

[missmun52]

seems like this is the free dining package everyone has been waiting for. I hope they still offer it as they did in April. In order to get it you have to be there anytime from about now till December. If they would have done this about 3 months ago I would be set..........

The free dining is what was going to make me go back to disney next year, if they dont offer it, as much as I love Disney I think I may find myself under the sun on the wonderful Island of Jamaica!

[laura001]

That is too bad, I was planning on booking during the free dining time(if it became available) to take my DD down. My next trip isn't until April, so I guess I won't be qualifying for the discount.... :sad2:

[Cinderumbrella]

Very interesting. We are going in 2 1/2 weeks and were planning on going again next September if this type of incentive was offered.

I'm looking forward to hearing back from some folks who are there now and do this to find out all the scoop!!

[jamackin]

I've never done one of their discounted packages before, so I'm curious how the pricing changes when you add 2 children to the mix. I see how the $453 per adult, based on double occupancy, will get you the equivalent of the cost of a value room plus 5 day base tickets, so you essentially get free dining plan.

Can I assume that if I just add the cost of 5 day base tickets for 2 children, that would be the cost of the package for 2 adults and 2 children. Or, do they add some additional costs in there when you add the kids?

I'm also very curious to hear back from those who are there now (or going soon) to see if you can get just a 1 day base ticket instead of the 5 day base (or however many days your stay is).

We currently have room only reservations with the AAA discount because we have left over no expiration tickets. So, we weren't going to do the dining plan since we didn't need tickets. But, if we only have to pay for 1 day base tickets plus the difference in cost between room only AAA and rack, then it would make the dining plan worth it; i.e. less than full price of DDP.

Looking forward to all the reports! This would be wonderful....mom and I are going for just a few days in December for my birthday...if that package is what I'm hoping for, that sure would be a great birthday present!

[scanne]

Oh I hope they extend this to when we're there in July 2007! We would DEFINITELY book a future stay while in WDW. Maybe even 2 future stays if the availibility for our preferred travel time was there.

Keep us posted!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I've never done one of their discounted packages before, so I'm curious how the pricing changes when you add 2 children to the mix. I see how the $453 per adult, based on double occupancy, will get you the equivalent of the cost of a value room plus 5 day base tickets, so you essentially get free dining plan.

Can I assume that if I just add the cost of 5 day base tickets for 2 children, that would be the cost of the package for 2 adults and 2 children. Or, do they add some additional costs in there when you add the kids?

I'm also very curious to hear back from those who are there now (or going soon) to see if you can get just a 1 day base ticket instead of the 5 day base (or however many days your stay is).

We currently have room only reservations with the AAA discount because we have left over no expiration tickets. So, we weren't going to do the dining plan since we didn't need tickets. But, if we only have to pay for 1 day base tickets plus the difference in cost between room only AAA and rack, then it would make the dining plan worth it; i.e. less than full price of DDP.

Looking forward to all the reports! This would be wonderful....mom and I are going for just a few days in December for my birthday...if that package is what I'm hoping for, that sure would be a great birthday present!

We're leaving in 22 days, so I can't wait to see all the details for this! I imagine the pricing for the kids works the way you described - the parents cost covers the room, the dining is free, so you just pay for your kids' tickets. I am fine with multiple days on the tickets IF we can upgrade them to renew our APs. I also want to be in a deluxe resort if we are staying for mroe than a few nights. The info says "minimum 3 nights" so I think there is flexibility in the length of stay. Hopefully DH will have his '07 schedule by then so we will know how long we can stay! :)

[OhMari]

It's interesting because I've never seen them offer any kind of deal this far in advance. My guess would be that they would eventually offer the same deal to people who aren't already staying there, but maybe not until it gets closer to the travel dates.

I agree with WDW not offering something so far in advance. I wish they would concentrate on April, May, June. I guess that time of year gets skipped over again. The demand must be so high that they don't have to offer any discount or incentive.

[bonzarella]

I leave in two days. Plan on finding out all details. I will post while there if anyone is interested.

[LuvsMainStreet]

I leave in two days. Plan on finding out all details. I will post while there if anyone is interested.

That would be great! Thanks!

Here is what confuses me: When you go to the Disney website and put in five nights, 5 day magic your way ticket and dining plan, it comes up $879 for 1 adult. If they offer the same thing for $453, that is much more than than the $194 savings they are advertising. Did I do something wrong?

[NeverBeen2DW]

Hmmm I would be interested in doing this with my son. He will start kindergarden next year but I would take him out for a few days in Sept to go. What days are good in Sept to go to WD?

[InstImpres]

Here is what confuses me: When you go to the Disney website and put in five nights, 5 day magic your way ticket and dining plan, it comes up $879 for 1 adult. If they offer the same thing for $453, that is much more than than the $194 savings they are advertising. Did I do something wrong?

I am sure the offer is based on at least double occupancy, to put a second adult in the room doesn't double the base price you have.

[we6clarks]

We are going for the first time in December. We also have days left on non expiring tickets. I also would like to know if you can only buy a 1 day base ticket with the deal. We could squeeze a trip in before the kids start school next year. TIA

[canwegosoon]

This will be my boy's first year with no summer school(and we start several days after Labor day...) so this might work out for us too(although we all have AP's) I guess I could save the tickets for a later trip. Checking in on the 12/23rd...and will ask then.

[cameron991]

Hi everyone...I just returned from WDW yesterday. I stayed at Yacht Club and happened to stumble upon the desk where they were offerring the special. Here are the details I remember but feel free to ask questions...I did book the trip so I have the information that they handed out. :cool1:

-You have to make a deposit before check out.
-The package is for a minimum of 3 nights.
-Park tickets are included but you can upgrade to hopper passes and/or water parks as well
-Travel dates are 8/5/07 - 9/29/07
-All hotels are available - not just value
-You can transfer the reservation to a travel agent
-Package includes free dining

Hope that helps...I think it is an excellent deal!!
:thumbsup2

[AStamm]

Hi everyone...I just returned from WDW yesterday. I stayed at Yacht Club and happened to stumble upon the desk where they were offerring the special. Here are the details I remember but feel free to ask questions...I did book the trip so I have the information that they handed out. :cool1:

-You have to make a deposit before check out.
-The package is for a minimum of 3 nights.
-Park tickets are included but you can upgrade to hopper passes and/or water parks as well
-Travel dates are 8/5/07 - 9/29/07
-All hotels are available - not just value
-You can transfer the reservation to a travel agent
-Package includes free dining

Hope that helps...I think it is an excellent deal!!
:thumbsup2


I"ll have a AP so I called yesterday and the CM said she thought I would need to get a 3 day ticket and it would expire, but she didn't seem sure.
I called today and the CM called over to the hotel and asked the people selling the program and she told me I would only need a 1 day ticket, I did not ask if it expired, I don't mind losing that for free dinning.
Do you know if that is correct about the one day ticket or didn't you ask?
Thanks!

