AP rates for December...

[llqool]

We have reservations for Dec. 3 - 11 staying at Pop Century. I called & was told only the Cabins were available with the AP rate for our time frame. Unbelievable!! Last Dec. we paid $49 a night at Pop. We are also going the end of this month with 2 grandchildren & couldn't get the AP rate!! We do have $65 rate with AAA - so guess that we will be happy getting that!!

well, breaking out the room only portion of a quote the CM gave me for a non-preferred AP package at POP, it seems like the AP rate during our time frame was about 66 something, so it wouldn't have been a *huge* savings. (if that makes you feel better!)

we *were* able to get the AP rate starting on the 12th -- it's not that it was so great, esp compared to the PIN we had had, it's that we could finally add dining without having to pay the rack rate!

 

[pixeydust]

Woo-hoo, got it! We just saved $514 over our AAA rate at POFQ, couldn't be happier!!! Thanks DIS!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I just saved $542.22 on my 8 night ressie at POFQ and that is about $350 savings over AAA

Suzanne

 

[Golf4food]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all. (The only Mod that shows up for a discounted rate in the booking area for our dates is CBR - would save us $300 but we've stayed there twice already... we'll just stick with POR and hope they maybe extend the discount there at some point...)

 

[Mermaid_Ariel]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all.

Wow.

 

[Miniefan]

I think I might be confused, I was under the impression that the only way you could book the dining plan with an AP was to purchase a one day ticket, has this changed? I have always wanted to buy AP's but it has never been cost effective for us with purchasing the DP and the one day tickets as well, could someone please help me out and answer this for me. I would just call CRO but it seems like everytime I try to call them I get information that I know is absolutely wrong so I thought I would ask my fellow Disers first.

TIA
Kim

 

[Tigger24U]

The details do not mention moderates, but if you go in and use the Book your Stay link, Moderates ARE included.

I was able to get Port Orleans Riverside for $129 a night for Oct. 16-19. Regular room rate was $165 a night I believe.

So just because it is not mentioned doesn't mean it is not available.

TTFN

 

[PrincessAlways]

They've updated the pass holder section of the website with some of the details but there are restrictions on number of nights for Fri/Sat arrivals and a lot of blackout dates. The also only have listings for Values and Deluxe Villas - no mention of Mods at all.

Yes, that answered a lot of questions!! I just checked it! It's completely blocked out for 12/4 through 12/12. NO AP RATES AT ALL!!!!! My dates are 12/5-9. Oh well. I'm still going!!!!!

 

[Sleeping Becca]

Just called again and the code PWE did not save me any money over my AAA rate for my POP reservation 12/6-12/13.

 

[Charleyann]

I just called back for Haha's

Still nothing available for the Polynesian. Not even for concierge. DF said we'll still pay rack rate since it's for our honeymoon. But, still ouch at the rack rate for a Garden View room.

I had movies booked for Dec 5-6 th. To use my AP I had to switch to Sports.
It saved $65 dollars...

We then go back to Movies preferred with 40% off until Dec 15th and then %40% off for POFQ. I wish we could have gotten one resort/one room all the away across the boards, but it wasn't available with the code or AP...

Well, I definitely saved and should be happy with what I got!

Charleyann

 

[mousiemom]

i know when we went in 2007 with our AP, we would make our ressie w/the ap code but we never had to show our AP @ ck in (6 times) but here's my question: we are going in feb. and we have myw tickets left over that we want to upgrade to an AP. so, when we ck in we will not have our ap. don't we have to go to the ticket booth at the parks to have these upgraded?
Help!!
mousiemom

 

[WDW08]

We switched our dates from 12/4-7 to 11/30-12/3 and also switched from WL to AKL and the AP rate was $159/night for standard! WOOOHOO!!! We are saving over $300!!!! I'm just glad our dates were flexible!

