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Jabali · 02-04-2013, 02:57 PM

I have asked for an upgrade every year for the past 7/8 years.....how many times do you think I have received one? 7 or 8. Every year we get an upgrade for free, I don't know if its that we have been so many times, or we just know a lot of people who work in the results (met them many times), but asking never hurts.

pl4bby · 02-04-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabali

I have asked for an upgrade every year for the past 7/8 years.....how many times do you think I have received one? 7 or 8. Every year we get an upgrade for free, I don't know if its that we have been so many times, or we just know a lot of people who work in the results (met them many times), but asking never hurts.

I have been many times and don't expect free just BC I have. I could never be tacky and ask for something I wasn't willing to pay for

Jabali · 02-04-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pl4bby

I have been many times and don't expect free just BC I have. I could never be tacky and ask for something I wasn't willing to pay for

Well. I can.

Bob NC · 02-04-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabali

I have asked for an upgrade every year for the past 7/8 years.....how many times do you think I have received one? 7 or 8.

I don't think so, some people posting here say that's impossible.

MyPrinceWillCome · 02-04-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabali

Well. I can.

mickeyluv'r · 02-05-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob NC

I don't think so, some people posting here say that's impossible.

I'll go out on a limb here... if Jabali is staying at AKL- as the ID hints- and they are booking AKL Arusha Savannah view" rooms, the upgradet o bunk beds is only a differnce of $2 per night at full rack rates. Also "Standard view" to "pool view" is only about $10 per day upgrade - even at full rack rates. So it really depends what kind of upgrade we mean. I could see it being pretty easy to get upgraded to bunks for free. Seriously, the amount of time it takes to rebill the customer would cost Disney more.

Also, sometimes- and this is particularly true at AKL, due to it's layout, the room designations are mixed. For example, at AKL everyone wants a view of the animals. Some rooms might be technically categorized as "safari view" but they are far down a very LONG hallway, or they have an obstruction of some kind. If you pay for safari view, and you get one of those rooms, you might not be all that happy. if you are comped that room, then you are going to overlook the flaws.

Jabali · 02-05-2013, 06:38 PM

Never stayed at AKL. See my signature.

conandrob240 · 02-05-2013, 07:56 PM

I always ask for upgrades no matter where I travel. I very politely ask if there is an upgrade available. If the answe is no, it is no. On many occasions, I get the upgrade, sometimes it is offered for free, sometimes for a small fee. It never hurts to ask as long as it done respectfully and professionally. For those of you worried so much about offending, you've probably missed out on some great stuff in life that was available for the asking. It isn't rude, the CM won't be embarrassed and you may very well get an excellent opportunity out of it. I always pay it forward by writing a great on- line review and/ or calling out special CMs to the hotel manager in a follow up e- mail.

MichelleWDWfan · 02-06-2013, 10:03 AM

Is it possible to upgrade from a value to a moderate?

I'm able to pay the difference just wondering if you can be upgraded from a value to a moderate.

My situation: I wanted to stay in a Royal room at POR for my birthday, but didn't know how to book a split stay, so I booked the entire stay at POP

I have the extra $$ but didn't know if you can upgrade to a different resort once u are there.

roomthreeseventeen · 02-06-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MichelleWDWfan

Is it possible to upgrade from a value to a moderate?

I'm able to pay the difference just wondering if you can be upgraded from a value to a moderate.

My situation: I wanted to stay in a Royal room at POR for my birthday, but didn't know how to book a split stay, so I booked the entire stay at POP

I have the extra $$ but didn't know if you can upgrade to a different resort once u are there.

I think it’s very rare, unless something is wrong with the value, like there’s construction going on, or it’s completely full and double booked.

Lynne M · 02-06-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MichelleWDWfan

Is it possible to upgrade from a value to a moderate?

I'm able to pay the difference just wondering if you can be upgraded from a value to a moderate.

My situation: I wanted to stay in a Royal room at POR for my birthday, but didn't know how to book a split stay, so I booked the entire stay at POP

I have the extra $$ but didn't know if you can upgrade to a different resort once u are there.

Sure, you can upgrade when you arrive at Pop, but there may not be any Royal rooms available at POR by then, and you would likely have to pay rack rate (full price) - any discounts you have available now may not be usable. Much better to call and make the change now.

Booking a split stay just means you're making two separate reservations. You make your reservation for POP for the dates you want to stay there, and then make another reservation for the Royal room at POR for the dates you want to stay there.

MichelleWDWfan · 02-06-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynne M

Sure, you can upgrade when you arrive at Pop, but there may not be any Royal rooms available at POR by then, and you would likely have to pay rack rate (full price) - any discounts you have available now may not be usable. Much better to call and make the change now.

Booking a split stay just means you're making two separate reservations. You make your reservation for POP for the dates you want to stay there, and then make another reservation for the Royal room at POR for the dates you want to stay there.

