AP rates for December...

[Charleyann]

Does anyone know when they are generally released? Hoping and thinking soon...

Charleyann

[*Belle*]

I do believe it was Aug. 15 in 2007. In 2008 it was Aug. 25 if I remember correctly. The Disney site is showing no availablity in the Deluxe resorts the 2nd week in Dec. I was hoping to change my AAA rate to an AP rate. Keeping my fingers crossed.


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Belle

[Charleyann]

I do believe it was Aug. 15 in 2007. In 2008 it was Aug. 25 if I remember correctly. The Disney site is showing no availablity in the Deluxe resorts the 2nd week in Dec. I was hoping to change my AAA rate to an AP rate. Keeping my fingers crossed.


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Belle

I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you too! I already have a 40% off code for a part of my stay(one rerservation) and hoping to get AP rate for the other reservation.

Geez, that sounds kind of greedy ah?:rotfl:

Charleyann:wizard:

[mbanks21]

Its August 13th this year. It will be good for up to dec 23

[unctigger]

or can I make the reservation and purchase the AP when we go in December?
I have reservation now at rack rate and am hoping for discount. There was no AAA discount available when it was made. We plan another trip in the next 12 months, so thought we would get the AP, if we could get the room discount, too.
Would we be able to get the dining plan added if we have an AP?

[Charleyann]

Have the AP when you checkin!

Charleyann

[unctigger]

Is it only for delux resorts or can you get an AP discount at a moderate resort?

[Cinderumbrella]

Its August 13th this year. It will be good for up to dec 23

OOOOH!!! Thanks! thumbsup2 where did this leak out from?

[MenashaCorp]

or can I make the reservation and purchase the AP when we go in December?
I have reservation now at rack rate and am hoping for discount. There was no AAA discount available when it was made. We plan another trip in the next 12 months, so thought we would get the AP, if we could get the room discount, too.
Would we be able to get the dining plan added if we have an AP?

Have the AP when you checkin!

Charleyann

I wish this had worked for us in July!! I reserved @ rack rate before buying AP onsite on arrival (before check-in), couldn't get AP discount at the desk as the reservations CM had told me I could. They told us we would have to have made the reservation with AP already purchased to get the discount, despite what Disney reservations had said. :confused3

[Cinderumbrella]

I wish this had worked for us in July!! I reserved @ rack rate before buying AP onsite on arrival (before check-in), couldn't get AP discount at the desk as the reservations CM had told me I could. They told us we would have to have made the reservation with AP already purchased to get the discount, despite what Disney reservations had said. :confused3

I am confused... was your ressie at the time of check in for rack rate or an AP rate?

[disneyin2008]

Does anyone know if the AP rate is room only? And whether AP or DIsney VISA rate is better?

Also...can you use it for split stays? I've got 9 days at POP, 6 at POR and 8 at CBR with a AAA discount, but hoping for better!

[MenashaCorp]

I am confused... was your ressie at the time of check in for rack rate or an AP rate?

Sorry.

I called Disney, reserved room @rack rate. Bought AP same phone call.

CM told me the AP discount could be applied "retroactively" once I was there.
I picked up AP and activated it before check-in just in case

CM at check-in told me I would have to have had an active AP at the time of reservation to get the AP discount.

I'm not sure who was/is right. It's frustrating to get different answers whether Disney or everyday life.

[Cinderumbrella]

Sorry.

I called Disney, reserved room @rack rate. Bought AP same phone call.

CM told me the AP discount could be applied "retroactively" once I was there.
I picked up AP and activated it before check-in just in case

CM at check-in told me I would have to have had an active AP at the time of reservation to get the AP discount.

I'm not sure who was/is right. It's frustrating to get different answers whether Disney or everyday life.

That's a shame. It is my understaning that you should have been able to apply the AP rate over the phone (if one was available) and only needed to show an AP at the time of check in. It sounds like they were BOTH wrong.

