Official waiting room for a code for 8-2 through 8-23

[M2DD's]

I just decided to book a qiuck trip with my girls before school starts and was hoping to get an AP room discount or GP room discount for some time in the begining of august. I'm not picky on our dates but school starts the 20th by us so I would like to be back before that.

[Christine9125]

We are going 8/3-8/7 with 20% from AAA

[tinknme]

We are going Aug. 6th - 15th. Right now I am booked with a AAA discount, crossing my fingers for AP discount!

[IdoBeliveinFairies]

We are going 8/3-8/7 with 20% from AAA

Hey we are going August 2-8 with 20%off through AAA!!! :goodvibes Must have been a good time for travel to the world!

[auntie]

I'm pretty sure tha mousesavers had it listed that AP codes for that time period last year were released around 6/20.

[disneyfreak7]

We are going 8/2-8/16. Hoping for AP code soon! I can't stand the wait any longer!

[calypso*a*go-go]

We have a free DDP pre-stay booked from 8/21-8/24 with a AAA discount but hoping for an AP discount that might be a bit lower. :thumbsup2

[CJ]

We got 20% off (CAA rate) August 20-25!:goodvibes

Hoping for an even better AP rate though!

[chop456]

we are also hoping for an AP discount. My dates are flexible but are planning to go during value season. Keep my fingers crossed, too.

[Rylee]

We're going for free dining, :mickeybar but friends are going August 1 - 7. Hoping a GP code comes out for them!

[M2DD's]

We have a free DDP pre-stay booked from 8/21-8/24 with a AAA discount but hoping for an AP discount that might be a bit lower. :thumbsup2

Hey calypso,I haven't talk to you since our september trip last yr and our free upgrade. I guess will both be waiting for some august discount rates. We are AP holders now and I'm looking to book a trip for the summer with just my girls before they go back to school. Then we go back in nov/dec for a whole family trip inlaws and all.
Anyone book there airfare for august yet?

[JackieLand]

We're booked AAA for August 2nd thru 12th but really hoping for an AP code also. "M2DD's", we have booked our airfare already so dates are't flexible. We are booked at POR but hoping to afford WL with an AP discount.

[Rylee]

Anyone book there airfare for august yet?

We booked our airfare already... :banana: and we got some GREAT prices!

(Pre-tax and fees)

8/21 - Me and 4 kids - $59 each, one way - Rochester, NY (ROC) - Orlando (MCO)

8/24 - DH - $79 - one way - ROC - MCO (DH is a singer :rockband: and has a gig on 8/23 and we didn't want to wait for him. :rolleyes1 )

8/29 - DD22 (cause she's is a wedding on 8/30) and DD17 (cause she didn't want to stay as long) $114 each, MCO - ROC

9/2 - Me, DH, and 2 kids - $69 each, MCO - ROC

[M2DD's]

How did you guys pick your dates for August? I haven't decided when to go.I was going to wait till the AP rates come out at the end of june but airfare is at a good price today so I'm going to book by tonight I just haven't decided what dates I'm going I'm thinking of the 6th through the 15th. Any advise?

[M2DD's]

We booked our airfare already... :banana: and we got some GREAT prices!

(Pre-tax and fees)

8/21 - Me and 4 kids - $59 each, one way - Rochester, NY (ROC) - Orlando (MCO)

8/24 - DH - $79 - one way - ROC - MCO (DH is a singer :rockband: and has a gig on 8/23 and we didn't want to wait for him. :rolleyes1 )

8/29 - DD22 (cause she's is a wedding on 8/30) and DD17 (cause she didn't want to stay as long) $114 each, MCO - ROC

9/2 - Me, DH, and 2 kids - $69 each, MCO - ROC

WOW that such good rates I'm jelous! 99$ is about as cheap as it comes around here:sad2:

[jerseygal]

Would LOVE AN AUGUST CODE!

If not a code, could also use free parking hopping or water parks! Didn't they do this mid April? Lets go Disney for July,August folks----------Pre-Free Dining Period for all of us who can't travel Aug.24th!!!

Pixie Dust for all of us!:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[Nicole786]

subscribing! looking for those AP codes!!

[IMGONNABE40!]

AP rates recently came out through 8/2. Of course me arrival date is 8/3. Hoping for an rate for my dates.

[angeleigh]

We booked our airfare already... :banana: and we got some GREAT prices!

(Pre-tax and fees)

8/21 - Me and 4 kids - $59 each, one way - Rochester, NY (ROC) - Orlando (MCO)

8/24 - DH - $79 - one way - ROC - MCO (DH is a singer :rockband: and has a gig on 8/23 and we didn't want to wait for him. :rolleyes1 )

8/29 - DD22 (cause she's is a wedding on 8/30) and DD17 (cause she didn't want to stay as long) $114 each, MCO - ROC

9/2 - Me, DH, and 2 kids - $69 each, MCO - ROC

Do you mind me asking what airline you are flying? We would love to get rates like that out of Rochester. Don't really feel like driving 5 hours to Pit or PHL.

