Is there a April 2008 code watch thread? **This seems to be it!!

[marshallandcartersmo]

I'm sure there is, but with this LOVELY search function, I can't seem to find it!! Can anyone help? thanks

ETA--this seems to be the official April 2008 code watch thread. :thumbsup2

[disneytriplets]

I haven't seen one yet. We are going in April 2008 and I've been looking also.

[summerrluvv]

Does WDW even have the rack rates out yet for April? I'm trying to plan DD's 1st birthday trip in April and the website keeps putting me back to 07. I was hoping to be able to plan well in advance and pay on it for several months since there are a few of us going.

[tlloftus]

We are going April 19-24 at POP, then a 3 day Wonder cruise.

[marshallandcartersmo]

Does WDW even have the rack rates out yet for April? I'm trying to plan DD's 1st birthday trip in April and the website keeps putting me back to 07. I was hoping to be able to plan well in advance and pay on it for several months since there are a few of us going.

Summer--I seem to bump into you everywhere!! I don't think they are out yet, just hoping for some good codes for April. I know it'll be awhile before codes for that time are released (if at all), but the more of us with our ears open looking for deals---the better!
Celebrating 10 years with DH---we were at WDW for our honeymoon, this time 10 years later we'll be bringing along 2 wild DS's!!!

[newbieplanner]

I hope the rack rates are out soon, as I'm itching to book this trip. We're going at the end of April and I can't wait to make it official. In '06 we went in April and got free park hoppers and water parks but that deal didn't come out until March. I'll take any discount I can get.
Lori

[summerrluvv]

Summer--I seem to bump into you everywhere!! I don't think they are out yet, just hoping for some good codes for April. I know it'll be awhile before codes for that time are released (if at all), but the more of us with our ears open looking for deals---the better!
Celebrating 10 years with DH---we were at WDW for our honeymoon, this time 10 years later we'll be bringing along 2 wild DS's!!!

hehe :)

I hope they come out soon!

[jgraney106]

Wanna subscribe to this thread! We are going to Disney the third week in April. Got a room only deposit on the PopCentury already, just waiting to see the new rates.We originally wanted to go in December of 2007, but the cost of going then was not working for us.
Carol:tigger:

[summerrluvv]

Wanna subscribe to this thread! We are going to Disney the third week in April. Got a room only deposit on the PopCentury already, just waiting to see the new rates.We originally wanted to go in December of 2007, but the cost of going then was not working for us.
Carol:tigger:


How do you get a room only deposit if the rates aren't out yet? :confused3

[Davey-D-99]

We have a Room Only deposit down for POR...April 26th
1st ever WDW family Vacation.

I just called 1-800-828-0228. It reserved at 2007 rates.
She told me I could upgrade to "package" later once the rates for 2008 come out. Then if a code comes out for our week we can apply that.

[n2mm]

We'll be there and will book in late September when my 7 month window opens for DVC. Looking at BWV or BCV. 2 weeks, April 26 to May 9.

[jgraney106]

:goofy: How do you get a room only deposit if the rates aren't out yet? :confused3

They accepted the $145.12 deposit for Pop Century at the current 2007 rate. I know it will change, but it's a start in my planning and I can add to it after the rates change if I want to. A deposit on a room makes the vacation feel like it's really going to happen and gives me the fun of staring to plan also. I also reserved a car with Dollar. It a high rate , but I keep checking it and asit goes down I just rebook again.
Carol
DH (54):goofy: DW (50) :tigger: DD (18):tink: Nephew(7):stitch:

[summerrluvv]

:goofy:

They accepted the $145.12 deposit for Pop Century at the current 2007 rate. I know it will change, but it's a start in my planning and I can add to it after the rates change if I want to. A deposit on a room makes the vacation feel like it's really going to happen and gives me the fun of staring to plan also. I also reserved a car with Dollar. It a high rate , but I keep checking it and asit goes down I just rebook again.
Carol
DH (54):goofy: DW (50) :tigger: DD (18):tink: Nephew(7):stitch:

Cool, thanks! I want to start planning and would feel better just reserving now rather than waiting until the actual rates are released!

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

We are booked room only at CSR for April 5-12. Glad to see some Budget Board friends are watching for codes - we're sure to get a deal then! :cool1: I'd love to upgrade to AKL if the construction is almost done and if I can get a deal. We usually go Value Season, so Regular Season is giving DH sticker shock! :eek:

[jtnsami]

popcorn:: I'll wait with you

[mommykds]

We are going April 19-24 at POP, then a 3 day Wonder cruise.

We are doing the opposite!
Wonder 4 night cruise 4/20-4/24 & then Pop from 4/24-4/29.

[Boatingmom]

We're booked for a room only April 25th for seven days. I guess we'll add the other components later. Maybe I'll hold out till March to see if they give free hoppers. Can't wait!!!!!!!!! We've stayed at the Poly and AKL in the past. Going to do the Hoop Dee Doo Review this time. waiting for the 180 day window to make ADR's.

[Boatingmom]

Did I mention we're doing a 3 day Royal Carribean cruise at the end from 5/2- 5/5. (We already did the Disney cruise in the past but found we missed Casinos and some of the adult entertainment.)

[bnk1120]

We're hoping to go in April also but I'm waiting for the rates to come out (isn't everyone!!!!) to see if it will be April or February.

[chuckm403]

Booked room only at WL. Waiting for pagkage rates as well! :confused3

[marshallandcartersmo]

just bumpin'! :cheer2:

[MissyL]

Hi, new here to posting but I have been reading trip reports for months!

Jumping in on the April 2008 thread.
We are taking my daughter princess: for her 1st trip April 20 - April 25.

Not sure where to stay yet. I stayed at the Poly a few years back when my sisters and I did the Land/Sea vacation and would love to stay there again.

[jakenjess]

I'll join in the waiting for April. We usually have APs, but for this trip I'm not sure it will be cost effective. Does anyone know if there are any general codes for this time of year? We'll be going around the third week of April. Thanks!

[JBurke]

Thanks for bumping.

I want to do a March 29-April 5 vacation when the kids are spring break.
I waiting until they release the 2008 packages until I make my reservation.

[Emme]

Count us in April 20-26. We are taking my very healthy and energetic 80 year old mom so we are hoping to make this a really special trip and stay at a deluxe. Here is some pixie dust for some great rates:wizard:

[Tonyspad]

We are headed to the BWI in April-- I need a discount !!!!:rotfl:

[tlloftus]

Enough is enough...We want the 2008 rates!

[uratoon]

We are booked room only at CSR for April 5-12. Glad to see some Budget Board friends are watching for codes - we're sure to get a deal then! :cool1: I'd love to upgrade to AKL if the construction is almost done and if I can get a deal. We usually go Value Season, so Regular Season is giving DH sticker shock! :eek:

We will also be at CSR April 5 - 8!! Then we are moving over to the Contemporary April 8 - 13.
We are hoping for a code for CSR. Our rate now is $210 a night!! :sad2:

Come on Code!!

[Aiko]

We're going for our first Disney trip on April 26-May 5. :woohoo: Already have one of the ASMu Family suites booked so I'm hoping they'll release a code that's good for them too. I read that they've included the suites the last 2 times so I'm hoping they'll do it next year too.

[momtoccc]

I'm going to sign up for this thread - I have a work convention near WDW next April and I want to add a few days at WDW. Are the codes just for AP members or Florida residents? Or do they apply to everyone? We are going in November and I was thinking of adding the non-expiration and a few days to our Park Hopper passes which will be cheaper than starting with new passes in April. Is that a good idea? If I do that then I would NOT be booking a package, just doing room only, right??

Thanks!

[My2Cinderellas]

I'll jump on board too! We have several possibilities to consider but need a room for April 27 - May 3 or 4.

We'll have a car the first day or two as we're ocming from the beach, but would like to use ME to get back to the airport.

If we go for 6 nights we'll just stay put somewhere.
If we go for 7 nights, then I'm stronly considering either S/D or renting points at OKW the first 5 nights, and moving to WL for the last 2.

[spankysmom]

I am hoping to find out as soon as possible!!

[cwyskowski]

We're heading down April 18th-24th. Seems like our annual spring break trip. Never stayed on property though, so we can't wait!:banana:

[RockyMtnHi]

Signing on - bringing the kids (4) and grandkids (5) to AKL 13-19 April 2008. Will be looking for those codes!

