Rumor: More discounts on the way??

[bunnysmum]

The Unofficial Guide folks over at the touringplans website have posted this as rumor only, having heard it from two separate sources:

That new WDW discounts are going to be announced during the broadcast of the Christmas parade for travel Jan - March 2009.

Anyone care to speculate about what might be coming??

[bunnysmum]

Has no one else read/heard this? There are often so many people "in the know" here, I thought maybe someone might have a little more info....or at least a wild guess...;)

[GPA1015]

OK I was thinking about this today- if a new code comes thru and I am in my 45 day window am I out of luck? I can not use the 4/3. I am hoping ofr a code so I subing to this thread. I have not heard of anything!

[Donnainnj]

GPA1015,
You can still get the discount, but you may have to pay a change fee, or cancelation fee depending on circumstances. I believe if the savings are higher then the fees $50 change $100 cancelation (between 45 and 7 days?I think) it will be worth your while.
Donna

[tnd]

I hope if there is something, it works for check-in dates starting Jan. 2. We missed the 4/7 deal by 2 days. Grrr....

[01Sweetpea]

I'm hoping there is something for those of us that can't stay the full 7 days. Room only code, free dining, etc.

[mmmears]

I am hoping that whatever it is will be good through April. It's not all that far in advance and it takes time to work out flights & other things for many of us who dont live close by and cant just drive in...:confused3

[CindyCan]

I was also hoping the "big" deal when it came out would be free dining starting Jan 2. Right now I'm only at the AS for 5 nights starting Jan 4, but we arrive in Orlando on the 2nd. We've never been able to take advantage of free dining, and that would be SO nice!

I doubt they'll offer that, now, though. It would almost be a "competing" offer: maybe some people that extended their stay would change their reservation. Also, for value resorts, free dining is a better deal (worse for Disney).

So, now I'm just really hoping for a great general public code...even 30% for values would be better than the AAA rate I have now. And with 2 rooms I'd save even more.

Crossing my fingers that as soon as your Thanksgiving is over they'll announce something for January.

[MousekaMaddi]

im just listening and hoping Santa is listening as well!!:lmao: :santa:

[skater]

This might make a short winter trip possible!

[OhMari]

I'm betting it is room only codes. When I was at POP, I had a bounce back program for 2008 and almost all of 2009, with the exception of Peak Season, and the higher weeks of summer. It had 10% off a value, 20% off moderates and 30% off deluxes.

When I got to POR, it had a better offer for Bounceback. It had 40% of Deluxes, 30% of moderates and 20% Values. Same weeks. I had to call to use the codes before I left. But I'm betting they are just going to extend those codes. Mine didn't have the free dining. But I had an old Bounceback flyer I found in POP (I found in a drawer) and they had a 20% Value code for next Aug/Sept with free dining. On this one, you had to call by Oct. 27, and it was Nov. 7th when I checked in.

[dclfun]

I'm thinking they're just going to announce the 4/3 deal as many people probably haven't even heard of it.---Kathy

[jjohnson]

I'm betting it is room only codes. When I was at POP, I had a bounce back program for 2008 and almost all of 2009, with the exception of Peak Season, and the higher weeks of summer. It had 10% off a value, 20% off moderates and 30% off deluxes.

When I got to POR, it had a better offer for Bounceback. It had 40% of Deluxes, 30% of moderates and 20% Values. Same weeks. I had to call to use the codes before I left. But I'm betting they are just going to extend those codes. Mine didn't have the free dining. But I had an old Bounceback flyer I found in POP (I found in a drawer) and they had a 20% Value code for next Aug/Sept with free dining. On this one, you had to call by Oct. 27, and it was Nov. 7th when I checked in.

Do you happen to have the dates for the last quarter of 2009 for the BB? I only have the dates thru September. TIA

[nicky mouse]

I'm thinking they're just going to announce the 4/3 deal as many people probably haven't even heard of it.---Kathy

I don't think it can be this because the current offers says that you need to book by 12/20/08, but I guess they could extend it.

I'm hoping for a really good room only code.

[skater]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

[crazyoldmaurice]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

It is on Christmas Day. It seems kind of last minute to me that they would come out with a new discount for January - March stays. My guess is that they announce it sooner, or it goes longer into 2009.

Honestly, I would keep more in tuned with mousesavers.com for discount info. The parade broadcast is still fun though. :santa:

[ruthma]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

The taping of the xmas parade is 12/5 and 12/6

[wlwilliams9]

I would love to see a promo that includes free dining if you took advantage of the 4/3 offer!! I know it's a fat chance, but a girl has to dream!!

[tkitty]

I would love to see a promo that includes free dining if you took advantage of the 4/3 offer!! I know it's a fat chance, but a girl has to dream!!

Great idea, I love your way of thinking! Now, just let it run into October.......:yay:

[skater]

I am really hoping for a room only code. I would love a quick getaway trip with my DH. A 4/3 deal would just be too long for us to leave the kids. And I hope they announce it early in Dec. That way I can ask for it as a Christmas present :goodvibes . (Guess I'm always scheming for an extra Disney trip!)

[bookwormde]

As long as we are wishing I wish that the buy the current promotion was a buy 4 get 3 free where the 3 (at equal or lesser value) could be used as desired within a 14 day window instead of having to have 1 contiguous reservation in the same set of names.

bookwormde

[TroyE]

That would take care of my last planning detail I have.

I would love to see a promo that includes free dining if you took advantage of the 4/3 offer!! I know it's a fat chance, but a girl has to dream!!

[scotas]

Another code! This is not helping my addiction at all. :surfweb: I really am trying to swing a solo trip in Feb or March.

[disneymagicgirl]

As long as we are wishing I wish that the buy the current promotion was a buy 4 get 3 free where the 3 (at equal or lesser value) could be used as desired within a 14 day window instead of having to have 1 contiguous reservation in the same set of names.

bookwormde


You mean a 2nd trip w/in 14 days of departure from the first one? Not many people could squeeze that in...even us fanatics!

[bookwormde]

No, so I could split it around by weekday DVC reservation or use the 3 coincident with the 4 to invite family and friends.

bookwormde

[itchin2go]

I am hoping for free dining. I don't seem them offering 20% or more off rooms to the general public..... That would be just like slashing prices instead of offering a special promotion.

[maxiesmom]

Great idea, I love your way of thinking! Now, just let it run into October.......:yay:

No, it needs to run thru November!:banana: :banana:

We are tossing around the idea of staying off-site to save money (there are some great deals to be had!), but I would much rather stay on-site. So I'm hoping they offer at least some room only rates that friendly to my budget.

[djm99]

I just hope Disney includes July/early August in their deals this year.

[OhMari]

Do you happen to have the dates for the last quarter of 2009 for the BB? I only have the dates thru September. TIA
Sorry, I just happened to look at this post.
These only go up to 8/23-10/3/09 with all those other weeks.



40% off a select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort
30% off a select Disney Deluxe Resort
30% off Disney Moderate
30% of Wilderness Cabins this one does not have January or Feb. dates
20% off Disney Value


But I think you need to have been there and had to pay for one nights room plus tax before you checked out

[CindyCan]

At what point do you think I should give up on a GP discount starting Jan 4th? Right now I've got a AAA rate on 2 rooms at Sports, but if I switched to the 4/3 deal (can only use 5 nights, not 7), the price is an exact wash when I include the 2x$200 gift cards EXCEPT I would walk away with 5 1 day base tickets, which is worth $400 to me down the road.

But, I don't want to lock in to the "package" only to find out 2 days later a GP 40% code came out, which works out as a better deal for me.

I was kind of hoping that shortly after your Thanksgiving they'd announce something...I would think that they might get an influx of bookings as families talk (or fight!) over the holiday, but then that drops off & they see how many rooms are left & announce SOMETHING!!

[jjohnson]

I would go with the 7/4 deal. Even if a GP discount comes out, isn't it usually around $20 per night? I think your better off with the tickets.

[EAWildman]

I think there might be something to this rumor. Jim Hill (take it with a grain of salt) seems to also mention things going on at the Resorts starting in January:

"Getting back to Walt Disney World ... There are some very scary rumors currently making the rounds about how far down advance reservations for the Resort are for the month of January. According to one Disney insider that I spoke with late late week, to date only 35% of the resort's available room nights have been booked for the coming month.

Should this rumor prove to be true ... Well, you can expect the Mouse to roll out some pretty spectacular packages as we get closer & closer to January. With Disney doing whatever it can to put some heads in beds in those 32,000 hotel rooms that it now owns & operates on property."