[bonzarella]

I"ll have a AP so I called yesterday and the CM said she thought I would need to get a 3 day ticket and it would expire, but she didn't seem sure.
I called today and the CM called over to the hotel and asked the people selling the program and she told me I would only need a 1 day ticket, I did not ask if it expired, I don't mind losing that for free dinning.
Do you know if that is correct about the one day ticket or didn't you ask?
Thanks!

Hello all,

We are also at WDW and booked our package. We booked it for 7 days and only got the one day pass...same as last year. Value start at $82 a night and Moderate is $145 (preffered king) not sure what standard is. CM told us that is will be offered in April.. WDW Travel said it would not be offered and you had to book now. Still trying to find out the true answer

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

Hi everyone...I just returned from WDW yesterday. I stayed at Yacht Club and happened to stumble upon the desk where they were offerring the special. Here are the details I remember but feel free to ask questions...I did book the trip so I have the information that they handed out. :cool1:

-You have to make a deposit before check out.
-The package is for a minimum of 3 nights.
-Park tickets are included but you can upgrade to hopper passes and/or water parks as well
-Travel dates are 8/5/07 - 9/29/07
-All hotels are available - not just value
-You can transfer the reservation to a travel agent
-Package includes free dining

Hope that helps...I think it is an excellent deal!!
:thumbsup2


Darn I just can home last Saturday and would have booked out Sept anniversary trip if I would have known.... Think I could still get it if I called. <GGRRRR>

[cameron991]

The CM I spoke with did not indicate how many days you could purchase the passes for. Ours are set to expire at the end of the trip.

I'm not sure the exact day the promotion ends but the CM mentioned more than once it will only last 1-2 months tops and once you leave the resort the deal is void.

I only found out about the promotion by accident so I'm glad I did...Hopefully many others get to take advantage as well!

[MemoryMakers2669]

So basically it is the free dining, but they are just offereing it out to those staying during the next two months in advance of the general public??

[i3utterfli82]

WOW this would be so great if we only have to add a 1 day pass!!

Those that only booked the 1 day pass how much are your packages coming up to? Would you get the chance to add days later ion if you wanted to?

THANKS

[lonegungirl]

Does anyone know if the cancellation policy is the same as the phone reservation's policy?

[bonzarella]

WOW this would be so great if we only have to add a 1 day pass!!

Those that only booked the 1 day pass how much are your packages coming up to? Would you get the chance to add days later ion if you wanted to?

THANKS
Morning :sunny: I booked 9days/8nights @Pop, 2 Adult-1Junior-1Child, 1 day base for all =1019.60. 45 days out to cancel, 7 days out for any name changes.

Hope that helps

[FAred]

Does this sound liek an idea that would work? I have a freind leaving tommorow for 9 days at Disney. Could I have her book a trip in her name, mine, and then my daughters and then in a couple of weeks change her name to my usbands. Would it work and is it fair to do something like that?

[vero]

Can you tell me please if you can make that reservation you've made only while at Disney ?
Sorry for my poor english.

[MemoryMakers2669]

FAred, you can't change the main guest name at all! We dealt with that this past September when we had the free dining booked. We had 10 of us going, in 5 rooms, but then my cousin bailed out. So, we went down to 4 rooms. I had to do a lot of switching around to make it work, because you can't change the lead guest on the ressie. Sorry.

And yes Vero, these can only be made while you are actually staying down there. You have to prove you have a reservation I am pretty sure. Don't worry though, they will offer it to the general public in the Spring.

I know this past year, I booked a few families on the last day you could book and there was plenty of availability. You might not get the resort you want, but I think chances are good everyone here on the DIS will get in on this deal.

[jcanary]

When my husband called to inquire about this from our room in the POP the CM said that only the person or persons in the room could book a room. We would want 2 rooms next August but since my DH was the only one there and his name only on the present reservation, he could only book one room at this rate. I checked on 8/12 for 5 nights, 1 day base ticket, 2 adults and the i belive the price was 608 plus change. Did n't book because not sure if we would go if only one room. I wasn't positive about the date either so i decided to take my chances and see what happens later. If you are sure of your dates, etc, go for it. It is their free dining and I am sure it is a test to see what comes from pre booking.

[vero]

MemoryMakers2669 ,Thank you very much, VERO.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Morning :sunny: I booked 9days/8nights @Pop, 2 Adult-1Junior-1Child, 1 day base for all =1019.60. 45 days out to cancel, 7 days out for any name changes.

Hope that helps

Perfect!! Any idea if they were offering Deluxe resorts? I like Pop, but we are more comfortable in a deluxe for long trips. Of course we don't know how long an August trip would be for us at this point, but I am hoping for 9 nights. :goodvibes

EDIT: I see in another post that Deluxes are available! Yay! And if you get a one day pass I don't think they expire - you should be able to keep it for a future trip. I guess we'll plan to have tickets for the number of days of the trip, then see if we want to upgrade to an AP renewal when we get there. :)

[liliagm]

We just came back and here's what we got:
4 nights at ASMo standar view with a 1 day base tkt for 2 adults and a 14 month baby: $515.66 for sept 26-30
they quoted us $797.58 at PORiverside for the same dates/people
it includes dining, there was a paper in our room at the POP with the info and it was advertised as free dining and it had the extension to call from your room phone and she did pull up our current reservation to make sure we where there
she also said you can get any number of days on your park tickets and upgrade them to water parks or add the no exp as well, and she said if we don't use the 1 day it won't expire and also the minimum is 3 nights stay...

[Disney Fool]

For those of you who quoted your prices, did this price include the resort tax?

[GurGie]

Is the offer open to guests staying at ANY Disney resort or just a few select ones?

[need_a_Disney_fix]

This perfect for DH and I since we will be at POP next week. We already planned on returning to WDW next September our timing is great! Thanks for the info.

[Momof4girls]

Standard deposit paid at booking? Is it $200 or $200 per room? (I can never remember - we usually need two rooms *or* one big room like the FW Cabins).

:thumbsup2

What a great trial!!! :) Sometimes you strike gold and sometimes you miss out on a promotion, but there is *always* something out there! :)

If anyone has the deposit info, I'd be forever grateful. I need to budget it into our spending for SIXTEEN DAYS FROM NOW! Woo hoo! :)

[jamackin]

This all sounds wonderful! Here's another question. I'm going with my mom in December...just her and me; we're both on the reservation, but she's the primary. The trip I want to book for next August will be me and my family (DH, DD, DD), but no mom. Does it matter that the rest of my family won't be there in December to book the trip? Does it matter that I'm not the primary on the December reservation? (We can't change it because mom's a TA and the ressie is booked through her)

Any thoughts?

[FAred]

[QUOTE=MemoryMakers2669]FAred, you can't change the main guest name at all! We dealt with that this past September when we had the free dining booked. We had 10 of us going, in 5 rooms, but then my cousin bailed out. So, we went down to 4 rooms. I had to do a lot of switching around to make it work, because you can't change the lead guest on the ressie. Sorry.


