awatt said:I'm thinking about a trip to WDW next JUly, and staying at the Swan or Dolphin. Checked out rack rates,which are more than I'm wanting to spend since this trip is sort of an afterthought.
I'm a relatively new SPG member,so don't have enough points accrued yet to be of any significant benefit.
I noticed on MOusesavers that AAA rates are available. Are there other ways to save off rack rate? i.e. AP rates,entertainment book etc. Do the Swan/Dolphin run periodic specials?
Thanks for your help.
awatt said:I'm thinking about a trip to WDW next JUly, and staying at the Swan or Dolphin. Checked out rack rates,which are more than I'm wanting to spend since this trip is sort of an afterthought.
I'm a relatively new SPG member,so don't have enough points accrued yet to be of any significant benefit.
I noticed on MOusesavers that AAA rates are available. Are there other ways to save off rack rate? i.e. AP rates,entertainment book etc. Do the Swan/Dolphin run periodic specials?
Thanks for your help.
If an upgrade is available you'll get it being an SPG member!awatt said:Mouseteacher- How do I use the SPG membership to get an upgrade without points?
...Mouseteacher and ozziewags - I was totally CLUELESS!Mouseteacher said:Hi, kimmar! bluezoo is Todd English's newest restaurant located in the Dolphin. Todd English, celebrity chef, started out with a flagship restaurant in Charlestown (right next to Boston).
awatt~ Make sure that your spg # is on your reservation - call the Dolphin and check to make sure. Also, you can go on their website and send an e mail requesting a complimentary upgrade in advance of your stay. Clik on "Reservations" and then on "Special Request".awatt said:Mouseteacher- How do I use the SPG membership to get an upgrade without points?
Mouseteacher said:Bill~the last I knew of MamaT's assignment was through DF's summer visit. I believe she said MamaT went back and forth between S and D.
ww52 said:Does Mama T still work at the lounge at Club Level? I assume she will have time off over the Christmas holidays, but I hope we see her at least once during our stay.
ww52 said:In an effort to keep this thread active , I'm posting a question here about upgrades using Sheraton Preferred Guest points.
Our preference for our trip is to use our points to get up on the Club Level. I'm pretty sure its still 1000 points a night per room. But my brother in law called the Swan and they said they are booked during the last part of our vacation. (Looks like the promotion worked.)
For those who don't know, you can call five days before the start of your stay to apply points fro upgrading. So my question - and I do have one - is this: what are my options if the Club Rooms are not available, and what would the S/D veterens here recommend? For example, at times I've heard people were able to secure CL privileges with their room being off the CL floor. Or other times a suite upgrade is available. Any other options? And can you secure a suite upgrade for the same 1000 points? And can it be done 5 days in advance, or only at checkin?
Thanks for the help.