May/June Codes watch....

[barbeml]

Woke up this morning, checked email, saw an email from my DU Agent Tricia. She got and applied AP code while I was sleeping!

What a nice thing to wake up to. We were booked at AAA rate, just saved another $114.

Nowhere near as sweet as the postcard rate of $79 per night we got last fall, but I will take it. When I add in the DDE savings we will get for two trips this year, our AP was a very good investment.

[caribear]

I have been on hold for 25 minutes....

[disneyw/kids]

it looks like the email rates are greater discount, but i will take anything!!!!!
HOLD FOR 22 min got on hold at 6:59

[disneyw/kids]

Does anyone know if they take calls in order received or is it random? If there is no "cue" for calls and it's random, maybe it would be better just to keep hanging up and calling back, rather than sitting on hold??
__________________
Koko

Im wondering the same??
:confused3

[disfanRN]

First call this morning she said. NO availability for a passholder rate for a preferred site at Fort Wilderness.

[fun & fancy free]

I am still on hold. 22 min so far. Oh, I cant' believe the codes are here. How exciting. I will keep you posted....




:wave: :wave2: princess: princess:

[Eeyore's Queen]

Does anyone know... if I check in on July 2nd, does the rate go past the 4th like it used to do? I hope so. Still on hold. 24 minutes now.

[EEyorelover22]

I am dealing with such amateurs at my house. I had my sister calling because i was trying to get CRT for my niece's B-day. GOT IT, YEAH!!! but anyway she got through several times but when it said to call back between 1 & 8 she hung up. Then got "all circuits are busy." Now on hold.

Did you hurt her when she hung up :rotfl:

[tmli]

i just called on my cell phone as well....still holding there too!

[goofy4tink]

My DU agent just emailed me this morning to see if I still wanted to change to POR from Movies. POR would be $109 plus tax if available she said.

[EEyorelover22]

To those who got through - what tele # did you use???

I used the 1800-828-0228

[disfanRN]

I was through right at 7:00 but no luck, I figure why would they give a passholder rate when the preferred sites are already booked solid.

[Blueeyes101817]

got pop for 413 for 5 nights!

[disfanRN]

407 w disney

[kutchyone]

Ihave now been sitting on hold for 27 minutes. Please let my cell phone battery hold out.

[AuntBJ]

Did you hurt her when she hung up :rotfl:

Well, I didn't know until I got off with Dining and by then she had figured it out. So now I am on eternal hold. I am reserving the right to do her in if I don't get the rate.

[disneyw/kids]

I was through right at 7:00 but no luck, I figure why would they give a passholder rate when the preferred sites are already booked solid.

which resort

[MargaretJ]

Can't believe it, just was told after holding for 23 minutes that the System was down & they would have to call me back!

[disfanRN]

Fort wilderness, they had non preferred sites but not preferred

[debbiedoo]

I posted this last night -- but will redo for those holding

I had to add on a friday night at the VWL--studio--224 pplus tax--came to (250)--I am dancing away!!!!

Now I get to call DVC--MS to readjust that one day and have them linked together--I think I can take a cat nap!!

good luck everyone!!

[Kritlyn]

my poor baby has been in the exersaucer for exactly 30:50 minutes now while I am on hold.... I hope he doesn't lose it soon...

[1MegMeg]

Still on hold, 29 minutes and counting....

[EEyorelover22]

I was not questioned either about whether I had an annual pass or not either so that answers that question as well. I am going to upgrade my MYW ticket to an annual pass.

[kutchyone]

I think we should all move over to the chat rooms to keep track of each other while we are on hold.

[MPLsDad]

31 minutes and holding! We need a smiley beating itself over the head with a phone or something like this, only with a phone :badpc:

[MrsJ Henry]

lol my DW has gone off to work and left me with the task of being on hold. she is so afraid that i will mess up. :rolleyes1 I can do this! "just keep swimming.. just keep swimming!" :banana: 31 minutes so far

[kwdietrich1]

I had to hang up! My students are coming into the room! I can't believe I couldn't get through! I always get through! I'm so mad. I hope there are ap rates left for pop for June 11-16! By the way, aren't the rates not quite as good as last year? $74 for a value? That was the rate for a Mod last year.

[Taryn]

Gee... anyone notice the tape is a half hour long ? :)

[3princesses&amouse]

We also got CR for 312 w/t for the tower view. Can't wait to go now. Disney is so much more affordable with the codes. princess: princess: ::MickeyMo princess




APRIL-2005 AKL/CR
MAY-2004 AKL :moped:

[disneyw/kids]

i hope the system is back up by the time we get thru

[kutchyone]

34 minutes and starting to panic.

Just informed the boss that I will not be attending his meeting.

[luvdzny]

Count me in as being a member of the "holding club." I told DD that she better not miss the bus this morning 'cuz I may still be on hold!

[Kuzco]

I hate when the music pauses. I always feel like someone is going to start talking to me! ARGH! :)

[Red Wings Fan]

Same here. Anyone else notice that a cell phone is about 1/2 second behind a land line. :rolleyes1

[1MegMeg]

...Just informed the boss that I will not be attending his meeting.
LMAO :earboy2:

[Tinkaroo]

I'm now patting myself on the back, as I booked my ressie through a TA. Just got an e-mail as I was going on 32 minutes on hold - she was able to get me the standard view at AKL for 4/17-4/23 - $139/night before tax!!

Just hung up - that means one less call in the queue - pixie dust to all!!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[kutchyone]

At least we had time to calculate all of our options. Not that we didnt already have a ballpark figure to work with.

38 minutes now!

[chatty]

This was sad to me a cast member I just spoke with told me that any CM last nite that booked any codes were fired this morning. I so hope this is not true.
chatty

[EEyorelover22]

I had to hang up! My students are coming into the room! I can't believe I couldn't get through! I always get through! I'm so mad. I hope there are ap rates left for pop for June 11-16! By the way, aren't the rates not quite as good as last year? $74 for a value? That was the rate for a Mod last year.

Couldn't you have done speaker phone? :rotfl:
Just kidding. That risk would be too great for my liking on the job.

The rates aren't as good as last year. I read the post on the other board by someone "in the know" or so it seems that WDW decided to release rates rather than none, but not as big of a discount. I saved $1000. I'll take it.

[lucyanna girl]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc I held on the 407-W-DISNEY number for 30 minutes, then I dialed 800-828-0228 on another phone and got thru in 2 minutes. Talked to a great CM and got my reservation changed to AP rate. Go LSU!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[EEyorelover22]

This was sad to me a cast member I just spoke with told me that any CM last nite that booked any codes were fired this morning. I so hope this is not true.
chatty

:(
I hope that's not true too :(

[kutchyone]

43 minutes

[3princesses&amouse]

First call this morning she said. NO availability for a passholder rate for a preferred site at Fort Wilderness.


did you have a reservation for FW before you called for AP rate if you did you should get the rate. Good Luck. princess: princess: princess: ::MickeyMo

[d96j97]

lol my DW has gone off to work and left me with the task of being on hold. she is so afraid that i will mess up. :rolleyes1 I can do this! "just keep swimming.. just keep swimming!" :banana: 31 minutes so far


That is so funny....I can't imagine leaving my DH with that task. I love him dearly but he thinks I'm half nuts for being on here 3x day just looking for codes. I, unfortunately, and waiting for the general code. Come on Disney.....Please!!!

[Liz]

I crunched the numbers and getting an AP rate would ultimately cost us $82 more than the AAA rate I currently have (due to added expensve of purchasing 1 AP). Looks like the discounts are better on the deluxes than value. Good luck everyone! Hope you get what you want!!!

[Tinkbellfan]

46 min on the 1-800 # and still holding. DD has school at 9am, hope to be thru before then!! :listen:

[irish dancer]

Well, after about 40min on hold with the 407 number I finally gave up and figured if I had to be on hold better with the 800 number. Going on 10min there now. I'm running out of tasks that I can do while on hold. Already laid out the kids clothes, made lunches, took out garbage and the dog. Need a shower but can't bring the phone in there with me :umbrella: . Hope they come on soon!

[ndmommy]

This is what I get for not reading the board before I go to bed. Last I had read the talk was that the code might be coming out on Sunday. I decided to check the board this morning just in case, and what do you know. So I didn't call until 7:30 their time. I hope there are still rooms available when I get through. I have been on 18 minutes and counting. Time to give DH the phone and start getting ready for work.

