Does Disney ever offer free upgrades or promotions from a value to a moderate? - The DIS Discussion Forums

nuge67 · 11-27-2012, 09:21 AM

Any chance of that happening or is Disney pretty cut and dry, what you see is what you get, no chance of a free upgrade for whatever reason?

dansdad · 11-27-2012, 09:26 AM

Usually the only time that happens, and it does happen, is when it benefits Disney. Like if they are booked to capacity and have issues with a room, block of rooms, a whole floor or a whole building.

Missytara · 11-27-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nuge67

Any chance of that happening or is Disney pretty cut and dry, what you see is what you get, no chance of a free upgrade for whatever reason?

Upgrades happen due to things totally out of your control, so it is not worth expecting it.

One thing that CMs have said on the boards is that the best way not to get an upgrade is ask for one.

Best to pay for what you want or enjoy where you are at.

shaynar · 11-27-2012, 10:13 AM

The rule of thumb really is reserve where you want to stay. Upgrades are awesome, but never to be expected.

TDC Nala · 11-27-2012, 10:17 AM

Sometimes. But not often, and not out of the blue - there is usually something going on that necessitates guests being moved from one resort to another.

If you are booking a value mostly because you are thinking you might get a free upgrade to a different resort that is more to your liking, while it's not impossible the odds are very slim. You should probably expect that you will be staying in the same category you booked.

DebbieB · 11-27-2012, 10:23 AM

There have been recent reports of upgrades from values to Old Key West or Saratoga Springs. They have a hard time filling the cash rooms there (both are DVC resorts, with separate inventory for cash & points stays).

nuge67 · 11-27-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

There have been recent reports of upgrades from values to Old Key West or Saratoga Springs. They have a hard time filling the cash rooms there (both are DVC resorts, with separate inventory for cash & points stays).

How does on have a chance to get one or is it random?

Missytara · 11-27-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nuge67

How does on have a chance to get one or is it random?

Completely random.

catherines_mama · 11-27-2012, 06:19 PM

We've been upgraded to Water View at PORFQ once but it was just luck. I never ask and was just dosed with pixie dust that trip. I agree with others, if you are bent on a certain level room, book it.

Missytara · 11-27-2012, 07:38 PM

Therustyscupper - we have often posted bits and pieces of your post, but it is great to see it all in one comprehensive post, especially from a CM perspective.

You can ask the question a million different times and a million different ways. You can say you are not interested for yourself exactly, but just wondering. You can ask if it hurts or helps your chance if you do regular or online check-in. But it is all the same.

Book what you can afford and be happy you are at the happiest place on earth.

11-27-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
nuge67 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 231	Does Disney ever offer free upgrades or promotions from a value to a moderate? Any chance of that happening or is Disney pretty cut and dry, what you see is what you get, no chance of a free upgrade for whatever reason?

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dansdad DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 2,114	Usually the only time that happens, and it does happen, is when it benefits Disney. Like if they are booked to capacity and have issues with a room, block of rooms, a whole floor or a whole building. __________________ ME DW DS11

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shaynar Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 154	The rule of thumb really is reserve where you want to stay. Upgrades are awesome, but never to be expected. __________________ Me Freaked out DH (he didn't know what he was getting into!!!) Little man 1 Little man 2 Too many than I can remember..... Latest: 09/2008 Honeymoon @ Poly, 10/2010 First "family trip" @ WL, 01/2012 Bringing Baby #2 @ Kidani, 01/2013 we're going back! @ BCV/VWL

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TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	Sometimes. But not often, and not out of the blue - there is usually something going on that necessitates guests being moved from one resort to another. If you are booking a value mostly because you are thinking you might get a free upgrade to a different resort that is more to your liking, while it's not impossible the odds are very slim. You should probably expect that you will be staying in the same category you booked. __________________

11-27-2012, 10:23 AM	#6
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 42,133	There have been recent reports of upgrades from values to Old Key West or Saratoga Springs. They have a hard time filling the cash rooms there (both are DVC resorts, with separate inventory for cash & points stays). __________________

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11-27-2012, 06:19 PM	#9
catherines_mama DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Carolina Coastline Posts: 1,584	We've been upgraded to Water View at PORFQ once but it was just luck. I never ask and was just dosed with pixie dust that trip. I agree with others, if you are bent on a certain level room, book it. __________________ -Deedee P "just keep swimming.. just keep swimming.." 15 trips and counting... Our family (38) (35) (12) (11) (8) July/August 2013 PTR - It's gonna be hot hot hot !!!

11-27-2012, 07:38 PM	#10
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 13,314	Therustyscupper - we have often posted bits and pieces of your post, but it is great to see it all in one comprehensive post, especially from a CM perspective. You can ask the question a million different times and a million different ways. You can say you are not interested for yourself exactly, but just wondering. You can ask if it hurts or helps your chance if you do regular or online check-in. But it is all the same. Book what you can afford and be happy you are at the happiest place on earth. __________________ Me and the three cats - Momma Abby and the Kids, Gracie, Jack, and R.I.P. my little Desi (10/14/11) - Momma and the kids miss you and so do I.

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