So, who will be up at midnight to see if a deal has come true on Disney's website?

[Bete]

I think I'm going to try and see if this happens for a deal tonight.

I need to make a revision to an existing reservation if any good deal comes along; so, I have to call. At least I'll know to get up early.

[princessmom29]

I am planning to check first thing in the morning. We have a ressie over thanksgiving that is already paid for, but every little bit helps. All of the chatter I have heard is asying there is a possibility of something dropping tomorrow or sunday.

[wdwfan16]

What deal would this be?

[crocko]

Same question....what's going on?!

[HLAuburn]

Sorry to be the voice of doubt, but don't you think we would have heard something more by now? So far, I've only read 2nd hand accounts of people saying a CM or two said to look out for discounts, but I just don't think something is going to appear at the stroke of midnight. :confused3

The DIS and mousasavers.com usually give us a day or 2 "heads up" on the deals. I hope I'm wrong, though, and something is out tomorrow! :thumbsup2

[ToyStory]

The system has been down all morning for "enhancements". Time will tell.

[MickeyEars]

Yes, please share what's going on. Inquiring Disney minds would love to know!! :goodvibes

Carla

[nooneshome]

popcorn::

where oh where is my free dining pin???

[Bete]

some people calling travel CMs have been hearing comments about overtime will be approved starting tomorrow. Others have reported that extra staffing is going to be added shortly to the travel center. Also, there have been reports that the Disney website for vacation planning was down some time today getting updates and such. It would appear that something big is about to pop if you want to be optimistic about a new promo coming along.

None of this means it will happen, but I like to dream it will.

So, who wants to dream, too?

[RFrank9504]

hmmm..I'm on board to see whats going on! I know for like 2 days now the online itinerary has been down-I've been trying to update new dining reservations...can't wait to see whats going on! popcorn::

[DsnyQueen]

Oh - the anticipation!! Please, please, please post if anyone hears more! Part of our group already has a discount, but we still have other goers at full price. A discount sure would be a dream come true!

[gaffney09]

some people calling travel CMs have been hearing comments about overtime will be approved starting tomorrow. Others have reported that extra staffing is going to be added shortly to the travel center. Also, there have been reports that the Disney website for vacation planning was down some time today getting updates and such. It would appear that something big is about to pop if you want to be optimistic about a new promo coming along.

None of this means it will happen, but I like to dream it will.

So, who wants to dream, too?


OOH, Pick Me!! I want to dream too! :dance3: I just might have to stay up til midnight to see... although I wouldn't be able to call the reservation center until 7am anyway... and I have to be at work at 6:45am... hmm... that presents a problem! :eek: I'll make DM do it! hehe :rolleyes1

[dizneydiva2005]

Oh, I'm on board :mickeyjum I hope this is a free dining for Nov. popcorn::

[Bete]

I called AAA here and their Disney system was down and they couldn't do any booking for reservations. Anyway, their office thought it might be because of prices increases which is not good news. She thought it might be the release of 2010 pricing for the new year coming through soon. There were other posts/threads stating about park ticket prices going up in August; so, this may be the reason the Disney system was down for some time today, too. Or, it could be both situations---there may be a price increase, but there may also be a new deal, too.

Anyway, the AAA agent was hoping the free dining got extended for the rest of the year, too. She did not have any official word on it yet, but she said she would e-mail me if something came through.

[Mommytobree]

Oh I hope free dining gets extended! I want to go this December soooo badly!

[crocko]

Question.

I have short Nov trip coming up.

BUT....I have annual passes already and have rented DVC points to stay at OKW. Is there any announcement that could come that would actually help someone in my situation?

[jendubz]

So you'll be calling everyone if it's a good deal, right?? :lmao:

[TheRatPack]

Well, there better be something soon we just cancelled our Sept trip :(and can't go back without a code. I called because we did get a December FD code a month ago in my husbands email but she said there was nothing there.....that maybe the code expired? She said everything was tied to your address.....not name but she only checked under address. Oh well....I guess we'll go in a year or so if no codes come out, but I can't imagine that they won't do something in this economy.

[Tissa]

Question.

I have short Nov trip coming up.

BUT....I have annual passes already and have rented DVC points to stay at OKW. Is there any announcement that could come that would actually help someone in my situation?


Not if you rented DVC points. With these deals you have to book with Disney, DVC members are not included. OKW is a great resort though.

[maroo]

Sorry to be the voice of doubt, but don't you think we would have heard something more by now? So far, I've only read 2nd hand accounts of people saying a CM or two said to look out for discounts, but I just don't think something is going to appear at the stroke of midnight. :confused3

The DIS and mousasavers.com usually give us a day or 2 "heads up" on the deals. I hope I'm wrong, though, and something is out tomorrow! :thumbsup2

I am leaning toward this line of thinking, too...

That we would know something concrete by now?

This all started on Sunday and I see nothing on mousesavers? I know with the other FD offer, we knew days in advance and we were all ready to call first thing that morning. :confused3

[abirdd]

After chatting with mutiple CM's the last two weeks as we work on a GG... here is what I've been told.

2010 pricing is going up - there will be work on the back end systems this week (I believe they said Aug 1st is the release date for 2010). Fall deals will be announced shortly - expect annual pass holders, then Visa, then general public.

As to whether the deals will be anything great - hard to say. I've been told our Free Dining PIN for December will likely beat out the general offer. So, who knows what's coming... I'm guessing a room discount or something along those lines.

[Disney Mommy 3]

Subbing. We are booked for a Dec trip and I want a code!! I was really wanting FD, but a room Discount would be just as great. I will take whatever they want to give us!!!! Keep us posted pretty please!!:cutie:

[summerlady]

I think I'm going to try and see if this happens for a deal tonight.

I need to make a revision to an existing reservation if any good deal comes along; so, I have to call. At least I'll know to get up early.

I wasn't planning on staying up that late but now that you mention it, I think I will! Keeping my fingers crossed for all of us hoping for something good! :flower3:

[leeann32]

Does Disney's website update itself @ midnight?
Are these discounts going to include September, or just October, November & December?

[Disney Mommy 3]

Are you sure it's midnight? If so, that's only 11 for me!! I am sure I will be up now...even if I am in bed I will be there wide awake wondering what I am missing!!!! Gonna have to check. Are ya'll talking about the actual WDW website? Wanna make sure I am not missing anything!!!

[rileyroosmom]

What am I missing......I just checked and the website is up. There is a deal for $69/values for July/Aug/Sept certain nights......is that the deal everyone is waiting on?

[missnanse]

I'm dreaming and hoping and wishing and praying:rotfl2:I need some good news for our Christmas vacation.:santa:so fingers crossed and eyes wide open I will be waiting for 12AM to see if our Dreams come true:wizard:

[keywestbride]

I'm sure I'll be up, although I'm not at all convinced it's going to happen. If it does, and I don't see it, I'll be kicking myself!

[princessmom29]

I checked mousesavers for lat years discounts and there was a package discount that hit in mid august and a room only in september. I don't know, mabye they will hit earlier this year???

[cottontail]

Hello:

Disney used to have an 800 #, but it disappeared about 6 months ago. Is there a new one out there that someone could send me?

Thanks,

Deb.

[BostonDirtDog]

The FD code for december is already out. I received it last friday. I am hoping for a room discount!

[Jenna319]

I'm anxiously awaiting this big deal that hopefully will come out tomorrow! I booked a room-only discount for September at Port Orleans Riverside, but if they came out with a big discount, I would consider upgrading to deluxe! Crossing my fingers for a Sept code!!!! Would a discount really reflect on disneyworld.com at midnight?

