Port Orleans Riverside for $89 in May.

[Mr.Toad]

I just got my confirmation in the Mail. We got Port Orleans Riverside for $89 using the codes found here. There are only so many rooms available for this rate at each resort and my first two tries were sold out.

Also you can not get the resort magic package but you can get the ultimate park hopper pass, it’s the same as the resort magic with out all the “free” stuff and options.

Good luck!

[BethR]

Be sure when you are purchasing UMPs at check-in to ask that your check-in or check-out day be removed from them. For example, if you are checking in at 3 pm and are not planning on going into the park that day then ask that your check-in day be removed. If you are flying out at noon on the day that you check out, ask that your check-out day be removed. If you do not do this, then you are essentially paying for a day that you can never use.
Also, I would suggest that if you are only going to the 4 major parks and to a water park once or twice, then I would suggest a hopper or hopper plus pass. You will save money compared to the UMPs and if you DON'T all of your days, then they never expire.
I hope that this helps!
Again, Welcome aBoard! :)

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[tar heel]

Mr. Toad, what are your dates?

[Mr.Toad]

5/12/01 - 5/18/01

;-)

[twokids]

Mr Toad, how long did it take for you to get your confirmation letter?

I got the same discount after several calls.

[Tim911]

You mentioned you used a code to get the $89 a night room rates at Port for May. What code is this? I am staying there May 14th thru the 21st and would like to get the best deal possible. Disney Club has no hotel discounts for this period. If you could please, I would like to know how to get a better deal.

Thank you,
Tim

[FoodLover]

Tim911, you can get info on codes and discounts on my web site:

http://www.marywaring.com/disneyhotels.htm

Have fun!

[Mr.Toad]

I received my letter about 3 days later.

PO looks absolutely wonderful. Lot of cool things to do just at the hotel. We are taking two days off just to tool around the place.

[cqfish]

I just booked a package thru AAA. Wish I had known about this web site a week ago! For future reference, are these hotel prices per room or per person? (2 adults, 2 children) Thanks!

[Mickey_Maniac]

I tried using the three letter code for the $89 moderate rate that was listed on FoodLover's web site. The CRO agent told me that this code was specifically to be used with a coupon that was direct mailed to certain individuals and that I would need the coupon at check in to get the $89 rate.

Can either of you let me know if this is true, or was the agent pulling a fast one on me?

I am going down in early May so my dates are in line with the offer and I am staying at CBR.

[BethR]

Glad to have you posting with us.
The rate that you are seeing discussed is the rate for the room. There are no "per person" charges when booking a room only - unless you have to pay an additional fee for having more than 2 (4 -?)adults in a room.
When you pay per person at WDW, you are generally paying for a package of some sort where you pay per person and includes room, passes and sometimes some meals or other extras. But you always PAY for those extras. Packages are usually for those who do not want to do their homework. Usually is it a savings to book all components separately.
I know that this is more than what you have asked. :D But I hope that this has helped! :)
Again...WELCOME!

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[Mr.Toad]

Mickey_Maniac,

No coupon was mentioned during my conversation with the CRO. I will be paying my holding fee today and will pay in full before I leave. The only difficulty I have had was that there was a limit to the number of rooms available. This is my first time using the rate system. I am willing to take the chance to save a bit of money. I’ve paid full price before ;-(

As with all things check it out before you get there and try to reduce your surprises. That’s the limit to my knowledge at this time but someone else may be able to enlighten us both.

Later.

[didijo]

I got the $89 rate for moderates using the code listed and I sure don't want any surprises at check -in. Nobody on the phone mentioned handing in a coupon. This really concerns me.Any one else has info on this? Thanks.

[deputy disney]

I got the Port Orleans Riverside for May 17-23 for $93.24 w/tax. This was an AP rate. However, just call CRO and have them verify your reservations. Ask specifically what you need at check-in.
I just spoke to CRO for a friend and got the $49 rate for the AS Music May 28-June 2.

You might have to call a couple of times, but do not give up! Remember a dream is a wish your heart makes.

Hit it with the "Pixie Dust", Tink! :cool: ;)

[Leilani]

I too got the PO Riverside for $89 a night and was told that all I need was to be able to prove where I live.

[Mr.Toad]

I just called the CRO and had them check to make sure what my code required. According to the CRO no coupon was required and no proof of residency was needed. If you need to know what code I used e-mail me at nullklwoodz1@hotmail.com and I will give it to you. Use it at your own risk no warranty expressed or implied

But as always check, recheck and double check with the CRO. This is the 5th 6th time I have called to verify this price and requirements. You should do the same.