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

sorry, but the above statement is wrong, you can get the AP rate once it becomes available even if you do not have the AP as of yet. as long as you have it at check in! I always book without it and get it when there. 25 plus times:confused3

so even booking at rack rate when they are released, which the date has not been released as of yet, then you can call and have them change ressies over to the AP rate...IF they have your resort available, you may have to make a change if it is not.

[marie1981]

Last april, I booked AP rate witout an active AP. On the phone, they tried to convince me to buy right away but I refused. I told them I would buy when I get there.

When I checked in, I told them I would buy it just after I get my room and this was fine with them.

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

Last april, I booked AP rate witout an active AP. On the phone, they tried to convince me to buy right away but I refused. I told them I would buy when I get there.

When I checked in, I told them I would buy it just after I get my room and this was fine with them.

I have done this several times also. a few times I had it in voucher form and did not activate it for two days. Then I have bought 3 days after being there. so it should not be a issue at all!

[mbanks21]

OOOOH!!! Thanks! thumbsup2 where did this leak out from?

A source close to Goofy

[unctigger]

with an AP rate---is it lower than a AAA rate?

[Golf4food]

or can I make the reservation and purchase the AP when we go in December?
I have reservation now at rack rate and am hoping for discount. There was no AAA discount available when it was made. We plan another trip in the next 12 months, so thought we would get the AP, if we could get the room discount, too.

Would we be able to get the dining plan added if we have an AP?

Yes, AP holders can add the dining plan to any room-only stay (it then becomes a "package" that much be paid of 45 days in advance, but you still get the AP discount on the room itself - DP is the same price for everyone.)


Is it only for delux resorts or can you get an AP discount at a moderate resort?

AP discounts are generally available for all room classes - Value, Moderate, and some Deluxes (but not all Deluxes sometimes).

Does anyone know if the AP rate is room only? And whether AP or DIsney VISA rate is better?

Also...can you use it for split stays? I've got 9 days at POP, 6 at POR and 8 at CBR with a AAA discount, but hoping for better!

AP rates are room only; DP would be regular price and tickets... well, you don't need 'em. :) Yes, you should be able to use it for a split stay - Disney doesn't call them split stays, they are just two separate reservations. As long as there are rooms in both resorts at a discounted rate you can do the "split stay".

Also, if you really want to make sure you are ok on the reservation ahead of time, you can always purchase one AP voucher ahead of time from a Disney Store and have that with you when you make the reservation and then get how ever many other APs you need once you arrive at WDW.

[WEDWDW]

Its August 13th this year. It will be good for up to dec 23
Thanks for the info!What will the Value Resorts discount be?Thanks.:)

[Charleyann]

That's a shame. It is my understaning that you should have been able to apply the AP rate over the phone (if one was available) and only needed to show an AP at the time of check in. It sounds like they were BOTH wrong.


Booked the AP rate. Went straight to Guest Relations when we arrived at Disney and picked up AP and showed it upon checkin.....

I got the AP rate I was quoted!

Charleyann

[PrincessAlways]

Its August 13th this year. It will be good for up to dec 23
:woohoo: Thank you!!! I've been wondering when the AP code would become available!!:yay:
or can I make the reservation and purchase the AP when we go in December?
I have reservation now at rack rate and am hoping for discount. There was no AAA discount available when it was made. We plan another trip in the next 12 months, so thought we would get the AP, if we could get the room discount, too.
Would we be able to get the dining plan added if we have an AP?
You would need the AP at check in. However, it depends on the CM. On occasion I haven't needed to show my AP. You can now get the DDP added on your reservation. You would have to call in to have it added to your reservation. Then it's considered a package.

[Charleyann]

Does the AP rate come out after the visa and gneral public code? If so, doesn't seem right!

Charleyann

[mbanks21]

AP rates should be the 13th, visa and general public are the 14th

[Golf4food]

Does the AP rate come out after the visa and gneral public code? If so, doesn't seem right!

Charleyann

Visa codes are generally out a few days before they open to passholders and FL residents, then general public.

