Date and Rate for 2004? [Archive] - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

MrsMud

05-12-2004, 02:19 PM

Just booked HRH for Sept. 16-20. Standard room, garden view: $134 on Th and Sun, $176 on Fri and Sat with Entertainment card rate!
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Edited:
I changed our dates slightly to take advantage of Southwest's $99 fares. We are now going:
Sept 14 - 18, HRH $134 T - Th (Ent card rate) and $153 F (APH).

Saved $200 on airfare and $65 on the hotel! Yippee!!!

I wish RPH had a pool slide, I much prefer their decor and would love to stay there, but the slide is a clincher for my two girls!

Familyof14

05-12-2004, 03:16 PM

Thanks No11's Mom! never occured to me that it meant %. Wonder why they just didn't use the % sign? I was trying to make it into per person, per room. :rolleyes:

Wish we could get the Hard Rock, but they won't take reservations for only two nights.

polkadotminnie

05-12-2004, 07:54 PM

RPR- Club level for Oct. 9-13 $209 AP rate:bounce:

Familyof14

05-14-2004, 10:19 AM

A Garden View room in Portofino finally opened up and I got a AAA rate of $255 for 4 adults and one adult sized child..

I am keeping my other reservation at Royal Pacific ($215) and I will keep checking back with rates to see if I can get a better rate at Portofino.

So far, that's the best rate I have seen for a Garden View at Portofino since I missed getting the FAN Club rate of $242. :)

BTW - My RPH AAA rate went up today to $269.00. I do wish that Loew's would just keep rate at their very lowest and quit playing games. :rolleyes:

ksdave

05-14-2004, 08:33 PM

Familyof14;
FYI: I got a Bayview at PBH on the AP rate for $202. for next week.

KELLIE JONES

05-15-2004, 08:19 AM

I got a king club level @ the HRH for $237 a night withe an APH rate. for Oct 27- 31

Familyof14

05-15-2004, 05:34 PM

Those are both great rates! We are not AP card holders and it wouldn't do us any good to get one.

I cancelled my reservation at Royal, so we will be staying at PBH in mid July. Prime rate time. My great price is gone and in it's replace is a rate of $369. Good thing I booked when I did.

Flexan

05-19-2004, 02:24 AM

Back on November 17, 2003 we made reservations at RPR for June 6-10, 2004. ENT rate was $144 for standard. Adding the 11.5% tax and $6/night parking brings the cost to around $168/night.

:hyper:

twoeeyy

05-19-2004, 08:48 AM

Oct. 11 - 17 RPR standard room 2 queen beds 129.00 per night

Thanks to this board I knew to keep checking back, because my original reservation was for 209.00 per night

what a savings :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Motherfletcher

05-19-2004, 08:51 AM

What did you use to get that rate? APH? EC?

Robinette

05-19-2004, 10:41 AM

Good news...They have released Entertainment rates for October. I was able to change my rate for RPR from $157 per night to $144. Standard room.

KittyCat

05-19-2004, 03:47 PM

I just changed my Portofino rate from $174.00 APH to
$169.00 Fla. Resident . August 15th - 18th.

twoeeyy

05-19-2004, 04:15 PM

I used the APH rate to get the 129.00 per night rate at the RPR

Motherfletcher

05-20-2004, 06:00 AM

Thanks. HHN is a blast!

Familyof14

05-20-2004, 10:09 AM

I just changed my Portofino rate from $174.00 APH to

It doesn't seem fair that just a month earlier, I am paying almost $90 more for the same room in the summer. :(

Flexan

05-20-2004, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by twoeeyy
I used the APH rate to get the 129.00 per night rate at the RPR

::yes::Good rate.