I have trouble believing that only 35% of the rooms are booked for the month of January. If that were true, there would have been better availability for these most recent discounts. So, I don't think that number is right. However, if it is right, well, then I agree with the original rumor and the statement that Jim Hill makes about more deals on the way.

I would be surprised if they waited until Christmas to announce though.

Eric

[snookiedoodles]

Subscribing....I am going in Feb and would love to go again!:dance3:

[jillhou]

We are toying with going. Were not really even thinking about it, but got excited over the 4/3 deal. But we couldn't get the Poly concierge for that time, so it kinda burst our bubble.....

Just kinda playing it by ear. If a deal is good enough - we will probably book a MArch trip.

[FLmomof2]

Free dining would be great but we are going in June, so not sure if they will have anymore deals that extend that far!

[Applemomma]

For those of us that have to plan our trips months and months in advance, in order to save for it, the only real deal that is worth us looking at is something like the 4/3 offer but it would have to extend into Dec 2009. With funds being low and having to only plan one trip at a time Disney has to really think farther ahead then this spring to get my head in one of their beds!

[akayek31]

I hope it is free dining to go with the 4/3 package. It would cost me who is a single mother of 2 over $800 to get the dining plan and i am not sure i can afford that even working two jobs. :hippie:

[DisneySherpa]

I know I'm a new comer on these boards... but wanted to share...

A few weeks back I was talking to my coworker's partner (ex-cm) and we got to talking about disney vacations. Still being in the know... he commented on this email he had recieved in regards to bookings still be drastically low and disney deciding/discussing offering free dinning in addition to the 7 for 4 deal already released.

I took it was a grain of salt like all things...

Talking to a good friend tonight... he mentioned a call he recieved from a disney cm who's husband now works closely with disney's reservation system. Apparently a 7 for 4 disney package with free dinning for length of stay is now in the reservation system awaiting release later in December.

With the current package ending on 12/20... I'd definately expect to see it christmas week...

[Cinderumbrella]

I know I'm a new comer on these boards... but wanted to share...

A few weeks back I was talking to my coworker's partner (ex-cm) and we got to talking about disney vacations. Still being in the know... he commented on this email he had recieved in regards to bookings still be drastically low and disney deciding/discussing offering free dinning in addition to the 7 for 4 deal already released.

I took it was a grain of salt like all things...

Talking to a good friend tonight... he mentioned a call he recieved from a disney cm who's husband now works closely with disney's reservation system. Apparently a 7 for 4 disney package with free dinning for length of stay is now in the reservation system awaiting release later in December.

With the current package ending on 12/20... I'd definately expect to see it christmas week...


:faint:

[wlwilliams9]

I know I'm a new comer on these boards... but wanted to share...

A few weeks back I was talking to my coworker's partner (ex-cm) and we got to talking about disney vacations. Still being in the know... he commented on this email he had recieved in regards to bookings still be drastically low and disney deciding/discussing offering free dinning in addition to the 7 for 4 deal already released.

I took it was a grain of salt like all things...

Talking to a good friend tonight... he mentioned a call he recieved from a disney cm who's husband now works closely with disney's reservation system. Apparently a 7 for 4 disney package with free dinning for length of stay is now in the reservation system awaiting release later in December.

With the current package ending on 12/20... I'd definately expect to see it christmas week...

OMG!! Please, please, please:woohoo:

[novdisneydreams]

OK, I'll play :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Assuming that this were really going to happen ... any ideas on dates ???

[disneymagicgirl]

OMGosh!!!:cool1:
That would be the greatest thing I have ever heard!!:banana: :banana:

[marsrunner]

Great.
I already booked the 7 for 4 deal Jan. 20-27 at the Contemporary with a Tower Bay Lake View and paid for Counter Service Dining Plan. If they do offer this I'll be past my 45 day window where you can make changes without a fee.
If they add this plan and my dates are included, would I be able to change to the free dining deal and keep my reservation the same? Would they charge? Or would it only be for new bookings?

[BabyRN]

It sure would stink if it were the Jan-March dates...they already get the $200 gift card, obviously because the bookings are lower. I can't go earlier because I have a baby due in March!! Hopefully if they do this it's for all the dates!

[jillhou]

System is down right now - they are upgrading.

Any chance this might be included? Does it usually take an upgrade to put new codes and such in the system?

[snookiedoodles]

I hope that free dining will be added!

I'm going in Feb:dance3:

[Mama of Triplets]

OK this is great!! I will be stuck on the computer all day and night AGAIN!! Just waiting for a what if!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I think I need help!!! :rotfl2:

[burberryplaid]

The touring plans site has been right before..here's hoping!

[sandymandr]

Could it be true????????????? Here's hoping!! :wizard:

[MDMOUSE]

We booked the visa promotion for 12/20-26. The rate worked out to be similar to free dining AND 30% off the room. This is more than we ever got in the past. It would seem as if they are discounting more than I remember- looks like they are ready to deal.

[KikiFan]

Did anyone try the banner that's popping up at the top of the site? It was offering $61 per person at a value hotel including park Tickets. And most importantly the dates were from Aug 3 through the end of the year. So they are starting to offer stuff for the end of the year.

[disneymagicgirl]

System is down right now - they are upgrading.

Any chance this might be included? Does it usually take an upgrade to put new codes and such in the system?

keeping my fingers crossed!:goodvibes

[MousekaMaddi]

:cool1: :rolleyes1

[duketennisgal]

:banana: Subscribing (and crossing my fingers) :banana:

[Mrs Grumpy]

We are booked for September and really hoping for some great discounts. Keeping my fingers crossed!!! The more they discount the packages the more shopping I can do while there so they will still get my money!!

[itchin2go]

Great.
I already booked the 7 for 4 deal Jan. 20-27 at the Contemporary with a Tower Bay Lake View and paid for Counter Service Dining Plan. If they do offer this I'll be past my 45 day window where you can make changes without a fee.
If they add this plan and my dates are included, would I be able to change to the free dining deal and keep my reservation the same? Would they charge? Or would it only be for new bookings?

I am wondering the same thing. We're booked for a stay starting 1-25. Usually, you can apply a new code to an existing reservation. Is there any reason this situation would be any different? You can add dining plan past the 45 day deadline, so .....

[MrsJ Henry]

We are looking to go the last week in April but we can be pretty flexible due to our daughter just being a toddler. So hoping we can get a good deal.We are waiting to see what will be coming out:banana: :banana:

[tinkbyday]

I would be really surprised if it included January - thrilled, of course, but very surprised. Based on the timing of the expected announcement date and the fact that packages were already due to be paid in full for January...

Maybe this is for the April - June folks who didn't get the gift card.

[KPtoys]

I would be really surprised if it included January - thrilled, of course, but very surprised. Based on the timing of the expected announcement date and the fact that packages were already due to be paid in full for January...

Maybe this is for the April - June folks who didn't get the gift card.


If that's the case Im going in May:rotfl:

[disneymagicgirl]

If that's the case Im going in May:rotfl:

US too...we will just postpone again...always looking for the best bargain!:lmao:

[duketennisgal]

I would be really surprised if it included January - thrilled, of course, but very surprised. Based on the timing of the expected announcement date and the fact that packages were already due to be paid in full for January...

Maybe this is for the April - June folks who didn't get the gift card.

That's my hope, I've already booked my trip for May!

[mousiemom]

i know, we did this last yr, we went for 6 nights dec. 14-20 and then turned around and 2 weeks later went jan. 1-7!!! we are fanatics but that was even too much for us. not to mention out of the 6 trips we took in 2007, the Jan. was the highest crowd!!! now, for 2009 our trips are like 3 and 4 months apart!!!
mousiemom

[DisKate]

I know I'm a new comer on these boards... but wanted to share...

A few weeks back I was talking to my coworker's partner (ex-cm) and we got to talking about disney vacations. Still being in the know... he commented on this email he had recieved in regards to bookings still be drastically low and disney deciding/discussing offering free dinning in addition to the 7 for 4 deal already released.

I took it was a grain of salt like all things...

Talking to a good friend tonight... he mentioned a call he recieved from a disney cm who's husband now works closely with disney's reservation system. Apparently a 7 for 4 disney package with free dinning for length of stay is now in the reservation system awaiting release later in December.

With the current package ending on 12/20... I'd definately expect to see it christmas week...


So here's a question.....We already booked the 4/7 deal for March 6-13...Assuming that our dates are covered under this, would we be able to call and switch over to the one with free dining?

TIA
~Kate

[FLmomof2]

OH I hope so! This would be so great, and maybe take away some of the guilty feelings I have traveling in hard times! :)

[LastLookAtTheCastle]

If they just add free dining to an already booked trip, I'd gladly pay the change fee if within the 45 day window.

Man oh man.

