Apply Room-Only Discount to Existing Reservation?

[gemologygal]

It looks like our November trip may line up with the tentative late-fall RO discount dates if this year's dates are similar to what was offered in 2016. (Mousesavers showed the start date of Sunday, 11/6/2016---our 2017 vacation this year starts Sunday 11/5 so crossing fingers!) If the dates do line up, can I call to have the discount applied to our existing reservation or do I have to modify it online and hope a room is available for us under that promotional offer?

 

[MsThumper]

Calling or changing your reservation online should make no difference because your resort and category must be available under the discount under either method.

I have been sucessful in recent years in changing my reservations online for a better rate. I hate calling and I would hate to think that I missed out on a discount waiting on hold.

 

[gemologygal]

Good point about the phone---thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Do you have a room only reservation or a package? You can apply an available discount to a room only rervation online or by calling. With a package, I believe you have to call.

As the PP noted, your ability to do this is subject to there being availability of the particular offer in question for your resort/room type.

I only book room only reservations and commonly do this with my reservations - it's very easy online.

 

[gemologygal]

Do you have a room only reservation or a package? You can apply an available discount to a room only rervation online or by calling. With a package, I believe you have to call.

As the PP noted, your ability to do this is subject to there being availability of the particular offer in question for your resort/room type.

I only book room only reservations and commonly do this with my reservations - it's very easy online.

I have a package currently booked. That's a really good tip about booking just the room. Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I have a package currently booked. That's a really good tip about booking just the room. Thanks!

Note that I am 'pretty sure' you can't apply a discount online with a package. It used to be that way and I'm assuming it still is, but not totally sure. I used to book packages when I first started going but then switched to room-only reservations and just bought tickets separately (before I had an AP)... better flexibility, easier to change online vs. calling, etc.

Good luck!

 

[Lilylogan]

It doesn't hurt to go ahead and try to modify your reservation online - it will let you know the new total and if there's an increase or decrease in price before your finalize.

 

[Paige S]

I am 100% sure that you can modify packages online IF rooms are available. I added free dining to my package when it came out last month. At first my room type did not show free dining available but later that afternoon, it did.

 

[dkrauss]

It comes down to availability. We changed our AP room only reservation twice online without a problem for the Summer discounts. In the end got 3 nights at YC for $280/night..........instead of 3 nights at WL for $320/night! Room type played a roll to but........when you can get a better price at Epcot resort.............how can ya not?

I've found online works best, just need to remember not all resorts or room types will be available.

Doug