AP's Not out yet

[sneezy1956]

I just called at 5:50 p.m et on 4/2 and once again no AP's. I got a very nice young lady that tried to find a better rate for me but nothing better then I have. $94 a night at CBR.

I sure wish they would let us know something

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

I haven't read all 7 pages of this thread, so forgive me if this is a repeat, but does anyone think that the "comeback" offer has affected the ap rates??

 

[Pig Pen]

I always wonder if WE are inadvertantly affecting AP rates. Think about it. We are holding ressies at rack or code rates. Disney may be thinking, "Hey look at all these ressies...we don't need AP rates" - while we are all waiting to switch our higher prices ressies to lower prices AP rates.

I have no idea how many people actually do this. In fact, how many people hold APs?

 

[onceuponadream]

TigrLvsPooh--Some replies have been that maybe they'll only be special code rates for Disney Visa members. Some feel maybe just general public codes. I'm not sure if anyone specifically mentioned the comeback codes as a reason no AP rates yet(but it's anybody's guess .

weluvpluto--I was thinking the same thing! I think since no AP rates probably for Easter weeks and Easter being so late this year...maybe that's the reason for AP's being released really late. Thanks for checking this out. 3 weeks prior would mean next week or possibly not til a week from Monday if they are waiting for the current code to expire (April 9). . I'm just guessing but it gives me hope and something to keep me busy while impatiently waiting

 

[cindala]

Guessing anymore at this point when the AP rates will come out is a crap shoot!

I have been an AP passholder for many years. Last year the AP rates were released January 26, but all the previous years, they were released in March. Who knows what they are thinking this year!!!!

I just hope they are released soon, and that I can actually apply them to my reservation.! I don't arrive until 7/3, and if the AP's are only released through that date, and I can't use it on my ressie, ( since every other discount can't be applied) then I have to wait for the new set to come out from 7/4 on!

 

[sm4987]

I'm not gonna worry about it. I have a great rate, and I wonder if they will be able to beat what they already have done. Of course my mind wishes that they would give us a HUGE discount off rooms. One can wish huh!!

 

[denman007]

IMO, I don't think we'll see AP rates.

 

[SueOKW]

I've read in a number of places that AP cardholders get discount prices. I am here in WDW now, coming back in August and plan to go again next Feb to really take advantage of my tickets.

My concern is that the room discount was a big reason i bought the AP - our August trip is non-DVC.. SO - i called today and was told by the cast member that he would say that getting room discounts is not a reason to buy an AP. .and he would have strongly recommended i not buy an ap if that was one of my reasons... he said thinks like 'i wish i could say call back monday or tuesday, but i can't.' etc..

so.. i am suspicious there will be no discount. I am also concerned the bounce back - or whatever it's called - discount is not happening any more either. We've been here for 6 days and I've not seen or heard any sign of things hanging from doorknobs here at OKW.

so - my august trip is looking a little bit too expensive as it stands right now!!
sue

 

[floridafam]

SueOKW,

Did you get my reply to your post over on the DVC board.

I have a code that you can try but when I posted it on the DVC board it was removed.

I PM'd you. I believe CRO is open until 10pm. Give them a call.

 

[DebbieB]

I can't believe they have all these codes that are basically the same discount ($25 off value, $50 off moderate, $100 off deluxe) and then have no AP discount. Even if they make it the same as the codes you think they would do it just to say there was a discount.

 

[ugadog99]

Not that I really expected good news, but I checked at 7:15 am ET and no APs yet.

 

[gepetto]

Originally posted by DebbieB
I can't believe they have all these codes that are basically the same discount ($25 off value, $50 off moderate, $100 off deluxe) and then have no AP discount.

When did $100/night become such a bad discount?

I don't believe they're going to do AP rates either. I think they realize that a LOT of people are buying one AP for one member of their party and using it for hundreds of dollars in room discounts. IMHO, the AP rates were originally meant for the people that go to WDW fairly often, as opposed to the family that just buys one AP for a discount on a single trip.