[captinhookedondisney]

That would be one more trip this year!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[JoanneNC]

Wishing everyone good luck.. We are blessed with the military 40% room discount plus dining without ticket requirements so I am not expecting anything better

[HLAuburn]

I'm anxiously awaiting this big deal that hopefully will come out tomorrow! I booked a room-only discount for September at Port Orleans Riverside, but if they came out with a big discount, I would consider upgrading to deluxe! Crossing my fingers for a Sept code!!!! Would a discount really reflect on disneyworld.com at midnight?

I think the "big discount" for Sept is free dining. :confused3 I don't think anything else is going to be coming out for dates through Oct 3. I imagine most people at this point are waiting for something for check in after Oct 3, particularly for Nov and Dec.

I hate to keep sounding like a "nay-sayer", but I don't think there's going to be some huge deal that magically appears at midnight. :sad2: We always seem to get some warning on here and/or mousesavers before codes are released. Maybe tomorrow will be when we hear about it, but that wouldn't explain the "approved OT". :confused:

Anyway, I really hope I'm wrong since we've been waiting for a Nov/Dec code for months.

[Jenna319]

Ah darn. Ok.... still hoping though! lol I just dont get how everyone thinks "free dining" is such a great deal..... Maybe if you are staying deluxe but for me, the room-only discount is such a better deal.... when I did the math, 6 nights at POR with the room-only 35% off discount was like $630..... and I then called Disney to see what the price difference would be for 6 nights with the "free" dining at POR.... they told me $1300!!!!! How is this free?!?!? Now I know you need a ticket and since we already have tickets, we were just pricing for a 1-day base ticket, and still, $1300..... thats like $700 worth of food?!? Nah, I'll just pay for my food and it still wouldn't come out to $700.... just my opinion but free dining was not worth it for us.....

[princessmom29]

The FD code for december is already out. I received it last friday. I am hoping for a room discount!

That is a pin code only for use for those who are lucky enough to recieve one. We are hoping they will release a general public discount that anyone can use.

[PryncessChrysty]

Ah darn. Ok.... still hoping though! lol I just dont get how everyone thinks "free dining" is such a great deal..... Maybe if you are staying deluxe but for me, the room-only discount is such a better deal.... when I did the math, 6 nights at POR with the room-only 35% off discount was like $630..... and I then called Disney to see what the price difference would be for 6 nights with the "free" dining at POR.... they told me $1300!!!!! How is this free?!?!? Now I know you need a ticket and since we already have tickets, we were just pricing for a 1-day base ticket, and still, $1300..... thats like $700 worth of food?!? Nah, I'll just pay for my food and it still wouldn't come out to $700.... just my opinion but free dining was not worth it for us.....

But add kids into the mix, and you probably could easily hit $700 in food. I think FD is a great deal for families, not so much for DINK's, like us.

[eastcarolinafan]

:yay:I called AAA here and their Disney system was down and they couldn't do any booking for reservations. Anyway, their office thought it might be because of prices increases which is not good news. She thought it might be the release of 2010 pricing for the new year coming through soon. There were other posts/threads stating about park ticket prices going up in August; so, this may be the reason the Disney system was down for some time today, too. Or, it could be both situations---there may be a price increase, but there may also be a new deal, too.

Anyway, the AAA agent was hoping the free dining got extended for the rest of the year, too. She did not have any official word on it yet, but she said she would e-mail me if something came through.

Disney has, in fact, announced price increases to help offset sluggish business within the past few days. How this affects a possible free dining offer for mid october, I do not know.

I don't think though that you have anything to gain by staying up until midnight waiting to see if the boards change. The offer, should it come, will most definitely be there in the morning.:surfweb:

Get some rest and go at it refreshed.:yay:

[cruiserkaren]

Haven't read every post so I apologize if this is repeat info.

Touring Plans is tweeting that they think it's free dining for Disney visa holders Thursday and general public Sunday. Regular dining plan for mods and deluxe and CS for values. They don't say this is *for sure* what it is. They say it's the rumor.

We'll see!

[PolyAddict]

Haven't read every post so I apologize if this is repeat info.

Touring Plans is tweeting that they think it's free dining for Disney visa holders Thursday and general public Sunday. Regular dining plan for mods and deluxe and CS for values. They don't say this is *for sure* what it is. They say it's the rumor.

We'll see!

what dates are they saying?

[Mommytobree]

Ah darn. Ok.... still hoping though! lol I just dont get how everyone thinks "free dining" is such a great deal..... Maybe if you are staying deluxe but for me, the room-only discount is such a better deal.... when I did the math, 6 nights at POR with the room-only 35% off discount was like $630..... and I then called Disney to see what the price difference would be for 6 nights with the "free" dining at POR.... they told me $1300!!!!! How is this free?!?!? Now I know you need a ticket and since we already have tickets, we were just pricing for a 1-day base ticket, and still, $1300..... thats like $700 worth of food?!? Nah, I'll just pay for my food and it still wouldn't come out to $700.... just my opinion but free dining was not worth it for us.....

For some people it is, some people it isn't. It is a good deal for me because I have 7 of us. Even with dh's 40% off room military rate, free dining still works out to be a better deal for us.

[madge]

what dates are they saying?

the tweet from Touringplans didn't give dates.

[PolyAddict]

the tweet from Touringplans didn't give dates.

Thanks- i am assuming 10/3 and on...Still would rather a room discount

[Sammie]

Disney has, in fact, announced price increases to help offset sluggish business within the past few days

Ok does that make sense to anyone???:confused3

Business is sluggish, so you raise prices????? :eek:

[Mommytobree]

Haven't read every post so I apologize if this is repeat info.

Touring Plans is tweeting that they think it's free dining for Disney visa holders Thursday and general public Sunday. Regular dining plan for mods and deluxe and CS for values. They don't say this is *for sure* what it is. They say it's the rumor.

We'll see!

Is that what Disney typically does with the free dining (CS @ values?) are you able to pay the differance and upgrade to regualr ddp when they do tha?

[mhmcduff]

this does not make sense to me as WDW has so much fixed cash they should want us all to pack the parks and hotels so we spend money on food booze gifts and misc- seems silly their excuse for raising prices for low attendence

[MegB]

But add kids into the mix, and you probably could easily hit $700 in food. I think FD is a great deal for families, not so much for DINK's, like us.

Kids do make the difference. It also makes a difference where you like to dine. We make it a point of eating at some of the pricier sit down restaurants. I added up all of my receipts last year and our family of 4 saved about $900 using Free Dining. And to top that off, my youngest was only 2, so she wasn't included in the FD, but ate Free anyway at the buffets or ate free pasta or off of me and DH's plate.

[MusicMouse]

WDW raises its prices every year in August. I don't think anyone should really be surprised about this. If business is really sluggish at any given time, they will just run more special deals (which I am all for :goodvibes).

[MickeyMomTo2]

Is that what Disney typically does with the free dining (CS @ values?) are you able to pay the differance and upgrade to regualr ddp when they do tha?

You can upgrade and pay the difference. I think the difference is about $10 per adult per day and $2 per child per day.

[MegB]

But add kids into the mix, and you probably could easily hit $700 in food. I think FD is a great deal for families, not so much for DINK's, like us.

Ok does that make sense to anyone???:confused3

Business is sluggish, so you raise prices????? :eek:

This doesn't make sense to me at all. I would think that they would offer more discounts to get more rooms filled and more tickets sold. Once they get customers in, you have to eat and there is no way you're getting out of there without somekind of $$$ souvenier that cost them less than 50 cents to make.

