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Z28KatCar · 10-12-2012, 03:32 PM

I'm very excited for everyone who is getting to utilize the new discounts!

I just wanted to remind you all that there are 2 discounts being run. S/D/P & room only discount. I was working on a couple reservations, for friends, and have found that the room discount has worked out to be a better deal with huge savings....

This is for a standard room at Poly, 8 day base ticket and DDP

Jan 24-31, 2013

Regular price - $5225.72
S/P/D - $4537.55 Savings - $688.17
Room only - $4038.86 Savings - $1186.86

Just wanted to share so that all of you save as much as possible. If you are using a TA they should be checking both offers for you! Good Luck

chikabby · 10-12-2012, 05:26 PM

I finally got in touch with our TA, and neither of the special offers help us out too much. We're doing a split stay -- 4 nights in a 1 bdrm at BLT (only studios are included for the offers), and 3 nights at AoA in a Cars Suite. I think with the room only we save about $140. If we want to use s/p/d, we have to downgrade to a studio at BLT, or move to another hotel. She priced out a 1 bdrm villa at WL, and we save about $700. The problem is with a split stay, we have to do separate base tickets for each hotel, so that adds about $340 to our ticket price?

Free Dining is really the only offer that would have made a serious difference for us and we were really counting on it. Stupid, I know, but I am really bummed. We have a ton of ADRs, so it looks like we'll be hitting up the grocery store for snacks, breakfast foods, etc. to save money that way! I didn't realize there were so many restrictions on how these offers could be used and we're already pretty set on where we are staying for this first trip. We have a baby, so we would love that extraa bedroom, and a little adult time at the end of the day. WL looks awesome, but the extra travel time and weather concerns at the end of January and a boat seem a little iffy. Any chance at all they'd still offer FD on top of these other discounts? Has it ever happened?

AB6876 · 10-12-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chikabby

I finally got in touch with our TA, and neither of the special offers help us out too much. We're doing a split stay -- 4 nights in a 1 bdrm at BLT (only studios are included for the offers), and 3 nights at AoA in a Cars Suite. I think with the room only we save about $140. If we want to use s/p/d, we have to downgrade to a studio at BLT, or move to another hotel. She priced out a 1 bdrm villa at WL, and we save about $700. The problem is with a split stay, we have to do separate base tickets for each hotel, so that adds about $340 to our ticket price?

Free Dining is really the only offer that would have made a serious difference for us and we were really counting on it. Stupid, I know, but I am really bummed. We have a ton of ADRs, so it looks like we'll be hitting up the grocery store for snacks, breakfast foods, etc. to save money that way! I didn't realize there were so many restrictions on how these offers could be used and we're already pretty set on where we are staying for this first trip. We have a baby, so we would love that extraa bedroom, and a little adult time at the end of the day. WL looks awesome, but the extra travel time and weather concerns at the end of January and a boat seem a little iffy. Any chance at all they'd still offer FD on top of these other discounts? Has it ever happened?

I think some people are getting pins in email and mail, so keep a look out for that. I just want to say that I have stayed at both BLT and VWL. We love one bedrooms.. However as much as I love the walk to magic kingdom. The monorail to Epcot is not the best. You have to transfer at TTC up and down ramps. I guess what I am trying to say is I would not rule out VWL. The bus goes from the to MK if it is too cold for the boat. Most of the time the bus ride was quicker than the boat. But sometimes it does pick up at other resorts.
I would save the money and go for a different hotel.
Have a great time

BuzznBelle'smom · 10-13-2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z28KatCar

I'm very excited for everyone who is getting to utilize the new discounts!

I just wanted to remind you all that there are 2 discounts being run. S/D/P & room only discount. I was working on a couple reservations, for friends, and have found that the room discount has worked out to be a better deal with huge savings....

This is for a standard room at Poly, 8 day base ticket and DDP

Jan 24-31, 2013

Regular price - $5225.72
S/P/D - $4537.55 Savings - $688.17
Room only - $4038.86 Savings - $1186.86

Just wanted to share so that all of you save as much as possible. If you are using a TA they should be checking both offers for you! Good Luck

This is what worked out for us, as well. Funny, we're only staying 7 nights, but we'll be at the Poly the same time as you. Maybe we'll bump into each other poolside...

Snow White 77 · 10-13-2012, 10:26 AM

FYI: you can call 1-407-560-2428 for any pins that might be assigned to your address. Disney sends out pins randomly but some people don't get them for whatever reason. I called and I had 2 pins. One for free dining until March 7th and the other room discount for 15%to 35% depending on resort till end of May. We are going May 4th so I was able to get 30% off for the cabins. Woo Hoo!! They told me to keep calling because more are on the way!