[girli565]

If there is Free dining added to the promo I'll definitely book for June!!

[JoanneNC]

of course - they could do a complete 4/3 deal
Buy 4 nights - get 3 free
Buy 4 days tickets - get 3 free
Buy 4 days of dining - get 3 free

That would still be really appealing

[DisKate]

of course - they could do a complete 4/3 deal
Buy 4 nights - get 3 free
Buy 4 days tickets - get 3 free
Buy 4 days of dining - get 3 free

That would still be really appealing

That would still be alright with us!

[Mama of Triplets]

Does anyone know what the change fee amount is??
I am sure it is still soooo worth it, but just wondering.

[BigGreen73]

This is an interesting thread. We booked 05/04-05/14 with the 4/3 deal and free dining would be sweet. I will be keeping an eye on this.

[mygr8kdz]

touring plans website is reporting a possible room only discount to be released tomorrow for stays january through april 4.

[kristinanderic]

I'd like to know what happens...I have a trip booked for feb.

[I Believe n Fairies]

We are dying to go back. We were there in Sept 06 and loved it. I priced out a Sept 09 stay and it would be GREAT if a sweet code came out for then. For us, the 4-3 was not too great. Nice, but something that we could walk away from. I want to see a code that will MAKE me call and book. :thumbsup2

It stinks that the economy is in the pits, but if it helps me get to WDW sooner, then I'm all for it. (kidding...kind of ;) )

[PolyAddict]

Ok, the day 4/3 came out I couldn't get through so I booked online.

If the free dining along with 4/3 comes out, would i be able to call to change?

So 4/3 saved us around $1300 at the Poly and free dining would save another $1189:cool1: :cool1:

[jillhou]

If I am not mistaken, the purpose of these codes and incentives is to get people who are NOT already booked to book a vacation!

If bookings are way down for January - I can see adding more incentives to get more people to come.

They really don't have a reason to try to get people already coming to spend less!

We were not planning on a vacation to Disney anytime soon, but if the right deal came along we might decide to go. My kids have started enjoying going to other places although they still love Disney! So it will be interesting to see what they can do to entice me and others like me!:cheer2:

[disneymagicgirl]

So here's a question.....We already booked the 4/7 deal for March 6-13...Assuming that our dates are covered under this, would we be able to call and switch over to the one with free dining?

TIA
~Kate

Yep, you can switch over if your resort/dates are available. otherwise you'll have to alter your plans.

[DisneySherpa]

Sorry I don't know more guys... if I had any idea on dates or "what ifs" I'd definately share... just only getting bits and pieces as I go along. Still waiting on a text back in regards to the dates of the promotion if he was told any.

I had thought the 7 for 4 deal applied for dinning as well. . Was I wrong about that? It would make sense thinking back as the package we priced out did seem a little on the high side if that wasn't the case :ssst:

My gut feeling is what another poster had mentioned... since Jan - Mar recieved a $200... perhaps this addition of free dinning is a last ditch effort to boost occupency for April - June.

Although wasn't there a free dinning package offered this winter with little notice in regards to dates? Was that an exclusive Disney Visa Card holder package? If so could this be the case too?

It's a waiting game now :bored:

[Pixiedust34]

Did anyone try the banner that's popping up at the top of the site? It was offering $61 per person at a value hotel including park Tickets. And most importantly the dates were from Aug 3 through the end of the year. So they are starting to offer stuff for the end of the year.


I am hoping for a mid-August discount, so your post is encouraging to me! :goodvibes

[krismom]

:surfweb: :thumbsup2

[TagsMissy]

:surfweb: :thumbsup2

Does that mean you know something LOL I think this would be great...even if example it's same as the hotel and tickets buy 4 get 3...

[krismom]

Does that mean you know something LOL I think this would be great...even if example it's same as the hotel and tickets buy 4 get 3...

I wish I knew something!! I'm just glad you directed me here so I can watch with everyone else... I'd love something for our APril trip!
:cool1:

[TagsMissy]

I wish I knew something!! I'm just glad you directed me here so I can watch with everyone else... I'd love something for our APril trip!
:cool1:

I'd love something for my February Trip! :D

[koolcatshelby]

:surfweb:

[tkitty]

:surfweb:

:surfweb: :confused3 :worship: :rolleyes1 ;)
Wishing, hoping, praying and waiting!

[DisneyMom5]

To answer the one poster - NO, dining was not included in the current 4/3 deal. But it would be a good deal if it were.

If they add dining, or offer a free dining in conjunction with a package discount, especially if it's for April/May, I'm in.

If I don't have to go in the Sept heat, I'd be happy!

[cindy_belle]

It seems that it is a room only rate that they will be announcing according to unofficial guide when I looked. Mentioned that it would be released tomorrow

New room-only discount to be announced tomorrow
Word around town is that Disney will announce a new room-only discount on Thursday, December 4 for travel dates from January through April 4, 2009. Room rates are said to begin at $49/night. We could be wrong, so don't go off selling plasma to pay for that room at Pop Century until it's official.
Posted 2008-12-03

Already booked the 4/3 so I'm good.

[JoanneNC]

It would be nice if they offered the deep discounts for the deluxe hotels as well :)

Oh well - I also just booked my June trip - I had a garden suite at the BW and boy was that so tempting but still almost 5k with food and tickets -

[cruellababy]

subbing

[FrazzledDad]

:surfweb:

[bunnysmum]

Does anyone know what the change fee amount is??
I am sure it is still soooo worth it, but just wondering.

Yes, I'd like to know, too, as I JUST finished paying for our package in January, but if some better deal comes along, I need to know what the change fee is...anyone???:confused3

[Ana~n~Joseph]

It would be nice if they offered the deep discounts for the deluxe hotels as well :)

Oh well - I also just booked my June trip - I had a garden suite at the BW and boy was that so tempting but still almost 5k with food and tickets -


Are room only discounts not available at deluxe? I just booked a short trip in January staying at the Contemporary Atrium Club -- first time staying there and it's a pretty penny...I wouldn't mind a discount at all :-)

[kath1210]

Yes, I'd like to know, too, as I JUST finished paying for our package in January, but if some better deal comes along, I need to know what the change fee is...anyone???:confused3

It's $50 if the new package price is lower, and $0 if the new price is the same or higher. That's of course only within the penalty period.

[kgle]

If I am not mistaken, the purpose of these codes and incentives is to get people who are NOT already booked to book a vacation!

If bookings are way down for January - I can see adding more incentives to get more people to come.

They really don't have a reason to try to get people already coming to spend less!

We were not planning on a vacation to Disney anytime soon, but if the right deal came along we might decide to go. My kids have started enjoying going to other places although they still love Disney! So it will be interesting to see what they can do to entice me and others like me!:cheer2:


Add some free dining on my package and I am more inclined to spend a lot more money in the parks...maybe even lengthen my stay!

[TJ's Mom]

We booked the 4/3 packege in June but are thinking of not going. With free dining, I would probably still go. Please, please, please......

[McKelly]

We booked the 4/3 packege in June but are thinking of not going. With free dining, I would probably still go. Please, please, please......

Same here, booked it for June, but then cancelled. If they add dining, I will book.

[LindaOwl1]

Me Too!! Booked 7 nights in May "just in case", but if FD were added it would be a definite!

[livinthedisneydream]

I think the rumored discounts are up on the website now. I'm not looking for this time frame but under special offers section there is a room only deal starting at $49 for values in value season. Goes from 1/4, I believe thru April 8. We need later in April and are at Poly so the 4/3 is our best bet. Hope this helps!

[desparatelydisney]

The system is still down, but on the TA only site they have added a Jan - Mar Room Only price option. When it comes back up, I will see what hotels it is available for.

[Tink2312]

This is what the website states:

Escape winter for as low as $49 per night plus tax at Select Disney Resort Hotels!

Select Disney Value Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $49 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09 ● $74 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Moderate Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $94 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $124 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $154 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $229 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa - Studio*
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $189 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $244 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09



The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.
See Important Details.



Book through January 4, 2009.


I priced up our dates at CSR and it's no better than the 4/3 deal (in March), but the Jan/Feb prices look good. :)

I wonder if this means no free dining :sad2:

[maverick61]

Well thats much ado about nothing - a pretty worthless offer, definitely not better than the buy 4 get 3 deal for us.

in fact, for our 10 day trip in March, with dining and tickets added, the new codes prices out $83 more for the trip and doesn't include the $200 gift card

blehhhhh

[maverick61]

deleted - duplicate

[disneymagicgirl]

$300 more for us at CSR and no gift card...that's no deal! Guess they are trying to lure in those who can only do short stays.:confused3

[star2500]

Hi Everyone....Here are some of the codes related to this new offer. The Buy 4 get 7 package is definitely better....but for people who do not want the whole amount or more days....crunching numbers this offer might work or not. I guess it's back to crunching again. Don't forget to incorporate the $200 gift card when you are crunching.