[Rylee]

Do you mind me asking what airline you are flying? We would love to get rates like that out of Rochester. Don't really feel like driving 5 hours to Pit or PHL.


All flights are on Air Tran, except our daughters flying home on the Aug 29 @ $114. I booked the flights back in mid April.

I use travel search sites, like Expedia, etc., to scope out lower airfares, but then I always check directly with the airline for better deals. Our dates are usually flexible, so when flying Air Tran, I go into their site and click on, "flexible dates" and search "2 days to either side" of the date I put in.

We had been watching the prices for a few weeks, and the lowest I could find for some of the dates we wanted was $79, which we would have been happy with. The very morning we booked, they dropped the prices on 2 of the flights we needed. :yay: A couple of days after we booked, I checked, and the prices went back up.

I figure if we find round trip airfare for about $200 each, (normally fly in Feb. or April) it's a good deal. We are very pleased with our airfare for this trip. :banana:

For our family of 7, (5 kids, but the oldest can't make this trip) finding good airfare makes a big difference in cost.

[pixistix]

Going Aug. 6-12 and waiting for a code better than the AAA code I got (POFQ for $134/nite). Trying to decide if an annual pass would be better for DH and I who will be returning May 09 for our 5th wedding anniversary!

[WDW~Lover]

I just booked a last minute before back to college trip. School starts Sept 2.
I am going to disney Aug 25-sept 1st!!! Waiting on AP rate. Paid almost 400 for airfare with jetblue from BOS! (that was just way to bad!!!)

so hoping to even out with good resort rate.:wizard:

[Tampa Mousekeeter]

We are season pass holders and Florida residents and I want to stay at the Beach Club for my B'day at the end of August. Does anyone know how long we should wait for a code before giving up and booking? :confused3

[wisconsinmom]

Add me to the list of those waiting for the AP codes. I'm currently booked at POFQ August 8 and 9, then we move to AKV on the 10th for a week using our DVC points, then we'll be going on a 4 day cruise. I'm hoping to get an AP discount for August 8th and 9th, hopefully we'll be able to upgrade to WL.

ETA: My prediction is that AP rates will come out June 18th, I'm crossing my fingers that they might come out on June 11th. The last set of AP rates came out earlier than last years so maybe ours will too :)

[M2DD's]

Add me to the list of those waiting for the AP codes. I'm currently booked at POFQ August 8 and 9, then we move to AKV on the 10th for a week using our DVC points, then we'll be going on a 4 day cruise. I'm hoping to get an AP discount for August 8th and 9th, hopefully we'll be able to upgrade to WL.

ETA: My prediction is that AP rates will come out June 18th, I'm crossing my fingers that they might come out on June 11th. The last set of AP rates came out earlier than last years so maybe ours will too :)


Hopefully your predictions will come true:wizard:

I recieved a code in january and didn't use it because we weren't planning this trip so hopefully I can get an AP rate!

[DisneyBride'03]

I second that!

Looking for a great AP rate for Aug 16-20! have a decent AAA rate currently for a water view at POFQ...had a code for my Sept stay, but would love to save more money ..oh , who am i kidding.....upgrade!! lol

[darimom]

Okay,

I'm new to all of this so please help me!! We're planning our first trip to WDW on Aug.3-9. What are AP codes? How do I join? Right now we are booked at the POP resort. Since this is our first trip I'm trying to get all the helpful info. as possible.

Jaime

[nurse.darcy]

Okay,

I'm new to all of this so please help me!! We're planning our first trip to WDW on Aug.3-9. What are AP codes? How do I join? Right now we are booked at the POP resort. Since this is our first trip I'm trying to get all the helpful info. as possible.

Jaime

AP code is Annual Passholder Rate code. . .for your dates they came out on June 22 of last year. . .

[shandee1407]

Subscribing. We're currently booked at the Pop w/ a AAA rate 8/4 thru 8/10. Here's hoping something even better comes along...

[mavslab]

Add me to the list of those waiting for the AP codes.

Me too!

[pooksma]

Waiting and wishing too.:surfweb:

[ckoester]

Subscribing!

We just decided to add on 3 days at the World after our week at Vero Beach in August. We are booked at AKL for the 3 nights because we didn't want to use DVC points for the weekend.

Hoping for AP codes soon!

[andyjack]

We'll be at Pop from Aug. 3-9.

[M2DD's]

The waiting game gets to me:surfweb: I have our airfare booked and we have the 10th till the 15th already booked (bounceback rate) Now I just need an AP room code for the 6th through the 10th. I don't know why it gets to me since no matter what the rate is I'll be there anyways:rotfl:

How do you guys think the crowds will be these couple of wks before free dining start?

[AlyLynn]

We'll be at FW 8/8-8/18. Could really use a code since we're going in 2 weeks, too! (We're making up for our "lost" Easter trip due to snow days!):goodvibes

[M2DD's]

We'll be at FW 8/8-8/18. Could really use a code since we're going in 2 weeks, too! (We're making up for our "lost" Easter trip due to snow days!):goodvibes

From your room call ext 8844 code is CFC and ask about booking a bounceback rate for August 10th through the 18th.Then just book a room only for the 8th and 9th. We just got back 3 wks ago and even though we didn't see the offer in our room I was able to book a 2 bounceback vacactions at rates compareable to AP rates.

