Bounceback Info for VALUES! I have info!

[jenga1030]

Can someone explain the advantage of the bounceback? Is it getting the room you want/resort you want/is it cheaper? Is it getting free dining when it may not be offered next year? Help

I think the advantage is knowing that you're guaranteed free dining even if they don't open it to the public in the spring. And if they do offer it, you don't have to worry about being up at 7:00 a.m. to call and make your Reservations.

Now with the adr's being back to 180, you can get those made before free dining is offered to the public. Plus you can be sure you get the hotel you want. It's just piece of mind, really. It's not any cheaper or anything to do it as a bounceback.

And I personally find it easier to leave WDW knowing my next trip is already planned!

 

[CanadianPaco]

That does help! Thanks. We were thinking of doing a split stay on our next trip and we are thinking about next August .... so much to think about and still pack for this trip! And then there's convincing DH ... let's just hope all goes well on this trip~

 

[dznyacct]

I think the advantage is knowing that you're guaranteed free dining even if they don't open it to the public in the spring. And if they do offer it, you don't have to worry about being up at 7:00 a.m. to call and make your Reservations.

Now with the adr's being back to 180, you can get those made before free dining is offered to the public. Plus you can be sure you get the hotel you want. It's just piece of mind, really. It's not any cheaper or anything to do it as a bounceback.

And I personally find it easier to leave WDW knowing my next trip is already planned!

I soooooo agree with you about it being easier to leave WDW when you know that you have another trip booked . We are DVC members so we usually have something in the works. On a trip a few years ago I didn't know if I would be back before our big family reunion trip that was 1 1/2 years away. Every park that I left for the last time on that trip, I had tears streaming down my face as I left. It was HORRIBLE . I leave for WDW in 29 days for my third year in a row birthday trip with my good friend . I am soooo happy to know that I can book trip #4 as soon as we check in (and I know that I will call as soon as I get in my room ).

 

[eeyorepixie]

Thanks, for posting this...I think I am going to book ASM family suite, we usually stay at POR as this is the cheapest option for a family of 5 but I really would like to stay somewhere new for us, we shall see... I am a Deluxe girl on a beer budget.

 

[mom2rtk]

I wish it went into October more next year... we were really hoping to avoid September again so we were also hoping it would be close to October 8 like it was last year for bounceback...

More pondering to do...

Howdy again Lacrosse Lady! We have to quit stalking each other! Well.... I guess great minds think alike......

GREAT news on the bounceback...... I just have to wait and see how I tolerate the September heat....... I'd love to go back, but am thinking the end of October might be better....... I imagine we'll know within a day or 2 of arriving!

 

[mouseika]

Does anyone who's done BB before know what the details are on cancellation and/or changes to the reservation when it's booked BB at the time of the trip?

This year I booked when FD opened up to Disney VISA cardholders but then later had to call back twice and add an extra night, and we changed our room type once.

If we book BB when we're there in Sept, are we committing to every detail or can we make changes to the reservation later without penalty? And is there a different cancellation policy for the BB offer than there is for regular Disney reservations?

26 days and counting.....

 

[abc999]

does anyone know if you can add on to a bounceback offer. for instance... if I book it for next August and then I want to Add another room with a couple more people, would they let me?? I will be there in a few days with 2 of my sons. My oldest can't go this time, but is hoping I get a bounceback offer so I can book it for him and his girlfriend for next year. Do I have to be on the reservation?? and if I book one room, will they let me add another room onto the deal later, once we know who else can go??

thanks

Actually it depends on how many adults you have when you go this time. You can book one bounceback room per adult.

 

[MissMichelle]

Does anyone who's done BB before know what the details are on cancellation and/or changes to the reservation when it's booked BB at the time of the trip?

This year I booked when FD opened up to Disney VISA cardholders but then later had to call back twice and add an extra night, and we changed our room type once.

If we book BB when we're there in Sept, are we committing to every detail or can we make changes to the reservation later without penalty? And is there a different cancellation policy for the BB offer than there is for regular Disney reservations?

26 days and counting.....

You aren't commited. I booked the BB for this trip last August after I checked out (while still laying by the pool before boarding DME) and I made changes since (dropped deluxe dining to regular dining, added nights etc).

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

WAHOOOO! Guess who's going to WDW in September 2010?

DD and me for our third annual Mommy and Me vacation.