The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.

Book through January 4, 2009
Room Only: Booking code OZI.

There is a corresponding package for these dates with discounted room rates as well.

MYW Pkg JIX

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT

MYW Pkg + Dining SZX

MWY Pkg + Deluxe Dining DWU

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT

[jillhou]

I just got off the phone.....

OZI code at Poly was 450 a night...for 7 it was 3155 room only.

Pricing the 4/3 is 3333 before 200 gift card for my family of 2/2.

Not sure there is a reason to do the OZI - even if you have annual passes. I guess I must be missing something as I don't see what the circumstances would be for me to do the room only....I guess if I had a larger family and didn't need tickets......

[skater]

It would be a nice deal for me (and my short trip with DH) if it included weekends. Our trip is Friday through Sunday night. So, it sounds like the only night we could get a discount on is Sunday. Is that correct?

[CindyCan]

Well, it works for me! We can only stay for 5 nights, and I just called to get the new rate. Saved myself $50 over 5 nights, and upgraded to preferred.

For us, the 4/3 deal (well, 4/1) worked out to $400 more than our AAA rate, which would have been offset by the $400 in gift cards (2 rooms), so it was a wash. The only bonus would be the 1-day park tickets we'd have for future (and we already have tickets for this trip & the next).

I prefer this, where I actually save $50 & get a better location.


Finally, a deal that works for me!!!

[DannysMom]

$300 more for us at CSR and no gift card...that's no deal! Guess they are trying to lure in those who can only do short stays.:confused3

I think you are probably right about that. I just priced out our already booked March trip (4/3 deal) at WL with dining & the same trip is close to $700 more (less $200 g/c) with the new deal.

I'm guessing that if you are staying the whole week (esp at a deluxe) the 4/3 deal will generally come out better. If you can only do a shorter stay for whatever reason, this may be better for you.

If you are doing a value or mod, run your numbers, it's probably a whole lot closer than my example. Have fun folks! :)

[disneymagicgirl]

I think you are probably right about that. I just priced out our already booked March trip (4/3 deal) at WL with dining & the same trip is close to $700 more (less $200 g/c) with the new deal.

I'm guessing that if you are staying the whole week (esp at a deluxe) the 4/3 deal will generally come out better. If you can only do a shorter stay for whatever reason, this may be better for you.

If you are doing a value or mod, run your numbers, it's probably a whole lot closer than my example. Have fun folks! :)

Yeah, the 4/3 deal is def a GREAT deal at the deluxe resorts, and still a pretty good deal at mods. We are at CSR right now for March, but I am probably going to upgrade to AKL or maybe Poly (:worship: ) if a room is still available after the holidays w/ the 4/3 discount. I know we'd never stay at Poly otherwise...so this may be a good opportunity. I am just worried that once we stay on the monorail line, we'll never want to go back to a mod:sad2:

[petchie]

Hi Everyone....Here are some of the codes related to this new offer. The Buy 4 get 7 package is definitely better....but for people who do not want the whole amount or more days....crunching numbers this offer might work or not. I guess it's back to crunching again. Don't forget to incorporate the $200 gift card when you are crunching.


The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.

Book through January 4, 2009
Room Only: Booking code OZI.

There is a corresponding package for these dates with discounted room rates as well.

MYW Pkg JIX

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT

MYW Pkg + Dining SZX

MWY Pkg + Deluxe Dining DWU

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT


These are not on mousesavers, where did you get them?

[star2500]

These are not on mousesavers, where did you get them?

I found them on another board that just posted them. I know I've been refreshing Mousesavers all morning to see what the codes were. Maybe Mary is sleeping in this morning.

[petchie]

Found them on intercot, never mind

http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=146617

[KPtoys]

Wow, not so impressed. If I werent going because of the 4/3 deal I would not blink an eye at this one :(

[star2500]

Yeah, the 4/3 deal is def a GREAT deal at the deluxe resorts, and still a pretty good deal at mods. We are at CSR right now for March, but I am probably going to upgrade to AKL or maybe Poly (:worship: ) if a room is still available after the holidays w/ the 4/3 discount. I know we'd never stay at Poly otherwise...so this may be a good opportunity. I am just worried that once we stay on the monorail line, we'll never want to go back to a mod:sad2:

In totally agreement, the 4/3 is better for deluxes. My 4/3 (actually only can stay 6 nights) package for at the Contemporary Resort MK View Room, ins., 10 day MWY ticket (might add on no exp. during the trip depending on how many days we use), deluxe dining, for 2 Adults, 1 Jr, 1 Child, 1 infant is $4429.39 (minus $200 GC) = $4,229.39.


This new deal it would cost $5,009.79.

And with no discount it would have cost $5,435.18

I save $1200.00 with the 4/3.

I also have a Disney rewards card with $600 on it...so my bottom line is going to be $3629.39:banana: :banana:

Our budget was no more than $4000 for the trip....I'm happy!:banana:


Hope the new deal works out for alot of you. I've been crunching numbers for months...and I got it to where I want it, fortunately. Otherwise we could never do this trip with this room.

Good vibes to everyone...:goodvibes

[traci]

Hi Everyone....Here are some of the codes related to this new offer. The Buy 4 get 7 package is definitely better....but for people who do not want the whole amount or more days....crunching numbers this offer might work or not. I guess it's back to crunching again. Don't forget to incorporate the $200 gift card when you are crunching.


The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.

Book through January 4, 2009
Room Only: Booking code OZI.

There is a corresponding package for these dates with discounted room rates as well.

MYW Pkg JIX

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT

MYW Pkg + Dining SZX

MWY Pkg + Deluxe Dining DWU

MYW Pkg + Quick Service Dining NZT


Kim, what are the dates for this? We are wanting to add two night at AKL in April before checking into our resort for the 4/3 deal...
:thumbsup2 Thanks

[Lewisc]

The 4/3 deal is only great if you want to stay exactly 7 nights. That eliminates a lot of potential guests, particularly return guests looking for fewer nights.

I'm sure Disney is monitoring 4/3 reservations and cancellations particularly guests who cancel at the final payment date.

[star2500]

This is what the website states:

Escape winter for as low as $49 per night plus tax at Select Disney Resort Hotels!

Select Disney Value Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $49 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09 ● $74 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Moderate Resorts - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $94 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $124 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Standard Room
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $154 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $229 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa - Studio*
For stays most Sunday through Thursday nights during the travel dates below:
● $189 per night, plus tax 01/04-01/15/09 and 01/19-02/12/09
● $244 per night, plus tax 02/16-04/02/09



The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.
See Important Details.



Book through January 4, 2009.




The dates are as this previous poster stated. Good Luck!

[DisneyBride'03]

This new deal worked for me, as I did cancel the 4/3..we can only stay 4 nights now....

[disneymagicgirl]

In totally agreement, the 4/3 is better for deluxes. My 4/3 (actually only can stay 6 nights) package for at the Contemporary Resort MK View Room, ins., 10 day MWY ticket (might add on no exp. during the trip depending on how many days we use), deluxe dining, for 2 Adults, 1 Jr, 1 Child, 1 infant is $4429.39 (minus $200 GC) = $4,229.39.


This new deal it would cost $5,009.79.

And with no discount it would have cost $5,435.18

I save $1200.00 with the 4/3.

I also have a Disney rewards card with $600 on it...so my bottom line is going to be $3629.39:banana: :banana:

Our budget was no more than $4000 for the trip....I'm happy!:banana:


Hope the new deal works out for alot of you. I've been crunching numbers for months...and I got it to where I want it, fortunately. Otherwise we could never do this trip with this room.

Good vibes to everyone...:goodvibes


For some reason I thought the CR was not included in 4/3 deal. I thought I read that somewhere.
It def isn't avail for our dates, or any of the dates I looked at for that matter.:confused: Guess you lucked out!

[disneymagicgirl]

The 4/3 deal is only great if you want to stay exactly 7 nights. That eliminates a lot of potential guests, particularly return guests looking for fewer nights.

I'm sure Disney is monitoring 4/3 reservations and cancellations particularly guests who cancel at the final payment date.

I dont get it:confused3 ...why do you say that? and in bold?

[tinkbyday]

The 4/3 deal is only great if you want to stay exactly 7 nights. That eliminates a lot of potential guests, particularly return guests looking for fewer nights.

I'm sure Disney is monitoring 4/3 reservations and cancellations particularly guests who cancel at the final payment date.