 

[angey77]

So, I had to actually come to the Dis this morning to find out AP rates were out (for some reason, my thread subscription is not reaching my inbox!).
Anyway, I call for Dec. 5-7 (we need a place to stay for the weekend before AKLV). I didn't even ask about values since Pop is booked up already at rack rates. The very nice CM told me there was only CSR suites at around $600ish and a three-bedroom at OKW for well over $2,000. Ummm, yeah. She said occupancy that weekend is up like crazy over last year, but she thinks it was because of the parade taping at MK. I told her I wish everyone would stop discovering my secret of going to WDW in December!
So, I used an AP voucher and got online just now. Remember, my dates are in "black-out dates" for AP rates. I see AS Sports for $54 per night. dang! So, I booked it. It goes against my "I dislike All Stars and will never stay there again" stance on life (especially during Pop Warner), but that's a deal to me and I just can't pass up a deal! I figure I'll just be sleeping there for two nights, right?
Booked it and hoping maybe some other resorts leak between now and December!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I think I might be confused, I was under the impression that the only way you could book the dining plan with an AP was to purchase a one day ticket, has this changed? I have always wanted to buy AP's but it has never been cost effective for us with purchasing the DP and the one day tickets as well, could someone please help me out and answer this for me. I would just call CRO but it seems like everytime I try to call them I get information that I know is absolutely wrong so I thought I would ask my fellow Disers first.

TIA
Kim

That changed this year. In fact I am already booked at the CR NEXT year with an AP plus DxDDP (although my rate is rack rate now since it is way to early to know if there will even be an AP rate then)

 

[DisneyMom]

Saw this post, called Dreams (they were already working on all the AP ressies) and found out DS#1's total for POR 12/13 - 12/23 (wedding is 12/15) will drop by $450!!!! Woo hoo! Thank you to the DIS once again!! (And I'm a hero today for pointing this out to him!)

 

[Miniefan]

That changed this year. In fact I am already booked at the CR NEXT year with an AP plus DxDDP (although my rate is rack rate now since it is way to early to know if there will even be an AP rate then)

Thanks!!! I wish I had paid closer attention, I could have saved money on my last trip in May!! I called CRO and this is going to save me close to $400 and that is with buying Ap's which to me is a savings in and of itself because next trip we will only be paying for the room and the dining plan. Yeah me!! I really feel like an ****** for not knowing this for my last trip though, I am really kicking myself now, but you live and you learn. Thanks again.

Kim Magical Holidays here we come!!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Thanks!!! I wish I had paid closer attention, I could have saved money on my last trip in May!! I called CRO and this is going to save me close to $400 and that is with buying Ap's which to me is a savings in and of itself because next trip we will only be paying for the room and the dining plan. Yeah me!! I really feel like an ****** for not knowing this for my last trip though, I am really kicking myself now, but you live and you learn. Thanks again.

Kim Magical Holidays here we come!!

You probably wouldn't have saved in May, I don't believe the change took affect until after that. We went in June and it wasn't avail then, but was avail for my Aug trip, but since we will only be there for the weekend, it made no sense since we won't be spekding that much on food then.

It did save me a ton on my December trip though.

Suzanne

 

[Miniefan]

You probably wouldn't have saved in May, I don't believe the change took affect until after that. We went in June and it wasn't avail then, but was avail for my Aug trip, but since we will only be there for the weekend, it made no sense since we won't be spekding that much on food then.

It did save me a ton on my December trip though.

Suzanne

Ok, so maybe I won't have to dwell on it now, it always peeves me when I find out I could have saved some money somewhere and paid full price without knowing about it.

Kim

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Ok, so maybe I won't have to dwell on it now, it always peeves me when I find out I could have saved some money somewhere and paid full price without knowing about it.

Kim

Me, too, that is why I shared that.

Suzanne

 

[abouley]

I was wondering if someone who had access to the AP website would tell me if there are any AP discounted rooms available for Thanksgiving weekend 28-30? I'm guessing there probably aren't and I really can't call right now..... if anyone is willing to look for me, I would be very appreciative!!!!

Alison