DNSDisney

05-21-2004, 12:56 PM

HRH June 6-9 GA residence rate 132. a night standard garden/park view.
:daisy: :flower1: :daisy: :flower1: :daisy: :flower1: :daisy:

classicpooh

05-24-2004, 03:18 PM

$168 @ RPH 8/10-8/12... Can I Do any better?

cassie714

05-27-2004, 10:55 AM

258 RPH club level with annual pass July 15-18. That was the best I could find club level. Is this high?

RyGuy

05-27-2004, 11:45 AM

cassie714,

I have paid $199 and $209 before with the annual pass discount. Both times were in the summer.

jwsteelman

05-27-2004, 07:41 PM

We have a deluxe room booked at HRH $216.00 per night AP rate.

adanpry

05-28-2004, 02:40 PM

HRH June 6-9 GA residence rate 132. a night standard garden/park view.

$155 pool view at HRH for Military rate on June 8th through 11th and currently wondering if I should change to $139 a night for Garden view with GA resident rate. BTW, when I called today, I could not get $132 rate quoted above.

Change or NOT to change, that is the question, isn't it???

HELP me decide, please...

Disbug

06-01-2004, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by cassie714
258 RPH club level with annual pass July 15-18. That was the best I could find club level. Is this high?

I just booked Club level at PBH for $258 per night, APH rate! (Also for July 15-18, 2004!)

Teris

06-02-2004, 12:27 PM

I booked the APH rate at the PBH for $258.00 a night, club level too. :)

I just checked, and they are showing it with APH now for $309.00 a night. I am a happy camper, and a card carrying member of the "Vacation Over Planner's Society" :D

dylcon

06-03-2004, 12:17 PM

$139/night HRH "Garden View" ... Fl resident rate June 8th-11th....

GeminiMom

06-03-2004, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by dylcon
$139/night HRH "Garden View" ... Fl resident rate June 8th-11th....

I wanna move to Florida!:( Great to see others get great rates though. :D

sammy66

06-07-2004, 12:13 AM

RPR August 22-26
ENT $119 standard room and APH $195 club room.

hightown

06-07-2004, 08:02 PM

Just booked HRH 11/11 & 11/12, Std Garden View. First night Entertainment Card discount at 162 per night. Second night (a Friday) booked fan club discount at 179. Ent card would have been 192. HAd first planned to do Universal at the beginning of our trip 11/6 & 7 but no discounts those dates at all.

I'm kind of suprised that Ent. rates during Aug are better as would think that would be high season.

Do they change the rates periodically? Should I be phoning occasionally to check the current ENT and FAN rates?

Sharon

KittyCat

06-08-2004, 05:37 AM

Hightown,
Yes, you should check and see about rate changes.
I did this and saved $15.00. Although it wasn't
that much, it was at least enough for a Martini
or two, Hee-Hee. There are some people that have
saved quite a bit, by checking back on their rate.

Motherfletcher

06-08-2004, 09:21 AM

PBH Club June 21-23 at $129 per night! Peak Season!
How? APH for first night and second night is free with the Loews First "Third Times a Charm" promo.:smooth:
And they told me I went Platinum!:cloud9:

KittyCat

06-08-2004, 06:23 PM

Motherfletcher,
If an award was given to the "Best Rate" for season ,hotel,
and room....... You Would Win!!!!!
That's a Super Deal!!!!

JohnTigger'sMom

06-08-2004, 11:00 PM

Motherfletcher,

Did you have to have a previous stay to use this promo? We are staying for 4 nights during the same time you are. Can we take advantage of the same promo? What number did you call? Thanks!!!!

Motherfletcher

06-09-2004, 05:29 AM

JohnTiggersMom-
You have to have 2 stays before June 30. Then your free night has to be used with another paid night before Sept. The rules are on the Loews First website. I happened to check the site trying to find out if I was blue or gold and followed the "3rd times a charm" pop-up and registered.
When school got out and the Mummy opened we stayed at RPR. At the time I was disgusted that because of availibility we couldn't get 2 nights together but it worked out well that we got one on-site, one off and one back on. That gave us the 2 qualifying nights. Plus we got the welcome gift twice and got to experience two very nice (one a lot nicer than the other) park view standard rooms on the 7th floor at the APH $119 rate. In addition we had 4 days with the FOTL keys instead of 3. Since it was just me and the kids we don't mind room/hotel or pool hopping.
A week after our stays we rec'd an email with a code and called 1-800-LOEWS-11 for ressies.
I think I lucked out in a couple ways like qualifying stays or the paid 2nd night aren't supposed to be APH rate.