[Charleneluvsdisney]

Subscribing :goodvibes

I am also booked with a AAA rate, but have an AP. I need to renew my AAA, so if the AP rates come out, I can put my renewal on hold!

:goodvibes

[M2DD's]

I'm crossing my fingers that AP rates will come out this wed/thur of next wk for dates after August 2nd. They came early last time so hopefully they will again this time.

[tinknme]

I am getting very antsy waiting & hoping for AP codes :yay:

[M2DD's]

I am getting very antsy waiting & hoping for AP codes :yay:

Hey it looks like we'll be there around the same dates. I'm also going with my girls(DH doesn't have vacation days) What are your dates and where are you staying?
P.S We also live in Illinois:thumbsup2

[WDW~Lover]

I am doing Aug 20th to Sept 1st and have 7 of the nights at Dolphin at 159 but need an AP rate for the other times!

[dialane]

Subscribing. We'll be there August 14-20..... hoping for an AP code SOON!!!

[tinknme]

At the moment I have PC booked, but is a good AP rate comes out :rotfl: Our dates are the 6th - 15th!


Hey it looks like we'll be there around the same dates. I'm also going with my girls(DH doesn't have vacation days) What are your dates and where are you staying?
P.S We also live in Illinois:thumbsup2

[tdramey]

I need a room for 8/15 - 8/18 and am waiting for a code. How does this work? If I book a mod and no codes come out, can I downgrade to a value w/out penalty? If an AP discount comes out, I may buy an AP since I will be returning in Feb. If you book a room, can you call to add the code at a later date (i.e. AP or AAA)? Is it worth signing up for AAA?

I am in Central IL as well. No flights under $99/one way..... killin' me...:eek:

[M2DD's]

I need a room for 8/15 - 8/18 and am waiting for a code. How does this work? If I book a mod and no codes come out, can I downgrade to a value w/out penalty? If an AP discount comes out, I may buy an AP since I will be returning in Feb. If you book a room, can you call to add the code at a later date (i.e. AP or AAA)? Is it worth signing up for AAA?

I am in Central IL as well. No flights under $99/one way..... killin' me...:eek:

We always fly out of BMI(bloomington) or MLI(moline) and have never been able to book nonstop for anything under 99$ in the last few yrs. Sometimes I have 69$ but those days never work out for us. With the way gas prices are if you find a rate of 99$ I would jump on it IMHO. We have August 6th till the 15th booked for MLI for 99 each way plus tax through airtran.

About the AP/AAA code if you book a room only not a package you can change your rate with a code if its before 5 days till check in without a penalty. If you book a package with tickets its 45 days prior to arrival date.
If the AP rates are out before june 1st you should be fine changing with codes. I'm thinking rate will come out this wk or next but with disney anything can happen.Did you book anything yet?

[tinknme]

I always fly out of Moline, we must live pretty close! I live in Galesburg.

I just checked my flights for Aug. & needless to say I am a little bummed. Our non-stop flights have been dropped & now we have been put on flights that layover in Atlanta. This is not what I want :furious: So now I will probably be adding days so I can switch my flights to day that have non-stop available.

I will be calling tomorrow, wish me luck!


We always fly out of BMI(bloomington) or MLI(moline) and have never been able to book nonstop for anything under 99$ in the last few yrs. Sometimes I have 69$ but those days never work out for us. With the way gas prices are if you find a rate of 99$ I would jump on it IMHO. We have August 6th till the 15th booked for MLI for 99 each way plus tax through airtran.

[catne]

good luck...but keep in mind even if you switch days to get non-stop flights again, there's unfortunately a good chance those could also get changed before your flight...I saw a news story the other day on our local news that they were talking about all the bad changes airlines were making, and canceling non-stop flights was one of the things that made the list.

[tinknme]

Thanks! I am really trying to not stress over this, I knew changes were coming. I just do not have good luck with layovers in Atlanta, I have had to spend the night there twice now & really do not want to deal with that while my boys are with me. But if they do away with non-stop flights, I will just have to go with what I can. We are still going to Disney :thumbsup2

good luck...but keep in mind even if you switch days to get non-stop flights again, there's unfortunately a good chance those could also get changed before your flight...I saw a news story the other day on our local news that they were talking about all the bad changes airlines were making, and canceling non-stop flights was one of the things that made the list.

[M2DD's]

I always fly out of Moline, we must live pretty close! I live in Galesburg.

I just checked my flights for Aug. & needless to say I am a little bummed. Our non-stop flights have been dropped & now we have been put on flights that layover in Atlanta. This is not what I want :furious: So now I will probably be adding days so I can switch my flights to day that have non-stop available.

I will be calling tomorrow, wish me luck!

What a small world my flight yesterday got switched from a non stop flight. What flights were you on? We were on flight 392 on the 6th that was suppose to leave on Wed afternoon and our return flight was friday the 15th on a non stop. I am also calling today to switch to a different flight. In the past I haven't had problems with airtran picking out a different flight after them droping my flight.
So good luck. Let me know how it goes. I'm now may switch to the 5th with a layover and come back the 16 that has a nonstop flight. I'm going without DH this time with my kids so the shorter the flight the better.
Also we our neighbors:yay: I live in Bradford. It is a small world after all!