[kgulley]

I am in the midst of planning our 1st trip to WDW! I am overwhlemed to say the least. I am a teacher in Massachusetts so we have to go during a school vacation and I am not allowed to take days off before or after a vacation so I am trying not to let the $$$ overwhelm me. I didn't know there was any such thing as codes!!! How do I find out about them and if I book my trip and then find an applicable code will they apply it?
Would love to hear from you.

[RockyMtnHi]

Disney releases discount codes to the general public several times a year. It's usually based around the slower occupancy periods. My TA tells me that WDW will honor those discounts even if you are already booked. Keep your eye on the discount page and keep your fingers crossed!

[wendy7111904]

We are going for our honeymoon April 5-12. I could really use a code!!!

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Just saw on Disney.com that our week (April 5-12) is one of the Wonderful Weeks of Spring for expected lower attendance. Woo-hoo! :cool1: Now if I only knew how much we would be paying! :hourglass

[wendy7111904]

Just saw on Disney.com that our week (April 5-12) is one of the Wonderful Weeks of Spring for expected lower attendance. Woo-hoo! :cool1: Now if I only knew how much we would be paying! :hourglass

I hope the attendance is low that week too. We are honeymooning April 5-12.

[spankysmom]

We are going April 8 for 5 nights. I wonder if there will be any special deals then? Do you know?

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

I hope the attendance is low that week too. We are honeymooning April 5-12.

Congratulations! What a great place to be on a honeymoon! :bride: If you wear the bride and groom mouse ears, we might see you (if you venture outside the room ;) ).

[Jess3kids]

Can we join in the fun! This will be trip #3 for dh and I. Our last trip I was expecting baby #2 so this will be our oldest daughters second trip and our younger two kids 1st trip. We are planning on going April 19-27. The kids can't wait!

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

My reservation has been updated with 2008 rates. For CSR, April 5 is $175 (standard room), April 6-10 are $165, and April 11 is $175. Last year's regular season rate was $165, so I'm not complaining. Now to watch for codes and the release of AAA rates. :thumbsup2

[uratoon]

My reservation has been updated with 2008 rates. For CSR, April 5 is $175 (standard room), April 6-10 are $165, and April 11 is $175. Last year's regular season rate was $165, so I'm not complaining. Now to watch for codes and the release of AAA rates. :thumbsup2


How did you get those rates?

Ours show this.
Dates-------- Prices
Sat, Apr 05 $ 195.00
Sun, Apr 06 $ 185.00
Mon, Apr 07 $ 185.00

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

How did you get those rates?

Ours show this.
Dates-------- Prices
Sat, Apr 05 $ 195.00
Sun, Apr 06 $ 185.00
Mon, Apr 07 $ 185.00

Do you have a king bed or a waterview room? They are both $185/195. The standard view with two doubles is $165/175.

Tried to get the AAA rate, but it was not available (but it was for king rooms when I called). I wonder if some rooms are blocked for a convention or other event?

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Count me in for April 2008....I'm crossing my fingers for a discount on the CR!! :goodvibes

[orlosipher]

I'm joining in here. We're hoping to go April 19-26 for our DS's second trip and our DD's first trip. We stayed off-world in a 2 bedroom condo for our 2 previous trips, but we're considering staying at POR this time and doing without a rental car. Codes will certainly help us make our decision!

[NeverlandPixie]

Subscribing ... :)

[ltl engine]

We're also watching for codes. Going April 27th or 28th until May 1st, the DCL for 4 days. We're looking for VWL or WL, can't wait for a code

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

We were thinking of taking a short trip in Jan or Feb 08, but my DH said he might be in FL on business in April. I automatically thought spring break crowds - no way! But I also saw on Disney's site that the first two weeks of April are listed as wonderful weeks of Disney. Could this be because Easter is in March in 2008 and maybe spring break crowds will be gone?

My only experience at Disney was in the beginning of September. It was super hot, but the crowds were really low. I like the idea of being able to see the Flower & Garden Festival and the cooler weather, but how will the crowds be? And how much more will regular season cost me than value?

Thanks for the help! :thumbsup2

[marshallandcartersmo]

We were thinking of taking a short trip in Jan or Feb 08, but my DH said he might be in FL on business in April. I automatically thought spring break crowds - no way! But I also saw on Disney's site that the first two weeks of April are listed as wonderful weeks of Disney. Could this be because Easter is in March in 2008 and maybe spring break crowds will be gone?

My only experience at Disney was in the beginning of September. It was super hot, but the crowds were really low. I like the idea of being able to see the Flower & Garden Festival and the cooler weather, but how will the crowds be? And how much more will regular season cost me than value?

Thanks for the help! :thumbsup2


What is that??

We are hoping to go in early April too...........PRAYing most of the Spring Breakers will be gone by then. We're actually taking DS6 out of school for a week so we'll hopefully miss most of the huge crowds. I understand April at Disney is crowded, but I'm also thinking (hoping) with Easter in March, April will be a bit less crowded...........

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

On Disney's site, somewhere around the calendar or something... I don't remember exactly where... you can click on the Wonderful Weeks of Disney. It shows the different seasons and then the months. The days of the month that are highlighted are the Wonderful Weeks, which are supposed to have lighter crowds.

I found it... http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/tickets/wwod/landing?id=WWODLandingPage

[uratoon]

We were there year before last for the wonderful weeks of Disney and it was VERY crowded!

I hope next year is better. I think the second week in April will be better since Easter is the end of March.

[JBurke]

Well I have booked our March 30-April 5, 2008 trip! That is when my kids have spring break.
I am hoping the Easter crowds will have thinned out by then.
This will be our first time going in the spring. Hoping for nice weather!

We are staying at WL in a junior suite.

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Subscribing. We are DVC members and will be at VWL during the week, first week of April 08. If a deal comes out I may add on a couple of nights at a regular resort.

Also hoping for nice weather and lower crowds. Went in June 07 for Star Wars and had a great time but so crowded and HOT!

Keeping my fingers crossed for us all!

[MamaOfTwoPrincesses]

subscribing
School vacation is the week of April 21 here in MA, and we'd love to visit WDW again! Especially since Easter is so early next year!

[C-CMom]

Subscribing.

[jjohnson]

Our spring break for our district in NY begins 4/19:cool1: I'm hoping to see what Disney is like with "normal" weather:sunny: I have a ressie for PLVC but if no AP rates are available @ Polynesian - I'm switching.

[Microcell]

My DD turns Disney Adult on April 30th, so I am contemplating a "DD is still 9" trip in April!!!

[Luvin*Livvy]

We are going to be booking April 1st-April 9th! ;0) Looking to stay at CSR with my husband and 2 year old, as well as my Mom and Dad! Can't beat going with Grandma and Grandpa!

I CAN'T WAIT!!!! OOOOO I gotta a change my siggy! ;0)

[Goofy22]

I hope the rack rates are out soon, as I'm itching to book this trip. We're going at the end of April and I can't wait to make it official. In '06 we went in April and got free park hoppers and water parks but that deal didn't come out until March. I'll take any discount I can get.
Lori

HI! Could you tell me how you got this deal? And who you booked thru? because we are doing a trip for dd's 8th grade graduation and we are leaning towards the End of April into May or early May! Any suggestions or hwlp would be appreciated! Thanks!!:flower3:

[Goofy22]

We were thinking of taking a short trip in Jan or Feb 08, but my DH said he might be in FL on business in April. I automatically thought spring break crowds - no way! But I also saw on Disney's site that the first two weeks of April are listed as wonderful weeks of Disney. Could this be because Easter is in March in 2008 and maybe spring break crowds will be gone?

My only experience at Disney was in the beginning of September. It was super hot, but the crowds were really low. I like the idea of being able to see the Flower & Garden Festival and the cooler weather, but how will the crowds be? And how much more will regular season cost me than value?

Thanks for the help! :thumbsup2

Sprin Break depending on where you live will probably be over by the begining of April! Easter is the end of march but this past year when it was april 8th the end of spring break was the following week! We went over Spring Break / Easter! Let me tell you never again! It was ridiculous! You couldnt move no matter where you were! We spent alot of time at the pool and resort! and went to parks at night when it was a lil slower! Spring Break will probably start the End of February begining of March since Easter is the end of March! This past Easter Spring Breaks depending on where you lived started as early as the begining of March and Easter was April 8th! So I would say you would be safe from crowds by the first if not definitely the second week of April! I hear June is horrible too! for crowds! We've been there over spring break before and it was fine but never spring break that coincided with easter! Horrific! I've also bee there August/ September and the weather was sooo HOT! wont do that again! But there were not crowds! So thats why we are trying the end of April/ May 2008 because I hear it is great! And I love April in FLA anyway! :banana: So hopefully they will have some good deals for us!