KittyCat-
It is the best rate I've ever had. It even beats the old $99 RPR rates!
And the winner of the 2004 Best Deal is...:thewave:

MommaluvsDis

06-13-2004, 12:38 PM

Booked thru Hotel Kingdom for $219 Standard view RPR for July 26 & 27. Called the 888 # for the E Card today got a lower rate of $193! At first I was told they had no more at the E card rate but then, Low and behold, I not only was offered the standard rate, but a water view if I wanted it! It'll only cost me the $10 cancellation fee! Did I do good?

Forgot to say that rate is for 4 adults, and 1 child.

macca_uk

06-16-2004, 08:30 AM

Entertainment Rate HRH Pool view 25/10 $175

CTrumble

06-17-2004, 01:13 PM

June 30-July 4 (4 nights)
Currently have reservations for $219 with Stay4PlayFree for RPH. Can pay $100 more for club....

Blackout dates apply July 3rd and 4th, so can't get the 2parkPower Annual Pass like we did last time.....for our stay this time we would likely get the 5for2 day passes if they were not included in our room.

Can get $164 FAN rate...but not worth it because we'd have to buy two passes.

APH rate was $197

AAA was $197.10.

Entertainment rate wasn't available when I called, but I don't see how the STay4PlayFree rate can be beat for our dates anyway.

Here is how I rationalize this package (surprises me that a package is a better deal).....Passes would run us about $200...so, the room is CHEAP (even with taxes and car parking.)

:hyper: :hyper:

MrsMud

06-18-2004, 07:15 AM

CTrumble:
Granted it's not a huge difference, but the way I see it you would still come out cheaper with the FAN rate. The room (with tickets included) is costing you $220 + tax (don't remember what the FL tax rate is) MORE than FAN rate room only. Two bonus passes will cost you $190 + tax, so you are still approx. $30 ahead with the FAN rate. I don't think packages are ever really cheaper, when you add it all up. Either way, it is worth it and you'll have a great time!:D

tolhousema

06-21-2004, 07:41 AM

My ressies at RPH on11/24/04 until11/29/04 water view 2 queens $239.00.

This is the week of Thanksgiving.

Hard rock, and pbh-$289 standard rooms for the same dates.

Going to Royal p hotel never stayed there before, this will be the first time.:Pinkbounc

macraven

06-21-2004, 11:49 AM

i used the ent. card rate and for october it beats the fan rate the dates i will be there.

then i went to mousesavers.com and clidked on the other theme parks menu on the left to get to universal orlando.

there is (right below the yellow pricing box) a paragraph for a $5 discount for the 2 park, 5 consecutive days pass.
$89.xx and you get a special coupon booklet with excellent discounts.
i ordered mine by express $11 as i didn't want to wait and pick it up at the guest services at the park. the bookelt that is.
wanted to plan which i would use and give the rest away as they expire 12/31
try calling back to see if there are any cancellations for the ent rate or the one of your discount chosing. you might be able to pick up one of the rooms you were trying to get a discount for.
good luck,
raven:wave:

macraven

06-21-2004, 11:49 AM

tolhousema

06-26-2004, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by tolhousema
My ressies at RPH on11/24/04 until11/29/04 water view 2 queens $239.00.

This is the week of Thanksgiving.

Hard rock, and pbh-$289 standard rooms for the same dates.

Going to Royal p hotel never stayed there before, this will be the first time.:Pinkbounc Thanks to AAA i changed above ressies to $162 a night royal pacific...aaaahh much better!:tongue: It doesnt hurt to keep checking for lowered rates before your cancellation dates.:sunny: :wave:

WebmasterBarry

07-04-2004, 09:59 PM

Booked the RPH from 10/15 to 10/18 for $129/night at an AP rate

karin037

07-09-2004, 09:18 PM

Originally booked:
Oct 28 - Nov 2, RPR Club level, $209 APH

Switched to:
Oct 28 - Nov 2, RPR Standard, $129 APH

My kids helped me to make the decision. I've always wanted to stay at Club level. I'm saving about $450 (after taxes) by switching to a standard room. That will buy plenty of snacks, beverages, etc.

