January 2013 Discounts

[eeyoreland]

Originally Posted by loveshak22

I finally just broke down, logged into my account, and applied for the DV. I was approved and put $200 of my balance on the account and called to get my discount.

I'm a little bummed because I have my heart set on staying in a Savannah room at AKL but those rooms are only 5% discount

The standard view and pool view are 35% off.

I kept the savannah view room but used the p/s/d instead of the RO discount and saved $484.12 but if I take the pool view I could save $1,144.88 because I'd get the 35% off with the RO offer.

I am fully aware that in the end it's my choice. I could get more of a discount if I modify my reservation but I wish WDW would just make my life easier by giving me a 35% RO discount for the room I want...why is that so much to ask

As you said, it is your choice, but quite honestly for that savings, I would do the pool view. We have stayed at AKL several times. And yes, we did have a savannah view once so maybe I'm not the best person to answer this, but I think the pool view is very lovely. There are so many places to see the animals that you won't miss them by not having a savannah view. I guess it also depends on how much time you plan on spending in your room. Is it cool to wake up in the AM and see a giraffe? Certainly. But is it $1144.88 cool? To me, it wouldn't be. Not when I could probably walk out of my room, down the hall a bit, and see the same thing through one of the observation areas. Just my opinion and trying to give you something to think about.

[loveshak22]

Originally Posted by eeyoreland

As you said, it is your choice, but quite honestly for that savings, I would do the pool view. We have stayed at AKL several times. And yes, we did have a savannah view once so maybe I'm not the best person to answer this, but I think the pool view is very lovely. There are so many places to see the animals that you won't miss them by not having a savannah view. I guess it also depends on how much time you plan on spending in your room. Is it cool to wake up in the AM and see a giraffe? Certainly. But is it $1144.88 cool? To me, it wouldn't be. Not when I could probably walk out of my room, down the hall a bit, and see the same thing through one of the observation areas. Just my opinion and trying to give you something to think about.

I appreciate the thoughts...I really am thinking about making the switch to the pool view. I LOVE the idea of being able to get up in the morning, sit on my balcony with a cup of coffee, and watch the animals. BUT...in reality we are only there 4 days. We have early breakfast ADRs for two of the mornings and I'm sure we'll start the other two days bright and early as well. Then we have late dinner ADRs every night...so how much am I really going to sit on my balcony?? Probably not much at all. Your comments about the public viewing areas then really makes sense that we'll get to enjoy the animals without the cost given our time in our room.

I'm also giving thought to downgrading to POFQ because I had a good experience there last year.

Tough choices!

[Sue M]

Originally Posted by loveshak22

I just got off the phone with the CM and specifcally asked about POFQ and she confirmed that the RO is 5%.

If you plan on dining and tix then the p/s/d is probably the better option for POFQ.

Thanks. That deal prob won't work for me because we have APs.

[Me!Thatswho]

Originally Posted by melissarose

does anyone know what the difference in price would be (approx) to upgrade from a moderate to a deluxe?

I would imagine that it would depend on which mod to which deluxe you are thinking of. Go to http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/ and put together a hypothetical package.

[melissarose]

well i was interested in the pricing for the yacht club. for 6 nights/7days, 2 adults. plus dining plan and 5 day non-park hopper tickets. i've priced up a package but figuring out all the discounts is too hard for me LOL never been much good at math.

[Andreia]

Hello everybody!

While we wait for oct 10th, can you tell me which WdW resort is the best to be at New Year's Eve?

Does discounts apply for stayings begining at Dec 30th? We are going to stay 7 days before going on DCL Dream on January 6th.

I've already booked Holiday Inn at Dowtown Disney as a backup, but I'm willing to change for a s/d/p discount...

Thank you!

[natb]

Originally Posted by Andreia

Hello everybody!

While we wait for oct 10th, can you tell me which WdW resort is the best to be at New Year's Eve?

Does discounts apply for stayings begining at Dec 30th? We are going to stay 7 days before going on DCL Dream on January 6th.

I've already booked Holiday Inn at Dowtown Disney as a backup, but I'm willing to change for a s/d/p discount...

Thank you!

HI! I think staying at any hotel at Disney on New Year's would be super fun!! My family and I are also going on the Dream on January 6th!!! super excited!! and annoyed that I can't book a discount for our stay at Disney after the cruise...it's not fair that us Canadians can't have a Disney visa..

[loveshak22]

Originally Posted by melissarose

well i was interested in the pricing for the yacht club. for 6 nights/7days, 2 adults. plus dining plan and 5 day non-park hopper tickets. i've priced up a package but figuring out all the discounts is too hard for me LOL never been much good at math.

What dates? I think I've gottent he math down somewhat close and would be happy to help but would need the dates!!

[Bo Duke]

Originally Posted by Andreia

Hello everybody!

While we wait for oct 10th, can you tell me which WdW resort is the best to be at New Year's Eve?

Does discounts apply for stayings begining at Dec 30th? We are going to stay 7 days before going on DCL Dream on January 6th.

I've already booked Holiday Inn at Dowtown Disney as a backup, but I'm willing to change for a s/d/p discount...

Thank you!

No. The s/p/d offer begins on Jan 2. The holiday offer ends December 22. So you will be missing out on both.

[melissarose]

Originally Posted by loveshak22

What dates? I think I've gottent he math down somewhat close and would be happy to help but would need the dates!!

oh duh! sorry i forgot that lol. february 2-8! thanks sooo much for your help!
i'm not sure which would be cheapest, room only or the S/P/D?!

so it's feb 2-8
yacht club
2 adults
5 day base tickets (non park hopper)
dining plan

thanks again!!

[Andreia]

Originally Posted by Bo Duke

No. The s/p/d offer begins on Jan 2. The holiday offer ends December 22. So you will be missing out on both.

Hi! Thank you!
Do you think it's ok to split, stay first nights at HI and then change to WdW resort on Jan 2?

[Disneyqueendenmark]

Originally Posted by Andreia

Hi! Thank you!
Do you think it's ok to split, stay first nights at HI and then change to WdW resort on Jan 2?

That's what I'm doing! We arrive at AOA LM 12/31 and then we will switch to POFQ on Jan 2. - with the P/S/D offer (hopefully!!)

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[ana_carol]

Im going crazy trying to figure it out the difference in staying in a value and upgrading the dining plan or staying in a moderate with the p/s/d.
Im sure it will make a big diff for us, since we are staying 14 days, 3 adults and 1 kid, we will have 5 day base tickets.
Anyone have any idea?

[Mommy2cody]

Originally Posted by ana_carol

Im going crazy trying to figure it out the difference in staying in a value and upgrading the dining plan or staying in a moderate with the p/s/d.
Im sure it will make a big diff for us, since we are staying 14 days, 3 adults and 1 kid, we will have 5 day base tickets.
Anyone have any idea?

Me too. We are booked at POP but I really want to stay at POFQ or POR. We are only staying 8 nights though! Not sure what to do!

[bluejean84]

Originally Posted by loveshak22

What dates? I think I've gottent he math down somewhat close and would be happy to help but would need the dates!!

Would you mind giving me a estimate for POR January 26-feb3. 2adults. A 9 year old a5 year old. 5 day base tickets. Disney dining plan.
Thanks.