[disneynewman]

Subscribing!
BTW New Englanders....have you noticed that MA and NH have the same April break next year? Weird... NH is usually a week after MA

[Princess-Less]

Subscribing!
BTW New Englanders....have you noticed that MA and NH have the same April break next year? Weird... NH is usually a week after MA

Subscribing too. BTW...some NH towns must be on a different schedule, as we are in Southern NH and our April break is (as usual) a week after MA...begins 4/28.

[Marie17]

Subscribing too. BTW...some NH towns must be on a different schedule, as we are in Southern NH and our April break is (as usual) a week after MA...begins 4/28.

Gosh if our kids got Spring Break starting 4/28 then they would only have 2 weeks of school after they return. Kids usually get out of school here about the 15th of May.

[disneynewman]

Subscribing too. BTW...some NH towns must be on a different schedule, as we are in Southern NH and our April break is (as usual) a week after MA...begins 4/28.

I just double checked our school's (Alton) online web site and we have the week of the 21st off....strange. Oh well!

[lpberg]

We just booked our trip last Friday.....We're headed down to stay at WL from 4/16 through 4/23. Our spring break falls at easter (like a lot of others!) so I'm hopeful that college crowds/spring break crowds will be gone by then. We got the AAA rate but had to "upgrade" to Courtyard View - no Woods View rooms left at AAA rate (but I'll keep checking!) Come on codes!

Lynne

[drag n' fly]

Going sometime the first 2 weeks of April. Dh and I are going down for a DVC looky loo! We may also rent points if that works out also. Dh wants to stay at the GF though :love:

[Wingedheart]

Just DH and I are going April 12th - 16th :love: :love:

[Goofy22]

We just booked our trip last Friday.....We're headed down to stay at WL from 4/16 through 4/23. Our spring break falls at easter (like a lot of others!) so I'm hopeful that college crowds/spring break crowds will be gone by then. We got the AAA rate but had to "upgrade" to Courtyard View - no Woods View rooms left at AAA rate (but I'll keep checking!) Come on codes!

Lynne

Are you going 2008? Easter is the End of march the 23rd of march actually and our kids spring break is from 3/23 thru 3/28/2008 we are going the end of april into May to miss the Easter spring break crowd! Spring Break alone no biggie together with easter forget it! I'm going to be booking our room this week havent decided where we want to stay thinking AKL

[fernifamily]

Hi there, we are thinking of planning a trip in april 08, when kids are on spring break. This is the first I have heard of discount codes. Should I book now? Are the hotels going to be all booked or are the rates going to go up if I wait. Last time we went to WDW we stayed off the property. I would love to stay at WDW this time if we could afford it. Thanks for the info.

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Hi there, we are thinking of planning a trip in april 08, when kids are on spring break. This is the first I have heard of discount codes. Should I book now? Are the hotels going to be all booked or are the rates going to go up if I wait. Last time we went to WDW we stayed off the property. I would love to stay at WDW this time if we could afford it. Thanks for the info.

WDW room rates are set for 2008 - they will not change. What might happen is that the standard rooms (least expensive) might book up, or your resort of choice might book up. If codes are released for April, it likely will not be until February or March of next year, and it might be package only or room-only.

If you are going at a popular time, you are much more likely to find lower availability, but sometimes that is not the case. For example, we are booked for April 5-12, 2008 at CSR. It is listed on the Disney website as a Wonderful Week, which typically means lower park attendance (not near Easter or Passover next year). The strange thing is that CSR is completely booked that week except for the suites, and it has been since the week rates were released. I don't know if a convention is holding a large block of rooms, but it is unusual to have the resort full this early. Other resorts have availability that week, so it seems to be a CSR thing.

You can book room-only now and hold your room. You pay a one-night deposit and can cancel up to six days in advance. If you book a package now, you pay a $200 deposit and pay the rest by 45 days in advance. A code can be applied to an existing reservation as long as there is availability at that resort for that room type (e.g. there are a certain number of discounts for Woods view at WL - when that number is reached, you can't book the discount, even if you have a room of that type booked.)

Sorry for the over-long answer - hope this helps some!

[disneynewman]

Just booked OKW for April 19-26!!! I went through AAA. For a 2 bedroom villa, 4 adults/2 kids, hopper passes, no dining Diney quote was $6553, AAA...$5829:cool1:

[fernifamily]

Stitchandpoohsmom,

Thanks for all the info. My girls dance for a competition team here on long island and i just heard last night through the grapevine that we may be going to WDW for a competion in the summer, I love disney, but Florida in July, Yuck! I am hoping it is not true because I really want to go in April. I am hoping to find out soon so that I can make my reservations so I can make sure we get a room. Thanks again!!:thumbsup2

[Tigger969]

Subscribing here too! Family reunion is the 19th - 26th of April and we will all be staying at the ASM-Family Suites.

Would love to see a code!

[TwingleMum]

Hi Everyone :wave2: I'm planning on an April 08 trip probably the week of 4/21. I'm not sure where yet.

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

We were in WDW in April of 2007 and would love to go again. I am waiting on JetBlue's airfares to come out for April before I book anything. Of course all of this depends on if and when I get a part time job to pay for it. If we go it will be April 20-26 or 27th staying at POR.

[Goofy22]

I need another vacation! I just booked Port Orleans Riverside for 4/29/2008- 5/6/2008 for my daughters 8th grade graduation trip!

[fernifamily]

Goofy22

I just received a quote from dreams unlimited travel for Port Orleans Riverside and I think the price is pretty reasonable including park tickets. I have never stayed on Disney Property before. How is this hotel? Any info you could give is appreciated. We will be there the week before you.

Thanks!

[Goofy22]

Goofy22

I just received a quote from dreams unlimited travel for Port Orleans Riverside and I think the price is pretty reasonable including park tickets. I have never stayed on Disney Property before. How is this hotel? Any info you could give is appreciated. We will be there the week before you.

Thanks!

HI! So could you share what youre quote was with the tickets and for how many days? If you want you can PM me! I don't really know much about the resort! I also picked it do to being reasonable if you goto the resort thread there is a POR thread gives lots of good info! I do know to Request the AB 14 or 16 or 27 or magnolia section if you are doing mansions we are getting a trundle so we are going to request AB 14 or 16 , 1st floor. These sections are close to the food courts and main pool and no far from the quite pool and bus stops. I understand if you are further back it could be a real hike to the food and pool and buses since the resort is large there is also a map on the por thread in one of the posts and you can see where everything is located! Were use to Dvc and looking at the map it seems to be set up alot like OKW and SSR! Looks very nice I know some people who have stayed there they say its gorgeous the atmosphere is like a deluxe resort they say! Check out resorts and POR thread! :thumbsup2

[stingmom]

looking for a short stay for our 10yr anniversary! (w/o the kiddies! OH MY!!)

[Poohbr98]

Im trying to plan a surprise disney trip for my husband. Our anniversary is in april and was thinking of going then and surprising him at xmas witht the trip. He really wants to go for the halloween thing in octobeer and I would love to see disney at xmas. We were in disney the end of april beginning of may in 06 for our honeymoon. Any ideas of what would be the best time to go would be great.

[NeverlandPixie]

Just booked ... POFQ March 30 - April 5! :cool1:

[TwingleMum]

Im trying to plan a surprise disney trip for my husband. Our anniversary is in april and was thinking of going then and surprising him at xmas witht the trip. He really wants to go for the halloween thing in octobeer and I would love to see disney at xmas. We were in disney the end of april beginning of may in 06 for our honeymoon. Any ideas of what would be the best time to go would be great.

Halloween is one of the best times to go to WDW. On the Theme Park BB check out the Halloween Party threads. It is the best party WDW throws all year. SOOO much fun. And if you time it right Food & Wine is also happening. I would say go for Halloween. Save and give him the trip on your Anniv (its when he wants to go isn't it? You won't be sorry)

[Disneynut4ever]

Going 4/8 - 4/13. Yahoo!

[Corryn]

Im trying to plan a surprise disney trip for my husband. Our anniversary is in april and was thinking of going then and surprising him at xmas witht the trip. He really wants to go for the halloween thing in octobeer and I would love to see disney at xmas. We were in disney the end of april beginning of may in 06 for our honeymoon. Any ideas of what would be the best time to go would be great.

We've been to the MNSSHalloween Party twice and I can tell you, it is Heaven on Earth for me! My two teen daughters think it is just as awesome as I do. My husband also enjoys dressing up. I think it's the most magical time that I've ever been there, and the crowds are not bad.