[zoomouse]

How good is a December AP rate? We've got a res for Dec and are thinking of going with APs on a "bonus" September trip. Will definitely do APs if it saves us on the Dec trip.

[WEDWDW]

AP rates should be the 13th, visa and general public are the 14th
Does that mean 7:00 AM August 13 when Reservations opens or 12:01 AM August 13 on the Annual Passholder Site?Thanks!:)

[Emma1]

Hello,

Is it possible to get a discount or upgrade on a hotel once it is booked?

[PrincessSuzanne]

Hello,

Is it possible to get a discount or upgrade on a hotel once it is booked?


Yes, as long as that category is included in the code, not all categories are always available, it probably depends on what is already booked.

Suzanne

[MissDisneyTeach]

Does that mean 7:00 AM August 13 when Reservations opens or 12:01 AM August 13 on the Annual Passholder Site?Thanks!:)

I'd like to know this too!

[PrincessSuzanne]

I'd like to know this too!

At 7 am EST when CRO opens.

Suzanne

[WEDWDW]

At 7 am EST when CRO opens.

Suzanne
Thanks!What time will the rates be available on the Passholder Website?:)

[PrincessSuzanne]

Thanks!What time will the rates be available on the Passholder Website?:)

That one I don't know the answer to. I usually get my info here. I don't get up early to call for a discount, because I have never had trouble getting one before, so I just wait and look here for confirmation. My AAA TA is on code wathc for me this year, the only one I have found that does that.

Suzanne

[bigbabyblues]

Tomorrow is DH' birthday. How cool would it be if he can get us an AP rate with our new APs?

[waughzee]

I'm on the phone with CRO now, the codes are available!!! Nothing available at POFQ though. :(

[bjakmom]

I got AP rate at BWI switched from AAA to AP:thumbsup2
AP rate for std room was $331.88 inclusive!

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

AGAIN! nothing!! crapola! I am heading down on the 8-15th. and there was the CBR, and a suite at the YC. I am looking for standard deluxe! I have booked with AAA the AKL.
If this continues, I am not going to renew my AP! I had just postponed a trip for Aug 25th, the rates for then also sucked!
I have no clue what is going on with Disney, but after 25 trips down, I just may not renew my pass!

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

I got AP rate at BWI switched from AAA to AP:thumbsup2
AP rate for std room was $331.88 inclusive!

that price is way to high! I used to pay that for concierge!

[DREAMS161]

GOOD MORNING. does anyone know the code yet? Disney Travel rep asked me for the code...they know it was released but just don't know what the code is...

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

GOOD MORNING. does anyone know the code yet? Disney Travel rep asked me for the code...they know it was released but just don't know what the code is...

PWE~ room only
DHZ~dining
JZJ~dex dining

[PrincessAlways]

No luck for me. We have a 2br Villa @ OKW & was told there is NO AP rate for villas. BUMMER!!! This CM said there is only availability at Beach & Yacht Club rooms. That doesn't sound right, does it???:confused3

[*Belle*]

Nothing for Dec. 6-14 at the YC&BC or BWI. I'll just have to be happy with my AAA discount. This is the first time ever I was not able to get an AP discount.



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Belle

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

I am on the phone with CM, there is nothing available anywhere! she said she has never seen this before!!!:confused3

[PrincessAlways]

I am on the phone with CM, there is nothing available anywhere! she said she has never seen this before!!!:confused3

That's what mine said about the lack of availability--that there is just nothing out there. WOW!

[pixie37]

This doesn't bode well. If the AP discounts are this limited this early in the morning, what does that mean for Disney Visa cardholders or the general public codes?

[Charleyann]

I got two nights with taxes in for $122. This is for values!

Can't get any better. AP rate for the first two nights and then for the next 13 nights we got 40% off preferred for $56 plus tax nightly and then POFQ for three nights at $89 plus tax!!!!!

Thank You Disney

Good luck to everyone else!!!!

