APH rates for December

[d4est]

I am wondering if I can expect the AP rates to go down at all... At this point, they are still roughly $30 more/night than AAA or Super Saver.

Or are they as low as they will go?

[tricky1]

We stayed dec. 16 thru dec. 29 at the rpr for 129.00 aph last year.

[Catrinabeach]

We have RPR booked at 129.00 for Dec 12-17th. I got that rate in August.

[d4est]

Thanks for the rates.

Does anyone know if they will go down? I have my room booked at HRH (deluxe king club, $279.20, AAA rate). My rate is better than APH, at this point, but I wonder if that might change???

[mis099dlm]

What are your dates?

[d4est]

Dates, right...that might help, lol...

We are there from Dec 14-17

[mis099dlm]

On netbooker I see an APH rate of $259 for 12/14 - 12/15 and $219 12/16. SS states $247. Did the hotel quotel you something different? I see you have a Friday and Saturday and Loews does jam for that. Only Loews knows for sure if they'll drop rates, but I doubt they'll drop further.

Whoops I see know you're in club. I think you did really good considering it's only $20 over APH rate on 2 of the nights. Sadly, I still thinks it's the best you're gonna get. You did great!

[d4est]

good to know, guess I'll count myself lucky...thanks!

[dicar123]

You guys totally rock! I was booked Dec 22-27 at the standard rate of $319. I booked back in March and I don't know if they had SS rates out then, but I just changed my rate to $239.:banana:

I was actually looking for a way to find out APH rates. We live in Kentucky but are planning another Orlando trip in June 2008, so it might be worth buying. Any help?

[Catrinabeach]

You guys totally rock! I was booked Dec 22-27 at the standard rate of $319. I booked back in March and I don't know if they had SS rates out then, but I just changed my rate to $239.:banana:

I was actually looking for a way to find out APH rates. We live in Kentucky but are planning another Orlando trip in June 2008, so it might be worth buying. Any help?


To check the APH rate this is how I do it.

Click on the hotel you want to stay at
Click on Rates and Offers
Click on Seasonal Offers
Click on Begin Purchase

It will bring up the reservation screen. Under Promotion code (if any) type in APH, select your dates. You can also enter your Lowes First number there too. Then click search. If there is an APH rate it will show it along with other rates too.

[dicar123]

To check the APH rate this is how I do it.

Click on the hotel you want to stay at
Click on Rates and Offers
Click on Seasonal Offers
Click on Begin Purchase

It will bring up the reservation screen. Under Promotion code (if any) type in APH, select your dates. You can also enter your Lowes First number there too. Then click search. If there is an APH rate it will show it along with other rates too.


Are you going through the Loews site? When I go there and choose Royal Pacific, I get a small square pop-up to "Check Availability". There isn't anywhere to put in a code. That is where I found the Super Saver rate.

I've tried to go through UniveralOrlando and got a rate of $582!:scared1:

[Catrinabeach]

I go threw the universalstudios.com site.

That's where I find the super saver rate and the APH rate.

What are your dates and which hotel and I can see what I can find for you.

[Catrinabeach]

You guys totally rock! I was booked Dec 22-27 at the standard rate of $319. I booked back in March and I don't know if they had SS rates out then, but I just changed my rate to $239.:banana:

I was actually looking for a way to find out APH rates. We live in Kentucky but are planning another Orlando trip in June 2008, so it might be worth buying. Any help?


I wasn't sure which hotel you were looking at so this is what I found. First amount is average daily rate second is the total.

We ended up getting the annual pass in Sept since we were staying in Sept and Dec. It worked out as a better deal. Especially since we need 2 rooms in Dec and were able to get the rooms for 5 nights at 805.00 at RPR

RPR

ANNUAL PASSHOLDER DISCOUNT!

Present i.d. at check in, Not combinable with other discounts or offers.


