Best rate - Boardwalk?

[EsmeraldaX]

I just booked the Boardwalk for next Feb with my AP best rate. Our current APs expire in Dec. and I plan to renew by then. As long as I renew by the expiration date on my current, I won't lose the best rate, will I?

Also, is this really the "best rate" or is it possible that better rates might come out?

I booked a standard room for $235/night. We're just going for 3 nights and we only plan to hit Epcot, and maybe MGM this trip. We'll be returning most likely in October.

 

[chyam]

Sheri..........
I have posted this on several threads concerning the Best Rate program, I think that is what you just booked, I was very confused about that whole program, I thought that if I booked via the "Best Rate Program" that if a lower rate came out it would automatically be applied, this is the response I got from CR via email, unless they have changed their minds once again, or depending on who or whom you ask but thought people should really know the clarity of this "program".
Dear Cheryl,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Please know that the Passholder "Best Rate Program" is a discounted offer and is not rack rate.

If a guest makes any type of reservation and wishes to apply a discount at a later time, the
discount is not guaranteed.

There are no automatic or guaranteed conversion to
discounts on reservations once made. Special offers are
offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.

We appreciate your understanding.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Please include your full name, E-Mail address, and reservation number if applicable on all
correspondence.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Ronda

WDW Online Communications



Original Message Follows:
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You didn't even address my question...................
MY QUESTION WAS.................
IF I BOOK NOW AT RACK RATE USING THIS SPECIAL PASSHOLDER BEST RATE PROGRAM
DOES THAT MEAN THAT WHEN PASSHOLDER RATES OR FLORIDA RESIDENT RATES ARE
RELEASED THAT I WILL AUTOMATICALLY GET THAT BETTER RATE ????
hope that is clear this time..........................
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From: "Walt Disney World Guest Mail" <guest.mail@wdw.disneyonline.com>
To: "chyam" <chyam@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: Request for General Information about Walt Disney World Resort
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Dear Cheryl,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Please know that there are no automatic or guaranteed conversions to
discounts. Special offers are
offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability
of the offer.

The new Passholder "Best Rate Program" Internet offer may only be booked
online at the
disneyworld.com Passholder website. Adult WALT DISNEY WORLD® Theme Park
Premium Annual, Annual and
Florida Resident Seasonal Pass or Exchange Voucher ID number will be
validated on the website at the
time of booking. The adult Passholder must be part of the traveling party
as the resort will still
verify the Pass at check-in.

Reservations must be made at least 120 days prior to your arrival date.
This offer is guaranteed to
be the best rate available at the time of booking for your travel dates.

A one (1) night NON-REFUNDABLE payment is required at the time of booking,
then the balance paid at
check-in.

Travel dates: October 15, 2005 through December 19, 2005. Booking dates
are through August 21,
2005.
Discount rates are available at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, Value,
Moderate and Deluxe
Resorts.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I'm befuddled.

I know $235 a night is less than rack rate, which I *think* is $305 or therabouts. But should I still keep an eye out for better AP rates?

 

[chyam]

You aren't the only one that is befuddled, but perhaps the dates that you booked are "low" season, I don't really know the answer to your question, I just know that I thought the "best rate program" would have been great in the sense that I would not have to keep checking for the elusive codes! Although I did not like all the rules involved with the program, I also cannot answer your question about getting it cheaper.........sorry.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

You aren't the only one that is befuddled, but perhaps the dates that you booked are "low" season, I don't really know the answer to your question, I just know that I thought the "best rate program" would have been great in the sense that I would not have to keep checking for the elusive codes! Although I did not like all the rules involved with the program, I also cannot answer your question about getting it cheaper.........sorry.

I'm just going to tell myself it's cheaper than the AAA rate and leave it at that then.

 

[TDC Nala]

You would not be able to cancel a Best Rate and rebook to get a better rate without losing your one night nonrefundable deposit.

I have been looking to see if anyone had their best rate reduced after booking and haven't seen where that's actually happened. Of course, nothing lower than the best rate has been released for current bookings.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

You would not be able to cancel a Best Rate and rebook to get a better rate without losing your one night nonrefundable deposit.

I have been looking to see if anyone had their best rate reduced after booking and haven't seen where that's actually happened. Of course, nothing lower than the best rate has been released for current bookings.

I thought it said you could cancel up to 6 days before the trip???

So if something horrible happens, and I can't re-up my AP in Dec. to keep this rate, I lose my deposit??? I wish I'd been aware of that. I mean, I plan to renew in Dec when my dates are up but if something happens and I can't, I planned on downgrading to the AAA discount or rack if need be.

 

[Disneyworldreaming]

no, this is one of the things that stinks with this best rate program. you are locked into the ressie money wise and lose your deposit for the first night. you can change your ressie, to the same resort or upgrade it without any penlety. they actully let me change a ressie from the "BRP" to a AP rate. no charge. because it was less the 120 days out.