Charleyann

[Alicnwondrln]

This doesn't bode well. If the AP discounts are this limited this early in the morning, what does that mean for Disney Visa cardholders or the general public codes?

exactly!

[bigbabyblues]

DH is on the phone with them at work.....I'm really wanting to know what he gets, but I'm afraid it may not be much.

On pins and needles here......

[pixie37]

PWE~ room only
DHZ~dining
JZJ~dex dining

Thanks so much for posting the codes. Where do you find the codes? I went to the Disney Visa website and it's still showing the old code. When you call Disney they won't give you the discount w/out the code, but I can't find where the codes are published.

[Alicnwondrln]

pixie i asked and they gave them to me

[Cottager]

Had to laugh when the CM says..."How did all of you people hear about the AP rates coming out today...we just opened and our lines are going crazy with people asking about the new AP rates".

Like others have pointed out, it doesn't look like they blocked off any rooms for AP rates only. There is the same lack of availability in the first half of December. As for my current reservation, my bounceback offer was cheaper since the rates were the same for the weekdays and the weekend.

They did quote me $99 (before tax) for a moderate during the weekdays for the first week of December and higher on the weekend. What was strange is the weekday rate during the second week of December was coming up as $119 (before tax).

[bigbabyblues]

Thanks so much for posting the codes. Where do you find the codes? I went to the Disney Visa website and it's still showing the old code. When you call Disney they won't give you the discount w/out the code, but I can't find where the codes are published.

I think these codes are the AP codes, not the Disney Visa codes.

[KilimanjaroSafaris]

Thanks so much for posting the codes. Where do you find the codes? I went to the Disney Visa website and it's still showing the old code. When you call Disney they won't give you the discount w/out the code, but I can't find where the codes are published.

I got them from the CM I was talking to, I asked her for them

[moonpie85]

Thanks so much for posting the codes. Where do you find the codes? I went to the Disney Visa website and it's still showing the old code. When you call Disney they won't give you the discount w/out the code, but I can't find where the codes are published.

Thats AP codes Pixie, not DV yet.

[pixie37]

I got them from the CM I was talking to, I asked her for them

Thanks Mouseketeers...I'm obviously not thinking with both my ears this morning! This is day number 5 of code watching and I'm a little "not right" from lack of sleep. Olympics...code watching...Olympics....code watching...Olympics...code watching.

[princessfionasmom]

Wow I just called for 12/5-7 and the only mod cm had was a suite at CSR and value was AS Sports with AP code. He said they just may not all be in the system yet and to call back in a couple of days and check again. I can't believe nothing for that weekend, anyone else try for my dates and get a different response?

[corinascot]

I wonder if everything hasn't been entered into the system? I think I'll go to coffee with my neighbor as planned and phone when I get home. Sounds like the odds of getting something right now are low. Good luck to everyone else, but leave a room at WL for me ;)

[PrincessAlways]

Wow I just called for 12/5-7 and the only mod cm had was a suite at CSR and value was AS Sports with AP code. He said they just may not all be in the system yet and to call back in a couple of days and check again. I can't believe nothing for that weekend, anyone else try for my dates and get a different response?

Are you staying at OKW???? That's where we are during that same time & unfortunately, I was told the same thing as you. However, I asked the CM about calling back & she said she didn't think it would matter. :confused3 I'm going to anyway!!!

[MissDisneyTeach]

I got 4 nights room only at Caribbean Beach (Dec.12-16)(preferred room- 3 adults) for $630.00.

Is this a good deal??? We were hoping for WL or AKL, but the CM said they didn't have anything...well at AKL they had some kind of suite for $5,000!:scared1: so I quickly said no thanks!!:)

[Golf4food]

For our December 5-10 trip she said we already had the passholder rate (booked back in May, yeah, right...) for our 5 nights at POR - somewhere around the rack rate of $165 per night based on the total package cost, which is no discount at all...