[kutchyone]

which is better tactic, asking to apply AP discount to current reservation or just making a reservation asking for AP rate?

[dkrause716]

Does anyone know... if I check in on July 2nd, does the rate go past the 4th like it used to do? I hope so. Still on hold. 24 minutes now.
It will but remember July 5 begins value season for deluxe resorts. The AP rates will be lower than they are this round. You can split you reservation and save some more!! :flower:

[Kuzco]

:rolleyes: I really wish there were an online way to do this LOL.

[Disney_Freak56]

It's been 40 minutes and I am still waiting. If someone actually does get through, could you please post a note letting the rest of us know? :bounce: At least give us some hope of getting in before having to leave for work. :badpc:

[luvdzny]

After holding on 2 phones forever I got through on 1 and hung the other one up - only to be told the system is down - call back!!! Now I have to start all over again!

[kutchyone]

on last line of battery in cell phone.

[disneyw/kids]

I got thru and put on hold at 6:59 this morning on my phone and was on hold for 58 and conting min. with the (407) number. I hung up on my cell phone (while still on hold with my home phone) and got thru on my cell phone after 14 min. That just seems crazy to me, wouldn't it seem like they would answer in order of call received. Anyway I am done now, did get GF garden for $294 a night April 21-25. Good luck to those on hold, if you had 2 phones maybe hang up and try again, I would still stay on hold with the one phone.

[1MegMeg]

I got thru and put on hold at 6:59 this morning on my phone and was on hold for 58 and conting min. with the (407) number. I hung up on my cell phone (while still on hold with my home phone) and got thru on my cell phone after 14 min. That just seems crazy to me, wouldn't it seem like they would answer in order of call received. Anyway I am done now, did get GF garden for $294 a night April 21-25. Good luck to those on hold, if you had 2 phones maybe hang up and try again, I would still stay on hold with the one phone.

did you get through on the 800 number or the 407 number?

[Mickey Fliers]

27 minutes and counting. my fault for not checking last night. hoping for BWI and Poly.

[Kuzco]

I got thru and put on hold at 6:59 this morning on my phone and was on hold for 58 and conting min. with the (407) number. I hung up on my cell phone (while still on hold with my home phone) and got thru on my cell phone after 14 min. That just seems crazy to me, wouldn't it seem like they would answer in order of call received.

That is how I always thought they did it! How disappointing...haha :sad2:

[EEyorelover22]

did you get through on the 800 number or the 407 number?

I got through on the 1-800 number and put in my ressie number

someone posted that their system went down though...

[cstraub]

I slept late~~ On hold now :sad2:
At least I woke up dreaming about the Fort Wilderness Cabins!! LOL

[Liz]

Every available CM must be booking rooms. I've been on hold for 50 min. and that's with DINING!

[Mickey Fliers]

what is the 800 #

[bgula]

Called right at 7 and was on hold for at least 40 minutes. Finally got thru and apparently there's either nothing for FW or they were all gone already! Would have been good for only 3 days of my ressie, but it would have been better than nothing! Anyone else get FW for July 2 >?

[Taryn]

Hi!

One of the hour long holders here...

Just got through... yes, they will eventually pick up! Got exactly what I wanted POFQ May 10-17 $109 per night.

I can go to work now...

Good luck all!

[ninaeve]

I started calling at 6:45(5:45am my time). Didn't get put on hold until 7am.
I held for around 31 minutes, talked to a wonderful CM named Monroe for another 25 minutes. Had to cancel my 1st ressie, change resorts, but I finally got a room in POR for $109/night.
No standard rooms at Ap rate at CSR were left when I tried.

I am very happy even though the savings are not as big as I hoped...I finally got a very nice, courteous, funny, and very helpful CM!!!

[Kuzco]

Hi!

One of the hour long holders here...

Just got through... yes, they will eventually pick up! Got exactly what I wanted POFQ May 10-17 $109 per night.

I can go to work now...

Good luck all!

Thanks for the hope and the luck!! :banana:

[tmli]

csr not available!!!!I am so bummed

[fun & fancy free]

princess: princess: princess: Called the 1-800-828-0228 on hold for 37 minutes. Talked to a very pleasant Amelda and I got WL woodsview $165 a night for May 7-14. With tax $183.98. I was also quoted $219 for CR. I am soooooooooo happy. :cool1: Good luck to those on hold. I hope you get what you want. FYI for those of you who got the rate last night, Amelda informed me that those CM's were let go this am and are now out looking for jobs. She stated that they manipulated the system to get it to work early. That would explain why some got it last night and other didn't. Amelda was so sweet I hope you all get her.

:wave: :wave2: princess: princess:

[ninaeve]

Ooh, I called on the 800 number.

[Tess]

We began calling (using two land lines) at 6:57 a.m.--got through at exactly 7:00 a.m. and were both promptly queued to hold. DISDiscountman (my husband) was answered before me (I was still on hold even though my call went through first :rolleyes: ) after a 25 minute wait!

Unlike last year, we were (or I should say HE--he wanted full credit :rolleyes: ) was successful! AP rate was available for our GVC stay at Polynesian 6/11-19/05! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Last year we were blessed with a DVISA discount, but were shut out of an AP by 7:10 a.m.! The difference was only $5 p/night, but still--I felt the AP wasn't as "valuable". This year, I'm glad I renewed! :Pinkbounc

The rate is more this year than last, but rack rates are more this year than last. The discount for AP last year was 26%--this year a flat $100 off of rack (pre-tax). In our case the rack rate was $455 p/n ($509.60 w/tax) less the AP discount ($100 p/n) = $355 p/n ($397.60 w/tax). Rack rate for this room last year was $440 p/n pre-tax ($490 w/tax). The AP rate last year was $325 p/n pre-tax ($364 w/tax). As you can see, the AP was a better discount last year!

In any event, we are happy to snag a rate this year! Now, I'm thinking of adding a night on the front end of the vacation. Currently we have a great postcard rate at CBR for the first and last nights (arrival/departure). We're considering dropping the CBR first night and just heading to Polynesian. I guess we'll leave it up to fate (or CRO), IF we can add a night at AP, then so be it--IF NOT, I guess we'll be at CBR! :love:

Good luck to everyone else!

[DissyLove]

As far as anyone knows, no genreral codes will not be released?

[LauraAnn630]

Any room only codes out?

[missypie]

Got in on the 800 # at 6:59 with no hold at all. Save a total of $900 over the AAA rates I already had. (Got YC for $234 and CR Tower for $280.) I'm so excited! Nice CM, too! And yes, the code can be transferred to exisitng reservations.

[kutchyone]

73 minutes now

[cstraub]

I'm on hold and it's sounds like it's going to be awhile. I was up until 3am last night and I was not able to get on the AP section at disney.com. The AP discount is still not listed there now :confused3 ?

So does this mean our friendship has come to an end?!! I'll miss all of you!! See you in the Summer for the code thing again! It has been fun! I'll let you know what I get! Can't wait!

[MinnieM3]

OH no. I have LIVED on these boards checking for rates religiously and ahve spent hours and hours online. Then last night, apparently when AP's came out, my little DS was sick and needed MOMMY! So I laid with him and rubbed his back and comforted him instead of checking stuff online. He needed me and I'm glad I was there, but so sorry that this was the exact time codes came out. UGH! Maybe I will get some pixie dust! sigh

[cstraub]

I JUST GOT THROUGH! THEY ASKED ME TO CALL BACK IN 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERS ARE DOWN!!!??? ANYONE ELSE GET THIS???? I BETTER TAKE A SHOWER QUICK!!! :goodvibes

[Tracy9914]

My first post. :wave2:

Called 1-800-828-0228 at 7:00am. Wait 60 minutes. Very nice CM! Got the AP rate at Poly of $254 for 6/25-07/02. :flower:

Keep holding. You will get through.

Tracy

[kutchyone]

do i currently hold the record at 84 minutes?

[Kuzco]

do i currently hold the record at 84 minutes?

quite possibly...I'm at 74!

[cstraub]

I JUST GOT THROUGH! THEY ASKED ME TO CALL BACK IN 30 MINUTES BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERS ARE DOWN!!!??? ANYONE ELSE GET THIS???? I BETTER TAKE A SHOWER QUICK!!! :goodvibes


DID YOU NOT GET THIS RESPONSE TOO?

