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BAST
01-14-2008, 09:51 AM
I noticed all the talk of the 40% discount codes last week. Since I have moved since the last time we "officially" (we rented points in 2005 and 2006) stayed at WDW in 2004, I thought I would call and see if we had the magic code.

AND, we did. Just saved about $925 off my AAA discounted trip (and $1,377 of a regular price trip). Dates are August 12 to August 21. Poly garden view rate is $204 a night (plus I was able to add the dining plan).

Morale of the story - Call and ask.:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

monorailsilver
01-14-2008, 10:20 AM
I just called & she searched my name & my maiden name too. No codes, oh darn!

And I had to change my email address yet again to the correct one. And I just changed it on January 2nd.

BAST
01-14-2008, 11:12 AM
My speculation is that we got this code because, according to WDW records, my last visit was in 2004. Hopefully, you will get one at some time soon. I did read that they are still mailing out these codes to various people.

LuvsTinker
01-14-2008, 12:07 PM
I called yesterday - no code on my name. Used AAA, but still hoping to get a 40% off e-mail or postcard.

johnnyr
01-14-2008, 12:08 PM
I've called 4 times in the past two days. DW called 3 times. Same answer every time...NO :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

Magical JenK
01-14-2008, 01:09 PM
I called last Monday & I had a different code attached to my name. I called on Saturday & I was no where in the system?? This had never happened before. So they put me in again, but needless to say, I now have no codes attached to my name at all??!! Not that I could use the other code, but now it's totally gone.

I called today & no codes, but totally different email address than I had in there or what I gave them on Saturday?! What the heck?!

mommykds
01-14-2008, 01:12 PM
No codes for me either.:confused: :sad1:

krismom
01-14-2008, 05:26 PM
I noticed all the talk of the 40% discount codes last week. Since I have moved since the last time we "officially" (we rented points in 2005 and 2006) stayed at WDW in 2004, I thought I would call and see if we had the magic code.

AND, we did. Just saved about $925 off my AAA discounted trip (and $1,377 of a regular price trip). Dates are August 12 to August 21. Poly garden view rate is $204 a night (plus I was able to add the dining plan).

Morale of the story - Call and ask.:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Can I ask if you had to rebook through AAA using the code? I currently have a AAA reservation but called WDW and they said I had a code attached to my name but wouldn't give me any info on it since the reservation I was asking about was through AAA. Can my TA get the info for me and possibly apply it to my current reservation? How did yours work?
Thanks!
:)

HelenePA
01-14-2008, 05:56 PM
Dh called for the last 4 days and asked about a code attached to our name. I finally broke down and called tonight, it took me about an hour but I got the 40% off code. Make sure you check your name, and anyone else's name in the house!

pjs755
01-14-2008, 06:14 PM
Can I ask if you had to rebook through AAA using the code? I currently have a AAA reservation but called WDW and they said I had a code attached to my name but wouldn't give me any info on it since the reservation I was asking about was through AAA. Can my TA get the info for me and possibly apply it to my current reservation? How did yours work?
Thanks!
:)

Kris, I answered in another thread. The short version is yes, depending on availability, because it would be a new reservation

BAST
01-14-2008, 06:32 PM
Can I ask if you had to rebook through AAA using the code? I currently have a AAA reservation but called WDW and they said I had a code attached to my name but wouldn't give me any info on it since the reservation I was asking about was through AAA. Can my TA get the info for me and possibly apply it to my current reservation? How did yours work?
Thanks!
:)

No - my reservation is directly with WDW. I will call and cancel my AAA reservation shortly.

Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan
01-14-2008, 07:13 PM
I booked using AAA discount over the weekend. I called this evening....nothing yet. I have a dvd on the way. I have updated our profiles again too. I even began building an itinerary with that horrible interface.

I could really use a deal! I would love to book OKW, but even with AAA, it's still too pricey.

johnnyr
01-14-2008, 07:16 PM
Does anyone know when the 40% offer expires?

Jrabbit910
01-14-2008, 07:21 PM
Does anyone know when the 40% offer expires?

The offer that I received by email said to book by 3/31...

LuvsTinker
01-14-2008, 08:56 PM
I posted earlier today in this thread about calling yesterday and no code with my name.

Got home from work today and 40% off postcard was in the mail! :)

Keep trying and hoping.

johnnyr
01-14-2008, 09:22 PM
Do you think it matters if you already have a reservation that it is likley you will not receive the 40% offer?

gottalluvmickey
01-14-2008, 09:27 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for the code!!! Come on baby, send it my way! I'm calling tomorrow.

BabyFu18
01-14-2008, 09:42 PM
I haven't received a code in the mail or email yet and no code attached to my name at this point, but I am not past calling multiple times if it means I might be able to get a discount. I think I'll try again tomorrow and see what happens, no harm in asking (though I have spoken to some CM's to act as if they've never heard the words "pin" and "code" before.)

Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan
01-14-2008, 09:48 PM
Last year, I had already booked a trip and the same day that we changed our existing ressie over from a AAA discount to the Disney Visa code, we got a pin code in the mail that was the same discount as the Disney Visa code was. So, it doesn't seem to matter if you have a ressie already.

BAST
01-15-2008, 09:09 AM
Do you think it matters if you already have a reservation that it is likley you will not receive the 40% offer?

I already had an AAA reservation when I called and got my 40% off code.

idtwinsmom
01-15-2008, 09:31 AM
Do you think it matters if you already have a reservation that it is likley you will not receive the 40% offer?

I made a full-price reservation last Tues. I had no codes attached to my name at that time. Called back on Thurs. and a code was there. The CM just updated the current reservation and I saved $400! So, I don't think it matters.

mousy_in_canada
01-15-2008, 09:41 AM
I was able to get the code attached my ressie.. my FW rate went to $153 a night taxes in. I did not get the email just phoned down to talk to a nice CM :)

tink76
01-15-2008, 11:39 AM
Just called no code for me, I will keep trying

momtomari
01-15-2008, 11:40 AM
i called again and still no code attached to my name. However, I got a text today from my friend and she said she got the postcard in the mail. I wish that I could use the code.

Amanda

stm61
01-15-2008, 12:22 PM
I just posted this on another thread, short version: we got the card, it disappeared before I could get CRO on the phone. It walked away from the "safe place" I'd put it in. I just called CRO and they can't find anything for 2008 attached to my name. They did find a 2007 code attached to both my mother's and my names, which neither of us ever received. I asked if they could have the dates wrong in the computer, it is only Jan, she says no. THen I'm told if I can't find the card I'm out of luck because it's not in their system anywhere. Any ideas other then keep trying?

dancemomnj
01-15-2008, 12:27 PM
I got a crad in the mail yesterday for 20% off. I called and asked if there was anything for 40% off? They told me they have a code for me but don't know the amount. It was the same code I had for the 20%. I changed my trip dates today. 20% off is better then nothing. This was the first time I ever got a code. I paid full price my last two trips so I'll save the $535! They told me I should be getting more codes this year.

Gooofy-Blade
01-15-2008, 01:53 PM
OK, I may have missed this somewhere but..........are these codes you are speaking of, the 15 digit number highlighted in yellow on the mailer or are they like the three letter Z** codes we got last year?

My friends got the 15 digit number and I took a shot in the dark and was told by the CM it was good for only their name. So, am I correct in assuming that you all are using the specific number or is there in fact a 3 letter code again??

TifffanyD
01-15-2008, 05:55 PM
Darn, just tried calling and nothing on my name. Maybe I can still hold out hope tho! We are planning to honeymoon hopefully in Dec so it would work out so great