[tinknme]

How funny, we were booked on the same flights! I just called & changed mine, we are now leaving the the 5th non-stop flight & returning on the 16th non-stop flight :thumbsup2 Only bad thing about the 5th is we get in late at night, but like I said I do not want to deal with layovers if at all possible. I hope they do not do way with these non-stops as well.

Let me know what you get! Where are you staying?

What a small world my flight yesterday got switched from a non stop flight. What flights were you on? We were on flight 392 on the 6th that was suppose to leave on Wed afternoon and our return flight was friday the 15th on a non stop. I am also calling today to switch to a different flight. In the past I haven't had problems with airtran picking out a different flight after them droping my flight.
So good luck. Let me know how it goes. I'm now may switch to the 5th with a layover and come back the 16 that has a nonstop flight. I'm going without DH this time with my kids so the shorter the flight the better.
Also we our neighbors:yay: I live in Bradford. It is a small world after all!

[M2DD's]

How funny, we were booked on the same flights! I just called & changed mine, we are now leaving the the 5th non-stop flight & returning on the 16th non-stop flight :thumbsup2 Only bad thing about the 5th is we get in late at night, but like I said I do not want to deal with layovers if at all possible. I hope they do not do way with these non-stops as well.

Let me know what you get! Where are you staying?

Were staying at the All star sports so far we have a bounceback rate booked for the 10th through the 16th. I am waiting for the AP rates to come out before we book the first half of our trip. We just got back a month ago and were also returning with the whole family in December so this was going to be a budget trip:lmao:. I haven't called airtran yet because I don't know what flight to get on. My kids are young 4 and 7 and I didn't want to fly at night alone with them. Plus we would be gettting to the resort late. I'm kinda of chicken in the dark with the girls and no DH with us. This is the first time I'm going without him. So it looks like we'll be on the same returning flight:thumbsup2 Did you pick out seats? Where are you staying?
Laura

[tinknme]

Well we were staying at PC, but I switched to CSR, so my budget trip went out the window! Of course this could change once/if AP rates are released :rotfl:

I have row 11 booked for our seats on both flights. If you decide to take the non-stop on the 5th, I will gladly help you out anyway I can! I was nervous my 1st trip with just me & the boys, so I do understand. Good luck with your decision! Just one thing, make sure you have enough time to get to your next flight if you choose the layover :thumbsup2



Were staying at the All star sports so far we have a bounceback rate booked for the 10th through the 16th. I am waiting for the AP rates to come out before we book the first half of our trip. We just got back a month ago and were also returning with the whole family in December so this was going to be a budget trip:lmao:. I haven't called airtran yet because I don't know what flight to get on. My kids are young 4 and 7 and I didn't want to fly at night alone with them. Plus we would be gettting to the resort late. I'm kinda of chicken in the dark with the girls and no DH with us. This is the first time I'm going without him. So it looks like we'll be on the same returning flight:thumbsup2 Did you pick out seats? Where are you staying?
Laura

[M2DD's]

Well we were staying at PC, but I switched to CSR, so my budget trip went out the window! Of course this could change once/if AP rates are released :rotfl:

I have row 11 booked for our seats on both flights. If you decide to take the non-stop on the 5th, I will gladly help you out anyway I can! I was nervous my 1st trip with just me & the boys, so I do understand. Good luck with your decision! Just one thing, make sure you have enough time to get to your next flight if you choose the layover :thumbsup2

Sent you a PM:thumbsup2

[tinknme]

Got it!

Sent you a PM:thumbsup2

[Perdita&Pongo]

Looks like we have a whole posse of Illinoisans going to WDW mis August!! Our dates are 8/5-15 at OKW & AKL. We fly out of O'Hare. I booked months ago for $229rt non-stop on United.

I think it is so cool that you guys 'found' each other here on the DIS and you are in nearby towns going to WDW at the same time and even on the SAME FLIGHT!!! Wow! Talk about pixie dust! Have fun!!

[M2DD's]

Looks like we have a whole posse of Illinoisans going to WDW mis August!! Our dates are 8/5-15 at OKW & AKL. We fly out of O'Hare. I booked months ago for $229rt non-stop on United.

I think it is so cool that you guys 'found' each other here on the DIS and you are in nearby towns going to WDW at the same time and even on the SAME FLIGHT!!! Wow! Talk about pixie dust! Have fun!!

Hey it looks like all our dates are going to be around the same time. Ours now will be 8-5 till 8-16th. You are staying at 2 of my fovorite resorts. I love OKW. We were able to stay there september 07 for 2 wks. Plus I love MARA at the AKL its one of the best CS locations.
We all may have to do a dis meet:wizard:

[tinknme]

Maybe we should have a mini Illinois meet :rotfl:

Looks like we have a whole posse of Illinoisans going to WDW mis August!! Our dates are 8/5-15 at OKW & AKL. We fly out of O'Hare. I booked months ago for $229rt non-stop on United.