WAY TO GO DISNEY!

That’s so cool! It will be Mommie and son third annual WDW vacation next September, this year for our second anniversary we added a Disney Cruise! When are you guys going, Enjoy your time with your daughter!

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Does anyone who's done BB before know what the details are on cancellation and/or changes to the reservation when it's booked BB at the time of the trip?

This year I booked when FD opened up to Disney VISA cardholders but then later had to call back twice and add an extra night, and we changed our room type once.

If we book BB when we're there in Sept, are we committing to every detail or can we make changes to the reservation later without penalty? And is there a different cancellation policy for the BB offer than there is for regular Disney reservations?

26 days and counting.....

Last September I bounced back for this September and in the course of the year I changed at least 10 times, it was never a problem!

 

[pooch]

a couple of extra days before & after I'm really planning to give myself flexibility with flight schedules. Then I adjust when I have exact dates ready. Trying to decide if we can afford the AKL next year.

What do you think, should I book Pop because the Values go quicker & then, if I can swing it, upgrade to AKL (and can I do that at any time even after I leave as long as they have rooms available?) This way I know I'm locked into a room and Reg DDP no matter what. But can you upgrade a BB offer after you leave? Anybody have success doing this?

 

[catne]

a couple of extra days before & after I'm really planning to give myself flexibility with flight schedules. Then I adjust when I have exact dates ready. Trying to decide if we can afford the AKL next year.

What do you think, should I book Pop because the Values go quicker & then, if I can swing it, upgrade to AKL (and can I do that at any time even after I leave as long as they have rooms available?) This way I know I'm locked into a room and Reg DDP no matter what. But can you upgrade a BB offer after you leave? Anybody have success doing this?

We did last year...I booked POP for bounceback while we were there last year - just after Labor Day. After we were back for a few weeks, decided to add 2 people to reservation, and upgrade to POFQ. Was no problem changing my bounceback reservation. Course, the official bounceback offer dates was still going on when I called back to upgrade (I think the promo card in the rooms said offer was good through the middle of October 2008 - I was calling to make the change around Oct. 1 or so.)

Don't know if they will let you upgrade after the offer is no longer out there, though.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

We did last year...I booked POP for bounceback while we were there last year - just after Labor Day. After we were back for a few weeks, decided to add 2 people to reservation, and upgrade to POFQ. Was no problem changing my bounceback reservation. Course, the official bounceback offer dates was still going on when I called back to upgrade (I think the promo card in the rooms said offer was good through the middle of October 2008 - I was calling to make the change around Oct. 1 or so.)

Don't know if they will let you upgrade after the offer is no longer out there, though.

They do, I did it for our reservation in 2008... I changed the dates like 3 times because of airfare. It ended up being $100 cheaper to fly on a Monday.

It was booked through bounceback and we had changed the dates in the winter 07-08

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Howdy again Lacrosse Lady! We have to quit stalking each other! Well.... I guess great minds think alike......

GREAT news on the bounceback...... I just have to wait and see how I tolerate the September heat....... I'd love to go back, but am thinking the end of October might be better....... I imagine we'll know within a day or 2 of arriving!

Really... no kidding... stop stalking me, .

Even if it was middle October, I'd be happy with it. We're still on the fence, September/early October or December. It just gets so HOT!!! No, I'm ok with it but my WDW travel parter hates the heat.

 

[chabs]

They do, I did it for our reservation in 2008... I changed the dates like 3 times because of airfare. It ended up being $100 cheaper to fly on a Monday.



It was booked through bounceback and we had changed the dates in the winter 07-08

I can also vouch for the fact that you can change your hotel after BB is over. We booked the ASSp during last year's BB and changed our hotel and dates about 8 times. We switched from ASSp to Carribean and back to ASSp again-then changed the dates and kept adding days on to our package. I think that booking longer than you think you will need is a great idea-that way I can just drop the dates that I don't need when we make our final decision.

 

[kleckner]

Can anyone tell me how the bounceback works for AP's?

 

[pixie_mtl]

Can anyone tell me how the bounceback works for AP's?

You would have to book a 1 day ticket in a package to get the Free Dining.

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

You would have to book a 1 day ticket in a package to get the Free Dining.

May I ask what AP's ARE?

 

[faindrops27]

May I ask what AP's ARE?

Annual Passes..

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Annual Passes..

Thanks so much!