Am I gonna get anything better than the Orbitz deal for this summer?

Palendat

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I am really excited to be going on a very special Dad / Son only visit this summer (beginning of August). Is it pointless to wait for something better than the summer deal coupled with Orbitz 20% off deal? What are the cons of booking through Orbitz, considering we are not interested in the dining plan unless it is free?

Thanks for your help!
 
I don't think there will be anything better, this deal is pretty fantastic!
 
I would book the Orbitz deal using the promo code discover for even more off. If free dining comes out you can book that with WDW travel BEFORE canceling your Orbitz reservation.
 
Did mine through Orbitz. Disney's 30% off on my resort on top off Orbitz 20%. Very easy to book. It's a no brainer.
 

I haven't found anything better yet for spring or summer. I have Orbitz reservations in April and June.

There probably won't be any free dining in early August unless you get a PIN.

Some things you might consider a disadvantage:

1) It's not a one-stop shop. You can link the reservation to MDX, and you'd get bands, but you need to arrange to purchase tickets separately if you need them and for Magical Express separately if you need it. I think there is a link you can use to book it online, or you can call Magical Express directly.

2) No dining plan. (I see that doesn't matter to the OP, it doesn't to me either)

3) Orbitz does not recognize that Disney doesn't charge for children under age 18 in the room. If there is just two of you then it won't matter. If you have more than 2 and some are kids you need to add them separately via Orbitz after you have booked to avoid the charges.

4) If you want to make changes or do a cancellation you must do it through Orbitz, not by calling Disney.

5) Difficulty in making specific room requests, beyond the simple ones that you can choose when you do online check-in. Orbitz may be able to note them on your reservation.

6) Orbitz requires payment in full at the time you book. The reservation is fully cancellable based on Disney's rules for room-only reservations (cancel more than 5 days before arrival to avoid penalty, which is the first night's cost)
 
We are staying at the Poly from 8/21 - 8/26 for $212 per night. A frequently mentioned travel agency on these boards had a great deal that was too good to pass up. The Orbitz deal even with the promo code was still $400+ per night.
 
I tried working out a trip on Orbitz vs Disney and it's actually more on Orbitz. I'm not receiving the 20% off the disney sale rates. It's seems the 20% is just off the rack rate. Am I doing something wrong? This was for travel in June at the Wilderness Lodge. Thx
 
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What number is everyone calling to add their kids? I can't find a number on the Orbitz site! TIA NEVERMIND found it!
 
I tried working out a trip on Orbitz vs Disney and it's actually more on Orbitz. I'm not receiving the 20% off the disney sale rates. It's seems the 20% is just off the rack rate. Am I doing something wrong? This was for travel in June at the Wilderness Lodge. Thx

Did you put in the promo code "Discover"? It should come up to around $178 a night for Wilderness. I just priced it a few minutes ago.
 
Yes, I did put in the code. The room rate I'm getting is $301 (20% off $377). Perhaps it's the specific dates I'm using (6/12 - 6/17). It's the same rate as Disney, but then the total is more at Orbitz due to taxes and fees. Curios, what dates did you use to get that rate? Thx
 
Yes, I did put in the code. The room rate I'm getting is $301 (20% off $377). Perhaps it's the specific dates I'm using (6/12 - 6/17). It's the same rate as Disney, but then the total is more at Orbitz due to taxes and fees. Curios, what dates did you use to get that rate? Thx

The Disney 35% off is 6 nights or more. Not sure what the discount is for less than 6 nights. 6/27-7/3 and you have to do only max of 2 people

Offer valid for stays most nights June 15 to August 28, 2014. Book through June 6, 2014. Looks your dates don't qualify for the Disney discount, just the Orbitz
 
The Disney 35% off is 6 nights or more. Not sure what the discount is for less than 6 nights. 6/27-7/3 and you have to do only max of 2 people

Offer valid for stays most nights June 15 to August 28, 2014. Book through June 6, 2014. Looks your dates don't qualify for the Disney discount, just the Orbitz

The dates I'm using falls between the Spring and Summer discount. If I book through Disney direclty, they are applying the spring discount of 30% (except CL and Courtyard which is 20%). Orbitz is not applying the Spring discount or the Summer discount. Their 20% off is off rack rate. Not sure why this is. I guess it has to do with the dates. I put in the dates you suggested and it works perfectly. Already booked flights so dates are not really flexible. Not sure what to do.
 














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