I think it is so cool that you guys 'found' each other here on the DIS and you are in nearby towns going to WDW at the same time and even on the SAME FLIGHT!!! Wow! Talk about pixie dust! Have fun!!

[M2DD's]

I just called to see about getting the all star sports for the beginning of our tri(have a bounce back for the end) and all they had was a perfered room at rack rate of 104 with tax. They had no openings at PC/movies or music. I was hoping to get an AP rate for those dates. Why would those resorts be filled up that wk? She said they may not open AP rates till mid/end of july like they did in May. Now my budget trip is really out the window:faint:

[tinknme]

They weren't available for me either.

I hope the cm was wrong about when AP rates will be released! I am so anxious for them now :faint:

I just called to see about getting the all star sports for the beginning of our tri(have a bounce back for the end) and all they had was a perfered room at rack rate of 104 with tax. They had no openings at PC/movies or music. I was hoping to get an AP rate for those dates. Why would those resorts be filled up that wk? She said they may not open AP rates till mid/end of july like they did in May. Now my budget trip is really out the window:faint:

[M2DD's]

No AP rates released today:(

[wisconsinmom]

No AP rates released today:(

Maybe next Wednesday:goodvibes

[donnajz]

We're staying at POP 8/17-8/30 with a AAA discount. I'm hoping for a good AP rate.:thumbsup2

[LucyMEWS]

I'm also going in August under AAA room rate and hoping for PIN. I'm looking into ordering the Park passes (Hopper/Water Parks) and have a question about them if anyone might be able to answer. If I get them now and later a "free water parks or hopper" deal comes out, do I get a refund of the difference and how? Thanks for any help.

[M2DD's]

I'm also going in August under AAA room rate and hoping for PIN. I'm looking into ordering the Park passes (Hopper/Water Parks) and have a question about them if anyone might be able to answer. If I get them now and later a "free water parks or hopper" deal comes out, do I get a refund of the difference and how? Thanks for any help.

They have never offered the water park upgrade in the summer but if they did you would be able to apply it to your already made ressie.

[LucyMEWS]

Thanks for the answer. I'll keep my fingers crossed anyway. I just got the PIN in the mail yesterday and used it today along with buying the tickets. So miracles can happen!! :goodvibes

[Dee & Greg]

In yesterday's mail... Postcard with 101 Dalmations theme.
$165/night for Saratoga Springs or Old Key West. From 8/3-9/27. Postcard says to call for more rooms/resorts specials too.

Anyone else get one?

[tinknme]

Thanks for the answer. I'll keep my fingers crossed anyway. I just got the PIN in the mail yesterday and used it today along with buying the tickets. So miracles can happen!! :goodvibes

In yesterday's mail... Postcard with 101 Dalmations theme.
$165/night for Saratoga Springs or Old Key West. From 8/3-9/27. Postcard says to call for more rooms/resorts specials too.

Anyone else get one?


I can only wish!

[Nicole786]

Those dates sound a lot like an AP rate!! WOnder if this is a hint that we're close??

[jerseygal]

Here's hoping for anot her round of promotion after Disney Free Dining Promo Booking is over..Think that ends around June 20th or so??????

Here's Hoping for mid August:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: !!!!!!!!!!

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

No AP rates today. :rolleyes1

[DonnaLeah]

No AP rates today. :rolleyes1


Thanks a lot.;) Are you checking the website or calling?

I just joined up on this thread. We have ASSp booked at a $65 AAA rate Aug5-8th and then moving to Universal. Would love to get a decent rate at WL.:cool1:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Thanks a lot.;) Are you checking the website or calling?

I just joined up on this thread. We have ASSp booked at a $65 AAA rate Aug5-8th and then moving to Universal. Would love to get a decent rate at WL.:cool1:

I called. The website usually lags behind when new rates are released, so that's not the first place I would check! :rotfl2:

I messed with our ressie so many times I ended up with rack rate :eek: , so I am REALLY hoping I can get a discount on something!

[M2DD's]

I've got a great feeling that this will be the magical wk the AP rates come out:wizard: Anyone eles. I think if they are released its going to be slim pickings. All the values and most of the mods are a full for my dates:(
I hope everyone gets some great rates at the resort of their choice. I'm sending some pixie dust your way pixiedust:

Just wanted to add that I just got off the phone with the CRO to see if ant rooms had opened up for my dates and asked about the AP rates and he said that he thinks there not going to be released till Mid JULY :scared1: he said he has been getting a lot of calls asking the same question.

[dsnymomx2]

hoping for an ap rate soon!!!

[noahdove]

What is an ap rate? I hope I don't sound too dumb.

[Minnie&Nana]

Never a dumb question!!

AP is an Annual Passholder rate :)

Sometimes Disney releases discounted rates for Annual Passholders - for several yrs these were excellent rates (on average about 30 to 35% discount), but the last couple of yrs have not always been quite as good. Never-the-less, a savings is a savings!

