Friends & Family Discount for Orange Lake Resort, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and More - Page 12 - The DIS Discussion Forums

creativeinc · 03-29-2011, 07:13 PM

Shelby, Do you know if I can use the FF discount on a reservation I've already made? Maybe I could print out the voucher and take it at check in?

Rupert B Puppenstein · 03-29-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by creativeinc

Shelby, Do you know if I can use the FF discount on a reservation I've already made? Maybe I could print out the voucher and take it at check in?

Try booking a reservation using my link to see if it is any cheaper...if it is, and your current reservation is refundable (some discounts are prepaid only but most rates allow you to cancel by 6 p.m. the day of arrival) then just cancel the old reservation and go with the Friends and Family rate. The rate is based on availability and is only offered through the reservation system, not through the front desk so you have to book it beforehand.

If the rates are the same though...take the regular rate and use your Priority Club Card since rewards are not earned with FF rates. Much better deal for you in the end...plus those points never expire and aren't just for hotel stays!

creativeinc · 03-30-2011, 06:23 AM

Thanks! Our reservation is non-refundable though. I'll just get the points instead!

Rupert B Puppenstein · 03-30-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by creativeinc

Thanks! Our reservation is non-refundable though. I'll just get the points instead!

Nothing wrong with that! I hope you enjoy the hotel!

mott · 04-07-2011, 10:02 AM

How far in advance do I need to make a friends and family reservation? Since it is non-refundable, I would like to wait until the last possible time to book.

Thanks for sharing this incredible rate!

bigsis1970 · 04-07-2011, 12:27 PM

Shelby thanks so much - My daughter is a JR and we are doing many college visits and this discount is saving us alot.. Just booked Keene, NH for less then $70 a night..

Rupert B Puppenstein · 04-07-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mott

How far in advance do I need to make a friends and family reservation? Since it is non-refundable, I would like to wait until the last possible time to book.

Thanks for sharing this incredible rate!

You can usually only book it up to 90 days out. But, you can wait until the day of the reservation, but I would go for a week or two in advance as the closer you get to the date of arrival, the more likely the discount may be closed out. It all depends. So, I would book when you feel comfortable. Again, if the regular rates are the same, go for that over the Friends and Family so that you can get Priority Club points. They never expire so you will be rewarded at some point.

It is great that you are all finding deals out there with the discount code!

cpbjgc · 04-07-2011, 01:46 PM

Just a quick thank you for making the FF link available. We used it at the Holiday Inn at Clearwater Beach and saved a lot at a beautiful hotel that was close to the beach. Its great that you can share this opportunity with all of us!

mott · 04-18-2011, 08:34 AM

Just wondering, for those of you that have stayed with Shelby's discount, were you asked for the rate voucher? And more importantly did anyone ever ask how you know Shelby? Thanks!

cpbjgc · 04-18-2011, 08:46 AM

I did show the rate voucher but was never questioned about it.

horseshowmom · 04-18-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mott

Just wondering, for those of you that have stayed with Shelby's discount, were you asked for the rate voucher? And more importantly did anyone ever ask how you know Shelby? Thanks!

No and no (I don't think they really care

).

Rupert B Puppenstein · 04-18-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mott

Just wondering, for those of you that have stayed with Shelby's discount, were you asked for the rate voucher? And more importantly did anyone ever ask how you know Shelby? Thanks!

Just make up a really fun story if they ask...but they know the deal. I have yet to hear of anyone having to turn in a voucher. Sometimes I have to book the Friends and Family rate because the Employee Discount isn't available and even then I have never needed a voucher.

If they ask for one and you don't happen to have one, just tell them you will get it to them when you unpack and then just print one out at the hotel business center. No one seems to care about it.

bigsis1970 · 04-19-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsis1970

Shelby thanks so much - My daughter is a JR and we are doing many college visits and this discount is saving us alot.. Just booked Keene, NH for less then $70 a night..

WE had a GREAT stay once we located the hotel (the road the GPS told us to take was closed down at one end LOL) only thing bad was the pool was closed for renovations and I didn't see that listed on the web site.. I am off to book our summer vacation now by Six Flags New England.. Thanks again for sharing this with us.. Michelle

Marando4 · 04-19-2011, 11:11 AM

Thanks so much.

Rupert B Puppenstein · 04-21-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marando4

Thanks so much.

You are very welcome!

I hope some vacations are getting a bit more affordable due to the discount.

04-07-2011, 12:27 PM	#171
bigsis1970 Loves being Honey to the Hubs.. Twice in 2012! Going back in 2013! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 6,982	Shelby thanks so much - My daughter is a JR and we are doing many college visits and this discount is saving us alot.. Just booked Keene, NH for less then $70 a night.. __________________ Our family: Me -Michelle aka Honey & DH - The Hubs DD -Princess B DS - Buddy Bandit Copper RIP 2/1/2001 -9/23/2011 OMG the 3 in 1 April 2012 Trip Trip #1 Softball at WWoS with DD's HS team go BEHS!! April 7-14,2012 Trip #2 OMG I finally won one of the Aspire trips from work.. Like Eli Manning said "I'm Going To Disney World" 4/29 - 5/2 2012 Trip #3 Just Me and the Hubs! Hubs First Trip! Flower and Garden Festival Fun 5/2 -5/7 2012 We Moved into our own house Aug 18, 2011 R.I.P ( Race In Peace) Uncle Bub 06/05/2010 - Forever missing my favorite Uncle.. xo

04-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#173
cpbjgc Earned My Ears We cannot lose the kitchen Who knew I had no pictures of Frontierland? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,562	Thanks Shelby! Just a quick thank you for making the FF link available. We used it at the Holiday Inn at Clearwater Beach and saved a lot at a beautiful hotel that was close to the beach. Its great that you can share this opportunity with all of us! __________________ Winnipeg: it may be cold, but Winnie liked it! Feel free to check out my photos, or photos of our last trip to WDW. (Me) (DW) (DS16) (DD10)

04-18-2011, 08:46 AM	#175
cpbjgc Earned My Ears We cannot lose the kitchen Who knew I had no pictures of Frontierland? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,562	I did show the rate voucher but was never questioned about it. __________________ Winnipeg: it may be cold, but Winnie liked it! Feel free to check out my photos, or photos of our last trip to WDW. (Me) (DW) (DS16) (DD10)

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03-30-2011, 06:23 AM	#168
creativeinc Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks! Our reservation is non-refundable though. I'll just get the points instead!

04-07-2011, 10:02 AM	#170
mott DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Chicagoland Posts: 723	How far in advance do I need to make a friends and family reservation? Since it is non-refundable, I would like to wait until the last possible time to book. Thanks for sharing this incredible rate!

04-18-2011, 08:34 AM	#174
mott DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Chicagoland Posts: 723	Just wondering, for those of you that have stayed with Shelby's discount, were you asked for the rate voucher? And more importantly did anyone ever ask how you know Shelby? Thanks!

04-19-2011, 11:11 AM	#179
Marando4 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 51	Thanks so much.