[HenryMom]

I got the $89 rate using a special code for our stay at the FQ during May 18-24. There was no mention of a coupon or proof of residency needed when I made my ressie. The CRO just took the code and confirmed that it would be $89 plus tax. I did call back about a week ago to double check and was told again nothing special needed at check-in.

If anyone has any questions or would like to know more about what code I used, please feel free to e-mail me at: SecretMom2@hotmail.com.

Good luck and happy planning! :)

~HenryMom
FQ-PO May 2001

[Mickey_Maniac]

Thanks to everyone here. I just called back to CRO and got the special rate at CBR. I was originally paying $149 and got it reduced to $99.

This is great!! You folks just saved me about $300 on my room. I owe you all a free drink at the bar.

I am not done yet though, as has been mentioned here and in other postings, I am going to call back and see if I can do even better. I will let you know if I can get it any lower.

By the way, the agent I spoke to this time said all I needed at check in time was a picture ID, no coupon or anything else. I am going to call back and verify that as well.

[Mickey_Maniac]

Just wanted to make slight correction. The $99 rate at CBR was including tax, so I ended up getting the $89 rate along with everyone else. So instead of only saving $300, I saved $360. Good enough for another round of drinks, don't you think???

Also, I confirmed one more time that all that is needed at check in time would be a picture ID.

This was for a standard view at CBR. They were also offering a water view at PO/RS for $99 or the standard view for $89 as well.

[deputy disney]

Good job, Mickey_Maniac! My wife thinks I'm crazy, but our AKL Room went from $300 to $209 and our ASM from $86 to $55. Saved $488 on one trip! It took 5 calls for AKL and 4 for ASM.

You just can not give up.
:eek: ;) :cool: :D

[Mr.Toad]

Mickey_Maniac,

Way to go! BTW what dates are you at the CBR? I may take you up on your free drink offer :D ……..

We stayed there are first time and it’s a wonderful resort. You’ll love it!

[Mickey_Maniac]

We are going to be at CBR from 4/29 to 5/5, I think...

As Deputy said, my wife thought I was crazy to spend so much time reading these threads. Now that I have saved us over $350, she is talking about upgrading to a different resort.

If I do end up staying at CBR, Mr Toad, you will be able to spot me in the crowd. I'll be the one with the extra cash burning a big ol' hole in my pockets.

[Mr.Toad]

Better save the drink money for the upgraded resort stay!!!!

Witch one are you think of upgrading to?

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1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[nuts4diznee]

the Disney Club reservation number, and had them check for an $89.00 rate at the CBR, and I was told that I didn't qualify, but that the rooms were all gone anyway. When I asked about other Moderate hotels, he said they were full!! :(
I have 3 rooms booked for 8/26 thru 9/1 and really hoped to get the 89.00 rate. I then asked, if there were any other discounts that I could apply for, and he said if I was using the Disney club discount that was the best I could hope for. [which I did get upon booking the ressies a few months ago.]

Any help out there???

Isn't it time to go YET???

[deputy disney]

Call CRO, you get a much better deal. Go to http://www.marywaring.com/saveonwdw.htm. This is the site noted as Click Here at the top of the Resort Board. I saved $488 dollars on my trip in Aug for my disney Resort Hotels.

Do not give up. It may take several calls, but it sure is worth the effort. I got ASMu for $54 and AKL for $209 with Taxes included.

Hit it with the "Pixie Dust", Tink!
;) :cool:

[Mr.Toad]

Has any one else had any luck with the codes?

Later!

1969/70 – Disney Land (Lived in CA)
1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[bckywgnr]

I was able to use the code to change my reservation at PO. I had originally used the Disney Club reservation system and called CRO asking about using the code to change my reservation. I fully expected to be told I couldnt do this, but I could!! It took about 5 minutes to do and I saved $375. I almost fell off my chair. I kept telling the CM - "That was too easy, are you sure it is OK?" I got my confirmation, it take about 12 days. I was nervous until it came and even called to check on it once and was told it was on its way. They told me on 2 occasions that there were no restrictions, no special state to be from or anything like that.

My DH also kept teasing me about spending so much time on the computer for this trip, but you should have seen his face when I told him I just saved $375! We are going 5/2 -5/7.

21 more days!!!!!!! <IMG WIDTH="15" HEIGHT="15" SRC="/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif" alt="razz">

[Mr.Toad]

What does DH stand for and congrats!!!!