[noahdove]

Thank you:) I see you will have your first grandchild...I have one and she is 20 months old and she is my delight and great joy. Come Jan. she will have a new sister or brother..Grandchildren are a blessing and one of the greatest gifts from God..hold tight to that first moment you lay eyes on him or her...

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, how sweet of you to notice! We are very excited...and will not know if a s/he until she or he arrives! Oh, yes, a blessing, gift and miracle from God!

Is that your grandbaby in the picture? Darling, just darling!!

Have a wonderful visit to WDW!

Blessings on you & yours!

[luvtheBuzz]

Just called to check for AP rates this morning. Nothing today:( . Here's hoping something comes out tomorrow!

[M2DD's]

Thanks for the update Luvthebuzz:thumbsup2

[angwill]

Another Illinois person going 8/1-8/18 out of Ohare.

[tinknme]

Another Illinois person going 8/1-8/18 out of Ohare.

Hello there :wave2:

[DisneyBride'03]

ohare...aug 16-20...got a great BB offer last week, but lets see what those AP rates might be:)

[Minnie&Nana]

Out of RDU...August 16 - 20 at CBR!! :cool2: Thank goodness for friends with BB offers! :thumbsup2

Sure are a lot of Ill guests going in August! :goodvibes

[M2DD's]

Another Illinois person going 8/1-8/18 out of Ohare.
Thats a long vacation. Lucky you:yay:

ohare...aug 16-20...got a great BB offer last week, but lets see what those AP rates might be:)

I also got a BB a month ago for part of my dates 8-10 till the 16th. Need a good rate for the 5th till the 10th.


Looks like there wil be lots of us from Illinois. It needs to start getting warmer around here or were going to pass out from that HOT florida heat:faint:

I have a good feeling about tomorrow. I'm going to have to get up early to get a better choice of resorts. This is my order of resorts:

POFQ
CSR
POR
CBR

What resort is everybodyeles interested in getting?

[DisneyBride'03]

Out of RDU...August 16 - 20 at CBR!! :cool2:

Sure are a lot of Illinios guests going in August! :goodvibes

wow, we have the same dates....and same resort!:lmao:

[tinknme]

do you know something we don't :teeth: Seriously I do hope your feeling is right!

I have CSR booked now, but last night I was checking availability at the Deluxe resorts. Depending on how good the AP rates are, who knows what I will finally decide on :rotfl:



I have a good feeling about tomorrow. I'm going to have to get up early to get a better choice of resorts. This is my order of resorts:

POFQ
CSR
POR
CBR

What resort is everybodyeles interested in getting?

[DisneyBride'03]

Thats a long vacation. Lucky you:yay:



I also got a BB a month ago for part of my dates 8-10 till the 16th. Need a good rate for the 5th till the 10th.


Looks like there wil be lots of us from Illinois. It needs to start getting warmer around here or were going to pass out from that HOT florida heat:faint:

I have a good feeling about tomorrow. I'm going to have to get up early to get a better choice of resorts. This is my order of resorts:

POFQ
CSR
POR
CBR

What resort is everybodyeles interested in getting?

After being on the "resort Ride":scared1: awhile, we are content on CBR...unless the Ap's are sooo good I can afford Poly:rotfl2: Well, when I wake up I will check here first! lol As I have been doing!

[DisneyBride'03]

do you know something we don't :teeth: Seriously I do hope your feeling is right!

I have CSR booked now, but last night I was checking availability at the Deluxe resorts. Depending on how good the AP rates are, who knows what I will finally decide on :rotfl:

Its a DISease I tell you...Resort Roulette!!

[tinknme]

Its a DISease I tell you...Resort Roulette!!

I agree :rotfl:

[wisconsinmom]

I'm so hoping that tomorrow is the day. I'm going to be :confused3 and :sad: if tomorrow isn't the day. I'll be logging in to check in the morning but my TA will be the one doing the calling.

[tinknme]

Usually there has been a hint of when AP rates would be released & I have heard nothing. From what I have read here on the boards, last year they came out towards the end of June. I hope that is not true for this year, I am going crazy :rotfl:

[M2DD's]

Last yr AP rates were released last yr on June 20th 2007 which was on a Wednesday. Thats why I was thinking/hoping/praying that tomorrow was going to be the day. I'm just making guesses based on last yr. If anyone who wants to know what was released last yr:
From 6/20/07 - THESE ARE EXPIRED
Annual Passholder rates for dates of Aug.5-Sept.29,2007

Sample rates:
*$64 per night value resorts*
$94 per night moderate resorts
$249 per night Deluxe (Polynesian)

This is what scares me:scared1:

The past round of AP rates didn't come out till: May 7th for
May 26 – Aug 2, 2008
So if you had a trip planned at the end of May/first wk in June you only had 3 wks before your trip. So since most of our trip are the first few wk of AP rate dates we may not get any offers till mid July:scared1:

Does this make sense:confused3

[wisconsinmom]

Usually there has been a hint of when AP rates would be released & I have heard nothing. From what I have read here on the boards, last year they came out towards the end of June. I hope that is not true for this year, I am going crazy :rotfl:

Last year they came out Wednesday, June 20:goodvibes

[tinknme]

This is what I am afraid of as well!



