January 2014 discount watch!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

mrsdrake625 · 11-03-2012, 08:43 AM

Never too early, right?

The CM I spoke to on the phone said they would begin taking reservations for jan 2014 sometime in jan 2013... But a different CM stated that you could make a reservation at 499 days. Not sure which is true! But I'm staking out the site until our plans are finalized.

Anyone else going/thinking of going??

ckrisie · 11-27-2012, 04:19 PM

I am going in Jan. 2014 for my honeymoon!!!

When I asked a CM they said 6 months out I could book it. But that doesn't seem right, I will keep looking tho

Dizzytime · 11-27-2012, 08:30 PM

You should be able to book room only now, that's what the 499 day mark is (room only res) I think. I booked our stay for Dec 2013 a few months back, was even able to get a AAA discount.

Good luck!

mrsdrake625 · 11-29-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ckrisie

I am going in Jan. 2014 for my honeymoon!!!

When I asked a CM they said 6 months out I could book it. But that doesn't seem right, I will keep looking tho

Wahoo, congratulations! What a fun honeymoon

About rebooking a package - the CM recommended that too, but make sure you read the different cancellation policies between room-only and package reservations.

We were looking at possibly renting DVC for our trip - it's so far away that part of me feels like there's no sense in booking anything quite yet. The other part of me says BOOK IT NOW because... I want to go now! The problem is that DVC rentals would be non-refundable, but need to be made early, while room reservations are refundable at least up to a certain point. Hrmph.

HeatherLassell · 11-27-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsdrake625

Never too early, right?

The CM I spoke to on the phone said they would begin taking reservations for jan 2014 sometime in jan 2013... But a different CM stated that you could make a reservation at 499 days. Not sure which is true! But I'm staking out the site until our plans are finalized.

Anyone else going/thinking of going??

I was told I could book a room only reservation now and then in summer when they release the pkgs for 2014 I can change it. She said it meant cancelling the room only and rebooking it as a package. Sounds like a lot of work. So I'm just going to (not so) patiently wait until this summer to book. Hoping for a pin code OR news about free dining!

MomTo3PrincessesInNJ · 11-28-2012, 08:12 AM

We are (not so) patiently waiting!

We just came back about 2 weeks ago and are itching to return to WDW, so we're planning a short (3 night) trip in January 2014 to celebrate our middle daughter's 5th birthday... that should hold us over until our next BIG family vacation there in November 2014.

Right now the dates we're looking at are 1/8-1/11 and we're going to stay at a monorail resort since this will probaby be a Magic Kingdom only trip.

I really want to book.. I might even do a room only just so I know we have SOMETHING and then change to a package later if it seems like a good deal.

We had the Dx Dining Plan on this past trip and it was WAY TOO MUCH FOOD, so I don't think we'll go for a meal plan again, and because of that I'm not sure if the package will be worth it.

We'll see....

middlesista · 01-22-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherLassell

I was told I could book a room only reservation now and then in summer when they release the pkgs for 2014 I can change it. She said it meant cancelling the room only and rebooking it as a package. Sounds like a lot of work. So I'm just going to (not so) patiently wait until this summer to book. Hoping for a pin code OR news about free dining!

If you cxl room only reservation to make change will you still be able to have the same resort or do you start from scratch??

coruth4 · 01-22-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by middlesista

If you cxl room only reservation to make change will you still be able to have the same resort or do you start from scratch??

In the past I have always booked out at the 499 mark & never had any problems calling & adding a package to my existing reservation. They may have technically canceled & re-booked behind the scenes - but there was never a problem keeping the same resort and dates.

Rags · 03-09-2013, 06:44 PM

had to cancel our May trip): but get to plan Jan trip

ckrisie · 12-01-2012, 07:06 PM

I want to wait and see if there is a dining plan for then. I booked a room as a cm when i did the program but havent done it as an adult. Only went as a kid before. I just am super excited to go back. Would you recommend calling or just booking it over the website? Should we wait until we can book everything? I just dont know! Haha

katmg · 12-04-2012, 02:51 PM

This is when we're looking at going! I keep trying to figure out pricing and whether the dining package is a good deal for us or not - I'd love it if they had free dining then I wouldn't have to think about it!

DH doesn't get his bonus until March, so I'll be waiting for that before I book anything. It's hard to be patient!

Rags · 12-10-2012, 07:13 PM

We had to cancel our November trip and we have that Disney itch!!!!

kstgelais4 · 12-10-2012, 11:53 PM

Joining in! Dh and I are planning our 15th anniversary trip to WDW For Jan 10-19th! I can't wait to start planning. I think we are going to stay at Wilderness Lodge, and get the DxDP (so we can do a signature meal each night!).

KRFillion · 12-23-2012, 09:18 PM

Joining in! We are going for 2 weeks (10 days at Disney and 5 days at the beach). Aiming for January 15th, but I need to wait until the airlines release their departure schedule for next winter. Sometime in the summer I hear.

Still torn between staying onsite or offsite. My families first trip. Kids will be 8 and 5. It will be a Christmas surprise and I can't wait!