I've never been down at Christmas time because I don't want to waste my money when it's crowded. I also don't enjoy taking a trip to Florida if I have to wear pants and a jacket. Some day I do want to go to enjoy Disney during the Christmas season, and since my birthday is sometimes on Thanksgiving Day, I keep hinting to my husband that it would be an awesome Birthday present, but we do Thanksgiving every year and he enjoys making his smoked and fried turkeys (I make the one in the oven)....

But I think you should go with the Halloween Party. Then for your next anniversary, try the Christmas Party. You should post a poll on the Theme Park thread, which is better, Christmas Party or Halloween Party?
and read the responses.
Have fun whenever you go!

[Goofy22]

Im trying to plan a surprise disney trip for my husband. Our anniversary is in april and was thinking of going then and surprising him at xmas witht the trip. He really wants to go for the halloween thing in octobeer and I would love to see disney at xmas. We were in disney the end of april beginning of may in 06 for our honeymoon. Any ideas of what would be the best time to go would be great.

I vote for October! we loved it the very end of the month we went it was awesome!

[mickey0930]

Are most of you planning on April because that is your kids spring breaks? If so what are the dates of spring breaks for most of you? I would think that would make the crowds a little heavier, what are your thoughts?

[Disneynut4ever]

We are planning to go 4/8 - 4/13 because we are attending with our DD's high school band, who will be performing at Magic Kingdom during the evening parade. Our kids' spring break is actually 3/31 - 4/4.

But that's a good question. I think I will post a poll.

[jgraney106]

We are planning to go from April 10th or 11th until April 20th , but we will be going to Tampa for a few days to visit with a relative first. The schools here are closed Monday April 14th through Friday April 18th.
Still waiting for JetBlue's April airfare!!!

[JBurke]

I am planning on April because my kids Spring Break is March 29-April 6 (we live in the western suburbs of Chicago.
I have never been during this time of year either.

[fernifamily]

We are planning on leaving NY (we are driving!!) on April 16th and taking the kids out of school fo 2 days, our spring break is April 21-25, we will start our return drive back on April 26. From what I have been reading, not too many schools have off this week. Any one hear anything different?

[mikamah]

Our spring break is the week of 4/21, but since my son is in kindergarten, I'm thinking of taking him out for a week earlier in the month, probably around the 2nd-8th. The flights from boston or manchester nh are almost double during the spring break week.

[My2Cinderellas]

April spring break seems to be an east coast thing. Ours is the 3rd week in March and has nothing to do with when Easter falls, all of Iowa is sometime in March.

The kids have 1.5 days off at the end of April, and that is a great time for DH to take off work, so that's when we are going.

[TinkAsh2001]

My friend and I are polanning to go March 28th-April 4th! Doesnt seem to be a BIG spring break week! All well if it is we will have a blast at disney no matter if we stand in line or not! Im so excited!

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

We are planning the last week of April (20-26) because that is my kids spring break. We went this April, same week and the crowds weren't too bad, but I also did follow Tour Guide Mikes advice on his days, and plan to do the same this year.

[Amyshubby]

We are thinking of going April 5-13, which is NOT our spring break. We just figured it was more then week after Easter, and most of the April breaks seem later in the month. This was confirmed by it being a Wonderful Week of Disney. However, based on some responses to a thread I posted a few weeks ago saying the crowds will still be high, we are semi-considering the beginning of February instead. Our kids like to swim and I figure April would be better for that. Still, if the lines for the rides are a lot shorter, that will make for a much happier 7 and 4 year old!

[Sandi]

We're planning on April 5 through April 12 which is DD12's Spring Break.

Do you really think there will be a discount for April 2008? I thought there wasn't one for April 2007 and that, in 2006, it was only for AP holders and FL residents. I sure hope I'm wrong!

[TinkAsh2001]

I dont know anything about codes I have always stayed off property. But we booked through Small World Vacations and I am not gonna look foward to a code that way I dont get disappointed! But we can hope!! We are booked for POP March 28-April 2! I am so EXCITED!

[Wingedheart]

We're going April 12-16 and the week of April 14-18 is when my kids are off school (we're in Western NY).

We went over our kids April break in 2005, in early May in 2006, and in July 2007 - I don't really notice a huge difference in crowds between any of these trips. But, we always get to the parks at opening, use Extra Magic morning hours and FastPass and we've always done really well despite crowd levels.

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

We're planning on April 5 through April 12 which is DD12's Spring Break.

Do you really think there will be a discount for April 2008? I thought there wasn't one for April 2007 and that, in 2006, it was only for AP holders and FL residents. I sure hope I'm wrong!

In April of 2007 they gave away the hoppers, water parks and more options for no charge. We didn't use it because we would have lost our AAA discount. We don't really use hoppers anyway and the kids didn't want to go to the water parks so it really wasn't worth it to us.

[Sandi]

In April of 2007 they gave away the hoppers, water parks and more options for no charge. We didn't use it because we would have lost our AAA discount. We don't really use hoppers anyway and the kids didn't want to go to the water parks so it really wasn't worth it to us.

That's right. I forgot about that promotion. Something is better than nothing and we always hop and go to the water parks. Thanks.

[NeverlandPixie]

With the Cdn dollar so high right now, I am hoping for a repeat of 2004 or 2005, when they had the Canadian at par promotion. Here's to hoping ...

[fernifamily]

I Did it!! We are official booked at POR, April 18-26!!:yay: I booked trough AAA and I am saving over $200 than if i was going through a travel agent. I didn't book the meal plan yet. I am still trying to decide if it will be worhth it.

[Imgoingwdw]

Thinking about going March 29 - April 4. This week is marked as a wonderful week of Disney. :yay: Do they usually have special discounts for those weeks? It will be our 25th anniversary :hug: and we would like to be able to stay at one of the Deluxes but, if there are no codes we may have to go with a value. Also, hoping most of the Spring Breakers have already gone back to school. I know that our Spring Break is the starts on Good Friday and runs through the end of Easter week.

[marshallandcartersmo]

Thinking about going March 29 - April 4. This week is marked as a wonderful week of Disney. :yay: Do they usually have special discounts for those weeks? It will be our 25th anniversary :hug: and we would like to be able to stay at one of the Deluxes but, if there are no codes we may have to go with a value. Also, hoping most of the Spring Breakers have already gone back to school. I know that our Spring Break is the starts on Good Friday and runs through the end of Easter week.

Where is that marked and what does it mean?? thanks

[Imgoingwdw]

It's on the homepage of the disney site, under lighter crowds. It is supposed to be weeks that are not as crowded as the rest of the year. As many people as there are that have said they are on Spring Break during this time, I'm surprised that there are any Wonderful Weeks during April.:confused3

[Disneynut4ever]

HI! So could you share what youre quote was with the tickets and for how many days? Could I hear what your quote was as well?

[fernifamily]

Could I hear what your quote was as well?

Hi I will send you a private message with the quote, I don't know if I am allowed to say what it was on the message boards.

[marshallandcartersmo]

Just bumping back up to the first page............

[Imgoingwdw]

Just bumping to make sure it stays on first page:cool1: :santa:

[marvel]

Excuse my ignorance but I just found out that even Aussies can book AAA room only packages so just wondering what these 'Codes' are that everyone is waiting for? I understand its a discount code, but where does it come out? We are also planning for April 20. Can you only get AAA prices if you phone WDW?

[tombo65]

Subscribing. Our break is the week of April 7th. 5th to the13th for us.

[Quinn222]

Excuse my ignorance but I just found out that even Aussies can book AAA room only packages so just wondering what these 'Codes' are that everyone is waiting for? I understand its a discount code, but where does it come out? We are also planning for April 20. Can you only get AAA prices if you phone WDW?


AAA can be had at any time if they are available, just have your agent ask for you or call WDW and ask. You do need to be a AAA member though. The codes we are all waiting for are discounts that Disney offers for AP holders, Disney Visa holders and FL residents. After that they sometimes will have a general public code as well.

[wezee]

Just found out my boss will be on vacation in April....so would be a great time to add a long weekend trip. Would be interested in codes April 16 thru 20th.:woohoo:

[Corryn]

We are planning on leaving NY (we are driving!!) on April 16th and taking the kids out of school fo 2 days, our spring break is April 21-25, we will start our return drive back on April 26. From what I have been reading, not too many schools have off this week. Any one hear anything different?

That's when we were also planning on going down :)
We're in Sachem and we also have this break.

As for AAA discounts, I tried getting one for a Theme Park View at the GF and there were no AAA rates left for that week. I'm thinking of just booking - Once you book and a better rate comes out, you can call up and get the rate or the discount, right?