We're going to try back later and hope for a different CM - she tried to tell me the AP rate for our November trip would be higher than what we already have booked at AS Music (currently $111 per night).

[asbamasaint]

running late for work but i just wanted to say that we got contemporary dec.13-18 $209 a night.

[Golf4food]

I got 4 nights room only at Caribbean Beach (Dec.12-16)(preferred room- 3 adults) for $630.00.

Is this a good deal??? We were hoping for WL or AKL, but the CM said they didn't have anything...well at AKL they had some kind of suite for $5,000!:scared1: so I quickly said no thanks!!:)

Well, base rack rates are around $165, plus the preferred room charge - your package is around $157.50 per night (I assume your total included tax?) If so, you are saving all of the preferred cost and a little off the basic room cost itself, so it isn't a "bad" deal... but it ain't $105 per night like they put out last year...

[wdhinn89]

running late for work but i just wanted to say that we got contemporary dec.13-18 $209 a night.

Garden view or tower?

[*Belle*]

I just phoned in again after reading that someone mentioned the BC being available for my dates in Dec. The CM told me the AP rate is not good on Friday or Saturday stays, therefor I would need to have 3 reservations in order to use the AAA rate Sat., the AP rate Sun-Thurs. and AAA rate again Sat. I choice once again to stay with my AAA rate.


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Belle

[Joyce DC]

We got 4 nights (12/11, 12, 13 and 14) water view requested at CBR for $585.01. That's a savings of $13.50 over the AAA rate we had!

[PrincessAlways]

I just phoned in again after reading that someone mentioned the BC being available for my dates in Dec. The CM told me the AP rate is not good on Friday or Saturday stays, therefor I would need to have 3 reservations in order to use the AAA rate Sat., the AP rate Sun-Thurs. and AAA rate again Sat. I choice once again to stay with my AAA rate.


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Belle

Yep, that was me. Sorry, the CM I talked to didn't go into specifics. I asked her about the AAA rate & said since I have a package, I'd have to go through a AAA office.

[WDW08]

I called and the CM said there were no AP discounts for WL 12/4-7, but to keep checking back. She said that CBC was the only resort showing discounts for those dates.

[ahill004]

Just called and I was told that the AP rates were only out for a few resorts right now. I wanted AKL and everything was showing full price. She told me to try again in a few days. I was so excited! Oh well!

[PrincessAlways]

Just called and I was told that the AP rates were only out for a few resorts right now. I wanted AKL and everything was showing full price. She told me to try again in a few days. I was so excited! Oh well!

At least she informed you that the rates are not all out yet!! That's good news. Guess we just keep calling!!

[mikmouse]

Rates are out for Fort Wilderness as well. But I booked so long ago for Thanksgiving this year (Nov. 22-Dec. 1) and I got a special price on the Internet so they can't beat my rate for full-hookup at pre-holiday rates, average daily price including tax $59.75. Next year's reservation Dec. 5-14 AAA rate full-hookup avg daily rate $55.50. So, we're pleased.

Good luck everyone.

[llqool]

just got an AP rate w/dining for POP preferred room 12/12-12/17!!!

it actually costs a little more per night (we had been booked under a PIN, but had no dining, but travelling with in-laws who are on the plan, so it just made sense to add it), but the total now comes to 879.90

Be careful that they don't add the insurance in there if you don't need it. The CM just added it in and it wasn't til i questioned it that it that she mentioned it......

[ms mouse]

Booked WL cv Dec 21-26, saved $350 with DDP

[sorul82?]

Rates are out for Fort Wilderness as well. But I booked so long ago for Thanksgiving this year (Nov. 22-Dec. 1) and I got a special price on the Internet so they can't beat my rate for full-hookup at pre-holiday rates, average daily price including tax $59.75. Next year's reservation Dec. 5-14 AAA rate full-hookup avg daily rate $55.50. So, we're pleased.

Good luck everyone.


Hey, I live in Garner as well!