I'm afraid I have to disagree - we were initally booked with AAA rate at YC WV for 5 nights - when the 4/3 deal came out, it still saved us $50 plus the gift card -then we added 2 nights afterwards for nothing.

[DisneyMom5]

I dont get it:confused3 ...why do you say that? and in bold?

My guess is that the poster means that deals will keep appearing as they monitor the amount of current reservations. If a lot of people cancel out at the 45 day mark (which is now, or soon, for a lot of the sale dates),
they offer more sales.
Which may be what we are seeing with the room only rate.

They ARE allowing the sale for 5 nights, but anything less wouldn't qualify.

[star2500]

For some reason I thought the CR was not included in 4/3 deal. I thought I read that somewhere.
It def isn't avail for our dates, or any of the dates I looked at for that matter.:confused: Guess you lucked out!

CR is included. I even just checked again to see if there was availability for the 4/3 and for our dates...there are wing rooms still available with the deal. I guess it depends on the time you are going and checking.

[JackieLand]

Mousesavers has now posted this discount along with a 25% off a platinum package deal.

[JoanneNC]

Mousesavers has now posted this discount along with a 25% off a platinum package deal.

OK this is really tempting for an all out splurge
How can I find out what Deluxe/villas are eligible? Is calling Disney the best option?

[deide71]

Boy this is an interesting code. Just checking for 1 night Feb 6 and I could not find one discounted room anywhere. I realized why when I checked what was available for a week. In booking for a week discounts were available, but the rates were not discounted on the weekends. Not at all. I don't think I have seen a code that only discounts certain day of the week before.

[poohfriend]

and the news about the new code, I was able to book a package that saves me about $100 for a 3-night mid-week stay.

thanks to the poster with the codes listed a few pages back.

:goodvibes

[star2500]

and the news about the new code, I was able to book a package that saves me about $100 for a 3-night mid-week stay.

thanks to the poster with the codes listed a few pages back.

:goodvibes

Glad it worked out for you.....

[itchin2go]

The 4/3 deal is only great if you want to stay exactly 7 nights. That eliminates a lot of potential guests, particularly return guests looking for fewer nights.

I'm sure Disney is monitoring 4/3 reservations and cancellations particularly guests who cancel at the final payment date.

Or if you're staying 6 nights. It's a significant discount for us and we're only staying 6 nights - plus we have 2 rooms so we're getting 2 $200 cards....

[star2500]

Or if you're staying 6 nights. It's a significant discount for us and we're only staying 6 nights - plus we have 2 rooms so we're getting 2 $200 cards....

Ditto that...we are staying for 6 nights at CR MK view room with 10 day MWY tickets (might add no exp if it works out to a decent price with what we don't use), deluxe dining plan for 2 adults 1 jr 1 child 1 infant....and I saved huge...I couldn't have done it there at CR MK view without this discount.

My suggestion to everyone...play around with the numbers...each person's scenario is different.

[DisneySherpa]

I still don't think the new code announcement dismisses the idea of "free dinning" for us April and May travelers. If that was that case... why wouldn't they just include dates for April and May like they did with the 4/3 package?

As a May traveler... I'm not giving up hope just yet!

Disney seems to love releasing packages/codes on Thursdays (seriously... check out mousesavers' historical discounts page)... and sure enough... what day does Christmas fall on this year? :ssst: It seems like the PERFECT chance to release a "huge" package like this... maximum exposure.

[tinkfan4ever]

Do you think they'll come out with a passholder rate for March now that this is out?

[kgle]

Wow that 25% off is a GOOD deal on that...I would love to upgrade to a deluxe!

[BabyRN]

All that hype for not a whole lot! I have a package booked for 4/11 so it doesn't do my any good!!! I think Disney knows people will travel more for the 2nd half of the promotion period so they're trying to beef up the first half and get more people to book!

[nicky mouse]

The new code doesn't work for us. We want to book 3 nights Fri - Mon and the deal isn't good for Fri & Saturday nights. Bummer! Still hoping for something. Maybe an AP rate.

[catne]

The new code doesn't work for us. We want to book 3 nights Fri - Mon and the deal isn't good for Fri & Saturday nights. Bummer! Still hoping for something. Maybe an AP rate.

You'd still get the discount on the Sunday night...it wouldn't be as much, but every little bit helps...:thumbsup2

[nicky mouse]

You'd still get the discount on the Sunday night...it wouldn't be as much, but every little bit helps...:thumbsup2

you're right! I was just hoping for more.

[GPA1015]

OK I am on hold waiting to get the code applied- WHY IS THE ON HOLD SO LOUD???????????????????????/:headache:

[GPA1015]

WAAAHH- after waiting on hold for 12 minutes (and let me remind you it is not toll free) I was told that they system is down for magical enhancements. Please call back- but the codes are good. GRRR :headache:

[lisaanddenny]

how do you do this via internet:surfweb: is it 25% off dining too?

[wlwilliams9]

how do you do this via internet:surfweb: is it 25% off dining too?

I'd like to know how to price on the internet too! Deluxe dining is included in the Platinum pkg.

[DizMom11]

I was not able to book it online, but I did get a qutoe for this deal from Small World. The dining is better then the deluxe plan as all Signature rest.,room service and V&A is included and uses just one credit each time. With room service gratuity is included also!;)

[djm99]

I just noticed that Disney has extended the 7 for the price 4 deal. You can now book until January 20th instead of the December 20th date. I really am hoping that Disney's extension doesn't have anything to do with the rumors of more discounts to come. Originally Disney had the booking date to stop on December 20th.

[micksmoma]

Where did you see that the booking date had been extended? I just checked Disney and I didn't see it. My daughter has to be at a Beta convention and that would help me very much if I could wait until after Christmas to book this.

[LindaOwl1]

The other day it WAS until January - now it's back to 12/20!!

[gizmom29]

I saw it too! The booking date was changed to I believe January 24 and I checked again as well today & it is back to "book by December 20". Weird!

[djm99]

Now, I know I'm not crazy, silly maybe, but not crazy. I know I saw a January date. That's the reason why I posted. Disney is really something. I just read on another thread that they were trying to book those fall deals that are suppose to expire on the 13th, but Disney said it expired on the 7th.

[cruiserkaren]

Now, I know I'm not crazy, silly maybe, but not crazy. I know I saw a January date. That's the reason why I posted. Disney is really something. I just read on another thread that they were trying to book those fall deals that are suppose to expire on the 13th, but Disney said it expired on the 7th.

Nope you're not crazy. I saw it too.

[Lewisc]

I dont get it:confused3 ...why do you say that? and in bold?

I'm afraid I have to disagree - we were initally booked with AAA rate at YC WV for 5 nights - when the 4/3 deal came out, it still saved us $50 plus the gift card -then we added 2 nights afterwards for nothing.

Assume you only had enough vacation time to stay 5 days. Any of the other discounts offered during slow travel times would have been a better deal. Free dining---40-45% code.

My point was directed to the posters (and internet sites) that describe this as the best deal Disney ever offered.


My guess is that the poster means that deals will keep appearing as they monitor the amount of current reservations. If a lot of people cancel out at the 45 day mark (which is now, or soon, for a lot of the sale dates),
they offer more sales. Which may be what we are seeing with the room only rate.

They ARE allowing the sale for 5 nights, but anything less wouldn't qualify.

That's exactly what I meant. Given the economy I think a number of people will wind up cancelling when the final payment is due.

[MrsJ Henry]

I'm really hoping they come out with something for our 4 night stay the last week of April.

[djm99]

Assume you only had enough vacation time to stay 5 days. Any of the other discounts offered during slow travel times would have been a better deal. Free dining---40-45% code.

My point was directed to the posters (and internet sites) that describe this as the best deal Disney ever offered.




That's exactly what I meant. Given the economy I think a number of people will wind up cancelling when the final payment is due.

While I do agree that this deal may not be the BEST Disney has ever offered - It comes close. Look at it like this. The 40% off code is a 'luck' code. If you are lucky to get the email or this code attached to your name - your lucky realllllly lucky. I got it once from a poster who posted the code on a thread. Within a few minute the Mods removed the code. Again luck. I've NEVER been offered a code via email or snail mail. Those FREE dining deals are during value season - a season that many families DON'T travel. The 7 for 4 deal is for the first 6 months of the year (excluding holidays) - and it includes the whole MONTH of March. During March is Spring break for schools that don't follow Easter as the Spring Break time. That's Many public schools in the USA. AND they are giving out $200 gift cards + allowing people to prepay $400 for a $500 gift card. Come on - these are great deals. No need to "find" a code, forge one (by repeatedly calling a willing CM to give you a code), no stress in your face codes. You can't beat that.