[sleeping beauty 2]

Our schools in CT spring break is April 12 - 19th. We are planning a trip Apr 12 - 14th at BWI and then heading to Vero beach for the rest of the week. Have already booked the week at VB, but decided that we wanted a little WDW fix and need to book the 2 nights. Hoping for a code.

[ksoehrlein]

I'm planning to take my son on a Mommy-and-me trip for his 5th birthday (April 27). When I did the same for DD's 5th birthday, we snagged a PIN postcard rate. Here's hoping for a similar lucky break -- or a terrific general public code!

[Goofy22]

We just once again switched our vacation because it collided with another persons in my department with more seniority so I am hoping for some good general public codes also for 3/30-4./05/08!!! It is also listed as a wonderful week of Disney! I hope they are correct!!!

[monami7]

We will be there April 20 - 27. I booked the weekend at POP today. I have to wait for Thursday to try for AKV or BWV. If nothing else we should be able to get OKW. I am really hoping for AKV though! We are DVC members and have never been in April. Also never stayed at a value. It should be an interesting trip.
Heidi

[TinkAsh2001]

We will be at POP March 28-April 2! I am so excited already!:cool1:

[scottny]

i am going 4/5 - 4/12 at Por I believe. Or POP. I cannot decide. I will wait to see if codes come out.

[dizydreamer]

Our schools in CT spring break is April 12 - 19th. We are planning a trip Apr 12 - 14th at BWI and then heading to Vero beach for the rest of the week. Have already booked the week at VB, but decided that we wanted a little WDW fix and need to book the 2 nights. Hoping for a code.


Same time frame here. We are going from 4/12 to 4/19 all at the world. We need a big fix as it has been 5 years since we have gone. Right now we are staying at CBR but would like to be able to do WL. So it's "Let's play the waiting game!"

[joycepa]

Subscribing!! We booked CSR for 4/28/2008- 5/04/2008.
We are arriving in Florida on the 25th and staying at a soon to be determined hotel in Universal Studios!!!!:confused3
This will be our first Spring trip. And last one taking DD14 out of school.:sad1:
We are getting ready to make dining ressies on Oct 31. :banana:

[fernifamily]

Does anyone know when Jet Blue will come out with their rates for April? We are going from April 16 - April 26 and I really don't want to drive, but I refuse to pay $400 per person. We are a family of 5, that money could be put to much better use at WDW:lmao:

[laughinplace199]

Does anyone know when Jet Blue will come out with their rates for April? We are going from April 16 - April 26 and I really don't want to drive, but I refuse to pay $400 per person. We are a family of 5, that money could be put to much better use at WDW:lmao:

JetBlue fares for April are out now! When you go to the home page, click "book your flight" at the top. For some reason, if you enter your info on the home page, it only shows dates up to Feb., but if you click "Book your flight" you are taken to another page where you can access Mar and Apr fares. We're going the 16th of April too!

[fernifamily]

Thanks so much for the info, it would only be $99 to fly down to Florida, but it would cost almost $400 to fly back!!!!:eek: That's just crazy. I'm not sure what we are going to do. My DH says to stay 2 extra days and leave on Tuesday, and then the airfare goes down to $139 pp., but then I would have to take the kids out of school for a total of 5 days, and I hate to do that the 2 big ones are in Middle school and I feel that they would miss so much work. I don't know what we are going to do yet.:confused3

[scottny]

jetblue is pricey right now for April.

anyone know when Southwest will release April rates and dates.

[laughinplace199]

Thanks so much for the info, it would only be $99 to fly down to Florida, but it would cost almost $400 to fly back!!!!:eek: That's just crazy. I'm not sure what we are going to do. My DH says to stay 2 extra days and leave on Tuesday, and then the airfare goes down to $139 pp., but then I would have to take the kids out of school for a total of 5 days, and I hate to do that the 2 big ones are in Middle school and I feel that they would miss so much work. I don't know what we are going to do yet.:confused3

I know what you mean. I originally wanted to leave for WDW on April 19th, 20th, or 21st and come home on the 26th, 27th, or 28th, but the fares were too high. I ended up playing with the dates a little and we're going Apr 16-24. The kids will miss 2 days of school since their break starts on the 21st. I'm ok with them missing 2 days (they're in 3rd and 1st grades) - and of course they don't mind either! I hope you can find flights that work for you!

[Sandi]

jetblue is pricey right now for April.

anyone know when Southwest will release April rates and dates.

Southwest's website says:

We are currently accepting air reservations through March 7, 2008. On November 8, we plan to open the schedule for purchase through May 9, 2008. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.

We're waiting for April 5 - 12. I was hoping that they'd come out with the April schedule in October. I think we'll just have to hope and watch.

[scottny]

Southwest's website says:

We are currently accepting air reservations through March 7, 2008. On November 8, we plan to open the schedule for purchase through May 9, 2008. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.

thank you. I didn't even notice the November mentioning on the webiste. :confused3
thanks again.

[Sandi]

I missed it, too. Another Dis'er pointed it out to me. Let's hope they come out with April soon. And April resort discounts, too.

[Goofy22]

jetblue is pricey right now for April.

anyone know when Southwest will release April rates and dates.

I heard arounf November 8th dates for southwest should be open thru april but that is subject to change.

[herewegodisney]

:hourglass Waiting here, too!
Melissa

[THERESA522]

Why are the flights soooo expensive? Last May we paid about $225 round trip from NJ to FL - same flights are now listed @ $530!!! Yikes.

[scottny]

Why are the flights soooo expensive? Last May we paid about $225 round trip from NJ to FL - same flights are now listed @ $530!!! Yikes.

my thoughts exactly.

[Mom2Evie]

Wow, I just checked flights for our Spring Break and I could book RT from Virginia to Orlando for $222 each. That's not bad, but I'm betting it will get a whole lot cheaper! Man, I love having Airtran & Southwest fly out of two airports that are less than 30 minutes from our house. It keeps fares low & competitive. On a couple of our trips, we've flown down Airtran and back up Southwest. The downside is that we can't just park our car at the airport, we'll have to get a friend to drive us.

[THERESA522]

My original $530 flight that I check from NJ to Orlando was leaving a Saturday morning. Same flight leaving on a Wedneday would be $188!!!!! Guess I'm going to have to go for an addt'l 3 days - poor me!:woohoo:

[Corryn]

Gosh, Theresa, I feel soooooooo bad for you:banana: Have a Great Time!

[Goofy22]

My original $530 flight that I check from NJ to Orlando was leaving a Saturday morning. Same flight leaving on a Wedneday would be $188!!!!! Guess I'm going to have to go for an addt'l 3 days - poor me!:woohoo:

I feel bad for you too! I had to do this last April! Would that be a Spirit Flight?

[THERESA522]

Well, let me tell you, I had to change a few things around for a $59 flight :banana:

We're flying JetBlue only 9 days, but were able to get 4 seats from NJ to Orlando for a wopping total of $555!!! :scared1: I just can't believe you can fly that cheap.

I'm thrilled, to say the least!

[monami7]

Well, let me tell you, I had to change a few things around for a $59 flight :banana:

We're flying JetBlue only 9 days, but were able to get 4 seats from NJ to Orlando for a wopping total of $555!!! :scared1: I just can't believe you can fly that cheap.

I'm thrilled, to say the least!

What airline is this? It seems that our dates are a fortune. If we could leave earlier it would be great but my DSD is in school and we cannot ake her out early! AHH

[THERESA522]

What airline is this? It seems that our dates are a fortune. If we could leave earlier it would be great but my DSD is in school and we cannot ake her out early! AHH


Airline is Jet Blue. It doesn't have service in a lot of cities, but for us, it worked.

[monami7]

OK we just booked on Air tran for April 19- 25. We leave 1 day early but not until 9pm, so we cans till spend the day in the parks. We paid $59 each way from NJ!!!

[TinkAsh2001]

Our plane tickets are like 292.00 each through cheap tickets...We kinda planned on it being 300.00 because of it being spring break and we are leaving on a friday morning!:cool1:

[monami7]

That is the prices I was getting a few days ago. Unless you already booked I would check again. Ours went from $300 to $150 overnight! It was $59 each way plus taxes.
Heidi

[TinkAsh2001]

thanks for the update I will check again!

[THERESA522]

FYI, I've found out the hard way that the best time to look for the cheapest airline prices are Saturdays, early morning. And, of course, always cheaper if you're not flying Saturday to Saturday.

[Tonyspad]

We are flying Jetblue from White Plains, NY for $99 each way during the April spring break. I was very happy with these fares.