So what if she books for herself, me , DH , and DD and then she is unable to go. If she is the primary and cancels herself would the whole reservation be canceled? Can you even cancel one person from a package?

[MemoryMakers2669]

FAred, I think you can do it that way and then just say she isn't there, etc. Like even if she was going with you, you can check in without her there....like if she was on a later flight. If you are at a place where you have to pay the extra fee per night, then I would guess you would still have to pay that anyway.

And you can cancel and change people, I did this big time in September, just a few days before we went. But they would not let me change the lead guest!

[vero]

does anybody knows if there is a max number of days for 2007 free dinning? Thanks.

[SusanMomOf2]

I'll be staying at Shades of Green soon, will I get the offer if I'm staying there?

[bonzarella]

Standard deposit paid at booking? Is it $200 or $200 per room? (I can never remember - we usually need two rooms *or* one big room like the FW Cabins).

:thumbsup2

What a great trial!!! :) Sometimes you strike gold and sometimes you miss out on a promotion, but there is *always* something out there! :)

If anyone has the deposit info, I'd be forever grateful. I need to budget it into our spending for SIXTEEN DAYS FROM NOW! Woo hoo! :)
Had to deposit 200.00 for each ressie :goodvibes

[Momof4girls]

:goodvibes cool! Thanks! :thumbsup2

[Luv2Roam]

Correct -- $200 per reservation, not room.
Maximum 10 nights. (Minimum 3 nights)
For WDW resort guests. (SoG is not included.)
From what I have read guests booking this offer have to show their current room card. And once the guests have left the resort, this offer is no longer open to them.
I can see where something like this may be offered next year, if there is still availability.
But I would certainly book while there if you know you are wanting to return during that time period.

[disnut1149]

I leave in two days. Plan on finding out all details. I will post while there if anyone is interested.
Hi
I would love to know all the details if you have any time to post. We'll be there in December and there might be 10 of us going in August, so this will give me some time to coordinate the dates with everyone else. Thanks!! Have a great trip!!!

[disnut1149]

Hi
The ASMusic Suites weren't included in the free dining this past summer. Does anyone know if you could stay there with the free dining next August?Thanks!

[timandlesley]

I just hope a lot of people do this so they extend it and offer these types of deals all of the time. As a family who goes every year it would be great to book in advance and be rewarded for it . I am a loyal Disney addict and we rarely get codes or discounts, would love to re-book when we visit in July this year for an August 2008 vacation. One can only hope this sticks around.

Lesley

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I told DH about this offer and he said...DO IT...when we are there next week. So...I am planning on a 10 night stay at CBR with free DDP next September for my 49th birthday! :woohoo:

[cameron991]

One more detail I didn't mention earlier...You can change the dates if needed. Since I wasn't planning on booking another trip during my stay ( :teeth: ) I was not prepared to commit to a date. The CM said to pick some dates and you can always change later if needed. Also, I was not the primary person on the reservation and I was able to book the promotion for myself and my boyfriend (who was not on the trip). They also said all Disney resorts are available.

Hope this helps!
:thumbsup2

[SusanMomOf2]

I love it... absolutely love it! I'm one of those who was "going to be there ANYWAY," so this is the icing on top!!

[i3utterfli82]

I can't wait to get there and book this!!

We missed free dining last year and I am determined to get it this time!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[bonzarella]

Hi
I would love to know all the details if you have any time to post. We'll be there in December and there might be 10 of us going in August, so this will give me some time to coordinate the dates with everyone else. Thanks!! Have a great trip!!!
pretty much been covered through this thread.
8/5-9/29
5 nights (looks like maybe able to be three)
min. 1 day base ticket
free dining

need to book before you check out. Changes may be made & cancellation before 45 days will be refunded. Same as last year expect for the earlier offer.

Both WDW agents we spoke with said they didn't believe dining would be offered. They were hoping to generate enought interest with this offer. Don't know who or what to believe.

[MemoryMakers2669]

I talked to a CM today (on the phone) that knew a lot about it. She said that if there is enough interest from this in the next two months, that they would offer it out to the public later.

[bonzarella]

I talked to a CM today (on the phone) that knew a lot about it. She said that if there is enough interest from this in the next two months, that they would offer it out to the public later.
Wow, woman we spoke with said the exact opposite. Looks like a wait & see.

[MemoryMakers2669]

Wow, woman we spoke with said the exact opposite. Looks like a wait & see.

I can't imagine it won't come out in April like it has the last two years. I guess the test thing might give some people the chance to get in at certain resorts before others that have to wait until Public release.

[bonzarella]

I can't imagine it won't come out in April like it has the last two years. I guess the test thing might give some people the chance to get in at certain resorts before others that have to wait until Public release.
I just don't know. Can't seem to make sense of why they are doing this. Only benefit I can see is the dining res. window. If I am missing it, fill me in please :teeth:

[MemoryMakers2669]

Got me! Disney hasn't been making much sense in the last year or two.

[Santa]

Got me! Disney hasn't been making much sense in the last year or two.


You said 10 pages full there.
What I find odd is that the offer is for guest's staying onsite only. Never seen that before.

[disneyjunkie]

I can't imagine it won't come out in April like it has the last two years. I guess the test thing might give some people the chance to get in at certain resorts before others that have to wait until Public release.

I have a feeling those of us who can't visit Nov.-Dec., may miss out on free dining. :guilty:

If they can fill the rooms with UK guest and those who are taking advantage of the new program, why would they need to offer free dining to the general public. :confused3

If a free dining package is released in April, :wizard: the number of rooms available at each resort may be very limited.

[jarrdisney]

Am I the only one that doesn't see the "huge incentive" here? As an AP holder w/DDE, my discount rivals what I would save with this package. Especially if I wanted to stay at a Deluxe. Am I missing something here? I was so excited to hear that wdw was doing something like this, only to find out they are offering the same exact discount the same time of year. This is not "new and exciting." This is the same free dining, expect it needs to be booked on site months in advance. I would be hard pressed if this discount does not come out for the general public in april again. Give me a room discount and some other incentives and I'll come down in april, may, june, or even july.

[starwood]

This is similar to what the DCL does. You get a 10% discount and onboard credit if you rebook while you are onboard.

[disneyjunkie]

Am I the only one that doesn't see the "huge incentive" here? As an AP holder w/DDE, my discount rivals what I would save with this package. Especially if I wanted to stay at a Deluxe. Am I missing something here? I was so excited to hear that wdw was doing something like this, only to find out they are offering the same exact discount the same time of year. This is not "new and exciting." This is the same free dining, expect it needs to be booked on site months in advance. I would be hard pressed if this discount does not come out for the general public in april again. Give me a room discount and some other incentives and I'll come down in april, may, june, or even july.


For those of us who don't have APs and can't purchase the DDE, this is a great deal. :confused3

Not all programs/discounts will work for all families.