This is what scares me:scared1:

The past round of AP rates didn't come out till: May 7th for
May 26 – Aug 2, 2008
So if you had a trip planned at the end of May/first wk in June you only had 3 wks before your trip. So since most of our trip are the first few wk of AP rate dates we may not get any offers till mid July:scared1:

Does this make sense:confused3

[DisneyBride'03]

well good luck tomorrow everyone if they are released!!!

[wisconsinmom]

The past round of AP rates didn't come out till: May 7th for
May 26 – Aug 2, 2008
So if you had a trip planned at the end of May/first wk in June you only had 3 wks before your trip. So since most of our trip are the first few wk of AP rate dates we may not get any offers till mid July:scared1:

Does this make sense:confused3


Good point, I hope we don't have to wait but it sounds like we might have to :confused3

[M2DD's]

Wake up. AP rates are out!

[tinknme]

I'm awake! Have you called?

Wake up. AP rates are out!

[wisconsinmom]

I'm awake! Have you called?

I got an email from my TA, she is one the phone right now:thumbsup2 Good luck everyone!

[wideeyes]

Wake up. AP rates are out!

do you have the dates?

[petchie]

Intercot has the Information
http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=135995

[Perdita&Pongo]

8/3 - 9/27

I was only able to get one of my 2 nights club level at AKL on the AP rate. Not sure if it's worth buying a pass just for the $34.60 savings over the AAA rate.

[M2DD's]

I'm awake! Have you called?

Yes. They didn't have any AP rates for the first 2 days of my resort choice which was ASsports the 5th and 6th. The CM I talked to wasn't very friendly and didn't seem like she wanted to look very hard for me so I'm calling back.

[wideeyes]

Intercot has the Information
http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=135995

thanks

[M2DD's]

do you have the dates?

from 8-3 till 9-27

[wisconsinmom]

My TA got us a WL courtyard view room for $194 a night, our dates are 8/8-8/10.

[tinknme]

Good luck!

Yes. They didn't have any AP rates for the first 2 days of my resort choice which was ASsports the 5th and 6th. The CM I talked to wasn't very friendly and didn't seem like she wanted to look very hard for me so I'm calling back.

[M2DD's]

Hope everyone is getting what they wanted this AM.
I called back to see what eles they had and I couldn't get any of the values for the 5-7th. I tried to just get CSR or POFQ for my entire stay 8/5 till 8/16 and there were no AP rates open.

[luvtheBuzz]

Well, I called first thing this a.m., almost fell over when the CM told me they were out.:rotfl: Unfortunately though, there is no love. We're staying AKL club and I wasn't able to get a discount for any of our nights!! Then I checked for other resorts. Very few things available for when were going 8-5 to 8-13.
Good luck everyone!

[tinknme]

No luck here yet :worried:

Hope everyone is getting what they wanted this AM.
I called back to see what eles they had and I couldn't get any of the values for the 5-7th. I tried to just get CSR or POFQ for my entire stay 8/5 till 8/16 and there were no AP rates open.

[DonnaLeah]

Wake up. AP rates are out!

Hope everyone is getting what they wanted this AM.
I called back to see what eles they had and I couldn't get any of the values for the 5-7th. I tried to just get CSR or POFQ for my entire stay 8/5 till 8/16 and there were no AP rates open.

Woo-Hoo!!! I just booked a WLV studio for $199/nt. I hope I made the right decision. Only courtyard bunks @$224 were available for our 8/5-8/8 dates. I think I'll love having the fridge, coffee pot AND microwave!! Having to share a full sized bed with DH was making me nervous.:eek: :lmao:


Good luck getting your rates, everyone!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

No deluxes AT ALL 8/11 - 8/14. Studio at SSR for $169 was all the CM could find. For now we are keeping our rack rate room at WL.

[Minnie&Nana]

We were in luck with CBR - had to change to std, but it was a nice savings. Otherise the savings was just $2! LOL

Thank you so much,M2DD's, for letting us know this morning!

[M2DD's]

We were in luck with CBR - had to change to std, but it was a nice savings. Otherise the savings was just $2! LOL

Thank you so much,M2DD's, for letting us know this morning!

Your welcome:thumbsup2

[Perdita&Pongo]

8/3 - 9/27

I was only able to get one of my 2 nights club level at AKL on the AP rate. Not sure if it's worth buying a pass just for the $34.60 savings over the AAA rate.

I posted the above a little bit ago, but now that I've digested dates/rates/etc. (and am more awake, lol) here's more info on what I found:

I was looking to convert my existing Club Level AKL ressie for 8/8 & 8/9 to AP rate. I had one night rack rate $335+tax and one night at AAA $284.75+tax. I was only able to convert the AAA night to AP rate $254+tax = $285.75w/tax (roughly a 25% discount off rack vs 15% AAA discount).

I had also checked BC for 8/5 and was offered standard view $244 (274.50w/tax) or lagoon view Club Level for $500something.

Then checked 8/5 for Pop (no AP rates avail.) and ASMu for $72.32w/tax.