[Corryn]

That's a good tip, never thought of that....I'm going to give it a "dry run":rotfl:

[monami7]

We looked at White Plains too. It was cheaper for us to fly out of Newark. $99 verses $59 each way. I liked the really late flight home too. A day in the park and then you don't have to pay for a hotel room!

Heidi

[Tonyspad]

We took a late flight home last year for the first time and it worked out great, and as you said we saved a days hotel fee. This year we are taking the 4:30 flight out of MCO to WP. I figure we can stay in the parks until 2 then head to the airport(another reason to rent a car!).

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

I just booked our flight out of Newark... 844 RT for all 5 of us. I didn't really want my kids out of school but the only way we can go is if they miss 3 days. The 3 days are before their spring break, so I am going to ask for their work, this way when we get back from WDW they have 4 days to do it.

[monami7]

Our flight leaves MCO at 9pm so we can pretty much have an early dinner or late lunch and head out. We are doing ME so we will need extra time I'm sure. I figure we should head out of the parks by 5pm.

[Tigger969]

I just booked our flight out of Newark... 844 RT for all 5 of us. I didn't really want my kids out of school but the only way we can go is if they miss 3 days. The 3 days are before their spring break, so I am going to ask for their work, this way when we get back from WDW they have 4 days to do it.


I'd love to know who you booked through everything that we saw was insane! We are going from the 19th through the 26th and figured it was another "Jersey Week" and the prices were going to be crazy!

[THERESA522]

I'd love to know who you booked through everything that we saw was insane! We are going from the 19th through the 26th and figured it was another "Jersey Week" and the prices were going to be crazy!


We were all talking about Jet Blue. We've all adjusted our days and are now leaving on Wednesdays - because the flights were so much cheaper!

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

I'd love to know who you booked through everything that we saw was insane! We are going from the 19th through the 26th and figured it was another "Jersey Week" and the prices were going to be crazy!

My dates are for April 15 through the 23rd. We leave on a Tuesday after school, the kids will miss 3 days. It was on Jet Blue.

[Tigger969]

Darn! My brother & sil won't take their kids outta school and my sister & bil are teachers...they are killin' me :lmao:!

Oh well, we are driving and all of them are flying...I'm just on the look-out to save them some loot.

Thanks for the info!

[monami7]

We are on Air Tran. We leave Sat. 04/19/08 and return 04/25/08 very late. from Newark. I think the $59 flights are left for the morning of the 18th and 20th and returning on the 26th early.
Heidi

[iloveeeyore]

This afternoon, I booked Airtran :goodvibes from White Plains for Thursday, April 17 for $101 and coming home a week later for $134. I should have booked late last night when we decided for sure to go. I lost the $101 fare on the return trip overnight. The whole thing for the 4 of us is a little over $1,000, so I guess that's not bad for Spring Break. :) I'm used to travelling in August with fares more in the $60-70 range, so this seems like a lot to me. (Congrats to those of you who got those great $59 fares, and good luck to the rest of you still waiting!) The worst is that our flight home leaves MCO around 3. Boo-hoo, nasty flight home...Bad, BAD flight home. :sad1:

Now we need some extra-special room-only or package codes!

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

I actually booked my trip with my AAA agent yesterday so now its all set in stone, the true countdown starts now, only 199 days. :cool1: But hey in just 19 days I can make my ADR's. :banana:

[vbalacek]

subscribing. Really hoping for AP code.

[My2Cinderellas]

I also booked airfare this week. I hate playing the waiting game with fares! Fares from Des Moines are nutso. crazy. rediculously high. and there are no direct flights to Florida, everything has a transfer.

So I booked non-stop flights out of Kansas City on Midwest. It's a 3 hour drive, but even with the cost of gas and a night at a hotel (park and fly) I'm still saving over $200 versus flying from DSM.

Yes, there may be Southwest special fares or dings that come out once they release the dates I need, but based on past fares, I would only be saving another $100 total for the 4 of us. I'll take the peace of mind and assigned seats now.

[scottny]

I also booked airfare this week. I hate playing the waiting game with fares! Fares from Des Moines are nutso. crazy. rediculously high. and there are no direct flights to Florida, everything has a transfer.

So I booked non-stop flights out of Kansas City on Midwest. It's a 3 hour drive, but even with the cost of gas and a night at a hotel (park and fly) I'm still saving over $200 versus flying from DSM.

Yes, there may be Southwest special fares or dings that come out once they release the dates I need, but based on past fares, I would only be saving another $100 total for the 4 of us. I'll take the peace of mind and assigned seats now.


I am waiting for Southwest to release April dates. :mad: they r very slow with it. Then I will book from Ohio and drive there from West Virginia.

[monami7]

SWA said they will update the dates on Nov. 5 I believe. So another month of waiting. It is kind of surprising because most people have booked by then?

[uratoon]

I'm waiting for airfare thats under $350 per person!!

Flights from Little Rock to Orlando are OUTRAGEOUS!


From Ft. Smith
Delta $699 a person
AA $487

from Little Rock
Delta $370
(this is ridiculous)

[scottny]

SWA said they will update the dates on Nov. 5 I believe. So another month of waiting. It is kind of surprising because most people have booked by then?

I just called and the rep told me that being Jetblue has there's out now they might release them earlier. Let's hope so.

[scottny]

I'm waiting for airfare thats under $350 per person!!

Flights from Little Rock to Orlando are OUTRAGEOUS!


From Ft. Smith
Delta $699 a person
AA $487

from Little Rock
Delta $370
(this is ridiculous)

may i ask what dates u r going?

[marshallandcartersmo]

FYI--

If anyone is a member of Tour Guide Mike, he has the April park hours up and running. It's not even on Disney's website yet! Yeah TGM!! Sorry I can't post here, would be against TGM's rules. But if you are a member, go check them out.

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

FYI--

If anyone is a member of Tour Guide Mike, he has the April park hours up and running. It's not even on Disney's website yet! Yeah TGM!! Sorry I can't post here, would be against TGM's rules. But if you are a member, go check them out.

I saw them this morning. :banana:

[scottny]

FYI--

If anyone is a member of Tour Guide Mike, he has the April park hours up and running. It's not even on Disney's website yet! Yeah TGM!! Sorry I can't post here, would be against TGM's rules. But if you are a member, go check them out.

how can he post them before Disney has. I would think that is a violation.

[marshallandcartersmo]

how can he post them before Disney has. I would think that is a violation.

I don't know how he does it. But I like it!

[scottny]

I don't know how he does it. But I like it!

does his plans really work? i was going to follow ug but I could get tgm.

[marshallandcartersmo]

does his plans really work? i was going to follow ug but I could get tgm.

We used him on our last trip, using him again for upcoming............

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

WE used TGM last year and I signed up again this year. It's definately worth the money.

[scottny]

i signed up last night also. my first time using him and it looks good. we shall see

[marshallandcartersmo]

i signed up last night also. my first time using him and it looks good. we shall see

Be sure and check out their forums. Last time I went, and I will this time too, I posted my touring plan on there and the "veterans" looked it over and gave me suggestions on how to tour more effectively.

[scottny]

Be sure and check out their forums. Last time I went, and I will this time too, I posted my touring plan on there and the "veterans" looked it over and gave me suggestions on how to tour more effectively.

i certainly will. thanks. I think I am pushing my trip up 3 months. :woohoo: so all planning is on hold for a day or 2.
thank you for the info about them checking it over.

[Riverhill]

April park hours are available on Disney World website now. I just got them.
Looking foward to 8 nights at POPprincess:

[iloveeeyore]

When can we expect AP codes to be released for April, do you think? I'm a first-timer for April planning.

[THERESA522]

I'll be checking in 4/2/08 and just made all my ADR's, INCLUDING lunch at the Castle. Anyone else complete their ADR's yet? I'm so excited! :banana:

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

I make my ADR's in 12 days, can't wait!!!!! :cool1:

[TinkAsh2001]

Im so excited! Our Adr's are made!!! YAY! Im so excited I wish I was leaving tomorrow!:banana:

[monami7]

I have my list but have another week and a half before I book them. More time to play with it I guess!

[Goofy22]

I'll be checking in 4/2/08 and just made all my ADR's, INCLUDING lunch at the Castle. Anyone else complete their ADR's yet? I'm so excited! :banana:

Yeppers! Made mine on the 2nd!!

3/30 Crystal Palace
3/31 Chef Mickeys
4/1 Sci Fi Dine Inn
4/2Whispering Canyon
4/3 Le ceiller
4/4 Coral reef

They may not be in the correct order but close! I cant wait to be back at the world!!