[i3utterfli82]

I am a AP holder and getting DDE card. I still think this is a great deal. You only have to buy tickets for one day and can use those to upgrade your AP next year. Also a better deal if you have small children only a couple bucks more for free food! Can't Wait!! :cool1:

[n2mm]

Yes booking the ADRs will be tricky. Basically, you will have to book your ADRs before you book your package. If you have an August trip in mind and wait for the package to be released--probably April--that doesn't give you much time. Boy, if I got a ding right now, I might have to just fly in for a couple of days just to book my summer trip.

[jarrdisney]

For those of us who don't have APs and can't purchase the DDE, this is a great deal. :confused3

Not all programs/discounts will work for all families.

But you're still getting the same deal that everyone else did that time of year. This is nothing new and exciting. They're just offering it to you ahead of everyone else.

[First timer]

Guess my question was too mind boggling. :)

[rstamm]

But you're still getting the same deal that everyone else did that time of year. This is nothing new and exciting. They're just offering it to you ahead of everyone else.


This is a new and exciting for me since I will be there next month and can book it knowing I will be getting free dinning next Sept.
For anyone not going by the end of the year it will be slow torture wondering if they will be offering it.
I have a AP and am glad I only need to buy a one day ticket, we are going the end of Sept. and seriously considering going the first week of Aug. too.
We went last Aug. and loved the free dinning!
It is a awesome deal if you stay at the Value Resorts, I would only get about $15 off a night with my AP.

[Bride In The Attic]

I'm sure the Disney number crunchers have already figured out how many rooms they can afford to offer with the free dining....if there is enough interest generated by the UK offer and now this new deal there may not be a need to release it to the general public next year - when the allocated rooms are gone, they are gone. Until they know the level of interest I don't think they really know whether it will be offered at a later date or not...

[JamesMom]

I'm sure the Disney number crunchers have already figured out how many rooms they can afford to offer with the free dining....if there is enough interest generated by the UK offer and now this new deal there may not be a need to release it to the general public next year - when the allocated rooms are gone, they are gone. Until they know the level of interest I don't think they really know whether it will be offered at a later date or not...

This is why I am concerned about my trip in Sept 2007. I was hoping for free dinning but if they are offering all this already, I am chancing that the allocated rooms will be sold out by December. I have a reservation already w/dinning, but am thinking of getting another one room only with AAA just in case. If I can't get free dinning we will probably get the room discount w/AAA and pay for food OOP. But if free dinning does open up - I'll (and a million others LOL) will pounce on it!

[emmabelle]

My only concern is this deal will be offered during Christmas Week when the hotels are probably near capacity, (alot of guests who could potentially book the package) I'd feel better if the deal ended before Christmas. Hopefully Disney won't book enough packages and will open it up to everyone. :) I believe that they will continue to offer the package until they fill enough of the resorts. If we can't get the free dining then it looks like we'll be cruising instead. :thumbsup2

[Cinderumbrella]

We are going in 10 days and want to do this since we were planning on going next September anyway.

Does anyone know if you have to be staying at one of the test resorts to get this? We are at AKL...

Thanks!!

[ga9497]

does anybody knows if there is a max number of days for 2007 free dinning? Thanks.

It will be either 10 or 14 nights max
This year it was 10 nights but next year they are booking packages for 14 nights which they didn't have this year

[ga9497]

Hi
The ASMusic Suites weren't included in the free dining this past summer. Does anyone know if you could stay there with the free dining next August?Thanks!

Probably not - Disney doesn't normally discount any room that has "suite" in its description

[Cruiser1969]

What's to stop a person from booking a vacation (with dining) NOW, securing a room and even making ADR's when the 6 month window opens up and THEN applying the free dining code when (and if) that is offered? :confused3

[n2mm]

What's to stop a person from booking a vacation (with dining) NOW, securing a room and even making ADR's when the 6 month window opens up and THEN applying the free dining code when (and if) that is offered? :confused3

Sometimes this works and sometimes this doesn't. Disney will not simply apply the discount. They have to pull up the exact reservation you have and it has to be available as part of the current promotion -- same resort, same room level, then they will give you the discount. If they pull up the resort you're booked in and it's sold out of discounted packages, then no, you will not get the discount. If you want to book a package with the intention of keeping it, that's great, but it no way guarantees you a discount for it. It actually hurts everyone's chances because you show disney that one more room is booked and therefore does not have to be discounted. Hope this makes sense. Of course, you can always book the room package you plan to pay for at full price and if that room is not available at the discounted price, you can always change it to another resort that is available.

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Color me confused. What is it with the 1 day MYW ticket thing? What am I missing?

[Cruiser1969]

Sometimes this works and sometimes this doesn't. Disney will not simply apply the discount. They have to pull up the exact reservation you have and it has to be available as part of the current promotion -- same resort, same room level, then they will give you the discount. If they pull up the resort you're booked in and it's sold out of discounted packages, then no, you will not get the discount. If you want to book a package with the intention of keeping it, that's great, but it no way guarantees you a discount for it. It actually hurts everyone's chances because you show disney that one more room is booked and therefore does not have to be discounted. Hope this makes sense. Of course, you can always book the room package you plan to pay for at full price and if that room is not available at the discounted price, you can always change it to another resort that is available.

Thanks for the clear explanation . . . I was only asking in theory as the question popped in my mind as I was taking in all the information on this thread. :sunny: I could see how pre-booking would really screw things up overall if too many bookings make the resorts look full when in fact they are not.

[vero]

Does anyone know if there is a maximun of days for the free dinning offer in 2007?

[disneyjunkie]

Color me confused. What is it with the 1 day MYW ticket thing? What am I missing?



In order to purchase a package, you must buy park admission. In the past your had to buy length of stay passes. When Disney rolled out the Magic Your Way package, they allowed guest to customize packages to match their vacation style.

This way, someone could book a resort for 14 nights (10 max for free dining) yet only purchase a one day base ticket. This allows those with APs to get in on the dining packages.

[disneygirl29]

A CM told me to book room only, and then upgrade to package if/when it became available, or if I wanted to upgrade regardless. The CM said to downgrade from the DDP, etc, required the resv. to be cancelled and to start all over again. Is this true?

[wilda]

What I find odd is that the offer is for guest's staying onsite only. Never seen that before.[/QUOTE]


This is a marketing strategy similar to what the cruise ships do. There is always an area where guests can book upcoming cruises. They entice you with special promotions and incentives. If your having a good time and they can grab your attention while your "in the moment" there is a much better chance of closing the sale.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a "vacation specialist" representative in each resort for that very reason.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Am I the only one that doesn't see the "huge incentive" here? As an AP holder w/DDE, my discount rivals what I would save with this package. Especially if I wanted to stay at a Deluxe. Am I missing something here? I was so excited to hear that wdw was doing something like this, only to find out they are offering the same exact discount the same time of year. This is not "new and exciting." This is the same free dining, expect it needs to be booked on site months in advance. I would be hard pressed if this discount does not come out for the general public in april again. Give me a room discount and some other incentives and I'll come down in april, may, june, or even july.