Daily Rate/Room Approximate Cost of Stay

Room Type Description US Dollars US Dollars

STANDARD ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS 335 Sq Ft Relaxing Tropical Decor Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 164.00 * 820.00 *


STANDARD ROOM KING BED 335 Sq Ft Relaxing Tropical Decor Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 164.00 * 820.00 *


KING SUITE King Bedroom 670 Sq Ft. Suite with bedroom plus large Living Room Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 321.00 1605.00


WATER VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 335 Sq Ft Relaxing Tropical Room overlooking Pool or Waterway Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 194.00 * 970.00 *


WATER VIEW KING BED 335 Sq Ft Relaxing Tropical Room overlooking Pool or Waterway Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 194.00 * 970.00 *

HRH

ANNUAL PASSHOLDER DISCOUNT!

Show your APH identification and save! Not combinable with other offers.


Daily Rate/Room Approximate Cost of Stay

Room Type Description US Dollars US Dollars

POOL VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 375 Sq Ft Room with Spectacular View of Pool or Beach Area Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 214.00 * 1070.00 *


GARDEN VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 375 Sq Ft Spacious room with view of the Gardens or Theme Parks Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 189.00 * 945.00 *


DELUXE ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS 500 Sq Ft Large Living Area Contemporary Decor includes pullout Sofa Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 259.00 1295.00


DELUXE ROOM KING BED 400 Sq Ft Large Living Area Contemporary Decor Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 259.00 1295.00


CLUB ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS Sleeps up to 5 Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 309.00 * 1545.00 *


CLUB ROOM KING BED Sleeps up to 3 Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 309.00 * 1545.00 *


PBH

ANNUAL PASSHOLDER DISCOUNT

Present your i.d. at check-in, Not combinable with other discounts or offers.


Daily Rate/Room Approximate Cost of Stay

Room Type Description US Dollars US Dollars

DELUXE ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS 490 Sq Ft Lavish room with separate tub and shower Larger room than Garden or Bay View
Rate Details 234.00 1170.00


DELUXE ROOM KING BED 490 Sq Ft Lavish room with separate tub and shower Larger room than Garden or Bay View
Rate Details 234.00 1170.00


GARDEN VIEW KING BED 450 Sq Ft Beautiful comfortable rooms overlooking garden area Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 194.00 * 970.00 *


CLUB LEVEL DELUXE ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 294.00 * 1470.00 *


CLUB LEVEL DELUXE ROOM 1 KING BED Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 294.00 * 1470.00 *


BAY VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 450 Sq Ft Beautiful Rooms with Stunning View of Bay and Harbor Piazza Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 214.00 * 1070.00 *


BAY VIEW KING BED 450 Sq Ft Beautiful Rooms with Stunning View of Bay and Harbor Piazza Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 214.00 * 1070.00 *

[dicar123]

I wasn't sure which hotel you were looking at so this is what I found. First amount is average daily rate second is the total.
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You are my new favorite person in the universe! :goodvibes

I went to the site and also found the RPR rate of $164 (total: $820).

I've read that we can get a Preferred AP instead of Premier and still get the discount. Now, we already bought tickets when they were $89 for 7 days. If we can just upgrade one of us instead of dumping it, that makes it $100.

I cannot believe I have gone from $1595 for my hotel stay to possibly $820 plus $100 for the upgrade! :woohoo:

Thanks so, so much for your help!

[Catrinabeach]

You are my new favorite person in the universe! :goodvibes

I went to the site and also found the RPR rate of $164 (total: $820).

I've read that we can get a Preferred AP instead of Premier and still get the discount. Now, we already bought tickets when they were $89 for 7 days. If we can just upgrade one of us instead of dumping it, that makes it $100.

I cannot believe I have gone from $1595 for my hotel stay to possibly $820 plus $100 for the upgrade! :woohoo:

Thanks so, so much for your help!

We bought the preferred AP and used that. We didn't do the premier. And when we were there we asked if we could upgrade the 89.00 7 day ticket to an annual pass and were told that we could. They just take into consideration how much of the ticket was used. So just do it the first day you get there and you should be set !

We were stoked too when we went from the same rates too. We almost didn't go because we needed 2 rooms at 1500 LOL Then we got the rate of 805 for 5 nights per room back in August. Now it's only 15.00 more but still a great rate.

If you have your room already booked go to the Universal site and log into your reservation, click on edit. Once you are in the edit page you can have it search for the rates and then click apply and it will change your existing reservation. That is what I did. I actually ended up with a credit because I had already paid off the Dec trip so I had them apply the credit to our Sept trip.

