AP Discount

[Deb123]

I have BB rates booked for our F&W trips, but when I called yesterday checking on some different resorts, I asked about the AP rates. The CM told me that the new/fall rates for AP holders would go out July 30th. Guess we will wait and see, but wanted to pass this on. Of course I will be checking to see if the new AP rates beat my BB offers-hope so!

 

[Nicole786]

I have BB rates booked for our F&W trips, but when I called yesterday checking on some different resorts, I asked about the AP rates. The CM told me that the new/fall rates for AP holders would go out July 30th. Guess we will wait and see, but wanted to pass this on. Of course I will be checking to see if the new AP rates beat my BB offers-hope so!

Thanks for that, brings me such hope haha! My guess was July 29th/30th or August 5th! Wishing and hoping so the anticipation will be over!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

What do we think they might be for mid-November? If the general public discount was up to 30% on Deluxe, do we think we'll get 35%?

My guess would be 35% for Deluxe as it is typically 5% better than the public offer for the same dates.

I would be thrilled with 35%. We currently have standard view at AKL booked under the fall promo. If the AP rate is 35% we'd save an extra $250 or so.

 

[MsThumper]

What do we think they might be for mid-November? If the general public discount was up to 30% on Deluxe, do we think we'll get 35%?

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade but, as stated, the key word here is "up to". I certainly have my fingers crossed along with every one else, but the "pickings were slim" on the GP offer.

I went ahead and booked us a RO under the GP offer for BWI for the first week in December even though we are eligible for AP and Florida Residents. We only got 25% off. I know, that sounds greedy, I should be and am thankful for anything we get. Luckily we had already decided that we would like to try BWI for this trip, because there was nothing else available in that time frame in our budget at any of our desired deluxe resorts.

 

[athumann]

There was nothing available with the GP rate at Wilderness Lodge, I wonder if that will be the same case with the AP rate? I hope not!

 

[Deb123]

If you have a BB offer booked already and the AP rates comes out cheaper (and the same room is available) do you just keep your same reservation number for you to change to AP rate?

 

[Babsy]

If you have a BB offer booked already and the AP rates comes out cheaper (and the same room is available) do you just keep your same reservation number for you to change to AP rate?

Yes, if you call they will just change the type of discount on your existing reservation. Good luck tomorrow!!

We have a BB too, but it was only available for half our dates. I'm hoping for either a better discount or one that includes all our dates, OR BOTH!!

Fingers crossed for everyone tomorrow. Lets hope that this is a good one!

 

[Nicole786]

Does anyone know if I have a GP discounted room already, but book AP rate and cancel the GP room do I lose my Fast passes? I make my FP+ selections tonight at midnight! (what a cruel coincidence lol)

 

[Lsdolphin]

Up all night checking and NOTHiNG!

 

[MouseLover24]

Up all night checking and NOTHiNG!

Me too. What time do the discounts usually go up?

 

[Lsdolphin]

Me too. What time do the discounts usually go up?

I thought either mid-night or 6:00 am but apparently I am wrong!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

I'm going to try calling when I get to work. I'll let you know!

 

[Chm635]

Last year rates were online at midnight...I was silly and called at 7am, sat on hold and booked online while on hold!

 

[Nicole786]

I was a little skeptical of today anyway, rates don't usually go up on Wednesdays. It's usually Tuesdays and Thursdays. So lets hope for tomorrow?

 

[Babsy]

Did anyone get their AP discount yet today?

 

[Nicole786]

Did anyone get their AP discount yet today?

No, I don't think they'll be out today. Possibility of tomorrow, but my best guess is August 5th. The last 3 years, these discounted rates came out on a Tuesday.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

I was on hold for 20 minutes and then I had to hang up. My best guess is that if they aren't on the website that they aren't being released today.

And, there will be enough strain on the system tomorrow with the F&W event booking, so I would agree with Aug 5th as a good potential date.

 

[Babsy]

No, I don't think they'll be out today. Possibility of tomorrow, but my best guess is August 5th. The last 3 years, these discounted rates came out on a Tuesday.

Thank you!!

Guess it's still a waiting game!

 

[Babsy]

I was on hold for 20 minutes and then I had to hang up. My best guess is that if they aren't on the website that they aren't being released today.

And, there will be enough strain on the system tomorrow with the F&W event booking, so I would agree with Aug 5th as a good potential date.

Thank you!

What do you mean by the F&W booking tomorrow?

 

[MamaBear58]

So disappointing...I just wanted to wrap this up!!