We have APs and DDE, too. Here's the thing - for us (DH, DS10 and I) we're paying nearly $120 per night for dining plan. The deluxe rooms aren't discounted $120 per night during value season. The AP discount for deluxe rooms in Feb. is $80 per night. This saves us more money. Also, we will be there in December to book. Last year we were already completely locked in on our dates with airfare and DH's vacation time, then they offered free dining starting the day after we came home! :furious: There was no way to move it around. Also, DS started school the day after we came home so we couldn't have gone a week later. This year free dining starts on the 5th - last year it didn't start until the 13th. Luckily school starts later for us in 2007, so we have 3 weeks to work with.

This way we can book ahead and know we have free dining! AND if we can change dates? :banana: OMG! That is HUGE for us because I was going to have to book 3 separate weeks and pray DH could get ONE of them off. This way if we don't have his schedule in time to book I can just book one week and then switch it.

[Momto8]

Does anyone know if you can book more than one room to get this deal? DH and I were thinking about taking a trip in December before this came out and thought we could take advantage of this discount since we are definitely going next September. However, we are going with about 27-30 people. We will need anywhere from 7-8 rooms. If not, we will have to wait to see if they offer it to the general public. From reading on this site and Allearsnet, it looks like only those that go to Disney from now until the end of the year can book this deal.

[MemoryMakers2669]

normally you can book 3 rooms max. Not sure if that is the case or not though with this pilot program.

[maggiew]

Is there a minimum night stay for the trip where you BOOK the bounce back trip? We are going to Florida to visit the inlaws for Christmas and sadly have no Disney planned for this trip. But I might be able to work in one night just so we can book the package for our trip next summer.

Is one night too short or would I still be able to get the deal?

Maggie

[bonzarella]

No min. for booking. Our agent was telling us she had a customer flying in for one night JUST to book. Go spend a night at the values & arrange your trip :teeth: :thumbsup2

[SusanMomOf2]

If I'm at Shades of Green next week, will I be able to get this opportunity?

[bonzarella]

If I'm at Shades of Green next week, will I be able to get this opportunity?
My understanding is as long as you are on property(resort stay) you should be able to book. You may have to seek out the desks though :goodvibes

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

My understanding is as long as you are on property(resort stay) you should be able to book. You may have to seek out the desks though :goodvibes


I am still upset I did not know this while we were there . :sad2: I would have booked our 20th aniversary trip in a second.

[bonzarella]

I am still upset I did not know this while we were there . :sad2: I would have booked our 20th aniversary trip in a second.
IMO they are not doing an all out promo on this, very low key. Maybe try to call WDW travel & explain you were not informed. Sure they can verify you were on property somehow. Keep me posted :sunny:

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

IMO they are not doing an all out promo on this, very low key. Maybe try to call WDW travel & explain you were not informed. Sure they can verify you were on property somehow. Keep me posted :sunny:


Oh I know they were being low key...it is just that it started when I was already there....IF I was home reading Dis, I would have known where to look and where to book. I am going to try and call on Friday when I am home with no distractions. Maybe I'll get lucky but I really doubt it. OH well I guess we will either wait to see if it is realised to the public OR try to rent DVC points ....I would like a little bit of a nicer room then the values for our anniversary since we will be spending time in it. :thumbsup2

[TDC Nala]

Shades of Green is not a WDW owned/operated resort. I don't believe they are participating.

Can a DVC member staying at a DVC resort on points do the future booking? Don't see why not since they are Disney owned and operated. I'm booking for next August because I wouldn't have wanted to use the points then anyway. I can book a one day base pass and use it to renew my AP in September.

[bonzarella]

Shades of Green is not a WDW owned/operated resort. I don't believe they are participating.

Can a DVC member staying at a DVC resort on points do the future booking? Don't see why not since they are Disney owned and operated. I'm booking for next August because I wouldn't have wanted to use the points then anyway. I can book a one day base pass and use it to renew my AP in September.
Just what I did :goodvibes

[happypooh]

Just what I did :goodvibes
Did you go to one of the resorts (POR etc) to book or did you call a number? We are staying using our DVC Dec 3-7 and wanted to try and book for free dining as we'd prefer to save our points for something else and pay out of pocket for a values to get the free dining (we'd only be paying about $20 more for value+free dining vs using our DVC points+paying for DDP). Just wondered if I needed to go to a specific resort that offers this special offer or if I could call while I am there?
Also, if I book say a 10 day trip and then later decide to go for 5 days can I change the reservation or would they cancel the whole trip and then rebook (if rooms are available)? Can't wait to go for free dining again! Went this year and loved it! :yay:

[bonzarella]

Did you go to one of the resorts (POR etc) to book or did you call a number? We are staying using our DVC Dec 3-7 and wanted to try and book for free dining as we'd prefer to save our points for something else and pay out of pocket for a values to get the free dining (we'd only be paying about $20 more for value+free dining vs using our DVC points+paying for DDP). Just wondered if I needed to go to a specific resort that offers this special offer or if I could call while I am there?
Also, if I book say a 10 day trip and then later decide to go for 5 days can I change the reservation or would they cancel the whole trip and then rebook (if rooms are available)? Can't wait to go for free dining again! Went this year and loved it! :yay:
I suggest you go to one of the desks, we went to POR. I wanted to make some changes the day after I booked and went through 4 or 5 people on the phone. No one knew what I was talking about :furious: Finally gave up & made a return to POR. We found this to be sooo worth it :banana:
We were told you can make changes as long as there is avail. If you are thinking about about 5 days that is what I would book. I imagine it would be easier to INCREASE pkg $ than to try to decrease-could be wrong.

[TDC Nala]

I have plans to drop by the Beach Club and do the booking. They won't have a desk at OKW where I am staying...but I won't be spending a lot of time there anyway.

I understand I can book for myself and then add my parents later on if they want to come, as long as my name stays on the reservation.

[Pugrpooh]

I understand I can book for myself and then add my parents later on if they want to come, as long as my name stays on the reservation.

This is what I hope to do too. :)

[TDC Nala]

I have also heard that the deposit amount is $200, not the equivalent of one night's stay.

[bonzarella]

I have also heard that the deposit amount is $200, not the equivalent of one night's stay.
That is correct, 200.00 per reservation.

[Julieh22]

If I am staying 3 nights at CSR and then 4 nights at WL; where would be the easiest place to go to a desk? I believe we were eating dinner at Epcot early one evening and then going to MGM for the Osborne lights... (stop by the BC in between that?)...

[MemoryMakers2669]

I would say stop at BC. Isn't there a number though for those at PC to call and make it over the phone? Or is that only for those staying at PC?