[Trish5768]

These are AP codes only, right? I dont' want to call and wait that long only to find out that I can't use the code. Will there be a room only code this year? :confused3

[irish dancer]

Got thru with the 407 number just after 7am but put on hold. After 40min decided to go thru the 800# and save the money. Was on hold over 40min again when cordless started beeping low battery. Turned on speaker phone and hung up cordless but lost the connection :sad2: . I can't believe I have to start over.

If I had waited that long and they told me to call back because the system was down I think I would go nuts. They should be taking numbers and calling people back on their dime not ours.

This is down right crazy. There has to be a better system than this! I guess I'll try my cell while I drive the kids to school. If I get shut out I will be very unhappy :mad:

[caribear]

:cheer2: I finally got through to reservations after being on hold for 1 hour and 20 minutes!! Passholder rates were still available for my dates, May 16-20. We are staying at the WL, standard view, for $139 (pre-tax) and then moving over to the Poly for the last 2 nights, garden view, for $254 (pre-tax). What a relief it finally is!! Hmmm.....sounds like an Alka-Seltzer commercial :earboy2: There is a long wait, but it seems as if rooms at the Deluxes are still readily available.

[cstraub]

Got thru with the 407 number just after 7am but put on hold. After 40min decided to go thru the 800# and save the money. Was on hold over 40min again when cordless started beeping low battery. Turned on speaker phone and hung up cordless but lost the connection :sad2: . I can't believe I have to start over.

If I had waited that long and they told me to call back because the system was down I think I would go nuts. They should be taking numbers and calling people back on their dime not ours.

This is down right crazy. There has to be a better system than this! I guess I'll try my cell while I drive the kids to school. If I get shut out I will be very unhappy :mad:

I GOT A QUICK SHOWER AT LEAST! MY DD HAS BALLET AT 10:30. I CALLED BACK ON MY CELL PHONE. ANY TIPS ON HOW TO DRY MY HAIR WHILE ON HOLD!!?? :wizard:

I'M NOT TOO WORRIED ABOUT GETTIB THROUGH. I'LL STAY AT ANY DELUXE OR MODERATE. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO MANY OF THEM.

[EsmeraldaX]

I'm on hold now...

I'm at work so I may have to hang up... :(

All I want is Pop for May 18-23...

[kutchyone]

My battery made it after 98 minutes on hold. She checked to apply to our existing at CSR and found that because we have a special request room due to my husbands disability that she would have to call them. She then said that they would be put me on a waiting list. I asked if they had any discount rooms at CSR she said yes for $109, I told her I would assist my husband into the shower and that I would bring a shower chair with me unassembled so book the reservation 06/07 to 06/16. She then had to call "Special Requests" to cancel but I was on hold again for so long. She got back to me and said they could apply the AP rate to my original reservation!

Next mile-stone, general discount codes. Even though I have an AP have to see by crunching the numbers what will be best.

Hang in there everyone.

[mom of five]

I was on hold forever!!!
At first she said she didn't have any AP discount at my resort (Pop) for my dates (June 25-July 6).

Then I asked her if she could just put in June 25-July 4th because I knew that the discount was only till July 4th. When she did that she got it. The CM goes, "Wow, you AP holders know more about this stuff than we do!" So she had to split my ressie:

June 25-July 4th--2rooms/Preferred/Pop--$1726.00
July4th-July 6--2rooms/Preferred/Pop--$495.06

So it works out to be $95.90 (with tax included, per room, per night) versus original ressie of $123.76. One phone call and I saved $500.00!!!
My hubbie is pretty pleased with me this morning.

Anyone know the tax rate for Pop? is it 11.5%?
Hope all of you get your discounts!! :wizard:

[cstraub]

Got thru with the 407 number just after 7am but put on hold. After 40min decided to go thru the 800# and save the money. Was on hold over 40min again when cordless started beeping low battery. Turned on speaker phone and hung up cordless but lost the connection :sad2: . I can't believe I have to start over.

If I had waited that long and they told me to call back because the system was down I think I would go nuts. They should be taking numbers and calling people back on their dime not ours.

This is down right crazy. There has to be a better system than this! I guess I'll try my cell while I drive the kids to school. If I get shut out I will be very unhappy :mad:

BUMMER :sad2:

[Kritlyn]

Anyone get an ap rate at the yacht club. After waiting 35 minutes, I was told by a CM that the yacht club isn't even offerening the ap discount. I am travelling 4/29-5/9?

[mar915]

I got it for June 11-18 for the standard view $234 a night, but she said there was not alot for the YC and before I even started to look she asked if she should also look for another hotel if it is not available.

[Kuzco]

104 minutes and counting...lol

[elf]

Started at 6:55 been on hold over 90 minutes on one line and keep trying on my 2nd line waiting 20-30 minutes then hanging up and trying again. Good thing DH & DD are sick otherwise there is no way in the world I could do this :teeth: only kidding. I'd be getting DD off to school and DH would need phone for work. Been quietly lurking & waiting for codes also. Thought I'd join in on the code watch. Thank goodness kids are quietly playing and not whining about breakfast yet. After 100 minutes CM answered my 6:55 phone call got POFQ first week in June at AP $121 with tax. $20 cheaper per night than with my AAA rate. :flower: :goodvibes :cloud9: Thanks DIS boards!Guess I better feed the little rascals now.

[bethzfl]

I cant get anything for my dates. They keep saying all the rooms havent been downloaded into the system. Im going June 2 - 5th. I tried GF, Poly, and my existing WL..

They keep saying we'll call you back .. but whats really going on? I mean, other people are getting it for June..

[cstraub]

GOT THROUGH. THE RATES STINK!!

I WAS GIVEN STANDARD VIEW AKL FOR $239 A NIGHT?!
ALL STARS FOR $99.00
FW CABINS $274.00

THESE ARE NOT GOOD RATES!! I MENTIONED THE CODE TOO!!???

LAST SUMMER ON THE SAME DATES I STAYED POOL VIEW AKL FOR $132.00!!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[Kuzco]

After waiting for 2 hours, I got through. "We are currently updating the system and cannot check those rates."

Bad service, Disney.

[cdpa4d]

cstraub,
Those rates look like rack rates to me. I would call back and check again. The CM may have messed up.
ADP :goodvibes

[Eeyore's Queen]

Well, after 1 hour and 25 minutes, I got what I wanted. Poly, garden view, July 2nd-8th. Now, the rate is good the whole time even though you had to book by the 4th. I'm hoping that there is another AP rate after the 4th. Since it changes to value season then, what are the chances that I will get a better AP rate starting on the 5th?? Anyone venture a guess? Oh well, $254 a night isn't too bad. Thanks all. I'm glad I checked the boards this morning. Hope you all get what you want.

[cstraub]

Well, after 1 hour and 25 minutes, I got what I wanted. Poly, garden view, July 2nd-8th. Now, the rate is good the whole time even though you had to book by the 4th. I'm hoping that there is another AP rate after the 4th. Since it changes to value season then, what are the chances that I will get a better AP rate starting on the 5th?? Anyone venture a guess? Oh well, $254 a night isn't too bad. Thanks all. I'm glad I checked the boards this morning. Hope you all get what you want.

I HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT!! I THOUGHT THEY SEEMED HIGH. SHE SAID I WAS HERE FIRST CODE PERSON! NOT GOOD :sad2:

[Gupsmom]

GOT THROUGH. THE RATES STINK!!

I WAS GIVEN STANDARD VIEW AKL FOR $239 A NIGHT?!
ALL STARS FOR $99.00
FW CABINS $274.00

THESE ARE NOT GOOD RATES!! I MENTIONED THE CODE TOO!!???

LAST SUMMER ON THE SAME DATES I STAYED POOL VIEW AKL FOR $132.00!!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:


They made a mistake

I got quotes for:

All Star Movies: 74 plus tax
POR: 109 plus tax
AKL/WL: 139 plus tax
AKL Deluxe Sav. View: 280 plus tax

Jess

[luvdzny]

My advice - HANG UP AND CALL BACK!!! I was on hold on 2 phones for over 1 hour, I finally decided to hang up on one and call back, when I did after entering my ressie # and number of stays it rang immediately. I got a Savannah view room at AKL for 6/12-6/18 for $219.00 per night, I was booked at $357.00 per night! I was starting wonder if it was worth it, but now I know it was, I saved almost $1300.00 :Pinkbounc :banana:

[Kuzco]

What # are you guys calling? I tried the 407 # and was told they weren't in the system and to call back in 30-45 min.