[MinnieMommy]

subscribing :surfweb:

[die2yourways]

I'm sort of new on this forum and i've posted a couple times. i'll be going on my honeymoon towards the end of april and i was curious if there was any clue as to when disney usually releases codes for this time period. i know you probably don't know the date but just a general idea. thanks so much

jeremy

[THERESA522]

I know last year, around February, there was an unbelievable 40% off pin code that was good for some time in April. I couldn't even imagine! :scared1:

[phanomouse]

subscribing

[Sandi]

I'm sort of new on this forum and i've posted a couple times. i'll be going on my honeymoon towards the end of april and i was curious if there was any clue as to when disney usually releases codes for this time period. i know you probably don't know the date but just a general idea. thanks so much

jeremy

Hi Jeremy:

Mary at Mousesavers.com has done a terrific job of keeping track of release dates over the years. You can check her historical analysis at http://www.mousesavers.com/historicalwdwdiscounts.html

Nothing is guaranteed, but it's helpful to see what WDW has done in the past. With WDW a lot busier now than it has been since 2001, it's hard to say what they'll do for April 2008, but this might help you evaluate things.

[die2yourways]

another question if you don't mind.

If I booked before the date they put out the codes, will Disney give me the code if I alert them that I know about it?

[Corryn]

Another question: I didn't know you could book ADR's THAT far in advance:confused3

[monami7]

180 days in advance! And if you have your heart set on something the sooner the better!

[travelmel]

Hi Jeremy:

Mary at Mousesavers.com has done a terrific job of keeping track of release dates over the years. You can check her historical analysis at http://www.mousesavers.com/historicalwdwdiscounts.html

Nothing is guaranteed, but it's helpful to see what WDW has done in the past. With WDW a lot busier now than it has been since 2001, it's hard to say what they'll do for April 2008, but this might help you evaluate things.

Hi, thanks for that link. I think we're going to be looking at March of 2009 but I'm interested in watching you April people GO GO GO for your ADRs. I'll be right there with you when my time comes. :cheer2:

Subscribing,
Melissa

[Sandi]

another question if you don't mind.

If I booked before the date they put out the codes, will Disney give me the code if I alert them that I know about it?

It's possible. If you book and then codes come out for your dates and resort AND they are available, you can get them applied to your reservation (or, you make a new reservation with the code and cancel your old reservation). We have done that. Sometimes we had to switch resorts, etc.

[northriver]

Subscribing

We are only going 4 days this year and I'm not sure how much if anything we'd save renewing the AP just to get a room discount. Anyone have and general idea what percentage an AP rate is so I can start to figure out if I'd have any potential savings? We are staying CR this trip.

[marshallandcartersmo]

just bumpin'!

[marshallandcartersmo]

just a bump!

[Jess3kids]

OMG, I just got a PIN in my e-mail!

It offers a discounted rate for value for 07 and then says...

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

Does the 20% apply for any resort or only value? We were doing CS for April 4-12th. I'm going to have to call and ask but if the moderate resorts are included in the 20% I'm going to be so excited! That could save us a bundle!

[delmar411]

OMG, I just got a PIN in my e-mail!

It offers a discounted rate for value for 07 and then says...

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

Does the 20% apply for any resort or only value? We were doing CS for April 4-12th. I'm going to have to call and ask but if the moderate resorts are included in the 20% I'm going to be so excited! That could save us a bundle!

Lucky duck!!! And BTW..:wave2: from IV Pumpkin patch! LOL I saw your siggy and it took me a min to place the names! ;)

I'd call and ask but it seems if the code if for value then the flex might be for value. If it's for moderate that would be awesome!

~Mary (aka twochickstwopumpkins)

[ajwomic]

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

What if your first night is 3/29??? Are you disqualified, or can it apply to the rest of the stay???:confused3

Alicia

[kujoman]

We are thinking of booking that first week of April and 20% off would seal the deal. How can I get the pin you have? When one is emailed to you is it just for you or can others use it? Thank you.

Kuj

[Jess3kids]

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

What if your first night is 3/29??? Are you disqualified, or can it apply to the rest of the stay???:confused3

Alicia

I dont know *my* pin had those dates on it and it happens to fit the days we were already planning on going. Different pins might have different dates though.

[Jess3kids]

We are thinking of booking that first week of April and 20% off would seal the deal. How can I get the pin you have? When one is emailed to you is it just for you or can others use it? Thank you.

Kuj

I actually ordered the free planning dvd on disneys website and about 2 days later I got the e-mail w/ the pin. It says non-transferable so I'm thinking it only works once ;o( Order the free dvd from disney though and maybe you'll get lucky too! I ordered mine Wednesday and got the code today.

[TinkAsh2001]

I am gonna e-mail my TA and see what she says!

[TwingleMum]

WARING GRAD NIGHTS I just wanted to warn people that certain weeks in April are going to be very crowded I heard that the weeks of 4/14 - 4/26 are going to be super busy due to Spring break and Grad nights. MK is closed friday night 4/18 and friday night 4/25. FYI

[ProudMomTo3Boys]

WARING GRAD NIGHTS I just wanted to warn people that certain weeks in April are going to be very crowded I heard that the weeks of 4/14 - 4/26 are going to be super busy due to Spring break and Grad nights. MK is closed friday night 4/18 and friday night 4/25. FYI

We were there last year during my kids spring break and there were grad nights and it wasn't very crowded at all. The longest we waited for a line was 20 minutes. If you use fast passes and get to the parks early its really not that bad.

[monami7]

We really have no other choise. It is my SD spring break and the only time she can join us. Everything is all booked so I hope it isn't too bad!

[TwingleMum]

We were there last year during my kids spring break and there were grad nights and it wasn't very crowded at all. The longest we waited for a line was 20 minutes. If you use fast passes and get to the parks early its really not that bad.

Last year a lot of schools did not have spring break then especially in the NE. All the schools in our area had spring break end of March , first week of April last year. This year Spring break is 4/19-4/27. So I think there will be a mini Jersey Week happening then.

[TJA]

Just curious on where it states that MK is closed on April 18 and April 25? I just booked our trip for during those dates. Before I booked, I checked the Walt Disney World site calendar for the month of April 2008 and it gives 9:00-7:00 as the hours of operation with no special events scheduled for both of those dates. Thanks!
:)

[My2Cinderellas]

Just curious on where it states that MK is closed on April 18 and April 25? I just booked our trip for during those dates. Before I booked, I checked the Walt Disney World site calendar for the month of April 2008 and it gives 9:00-7:00 as the hours of operation with no special events scheduled for both of those dates. Thanks!
:)

the MK is open, just closes early to host the grad night. these are good days to go to the MK if you don't mind not seeing Wishes or Spectromagic. We were at the MK on a Grad Night Friday in 2006 and the crowds were very light. We were there all afternoon until after 6pm and had a great day.

[TwingleMum]

Just curious on where it states that MK is closed on April 18 and April 25? I just booked our trip for during those dates. Before I booked, I checked the Walt Disney World site calendar for the month of April 2008 and it gives 9:00-7:00 as the hours of operation with no special events scheduled for both of those dates. Thanks!
:)

Thats why its closing at 7pm on a friday night ~ its Grad Night. It also means a large influx of HS kids at AS & POP.

[TJA]

Thanks for answers on grad nights. There are other nights besides Fridays during our stay that MK closes at 7:00, which is fine. We like to go to MK in the mornings anyway.

[punkin413]

Thanks for answers on grad nights. There are other nights besides Fridays during our stay that MK closes at 7:00, which is fine. We like to go to MK in the mornings anyway.

just FYI......there's a rumor that those other nights that MK is closing at 7:00 (not grad nights, but the other ones) will be for pirate and princess parties! :cool1: dates are not confirmed yet, but it IS confirmed that they're bringing them back for 2008. and MK doesn't normally close at 7:00 in april/may unless there's something behind it.

[Goofy22]

Last year a lot of schools did not have spring break then especially in the NE. All the schools in our area had spring break end of March , first week of April last year. This year Spring break is 4/19-4/27. So I think there will be a mini Jersey Week happening then.

Schools down here in South Jersey are on Spring Break from the 23 or close to that until returning on the 31st of March so you wont see us there unless we pull our children out of school! Like iI will be doing the last week of March thru the first week of April!! :thumbsup2 . Because it just gets too crowded down there then and when Spring Break falls over Easter forget it it's a mad house!! Last year our Spring break was the second week of April Starting the 8th until the returning on the 16th of April down here our spring Break is always the week after easter sunday and they get out early the previous thursday and off the previous friday also!