Should I book a room early and then change the dates once I know when the airlines will fly out of where I am from? Or should I just wait until July when the schedules come out. This sucks as I'll need to do my ADR's in July and I might not know when the flights go.

Meetmeinmontauk · 12-26-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by katmg

This is when we're looking at going! I keep trying to figure out pricing and whether the dining package is a good deal for us or not - I'd love it if they had free dining then I wouldn't have to think about it!

DH doesn't get his bonus until March, so I'll be waiting for that before I book anything. It's hard to be patient!

DBF & I did the dining plan on our past 2 trips. I made a spreadsheet & found that it saved us around $100. I wanted to try this next trip without the dining plan, but after looking at menus & pricing I found that it was cheaper to do the DDP again

It really depends on how much you eat & if you like a lot of dessert

11-03-2012, 08:43 AM	#1
mrsdrake625 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 238	January 2014 discount watch!! Never too early, right? The CM I spoke to on the phone said they would begin taking reservations for jan 2014 sometime in jan 2013... But a different CM stated that you could make a reservation at 499 days. Not sure which is true! But I'm staking out the site until our plans are finalized. Anyone else going/thinking of going?? __________________ Had to take the ticker down. Sad, sad day.

11-27-2012, 04:19 PM	#2
ckrisie Where everyone screams at the sight of a Mouse and the glass slipper always fits Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 119	I am going in Jan. 2014 for my honeymoon!!! When I asked a CM they said 6 months out I could book it. But that doesn't seem right, I will keep looking tho __________________ Laura ~ Cast Member ~Fall Advantage 2009 ~Attractions The Seas and Turtle Talk

11-28-2012, 08:12 AM	#6
MomTo3PrincessesInNJ Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: 1,019 miles from Disney World Posts: 198	We are (not so) patiently waiting! We just came back about 2 weeks ago and are itching to return to WDW, so we're planning a short (3 night) trip in January 2014 to celebrate our middle daughter's 5th birthday... that should hold us over until our next BIG family vacation there in November 2014. Right now the dates we're looking at are 1/8-1/11 and we're going to stay at a monorail resort since this will probaby be a Magic Kingdom only trip. I really want to book.. I might even do a room only just so I know we have SOMETHING and then change to a package later if it seems like a good deal. We had the Dx Dining Plan on this past trip and it was WAY TOO MUCH FOOD, so I don't think we'll go for a meal plan again, and because of that I'm not sure if the package will be worth it. We'll see.... __________________ Me, H & Our 3 Princesses (ages 7, 4, 1) 1st trip: April 2001, ASMu (High School Sr. Trip) 1st Family trip: November 2012, AoA-Nemo Adults Only/My 30th : January 2013, Pop! 2nd Family trip: November 2014 Surf & Turf - 3 nights in WDW/3 nights cruising concierge on the DREAM, sailing 11/6/2014

03-09-2013, 06:44 PM	#9
Rags DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 790	count us in had to cancel our May trip): but get to plan Jan trip __________________

12-01-2012, 07:06 PM	#10
ckrisie Where everyone screams at the sight of a Mouse and the glass slipper always fits Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 119	I want to wait and see if there is a dining plan for then. I booked a room as a cm when i did the program but havent done it as an adult. Only went as a kid before. I just am super excited to go back. Would you recommend calling or just booking it over the website? Should we wait until we can book everything? I just dont know! Haha __________________ Laura ~ Cast Member ~Fall Advantage 2009 ~Attractions The Seas and Turtle Talk

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11-27-2012, 08:30 PM	#3
Dizzytime DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 685	You should be able to book room only now, that's what the 499 day mark is (room only res) I think. I booked our stay for Dec 2013 a few months back, was even able to get a AAA discount. Good luck!

12-04-2012, 02:51 PM	#11
katmg Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 37	This is when we're looking at going! I keep trying to figure out pricing and whether the dining package is a good deal for us or not - I'd love it if they had free dining then I wouldn't have to think about it! DH doesn't get his bonus until March, so I'll be waiting for that before I book anything. It's hard to be patient!

12-10-2012, 07:13 PM	#12
Rags DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 790	Count us in We had to cancel our November trip and we have that Disney itch!!!!

12-10-2012, 11:53 PM	#13
kstgelais4 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MA Posts: 856	Joining in! Dh and I are planning our 15th anniversary trip to WDW For Jan 10-19th! I can't wait to start planning. I think we are going to stay at Wilderness Lodge, and get the DxDP (so we can do a signature meal each night!). __________________ Kelly mom of 7, wife to DH Rob Etsy ID: JuJubeBoutique

12-23-2012, 09:18 PM	#14
KRFillion Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	Joining in! We are going for 2 weeks (10 days at Disney and 5 days at the beach). Aiming for January 15th, but I need to wait until the airlines release their departure schedule for next winter. Sometime in the summer I hear. Still torn between staying onsite or offsite. My families first trip. Kids will be 8 and 5. It will be a Christmas surprise and I can't wait! Should I book a room early and then change the dates once I know when the airlines will fly out of where I am from? Or should I just wait until July when the schedules come out. This sucks as I'll need to do my ADR's in July and I might not know when the flights go.

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