[mikmouse]

Wow, what a small world. We're actually in the Cleveland area between the Cleveland School and 42. You know the city with no name :)

What? No http://shop.kiteloft.com/images/nascar%20logo.jpg in your signature!

[sorul82?]

Wow, what a small world. We're actually in the Cleveland area between the Cleveland School and 42. You know the city with no name :)

Yes, we live in the Cleveland/4042/Tombstone/Identity Crisis area as well!




Believe it or not, I am not a NASCAR fan.

[mikmouse]

Yes, we live in the Cleveland/4042/Tombstone/Identity Crisis area as well!




Believe it or not, I am not a NASCAR fan.
MIKMOUSE is my NC license plate, so honk if you see me around :)

Nice to meet you.

[Mermaid_Ariel]

I just called back for Haha's :laughing:

Still nothing available for the Polynesian. Not even for concierge. :sad2: DF said we'll still pay rack rate since it's for our honeymoon. But, still ouch at the rack rate for a Garden View room. :headache:

[Charleyann]

I just called back for Haha's :laughing:

Still nothing available for the Polynesian. Not even for concierge. :sad2: DF said we'll still pay rack rate since it's for our honeymoon. But, still ouch at the rack rate for a Garden View room. :headache:

I had movies booked for Dec 5-6 th. To use my AP I had to switch to Sports.
It saved $65 dollars...

We then go back to Movies preferred with 40% off until Dec 15th and then %40% off for POFQ. I wish we could have gotten one resort/one room all the away across the boards, but it wasn't available with the code or AP...

Well, I definitely saved and should be happy with what I got!

[K, P & J's Grandma]

We have reservations for Dec. 3 - 11 staying at Pop Century. I called & was told only the Cabins were available with the AP rate for our time frame. Unbelievable!! Last Dec. we paid $49 a night at Pop. We are also going the end of this month with 2 grandchildren & couldn't get the AP rate!! We do have $65 rate with AAA - so guess that we will be happy getting that!!

[mikkiwikki]

Wow - Im kinda disappointed. I was going to buy an AP today, but based on everyone's experience...guess I wont. :confused:

[llqool]

We have reservations for Dec. 3 - 11 staying at Pop Century. I called & was told only the Cabins were available with the AP rate for our time frame. Unbelievable!! Last Dec. we paid $49 a night at Pop. We are also going the end of this month with 2 grandchildren & couldn't get the AP rate!! We do have $65 rate with AAA - so guess that we will be happy getting that!!

well, breaking out the room only portion of a quote the CM gave me for a non-preferred AP package at POP, it seems like the AP rate during our time frame was about 66 something, so it wouldn't have been a *huge* savings. (if that makes you feel better!)

we *were* able to get the AP rate starting on the 12th -- it's not that it was so great, esp compared to the PIN we had had, it's that we could finally add dining without having to pay the rack rate!

[pixeydust]

:disrocks: Woo-hoo, got it! We just saved $514 over our AAA rate at POFQ, couldn't be happier!!! Thanks DIS! :love:

[PrincessSuzanne]

I just saved $542.22 on my 8 night ressie at POFQ and that is about $350 savings over AAA

Suzanne

[Golf4food]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all. (The only Mod that shows up for a discounted rate in the booking area for our dates is CBR - would save us $300 but we've stayed there twice already... we'll just stick with POR and hope they maybe extend the discount there at some point...)

[Mermaid_Ariel]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all.

Wow. :confused3

[Miniefan]

I think I might be confused, I was under the impression that the only way you could book the dining plan with an AP was to purchase a one day ticket, has this changed? I have always wanted to buy AP's but it has never been cost effective for us with purchasing the DP and the one day tickets as well, could someone please help me out and answer this for me. I would just call CRO but it seems like everytime I try to call them I get information that I know is absolutely wrong so I thought I would ask my fellow Disers first.

TIA
Kim

[Tigger24U]

The details do not mention moderates, but if you go in and use the Book your Stay link, Moderates ARE included.

