40% Code at all resorts? What price did you get?

[G8r4evr]

All of these great prices are making me I want a pin code.

Me too! Whats really discouraging is reading that some are receiving their 2nd qand 3rd codes, while some have never even had one

I have decided to boycott Disney until I finally receive one! Shouldnt be too difficult to do, considering our first baby will be here soon...we should have plenty to keep up busy! LOL

 

[livie1205]

Im no expert, but that seems a little high, especially with a code. 3 nights/standard and no hopper option (4 adults) $1777....but Ill wait for the experts to respond=))

i thought this was a little high too...but maybe its the time of year?I go during value season,

 

[kaitlin-n-mom]

We booked @ POFQ Nov. 9-16th (7 nights) with 2 Park Hoppers, Total was $1348

 

[mickcw1109]

just switched with my 40 percent pin and got a rate of 1300 for four nights with park hopper and dining at the csr. Saved almost seven hundred dollars from the rack rate!

 

[prdmmy3]

Ok - I've been searching the threads - planning our 1st, yes 1st trip to Disney for this May. I am at a loss of how to get the discounts everyone is talking about! Am I better to book through a travel agent or do it myself? Where do you get those great tickers at the bottom of your emails?

So excited and overwhelmed!!

Christine

 

[Aliceacc]

Hi Christine and welcome!

The most basic code you'll probably find is through AAA. Depending on the resort you choose and the time of year, you can save up to 20% off the rack rate. It's well worth the price of joining. That's your absolute first step.

The 40% thing is a stroke of luck. Either totally at random or using some complicated mathematical algorithm, Disney has decided to send a small percentage of people a coupon for 40% off room rates. No one is really sure how they decide who gets one, but going to the reservation site, asking for a free video-- basically doing anything possible to get your name into the Disney system-- probably can't hurt.

But first book with the AAA discount. If you get a PIN code, you can always change to get the discount.

Do you have any ideas on when you're going or what level of resort (value, moderate, luxury, off site, other...) you're thinking of?

 

[Aliceacc]

A quick question that just occurred to me:

We have friends who are planning to go in June. Is it possible to add them to our reservation (either at the same or a different resort) for the same time frame as us, and for them to get the 40% code as well?

 

[RachaelRol]

I know this is childish, but my feelings are hurt over not getting the 40% code.
I still plan on going without the code in August since the price for a 10 day trip for DS, DH and me at Pop for 10 days and basic dining is $2600, $2400 if I book through AAA.

What really killed me is my sister got the code. She's never stayed on site. We went in 2006 together and rented a villa offsite.

We've been the last four years in a row and nothing. She ordered a Disney Planning DVD 3 years ago and got the postcard for 40% off. She just chucked it without a second thought....

I am just so upset. It really is a little hard to not take personally...

 

[timfralix]

Just thought I would share what the CM told me on the phone when I called to see if we had a code or pin with our name. We have been to WDW 31 times since 1992. We did not have a code with our name and I kinda whined about that since we have been so much. She kinda laughed and said well the point of these promotions is to get people to Disney who don't come all the time. My response was, yeah but we are the ones who would actually decide to book a trip, usually one we hadn't already thought about, if we had the discount option. She agreed that was probably true, but that was her thoughts about the process. I think her statement was based on her opinion and not WDW policy. So, my point is that when our relatives whom we had convinced to join us on one of our many trips to WDW are sent a code or pin, it is because they are trying to drum up "new business" not necessarily book a trip with someone who will be making return trips anyway. Also, most of us who make numerous trips to WDW are`AP holders which make us eligable for that discount. Maybe that also goes into WDW thought process when they send the cards out. Of course, it most likely is computer generated and just a "luck of the draw" scenerio.

parksmom

 

[mpmluvstigger]

ME TOO!!!!

 

[tnmomof4]

I don't know the exact cost of the room, but with my 40% off of the room only part this is the cost of our package. (Nov. 9-20)

We are: 2 adults, 2 jr. adults (12 and 10), and twin 5 year olds
We are staying at All Star Music Family Suite for 12 nights
We are getting regular DDP (had to pay for 4 adults/2 children)
We are getting 10 day park hoppers w/ Water Park Fun Option (had to pay for 4 adult tickets/2 child tickets)

Total was $6400 (including insurance)


They also quoted me this price with 40% off room only. (Nov. 9-15)

All Star Music
2 adults/1 jr. Adult
standard room for 7 nights
DDP
Park Hopper tickets w/ Water Park Fun Option

Total was $2408 (including insurance)

 

[G8r4evr]

I know this is childish, but my feelings are hurt over not getting the 40% code.
I still plan on going without the code in August since the price for a 10 day trip for DS, DH and me at Pop for 10 days and basic dining is $2600, $2400 if I book through AAA.