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1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[prtlee]

I went to the www.marywaring.com (http://www.marywaring.com) site last nite and used one of the discounts at Riverside and got $89/nite...WOOHOOO!!!! This saved me $600 for our May trip. Is my DH ever smiling!!!!! Thank you soooo much! Now maybe we can eat at California Grill!

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May 2001 DxL

[deputy disney]

Just WOW!. Great Job! Tink,I think my work is done here! :D ;) :cool:

[bckywgnr]

DH is Dear Husband, Darling Husband, Dumb Husband, Dopey Husband, or any number of other things, depending on the mood!

15 more days!!!!! ;)

[Mr.Toad]

Thanks! Now I know! I always thought it was designated hitter!

24 more Days!!!

1969/70 – Disney Land (Lived in CA)
1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[deputy disney]

Delighful Husband
Dutiful Husband
Domesticated Husband
DISNEY (ah yes) Husband :D

[first_timer]

As a first timer to DW you all have helped me tremendously!! My husband just called and booked AS Music 9/15-9/21. For $49 using the codes I found on this website.

We were originally going to book the Discovery package through Disney unitl a friend gave me this site! Whew, glad we didn't do that because I would have REALLY overpaid!!

Again, thanks to all of you for the great advise.

Vivian

[deputy disney]

You're Welcome,Twirn't Nothin' MAME!


That is just great. That is what these board are for IMHO!

Welcome to DIS!

:D ;) :cool:

[peytonsmom]

Can you use the codes for ressies for next May???
:rolleyes:

[deputy disney]

http://www.marywaring.com/saveonwdw.htm
gives you info on the codes and dates available



;) :cool: Good bargain hunting!

[TedL]

I posted this on the resort board, but I think it should be here. I just called the WDW travel company and was told that I couldn't use the codes on my existing reservations (resort magic package, May 3-10) and that there were no rooms left (Port Orleans Riverside) at that price. Someone suggested calling Central Reservations and switching my deposit over to their system. Does anyone think those $89 rooms are still available?

Thanks in advance.

[deputy disney]

yep! Call CRO 1800 828-0228. Just do it!!!

[sheriff_john]

just got PO in mid July for a $99.00 rate. Saved enough to add another day to WDW vacation. If I can find a discount on tickets I'm hoping to add specials (character meals..ect) to the trip.

This board is GREEAAAAAT!!!!!

[jipsy]

OK so I JUST called and used one of the rate codes for 5-25 thru 5-28 and was told there was no availability at all stars and that it was $496 for PO Riverside (tax included). How did you all get it for $89 or $99/night????? Is it because I want to go on a holiday weekend??? Did I do this wrong? How can I get that cheaper rate?

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[TedL]

I also tried this afternoon and was told there were no discounts for my travel dates (May 3-10).

[deputy disney]

Call CRO, 1/800-828-0228 you get a much better deal.
Go to http://www.marywaring.com/saveonwdw.htm.

This is the site noted as Click Here at the top of the Resort Board.

Do not give up. It may take several calls, but it sure is worth the effort.

Be very polite to the CM's. They will go out of their way to get you the discount. Sometimes they have to search several computer screens to get to the discounts.

Be persistant, but nice. It took me three calls on Monday and all CM really tried to get the discount.

Be flexable in date and resort. I moved the day from Wednesday to Friday and got my discounted room at AKL in May on Monday!

A Dream is a Wish your Heart makes! Do not give up. People cancel ressies everyday!

Hit it with the "Pixie Dust", Tink!

;) :cool:

[denisenh]

TedL..do try again! I was
told this before and called back 5 minutes later and got the discount I was looking for. Just be nice. :)
I made reservations yesterday for our trip next week, April 23- 27. I had no trouble getting the discount of $89. plus tax for a room at CSR.
This wasn't supposed to be a Disney trip...but I'm flexible like that. :D

[deputy disney]

I've Can't wait to hear your good report!

Hit it with the "Pixie Dust" Tink! Just Believe!
;) :cool: <IMG WIDTH="15" HEIGHT="15" SRC="/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif" alt="razz">

[sharkie404]

I called CRO yesterday to check on reservations for PO FQ Aug. 13-20, she quoted $149 a night, I then asked if I could use "this" code, she checked and said Yes!
So I got it for $89 a night! I'm waiting for my papers in the mail now to send my deposit. She didn't mentin anything about a coupon or anything else.(It wasn't for any particular state)
Keep trying! :D

Sharkie ;)

[Mr.Toad]

And it will save you money!!!