[crzy4my2]

just subscribing to the thread :goodvibes

We are going 4/16-4/23. Spring break in MA is 4/21-4/25
Staying at POFQ

[monami7]

We are going 4/19-4/25
Spring break is that week

[sallysmom]

We are also going April 19-26th as Long Island, NY is on break then. Or at least the area we're at is.

:cool1:

[SilverMickey]

New Hampshire has spring vacation April 19th until April 27th (includes weekends) We will be at Disney April 27th until May 4th. I think Mass and Vermont have break the same time. Maine is usually different.

Is is April yet?:)

[monami7]

We are also going April 19-26th as Long Island, NY is on break then. Or at least the area we're at is.

:cool1:

Were coming from LI as well! We are moving in a month!

[Mickdeb]

We are in NH and our break and most of the surrounding towns is April 28th-May2nd. We will be at the Poly from April 26th- May 4th:cool1:
Can't wait:)

[sallysmom]

Welcome to New York, Monami7!

Hope you love it here -- I do.

[tlloftus]

We will be staying at POP 19-24, then a 3 day wonder cruise. First time for my DS & DD.




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[disneynewman]

We are in NH and our break and most of the surrounding towns is April 28th-May2nd. We will be at the Poly from April 26th- May 4th:cool1:
Can't wait:)

Why did NH do it like this. Usually we are all 1 week after MA and now some are the same and some are the week after. I'm in the lakes region and we are the week of the 19th same as MA and a whole bunch of others it seems. Now I'm worried it's going to be really crowded.:eek:

[SilverMickey]

My kids particular school has always been this week (The last FULL week of April... Never laping into May. It is usually a weeks difference from Maine but the same as Mass. I just found out from here that some schools have the last week of April going into May off. Have a great vacation what ever you decide.

What are you plans for the Lakes Region in April? (I'm just thinking alot won't be open) However it is a beautiful place to visit even without the tourist stuff. :)

[lustergirl]

I booked AS Sports preferred for 4/17-4/21, just a short trip for me and my mom- she has never been to disney. We will be attending the flower festival at epcot then. My mom has difficulty getting around, especially long distance so I will be renting a wheelchair from a local orlando company. If there is a code that comes out I will upgrade to CSR!! But I am thinking that AS Sports preferred might be better because the preferred building at this resort are so close to everything and that would be great for my mom. At CSR there are no preferred rooms and we may get stuck in the boonies- not good for my mom because of her disabilities.

[disneynewman]

Oh we are going the week of the 19th no matter what, already booked at OKW:cool1: , just looks like there might be more people there than I initially thought but I've been there for Christmas so it can't be that bad.

The lakes region will be just starting to 'wake up' then. Most everything is up and running by Memorial Day but I like the quiet of non tourist season.

[flyingw/tink]

Does anyone know when they will announce dates for Princess and Pirates for April and/or May 2008. I'm booking my trip within the next week just trying to figure out if we want to go the last week in April or the first week in May. Any suggestions???

[Disneynut4ever]

OMG, I just got a PIN in my e-mail!

It offers a discounted rate for value for 07 and then says...

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

Does the 20% apply for any resort or only value? We were doing CS for April 4-12th. I'm going to have to call and ask but if the moderate resorts are included in the 20% I'm going to be so excited! That could save us a bundle!

I have never received a pin code. That pin would be so awesome -- I'm jealous.

[Quinn222]

Just changed from CSR to WL, now i really need a code! We'll go either way but a code sure would help.

[phillytwins]

Does anyone know when they will announce dates for Princess and Pirates for April and/or May 2008. I'm booking my trip within the next week just trying to figure out if we want to go the last week in April or the first week in May. Any suggestions???

I don't know, but someone mentioned in another thread that TGMike has some predictions for P&P Parties.

Hoping for one during April 5-12 :)

[TJA]

Does anyone know when they will announce dates for Princess and Pirates for April and/or May 2008. I'm booking my trip within the next week just trying to figure out if we want to go the last week in April or the first week in May. Any suggestions???

I suggest, through someone else's suggestion, to check the Disney site calendar and look when MK closes at 7:00 and that's a good indication of when the pirate and princess parties may be. BUT note that someone said there are grad nights at MK some of those nights -- someone mentioned 2 Fridays, April 18 and April 25, to be grad nights.

[northriver]

Grad nites are april 18/19 and 25/26 there is a site for Grad nite on the Disney site. http://disneyyouthgroups.disney.go.com/program/show/12

I don't think any of the Princess and Pirates Parties for 2008 have been announced yet.

[crzy4my2]

Grad nites are april 18/19 and 25/26 there is a site for Grad nite on the Disney site. http://disneyyouthgroups.disney.go.com/program/show/12

I don't think any of the Princess and Pirates Parties for 2008 have been announced yet.

I called today and the the dates for the Princess and Pirates Parties have not been released :sad2:

[vbalacek]

I'm planning a trip from April 19 through the 27th. I have never heard of grad night before, but now I'm a little worried about my dates. Do "grad night" functions get rowdy? Does the party spill out of the function into the other parks or hotels? (I'm not really up for a "spring break" type of vacation).

Thanks.

[dddisrunner]

No. We were there last year during Grad Nights and didn't even know they were there. These students are bussed in and only go to the Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom will close early (7:00pm usually) on thede dates. The other parks are not affected by them. We stayed at POP last year and noticed NO school groups! I would not rearrange my vacation because of Grad Nights. Hope this helps:goodvibes

[vbalacek]

Thanks so much for responding about grad nights. I feel much better now.:goodvibes

[krismom]

planning a trip the last week of April- would love a code!
;) :cool1: :thumbsup2

[Steve_C]

I just got off the phone scheduling our 1st family trip for April 26th - May 3rd. I don't know much about what you guys are talking about regarding these codes, I assume they are discount codes? Can they be applied AFTER you have made reservations or do you have to use them at that time? How do you get these codes, where would I look?

Thanks for looking....

[bigflashfam]

I plan on coming down 3/29/08 for WrestleMania 24 at the Citrus Bowl. What a great excuse to spend a week at WDW! I'd love to find some codes for that time. Can't wait!!!

[TJA]

I just got off the phone scheduling our 1st family trip for April 26th - May 3rd. I don't know much about what you guys are talking about regarding these codes, I assume they are discount codes? Can they be applied AFTER you have made reservations or do you have to use them at that time? How do you get these codes, where would I look?

Thanks for looking....

You'd find out about discounts right here on these boards. So keep checking back frequently. You'd need to call Disney and get the code applied to your current reservation. I think what they may actually do is cancel and re-book, but whatever the case may be, you do need to call Disney to get the discount.

[JenH1969]

We are staying at Disney from April 27-May 3- If I get an April code will it work for my stay into May?

TIA, Jen

[tinkercat]

OMG, I just got a PIN in my e-mail!

It offers a discounted rate for value for 07 and then says...

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

Does the 20% apply for any resort or only value? We were doing CS for April 4-12th. I'm going to have to call and ask but if the moderate resorts are included in the 20% I'm going to be so excited! That could save us a bundle!

Just wanted to say Hi Jess!! I'm still jealous about that pin! Hopefully a nice code will come out and save me some $$ too!

[Goofy22]

OMG, I just got a PIN in my e-mail!

It offers a discounted rate for value for 07 and then says...

If your vacation dates are flexible,
Save 20% off the nondiscounted price for stays most nights 10/21-11/3/07, 11/11-11/17/07, 12/9-12/15/07, 1/6-2/2/08, 2/24-3/1/08, 3/30-4/12/08, 8/10-9/27/08, 10/19-11/1/08, 11/9-11/15/08 and 12/7-12/13/08.

Does the 20% apply for any resort or only value? We were doing CS for April 4-12th. I'm going to have to call and ask but if the moderate resorts are included in the 20% I'm going to be so excited! That could save us a bundle!

Was this a room only code? Or was it a package deal? we are going from 3/30-4/5 and we have the dining plan and all included so I was curious if it would be off that or room only? If you could let me know that would be awesome! thanks!!

[Marie17]

I guess it's still NO news for April.

[tlloftus]

Any chance of a code or discount for the week of the 21st? This is spring break for Maine schools.

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[DisneyDreaming5]

We are booked for April 17-27th at the Poly!! I hope there's a discount code for that time! We've gone that same time before and gotten lucky so I hope it continues!!

[uratoon]

I am hoping for one soon! Come on April Code!!

[Nom]

subscribing

[Disneynut4ever]

:rolleyes1 still waiting for code :rolleyes1