What really killed me is my sister got the code. She's never stayed on site. We went in 2006 together and rented a villa offsite.

We've been the last four years in a row and nothing. She ordered a Disney Planning DVD 3 years ago and got the postcard for 40% off. She just chucked it without a second thought....

I am just so upset. It really is a little hard to not take personally...

My feelings are hurt too =( I remember being disappointed last year and here I am, disappointed again this year. We skipped last year and have now decided to skip 2008...

 

[RachaelRol]

My feelings are hurt too =( I remember being disappointed last year and here I am, disappointed again this year. We skipped last year and have now decided to skip 2008...

We'll see. I've been looking around at other vacation options. An allinclusive for DH, DS and me for a week runs about $3,000. Not too bad. We're also trying to get pregnant, so if that happens, Disney is definitely out, especially in August when we hoped to go.

Congrats on the new baby, only 6 more weeks to go!

Rachael

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

2 Adults and a 4 year old, 8 nights AKL Savannah View, 9 Day Park Hoppers w/ DDP is $3074.15 with 40% off code

 

[Charleyann]

We got a preferred room at All Star Movies for $56 nightly from Dec 7 -Dec 15th.
Then last night I got Port Orleans French Quarters for $89.40 nightly for 3 nights!

Charleyann

 

[sbray]

Does anyone think that they will have a special in April?

 

[Minnie M6]

Newbie here,
Thanks to finding this wonderful board I finally went from the planning stage to making an actual reservation on site at WDW, which I had just about given up on.

I ordered the DVD almost 2 weeks ago, but never would have known about the PIN code without this board. I called today and asked if there was a PIN code associated with my name, and almost fell over when CM said yes!! BUT, when she gave me a quote for ASMovies it worked out to $82.00 per night. I asked her (very nicely) if that was a discount, as I thought it was the rack rate. She said well, let me look further here, and after that the offers got better and better...I was on the phone for like 45 minutes very nicely asking her to get us the best deal she could. According to my CM, there are like 200 codes, and they are all different. Luckily, she was willing to sort through them until she found the 40%.

We got:
CBR 12/10/08- 12/17/08
5 day tickets (no hopper option)
$1547.90.
If my math is correct, that works out to $99 per night for the room.

I was thrilled! Then I saw that some people are getting moderates for $89 and I want to call back (I am quite possibly the cheapest person on the planet).

I do have a question- would it be better to get room only and order tickets separately? It sounded to me like we did better getting the package, but now I'm not sure. It's so confusing---and exciting!

Good luck to everyone- I recommend calling until you get a nice CM

 

[lurkyloo]

I got my first-ever code yesterday in an email (40%). But when I called to try to use it, they said it wasn't "loaded" yet and I had to call back in 24-48 hours.

Has this ever happened to any of you? Will there still be rooms available at WL in September in 24-48 hours?!

 

[DeeCeeSW]

I've been calling WDTC for WEEKS to ask about codes. I NEVER get postcards, e-mails, anything. EVER.

I called tonight and asked if there were "any discounts available" or if there was a code attached to my name or household that I could use to add to my existing ressie made for WL (standard) in August.

It took calling three times and speaking to three different CMs in one night but I finally got us a 40% off room only code!!!!

The 1st CM offered my husband what equaled to 30% off but then told him that we would have to change our view ("no standard available at this rate") and if we didn't take the deal now "it may not be there when we called back." DH said he needed to discuss the offer with me and would take his chances. He then hung up and I called back.

The 2nd CM told me that there were "no codes attached to our household AT ALL," and discouraged me from cancelling my existing ressie "just in case a code came through later." Before I could answer her, our call was disconnected and I was switched to the phone survey.

The 3rd CM, who turned out to be the charm, said, "Oh, yes, I do see a code here, why, it's for 40% off room only!"

WL, Woods View, 2 adults, 1 child, $1687.50 for TEN nights, again, room only, so no tix, and no dining plan.
I WAS offered a package; still 40% off the room, but full price for tix and dining plan. I was told I could add these on later if I wanted to for $3363.07 total (Resort stay, 10-day base tix for 2 adults, 1 child, plus the DDP for all three).

My advice? KEEP CALLING! And, most importantly, if you feel uneasy about your CM, politely hang up with them and call back.

Third time was a charm for me, and I hope for you too!!!!!

 

[Blythep]

Anyone going to be there Feb 24 - Mar 1?? Is this week ususally busy?