My mom is a VP in insurance and she handles multiple Disney accounts. The last couple of times she met with WDW big wigs, she was told that guest stays were waaaay down and that they have lost a huge amount of business from European customers, especially from the UK. If you look at the UK Disney website, Disney is offering UK residents Free Dining PLUS 14 park days for the price of 7! Wouldn't I love to stay for 14 days and I would if they made that offer to US residents.

http://www.disneyworldoffer.co.uk/

This offer was just extended through mid-December. I'm guessing that Disney will be extending the FD promo for about the same time period. They did it last year. Then this past Winter/Spring offer (Stay 4, get 3 nights Free) kept getting extended over and over again. They dropped that offer just in time to introduce this years FD plan again.

I forecast that either the FD promo will be extended, or they will come up with some new fabulous offer. My mom's insider info tells me that WDW powers that be have to do something to keep bodies in the resort.

So if they increase the prices, I think they will still have to offset that hit to the consumer by making some big promotional splash too.

Just my opinion.:flower3:

[Mommytobree]

You can upgrade and pay the difference. I think the difference is about $10 per adult per day and $2 per child per day.

Oh phew! Thanks! If we get to go in December by somehow getting free dining, I want to be able to stay at a value but I want the regular dining plan.

[keywestbride]

Oh phew! Thanks! If we get to go in December by somehow getting free dining, I want to be able to stay at a value but I want the regular dining plan.

:yay: That's the same boat we're in. Don't get me wrong- staying in a mod for the same price as a value is great and all, but I'd rather knock the price down a bit.

[MKB419]

It's Midnight anybody here?
Mary Kay

[HLAuburn]

It's Midnight anybody here?
Mary Kay

I'm here!

Nothing new up on the site.

Maybe tomorrow is the big announcement day to start booking for later this week.

[Disney Mommy 3]

Me too! Gotta go to bed now! I really thought something would come out later. The deadline for the other deal isn't til July 26, so I thougt maybe the monday after that? Hopefully sooner!!!

[MKB419]

I'll check in the AM going to bed good night
Mary Kay

[poohnpigletCA]

I am here, but ready to go to bed. I am not seeing anything. :confused3

[ndgqccmiller]

I'm up and didn't see anything on the site. I have free dining. But what could Disney do better then free dining. It's the best savings for our family. Goodluck everyone!

[julluvsdisney]

SOOOOOO I spoke to CM on the ressies line and she told me that they are hoping to the new packages prices for 2010 will be out THIS WEEK:scared1:!!!!

While she said this is not gaurenteed this is the plan!:banana:

SOOOOO excited!!!! I hope this happeneds!!!!! :yay:

[Disney Mommy 3]

so,,,, can we assume if 2010 pkg are coming out, that the discounts or deals for the end of 2009 are gonna be out first?:yay: Maybe!!!!

[julluvsdisney]

Maybe!!! :confused3 i'm pulling for you guys!

[figment82]

System's down again...says "Sorry, vacation package reservations are temporarily unavailable as our system is undergoing maintenance. However, you may visit the Tickets & Reservations page to make room-only reservations or purchase Theme Park tickets."

Last night when the system went down you couldn't do anything at all. So I'm taking this as a good sign. (Of course, I'm waiting for deals for April 2010, so I'm just getting anxious for them to release the rates for next year...good luck to everyone waiting for free dining in December!)

[5boyz]

So did anyone's dreams come true? :wizard:

[Bete]

Alas, I have nothing good to report about vacation packages.

I hope others have something better to report.

Another day of agony begins waiting for a code.

[kayleesmom2]

I just called Disney reservation line this morning and asked the CM that answered if he knew when the 2010 vacation package prices would be out and he told me August 1st.

[wdwfan16]

Nothing in my email.

[CoachBagFanatic]

Oh I stayed up last night and nothing. Just checked again and nothing.:sad1:

[Manda]

PASSHOLDER DISCOUNTS!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[princessmom29]

PASSHOLDER DISCOUNTS!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Did you get an email????/ There is nothing I can find on the website. Does this mean GP discounts will come out soon???

[wdwfan16]

PASSHOLDER DISCOUNTS!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

I just checked mousesavers and nothing is there. I will call now just to be sure.

[TheRatPack]

Well, I was really really praying for a discount today since we cancelled our Sept/Oct trip yesterday. Oh well, the wait continues.

[Manda]

I just checked mousesavers and nothing is there. I will call now just to be sure.

It's on the Passholder site for booking - I posted the info in another thread as well.

Passholders Enjoy Remarkable Savings on Fall
Room Rates

Now, a Passholder saves at least 34% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels-turning the vacation of your dreams into a wish
you can make come true!



Select Disney Value Resorts

* Standard Room $69 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $36
* Standard Room $54 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $28
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $46

Select Disney Moderate Resorts

* Standard Room $99 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $71
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $60
* Standard Room $124 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $85


Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Wilderness Lodge Standard Room type

* Standard Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $121
* Standard Room $139 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $101
* Standard Room $229 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $156

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort

* Studio Room $189 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
* Studio Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $126
* Studio Room $249 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $176

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Alas, I have nothing good to report about vacation packages.

I hope others have something better to report.

Another day of agony begins waiting for a code.

I got that too, but figure I will let my son play and enter, but I have to read the rules first since you might have to be a US resident?

Hoping for something good as well!

[maiapapaya]

So for deluxe resorts it's only for WL & AKL?

[eastcarolinafan]

Ok does that make sense to anyone???:confused3

Business is sluggish, so you raise prices????? :eek:

I don't make the rules.

[Rip]

So for deluxe resorts it's only for WL & AKL?

No, those are just examples.

BTW, I just got off the phone with a CM and she couldn't modify my existing reservations yet - it apparently isn't in their system even though you can book through the site. I gave her the booking code and she said the computer told her it doesn't exist. I have 4 exising reservations currently and I don't want to double-book, so I'm going to try back later in the day. If anyone else has any luck calling please post it.

TIA

[wdwfan16]

I just booked our resort.

Of the 8 that I asked for 4 had no rooms, 2 had only very expensive (suite) rooms and 2 we could book. We booked the cheaper one. We could not get the first two choices we had, so we took our third choice (which was one of the 2 we could get.).

[wdwfan16]

No, those are just examples.

BTW, I just got off the phone with a CM and she couldn't modify my existing reservations yet - it apparently isn't in their system even though you can book through the site. I gave her the booking code and she said the computer told her it doesn't exist. I have 4 exising reservations currently and I don't want to double-book, so I'm going to try back later in the day. If anyone else has any luck calling please post it.

TIA

I just called and she was able to get me the AP code (I did not even have it). She did not know the discounts were out, but she looked and found them.

[Rip]

I just called and she was able to get me the AP code (I did not even have it). She did not know the discounts were out, but she looked and found them.

OK, thanks.

[Tam1067]

Can someone post the code? I am buying APs when in about 10 days, but I need to book our Dec. trip.

[sjms71]

I'm an AP too and booked something already for Nov/Dec with no discount. I'm a little confused is ther an official AP rate out for this time or no? TIA

[Mommytobree]

Still hoping for free dining to be announced soon for December :goodvibes

[CoachBagFanatic]

So I have a question which may be a silly one but here goes. How does the AP work when you want to purchase a package/tickets/meal plan? TIA:flower3:

[Rip]

Still hoping for free dining to be announced soon for December :goodvibes

FWIW, I just booked a package with a room and dining discount for $600 more than the room only for 2 adults/2 kids for 9 days.

she said Friday for Visa holders and Monday for the GP

[Kae]

why wouldn't they wait till Monday the FD you have to book by on Sunday?

Kae

[Cynthiagayle01]

So the discount available to Visa holders friday is just hotel discount? Would you still be able to get the free dining? My dates are Nov 30 thru Dec 5th.

[katierae81]

Well, I was really really praying for a discount today since we cancelled our Sept/Oct trip yesterday. Oh well, the wait continues.