Good Luck everyone! Let the discounts begin!!!

moopdog · 10-13-2012, 04:11 PM

So, quick question to clarify... If a free dining promo comes out for general public, can I use my RO pin #, and then get the free dining? I currently used my FD pin, but would obviously switch to the other if FD is announced.

The RO discount PLUS free dining would be amazing and allow us to stay where we really really want, which is AKL.

disneyfantotheend · 10-13-2012, 05:39 PM

Unfortunately, you have to choose which discount is best for you. You cannot combine a RO discount and free dining.

vacation_junkie · 10-13-2012, 08:55 PM

For our party of 3 Jan 2012 with free dining we paid $2515.
With this new promo for the same week Jan 2013 it works out to $2565.

Pretty much the same price for the same thing.

gr8tdame · 10-13-2012, 09:10 PM

I booked POFQ with the Stay an Play with 1 day park tickets for 2 adults and 2 teenagers Jan 2 - 14 2013 price $3622.26. I called and had a pin for free dining. Changed to the fd package exactly the same dates but with 2 day park tickets. Total price $3059.62. A difference of $562.64. For us free dining is definitely a bigger savings.

Bo Duke · 10-15-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chikabby

I finally got in touch with our TA, and neither of the special offers help us out too much. We're doing a split stay -- 4 nights in a 1 bdrm at BLT (only studios are included for the offers), and 3 nights at AoA in a Cars Suite. I think with the room only we save about $140. If we want to use s/p/d, we have to downgrade to a studio at BLT, or move to another hotel. She priced out a 1 bdrm villa at WL, and we save about $700. The problem is with a split stay, we have to do separate base tickets for each hotel, so that adds about $340 to our ticket price?

Free Dining is really the only offer that would have made a serious difference for us and we were really counting on it. Stupid, I know, but I am really bummed. We have a ton of ADRs, so it looks like we'll be hitting up the grocery store for snacks, breakfast foods, etc. to save money that way! I didn't realize there were so many restrictions on how these offers could be used and we're already pretty set on where we are staying for this first trip. We have a baby, so we would love that extraa bedroom, and a little adult time at the end of the day. WL looks awesome, but the extra travel time and weather concerns at the end of January and a boat seem a little iffy. Any chance at all they'd still offer FD on top of these other discounts? Has it ever happened?

Why would you have to buy separate base tickets. You should be able to buy a 7 day park pass to go with your Bay Lake stay. And I would then get room only (and dining if you want it) for both resorts. I don't know the full details but those are my thoughts. But it does stink that you only get a deluxe studio for a choice for either of the offers at BLT.

moopdog · 10-15-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneyfantotheend

Unfortunately, you have to choose which discount is best for you. You cannot combine a RO discount and free dining.

But what if we were to book the first half of our trip with FD pin. And book the seconds half under a new rescue with room only pin. I know I would not get free dining for the second part but this way we could get the best of both worlds. I just don't know if one household can book 2 reservations using 2 different pins?!

I posted this question on another board so maybe someone there will know...

aaarcher86 · 10-15-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Duke

Why would you have to buy separate base tickets. You should be able to buy a 7 day park pass to go with your Bay Lake stay. And I would then get room only (and dining if you want it) for both resorts. I don't know the full details but those are my thoughts. But it does stink that you only get a deluxe studio for a choice for either of the offers at BLT.

Depending upon what they're doing with the reservation, they may need tickets on both. If they have a dining plan on on both they'd have to put tickets on both.

TammiDZ · 10-15-2012, 11:35 AM

Help....

I NEVER EVER EVER get PINs, and we spend money like crazy at Disney...(we come 3 times a year, every year).

This is the first time we are coming in for Spring Break (March 23, 2013) and I know getting a discount (or free dining) will be slim to none. Does anyone have any reason to think that there may be discounts for spring break?

DisneyFEB2013 · 10-15-2012, 01:39 PM

Anyone out there think they will release free dining for early 2013? Still hopeful we can knock another $500 off of our total.

DznyCrzy11 · 10-15-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyFEB2013

Anyone out there think they will release free dining for early 2013? Still hopeful we can knock another $500 off of our total.

Right now they have the "play, stay, dine" discount on select days from Jan 2 -March 7. Would that help you?