[dicar123]

If you have your room already booked go to the Universal site and log into your reservation, click on edit. Once you are in the edit page you can have it search for the rates and then click apply and it will change your existing reservation. That is what I did. I actually ended up with a credit because I had already paid off the Dec trip so I had them apply the credit to our Sept trip.

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out how to work this. Right now, we have expedia vouchers for our tickets, but they are paid for. I don't see how we can do anything toward actually getting the AP until the day we arrive and turn in the vouchers.

Without the AP number, we cannot get the AP rate.

I'm thinking we'll have to go immediately to the park the day we arrive, get the tickets taken care of and then go to the hotel with the AP in hand and request the AP rate. They do have to honor that, right? Do you suppose the rate can/will change between now and then? :confused3

Ah, what a tangled web! LOL!

[Catrinabeach]

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out how to work this. Right now, we have expedia vouchers for our tickets, but they are paid for. I don't see how we can do anything toward actually getting the AP until the day we arrive and turn in the vouchers.

Without the AP number, we cannot get the AP rate.

I'm thinking we'll have to go immediately to the park the day we arrive, get the tickets taken care of and then go to the hotel with the AP in hand and request the AP rate. They do have to honor that, right? Do you suppose the rate can/will change between now and then? :confused3

Ah, what a tangled web! LOL!

No don't wait until you arrive. They may not have the AP rate available when you arrive. You don't need the AP in hand to book that rate. We didn't have ours until after we checked in. And we were not even asked to see them.

I would change it now and if they ask just show them the vouchers that show you purchased them and are on your way to pick them up.

You know how to log into your reservation right ?

When you do that click Edit and when you do it will let you do another search.
In the promotion box put in APH and click search. It will then show the other rate. You then click select on the room you want and it will take you to a screen showing the rate and total. At the bottom of that page it asks if you want to discard changes or save changes. To take the new price just click save changes. It will then show you your new rate.

You don't have to enter any AP number or anything

[dicar123]

No don't wait until you arrive. They may not have the AP rate available when you arrive. You don't need the AP in hand to book that rate. We didn't have ours until after we checked in. And we were not even asked to see them.



I did it, I did it!! Our total savings on the hotel is $961. :cool1:

Thank you SO much!

[Catrinabeach]

I did it, I did it!! Our total savings on the hotel is $961. :cool1:

Thank you SO much!

Awesome ! I love saving money ! Have a great trip. We will just miss you there. We are there from the 12th - 17th and then move to Disney from the 17th - 27th.

[d4est]

Hey...we'll be there the same time. We are doing the reverse of your plans....Disney first, then on to HRH & FOTL awesomeness!

Disney 10-14, HRH 14-17 or 18th

[Catrinabeach]

I so wish we were staying at HRH again. We haven't tried RPR yet. This is our first time. We stayed at HRH in Sept and loved it. I'm hoping we like RPR too. I was so close to switching to HRH yesterday but Dh wants to try RPR.

Maybe we will run into each other ! If you see 2 crazy adults with 4 kids going nuts that will be us ! We have a 14, 12 and 3 yr old and my BF's 15 yr old too with us.

[d4est]

We stayed at the RPR last time and we really liked it. We just had a standard room, tower 2 I think--we were overlooking I4 (?) and the doggie park. We were pretty far away from the pool etc but still liked it A LOT!

My DH only knows that we are staying at HRH. He has no clue that we are staying club or that I've managed to snag a king deluxe! Can't wait to see his face.
Who knows...we might just run into each other! PS, I wish our vacation was as long as yours!

[dicar123]

Awesome ! I love saving money ! Have a great trip. We will just miss you there. We are there from the 12th - 17th and then move to Disney from the 17th - 27th.


We're doing a Disney Cruise the 15th-22, then going to Universal. We'll wave as we pass by! LOL!

[Catrinabeach]

I know our vacation is nice and long. But then we are traveling from BC, Canada so we have to make it worth while !

I so badly want to do a cruise. That is the plan for Christmas 2009 ! Enjoy your cruise !