I just called yesterday too and cancelled/changed our trip for those dates! I rebooked for 12/6-12/12. CM I spoke with told me, "Weeellll, if a discount does come out you can always call back and we will refund the difference." This was in response to having to cancel during free dining...so my fingers are crossed that there will be a FD deal again!

[FINFAN]

I personally think that FD brings up merchandise sales...when a package is a set price, it allows spending money to flow a little more freely. If that is the case, it is great marketing strategy because people HAVE to eat, but they do not have to buy merchandise/souvee's. Especially now with most watching every penny.

[Southerndisney]

Rip, can you give us details of your package? I thought the discount was on the room only.

[dizneydiva2005]

oh my word, my head is spinning- so from what I gathered here is wait until Monday for GP discount and it's looking like it may be free dining?? I'm going to die over the weekend waiting!! And come Monday morning- the phone lines are going to crash! :rotfl2:

[leeann32]

Does anyone know if the AP discount is on Club level rooms too?

[Tam1067]

I just got a package with dining at the passholder rate. It comes to about $700 less than the same items (room plus DDP) without the discount. This is for 4 nights at the Grand Floridian, Dec. 19-23. I do not yet have my AP in hand because I'm going to get it when I'm there in about 10 days. She told me it was a "Passholder Package" because I had the DDP.

[Rip]

So the discount available to Visa holders friday is just hotel discount? Would you still be able to get the free dining? My dates are Nov 30 thru Dec 5th.

I dunno if it's "free", because the room discount is less than the room only passholder rate. We're there from 11/26 through 12/5. From what she said (and of course she said that officially she knows nothing, but she's glad I'm booking today rather than Monday - limited # of rooms and all). Basically, it seems to me like what they did last year for Visa holders during this time - a room discount coupled with "free" dining.

The one downside was that I had to switch from POFQ to Coronado.

[HLAuburn]

So does anyone know what the passholder code is? And do you actually have to give them a annual pass # or anything or just have it at check in?

Thanks!

[Rip]

Rip, can you give us details of your package? I thought the discount was on the room only.

When I called, that's what I was expecting. Now, I called the passholder line because earlier I had called the regular line and she didn't even have the room discount code in her system. The lady first asked me why I wasn't taking advantage of their dinning offer with a room discount as well. Basically, I was checking in POFQ on 11/26 and staying through 12/5. My room only was 1311.00. With whatever she did - and it was a package - my total came to 1941.00. Same "level" of room, but added dining for 2 adults and 2 kids for the 9-day stay.

[onelilspark]

So does anyone know what the passholder code is? And do you actually have to give them a annual pass # or anything or just have it at check in?

Thanks!

Last year I booked a room at POFQ before getting (or ordering) my AP. My initial plan was to pick up my AP during that trip, but then took a spur of the moment trip and got it earlier.

Here's what I learned though...you can book an AP rate (over the phone only) without currently having an AP. You must be able to produce an AP sometime during your stay (preferably at check-in.)

[pigletto]

NM.. it came down.

[Mommytobree]

oh my word, my head is spinning- so from what I gathered here is wait until Monday for GP discount and it's looking like it may be free dining?? I'm going to die over the weekend waiting!! And come Monday morning- the phone lines are going to crash! :rotfl2:

Tell me about it!!!:goodvibes Me too!!

[wdwfan16]

Rip, can you give us details of your package? I thought the discount was on the room only.

When I called I was offered the DDP but we do not like the DDP so we did a room only.

I got a pin for FD for our dates, but did not want it.

[HLAuburn]

Just booked the AP rate (without an AP)...not too thrilled. :sad2: WL and Poly were pretty much picked over, so we booked POR. The CM talked me into booking it so we were sure to get it, but I really don't want to stay there, but its a great rate!

Hopefully something else will come out soon.

[wendylovesdisney]

So let me get this straight.... the discount is for free dining AND a room discount??

[jpaxton1118]

Just booked the AP rate (without an AP)...not too thrilled. :sad2: WL and Poly were pretty much picked over, so we booked POR. The CM talked me into booking it so we were sure to get it, but I really don't want to stay there, but its a great rate!

Hopefully something else will come out soon.

HOw did you get the AP rate?

[Cynthiagayle01]

So let me get this straight.... the discount is for free dining AND a room discount??

Quote:
Originally Posted by HLAuburn
Just booked the AP rate (without an AP)...not too thrilled. WL and Poly were pretty much picked over, so we booked POR. The CM talked me into booking it so we were sure to get it, but I really don't want to stay there, but its a great rate!

Hopefully something else will come out soon.

HOw did you get the AP rate?

These are my questions too.:thumbsup2

[HLAuburn]

So let me get this straight.... the discount is for free dining AND a room discount??

No this is an AP discount and you can add dining, but you pay for it. There are rumors that free dining will be extended, but usually that doesn't include a room discount, too.

HOw did you get the AP rate?

I called and asked for it! :thumbsup2 There was no mention of having an AP, but I would just get one for check in if I decide to keep this deal.

[ugadog68]

there is a booking code - you have to log onto the AP site to get it:thumbsup2
Got mine WL Courtyard View $219 per night :banana::banana::banana:

[jendubz]

Disney newbie alert!!

What's an AP? :rolleyes1

[HLAuburn]

there is a booking code - you have to log onto the AP site to get it:thumbsup2
Got mine WL Courtyard View $219 per night :banana::banana::banana:

What are your dates?

[ugadog68]

Disney newbie alert!!

What's an AP? :rolleyes1

Annual pass

[Rip]

No this is an AP discount and you can add dining, but you pay for it. There are rumors that free dining will be extended, but usually that doesn't include a room discount, too.



I called and asked for it! :thumbsup2 There was no mention of having an AP, but I would just get one for check in if I decide to keep this deal.

According to the CM I spoke with, it's both a room discount and "free" dining, it's just that the RD is less than for a room only stay.

They did this last year for Disney Visa cardholders.

[ugadog68]

What are your dates?

week of 11/7

[HLAuburn]

According to the CM I spoke with, it's both a room discount and "free" dining, it's just that the RD is less than for a room only stay.

They did this last year for Disney Visa cardholders.

Cool! When is that supposed to be released!?

[HLAuburn]

week of 11/7

Hmmm, might need to change our dates! Was CY all that was available or did you specifically request that? Is $219 with tax included?

Thanks! Trying to figure all this out!

[ugadog68]

Hmmm, might need to change our dates! Was CY all that was available or did you specifically request that? Is $219 with tax included?

Thanks! Trying to figure all this out!

they had standard view available - but bunkbeds only

HLAuburn - at the time I checked they had standard view at AKL for $169

[jendubz]

Annual pass

:idea: Oh!!! Thanks! An AP would be no use for me. Too bad. I'd love to get a deal.

[mareejen]

Cool! When is that supposed to be released!?
Yeah, when is this supposed to be released to Visa Cardholders? And where would I find the official info when this "is" released?

Eeek so excited!

[jendubz]

So I could get free dining with a room discount with the Visa?

[CallTheDoctor76]

If I already have a package booked at CSR, and they release the discount rates to general public next Monday, I can call and apply that to my package, correct?
My big concern is that the rate will be good only for a "select amount" of rooms at each resort, and if those are all taken, I'd still have to pay the non-discount rate... Or does having a room already booked there guarantee you the new rate?

[angel's momma]

The Visa Free Dining plus Room discount was only for select dates, it didn't apply to Value Season dates. Value Season dates was just Free Dining.

[Rip]

Cool! When is that supposed to be released!?

She said Friday for visa cardholders and Monday for the public. They did not offer this to the public last year for this timeframe. And notice I put scare quotes around "free", because, basically, we got it for $630 rather than $1000 or whatever it would have been.

[jendubz]

OMG, I've got to stop reading all of this. I'm getting way too excited!