[Momto8]

Thanks for all the info on this thread. ;) I just called and booked our stay for the end of December. I told CM Rainbow that we were mainly going to Disney to book this for our trip for next September and she said yes that I could do this. I asked her about booking several rooms and she was very helpful. She pulled up the special and she told me it said that if there are more than 8 in the party to have the guest call the Grand Gathering number while at the resort to book. She was great and took the time to answer all my questions.

I'm so excited now as we are going back to Disney this December. I get to see all the Christmas decorations again! :cool1:
:banana: :banana: :banana:

[jiminyfan]

Yes, each of you can book one room on this deal, this is what my wife and I did for next Summer. As we wanted to take my mother along, but have her have her own room. One of you will have to be on each of the rooms.

Hopes this helps.


Does anyone know if you can book more than one room to get this deal? DH and I were thinking about taking a trip in December before this came out and thought we could take advantage of this discount since we are definitely going next September. However, we are going with about 27-30 people. We will need anywhere from 7-8 rooms. If not, we will have to wait to see if they offer it to the general public. From reading on this site and Allearsnet, it looks like only those that go to Disney from now until the end of the year can book this deal.

[Momto8]

Yes, each of you can book one room on this deal, this is what my wife and I did for next Summer. As we wanted to take my mother along, but have her have her own room. One of you will have to be on each of the rooms.

Hopes this helps.

The CM told me we could book as many rooms as we need. That's why she told me to call Grand Gathering when we're there. When she pulled up the special in her system, it said that for large parties to call that number. :confused3

[LisaBi]

So do I have to go to one of the 4 locations offering the program, or can I call a ressie number while I'm there?

LisaB

[Sophie's Mom]

DH and I just returned from WDW are were able to book 3 rooms under the Bounce Back program. We were at POFQ last Saturday night and booked 2 rooms at that time. We then left for a 4 day cruise on the Disney Wonder and then returned to WDW staying at the CBR for two nights. It was there that we were able to book the last room. If you don't want to go over to one of the desks, you can call and book over the phone. They will verify your current reservation to ensure that you are in fact staying at one of their resorts.

Here's what we got. POFQ 6 nights - 2 adults - 2 teens - 7 day park hoppers (did not go for the water parks or no expiration options) = $2,039.

$200 deposit per room.

I know it depends on who you talk to...but both CM's that I worked with told me that depending on how this one sells - they might not offer anything to the general public later in 2007. I told them that although it was a great offer, I know a lot of people were disappointed that it isn't being advertised in a large way. (I saw nothing about the program while at Disney) and people who were recently at Disney would have utilized the program had they known about it!!

[vero]

Hi, can you buy the package with only one day ticket as last year? Thanks,VERO.

[Sophie's Mom]

Vero-

Yes. The minimum is a 1 day base ticket.

[D,L and K's Mom]

We will be in WDW for Christmas. We can book this now and then add names later? We would really like to take advantage of this with our family. Some friends of ours are getting married on Aug 10. Is is possible for us to book 2 rooms (one for us one for them) under our name and then change them to one in our name and one in their name later? Can we do this? Is this allowed????? This would be so good for their honeymoon!!!

[mdhkitten]

(I saw nothing about the program while at Disney) and people who were recently at Disney would have utilized the program had they known about it!!


I got back from the Contemporary on 11/30, and there was a stand up flier in our room about it which I didn't actually notice until our last night, so it's not like it's really standing out or anything. I could definitely see people overlooking it as I almost did! :teeth:

[Sophie's Mom]

We will be in WDW for Christmas. We can book this now and then add names later? We would really like to take advantage of this with our family. Some friends of ours are getting married on Aug 10. Is is possible for us to book 2 rooms (one for us one for them) under our name and then change them to one in our name and one in their name later? Can we do this? Is this allowed????? This would be so good for their honeymoon!!!


What I was told is that you can add and delete names as long as you are not deleting the sponsor's name (person who was eligible to make the reservation.) But I'm hoping to do the same thing, so I would be interested if anyone has had previous expereince with this?!? We've always had annual passes. Do the park hoppers have names on them and does Disney check ID's?

[Panotchr]

I really hope to goodness we get free dining offered in April. I don't see us making it to WDW between now and Christmas. We are going either way, but it sure would be nice to save. We have 5 people in our family and four of us are over 10 :)

[jamackin]

I just got back from WDW and did book our trip for next August....9 nights, 1 day base tickets, 2 adults, 2 children, Pop Century... $1100.

A few notes for those going. We stayed at Pop Century and we saw nothing advertising it....no flier in our room, nothing in the lobby, nothing on TV, etc. We went to the BCV for our breakfast ADR at Cape May and wandered around the lobby beforehand and didn't see a desk. As I looked more, I saw a small stand, kinda like a magazine rack, that said something about planning your next vacation and it had a "brochure" about the free dining for next August/September, giving a few details. The stand was in front of the Cruise Line desk, but the people there didn't know anything about it. The brochure said to fill out the card in it and place it in the drop box on the stand and someone would contact you in your room at the resort. Well, we had checked out of Pop and hadn't checked into the AllStars yet, so I wasn't able to put the room number down on the form. So, I just held onto it until the next day so I could put the room number on the form. So, the next day, we went to POR and found the same stand and still no one at the desk who could book this. This was also in the morning. So, I just dropped it in the box and hoped for the best.

When we got back to the room that night around 8:30 pm, there was a message blinking for us and it was "Sandra" at the POR "Next Stay Desk" and she said I could call her until 10pm at POR or I could call a phone number she gave me. So, I went ahead and called her at POR. The front desk had a hard time figuring out who she was and how to transfer me to her, but they finally did and I was able to book my trip (yeah!). She said that she takes over the Cruise Line desk at 1pm each day, so that's why I hadn't seen any CM I could talk to, since I was there in the mornings.

She said they're trying it out to see if they need to have "Next Stay" staff at the resorts on a more consistent basis.

Anyways, I hope that info helps someone....it was really disconcerting for me to expect to see a rep and then only see a drop box and a stand. I was getting worried I wouldn't get the free dining I had been hoping for. But, alas, in true Disney fashion, everything worked out great.

[TDC Nala]

She said that she takes over the Cruise Line desk at 1pm each day

I will have to remember that one...not much use to have them call my room because I won't be in it between 8 AM and 2 AM. And it's only a two day trip. Can you leave them a cell phone number?

[kutchyone]

It's nice to see that they are not requiring you to purchase length of stay MYW tickets. Was there a minimum on the nights? Hope the same rules will apply if they offer to the general public.

[Minnie & Me]

No flyers or info on promo anywhere at Allstar Music. I was there for 3 days. Went to MK, Epcot and MGM. Guest service in the park did not know anything about it, front desk said to call Central Reservation between 7am-10pm. Called at 7am from lobby house phones. They will transfer you to the right department if you ask for the bounceback program. When you give them your name they will know you are there.

Booked POP-10 nights max. 1 day base ticket for 2 adults 2 children, standard, no insurance, total with taxes: $1193.