[Dolphin_Girl008]

GOT THROUGH. THE RATES STINK!!

I WAS GIVEN STANDARD VIEW AKL FOR $239 A NIGHT?!
ALL STARS FOR $99.00
FW CABINS $274.00

THESE ARE NOT GOOD RATES!! I MENTIONED THE CODE TOO!!???

LAST SUMMER ON THE SAME DATES I STAYED POOL VIEW AKL FOR $132.00!!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

My DU agent got me AKL pool view for $219 tax included.

[nickandalexmom]

Wanted to let all know that after 2 lines (95 min on one) and (40 on the other), I gave up and tried the 1-877-939-3732 number. I got through in 15 minutes and was able to get the WL woods view at 183.98 inc. tax. The CM said that while it has been a busy morning. The queue for this line was not as bad as others.

Good luck!!!

[Stimpy]

Thanks for posting the updates. Still on hold here.

Is anyone else getting paranoid that they can hear you singing along and talking to the guy making the announcements? ;)

[luvdzny]

I called both #'s (407-WDISNEY& 1-800-828-0228) When I got through on WDISNEY the first time the system was down and they said call back. I called back on both #'s, after being on hold over 1 hour I hung up 1 phone and called the 800 # and got through right away.

[EsmeraldaX]

I called both #'s (407-WDISNEY& 1-800-828-0228) When I got through on WDISNEY the first time the system was down and they said call back. I called back on both #'s, after being on hold over 1 hour I hung up 1 phone and called the 800 # and got through right away.

I just called the 800 number. I've been on hold for 15 minutes so far...

[Tinkaroo]

Well, after 1 hour and 25 minutes, I got what I wanted. Poly, garden view, July 2nd-8th. Now, the rate is good the whole time even though you had to book by the 4th. I'm hoping that there is another AP rate after the 4th. Since it changes to value season then, what are the chances that I will get a better AP rate starting on the 5th?? Anyone venture a guess? Oh well, $254 a night isn't too bad. Thanks all. I'm glad I checked the boards this morning. Hope you all get what you want.

If AP rates come out for July 5th on, in all likelihood, that rate will be better than what you currently have.

I had the same scenario - arriving on 4/16, so had the winter resort AP rate (ending 4/16) applied to my entire ressie - this was peak season. I was getting AKL standard for $156/night. My TA was able to split my ressie this morning - one night on 4/16 at the old rate, and the other 6 nights on the new AP rate of $139/night. I saved $114 this morning - I'll take it!

Good luck everyone!!

[Kritlyn]

Has anyone gotten ap AP discount for the BCV?

[4DisneyfansinNC]

Was on hold on 800# for about 55 minutes. Talked to Filbert, very nice CM. Checked my April 28-May1 dates and is available for CBR (which we wanted), but having system trouble, so he said he would call me back in 15-20 minutes and assured me I would have the AP rate. :cool1:

[Deesknee]

hi,
I just called & cm told me there are problems with the AP codes. They were released, but now there seems to be a code problem. He told me to call back later.
AHHH :confused3

[Kritlyn]

I was only able to get the the ap rate for 6 out of the 10 nights of my stay at the BC. Looks like May 3-6 is booked solid for the 50th celebration. I will have to pay rack rates for those dates :guilty: - unless I can convince my husband to change hotels in the middle of our vacation to save apx. $400.00 :confused3

[missypie]

Anyone get an ap rate at the yacht club. After waiting 35 minutes, I was told by a CM that the yacht club isn't even offerening the ap discount. I am travelling 4/29-5/9?

Yes, I got YC, standard view for May 26th-31st, $234. I asked the CM to check the rates for a water view and none came up for him.

[Advance The Man]

hi,
I just called & cm told me there are problems with the AP codes. They were released, but now there seems to be a code problem. He told me to call back later.
AHHH :confused3

Same here, she said they have problems with only the Deluxe rooms and to call back tomorrow.

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Got through on the 800 number in less than five minutes - five nights at POFQ for $109/night! (Now I have to talk DH into making the trip - but will probably end up cancelling . . .)

[lmhall2000]

Do I get the record for the longest hold?????

1 hour and 50 minutes

Now, I do have a speakerphone so that helped...I just did some work on the computer while I waited. Everything I asked for was available the week I'm going May 16-22...they had all rooms available where I asked...maybe it's slowing down that week! :)

GF GV $294
YC Standard $234
Tower CR $280

So we went with YC....really wanted GF...but think the pool will be a bigger WOW with the kids at YC.

Good luck everyone!
Tara

[EsmeraldaX]

How are you all getting through so quickly on the 800 line? I've been on hold now for 30 minutes....

Should I give up and just stick with my AAA rates at Pop?

I wanted to upgrade to either Coranado Springs or , preferably, AKL. I'm guessing by this point, my dream of AKL is gone. :( Is Coranado still probable?

I'm at work and I can't be on hold much longer...

[Advance The Man]

Seems some people are getting the ap code with the deluxes. I was told it wouldn't work till possibly tomorrow for the deluxe rooms.

[Kuzco]

Do I get the record for the longest hold?????

1 hour and 50 minutes



I beat you by 10 min! haha I'm back on now after being told to call back...*fingers crossed* :badpc:

[bethzfl]

FINALLY.. got GF gv $294 night.

[PrincessaC]

Got through on the 800 number in less than five minutes - five nights at POFQ for $109/night! (Now I have to talk DH into making the trip - but will probably end up cancelling . . .)


where in central ga are you? :)

[MinnieM3]

Hubby got through YAY! This is just a short trip adn our last for awhile. My older 2 will be in Egypt visiting their dad so it's just me, DH and DS5 so we went for POP CENTURY. we got our dates, June 6, 7, 8, but to hold it we had to do the deposit at rack rate. The nice CM is going to call us back and fix things at AP rate later today. I think it will be $74 at that time.
Whew! Proud of DH! I was actually in church at the time, with my class, so maybe all that praying helped, too! LOL! Need to change my siggie now, but afraid I'll screw it up even more!

[Disneyfun1]

I knew i would have to get up early after reading when i got home from work at 1230 am that codes were out. So about 30 mins ago i got up, no shower, just right to the phone, then the boards. After reading everyone has been on hold, i put the phone on my computer desk, got a shower and dressed, and here i am, still on hold!!

Fastpass is great!! :cool1: :banana:

[GeorgiaAristocat]

where in central ga are you? :)

Warner Robins (just south of Macon). BTW - DH just agreed to the trip (if I can agree to tear myself away from my kids - who will then be 2 1/2 and 11 mos - yikes!) and if I can find someone to watch them, otherwise I guess we take them along!!! so excited, so excited, so excited! :banana:

[PrincessaC]

Warner Robins (just south of Macon). BTW - DH just agreed to the trip (if I can agree to tear myself away from my kids - who will then be 2 1/2 and 11 mos - yikes!) and if I can find someone to watch them, otherwise I guess we take them along!!! so excited, so excited, so excited! :banana:


omg!! i'm in warner robins too! isn't it a small world?

[GeorgiaAristocat]

omg!! i'm in warner robins too! isn't it a small world?
Thinking we should take this off the codes watch board. PM me - you probably have lots of advice to give me!!!

[Stitch Inside]

Finally got AP rate for POFQ. DW was on 800# for 1 hour. Wanted AKL Standard, may take pool view if it's still available. Will try back later.

[MPLsDad]

Same here, she said they have problems with only the Deluxe rooms and to call back tomorrow.

Same thing happened to me. You'd think Disney would have the resources to implement its own codes correctly - DUH! :rolleyes:

[tapatia]

What about general codes? Anyone know if there is any word on those yet?

[tapatia]

Anyone know if there is any word on general codes yet?

[EsmeraldaX]

Anyone know if there is any word on general codes yet?

Nothing yet. :( Usually they come out shortly after AP codes through, historically.

[Jalva22]

I had a 35 minute wait and got a CM at 8:35am this morning. I was able to book the AP rate for the Poly GV (6/9-13, $100 off rack) and POFQ (6/7-9, $40 off rack). Actually, I was applying the rate to my existing reservations. I also purchased my AP in this call. Very, very nice CM. I told him I would be as fast as possible because I knew they were very busy this morning and he kindly replied that I was his only priority at the moment.... but I still tried to hurry! He also said I did not have to redeem my voucher before checking in, anytime is fine.