[Rip]

If I already have a package booked at CSR, and they release the discount rates to general public next Monday, I can call and apply that to my package, correct?
My big concern is that the rate will be good only for a "select amount" of rooms at each resort, and if those are all taken, I'd still have to pay the non-discount rate... Or does having a room already booked there guarantee you the new rate?

You are correct, there are a limited number of rooms for each resort. I had to switch from pofq to csr, so having an existing reservation isn't going to necessarily help you.

[HLAuburn]

You are correct, there are a limited number of rooms for each resort. I had to switch from pofq to csr, so having an existing reservation isn't going to necessarily help you.

Sorry, Rip, I'm kind of coming in in the middle of this conversation...what "deal" did you end up booking and where did you hear the news about the Visa free dining deal?

Thanks! I'm a little overloaded with info this morning!

[Rip]

Sorry, Rip, I'm kind of coming in in the middle of this conversation...what "deal" did you end up booking and where did you hear the news about the Visa free dining deal?

Thanks! I'm a little overloaded with info this morning!

She said it was a new passholder deal for free dining and a room discount. Not sure what it's officially called. The cm told me when it would be released to visa holders and the public. Not sure if it's true.

[blondinkaya]

Is this discount good for CL rooms? I have a junior suite already booked and it'd be neat to be able to save a little (or a lot) of $.

[Bete]

I was calling because I was trying to help a couple who are Florida residents. I was doing this in preparation of the so-call deal coming out tomorrow. My concern is that the Florida residents get the cheaper deal on park tickets then what is offered in the package deal (the magic your way tics) for a promo.

Anyway, I hinted that I was doing this in preparation of the promo coming out tomorrow to the CM. I then laughed and asked if this could be true about a new promo. Without down right telling me in black and white the CM indicated there would be a deal coming without exactly saying it totally to me.

It was enough for me to feel convinced it's a coming, yes it is!

[ama223]

Am I the only person who is totally confused? There are so many posts about deals and maybe a Visa deal and maybe a GP deal and I'm just lost.. :rotfl2:

Where is the "you are going 11/30/09-12/7/09 and here's what you do" thread?? :laughing:

[HLAuburn]

I was calling because I was trying to help a couple who are Florida residents. I was doing this in preparation of the so-call deal coming out tomorrow. My concern is that the Florida residents get the cheaper deal on park tickets then what is offered in the package deal (the magic your way tics) for a promo.

Anyway, I hinted that I was doing this in preparation of the promo coming out tomorrow to the CM. I then laughed and asked if this could be true about a new promo. Without down right telling me in black and white the CM indicated there would be a deal coming without exactly saying it totally to me.

It was enough for me to feel convinced it's a coming, yes it is!

So what do you think its going to be? FD for Disney Visa? I've read booking for as early as tomorrow and I've read Friday...what do you think?

[Mommytobree]

Am I the only person who is totally confused? There are so many posts about deals and maybe a Visa deal and maybe a GP deal and I'm just lost.. :rotfl2:

Where is the "you are going 11/30/09-12/7/09 and here's what you do" thread?? :laughing:


Hahaha I am so with ya! Those are the dates I want to go as well!

[ama223]

:)

So help a newbie out - if there is a deal tmw, what time will the phone lines open? I have to plan on beign on the phone for probably quite a while?

[HLAuburn]

:)

So help a newbie out - if there is a deal tmw, what time will the phone lines open? I have to plan on beign on the phone for probably quite a while?

It's probably so confusing because there's a lot of info/rumors flying around out there!

Here's what we know for sure: Today AP rates were released. If you have an AP (or plan on getting one) you can get a discount on the room with the option to add dining.

The rumor is that something (free dining?) is about to be released for Disney Visa members (first, likely) and then to the general public.

Keep posted here for the latest info...you can call CRO at 7am EST, but more than likely you'll hear it here first. A lot of times people call and the CMs haven't even heard of the new codes, so these boards are a great place to find them!

[jendubz]

I just called and spoke to a CM and when I asked about specials for free dining after Oct he said, "Well I don't see anything yet, but that's not to say that something won't pop up in the next few weeks."

[Cynthiagayle01]

Am I the only person who is totally confused? There are so many posts about deals and maybe a Visa deal and maybe a GP deal and I'm just lost.. :rotfl2:

Where is the "you are going 11/30/09-12/7/09 and here's what you do" thread?? :laughing:

I need this thread too!:rotfl:

[erv1216]

She said Friday for visa cardholders and Monday for the public. They did not offer this to the public last year for this timeframe. And notice I put scare quotes around "free", because, basically, we got it for $630 rather than $1000 or whatever it would have been.

rip, im sorry but would u care to explain about free dining for visa holders. do i have to book a package (meaning apackage that includes tickets, bc we have AP and we usually never book package bc of that)!!! or do we just have to book a room and get free dining???

Thanks

[brunette8706]

I'm joining in on this thread!

I'm an AP holder and a Florida Resident and a Disney Visa card member! :goodvibes LOL!

[erv1216]

I just got a package with dining at the passholder rate. It comes to about $700 less than the same items (room plus DDP) without the discount. This is for 4 nights at the Grand Floridian, Dec. 19-23. I do not yet have my AP in hand because I'm going to get it when I'm there in about 10 days. She told me it was a "Passholder Package" because I had the DDP.

TAM, do you mind me asking how much you got the package for...we are also planning on going around those dates too

[Rip]

rip, im sorry but would u care to explain about free dining for visa holders. do i have to book a package (meaning apackage that includes tickets, bc we have AP and we usually never book package bc of that)!!! or do we just have to book a room and get free dining???

Thanks

I wish I could, I'm only going by what the CM told me, but looking at the passholder part of the site the current deal for passholders is not free dining, it's just a room discount with dining added at regular price. Last year, they did offer free dining with a room discount if you had a Disney Visa from the beginning of October through mid-December, with some dates blacked out.

You had to book it as a package, and if I'm not mistaken all you had to do was have at least 1 day of park tickets, which you can use towards your AP renewal.

[marcielm]

ERV...
the "passholder package" is typically where AP holders are able to just add dining to their room. It is only offered to AP holders, and is with a special AP rate, like the one that was announced today. So, if you have an AP (or will getting one for your trip) then you should be able to call & book the room, and add the DDP to your ressie.

[momto2GAgirls]

Hello all! My mind is spinning! :faint:

Question:

I am a Disney Visa holder and currently have a package booked at POP. IF there is a deal for card holders coming out Friday morning, will I be notified through email or through my Chase account log in, or will I have to keep checking WDW's website?

Thanks and pixiedust: to us all waiting with anticipation! I know where I will be camped out for the next few days!:surfweb:popcorn::

[HeatherBelle614]

I wish I could, I'm only going by what the CM told me, but looking at the passholder part of the site the current deal for passholders is not free dining, it's just a room discount with dining added at regular price. Last year, they did offer free dining with a room discount if you had a Disney Visa from the beginning of October through mid-December, with some dates blacked out.

You had to book it as a package, and if I'm not mistaken all you had to do was have at least 1 day of park tickets, which you can use towards your AP renewal.

What was the room discount like? We just booked with a FD PIN, but if they do another room discount and FD for Visa, I will definitely have to re-book.

[Rip]

What was the room discount like? We just booked with a FD PIN, but if they do another room discount and FD for Visa, I will definitely have to re-book.

I think it was 40%.

[HeatherBelle614]

I think it was 40%.

Ok, so you had to pick between 40% OR FD? Or, could you use both? I'm sorry, but I didn't understand what some previous posts meant that there were two discounts; I thought you could only use one.

[Rip]

Ok, so you had to pick between 40% OR FD? Or, could you use both? I'm sorry, but I didn't understand what some previous posts meant that there were two discounts; I thought you could only use one.