And.... I think more - even better deals will come. For example - my Spring Break is still available (March 15th week).:love: :love: It's December - EVERY YEAR our SENIOR Class goes to Disney. WE usually have everything locked in by the end of September. By December our week has been BOOK SOLID (for 5 years straight) with NO changes allowed (adding rooms) by mid-November. It's almost mid-December and there are SEVERAL rooms available. It's unbelievable.

[motherof4]

AND they are giving out $200 gift cards + allowing people to prepay $400 for a $500 gift card.

Where do you obtain a $500 GC for $400? I haven't seen this offer and how can I get some?:confused3

[djm99]

Where do you obtain a $500 GC for $400? I haven't seen this offer and how can I get some?:confused3

This was a pin code offer. That one is luck. I read it on the disboards. I did get this email but I'm not going until summer, so I'm waiting.

[GPA1015]

OK I have to pay tomorrow- ICK- I was really hoping for a deal. Oh well

[Guzzi]

:surfweb: I read on one of the threads here, (I cant find it know), that after 911 with tourism down disney had discounts similiar to the 4/3 deal that extended into the summer months. :thumbsup2

1. dose anyone know where that thread is or if disney did in fact offer discounts into the summer of 02? and if so what
were the deals that were offered:confused:

2. Is anyone else praying that their jobs stay secure and tourism
continues to suffer so that the deals are extended into the
summer?:banana:

:santa: Merry Christmass everyone on the boards:santa:

[ADisneyQueen]

There was a deal in fall 2003 buy 4 nights get 3 free and included tickets. I do not remember this being in the summer. There were room only deals after 9/11.

[lisaanddenny]

if tourism suffers, jobs are not secure, what a horrible wish.............I would hope for tourism to prosper and pay a little more for a trip to Disney.............

[Sandisw]

Yes, in the summer of both 2001 and 2002, Disney offered the 4/3 deal in the summer. I went both times in July. Matter of fact, for the summer of 2002, we were also give $200.00 in Disney Dollars when we checked in. It was great. I am hoping that they offer something for this upcoming summer as well. I am scheduled to go in August so hope at least the free dining will be back.

[Guzzi]

if tourism suffers, jobs are not secure, what a horrible wish.............I would hope for tourism to prosper and pay a little more for a trip to Disney.............

I guess you are right about tourism and jobs, I live in Syracuse NY, we dont have tourism, no local jobs tied to it, didnt mean to be insensitive, how about I wish disney's numbers are down, they lay no one off and the discounts continue:rotfl:

[DisneyMom5]

In October of '03 they offered "Kids stay and play free" for winter '04.
There was also a $100 in Disney dollars with that if you booked with a Disney Visa. Not quite as good a deal, but it saved us a little bit.

Best deal for us has consistently been free dining, and if they include a room discount, that would be even better. But that is dependent on our family size (9) and length of stay (a week or more).

[BabyRN]

[QUOTE=Guzzi;29148000] I live in Syracuse NYQUOTE]


I live just north of Syracuse, and I work in Syracuse! Luckily I'm a nurse so I'll always have a job somewhere. Times like these definitely make me happy I chose the field that I did!

[mickeeemouse]

[QUOTE=Guzzi;29148000] I live in Syracuse NYQUOTE]


I live just north of Syracuse, and I work in Syracuse! Luckily I'm a nurse so I'll always have a job somewhere. Times like these definitely make me happy I chose the field that I did!


It's a small world after all:rotfl: I live north of Syracuse also, Liverpool. I just think it's funny that the last three posts are people from the same area.:goodvibes

[maxsmom]

I was there in Aug for the buy 4 get 3 free. I think we went in 02 and I know we went for sure we went in 03 (I was pregnant so I actually remember the date). I am awful w/ dates and stuff though. Yes, I know it hasn't been that long ago.

[tinkbyday]

Yes, we had the 4/3 deal in Oct of 2003 - that was our first trip there.

We payed $149/nt at CBR

[Sandisw]

Guess it really is a small world since I am also from Syracuse! With our snow and cold, I guess there are many of us who love to get away from it all in Disney.

I already have my August trip planned and hoping that the rumors for free dining materialize. Airfare on Jetblue just came out and its a little high (compared to year's past) so hoping to save anywhere I can.

[chemysterygal]

I had to check in to make it four from the Syracuse area (we're up on Onondaga Hill). :)

Not that this makes my post rate-related, but Delta has had some nice fares lately to MCO!

[justplaingoofy]

bump:cool1:

[Guzzi]

:surfweb: We live in Camillus!

[BabyRN]

I live in Phoenix!! It's funny that all 4 of us are really close :rotfl: .

I'm driving down in April because of the cost of airfare for my family, but I can say I've watched jet blue's prices come down over the last few weeks. Also, it's cheaper to fly out of Rochester, and AirTrans is cheaper than jet blue.

[chemysterygal]

I live in Phoenix!! It's funny that all 4 of us are really close :rotfl: .

I'm driving down in April because of the cost of airfare for my family, but I can say I've watched jet blue's prices come down over the last few weeks. Also, it's cheaper to fly out of Rochester, and AirTrans is cheaper than jet blue.

Just for kicks, have you tried Delta? We got our airfare from the for $168 round trip, which didn't seem to bad. If you check April dates, there are some with that same airfare listed, although they are few and far between. :)

[BabyRN]

I think I did at one point but they weren't that low. I was only playing around anyway. I'll be out of work on maternity leave and am really stretching it by going in the first place :rotfl: .
But, it'll be way cheaper for us to drive down. I'm planning on staying in a motel overnight then driving the rest of the way. It'll save me a lot of money that way.

[thumperjr9]

We are not from Syracuse......but just a stone throw away in Rochester. We are planning a late April trip. Just curious, when does the Syracuse area have spring break? Ours is The week of April 19th. We are planning to go 4/21 -4/28. My DS's school also has Mon 4/27 off (if we don't use too many snow days) so he will only miss 1 day. I am hoping the Easter crowds will start to wind down by then.

Of course there are a lot of Upstaters on here planning WDW trips...we deserve a little reward for putting up with these horrendous winters.;)

[akayek31]

I have been looking at e mail everyday several times a day looking for PIN's for something. Havent got one since the new deal of 4/3 started. I want a free dining one!:surfweb:

[Vandercapellen]

Any New news about the Christmas announcement? We've digressed alittle. I swear we all have Disney adhd.:rotfl2: We can get started on one topic and we can just talk and talk about anything dis related until it's a totally different thread all together! I guess that happens when you get so many disney lovers in one place.

Well, I just digressed...Any new news!

[ADisneyQueen]

This is just my feeling, but I think the announcement is just going to be the 7 for 4 package booking date extended until Jan. 20th. I think they will announce it like it is something new that the public hasn't heard about. I know some were saying that the booking date on WDW website changed from Dec. 20th to Jan. 20th for a half day or something a few days ago.
My other theory is that it will be free dining during a slower time like the month of May.
What do ya'll think??

[newsliner1]

i have been hoping for free dining for january. we still have not officially booked but will have to pretty soon. are they definatly extending the booking date for the buy 4 get 3 free till jan 20th? i know as soon as i book they will announce free dining or a better deal.

[fairestoneofall]

I'm just hoping that they come out with something way too good to pass up. I'd have to find a really amazing discount to get DH back next fall.

[ADisneyQueen]

If they announce something better, you can always change. If it is free dining for my dates, I will switch to that and maybe even add more nights.

[newsliner1]

can you change your reservation if it is less than 45 days till your stay ? and if you can do they charge you a fee?

[WDWMaiselFamilyWDW]

Subbing... popcorn::

[BabyRN]

[QUOTE=thumperjr9;29164443] Just curious, when does the Syracuse area have spring break? QUOTE]

Our spring break is the week of Easter and we have the Friday before off for Good Friday. We're going down 4/11-4/18.

[su_A_ve]

can you change your reservation if it is less than 45 days till your stay ? and if you can do they charge you a fee?

Yes you can. If the new changes result in a lower rate, then there will be a $50 fee. If it's the same or higher, then no charge, however, there's a so called $10 processing fee. This is for 2008. There are supposed to be changes for 2009.

[marsrunner]

The funny thing is, I've made a change to my reservation twice in the last two days (went from Contemporary Tower Bay Lake View to Beach Club Deluxe Room Club Level yesterday, which was a price increase, then from Beach Club back to Contemporary Tower Theme Park View, which was a price decrease) and they didn't charge me either time. Maybe I just got lucky on the second one?

[MrsJ Henry]

:surfweb: We live in Camillus!