[irish dancer]

I thought I was never going to get through :goodvibes . After at least 4 tries using 407, 800 and 877 #s and being on hold more than an hour and a half total I finally switched our Savanah View AKL for 5/19-22 for $219. We will save $230 from our original AAA rate. :banana: :banana:

This savings will give us plenty of $$ to do some special things we wouldn't have been able to swing otherwise. DH will be so happy! :love2:

I can finnally get off the internet now and spend time with the kids. God knows what they've been up to while I've been on hold all morning. At least they got breakfast :bitelip: .

[Stimpy]

After being on hold for 48 minutes (& 49 seconds LOL), finally got through. The very nice CM told me AP rates are not out yet past 4/16. I told her yes they were! She looked again and found them. I got standard CBR for $365 for 3 nights in June (SW Weekends). We saved $56 from the AAA rate....enough for 1 dinner :)

Nice CM....but I can tell why the waits are so long. Besides the normal speech about Cirque and dining PS's, she was chatting with me about these boards, SW Weekends, NYC, airports etc. I wanted to tell her she was wasting my cell phone minutes but I held back! :)

[MrsJ Henry]

My DW had to go into work and I took over the "being on hold" :rolleyes1 . after 58 minutes I finally got thru! :banana: :cheer2:
Pool View AT AKL for 165$ !! :earboy2: AP codes rule!
Last time we had a savannah view and when the animals are'nt "saying hello"
there isnt much to see except trees and dirt. nice trees though they are.
With there being so many viewing places to see the "residents" we opted for a pool view. :wave2:

[cjsmith]

Seems some people are getting the ap code with the deluxes. I was told it wouldn't work till possibly tomorrow for the deluxe rooms.


I got the Yacht Club and a one bedroom villa at the Beach Club so call back.

[Poohbear123]

No Fl. residents code yet????

[Deweysgirl]

I'm on hold, waiting to inquire about Fl. resident rates, I'll let you know what I find out...

[montblanc]

Hi,

Newbie here, I guess the mid July rates will come out later? I'm going July 11th....

[Deweysgirl]

No Fl. Resident rates out yet as of 11:05am. :sad2:

[missypie]

My guess is that general public codes will be in the Sunday paper.

[nowellsl]

If the FL residents rates aren't any better than the AP rates for Value and moderate resorts - I'll probably pass on them! Last year the rates for a moderate were considerably less ($69.00) and values were $54.00. Kind of glad I didn't renew my pass in January. It might be a while before we go back.

[ILoveWDW2003]

Hi,

Newbie here, I guess the mid July rates will come out later? I'm going July 11th.... Codes for travel dates past July 4 usually come out in early May.

[Clare]

If General Codes do show up in the Sunday paper, when will here about them on Mousesavers, DIS, etc.? Don't think I should skip church to go buy a paper and search for codes, but if I could check before we leave the house............! :earboy2:

[tapatia]

My guess is that general public codes will be in the Sunday paper.

What section should I look in for that???

[MommyPoppins]

I sat on the phone last night for 30 minutes to see if maybe I had a code...which I didn't. Anyway, we can only stay at POR in AB because of our size and budget...they didn't have ANY availability. :sad2: He tried to get me to book 2 rooms at FQ instead. Yeah...like I am going to pay for a room we don't use. I mean really would anyone put their children who are 4 and under in a seperate room? :rolleyes: So DH and I decided we would postpone until Sept. which is when we usually go...less expensive and less crowded. The reason we didnt want to wait until then is because our APs expire on Sept. 16 and we had to postpone our trip last year 2X because of the hurricanes. I didn't want to wait and then miss out because of a hurricane and our APs expire. But DH said if that happens we will renew them. YAY! So now I don't have to stress about these stupid codes anymore...although it figures they come out today after we decide to wait. :rolleyes:

He also said we could go up for the day a few times between now and then and even a weekend. He's the BEST! :teeth:

[MommyPoppins]

If General Codes do show up in the Sunday paper, when will here about them on Mousesavers, DIS, etc.? Don't think I should skip church to go buy a paper and search for codes, but if I could check before we leave the house............! :earboy2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl:

[Nik's Mom]

It felt just like I was making crt ressies! I woke up at 3:57am (pacific time) and kicked up my speed dial. After 4 re dials, I got through. I wasn't even put on hold. I got the nicest cm who was so patient, knowing it was still night time for me. She said there was no availability for my dates for pool view at AKL, but I was able to get savanah view for $219 a night 4/30-5/7! Yahoo!!!! :cool1: AKL, here we come! :sunny:

[rgo772]

Has anyone that booked through small world vacation heard from them yet today? I have e-mailed and have tried to call them but no answer. I bet they are really busy today. I am worrying for no reason????

[FallDisney]

Has anyone that booked through small world vacation heard from them yet today? I have e-mailed and have tried to call them but no answer. I bet they are really busy today. I am worrying for no reason????

I heard from my TA, Kerri, this morning. I think it was around 9:00 or so. In fact, I didn't even know codes were out. Her call was my first clue. Now I have to decide whether or not to buy an AP. There's huge doubt where a general code will appear, so I might just go for it. After all, if you spend $50 on the dining discount, you get 20% off your food. That with the room discount will save us quite a bit. Especially when, without the dining discount, we'll be saving $400 with the AP purchase.

[missypie]

I'm just saying the Sunday paper because the person who first posted on another board yesterday about the AP rates coming out said they would probably be on Sunday. Most Sunday papers have a travel section where Disney often runs big ads. Note that the Sunday paper is available for purchase on Saturdays, so I bet it will be up here by then (if my guess is accurate.)

[Poohbear123]

As of 11:35am--she said "they haven't given them permission to release them as yet," so I guess they are there! :hourglass :confused3 Accckkkkk! :p

[Nik's Mom]

GOT THROUGH. THE RATES STINK!!

I WAS GIVEN STANDARD VIEW AKL FOR $239 A NIGHT?!
ALL STARS FOR $99.00
FW CABINS $274.00

THESE ARE NOT GOOD RATES!! I MENTIONED THE CODE TOO!!???

LAST SUMMER ON THE SAME DATES I STAYED POOL VIEW AKL FOR $132.00!!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

That doesn't seem right. I was able to get AKL savanah for $219 a night 4/30 - 5/7 (regular season). Are you considered peak season?

[Brwhite]

I thought I read somewhere on the DIS that the AP rates would come out on the 9th, and they did. I also thought that I read that the general rates would come out on the 16th.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[Stitch Inside]

Just got AKL Pool View for $165/night + tax. DW had already booked POFQ at $109, but I thought the upgrade to AKL was worth the extra cash. We're only doing two nights before we head over to SOG for the rest of the week. So I dialed the 800# twice and entered that I wanted to modify an existing reservation. Each time I was sent to the cue for 10 minutes before I hung up. I tried a third time and decided to push 1 for a new reservation, and rang straight to a delightful CM. SarahBell hooked me up, then warned me about the green pool, it's painted to look that way, like a watering hole on the Savannah.lol Can't wait to check it out. Good luck to the rest of y'all. :wave:

[tapatia]

I heard from my TA, Kerri, this morning. I think it was around 9:00 or so. In fact, I didn't even know codes were out. Her call was my first clue. Now I have to decide whether or not to buy an AP. There's huge doubt where a general code will appear, so I might just go for it. After all, if you spend $50 on the dining discount, you get 20% off your food. That with the room discount will save us quite a bit. Especially when, without the dining discount, we'll be saving $400 with the AP purchase.

Does anyone have the # for Small World Vacations? I looked in my web mail account with comcast, where I had saved the original email from a TA, but it has been purged! YAAARGGHHH!!! Should have forwarded it to my Yahoo email account! :badpc:

[Poohbear123]

Code, before the Sunday paper add, got it late afternoon the SAME day as AP codes!!! :crazy: So, I guess I will keep monitoring the boards and calling CRO-have nothing else to do, its raining out! :umbrella:

[missypie]

I thought I read somewhere on the DIS that the AP rates would come out on the 9th, and they did. I also thought that I read that the general rates would come out on the 16th.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Note that AP rates came out on March 9, 2004 and on March 9, 2005. Do I detect a trend? (Is it creepy that I remember about 2004? I actually put the March 9th date on my Palm Pilot for 2004 when they came out in 2005 because I knew we'd be planning this trip.)

