Armed Forces Salute Room/Ticket Discount: 2011/12 (Spring Break Update)

[Millermom0606]

So has anyone heard anything about the hotel rates yet??

 

[tiger4me2]

I just off the phone with Disney Travel & nothing as yet. She said maybe next week but she really wasn't sure. She did know the tickets were extended but so far no word on the room discount. Said just keep checking. I hope it is soon but she made a point that Disney normally do not post discounts on holiday weekends One can wish though it will be soon

 

[Millermom0606]

O I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE!!!!!!! I need to edit my reservations here soon to move it from September to November SOON......

 

[Mom2apirate&princess]

We are planning a surprise trip for our kids in December. Right now I have reservations at Pop. I'm crossing my fingers for discounted rooms. Last August we went and were able to get a discounted room and the dining plan. I don't remember how it worked but it was great. I hope we hear something soon.

 

[WDWKOOK]

We are planning a surprise trip for our kids in December. Right now I have reservations at Pop. I'm crossing my fingers for discounted rooms. Last August we went and were able to get a discounted room and the dining plan. I don't remember how it worked but it was great. I hope we hear something soon.

Still no details on room-only black-out dates, etc... Only the ticket offer has been finalized.

While you should be able to get the room-only discount for December '11 (most likely if your dates are prior to 12/25) you wouldn't be able to get a discounted DDP, but you should still be able to add the DDP when making your reservation or I believe up to 5 days prior to arrival.

I hope good news comes out soon for everyone

 

[my2princessgirls]

I am starting to wonder if the room only code isn't going to come out until they release 2012 pricing (isn't it August what that is released?). It's what I assumed when they first announced the extension of the military promos, but then I really got my hopes up that they would release the new code sooner. My hope is fading.

Thankfully, my dates are for May of next year so I am not in a big rush, but I feel badly for those that are planning trips from Oct.-Dec of this year!!

 

[vettegirl]

I called yesterday to book the Poly for Nov and still no discount. I am going to keep calling every week until they release. A CM on the phone a few weeks ago told me it will be coming out in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Millermom0606]

As long as the discount comes out before we go in November I'm OK LOL!!!! We CAN pay OOP for the room we have, but WHY would you if you can get a discount ya know?/?

btw, are there any other discounts any one knows of for November??? LOL

 

[Sorahana]

I'm waiting for them to announce it so I can get the discount applied to the rest of our reservation (since we're staying two days past the current end date). Hope it comes out soon!

 

[Steve TLT]

The room discount fare code is supposed to be out mid June.

 

[WDWKOOK]

The room discount fare code is supposed to be out mid June.

Thank you, Steve! Looks like that should work out pretty well for all who've posted that they need to know soon. I assume this means that the blackout dates will of course be released with the code?

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

The room discount fare code is supposed to be out mid June.

Thanks for the info!! I have reservations for Oct and have been waiting for the discount to come out.

 

[Millermom0606]

ummmm, SO....... is it mid June yet??? :

 

[my2princessgirls]

The room discount fare code is supposed to be out mid June.

Thank you so much!!

Do you know how that will work with dates for next year since the rates haven't been released? Will we pay the 1 night deposit, but our rate isn't guaranteed the same way if we did a regular (non-discounted) room only for next year?

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thank you so much!!

Do you know how that will work with dates for next year since the rates haven't been released? Will we pay the 1 night deposit, but our rate isn't guaranteed the same way if we did a regular (non-discounted) room only for next year?

All room-only bookings require a deposit equal to the first night's charge. If you don't book with the military discount, you'll be charged rack rate until you call back to apply the new booking code, then your rate will be adjusted and the WDTC will credit back the difference, assuming availability with the code. I hope I understood your question correctly

 

[my2princessgirls]

All room-only bookings require a deposit equal to the first night's charge. If you don't book with the military discount, you'll be charged rack rate until you call back to apply the new booking code, then your rate will be adjusted and the WDTC will credit back the difference, assuming availability with the code. I hope I understood your question correctly

What I am trying to ask is this: since the rates for 2012 have not been released, I assume that if I make a room only reservation using the military code that is coming out that they will use this years rates to make my reservation. I will then pay my deposit of 1 night (at the discounted rate). Then when they do release next years rates (in August, right?), I assume that they will adjust my total accordingly, but will I owe the difference between what I paid for that one night and what the new rate would be for one night (discounted, of course)? Maybe I will just make my initial deposit for more than just the one (discounted) night so I don't have to worry about keeping track of if I have to pay more in a couple months.

 

[WDWKOOK]

What I am trying to ask is this: since the rates for 2012 have not been released, I assume that if I make a room only reservation using the military code that is coming out that they will use this years rates to make my reservation. I will then pay my deposit of 1 night (at the discounted rate). Then when they do release next years rates (in August, right?), I assume that they will adjust my total accordingly, but will I owe the difference between what I paid for that one night and what the new rate would be for one night (discounted, of course)? Maybe I will just make my initial deposit for more than just the one (discounted) night so I don't have to worry about keeping track of if I have to pay more in a couple months.

OK, I see what you mean, Danielle. Yes, that's how it would work

 

[my2princessgirls]

OK, I see what you mean, Danielle. Yes, that's how it would work

Thank you! I think I will just make my initial deposit for more so I don't have to worry about remembering to make another payment. DH deploys this summer so it's busy enough (trying to fit an entire summer's worth of stuff into 4 weeks) that I don't need that hanging over my head!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thank you! I think I will just make my initial deposit for more so I don't have to worry about remembering to make another payment. DH deploys this summer so it's busy enough (trying to fit an entire summer's worth of stuff into 4 weeks) that I don't need that hanging over my head!

I'm sorry your DH has to deploy. I know how stressful that pre-deployment time period can be. Going to WDW a couple of times while DH was deployed last year really helped pass the time faster for us. I wish you and your family all the best and please pass along my thanks to your DH for deploying and serving his country

 

[dmband]

What I am trying to ask is this: since the rates for 2012 have not been released, I assume that if I make a room only reservation using the military code that is coming out that they will use this years rates to make my reservation. I will then pay my deposit of 1 night (at the discounted rate). Then when they do release next years rates (in August, right?), I assume that they will adjust my total accordingly, but will I owe the difference between what I paid for that one night and what the new rate would be for one night (discounted, of course)? Maybe I will just make my initial deposit for more than just the one (discounted) night so I don't have to worry about keeping track of if I have to pay more in a couple months.

WDW has estimated rates for next yr that they will quote over the phone and use for bookings
my res the estimated was approx $5 a night higher then what was posted online for thi yr