Hi We live in Manlius.LOL

[fuji]

Has there been any new news on this new discount to be aired on Christmas day?

[stephgly]

Subbing...

[WishesQueen]

Here's hoping they extend the Buy 4 get 3 offer. I am leaving June 24th and not really getting the deal, due to it ending the 27th. Just getting a slight discount.

Anyone think this is possible????

[BabyRN]

I had my TA tell me that even if you book your stay to start on 6/27 that you can still get the deal.

[WishesQueen]

Thanks! Thats interesting!

[jjohnson]

Thanks! Thats interesting!

you can definitely extend the package past the 27th. It even lets you do it on their website.

[disneymagicgirl]

yeah...you just have to check in by the last date. for example, we are checking in 4/4, so we get the deal through spring break, even though those dates aren't included!:cool1:

[WishesQueen]

I just got off the phone with WDW and she informed me that I do not have the package all the way through. Only until the 27th no longer, but she did inform me that it was VERY successful and to keep watching for it to extend. If it does becuase I already have it booked with part of that deal I could just have it adjusted when I call.

So fingers crossed!!! I hope it gets extended!!!!

[disneymagicgirl]

I just got off the phone with WDW and she informed me that I do not have the package all the way through. Only until the 27th no longer, but she did inform me that it was VERY successful and to keep watching for it to extend. If it does becuase I already have it booked with part of that deal I could just have it adjusted when I call.

So fingers crossed!!! I hope it gets extended!!!!

hmmm...wierd. i check in 4/4 and we have it through the 11th. it would do you no good then, you wouldn't have it at all. you pay for first 4 nights, and get none free b/c the first free night would be after the promotion ended. you should price out a regular package, w/o any discount, on the website and compare that to the price you are paying with the "deal". that should
clear things up.

[WishesQueen]

I did that, on line I went through the 4 for 3 link and then went through the regulare booking link and there is a discount, but WDW reservations said its only partial. If they extend it, I'll get more of a savings. So I am hoping, she said that if its possible it would be in January. She said that they just extending the booking dates until January. It was December 20th.

[fuji]

Here's hoping they extend the Buy 4 get 3 offer. I am leaving June 24th and not really getting the deal, due to it ending the 27th. Just getting a slight discount.

Anyone think this is possible????

I Arrive on June 25th and I got the discount through July 2nd and I got three nights free, it also will let me book this same package with the discounts on the web sight.

[mygr8kdz]

As an example:

Rack rate 6/27-7/4, 7 nights All Star Sports std room 1ad , 7 day base ticket = $1176
With promotion = $1099
For trip entirely in promotion period 6/20-6/27 = $754


Perhaps it works best if you have 3 nights within the promo period? Eg - the 25th, 26th, 27th?

[dementia412]

Man I wish I could go. I found out 7 nights at Boardwalk in June would be almost $500 less than POR in Dec (my dd will be 10 for the Dec quote).

[Happy99]

As an example:

Rack rate 6/27-7/4, 7 nights All Star Sports std room 1ad , 7 day base ticket = $1176
With promotion = $1099
For trip entirely in promotion period 6/20-6/27 = $754


Perhaps it works best if you have 3 nights within the promo period? Eg - the 25th, 26th, 27th?

This is correct. If are checking in on the 27th you are getting the first night free only. The rest of the time is at regular rates. If you check in on the 24th of June or earlier then you are getting 3 nights free.

For the person that was saying they got it for April that is because all of April falls within the promotion period just that the availability is limited during Easter time. There really wasn't any blackout dates even though Disney was promoting it that way

[tater]

i am new, so be paitent, how to i find codes, how do i find "threads" that i posted, you seem to know how to get this codes....please help, i dont know how to get back here when i log off

[Mama of Triplets]

I am keeping my fingers crossed that MAYBE free dinning will be added! I will be watching :happytv: on Christmas and keep my fingers crossed!!!

[Cinderella2004]

I called yesterday to make our final payment for the end of January (it was a little late, but hey...:confused3 ;) )

I asked the CM if there were any discounts I could apply (when they were previously released CSR had none for the weekend we were going...this is where my friend really wants to stay, I would have changed for a discount)
He answered me "Not right now, but be sure to keep checking back. I would LOVE to get a great deal!!! Fingers crossed, I guess we shall know soon enough! And, there will be no doubt we are watching that parade.....we were there while they were filming!!!

[DisneyFreak06]

i am new, so be paitent, how to i find codes, how do i find "threads" that i posted, you seem to know how to get this codes....please help, i dont know how to get back here when i log off

Once you log back in, click on your User CP (control panel) and it will list your threads that you have subscribed to, posted on.

[msreneau]

I'm about dying of excitement. If free dining is added, maybe DH will allow us to stay on-site instead of a rental house!

[Miffy]

i am new, so be paitent, how to i find codes, how do i find "threads" that i posted, you seem to know how to get this codes....please help, i dont know how to get back here when i log off

Another way to find codes is to go to mousesavers.com.

[safetymom]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts.html No need to go elsewhere when we have the information.

[TSMAMI]

Hoping for a good discount...

[stephgly]

I'm about dying of excitement. If free dining is added, maybe DH will allow us to stay on-site instead of a rental house!

I am with you about the free dining. Last night I mentioned to my DH about people wishing for free dining. When I told him how much we could go for with free dining, he said "hmm." That's good right??:) It sure wasn't a "we aren't going back!":rotfl:

Here's to wishing for Free Dining!!:wizard:

[djm99]

If they add free dining, do you think it will be the 'regular' free dining or the counter service free dining?

[Tinkerbelle32]

Wouldn't matter to us, free is free!;)

[funforfive]

Ok, I haven't read through the whole thread:surfweb: but, when does the parade air??? I want to be sure to see it:cool1: :cool1:

[rt2dz]

Ok, I haven't read through the whole thread:surfweb: but, when does the parade air??? I want to be sure to see it:cool1: :cool1:

It's pre-taped and affiliate stations can air it when they see fit. It will be on ABC, so just check your local listings. Ours is airing at 9 AM.

[DisneyMom5]

If they add free dining, do you think it will be the 'regular' free dining or the counter service free dining?

Well...original speculation thought that it would be the counter service. But bounceback got the regular dining. And Then the economy caused all the sales...so now we're guess regular free dining.
I figured if the offered it with the counter service one you might be able to upgrade to regular for the difference in price. Hoping it's regular dining and just plain old free. LOL

[navery472]

If they do the free dining, will it be in conjunction with the 4/3 deal or will it be one or the other?

[Muushka]

It's pre-taped and affiliate stations can air it when they see fit. It will be on ABC, so just check your local listings. Ours is airing at 9 AM.

I block signatures, even mine, so I may not be gaining certain information.

I have to ask, what does that mean?

[Happy99]

If they do the free dining, will it be in conjunction with the 4/3 deal or will it be one or the other?

It would be one or the other they are a business after all and do need to make some money to keep operating

[djm99]

It would be one or the other they are a business after all and do need to make some money to keep operating

Yeah I think so too. Free dining is a 'better deal' too. I hope they add July. That is the ONLY month of the whole year that doesn't have any kind of discount. In 2003 when they offered the 4/3 deal, ALL of the summer was included. I hope they give July something. Not just free upgrades either. I remember that deal a few years ago on packages during the summer.

[rt2dz]

Yeah I think so too. Free dining is a 'better deal' too. I hope they add July. That is the ONLY month of the whole year that doesn't have any kind of discount. In 2003 when they offered the 4/3 deal, ALL of the summer was included. I hope they give July something. Not just free upgrades either. I remember that deal a few years ago on packages during the summer.

And I find free dining to be of very little value. Our natural dining style doesn't fit well with dining credits. I have one that has food allergies, so we do a lot of TS, and much of it is signature (2 dining credits). And then I have another who generally doesn't like what is on the kids menu so he eats off the adult menu. And my third out eats the other two combined (and he's skinny!) and generally needs a little more than what the kids menu offers. DH and I like an appetizer or to have an adult beverage with our meals every so often. So we would still end up paying a ton OOP, still have to pay tips, and then would have to pay rack rate on the room. We have APs, so we're paying for tickets we don't need and then we also have the TiW card.

If free dining was offered along with a good room discount, I might be all over it, but not by itself.

[rt2dz]

I have to ask, what does that mean?

It means all that stuff at the end of people's posts doesn't clutter up my computer screen. It helps me read the posts much more easily. So, if you have pictures, information about your trip (including but not limited to trip countdowns or resort choices) or the information about your family that might be pertinent to your post, I'm not getting that information. I read only what is in the post. I've found over the years, if I let people who depend on signatures know this, I might get more information or be forgiven more easily for any blunders.

