Who's in for May 2013 code watch? - Page 56 - The DIS Discussion Forums

cajunprincess · 12-13-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by labelo

It probably is at least partially determined by room bookings - any business looks at its stock and announces discounts to try and get rid of it. I'm sure they have algorithms based on past data that can predict what percentage of bookings will result in actual vacations. BUT, they likely also look at historical trends, overall revenue for the year, and what competitors are doing with discounts.

It's all about marketing - sometimes discounts aren't so much about selling more volume as they are about seeming competitive and keeping existing customers happy and thinking they got a good value.

I agree that it has to have something to do with room bookings. After all, like many of the posters here, if there is not a discount, ya'll are willing to stay off-site. The discounts encourage people to stay on-property. So to me, it would make sense that they are looking at the total number of rooms booked. Why let guests stay off-site when Disney can make bank off of guests staying on their property?

Shaden · 12-13-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by angelmom27

Disney has to have another way of doing discounts. Just because some one has put a down payment on a vacation and reserved a room at a resort doesn't mean they will pay it off or even keep that reservation. They have to factor in the ones that could cancel or reschedule too. You can't tell me that the reason Disney extended this holiday discount going on now to dec 24th because they had too many rooms still avaiable. There is another way of picking and chosing discounts.

I can't see the holiday discount extended to the 24th anywhere ....

Still says book by the 13th as well ...

angelmom27 · 12-13-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaden

I can't see the holiday discount extended to the 24th anywhere ....

Still says book by the 13th as well ...

I didnt read all the details but its for FL residents only from what I can find. I got a flyer in the mail with the info but didnt read all the details since I cant take my xmas trip now already changed the dates. And no discount for the Fort.
http://bookwdw.reservations.disney.g...t=flfy13q1room

Shaden · 12-13-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by angelmom27

I didnt read all the details but its for FL residents only from what I can find. I got a flyer in the mail with the info but didnt read all the details since I cant take my xmas trip now already changed the dates. And no discount for the Fort.
http://bookwdw.reservations.disney.g...t=flfy13q1room

THanks for the link, bummer. Was hoping after the seasonal stay promo expired we would be closer to the Spring promo ... assuming there is one. Ah well ... will just keep waiting

ocalla · 12-14-2012, 07:33 AM

DH just got a Disney Destinations email about the New Fantasyland...............I thought JUST MAYBE they were giving him a PIN code.................nope, I was wrong!!!!

Would have been Christmas come early.

jshoemak · 12-14-2012, 09:25 AM

We've booked our first May trip. We are going May 19-24.

jennyjinx3 · 12-14-2012, 10:24 PM

Check out Danny25's latest post....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033203

mickeystoontown · 12-14-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyjinx3

Check out Danny25's latest post....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033203

Danny25 has a great reputation for posting accurate information. Did I read it correctly that these discounts will come out on January 3rd?

Shaden · 12-14-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeystoontown

Danny25 has a great reputation for posting accurate information. Did I read it correctly that these discounts will come out on January 3rd?

You read it correctly, I haven't been around to know how reputable he is, but quite a few veterans have come out to support him. TOTALLY stoked. Just can't wait at this point.

mickeystoontown · 12-14-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaden

You read it correctly, I haven't been around to know how reputable he is, but quite a few veterans have come out to support him. TOTALLY stoked. Just can't wait at this point.

Danny25 doesn't post much but when he does, he's usually right on the money. I'm very excited to hear that it looks like another special offer is right around the bend.

cindermomma · 12-14-2012, 11:22 PM

Yahoo!!!!!!!!!

This just made my night! Looks like I will be booking our trip soon and it will cover all our dates! Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!!

Lemonademouth · 12-14-2012, 11:33 PM

If we are already booked and paid for and these do come out can you get a refund? Or should I just wait to pay the rest off?

2Pirates2Princesses · 12-15-2012, 07:18 AM

I am bowing out of the watch for May discounts and we decided we are keeping our reservation for the two bedroom deluxe condo at Bonnet Creek. It was fun being on the lookout for awhile, but we feel that staying here not only works out best for our budget, but for our family's needs and vacationing style as well. Happy planning everyone

labelo · 12-15-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jennyjinx3

Check out Danny25's latest post....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033203

Yay, great news! I hope this really ends up being the case!

jentifred · 12-15-2012, 11:48 PM

Ooooh! If I've already booked, but not paid more than the deposit, will I be able to apply the room discount?

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jshoemak Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 24	We've booked our first May trip. We are going May 19-24. __________________

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2Pirates2Princesses DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,940	I am bowing out of the watch for May discounts and we decided we are keeping our reservation for the two bedroom deluxe condo at Bonnet Creek. It was fun being on the lookout for awhile, but we feel that staying here not only works out best for our budget, but for our family's needs and vacationing style as well. Happy planning everyone __________________ Me, DH, and our

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Lemonademouth Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 361	If we are already booked and paid for and these do come out can you get a refund? Or should I just wait to pay the rest off?

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