I was able to get Port Orleans Riverside for $129 a night for Oct. 16-19. Regular room rate was $165 a night I believe.

So just because it is not mentioned doesn't mean it is not available.

TTFN

[PrincessAlways]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all.

Yes, that answered a lot of questions!! I just checked it! It's completely blocked out for 12/4 through 12/12. NO AP RATES AT ALL!!!!! My dates are 12/5-9. Oh well. I'm still going!!!!!

[Sleeping Becca]

Just called again and the code PWE did not save me any money over my AAA rate for my POP reservation 12/6-12/13.

[Charleyann]

I just called back for Haha's :laughing:

Still nothing available for the Polynesian. Not even for concierge. :sad2: DF said we'll still pay rack rate since it's for our honeymoon. But, still ouch at the rack rate for a Garden View room. :headache:

I had movies booked for Dec 5-6 th. To use my AP I had to switch to Sports.
It saved $65 dollars...

We then go back to Movies preferred with 40% off until Dec 15th and then %40% off for POFQ. I wish we could have gotten one resort/one room all the away across the boards, but it wasn't available with the code or AP...

Well, I definitely saved and should be happy with what I got!

Charleyann

[mousiemom]

i know when we went in 2007 with our AP, we would make our ressie w/the ap code but we never had to show our AP @ ck in (6 times) but here's my question: we are going in feb. and we have myw tickets left over that we want to upgrade to an AP. so, when we ck in we will not have our ap. don't we have to go to the ticket booth at the parks to have these upgraded?
Help!!
mousiemom

[WDW08]

We switched our dates from 12/4-7 to 11/30-12/3 and also switched from WL to AKL and the AP rate was $159/night for standard! WOOOHOO!!! We are saving over $300!!!! :woohoo: I'm just glad our dates were flexible!

[angey77]

So, I had to actually come to the Dis this morning to find out AP rates were out (for some reason, my thread subscription is not reaching my inbox!).
Anyway, I call for Dec. 5-7 (we need a place to stay for the weekend before AKLV). I didn't even ask about values since Pop is booked up already at rack rates. The very nice CM told me there was only CSR suites at around $600ish and a three-bedroom at OKW for well over $2,000. Ummm, yeah. She said occupancy that weekend is up like crazy over last year, but she thinks it was because of the parade taping at MK. I told her I wish everyone would stop discovering my secret of going to WDW in December!
So, I used an AP voucher and got online just now. Remember, my dates are in "black-out dates" for AP rates. I see AS Sports for $54 per night. dang! So, I booked it. It goes against my "I dislike All Stars and will never stay there again" stance on life (especially during Pop Warner), but that's a deal to me and I just can't pass up a deal! I figure I'll just be sleeping there for two nights, right?
Booked it and hoping maybe some other resorts leak between now and December!

[Cinderumbrella]

I think I might be confused, I was under the impression that the only way you could book the dining plan with an AP was to purchase a one day ticket, has this changed? I have always wanted to buy AP's but it has never been cost effective for us with purchasing the DP and the one day tickets as well, could someone please help me out and answer this for me. I would just call CRO but it seems like everytime I try to call them I get information that I know is absolutely wrong so I thought I would ask my fellow Disers first.

TIA
Kim

That changed this year. In fact I am already booked at the CR NEXT year with an AP plus DxDDP (although my rate is rack rate now since it is way to early to know if there will even be an AP rate then)

[DisneyMom]

Saw this post, called Dreams (they were already working on all the AP ressies) and found out DS#1's total for POR 12/13 - 12/23 (wedding is 12/15) will drop by $450!!!! Woo hoo! Thank you to the DIS once again!! (And I'm a hero today for pointing this out to him!)