[Drizzo67]

Just checked Mousesavers and the AP Room Only discount codes are out. Any skinny on when the general codes come out?

[DaveK]

After being on hold for almost an hour (using 800#), was able to get an AP rate for GV at the Poly in mid-June for $100 off rack rate! This saves us over $700 for the room compared to the previous AAA rate.
:cool1:
Thanks to everyone for posting helpful information during these exciting code watch times!

:earsboy: :earsgirl: :wave:

[luvthatduke]

Sorry if someone's posted this between last night & today,
but was anyone succesful in getting the AP rate for ASMo??
When I called it came up for every other AS, and POP, but not Movies *sigh*.

[3princesses&amouse]

Because we use the ap code we are staying in two places (cr and akl) is it worth it to switch or should we just stay in AKL. My DH won't try anyother resort if we don't do it this way. princess: princess: ::MickeyMo princess: :hourglass

[FallDisney]

Does anyone have the # for Small World Vacations? I looked in my web mail account with comcast, where I had saved the original email from a TA, but it has been purged! YAAARGGHHH!!! Should have forwarded it to my Yahoo email account! :badpc:

Sent you a PM.

[CarolA]

Movies is always the hard one to get on the AP or discounts.

[cstraub]

I got PORS for $109 standard view for early june and AKL for $139 standard view!! Can't wait!! :cheer2:

[caitycaity]

i'm so upset! i was in meetings all morning and just came back to see ppl posting that rates are out but they are sold out for my week. :( i can't believe i've been waiting for 3 weeks and now they are sold out in less than 24 hours. i'm on hold right now, but i've seen a few posts saying my week is sold out. :(

[Poohbear123]

Keep trying. I however, have had NO luck with Fl. Residents code...keep saying not available at this time.

[missypie]

i'm so upset! i was in meetings all morning and just came back to see ppl posting that rates are out but they are sold out for my week. :( i can't believe i've been waiting for 3 weeks and now they are sold out in less than 24 hours. i'm on hold right now, but i've seen a few posts saying my week is sold out. :(

Try every resort in your price range...you may get to try something new and fun. Do you have ressies already? If you have standard view and they are sold out of that, you may be able to get the upgrade at AP for no more than you are paying now. I was on the phone at 5:59 am Dallas time...done by 6:20.

[caitycaity]

thanks. i'm still on hold. actually, i got hung up on somehow and had to call back. we do already have ressies. we'll see what i can get. we haven't gone since 2003, but i don't remember ever having these kinds of problems before when calling to get an ap rate. :confused3

[missypie]

Good luck!!! :wizard:

[tapatia]

i'm so upset! i was in meetings all morning and just came back to see ppl posting that rates are out but they are sold out for my week. :( i can't believe i've been waiting for 3 weeks and now they are sold out in less than 24 hours. i'm on hold right now, but i've seen a few posts saying my week is sold out. :(

Gasp! What week were you planning to go, and what was sold out? I am so afraid they will sell out before I book my ressie... I'm so sorry that this happened to you!

[caitycaity]

good news - i finally got through and had the nicest cm. :love: he put me on hold and came back and kept asking me questions - finally i got wl woodsview 5/22-5/29 for $165/night. not what we had originally, but i'll take it! :goodvibes

good luck everyone!!! :wizard:

[disneyw/kids]

i'm so upset! i was in meetings all morning and just came back to see ppl posting that rates are out but they are sold out for my week. :( i can't believe i've been waiting for 3 weeks and now they are sold out in less than 24 hours. i'm on hold right now, but i've seen a few posts saying my week is sold out. :(

What dates are you looking for?

[missypie]

good news - i finally got through and had the nicest cm. :love: he put me on hold and came back and kept asking me questions - finally i got wl woodsview 5/22-5/29 for $165/night. not what we had originally, but i'll take it! :goodvibes

good luck everyone!!! :wizard:

I'm so happy for you. A month or so ago I was super busy at work...traveling, working crazy hours...I was so worried that codes would come out then when I just didn't have time to deal with it.

[Minnie's Mate]

After being on hold for almost an hour (using 800#), was able to get an AP rate for GV at the Poly in mid-June for $100 off rack rate! This saves us over $700 for the room compared to the previous AAA rate.
:cool1:
Thanks to everyone for posting helpful information during these exciting code watch times!

:earsboy: :earsgirl: :wave:
What 1-800 number do you use. The number I have always used in the past is now for McDonalds' employees only and I can no longer use it! By the way, I just spent 30 minutes on hold and after 7 minutes of adjusting dates for my vacation, my CM was able to grab a live cancelation for the dates I wanted for a pool view at the Animal Kingdom Lodge! Awsome luck!!! :jumping1:

[missypie]

What 1-800 number do you use. The number I have always used in the past is now for McDonalds' employees only and I can no longer use it! By the way, I just spent 30 minutes on hold and after 7 minutes of adjusting dates for my vacation, my CM was able to grab a live cancelation for the dates I wanted for a pool view at the Animal Kingdom Lodge! Awsome luck!!! :jumping1:

800-828-0228
There's also 877-939-3732

[Daisy'sMom]

This is the first time in a very long time that there has not been a post to this thread every few minutes (or seconds). I have this vision of all you AP holders sitting in your living rooms, exhausted from sitting on hold on the phone and coming down from your adrenaline high from finally getting a great rate on your ressies. :banana: Congratulations to all of you...just don't forget to keep your fingers crossed for the rest of us. :goodvibes

[cstraub]

Got the following email from WDW at 11:05 Wednesday!! Strange! I had already made my ressie's by then. Looks as though the DIS boards knew the codes before WDW even knew the codes!! LOL :rotfl:

I wonder if the call colume will be even worse today since the codes are being released to everyone?

Passholder,
Since you're a Walt Disney World® Passholder, you can take advantage of these special Resort rates a day early! That's right, we're telling you before anyone else! That way, you can enjoy the best availability possible!

It's the perfect time of year for a Walt Disney World visit, because there's so much going on during the Happiest Celebration On Earth, starting May 5. It's the biggest celebration in Disney history commemorating 50 years of magic at Disney destinations with new Walt Disney World attractions and shows. Look for special Passholder get-togethers coming up, like an advance preview of the high-flying new Soarin'™ attraction April 15-17!

There are also lots of upcoming special events to enjoy, like the Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival, April 15-June 5, and Star Wars™ Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios, during select weekends in May and June. When you're a Passholder, there's always something great to look forward to!

So don't let this Passholder Resort opportunity pass you by. Call (407) 560-PASS (7277) today and ask for booking code EWY before the word gets out!

Sincerely,

Kerry K. Headrick
Passholder Programs

PS. Be sure to check out disneyworld.com/passholder for offers, updates and more Passholder information.

[mickeyluv]

This is the first time in a very long time that there has not been a post to this thread every few minutes (or seconds). I have this vision of all you AP holders sitting in your living rooms, exhausted from sitting on hold on the phone and coming down from your adrenaline high from finally getting a great rate on your ressies. :banana: Congratulations to all of you...just don't forget to keep your fingers crossed for the rest of us. :goodvibes


My fingers are crossed for all of you!!!! I know how it is wanting a discount and hoping one becomes available. This is the first year that we have gotten a discount of this magnitude for Disney. Thanks to everyone on the DIS boards for making this site a HUGE success, because if it wasn't for you guys, I wouldn't have gotten this discount and all of the great information that I've gotten thus far!! :disrocks:

[kutchyone]

Hope that since the "panic" is almost over it will be easier to get through to make PS's.

[EEyorelover22]

Hope that since the "panic" is almost over it will be easier to get through to make PS's.

My thoughts as well. I never had trouble getting through yesterday though. I had to call twice later in the day. I was directed to Dining though as both CMs said thanks for calling Disney Dining I'm sure just out of habit.

[bytheblood]

Hope that since the "panic" is almost over it will be easier to get through to make PS's.


I had to wait 10 minutes to make a PS for Cindy's......about 7 minutes for Fantasmic H&V.....about 10 minutes for Concourse and so far, I have been on hold for 5 minutes for Donald's Breakfastsaurus. :earboy2:

[kutchyone]

So far 7 minutes but it's only for Rainforest AK @3:00 so I'm not concerned and may hang up soon.