[modernscarlett]

I'm so bummed! We're wanting to get end of September and didn't know about this program when we were at Disney Thanksgiving week. We're hooked now and have to go back ASAP!! I even had my TA call to see if they would honor it since I was there just didn't know - no such luck. I just hope they'll open it to the public! If so, when do they usually announce this?

Thanks.

Lori

[Pugrpooh]

I'm so bummed! We're wanting to get end of September and didn't know about this program when we were at Disney Thanksgiving week. We're hooked now and have to go back ASAP!! I even had my TA call to see if they would honor it since I was there just didn't know - no such luck. I just hope they'll open it to the public! If so, when do they usually announce this?

Thanks.

Lori

Last year, they announced it the first week of April. However, it didn't start until mid-August, so maybe they'll announce it a little bit earlier this year if they are going to offer it again. We were at WDW during the first week of April, and when we got back I got on these boards and saw they were offering free dining again. Had to start planning another trip right away. ;)

[Magical JenK]

I'm so bummed! We're wanting to get end of September and didn't know about this program when we were at Disney Thanksgiving week. We're hooked now and have to go back ASAP!! I even had my TA call to see if they would honor it since I was there just didn't know - no such luck. I just hope they'll open it to the public! If so, when do they usually announce this?

Thanks.

Lori

Last year it was announced early April for those w/Disney Visas & a few days later for the general public. It needed to be booked by the end of June I believe.

Here's som pixie dust for those of us not able to get the BounceBack!! :wizard:

[missmun52]

I really hope they offer free dining. I was just there in Aug/Sept and it would have been great if this deal was offered then also

[kutchyone]

For anyone who booked on the bounceback, was there a minimum on the nights? Hope the same rules will apply if they offer to the general public.

[jamackin]

I will have to remember that one...not much use to have them call my room because I won't be in it between 8 AM and 2 AM. And it's only a two day trip. Can you leave them a cell phone number?


The form that they had did not have a space to leave a phone number. It just asked for your resort and room number. However, when she left the message on my room voicemail, she did leave a phone number where to call, as well as her location. So, you could just fill out the form and when you get the message (at 2am :crazy: ), you could call her/him the next day at your convenience. I called the front desk at POR and asked for "Sandra" at the Next Stay Vacation Desk and they did eventually get me to her. So, you should be fine.

[WeLoveNemo]

I might be there in March. Is this program expected to still be exclusively for people staying there at that time or will it be offered to the public by then?
Thanks!

[Mickdeb]

If you check the first post of this thread it gives all the info for this "Bounce Back Program". At this time, the program is only offered until 12/31/06 for guests at WDW resorts. Now whether they extend this offer, who knows. :confused3

Check out the first post it will give you all the info you need.

Have a great trip :wizard:
Deb

[kutchyone]

Check out the first post it will give you all the info you need.

Deb

Did that and it says the package is for 5 nights. So there is a minimum and maximum of 5 nights? If that is true then why are some able to book 9 nights. I think the information provided in the first post was an example. Now getting back to my question, is there a minimum night stay on the bouncback program?

[MemoryMakers2669]

With all packages like this with Disney, there is a min. of 3 nights. Max of 10 it looks like.

[vero]

I think the min. is 3 nights max. 10 nights.

[Gooofy-Blade]

I really hope they offer free dining. I was just there in Aug/Sept and it would have been great if this deal was offered then also


The free dining WAS offered during your time there! Last part of August thru September 2006. We thoroughly enjoyed eating ourselves to death during Labor Day Week.

[kutchyone]

Thanks for the information. 3 nights will work out perfectly if it is offered.

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Why are some of you only buying 1 day tickets? Do you have an AP or is it cheaper to get tickets elsewhere?

[a1tinkfans]

Does the offer for the bounceback deal have to made ONLY at the resort that has a "stand" set up, I think I heard POR and another??.
I'll be at AKL soon and would love to get in on the deal for our late summer vacation. We got in on free dining last year and LOVED it!
Thanks!

[kutchyone]

Why are some of you only buying 1 day tickets? Do you have an AP or is it cheaper to get tickets elsewhere?

Yes some of us have AP's, some of us have left over days on old tickets and yes it is sometimes cheaper to get the tickets elsewhere but with the additional cost of the one day mandatory ticket I don't think that is really true once you crunch the numbers.

[naynay80]

with Free dining - started trip on 9/29 and did 7 days 6 nights - free dining - booked Pop - but thinking of upgrading. Got a great deal - just call the front desk, they will transfer you to reservations - then they will get you to the "special" group that does the bounceback deals - you don't have to be staying at one of the resorts that have the desk or cards with the phone numbers. CM that booked it for me was great - she said I could book 2 rooms - one under my name one under DH's if we wanted (don't need 2 rooms).

This is great - on to planing the next trip :cool1:

[D,L and K's Mom]

Can we book this in my name and then change the name on the ressie later . We have friends who are getting married in August and we would like to tell them about this for a honeymoon.

[Pugrpooh]

Can we book this in my name and then change the name on the ressie later . We have friends who are getting married in August and we would like to tell them about this for a honeymoon.

I asked about this when I called the other day. You can't change the lead name on the ressie. You can add names, but for example, if you book the room in your name and just your friends show up, they will charge for you as an extra person in the room and also charge the MYW tickets that you book in your name.

[vero]

Can I pay the ~$ 200 reservation with cash ?

[wendylovesdisney]

I am looking to see if I could go to Disney Pop in February for just a few days with Mom and daughters.
I am also going back in December with husband (maybe Poly?).

If I go now there is a reduced rate available? Does it have free dining? Can I book for Poly then for December?


-Wendy

[kaytieeldr]

Check the various threads on this (Codes) board for information about reduced rates, if any exist.
No, no free dining in February.
You can book any resort you want at any time for any stay, providing there are rooms available.

Does the offer for the bounceback deal have to made ONLY at the resort that has a "stand" set up, I think I heard POR and another??.
I'll be at AKL soon and would love to get in on the deal for our late summer vacation. We got in on free dining last year and LOVED it! No, but you do have to book either in person, or on the telephone FROM your Disney resort room.

[D,L and K's Mom]

I figured that was the case and it is fair or else everyone would be booking in their name and changing later. Thanks for the info!

[missmun52]

The free dining WAS offered during your time there! Last part of August thru September 2006. We thoroughly enjoyed eating ourselves to death during Labor Day Week.

When I say "this deal", i mean the bounce back deal. I would have booked next years trip while there in Aug/Sept. I also took advantage of the free dining during that time and loved it.

[momof2disprincesses]

Just curious - has anyone tried to book a certain resort and found it was full for the time they wanted to go?

We're staying Dec. 25-Jan. 4 and want to book Pop Century for 10 nights beginning Aug. 24 and I'm slightly worried that because we'll be part of the last group of people eligible to do this, we may not be able to get all 10 nights at the resort of our choice.