[Miniefan]

That changed this year. In fact I am already booked at the CR NEXT year with an AP plus DxDDP (although my rate is rack rate now since it is way to early to know if there will even be an AP rate then)

:woohoo: :worship: :banana: :yay:
Thanks!!! I wish I had paid closer attention, I could have saved money on my last trip in May!! I called CRO and this is going to save me close to $400 and that is with buying Ap's which to me is a savings in and of itself because next trip we will only be paying for the room and the dining plan. Yeah me!! I really feel like an a-hole for not knowing this for my last trip though, I am really kicking myself now, but you live and you learn. Thanks again.

Kim :cloud9: Magical Holidays here we come!! :santa:

[PrincessSuzanne]

:woohoo: :worship: :banana: :yay:
Thanks!!! I wish I had paid closer attention, I could have saved money on my last trip in May!! I called CRO and this is going to save me close to $400 and that is with buying Ap's which to me is a savings in and of itself because next trip we will only be paying for the room and the dining plan. Yeah me!! I really feel like an a-hole for not knowing this for my last trip though, I am really kicking myself now, but you live and you learn. Thanks again.

Kim :cloud9: Magical Holidays here we come!! :santa:

You probably wouldn't have saved in May, I don't believe the change took affect until after that. We went in June and it wasn't avail then, but was avail for my Aug trip, but since we will only be there for the weekend, it made no sense since we won't be spekding that much on food then.

It did save me a ton on my December trip though.

Suzanne

[Miniefan]

You probably wouldn't have saved in May, I don't believe the change took affect until after that. We went in June and it wasn't avail then, but was avail for my Aug trip, but since we will only be there for the weekend, it made no sense since we won't be spekding that much on food then.

It did save me a ton on my December trip though.

Suzanne


Ok, so maybe I won't have to dwell on it now, it always peeves me when I find out I could have saved some money somewhere and paid full price without knowing about it.

Kim

[PrincessSuzanne]

Ok, so maybe I won't have to dwell on it now, it always peeves me when I find out I could have saved some money somewhere and paid full price without knowing about it.

Kim

Me, too, that is why I shared that.

Suzanne

[abouley]

I was wondering if someone who had access to the AP website would tell me if there are any AP discounted rooms available for Thanksgiving weekend 28-30? I'm guessing there probably aren't and I really can't call right now..... if anyone is willing to look for me, I would be very appreciative!!!!

Alison

[PrincessSuzanne]

I was wondering if someone who had access to the AP website would tell me if there are any AP discounted rooms available for Thanksgiving weekend 28-30? I'm guessing there probably aren't and I really can't call right now..... if anyone is willing to look for me, I would be very appreciative!!!!

Alison

Hi Alison,

I will be happy to look for you, what resort did you want me to look at? any one in particular?


Suzanne

[abouley]

Hi Alison,

I will be happy to look for you, what resort did you want me to look at? any one in particular?

Suzanne

Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!

I am most interested in WL, AKL, POR/POFQ or ASM. But really curious if there is anything coming up at decent rates (more than what we'd get with AAA).

Thanks again!

Alison

[PrincessSuzanne]

Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!

I am most interested in WL, AKL, POR/POFQ or ASM. But really curious if there is anything coming up at decent rates (more than what we'd get with AAA).

Thanks again!

Alison

I looked at Pop and it is $121/night. Those are blacked out dates. The actual dates are 9/28-11/25, 11/30-12/03, and 12/13-12/23/2008

Suzanne

[abouley]

I looked at Pop and it is $121/night. Those are blacked out dates. The actual dates are 9/28-11/25, 11/30-12/03, and 12/13-12/23/2008

Suzanne

Thanks for looking! I kind of figured there wouldn't be anything available but good to know it's just blacked out!

[PrincessSuzanne]

Thanks for looking! I kind of figured there wouldn't be anything available but good to know it's just blacked out!

You're Welcome

Suzanne

[DisneyMom]

Thanks again! DS#1 just got confirmation back on switching from AAA rate to AP rate and his reservation for POR 12/13 - 12/23 dropped by $512.20!!!!! Since he's getting married at Disney on 12/15, that's a big help for extra wedding goodies!!!! Thank you everyone!