[disneymagicgirl]

YIKES!:eek: I just priced out my same vacation but with free dining instead of 4/3 deal and it was $200 more with the speculated free dining. Think I will stick with the 4/3 deal unless there is a room discount offered w/ free dining. Wish I could go during value season and get the $200 gift card:mad: . Oh well, just glad I got a good deal during spring break!:banana:

[disneymagicgirl]

anyone hear that? special gift from disney that we all can enjoy next year! what could it be????

[NWOhioAngela]

I'm pretty skeptical that its going to be anything great, but boy, I hope I'm wrong!

[indsun]

i am in. I can't wait to hear. Praying it will be a good deal so i can convince DH that it's time to go back....

[NWOhioAngela]

Oh no they didn't. That free on your birthday thing BETTER not be the big announcement.

[eaglerock]

How about you folks is areas where the parade started at 9 am. Hear anything yet??

waiting to here like everyone else.

Parade started at 10 am EST in Philly.

[FLmomof2]

I think it was.....:confused: We already knew about that......

[NWOhioAngela]

I think it was.....:confused: We already knew about that......

Seriously. They have been running commericals for that for how long now.:confused3

[Monny2AE]

Really that was the big news? :confused: Free admission on your bday. I guess free dining with 4/3 WAS too good to be true. :sad2:

[mrsksomeday]

I was hoping for an extension for the 4 for 3 deal, but in the end Disney is a business and has to draw the line somewhere in discounts.

[Tinkerbelle32]

:confused:

[mom of 3G's]

There just HAS to be something else... Free admission on your birthday is old news.

[indsun]

If that was it i am disappointed! i have been waiting to hear the big announcement. Free dining would have been awesome.

[mickey2minnie1]

Wow! They sure made that free on your birthday sound like it was amazing and brand new news.

[djm99]

I am soooooooooo disappointed. I just knew at the very least they would extend the 4/3 deal.

[shellbelle]

If that was it i am disappointed! i have been waiting to hear the big announcement. Free dining would have been awesome.

I agree! Free on your birthday is old news! What a let down.:sad1:

[MickeyNicki]

I agree! Free on your birthday is old news! What a let down.:sad1:

To us yes it is old news but think of all the people that do not know about the DIS or have not seen the commercial yet.....it could be first time they hear about the birthday thing and the buy 4 get 3 free deal

[NWOhioAngela]

To us yes it is old news but think of all the people that do not know about the DIS or have not seen the commercial yet.....it could be first time they hear about the birthday thing and the buy 4 get 3 free deal

If you live under a rock, maybe! It's been well advertised on television.

[Muushka]

It means all that stuff at the end of people's posts doesn't clutter up my computer screen. It helps me read the posts much more easily. So, if you have pictures, information about your trip (including but not limited to trip countdowns or resort choices) or the information about your family that might be pertinent to your post, I'm not getting that information. I read only what is in the post. I've found over the years, if I let people who depend on signatures know this, I might get more information or be forgiven more easily for any blunders.

Ahhh. That makes sense. :goodvibes

Being a somewhat paranoid person, I was afraid it meant something else!:thumbsup2

[I Believe n Fairies]

I agree. This was a letdown. The Free On Your Birthday has been heavily advertised for months now. I was expecting something spectacular. At let my family and I were able to reminisce about our visits past during the parade. Maybe there is still something to be announced soon. :confused3

[David 1980]

Come on guys Disney is a business and buy 4 and get 3 free is something we all can be happy with! I bet if they gave free dining some of you would want more?? Lets be thankful with want we got and remember even with this discount most people still will never get to see the magic that Disney brings.

Merry Christmas and God Bless

:santa: :santa: :santa:

[GPA1015]

So there was no Disney Rewards package deal this year? OF COURSE NOT! We just got one for the codes- oh well..... next year???

[djm99]

Come on guys Disney is a business and buy 4 and get 3 free is something we all can be happy with! I bet if they gave free dining some of you would want more?? Lets be thankful with want we got and remember even with this discount most people still will never get to see the magic that Disney brings.

Merry Christmas and God Bless

:santa: :santa: :santa:

I would be happy with the 4/3 if they extended it into the summer months (July or early August).

[debraW76]

Im so embarrassed. I am known as the local disney expert and I told everyone I know to watch the parade because they were announcing a new deal for next year. :confused:

I guess that is what I get for perhaps being too much of a Disney know it all.

:rotfl2:

No, that couldn't be it.

[portocall]

Drats, I was hoping for better...

[kgle]

To us yes it is old news but think of all the people that do not know about the DIS or have not seen the commercial yet.....it could be first time they hear about the birthday thing and the buy 4 get 3 free deal

But honestly tell me how many people who live way out of state would be benefited by the free admission on your birthday deal? I stated in another thread that that deal just doesn't even matter to me, because no way would it work out for me to plan a trip around my birthday just to go there and have free admission on one day...I would think it benefits FL and neighbor state residents more than others.

[disneymagicgirl]

Seriously. They have been running commericals for that for how long now.:confused3


pathetic!!!:rotfl2:

[disneymagicgirl]

To us yes it is old news but think of all the people that do not know about the DIS or have not seen the commercial yet.....it could be first time they hear about the birthday thing and the buy 4 get 3 free deal


how could they miss the commercials?? they are on every 15 mins in Charleston....guess b/c we are w/in driving distance:confused3

[disneymagicgirl]

Come on guys Disney is a business and buy 4 and get 3 free is something we all can be happy with! I bet if they gave free dining some of you would want more?? Lets be thankful with want we got and remember even with this discount most people still will never get to see the magic that Disney brings.

Merry Christmas and God Bless

:santa: :santa: :santa:


i agree 4/3 is a good deal...esp since i got it for spring break...but it is a long trip. would be nice to have a promo that we wouldn't have to ask off so many days at work for...not that i'm complaining about being in disney for 7 nights!!

[delmar411]

But honestly tell me how many people who live way out of state would be benefited by the free admission on your birthday deal? I stated in another thread that that deal just doesn't even matter to me, because no way would it work out for me to plan a trip around my birthday just to go there and have free admission on one day...I would think it benefits FL and neighbor state residents more than others.

Even though we've got APs but we had planned a trip to take advantage of this deal. We've got 3 birthdays that fall within the same week so that was 2 children admissions and 1 adult admission that we'd be getting GC's for. That's souvenir money for the kids. We've also got DVC so the only thing we'd be paying for OOP would be flights and food.

So it would be a great deal for our family.

[kgle]

Even though we've got APs but we had planned a trip to take advantage of this deal. We've got 3 birthdays that fall within the same week so that was 2 children admissions and 1 adult admission that we'd be getting GC's for. That's souvenir money for the kids. We've also got DVC so the only thing we'd be paying for OOP would be flights and food.

So it would be a great deal for our family.


Wouldn't that fall in the minority though? 3 family members on the same trip with free admission? I am a single mom and have one child. It makes no sense for me to take advantage of this deal for one day out of the year. I also don't have DVC and neither do a lot of Disney goers. Just saying that this birthday promo really doesn't help those who live pretty far away, for the majority. It caters more to states bordering FL or people who live within a few hours or less.

[tkitty]

It's not the best offer, in general. I think it plays well as a "Celebration" deal- it gets your attention, but not huge deal.
We wanted to plan a trip in 2009, waiting on free dining for Visa, but sometimes dates get hard for us to make, our schools start back up so early, and also, it's just so hot in August.... so we are looking at doing my grandson's birthday Oct 4th, since he has fall break at that time, and he would get a GC, which he would be excited about. Really isn't a savings in any way, but crossing my fingers for free dining to run into first week of Oct.
I saw that Disney Visa had a dining offer this last fall.
I would change dates for a better discount though, since a package discount, or free dining is much more valuable than a $60-$75 GC.

[3boymthr]

Wouldn't that fall in the minority though? 3 family members on the same trip with free admission? I am a single mom and have one child. It makes no sense for me to take advantage of this deal for one day out of the year. I also don't have DVC and neither do a lot of Disney goers. Just saying that this birthday promo really doesn't help those who live pretty far away, for the majority. It caters more to states bordering FL or people who live within a few hours or less.

ITA! We are going in May and even with 5 birthdays spaced throughout the year still could not take advantage. Birthdays are Jan, April, June, Aug & Nov. So we had a good chance but we just can't make those days work (Peak/holiday costs/crowds, work restrictions, heat related health issues, etc.). Which means for us free entry on your birthday is a joke.

Of people visiting each park each day how many can/will take advantage of this benefit - I'm betting less than 1%.

The only good news for procrastinators is they have extended the 4/3 booking window to Jan 24.