I really looking forward to HHN!!

rlduvall

07-15-2004, 04:03 PM

I just got RPR for September 27 - 29 for 119.00 per night, entertainment rate. I think that's pretty dang good nowadays, lol.

sn00zn

07-19-2004, 04:18 PM

I've added a few rooms (as we keep adding family members to the trip!) so here's my latest update.

RPR standard AP Nov 19-27: $129
RPR standard AP Nov 23-28: $129
2 RPR standard Ent. Nov 23-28: $144 first 3 days, $168 last 2 days each

The AAA rate was $166 entire stay, so Ent turned out better.

snoozn

HELPDESKGUY

07-20-2004, 05:49 PM

I'm a newbie first timer to US and to this board.

8/14 - 8/19 Changed to a Delux from a Club Used Ent card
$259.20 first night
$170.00 for the next 4 nights

I purchased my tickets online at $193.60 for 2 ppl for 5 days.

I'm flying first Class Using my AA miles.

I figured i'd spend the money on the room. Since my tickets were free.

Everyone was a big help in talking me out of a Club. I figured w/ kids or larger party it would be a good idea but it is just the two of us.

tinkerb

07-20-2004, 08:45 PM

what is the entertainment rate?

Motherfletcher

07-21-2004, 05:34 AM

Helpdeskguy-
Welcome to the Boards! You will have to read some of these threads to get up to speed before your trip.
You are going at the beginning of value season. School starts the 16th so the parks should be uncrowded.
I have stayed at PBH a few times with the most recent being in Club. I was not that impressed with the club's offerings and think I could do better spending the extra money for my own snacks, sodas, breakfast, etc.
I was more impressed with the Bay View room than the Deluxe.
If there is only 2 of you this would be the route that I would go.

Buy a Preferred Annual Pass through AAA= $176 + 1- 5 for 2 @ 97. Bay View king room at $202 1st night and $188 the next 4 at APH rate. That makes $1227 for room and tickets. Spend the $300 on dinners or a spa treatment.

Be sure to sign up for Loews First. Visit the spa. With Club or Loews First you have access to the fitness ctr. which has a romantic co-ed whirlpool ( go early). PBH is a nice peaceful place enjoy their pools.

If you have never been to Disney I would recommend Magic Kingdom on a weekday. Even though it is slow time you will need a touring plan there. Theres a book Hassle-free Disney? or something close.

Have fun!:wave2:

mouseRD

07-21-2004, 10:38 AM

Here's my take on the situation. As Motherfletcher suggested, I would go for the annual pass to save $ on your room. Then, as far as Disney parks, I would have to say Epcot is our favorite & is most adult oriented. My husband & I (just the two of us) also love Magic Kingdom & MGM. Here is an idea. If you stayed at the Portifino 8/14-8/18; check out the morning of 8/18 & drive, taxi, or shuttle over to Disney; then check into a WDW resort which have great discounts at this time (check out mousesavers.com). If the room isn't ready, they will hold your luggage & you can go to the parks. Then, since you are staying at a Disney resort, you can purchase a 1 night 2 day Ultimate Park Hopper pass. This would enable you to park hop & visit more than 1 park. Since you'd be visiting in the middle of the week, it may not be quite as crowded as a weekend. You could do Magic Kingdom one day, check out the next day & have them hold your luggage & do Epcot/MGM the next day or however you want to do it. You could also decide to split your trip 3 nights at PBH & 2 nights at a Disney resort. Just a thought. Sorry so lengthy!

mickman1962

07-23-2004, 05:59 AM

Due to health reasons of my MIL I will be cancelling 2 rooms at the RPR August 20-27 ENT rate of 119 week 152 weekend. I figured if anyone still needs a good room rate I'll be cancelling the reservations at about 3:00p eastern. maybe next year.

bjakmom

07-23-2004, 06:48 AM

hftmrock

07-24-2004, 09:31 AM

RPR August 23rd - August 28th

$105 per night

these rates were online at the universal site a few months ago. a week later it was off.