Thank you so much for the info Lynne! I'm going to give them a call

Missytara · 02-06-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MichelleWDWfan

Is it possible to upgrade from a value to a moderate?

I'm able to pay the difference just wondering if you can be upgraded from a value to a moderate.

My situation: I wanted to stay in a Royal room at POR for my birthday, but didn't know how to book a split stay, so I booked the entire stay at POP

I have the extra $$ but didn't know if you can upgrade to a different resort once u are there.

If you are willing to pay for it and there is availability, yes, you can do so.

You would have to check out of the resort; take a credit for the night not used and then check back into POR.

If you want to do so now, you can book a split stay by booking two separate reservations. As long as you are less than 45 days from check-in, you can decrease your stay at POP by one day (or how many ever days you wish).

Then you can book a new reservation with a room-only reservation and pay one night's deposit.

You leave your tickets as needed for your entire stay.

If you have dining, you will need to pay OOP for your POR stay.

MichelleWDWfan · 02-06-2013, 11:43 AM

I have a 6n/7d package reservation at POP with DxDDP Mar 6-12

My birthday is at the end of my trip (11th)

Missytara · 02-06-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleWDWfan

I have a 6n/7d package reservation at POP with DxDDP Mar 6-12

My birthday is at the end of my trip (11th)

That would work perfectly for you; you would have two nights at POR!

02-04-2013, 02:57 PM	#91
Jabali Jambo!~ Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 180	I have asked for an upgrade every year for the past 7/8 years.....how many times do you think I have received one? 7 or 8. Every year we get an upgrade for free, I don't know if its that we have been so many times, or we just know a lot of people who work in the results (met them many times), but asking never hurts. __________________ June 1990 - Disney Inn, August 1992 - Offsite, June 1994 - Fort Wilderness Campground, July 1997 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 1998 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 1999 - Coronado Springs Resort, June 2000 - Caribbean Beach Resort, July 2001 - Grand Floridian Resort, June 2002 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 2003 - Grand Floridian Resort, June 2004 - Polynesian Resort, July 2006 - Polynesian Resort, July 2007 - Grand Floridian Resort, May 2008 - Polynesian Resort, Aug/Sept 2008 - Coronado Springs Resort, July 2009 - Grand Floridian Resort, December 2009 - Wilderness Lodge, May 2010 - Polynesian Resort, July 2011 - Wilderness Lodge.

02-05-2013, 06:38 PM	#97
Jabali Jambo!~ Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 180	Never stayed at AKL. See my signature. __________________ June 1990 - Disney Inn, August 1992 - Offsite, June 1994 - Fort Wilderness Campground, July 1997 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 1998 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 1999 - Coronado Springs Resort, June 2000 - Caribbean Beach Resort, July 2001 - Grand Floridian Resort, June 2002 - Caribbean Beach Resort, June 2003 - Grand Floridian Resort, June 2004 - Polynesian Resort, July 2006 - Polynesian Resort, July 2007 - Grand Floridian Resort, May 2008 - Polynesian Resort, Aug/Sept 2008 - Coronado Springs Resort, July 2009 - Grand Floridian Resort, December 2009 - Wilderness Lodge, May 2010 - Polynesian Resort, July 2011 - Wilderness Lodge.

02-06-2013, 10:03 AM	#99
MichelleWDWfan Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PA Posts: 172	Is it possible to upgrade from a value to a moderate? I'm able to pay the difference just wondering if you can be upgraded from a value to a moderate. My situation: I wanted to stay in a Royal room at POR for my birthday, but didn't know how to book a split stay, so I booked the entire stay at POP I have the extra $$ but didn't know if you can upgrade to a different resort once u are there. __________________ Me DS 17 March 2009 - ASM, March 2010 = POP, August 2010 - POP, March 2011 - POP, Dec 2011 - POP, July 2012 - POR, March 2013 - POP

02-06-2013, 11:43 AM	#104
MichelleWDWfan Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PA Posts: 172	I have a 6n/7d package reservation at POP with DxDDP Mar 6-12 My birthday is at the end of my trip (11th) __________________ Me DS 17 March 2009 - ASM, March 2010 = POP, August 2010 - POP, March 2011 - POP, Dec 2011 - POP, July 2012 - POR, March 2013 - POP

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02-05-2013, 07:56 PM	#98
conandrob240 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 875	I always ask for upgrades no matter where I travel. I very politely ask if there is an upgrade available. If the answe is no, it is no. On many occasions, I get the upgrade, sometimes it is offered for free, sometimes for a small fee. It never hurts to ask as long as it done respectfully and professionally. For those of you worried so much about offending, you've probably missed out on some great stuff in life that was available for the asking. It isn't rude, the CM won't be embarrassed and you may very well get an excellent opportunity out of it. I always pay it forward by writing a great on- line review and/ or calling out special CMs to the hotel manager in a follow up e- mail.