Congrats…

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1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[sheriff_john]

I used a code from from the marywaring link and got the rate because I'm a Texan. (the benefits just keep on coming) Also had e-mail from someone who secured the rate through Shades of Green. If you have a soldier (or might find one ) you might try to secure it that way. I'd call CRO and have them read you the restrictions perhaps a vet or retiree could get you the rate.

Keep trying:
My 3-night 4-day vacation was $2050.00
it's now a 4-night 5-day vacation for $1480.00
same resort, same dates (traded ultimate hopper for hopperplus passes

[TedL]

Another problem is that I made the reservation through Walt Disney Travel Co. They told me that they would charge me a $100 fee if I cancelled my existing reservation. Has anyone had luck with transferring deposit money from WDTC to CRO without penalty?

[deputy disney]

I did this several times by calling CRO. Call CRO, They did all the work me and the same for you. You are not cancelling anything. You are simply asking to adjust the room fee by CRO. It is no problem. They can change your ressie on the computer. ;) :cool:

[sheriff_john]

ditto on changing through CRO. I had to be transferred to a CM that was with the travel company but they refunded my deposit and are sending me a confirmation letter send in a new deposit.

keep trying it works.
:cool:

[TedL]

Just called RO again. And again I was told there was no discount available. I am using the code "Charlie Apple Charlie" available to all, not a particular state. And I have had no luck for my dates (May 3-10). Any suggestions?

[deputy disney]

Keep calling. I'll bet the third try is a charm! ;) :cool:

[Mr.Toad]

TedL,

Try a different resort, when I called there were no available rooms at my resort for the discount rate but there were some at another..

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1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside

[Justice]

Just wanted to add our success story to this thread. I called today about our CBR reservations for next week. I asked the CM if she would mind checking three discount codes for me to see if any of them were available for our reservation. All three were! She reviewed each code, told me what price each would yield and she confirmed us for the best deal. For us, this was discount code *** that I got off the site that has been recommended here several times. We saved $363 for four nights, standard view at CBR. My kids love this resort and my husband and I love the savings! All we need to do is show our Annual Pass at checkin. Thanks to Foodlover and all the others who contribute savings ideas and knowledge to this site!

Edited to remove code. Codes not permitted to be posted on the DIS. You may find codes at Mary Waring's site mentioned in earlier posts.

[This message was edited by BethR on 04-18-01 at 10:54 PM.]

[deputy disney]

Any success yet? <IMG SRC="/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif" alt="confused">

[TedL]

No luck. I called yesterday afternoon, and I was told that there are only a certain number of rooms set aside for the "codes". The CM told me that PO Riverside is almost full for my dates (May 3-10). So then I tried looking for an upsell to another resort. I figured what the heck, I'm already at $165/night for waterview, what's a few bucks more if I could get into the Yacht or Beach club. But the CM told me that there were no discounted rooms available there either. I do think that there are rooms available at the Caribbean Beach club, but I've stayed there before and don't like it. So I'll probably stand pat.

[krec]

We thank you Foodlover for the Pleasure Island discount coupon 20% off up to 6 people Yeah for saving $$$ to spend on souvenirs. krec

[krec]

Thanks to your website/printable coupon we're saving 20% off Pleasure Island entry up to 6 persons. More $$$$ for souvenirs. Krec

[tinkerdorabelle]

Any AP discounts last week of June? Am thinking of going back then if I can get a good rate.

[glad2Bmom]

Can I call the CRO and ask for better rates using a discount code even though I booked my trip using a travel agent?

[deputy disney]

http://www.marywaring.com/disneyhotels.htm
has discount codes.

I would call my travel agent. An earlier post by a travel agent said she used the codes all the time to save clients money!

1)See what the cancellation policy is on the agent reservation.
2) ask the agent to get the discount room with code.
3)check with CRO for personnal reservation based on code.

Go with the least expensive, money-saving, cheapest ressie. Make sure you have the discounted room locked down, before cancelling any reservations.

Hit it with the "Pixie Dust", Tink!
;) :cool:

[BethR]

You can ask your travel agent to call and ask for you, but you cannot call CRO yourself to change your ressie. Once you have started with a TA, your TA must handle any changes that are made to your trip details. :(

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[Mr.Toad]

Just 19 more to go and I will let you know how the codes have gone..... i am a code virgin.

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1973 – Disney World Magic Kingdom / Offsite
1995 – Caribbean Beach
2000 – Coronado Springs
2001 – Port Orleans - Riverside