[donzac27]

I am very disappointed......I called twice yesterday and was told that there were no more AP discounts for WL or POFQ. I guess I will just have to keep calling and hopefully things will change.

[Poohbear123]

FIANLLY GOT MY CODE!! Saved 27.00 a night!!

[Minnie's Mate]

800-828-0228
There's also 877-939-3732
Thanks, missypie. I also had the 800-828-0228. That is Disney Travel Co. I usually don't use that number because you used to have to pay in full before the 45 day mark and there were refund restrictions. I don't know if they still apply. I will use it for things like PS's because I already have committed to the trip and feel like I am making an additional monitary committment to my trip...adding to WDW's coffers if you will.

Yesterday would have been a good day for a toll free number. I was a total of 45 minutes on the phone! I had to use my cell phone since I called from my office and glad I had a full charge...I was afraid to wait 'til I got home after I checked the Diz at the end of the day and saw all of the post about the difficulty everyone was having getting their dates.

BTW, I was able to get pool view for $165/night. for 6/4-6/11. That is $101/night savings!

[Brwhite]

Is there any hope that they could release general codes tomorrow then?
AP = Wed
FP = Thur
General = ?

[Ibelieveinfairies]

I am very disappointed......I called twice yesterday and was told that there were no more AP discounts for WL or POFQ. I guess I will just have to keep calling and hopefully things will change.


Just curious, but what dates were you looking for?

[Liz]

Is there any hope that they could release general codes tomorrow then?
AP = Wed
FP = Thur
General = ?

I had the same thought. But I bet its more wishful thinking than actual reality. :earsboy:

[donzac27]

My dates are from June 27 - July 5 and like I said before, there are no more left for either resort I was told.

[EEyorelover22]

Found this on a different board...thought it might help someone out if they couldn't get the dates that they wanted.
***********
OK, here is something that you should know. CRO was having big problems booking 3 nights at the AP rate. If you have been trying to get three nights and it won't go through, book it for more nights and then drop off the extra ones. I had to do this for a client yesterday.

[irish dancer]

I think I read on this thread somewhere that someone else had a problem booking an AP rate past the 7/4 end date. They split their ressie and got the discount on the first part of their trip and then will try again for the end when the new set of discounts come out for dates past 7/4.

I've also read a number of times to have CRO check each date seperately just in case there is only a day or two on either end that might not be available.

Best of luck, I hope you can find some discount.

[donzac27]

Thanks Irish Dancer.....I will try that.

[Minnie's Mate]

The FL AP rates are out.

[F1Julie]

I've given up on the idea of a general code, so I broke down and booked ASMu with AAA rate this week after the AP codes came out. The AP and FL rates weren't as good as my general code rate for the same time last year.

[donzac27]

I finally was able to get the AP rate for POFQ but I am still trying to get WL.

[DaveK]

Thanks, missypie. I also had the 800-828-0228. That is Disney Travel Co. I usually don't use that number because you used to have to pay in full before the 45 day mark and there were refund restrictions. I don't know if they still apply. I will use it for things like PS's because I already have committed to the trip and feel like I am making an additional monitary committment to my trip...adding to WDW's coffers if you will.

Although you do get an announcement welcoming you to the Disney Travel Company when you use this 800#, payment in full has not been required when I've used the number to make reservations over the last year or two. We've only had to put a one-night deposit on our reservation and then pay the balance when we arrive. I get the same confirmation letter by mail from WDW Reservations when using this number as I used to get using the Disney toll number.

[Poohbear123]

Number too, they answered quicker, and I had already paid a deposit, so they needed no money from me. ;)

[EsmeraldaX]

I've given up on the idea of a general code, so I broke down and booked ASMu with AAA rate this week after the AP codes came out. The AP and FL rates weren't as good as my general code rate for the same time last year.

FWIW, I had originally booked Pop with a AAA rate for May and it was about $84 a night. When the AP codes came out this week, I noticed with the AP code I would have only saved about $10 a night. I don't know how much better a general code would have been.

I switched my reservation though to AKL because I just could not pass up that good of a deal.

[d76dots]

I got so excited when I got my mail today. I got a postcard from WDW! :cool1: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

I should have waited before being so excited....it's asking for a review on the ASMu that my son stayed in last week! :rotfl2: I thought for sure I was getting a PIN!

Oh well, my wait continues.

[nanatink]

No gp or disney visa/chase codes this morning 7:03 am. Cm said to keep looking for them to come out during the next 2 weeks. :confused3

[celtick8]

No gp or disney visa/chase codes this morning 7:03 am. Cm said to keep looking for them to come out during the next 2 weeks. :confused3
Thanks for letting us know. I hope they come out soon. :)

[csmommy]

No gp or disney visa/chase codes this morning 7:03 am. Cm said to keep looking for them to come out during the next 2 weeks. :confused3

How were you able to check the VISA? Their site says they are preforming a system maintenance & won't be up until 10:00am..................MAybe they are updating with some really great deals! :cheer2:

[EEyorelover22]

How were you able to check the VISA? Their site says they are preforming a system maintenance & won't be up until 10:00am..................MAybe they are updating with some really great deals! :cheer2:

If you ask CRO they will tell you.

I checked our local paper too and nothing. No Disney ads at all.

[Rootskate]

Im beginning to think that if we dont see anything by the end of this week that we may just be out of luck for the general public codes. What do you think?

[nanatink]

How were you able to check the VISA? Their site says they are preforming a system maintenance & won't be up until 10:00am..................MAybe they are updating with some really great deals! :cheer2:

I didn't check with visa. I just asked the cm at wdtc and that's what she told me. :sad:

[Poohbear123]

In the Miami Herald today, either. :confused3 I guess we Fl. Residents got the code before the paper released it! :teeth:

[WendyinNC]

The WDW website shows an add for Disney Visa. The add states, "0% vacation financing plus travel and hotel savings". Has it always said this or is the reference to hotel savings new?

[cranbiz]

You can book a room only with the WDTC and not need the $200 deposit and full payment within 45 days.

I just booked CBR at AP rate thru WDTC (using the 800 number). Got $125 a night for a king room, June 27 and 28.

I was told that I needed to pay for the first night within 14 days and that if I needed to cancel, I needed to cancel before 5 days to get a full refund. Full amount due on checkin.

These are the same policies as CRO. When you call WDTC you need to state that you want a room only ressie and you will not be subject to the package requirements.

[Minnie's Mate]

Although you do get an announcement welcoming you to the Disney Travel Company when you use this 800#, payment in full has not been required when I've used the number to make reservations over the last year or two. We've only had to put a one-night deposit on our reservation and then pay the balance when we arrive. I get the same confirmation letter by mail from WDW Reservations when using this number as I used to get using the Disney toll number.

Thanks DaveK and cranbiz for the updated info. I haven't tried the DTC number for the last couple of years because of the previous requirements.

Now I won't have to use up my cell phone minutes to make my ressies anymore! :goodvibes I'm glad they do this now since Disney pays a per call fee and not a per minute fee for the calls like we have to when we are on long term hold. I wouldn't mind paying a per call fee myself, but the when you can be on hold for up to 10 minutes or more just to make the reservation, it can get pricey when you are paying by the minute.

[CBCit]

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel(Palm Beach County edition)ran an ad for the new 4/17-7/4 Florida resident rate for the first time in this Sundays paper,local section. I know the CMs tell people to check travel section,but in the Sun-Sentinel their ads are usually in the local sectiion,B. The ad was cut in half,one side showing Value resort rate of $74,the other side showing that if you buy park tickets and stay at a Disney resort you get extra magic hours.I think the reason they are discounting rooms less and tickets more is because people have been staying at the resorts,but not going to the parks.Even on their website in the Fl resident section,the new rate is listed under something like "Extra Magis Hours",you don't see the discount rate until you click on it.

[kutchyone]

Bump, anything yet on room only discount for the general public?

[paulad]

I'm looking for any discounts for the Polynesian for a May 31-June 4 stay. Does anyone have info to pass along?

Paula D.

[nanatink]

I'm looking for any discounts for the Polynesian for a May 31-June 4 stay. Does anyone have info to pass along?

Paula D.