[Luv2Roam]

Just curious - has anyone tried to book a certain resort and found it was full for the time they wanted to go?
Probably actually quite common.
I have been even checking for a room for one night in January and the only option (under the two discounts I am trying for) is a one bedroom at Saratoga Springs!
Sometimes when I am pricing for a specific time frame with a discount I often only get higher $ rooms, SS or AS Sports.
A lot depends on how far in advance you want to book.

[rstamm]

Just curious - has anyone tried to book a certain resort and found it was full for the time they wanted to go?

We're staying Dec. 25-Jan. 4 and want to book Pop Century for 10 nights beginning Aug. 24 and I'm slightly worried that because we'll be part of the last group of people eligible to do this, we may not be able to get all 10 nights at the resort of our choice.


I am going on the 19th and wondering the same thing.
I want to return in Aug. and the end of Sept.
We would like to stay at ASMo or any of the value resorts.
Anyone not get their resort or date they wanted?

[happypooh]

I wouldn't worry...I just booked the free dining bounce back program and the person told me "things are wide open" in terms of availability. So, looks like for now even though they did say they have had alot of people sign up for the program, there are still rooms available! Hope you get the times you want!

[LBelle]

I will be soooo depressed if I don't get to book for end of August!!! :guilty:

[jamackin]

I booked my bounceback trip last week and when I came home and looked the reservation up on the Disney website, it was there, with the correct dollar amount, but it said nothing about having the dining plan. It did say we have the 1 day base tickets. Does anyone have any experience with looking the reservation up online and whether it's supposed to say the dining plan or not?

[missmun52]

I booked my bounceback trip last week and when I came home and looked the reservation up on the Disney website, it was there, with the correct dollar amount, but it said nothing about having the dining plan. It did say we have the 1 day base tickets. Does anyone have any experience with looking the reservation up online and whether it's supposed to say the dining plan or not?


I hope someone can answer this question better but.....when I booked a package for the free dining this past summer my reservations showed that we had the dining plan online and since the bounceback program is a discounted package that includes dining I am thinking that it should and i would suggest calling just to make sure. :goodvibes

[bonzarella]

I booked my bounceback trip last week and when I came home and looked the reservation up on the Disney website, it was there, with the correct dollar amount, but it said nothing about having the dining plan. It did say we have the 1 day base tickets. Does anyone have any experience with looking the reservation up online and whether it's supposed to say the dining plan or not?
My online ressie does not state free dining either but your hard copy of the invoice will. I just checked both so I wouldn't worry :wizard:

[jamackin]

Thanks!
I actually just got my hard copy confirmation in the mail yesterday and it does say free dining....so I think we're ok!

Thanks!

[TSM1993]

To answer a question we tried book CSR for the 9th of September for 7 nights and there was nothing. We booked the WL for Sept 9th for 7 nights standard view and 1 day standard myw tickets. For $1838. (for 2 adults) We just arrived back today and booked the trip on Saturday the 9th.

[Mickiethepooh]

Does anyone know if this would work like booking a room at a rate that has experation dates?that is say this plan runs through Sept 29. if you booked it arriving the 29th for a week you would have the plan and the rate for the length of your stay? pirate:

[calypso*a*go-go]

Yes, as long as you check-in on or before the last date the promo is offered (9/30?) the entire ressie qualifies for the same rate.

[raven69david]

There's no way in hell i'd ever go back to WDW in August-September. It is hotter than hell during that time, plus the humidity is next to unbearable. Please note that i'm from South Texas where heat & humidity are a way of life 365 days a year. If i say it's hot, sticky and nasty, then it's something to be very aware of. Check my sig, i went in August for Magical Beginnings and my DD 2 y.o. got dehydrated on the last day of our stay. We tried to keep her hydrated, but she still got sick. We felt so bad cuz we thought we had done something wrong. Thank goodness she recovered the next day via Pedialyte. Also, we got caught in the hurricane which wasn't so bad but we lost a day at the parks. That's something else to consider; check into trip insurance.

Anyway, no matter how good the deal sounds i'm steering clear of those months. If anyone has gone, or decides to go during those months, please post back and let us know what you thought. Maybe you'll get lucky and it wont be so bad, but don't count on it. Just ask the locals.

IMO, this package is better for adults w/o kids as it's much easier for adults to deal with the climate. Others will say they never had a problem with the weather, but they may have found a nice cool low-humidity day/week which is definetly not the norm in central Florida. When you have warm waters on both side of the state during this time (hurricane season), you can't help but feel the humidity hit you like a ton of bricks as soon as you leave the comfort of the air conditioned resort.

Sorry to rant, but just wanted to give everyone with younger kids something to think about. I hope those who take advantage of the offer have great weather.:goodvibes:

[missmun52]

double post;)

[missmun52]

I went with my son, who was 18 months at the time, this 8/27 -9/2 and loved it. I really did not find the heat that bad and I am from NY. We bought two water misters and a fan and did not even use them, we did however use the fan attached to the stroller for my son and he had the ray shade to keep him in the shade. We all enjoyed it and we gave him lots of water and juice and took breaks everyday so he was ok. I am looking forward to going back next year around the same time.
There was an entire day of rain and some showers while we wre there but we loved it because the parks were empty and we walked on all rides. We had a stroller rain cover with us and put it over the stroller and went out with our ponchos on. I guess if the hurricane was worse and the parks closed and we could not go out it would have been bad, but for us that was not the case.

[SoarinJ]

I have gone in Late August with my son (now 10) in 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 and are booked for 07. We love that time of year as I do not have to take my son out of school to experience lighter crowds.

I will deal with heat and humidity any day over crowds. That being said, be smart and be prepared for that time of year. Take frequent breaks, drink LOTS of water, wear a hat, bring extra sun screen and remember it rains every afternoon (albeit briefly).

I thin most (not all) who experience difficulty that time of year just don't approach things right and try and do too much during the day. Our first trip, my son did get sick and we learned our lessons.

As for hurricanes, they are the exception in Central Florida, not the rule - I would not worry about them at all.

[Castillo Mom]

We went in Aug. '04. We were delayed by one day due to hurricane Charley, but it's extremely rare for hurricanes to affect central Florida. As for the humidity, we were prepared. We carried Misty Mates (see link below). They were great, you could even fill them with ice water. We also had at least one sit down meal a day so that we could get out of the hot sun and relax a while. Unless you're particularly sensitive to heat, it's very doable.


http://www.mistymate.com/mmp16.html

[Castillo Mom]

We went in Aug. '04. We were delayed by one day due to hurricane Charley, but it's extremely rare for hurricanes to affect central Florida. As for the humidity, we were prepared. We carried Misty Mates (see link below). They were great, you could even fill them with ice water. We also had at least one sit down meal a day so that we could get out of the hot sun and relax a while. Unless you're particularly sensitive to heat, it's very doable.


http://www.mistymate.com/mmp16.html