No, you couldn't use both. The CM told me there was a room discount in addition to the free dining with this package, but it was much smaller than the usual room discount. What it really was (now that the website is back up I was able to price it out) was only a few dollars less than adding dining at the regular price to the AP room only discount. I guess those few bucks were the room discount :confused3.

[3darlings]

What was the room discount like? We just booked with a FD PIN, but if they do another room discount and FD for Visa, I will definitely have to re-book.

We are in the same boat. We currently are booked with a FD Pin. Last year we had the VISA FD and there was a room discount built in to the offer but I it was very difficult to figure out the actual room discount. It was nothing like 40 percent; it looked like it was around 10-15 percent. I do know that the FD I got this year (which is at rack rate) is definitely more than expensive than last year even taking into consideration that room rates went up. The VISA FD (if there is one) may not have the discount this year if the rumors are true that it will be released to the GP a few days later. I will probably just call if VISA FD comes out and see if there is any difference.

[mrsbagel]

We have a trip planned for 11/14-11/21. 17 of us are going. One of the moms going called yesterday to inquire about something she saw on Southwests website...while chatting w/the CM she asked if there were any discounts coming out after the free dining is over on the 26th. She said she didn't know, but doubted that it would be free dining again!!!

[mjamm]

Hello all! My mind is spinning! :faint:

Question:

I am a Disney Visa holder and currently have a package booked at POP. IF there is a deal for card holders coming out Friday morning, will I be notified through email or through my Chase account log in, or will I have to keep checking WDW's website?

Thanks and pixiedust: to us all waiting with anticipation! I know where I will be camped out for the next few days!:surfweb:popcorn::

You are probably better off checking here and your disney visa account website, I didn't get my email notification last year until after it went open to the GP!

[Bete]

Some here are saying Friday; so, now, I'm confused. Help!

What day is it for it to start for Disney Visa Holders?

[HLAuburn]

Some here are saying Friday; so, now, I'm confused. Help!

What day is it for it to start for Disney Visa Holders?

I don't think anyone really knows. :confused3 I've read both Thur and Fri too.

[aagee]

this message is on the Visa website, don't know if it means anything:

This website will be unavailable Saturday, July 25 from 11 PM until around 11 AM ET on Sunday, July 26.

If you plan to make a credit card payment on Sunday, July 26, we encourage you to schedule it before that date.


(Posted July 20)

[maiapapaya]

this message is on the Visa website, don't know if it means anything:

This website will be unavailable Saturday, July 25 from 11 PM until around 11 AM ET on Sunday, July 26.

If you plan to make a credit card payment on Sunday, July 26, we encourage you to schedule it before that date.


(Posted July 20)

Would they need to take their whole site down for 12 hours just to add a notice about a VISA discount? :confused3

[mareejen]

thats what I was thinking, but "if" the code should be out Thur or Fri for us card holders, wouldn't the site be down now or tomorrow and not this weekend??? Lets hope its down for a different reason and we get a code tomorrow :banana:

[momto2GAgirls]

Would they need to take their whole site down for 12 hours just to add a notice about a VISA discount? :confused3

I was wondering this as well. I signed on this afternoon to check for any updates and saw that it would be down...hmmmm:confused3


Either way I will be up at all hours the next couple of days checking things!:surfweb:

[Picabo]

I just read (I beleive) every single note on this thread but I'm still wondering something.....

I'm a Disney Visa cardholder. I already have a reservation for the Poly Dec 2-9. If they offer a discount, can it just be applied to THAT reservation or does the resort still have to be available to rebook it? I read someone said that the Poly and WL had been picked over so they had to book another resort. When I check availability (regular rack rate) for those dates it still shows availability. But in anycase, can the discount just be applied to a current booking or does it not do any good that it's already reserved? I booked that darn room last AUG!! haha

THANKS!!

[gracielou]

I just read (I beleive) every single note on this thread but I'm still wondering something.....

I'm a Disney Visa cardholder. I already have a reservation for the Poly Dec 2-9. If they offer a discount, can it just be applied to THAT reservation or does the resort still have to be available to rebook it? I read someone said that the Poly and WL had been picked over so they had to book another resort. When I check availability (regular rack rate) for those dates it still shows availability. But in anycase, can the discount just be applied to a current booking or does it not do any good that it's already reserved? I booked that darn room last AUG!! haha

THANKS!!

Don't worry--you can just apply the discount to your current reservation. If you've already paid, they will credit the difference to the card you used.

[MickeyMomTo2]

The Disney Visa website was down when they added the current 35% off deal that is available through Oct. 3. I don't know if that means the same thing this time, but it could.

[momto2GAgirls]

The Disney Visa website was down when they added the current 35% off deal that is available through Oct. 3. I don't know if that means the same thing this time, but it could.

:woohoo: keeping fingers crossed that this is the case!

[HLAuburn]

I just read (I beleive) every single note on this thread but I'm still wondering something.....

I'm a Disney Visa cardholder. I already have a reservation for the Poly Dec 2-9. If they offer a discount, can it just be applied to THAT reservation or does the resort still have to be available to rebook it? I read someone said that the Poly and WL had been picked over so they had to book another resort. When I check availability (regular rack rate) for those dates it still shows availability. But in anycase, can the discount just be applied to a current booking or does it not do any good that it's already reserved? I booked that darn room last AUG!! haha

THANKS!!

My experience is that it isn't as easy as just "applying" the code on an existing res. Codes are put out there to fill remaining rooms, and there are a certain number of room types available for each code.
Maybe some codes are different, and maybe I'm wrong, but you always read about people having to change resorts or dates to get a code, so just adding it to any existing reservation doesn't always happen.

Sorry! I hope I'm wrong about that!

[broberts]

My experience is that it isn't as easy as just "applying" the code on an existing res. Codes are put out there to fill remaining rooms, and there are a certain number of room types available for each code.
Maybe some codes are different, and maybe I'm wrong, but you always read about people having to change resorts or dates to get a code, so just adding it to any existing reservation doesn't always happen.

Sorry! I hope I'm wrong about that!

It just depends if there is any availability in the resort you are currently at for the code being offered. This happened to us last year. We had Pop booked and the GP code came out for November. By the time I got through, I ended up having to change to AS Sports, but I saved $600 and added a night. Hope this helps.

[vicb]

She said Friday for visa cardholders and Monday for the public. They did not offer this to the public last year for this timeframe. And notice I put scare quotes around "free", because, basically, we got it for $630 rather than $1000 or whatever it would have been.

whoa, i've been off the boards since early this morning and just read the last couple of pages... lots been going on today!:banana:

Question... sorry if it was already addressed on an earlier page that I am just too dog tired to go back and read tonight, but... do folks think this possible Visa offer is only through the end of this year or will it be going into the first couple of months of 2010?

Thanks for the clarification!:worship:

[123Disney]

sub :banana:

[HLAuburn]

whoa, i've been off the boards since early this morning and just read the last couple of pages... lots been going on today!:banana:

Question... sorry if it was already addressed on an earlier page that I am just too dog tired to go back and read tonight, but... do folks think this possible Visa offer is only through the end of this year or will it be going into the first couple of months of 2010?

Thanks for the clarification!:worship:

Probably just through the end of the year. (Can you even book 2010 yet? :confused3) But most of the deals go Oct-Dec, and Jan would be a new deal. Jan/Feb is usually pretty quiet, so you might even see something better, like a repeat of the 7 for 4 deal!

[jendubz]

Aw man! Nothing yet. *sigh*

[vicb]

Probably just through the end of the year. (Can you even book 2010 yet? :confused3) But most of the deals go Oct-Dec, and Jan would be a new deal. Jan/Feb is usually pretty quiet, so you might even see something better, like a repeat of the 7 for 4 deal!

