Book Best Rate Thru 2/15/06?

[HLAuburn]

I just read that the latest Mickey Monitor says that you can now book through the "Best Rate" program through Feb 15. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks!

 

[tjmouse]

Yep, that's what it said. Unfortunately, they haven't updated the website yet. I sent an email to Disney about it but haven't heard back yet. I'll keep you posted on what they tell me, if anything.

 

[HLAuburn]

Thanks so much, tjmouse.

If this proves to be correct, what do you think it means for the possible release of AP rates the old fashioned way? Just curious...

 

[tjmouse]

I have been thinking about that, as have a lot of others. If I had to guess, I would say that around mid-August, they will release an AP code through December 19th. I would say that since the Best Rate Program has been so popular (there are hardly any rooms left at most resorts through 12/19 if you play with the website), there will be a very limited number of rooms released with the announced code. I would also guess that the announced code rates will not be any cheaper than the best rate prices. However, if they are lower and the best rates that have already been booked are not changed to reflect the lower rates, Disney is going to get a lot of wicked emails. There is another thread below talking about that.

So, I guess we will all have to wait and see what happens! I hope I am wrong because I know there are a lot of AP holders who missed the 120 day window for the Best Rate Program and I would hate to see them not get a discount.

 

[Tiffany]

I just read that the latest Mickey Monitor says that you can now book through the "Best Rate" program through Feb 15. Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks!

Hi,

I also read this in the Mickey Monitor over the weekend and I sent an email to Disney asking when they were going to have the site updated since the current verison of the Mickey Monitor was indicating that the rates were out. I have yet to get a response back from Disney. I will post when/if I get an answer.

 

[Sandi]

The website still isn't updated today. I look forward to hearing from those of you who contacted Disney about that. How annoying!

 

[tekmom]

Hi, what is the Mickey Monitor? Thanks!

 

[Tiffany]

The website still isn't updated today. I look forward to hearing from those of you who contacted Disney about that. How annoying!

I sent an email to them over the weekend and no response yet.

 

[Tiffany]

Hi, what is the Mickey Monitor? Thanks!

The Mickey Monitor is a publication that Annual Passholders receive via mail and have access to via the Annual Passholder section of the Disney web site.

 

[tekmom]

I haven't ever received anything from Disney about me being an AP holder...guess I'll check the site. Thanks!

 

[tjmouse]

The website has been updated BUT they aren't showing rates yet. Should be any time now.

 

[Tiffany]

The website has been updated BUT they aren't showing rates yet. Should be any time now.

Thanks for the update. I still have not received a response from Disney on the email I sent to them over the weekend.

 

[tclowe]

Don't know if anyone here has the answer, but we want to book in mid-February (going through President's weekend). But Best Rate Program is only until Feb. 16th. Through normal way, if your stay starts in value season, the entire stay is value price for the room. But with the on-line booking, do we need to do two separate reservations (ie 2/10-2/16 under value season, and another ressie for 2/17-2/20 under peak season)? I don't think they can fix this and give me value price for the room during our entire stay from 2/10 to 2/20 if I called CRO. What is your opinion?

 

[Sandi]

I'm in the same boat with crossing over seasons. In the past, if your stay started in value, the rate would extend through the entire stay. I've also done the flip side -- that is, had a couple of days of peak and then value at the end. I did two separate reservations for that 'cuz otherwise you have peak rates for the whole trip. I've had so much trouble with the Passholder's BR website that I don't know what will happen once they get it working. My guess is that you will not need two reservations and that you'll get the value rate for your whole stay (assuming you stay at the same resort and aren't moving).

 

[lilstint]

I'm in the same boat with the 13-20th Feb dates. My question is if we can only book through the 16th how will we know when and IF any ap rates for the rest of the week will be available? Will we need 2 ressies and have to change rooms? What if we don't like the rates? I think everyones makes vacation decisions based on costs (where should we stay, when should we go, can we afford it at all this year?) and this is like buying a pig in a poke. Plus I'll lose my deposit if only rack rates are offered for the rest of the week and I have to cancel. I suppose we can wait until all the dates are available but could we lose out on the first 3 days by then?

 

[tjmouse]

I got an email from Disney stating that the best rates should be updated "soon". Gee that helps.

 

[Renate_do]

Hi,
I now get the bottum to book BR for my clients on the TA site....but didnt find any available date or resort for 0107-02/16, hope it will come up soon.

And there is now a new buttom for AP ressies till 10/04 (not BR)

Greets Renate

 

[Sandi]

lilstint:

Typically, the booking work for "reservations starting on xx/xx/2006," so you should be okay even if the end of your trip is past the date (as long as it's not more than 10 days which is a problem for everyone). But, with the way this is going, this is all speculation only.

 

[lilstint]

sandi,
OOOh I see. That would make more sense. Thanks
Also... there was some talk somewhere that indicated that booking with a voucher would ACTIVATE it. Anyone know if this true? I hope not.

 

[Tiffany]

I got an email from Disney stating that the best rates should be updated "soon". Gee that helps.

Wow!!! At least you got a reply to your email. I am still waiting.