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10-12-2012, 03:32 PM	#586
Z28KatCar "A wish is a dream your heart makes" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine!! Posts: 212	I'm very excited for everyone who is getting to utilize the new discounts! I just wanted to remind you all that there are 2 discounts being run. S/D/P & room only discount. I was working on a couple reservations, for friends, and have found that the room discount has worked out to be a better deal with huge savings.... This is for a standard room at Poly, 8 day base ticket and DDP Jan 24-31, 2013 Regular price - $5225.72 S/P/D - $4537.55 Savings - $688.17 Room only - $4038.86 Savings - $1186.86 Just wanted to share so that all of you save as much as possible. If you are using a TA they should be checking both offers for you! Good Luck __________________ KatDH DD 7 You're going there, again? In the hottest mth of the yr? & With whom? ~July 2013 ~PTR 1974-1992 off site 2x/yr!, 1989-1992 Participant in the Candlelight procession ,1995 ASMV, 1997 AS, 1999 POFQ, 2003 Day Trip, 2010~2 wks ASMo, 2013~2 wks WL CL

10-13-2012, 10:26 AM	#590
Snow White 77 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9	Pins FYI: you can call 1-407-560-2428 for any pins that might be assigned to your address. Disney sends out pins randomly but some people don't get them for whatever reason. I called and I had 2 pins. One for free dining until March 7th and the other room discount for 15%to 35% depending on resort till end of May. We are going May 4th so I was able to get 30% off for the cabins. Woo Hoo!! They told me to keep calling because more are on the way! Good Luck everyone! Let the discounts begin!!!

10-13-2012, 04:11 PM	#591
moopdog Dreaming of Disney.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,554	So, quick question to clarify... If a free dining promo comes out for general public, can I use my RO pin #, and then get the free dining? I currently used my FD pin, but would obviously switch to the other if FD is announced. The RO discount PLUS free dining would be amazing and allow us to stay where we really really want, which is AKL. __________________ Pennsylvania Family of 5

10-13-2012, 08:55 PM	#593
vacation_junkie Vacation Junkies take on the world..1 destination at a time! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 586	For our party of 3 Jan 2012 with free dining we paid $2515. With this new promo for the same week Jan 2013 it works out to $2565. Pretty much the same price for the same thing. __________________ Dr. Dad Accountant Mom 1 Spoiled Son The Vacation Junkies Family Adventures Miami/Ft Lauderdale/Cocoa Beach/Daytona/ Texas/ St Thomas USVI/ Cuba/ Belize/ Jamaica/ Bahamas/ St Maarten/ Cozumel/ Costa Maya/Puerto Vallarta/ Roatan Honduras /Dominican Republic & Many...MANY Disney trips

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gr8tdame Enchanted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 520	I booked POFQ with the Stay an Play with 1 day park tickets for 2 adults and 2 teenagers Jan 2 - 14 2013 price $3622.26. I called and had a pin for free dining. Changed to the fd package exactly the same dates but with 2 day park tickets. Total price $3059.62. A difference of $562.64. For us free dining is definitely a bigger savings. __________________ Jan 2-14 2013 POFQ, Jan 7 - Jan 17 2012 POR, Sept 28- Oct 5 2011 POR, Sept 18 -Oct 2.2010POR,Sept 18-Oct 3 2009 GF and POR,:Sept 20 -Oct 4,2008 POR ,2007 CSR,2004 GF, 2002 Hard rock,2000 POLY,1999 DTD,1998 GF, 1997 DTD, 1995 ASMU and off site,1990 GF,1989 POLY,1987 CR,1985 GF,1977 offsite,1976 offsite

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10-12-2012, 05:26 PM	#587
chikabby Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2	I finally got in touch with our TA, and neither of the special offers help us out too much. We're doing a split stay -- 4 nights in a 1 bdrm at BLT (only studios are included for the offers), and 3 nights at AoA in a Cars Suite. I think with the room only we save about $140. If we want to use s/p/d, we have to downgrade to a studio at BLT, or move to another hotel. She priced out a 1 bdrm villa at WL, and we save about $700. The problem is with a split stay, we have to do separate base tickets for each hotel, so that adds about $340 to our ticket price? Free Dining is really the only offer that would have made a serious difference for us and we were really counting on it. Stupid, I know, but I am really bummed. We have a ton of ADRs, so it looks like we'll be hitting up the grocery store for snacks, breakfast foods, etc. to save money that way! I didn't realize there were so many restrictions on how these offers could be used and we're already pretty set on where we are staying for this first trip. We have a baby, so we would love that extraa bedroom, and a little adult time at the end of the day. WL looks awesome, but the extra travel time and weather concerns at the end of January and a boat seem a little iffy. Any chance at all they'd still offer FD on top of these other discounts? Has it ever happened?

10-13-2012, 05:39 PM	#592
disneyfantotheend DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,748	Unfortunately, you have to choose which discount is best for you. You cannot combine a RO discount and free dining.

10-15-2012, 11:35 AM	#598
TammiDZ Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 317	Help.... I NEVER EVER EVER get PINs, and we spend money like crazy at Disney...(we come 3 times a year, every year). This is the first time we are coming in for Spring Break (March 23, 2013) and I know getting a discount (or free dining) will be slim to none. Does anyone have any reason to think that there may be discounts for spring break? __________________

10-15-2012, 01:39 PM	#599
DisneyFEB2013 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 95	Anyone out there think they will release free dining for early 2013? Still hopeful we can knock another $500 off of our total.

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