Thank you. That was what I thought but appreciate the clarification.

I am hoping to go in late Feb after Pres. Day week.

I hope everyone who needs a fall-Dec deal gets something good out of this, keep my fingers crossed for you. :goodvibes

[joybeth]

subbing...

[Bete]

I'm starting to feel this won't happen until Sunday when the other deal ends.

I'll be patient; it's worth the wait. :confused3

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Would they need to take their whole site down for 12 hours just to add a notice about a VISA discount? :confused3

My Disney Visa account is never accessible during those times. It is always down every Sunday morning for upgrades. Normal operation folks. Hope this helps.

[HLAuburn]

I guess this means nothing came out this morning. :sad2: I was hoping....

[WishesQueen]

Hey everyone, just joining in!!

Do you guys recommend getting a Disney Visa, for discounts??

[iteach7th]

Hey everyone, just joining in!!

Do you guys recommend getting a Disney Visa, for discounts??

Absolutely - you do get a day or two head start on any discount codes released.

The interest rate for regular purchases is not the best (actually mine just went up a few months ago) but you can put your trip on the card and no interest for 6 months. When I opened ours - I thought the interest free would be just for one trip but the second trip went interest free for 6 months and when I booked our last trip - the CM reminded me that if I used Disney Visa for this trip - it would also be interest free for 6 months. I just make sure we don't use it for anything else unless it can be paid off soon.

They also have Disney reward bucks that you can earn from regular purchases and then use toward your next trip. I stay away from that because of the higher interest rate if I don't get it paid off immediately.

[lisa3383]

I just had the unfortunate coincidence of calling to change my reservation today (had to change it asap because we leave on Aug. 1)...well lets just say that waiting on hold for 40 minutes is not fun! lol

Best wishes to everyone planning December trips! :goodvibes

[HLAuburn]

I just had the unfortunate coincidence of calling to change my reservation today (had to change it asap because we leave on Aug. 1)...well lets just say that waiting on hold for 40 minutes is not fun! lol

Best wishes to everyone planning December trips! :goodvibes

Why are the phone lines so busy today? :confused3 I would have thought yesterday would have been busy, but I called 3 times, and never waited once. Are people just now catching on to the AP rates or is it last minute free dining for summer people? :confused:

[brooke1]

I dont know if everybody has seen this. but i hear these AP will be the same for Visa card holders and then general public.

On the AP site:

Passholders Enjoy Remarkable Savings on Fall
Room Rates

Now, a Passholder saves at least 34% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels-turning the vacation of your dreams into a wish
you can make come true!



Select Disney Value Resorts

* Standard Room $69 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $36
* Standard Room $54 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $28
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $46

Select Disney Moderate Resorts

* Standard Room $99 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $71
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $60
* Standard Room $124 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $85


Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Wilderness Lodge Standard Room type

* Standard Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $121
* Standard Room $139 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $101
* Standard Room $229 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $156

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort

* Studio Room $189 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
* Studio Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $126
* Studio Room $249 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $176

[clanmcculloch]

Why are the phone lines so busy today? :confused3 I would have thought yesterday would have been busy, but I called 3 times, and never waited once. Are people just now catching on to the AP rates or is it last minute free dining for summer people? :confused:

The phones are so busy because all sorts of people who are going in August just received pins for upgrades from values to SSR or OKW. I guess this is why they staffed up (you know, all that talk there's been about overtime?).

[Fairyntraining]

Are there a limited number of rooms per resort that are available for the DV discount? :confused3

I have never used a discount or FD so I am just curious as to how this works. Do I need to be up early checking the web site to make sure that I don't miss out on the offer?

[momto2GAgirls]

Are there a limited number of rooms per resort that are available for the DV discount? :confused3

I have never used a discount or FD so I am just curious as to how this works. Do I need to be up early checking the web site to make sure that I don't miss out on the offer?

Well, I believe that they "block" a certain number of rooms for each discount.

I plan on being up early and IF a code is released, will call immediately to update my existing reservation if the math works out to be in my advantage.HTH!

Looks like we will be there the same time. We are going Dec. 6th-11, maybe adding on an extra day!:)

[DisneyFanatik]

I currently have a room only ressie at Coronado Springs for late Oct./early Nov. with a AAA discount. If a Disney Visa discount is released for my dates can I apply that discount to a package with dining? (I know that the dining part of the pkg wouldn't be discounted). If I am saving money on the room I might be willing to pay for the dining plan. Just wondering if the Visa discount will be a "room only" discount.

[Picabo]

I currently have a room only ressie at Coronado Springs for late Oct./early Nov. with a AAA discount. If a Disney Visa discount is released for my dates can I apply that discount to a package with dining? (I know that the dining part of the pkg wouldn't be discounted). If I am saving money on the room I might be willing to pay for the dining plan. Just wondering if the Visa discount will be a "room only" discount.

I was told somewhere on Dis that with the AP discount that just came out, yes they were able to add on the dining plan. The discount, as you said, is for the room only but you can add the dining plan on if you want (and tickets of course). So I would ASSUME it'd be the same with a Visa discount. At least that's what I'm praying for!

ANYONE know what time Disney is open to take reservations in the morning or are they open 24hrs a day? And if they are going to announce the discount, is that done in the morning too or sometime after midnight tonight????? Need to know when to set my alarm clock! popcorn::

[HLAuburn]

I was told somewhere on Dis that with the AP discount that just came out, yes they were able to add on the dining plan. The discount, as you said, is for the room only but you can add the dining plan on if you want (and tickets of course). So I would ASSUME it'd be the same with a Visa discount. At least that's what I'm praying for!

ANYONE know what time Disney is open to take reservations in the morning or are they open 24hrs a day? And if they are going to announce the discount, is that done in the morning too or sometime after midnight tonight????? Need to know when to set my alarm clock! popcorn::

You're right...you are able to add dining to the AP discount (without tickets) and you will also be able to add dining to a Disney Visa deal if it is indeed a room discount that's offered...I guess there's a possibilty of Disney Visa free dining still, too.

Reservations open at 7am EST. Hopefully if a code is out, it will be on here, because if you call without it, some CMs might not be willing/able to look it up. :confused3

[Picabo]

I'm praying hard for a room discount! We're staying at the Poly so free dining isn't going to help out nearly as much!!!

[HLAuburn]

So what's everyone's plan for tomorrow? Are you all getting up to call at 7am and just hoping a code will be posted on here? I always seem to find them on here even before mousesavers or an email, but I wonder who will have it first. :confused3

Do you all think the Disney Visa deal is really going to be released tomorrow? And what do you think its going to be - free dining? Or room discount like the AP deal?

Just curious!

Oh, better yet, someone needs to call tonight and see if they can pry any info out of the CMs!

[Picabo]

I'm all new to this so I'm wondering the same thing too! Don't know if I should stay up till midnight to check to see if anything is on the Disney Visa website or here or what to do!!! Anyone have any clue approx what time this info may be released?????

Where's the first place to normally have the announcement/code? Here? Visa website?? Mousesavers? HELP!!!!! :scared1::surfweb::scared1:

[macfinn]

i think it is a big discount for 2010...just b/c we are going.......:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl 2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[cab0ad]

I'm all new to this so I'm wondering the same thing too! Don't know if I should stay up till midnight to check to see if anything is on the Disney Visa website or here or what to do!!! Anyone have any clue approx what time this info may be released?????

Where's the first place to normally have the announcement/code? Here? Visa website?? Mousesavers? HELP!!!!! :scared1::surfweb::scared1:

I want to know too...should I get my coffee ready???:surfweb: I have my heart set on upgrading my trip tomorrow...:love:

[KELLY]

Room discount would rock my world right now. We have free dining already but the room discount would save me alot more money.