MisterBubbles

07-29-2004, 12:43 PM

We are planning a trip to RPR for Dec 26-31 2004. Does anyone know if there is any chance of getting an APH rate for that time? THey are offering a AAA rate of $215 a night and wonder if there is a better deal out there. Thanks!

MrsMud

07-30-2004, 06:09 AM

You won't know unless you ask. Call 1-800-BEA- STAR and ask for the best discount available (Entertainment, APH, AAA, FAN). You are going at peak season, so the base rate will be at its highest. Also the discount rates go fast for the most popular dates. Even so, you might get lucky. I was able to get the Entertainment rate for HRH only 2 weeks in advance in May. Good luck!;)

tricia451

07-31-2004, 10:18 AM

I just booked 4 nights @ Portofino two days ago for August 15th - 19th and was pleased to get EC rate of $155 per night! I thought for sure with booking at the 'last minute' I wouldn't have a prayer of getting a discount! Tried to add 4 more days (before those dates) yesterday, and I could only get next room up for $209 per night, so declined for now.

Pat

essmom

07-31-2004, 10:39 AM

I know this board is for Universal but does anyone know of anyway to get discounts for WDW resorts. There 's probably no such thing. I got a great rate on hotel kingdom for HRH this past spring break for $151.20 and my sister is planning to go to WDW for MLK w/end-w-horrible w/end and expensive resort. Thanks!

mouseRD

07-31-2004, 10:47 AM

What is EC rate? I would like to see if it is available for my dates in September.

tricia451

07-31-2004, 11:55 AM

EC = Entertainment Card

Pat

Robinette

07-31-2004, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by essmom
I know this board is for Universal but does anyone know of anyway to get discounts for WDW resorts.

Try Mousesavers (www.mousesavers.com) and Disney Resorts (http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=12)

Loudbmw

07-31-2004, 04:44 PM

Try:

www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html

for Disney discounts

Lou

cdpa4d

08-11-2004, 09:12 PM

Does anyone know when 2005 ET or APH rates will be released. I am looking for April 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Am I enquiring too soon??
ADP :D

MizzPrincezz

08-18-2004, 09:34 AM

RPR 26-28th September $141 per night (including additional $25 for an extra adult) entertainment rate.

GREAT rate I think :thewave:

Karon

macraven

08-18-2004, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by cdpa4d
Does anyone know when 2005 ET or APH rates will be released. I am looking for April 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Am I enquiring too soon??
ADP :D

i get mine automatically. i gave my cc and they mail them each year without shipping charges.
i received my renewal postcard on monday and it stated if i wanted to discontinue my yearly ent book to call now as the books will be sent out very soon.
hth

i can check it out for you when i receive mine.

Orlando_Addict

08-19-2004, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by cdpa4d
Does anyone know when 2005 ET or APH rates will be released. I am looking for April 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Am I enquiring too soon??
ADP :D

I am also planning a trip for that week and was told that neither AP or AAA rates are out yet .

FYI You may already know this but just in case:
Grad Bash April 22-23, 2005
Universal's Grad Bash 2005! For TWO nights in April, Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park is being set aside just for graduating high school seniors to experience intense thrills, extreme excitement and unforgettable fun. Get your friends together and create memories they'll be talking about at every class reunion. .

macraven

08-19-2004, 10:17 AM

just reread my postcard from entertainment book. it said my book has been reserved and will be shipped very soon. if i want to cancel my ongoing renewal, i should call immediately before shipping.

this is the number i was told to call 1 888 231 SAVE.
if you need to know the date the reserved books are being mailed out, why don't you try that above number.

pm me later this month to see if i have received my ent book yet and if i have, i will check out the 411 you need.

IMGONNABE40!

08-22-2004, 03:03 PM

PBH Deluxe room 10/22-10/25 for $216/nt AP rate. Is this a good rate? It is a weekend during HHN.