I gave up and booked with an AP. Some have used aaa. Discounts seam to be a little on the light side this year and a lot higher than previous years. :wizard:

[kutchyone]

AP and FLA residents only so far. It is not looking very good.

[d76dots]

Can anyone tell me what "bump" means???

Thanks,

[barbeml]

BUMP is how you move a thread up to the top of the list and, hopefully, attract more readers/posters.

[d76dots]

Just thought I'd share with y'all! I had made reservations for my DS to go in February on his spring break from college. I have lots of problems with my mail so I asked about any PINs with my name. He looked for me, and it took quite sometime, but found I did have a PIN. He needed my 3 letter code, which I didn't have because of my mail problems. I explained this again and he said if I could hold, and it could take a long time! :hourglass , he was going to check with guest services for me. He came back with a good deal for me! :banana:

I was so excited :cool1: I never thought to ask him what the PIN and Code was in case I wanted to use it again! :sad2:

Well, I called yesterday because DH and I are thinking of going in June for our anniversary :love:. I told them the situation again and how I didn't get the information on my last call for my son. This CM was just as nice and said in order for me to get it I was going to have to hold again :rolleyes1 for the guest services..which I did. She was wonderful and very helpful. My only problem was my code and PIN expired the end of April! :sad:

I expressed my sadness because we were only going to be able to come down for a weekend because finances were tight right now (I'm recovering from a long hospitalization and housebound illness:sick: ) and was so looking forward to getting out! :rolleyes: I thanked her and then asked if she could please check my information to make sure it was all correct. My email address was wrong! I have changed my profile on Disney.com and rechecked it, but they still didn't have it at 407-W-Disney! :badpc: I couldn't believe it. She went ahead and changed it for me and then she told me that she could check to see if my PIN and Code would carry over for my June date if I wanted. She said there were no guarantees, but she could give it a try. ::yes::

I was on hold again for quite sometime :crazy2: and when she came back on she said she had great news! I could use it for the dates I had given her! :worship: She said it doesn't always happen like that but they do make exceptions sometimes and with my "record"? (I don't know what that is) they could do it this one time! :cheer2:

Now I have to convince the doc and my DH that I'll be ok to travel! :goodvibes Finally something good to look forward too! :Pinkbounc :rotfl:

[Daisy'sMom]

You are TOO LUCKY!!! :p I'm sure that the thoughts of Disney will make you all better in time for your trip! Have fun!

[Minnie's Mate]

Godspeed on your recovery d76dots! Glad you can make that trip in June. We will be in the World 6/4-6/11 and so looking forward to it. Our 4 year old has been making up words to "Its a Small World" even though he hasn't been on the ride for more than a year ago before they closed it .

[sccuddlers]

It would be nice if they came out with soemthing other than AP and Residents.

[kutchyone]

Sure would but it doesn't look like they will have to. I already got an AP discount but was really looking to change it to a general because I really want MYW 10 day not hopper no expiration since we have no plans to visit WDW again within the year. Oh well I suppose I should just count myslef lucky!

[Liz]

I'm giving up on the general public codes watch. We figured out a way to buy one AP and make it work out financially where we can save some money by buying the DDE with it. A general code would probably not help at this point. I'm not buying the AP yet though, and still hold a small glimmer of hope that I'll receive an e-mail offer. That would make us refigure things to see which is better. Good luck everyone!

[kutchyone]

Liz,

Your reasoning sounds exactly like mine, down to the DDE. I'm waiting still too. I may even purchase my AP at the Orlando airport so that I have an activated pass. I won't have any worries then when we check in.

[EEyorelover22]

Liz,

Your reasoning sounds exactly like mine, down to the DDE. I'm waiting still too. I may even purchase my AP at the Orlando airport so that I have an activated pass. I won't have any worries then when we check in.

If you want the DDE card for your trip you may need to order the voucher before hand since the DDE office is only open M-F 9-5 pm and the hold times can be long. They will ask for the numbers off the back of the voucher. Just a thought.

I am doing the same thing...AP Rate and DDE Card.

[ampooh]

Question about codes. If the code expires on July 3 and you check in on July 2 do you get your whole stay at the lower rate? I remember last year the code I used started on our 3rd night so we checked in/out to get the better rate for the remainder of our stay.

Am I correct?

[weluvpluto]

Question about codes. If the code expires on July 3 and you check in on July 2 do you get your whole stay at the lower rate? I remember last year the code I used started on our 3rd night so we checked in/out to get the better rate for the remainder of our stay.

Am I correct?

You get your whole stay at the rate you checked in on July 2, but you can only book up to 10 nights with that code.

[tiggerwannabe]

I need a code for June...

There's none on mousesavers. Anyone?

[EEyorelover22]

I need a code for June...

There's none on mousesavers. Anyone?


only AP or FL resident for 4/17-7/4

[tiggerwannabe]

Thank you...

The general codes haven't been posted yet, have they?

[EEyorelover22]

Thank you...

The general codes haven't been posted yet, have they?

None have been released as far as I know.

[tiggerwannabe]

None have been released as far as I know.
:wave2: Thank you again... :sunny:

[bytheblood]

Well, 100 pages later and everybody is still waiting on codes. :( Weren't they released by this time last year? :confused3

I will be :Pinkbounc when the June calendar/schedule comes out.

[tiggerwannabe]

In the beginning of this post...

Someone said the codes come out around Easter, I hope they're right :teeth: that would mean that they are due very very soon!

[EEyorelover22]

In the beginning of this post...

Someone said the codes come out around Easter, I hope they're right :teeth: that would mean that they are due very very soon!

two years ago they came out around Easter...last year they came out the same day as FL/AP discounts.

[3PrezGirls]

Oh good maybe next week I will be able to save some more money. Now I have to keep watching again. LOL

[tiggerwannabe]

Me too!

We're just now ready to get the hotel room for June & if we can get a code for the room it would be awesome...discounts are good!

[tapatia]

How were you able to check the VISA? Their site says they are preforming a system maintenance & won't be up until 10:00am..................MAybe they are updating with some really great deals! :cheer2:

Can someone tell me what is the URL for the Disney Visa web site? I can't find a link to anything other than the card application, and I've done several internet searches. I assume that the URL is listed on the billing statement, but I haven't received my first bill yet. Thanks! :flower:

[catnik]

Here you go....

http://online.firstusa.com/bolHome.aspx?partner=disney

[tapatia]

Here you go....

http://online.firstusa.com/bolHome.aspx?partner=disney


Thank you!!! :goodvibes

[Dalpal]

hey TW :wave2:
Im waiting for AP codes for July....I hope something comes out soon.... :crazy:

:wave:

Betsy

[tiggerwannabe]

hey TW :wave2:
Im waiting for AP codes for July....I hope something comes out soon.... :crazy:

:wave:

Betsy
:wave: Hi!

I have a coworker going in June, I'm checking codes for him...I hope the codes didn't stop :sad2: I'm kinda worried since nothing has come out yet :guilty:

He has AAA, which gets him 15% off, but the taxes at AS are 13%...:rolleyes:

[tiggerwannabe]

Betsy:

Did you call in to see if your name has a pin code attached to it?

...when you call the Disney Reservations Center to make room reservations, it's worthwhile to make a polite inquiry. You might say something like "Would you mind checking to see if I am on the list for any room discounts? I'm afraid I may have missed a promotional e-mail."


cj.

[ken skellington]

Is there still hope for May Codes? Should we give up at this point? I am thinking, yes. Oh, well, up, anyway!:)

[nanatink]

It is very discouraging isn't it? Alot lot of us have went the ap & aaa route or just gave in to paying rack rate at a value. If you have a friend you might go the same time they are going and have their reservations linked to yours. Another thing the room rate discounts are not as great this year and also the time we are planning on going this year is regular season and not value as in previous years. A double wammie. Where's the pixie dust? :wizard:

[luvdzny]

I just called last night to add a 2nd room for our June trip - I had no problem getting the AP discount at AKL so there still must be rooms with codes available.

[melissa6631]

What codes are yall waiting for?

We'll be there June 4-12th and would love to save any way we could

[tiggerwannabe]

No Jack, It's not looking good...
As of today, there still aren't any new general discount codes on mousesavers.
(Melissa, codes used to come out every 3 months or so that avail a discount to the general public. It seems the only discounts available now are if you are a AAA or AP card holder :confused3.)

The codes are the only reason my family stayed at CSR last year!

This really bites :(