[Fairyntraining]

Where would one find the code if it were to be posted on here? Would it be on a particular thread or would it be here on this thread?:confused3

[maiapapaya]

Room discount would rock my world right now. We have free dining already but the room discount would save me alot more money.

Same here. We're staying at Poly, so a big room discount would save us about twice as much as the free dining.

[HLAuburn]

I do know that when codes have been released, they show up here (like on the Oct/Nov/Dec Code watch threads) before mousesavers usually and long before Disney Visa sends an email. I wish I knew when exactly they come out and how the first person finds it, but these boards are pretty much the best bet, IMO!

I just wish I knew what the code was and that it was coming out for sure!

[ms mouse]

We just got back from AKL today. I called last night and booked a bounceback for Christmas. While I was talking to the CM she said to keep looking for discounts, something better was coming in the next week or two. Then she almost corrected herself and said, it could even be sooner than that. I tried to push, but she said just keep watching it would be worth it. I had mentioned earlier in the conversation we had gotten free dining last Christmas, which made me wonder if this was what she was talking about?:confused3

[HLAuburn]

We just got back from AKL today. I called last night and booked a bounceback for Christmas. While I was talking to the CM she said to keep looking for discounts, something better was coming in the next week or two. Then she almost corrected herself and said, it could even be sooner than that. I tried to push, but she said just keep watching it would be worth it. I had mentioned earlier in the conversation we had gotten free dining last Christmas, which made me wonder if this was what she was talking about?:confused3

Cool! Sounds promising. :thumbsup2

Can someone text me at midnight if something comes out?! :rotfl: Or a wake up call in the morning if I need to get up? ;)

Thanks!

[Smee]

It's 2 AM CST and nothing new on the Disney Visa site. :surfweb:
I am off to sleep. Everyone scream real loud to wake me up if something pops!:dance3:

[reedycreek]

I've been up all night at work, and have been checking Disney Visa, but nothing yet. Hopefully this morning!!!

[Picabo]

NOPE nothing yet! I'm going back to sleep! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[busymomma123]

There is a DV free dining. I called this morning but she said that it couldn't be applied since I was already using a pin code.:headache:

[luvdisney24]

There is a DV free dining. I called this morning but she said that it couldn't be applied since I was already using a pin code.:headache:

Call back. You were given false information. Perhaps your Pin Code is better than Free Dining but if it's not, there is absolutely no reason you cannot get the Free Dining offer.

[busymomma123]

Call back. You were given false information. Perhaps your Pin Code is better than Free Dining but if it's not, there is absolutely no reason you cannot get the Free Dining offer.

She said my pin code was better than the visa offer. She said the computer would not accept two discounts.

[emilyann415]

Call back. You were given false information. Perhaps your Pin Code is better than Free Dining but if it's not, there is absolutely no reason you cannot get the Free Dining offer.

Well...what they mean is you can use one or the other....but not both. Figure out which one is a better deal and go with it. Depending on how many of you there are and where you are staying FD isn't always the best deal. I would have rather gotten a room discount but I will take ANYTHING!!!!

[luvdisney24]

She said my pin code was better than the visa offer. She said the computer would not accept two discounts.

Well that is correct. You cannot combine discounts.

[dogodisney]

She said my pin code was better than the visa offer. She said the computer would not accept two discounts.

Was your pin code for FD? If it is than there is no need to switch it over to the Visa FD.
I have the FD with a pin code. From what I have read it is basically the same deal except with the FD pin code you can get the regular DP with a value resort, but with the Visa FD, you can only get the QSDP. So if you are staying at a value resort that may be why she said you have a better deal. :thumbsup2

[iteach7th]

Thanks OP for starting this thread - I am on vacation and was not planning on stressing out over an October discount (due to the code release history) until we got back !

I just happened to log on and do a scan of the DIS boards - saw this thread pop up and started lurking from the beginning. I was already on the October code thread but did not expect anything for at least a week or so. This one caught my attention and got me checking more frequently. DH was complaining that I was spending time on the computer while on vacation. He is not complaining anymore - Thanks to you guys I got up early this a.m. called and between our three families that are traveling together saved over $2000 and did not have to change resorts !!:banana::banana:

I love the DIS :love::love:

[Piglets Mommy]

Did a Disney Visa PIN come out???I'm looking on their site and don't see anything, but did see a PP mentioning one..Is it just Free Dining, or is it a room Disc.?
Thanks!

[Disuser]

I just got an email for free dining Sept 27-Dec 17 for Disney Reward Visa Holders. Book July 24- Sept 26. Min. 3 night stay. "Rumor" says it then may be offered to the general public.
This info came from a travel agency.
Is this old or new news??? We are going in Jan. and can't use it.

[HLAuburn]

Did a Disney Visa PIN come out???I'm looking on their site and don't see anything, but did see a PP mentioning one..Is it just Free Dining, or is it a room Disc.?
Thanks!

Yeah Disney Visa codes just came out this morning. It's just free dining - regular DDP for mods/deluxe and quick service for values. No room discount.

[Piglets Mommy]

Yeah Disney Visa codes just came out this morning. It's just free dining - regular DDP for mods/deluxe and quick service for values. No room discount.

Darn!
I was hoping for Room Only!

[IslandAdventure4]

Yeah Disney Visa codes just came out this morning. It's just free dining - regular DDP for mods/deluxe and quick service for values. No room discount.

Darn I told the DW to apply for the Disney Visa, well fingers crossed that is opens up to GP. :sad2:

[erv1216]

I booked a ressie DEC 3-6 with the AP room discount...does anyone know how much would it be to add the dining plan?? I also have the disney visa, would it be worth booking a room at the rack rate but getting free dining...im torn!!!! new at all this dining plan so please advise if you can! Thanks=)

[keywestbride]

I booked a ressie DEC 3-6 with the AP room discount...does anyone know how much would it be to add the dining plan?? I also have the disney visa, would it be worth booking a room at the rack rate but getting free dining...im torn!!!! new at all this dining plan so please advise if you can! Thanks=)

It depends on how many people you have going, and if they are Disney adults (10 yo plus) or children.

[erv1216]

It depends on how many people you have going, and if they are Disney adults (10 yo plus) or children.

its 3 in our family. 2 adults and an child but shes only 1 1/2

[clanmcculloch]

I booked a ressie DEC 3-6 with the AP room discount...does anyone know how much would it be to add the dining plan?? I also have the disney visa, would it be worth booking a room at the rack rate but getting free dining...im torn!!!! new at all this dining plan so please advise if you can! Thanks=)

You have to sit down and do the math to figure out which is a better deal.

Here are the dining plan costs per night.
QSDP: $29.99/adult $8.99/child 3-9
DDP: $39.99/adult $10.99/child 3-9
Add the total cost of your dining plan to your current AP room only reservation to figure out your total cost.

To figure out your cost with free dining, go to the Disney website and figure out your cost for your vacation without dining. You'll need to purchase 1 day MYW tickets per person to get free dining. Make sure to go to package quotes and then change your tickets to 1 day base tickets. This will be the cost of your free dining package. Book whichever is the better deal.

[keywestbride]

its 3 in our family. 2 adults and an child but shes only 1 1/2

Ok, so your DD is free on the plan, and for the adults it's $40/day/each, so $80 times 3=$240, which includes tax. Just add that to your current price. (And that's for the basic dining- 1 QS, 1TS, 1 snack).

[keywestbride]

Oh, and for the other part of your question, it depends on what your AP rate saved you, and what type of dining plan you'd want.

[erv1216]

Is there a link where I can see what restaurants are in the QSDP??

[PryncessChrysty]

Is there a link where I can see what restaurants are in the QSDP??

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-dining-plan.htm#restaurants