LovetheBuzz - I guess I'll see you AKL CL on the 8th & 9th, yes? :thumbsup2

[M2DD's]

I'm still sitting here trying to think of what I should do. I can do a split stay at 2 different resorts to get an AP discount but I just don't know if it will be worth it to pack up and move resorts with 2 small kids by myself.

[CJ]

very strange..... the AP rate is $1.00 more pre night for my Pop preferred room than AAA was!! So obviously I kept my existing rate with CAA... I thought I was getting a good deal, I've called twice and both agents were surprised as well that CAA (AAA) was cheaper than the AP rate!

[wideeyes]

I have switched my ressie from AKL to SSR studio for $2661 for 14 nights, I am very happy.

[wdwfan30]

how long after ap rates does it typically take for genereal public discounts to come out?

[luvtheBuzz]

Perdita -- See you there! I still might call back again later to see if I can get anything at all. But it's looking pretty bleak at this point. Oh well....

[Mom2AAA's]

how long after ap rates does it typically take for genereal public discounts to come out?

I am wondering the same thing, just called but the cm didn't even know what I was talking about!! I think the good people on this board have MUCH more knowledge than most at the travel co!

[#1srcrmckyfan]

I've been holding out to reserve something for 8/17 to 8/22...called first thing this am and got right through. Had no problem booking BC with AP discount for my dates (which was my first resort choice)! Got a standard view room for $244/night...I'm ready to go now!pixiedust:

[M2DD's]

how long after ap rates does it typically take for genereal public discounts to come out?

Its usually a few days after I try to see what I can find from last yrs. When they do release them it may be slim pickings as most of the rooms are already filled unless for some magical reason they open more up.
Last yr it was a wk later so I'm thinking it will open up June 25th.

[tinknme]

I had CSR booked for our stay in Aug. with a AAA rate, it was not available with the AP rate. So I now have POR booked with the AP rate for Aug. 5th -16th. This is a savings of $250 over AAA :thumbsup2

I have never stayed here before & I am planning on not telling the boys I switched(still think we are staying at PC), I will surprise them!

I might keep calling to see if anything else opens up, but at least I have my foot in the door now :rotfl:

I swear I have never felt so unorganized about a Disney trip as I do with this one :laughing:

[M2DD's]

I had CSR booked for our stay in Aug. with a AAA rate, it was not available with the AP rate. So I now have POR booked with the AP rate for Aug. 5th -16th. This is a savings of $250 over AAA :thumbsup2

I have never stayed here before & I am planning on not telling the boys I switched(still think we are staying at PC), I will surprise them!

I might keep calling to see if anything else opens up, but at least I have my foot in the door now :rotfl:

I swear I have never felt so unorganized about a Disney trip as I do with this one :laughing:

Me to:laughing:
I ended up doing a split stay. A few days at CSR and a few days at Assp. If either one opens up for my entire stay I'll just switch to one of those the entire time.
DH arrured me for our next trip in Nov/Dec we can stay at a mod/deluxe for our entire stay.
This was just suppose to be a quick BUDGET trip with the girls and has turned into 11 nites trip and more $$ than I was planning on spending. But hey its Disney :thumbsup2

[Manda]

Kinda bummed. My reservation is in two parts at the moment - 8/8 to 8/10 and then 8/10 to 8/16. I was really hoping I'd be able to get a continuous reservation when the AP rates come out. No luck. I don't want to worry about having to deal with checkin/out mid-week. I've got an awesome rate, but it's just another thing to worry about.

[chop456]

we are splitting our stay, too - All Star Sports and POFQ. The kids will love it!

[shangman]

AP site doesn't have new rates loaded yet. Called CM and she helped book Poly from 8/3-10 @$259. More than last year as well as last time block for AP rates, but much better than $340! Kids will be happy!

[LuckyMamaInDE]

I added three nights before our DVC stay----YC standard for $244, Aug 14-17. Our youngest will freak when she finds out we'll be back at Stormalong Bay!

[M2DD's]

we are splitting our stay, too - All Star Sports and POFQ. The kids will love it!

What are your dates?

[Nicole786]

No luck with the AKL, im playing around with my dates right now to see if something pops up..im so upset :(

[tdramey]

How can I check availabilty for AP rates? If I can get a room, I will buy an AP since I going again in February. But.... Since I don't currently have an AP I don't know how to go about checking availability. Help...:confused3

[tinknme]

I can check for you. What are your dates, how many people? Do you have a preference as to value, mod, ect.?

How can I check availabilty for AP rates? If I can get a room, I will buy an AP since I going again in February. But.... Since I don't currently have an AP I don't know how to go about checking availability. Help...:confused3

[tdramey]

I can check for you. What are your dates, how many people? Do you have a preference as to value, mod, ect.?

Wow, you are so kind. Thank you for the offer. I actually just called and they had POR available so I booked it. Now I just have to get the pass. And talk my parents into going with me and my 2 kids....

[tinknme]

Glad you were able to book something!

Wow, you are so kind. Thank you for the offer. I actually just called and they had POR available so I booked it. Now I just have to get the pass. And talk my parents into going with me and my 2 kids....