Mainebound

08-25-2004, 06:17 AM

March 7-10, 2004 $160 plus tax, standard room HRH (purchased in November 2003 via Hotel Kingdom)

lovetheparks

08-26-2004, 06:39 AM

Oct 22nd $129 RPR for HHN 14 (AP rate)

Disbug

09-12-2004, 08:05 PM

(Sun- Wed) 19-22 December, 2004: Queen Club Level Room HRH $216 APH Rate! Woo HOO!

*Note: With tax it's $240.84 per night.

macraven

09-12-2004, 10:35 PM

i received my entertainment book on tuesday sept 7 and the universal hotels are listed in the book in the half price hotel section.

Sable

09-14-2004, 09:13 AM

I have an entertainment book from last year and none of the Universal resorts or the Loews hotels are listed in mine. But I live in PA, and I thought maybe since the books are a regional thing, only certain ones contain the Universal Resorts discounts. So I was wondering, what entertainment books are you buying (i.e. from what region) in order to get the hotel discounts?

Thanks very much!

macraven

09-14-2004, 12:50 PM

sable, my book is one of the chicago books and it was n there last year and in this years edition also.

look at the half price hotel section, this is before the hotel listings at the end of the book where it is divided up by state and city.

in half day, look for universal
all three are listed there as universal hard rock hotel, universal portifina bay, universal royal pacific. when i first started getting the entertainment book, i would look in the wrong area and get angry over it. then i realized the universal hotels are not listed by region in the back of the book but under the travel section of "hotels at half price area."

check there and see if you find it. pm me if you have any questions.

twistedmickey

09-14-2004, 01:18 PM

Are the hotels all booked for October? It seems every weekend is booked. I was wanting to go to HHN and stay onsite. What should I do???? Any suggestions? Thanks. :sunny:

macraven

09-14-2004, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by twistedmickey
Are the hotels all booked for October? It seems every weekend is booked. I was wanting to go to HHN and stay onsite. What should I do???? Any suggestions? Thanks. :sunny:

are you saying that all three hotels for each weekend in october is at full capacity right now???

if that what they told you when you called to make a ressie?
that is horrible, i have three friends that decided yesterday to go to hhn and stay on site at hrh. i have no idea what they are going to do now.

mbmcclurkan

09-26-2004, 06:04 PM

november 24-28. royal pacific club level room for $239 per night

Motherfletcher

09-27-2004, 11:11 AM

RPR Nov. 27th 2 queens garden view $157 Fan Club
FYI- Fan Club was better than APH@189 & EC@168.

HRH Dec.21st-23rd 2 queens garden $149 Florida Resident
FYI- Could have booked King Ste. for $219 w/ Plat.

I called 1-888-837-2273.

mbmcclurkan

09-27-2004, 07:30 PM

what is fan club and the other booking place you mentioned. im clueless about this . i got this rate from royal pacific or universal booking, i cant remember which one i was takling to after being transferred 3 times.

thanks tammy

Motherfletcher

09-28-2004, 06:22 AM

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=30

This thread explains the Fan Club.
APH is Annual Passholder rate.
EC is Entertainment Card.
Plat. is Loew's Platinum status for frequent visitors.
I've stayed Club too, but I figure I can buy quite a bit of food and sodas on my own for the $82/day difference.::yes::

Sable

10-01-2004, 12:05 AM

Just wondered if any of the discounted rates are available yet for March. I am hoping to take my kids for spring break in late March, which is usually an expensive time of year. I can't afford to stay on site if the rates are $250 + a night. Last year I was able to get $187/nt at HRH. But so far my efforts to book in advance are only showing me the higher rates despite what codes I try to use. Does anyone know from past experience if rates for Spring Break ever come down in the fall or early winter?

Thanks!

P.S. I checked my Ent. book and it does not list the Universal on site hotels under the 1/2 price area. must be only certain regions where the book is published.

themepark

10-10-2004, 10:24 PM

Just booked a standard room at RPR for December 26-29 for $215.10 (AAA rate). There were no other discount rates available. We were upgraded to a King Suite with our Loews Platinum. The reservationist also said we will be offered a Club room at no extra cost if they are available upon arrival.