 

[lizzie64]

Me too ugadog,

I'm really starting to believe that AP rates won't be available for the next time period. Can't understand the reasoning, but it's just a gut feeling.

I still have to decide whether to change everyone over to AP's or go ahead and buy them their hoppers. I already have an AP for myself. If there are no discounts this time period I seriously doubt I'll make another trip down, so Park hoppers may be the way to go.

Good thing paramount gets them to you in a couple of days.

 

[DebbieB]

When did $100/night become such a bad discount?

It's not bad on the lower priced rooms. But when you are talking about a $385 room (1 bedroom OKW that I am waiting for 2 weekend nights), it's about 25%. When you are talking about a $239 room (AKL standard), it's over 40% off. Previously AP discounts have been in the 40% range across the board, not a flat dollar discount.

 

[Dalpal]

At this point I would take ANY discount that is good for AFTER 7/3.
We dont go until 7/16. They dont even have codes for then, much less AP rates!

 

[lizzie64]

Originally posted by DebbieB
It's not bad on the lower priced rooms. But when you are talking about a $385 room (1 bedroom OKW that I am waiting for), it's about 25%. When you are talking about a $239 room (AKL standard), it's over 40% off. Previously AP discounts have been in the 40% range across the board, not a flat dollar discount.

You're absolutely right DebbieB,
AP rates were always a percentage across the boards. Usually 35-40%. Didn't matter what resort or room class.

 

[Campingbuddy]

Nothing yet....as of 8:40 a.m. Central time

 

[Tess]

My husband just asked at ASMu desk this a.m. if there were any passholder rates beyond 4/9 yet (guess he didn't trust me to stay on top of it while he and our son were gone ) -- the CM at check-in just chuckled. . . He took that as a no.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by gepetto
When did $100/night become such a bad discount?

I don't believe they're going to do AP rates either. I think they realize that a LOT of people are buying one AP for one member of their party and using it for hundreds of dollars in room discounts. IMHO, the AP rates were originally meant for the people that go to WDW fairly often, as opposed to the family that just buys one AP for a discount on a single trip.

Have to agree with your thinking. The Company seem to be getting wise to a lot of things that people have been doing for a long time that while not "against the rules" is not really within the spirit that Disney intended either. I think we're gong to see less and less discounts available to 'anybody", and more and more segmented marketing, Disney trying to bring in the guests that they really want...based on their demographic studies as well as the information in their database. Tack on the new Visa card, and it really skews a lot of their previous marketing efforts. DVC members who are going to make multiple trips on an AP and don't care about room discounts (and there are a LOT of peopel who fill this category!) also have to be brought into the equation.

By using restricted code rates, they will be able to better target their audience and bring in those who might not come otherwise. Most of you looking for AP rates already have something booked and are just looking for a better deal. They've already got you as a captive audience, they already know you're coming, and they have a pretty good idea on how much you'll spend. not only that, but they also know that you're going to spend it one way or another, so bottom line, they're going to get their money.

On the other hand, by offering special code rates via postcard or other marketing initiatives, they can try to draw back guests who might have gone to WDW only once a few years ago, wouldn't buy an AP--probably don't even know it exists, and are looking at vacation options. They are not the WDW nuts we all are They get an attractive offer, and they might choose to spend their money at WDW rather than taking it to another vacation destination.

I might be wayyyy off the mark, but if I were WDW I would rather bring in new blood than offer tremendously discounted rates to "regulars"--I know you guys are going to come anyhow.

Probably not what most of you want to hear, but Disney has become much more sophisticated in their marketing and data mining, and I think the days of a lot of the older "normal" discounts are numbered.

Anne

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Anne,
You are right about Disney getting more sophsiticated with its marketing. I noticed with the Disney Visa alone different codes are being offered to different individuals (based on region, I am guessing, but I had a Florida Resident Discount Visa offer (room only) and someone else from another state had a package discount for the time period past 7/3. Others had no offers for this time period).

I wouldn't be surprised if there is no AP rate. Finally a reason to be happy I am a Florida Resident.