Bounceback Information and FAQ Thread - 25-35% off BOUNCEBACKS ARE BACK for 2025! Updated 1/31/2025

[ExcitedForWDW]

Yes, as long as all the dates you want to book are included in the bouceback offer. (Sometimes holiday weekends or marathon, etc. aren’t included)

Thank you

 

[Lsdolphin]

Today is my last day to purchase using the BB offer…so far I’ve compared the BB price with the price I already have for reservations I’ve already made for May, June, Sept., and Dec. either my dates weren’t available to book with BB offer or the price was same as I already had…debating weather to book for next Spring

 

[Tink3815]

Have any bounceback dates been released for 2026?
Thanks

 

[vinotinto]

Have any bounceback dates been released for 2026?
Thanks

No. When (if?) they are released the first post will be updated!

 

[japanese maple]

Hi,

I'm thinking the answer is no, but just making sure - if something like free dining is offered for our dates, we wouldn't be eligible for it if we've already booked a bounce back?

Not complaining, our bounce back deal is AMAZING!!!

 

[vinotinto]

Hi,

I'm thinking the answer is no, but just making sure - if something like free dining is offered for our dates, we wouldn't be eligible for it if we've already booked a bounce back?

Not complaining, our bounce back deal is AMAZING!!!

The last year guests were able to stay at WDW with a FD bounce back was 2019. It hasn’t returned. Last year FD was offered over the summer. It’s a different offer than the bounce back. I had a bounce back booked, but also booked free dining on Disney’s website while I ran the numbers for the same resort and dates.

For us (family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teens), the bounce back without DDP was a better deal, probably because we do a lot of TS. But everyone should run the numbers and make the decision that works best for their family.

And no, you cannot combine discounts. Only one discount can be applied. Free dining requires full prices room and ticket package.

 

[japanese maple]

The last year guests were able to stay at WDW with a FD bounce back was 2019. It hasn’t returned. Last year FD was offered over the summer. I had a bounce back booked, but also booked free dining on Disney’s website while I ran the numbers for the same resort and dates.

For us (family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teens), the bounce back without DDP was a better deal, probably because we do a lot of TS. But everyone should run the numbers and make the decision that works best for their family.

Thanks! We would never take free dining over the bounce back as free dining doesn't really appeal to us in the big picture.

But I mean, if we could add it to our already booked bounce back, why not!

 

[vinotinto]

Thanks! We would never take free dining over the bounce back as free dining doesn't really appeal to us in the big picture.

But I mean, if we could add it to our already booked bounce back, why not!

That would be amazing! I understand now what you’re asking. No, you cannot combine discounts; you can only have one discount at a time. Free dining requires buying a full-priced room and ticket package.

 

[Disturbia]

The last year guests were able to stay at WDW with a FD bounce back was 2019. It hasn’t returned. Last year FD was offered over the summer. It’s a different offer than the bounce back. I had a bounce back booked, but also booked free dining on Disney’s website while I ran the numbers for the same resort and dates.

For us (family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teens), the bounce back without DDP was a better deal, probably because we do a lot of TS. But everyone should run the numbers and make the decision that works best for their family.

And no, you cannot combine discounts. Only one discount can be applied. Free dining requires full prices room and ticket package.

We also prefer room discount vs free dining. This past trip everyone got sick and we left about $500 worth of dining credits unused (savings was about $3400 for 10 nights). It’s really hard to come ahead if you have small kids in the group and/or don’t drink alcohol.

 

[Disturbia]

And new free dining offer for Disney Visa card holder is here (our dates don’t qualify).

 

[vinotinto]

And new free dining offer for Disney Visa card holder is here (our dates don’t qualify).

Yeah, I currently have a very expensive GF CL room booked with a bounce back, so that currently works for me better than FD. But I just saw that GF will be doing lobby renovations during our trip, so I may look for a cheaper room and consider FD!

I posted the details on the FD offer here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-visa-free-dining-offer-coming-book-march-20-26-2025-for-select-late-summer-and-fall-2025-dates.3964586/

Note that it’s now open for Disney Visa, but it will be a GP offer at the end of the month.

 

[lotsohugginbear]

Is anyone who booked an online BB able to make changes to that BounceBack online? I used to be able to to,
but now it just shows grayed out availability at every resort. The BB is for August, I'm sure not every category at
every resort is booked. I've tried incognito mode and clearing cache. Just checking to see if others are having this issue before calling on the phone. I can't stand the condescending tone of the automated system. If she says: "Right?" to me one more time.......

 

[focusondisney]

Is anyone who booked an online BB able to make changes to that BounceBack online? I used to be able to to,
but now it just shows grayed out availability at every resort. The BB is for August, I'm sure not every category at
every resort is booked. I've tried incognito mode and clearing cache. Just checking to see if others are having this issue before calling on the phone. I can't stand the condescending tone of the automated system. If she says: "Right?" to me one more time.......

Yes, I am having the same issue. I had successfully changed a BB on March 3rd. I’ve been trying to check rates to change another for about the last 3 weeks & keep getting the same thing you’re getting.

 

[_mrsryder]

Does anyone have access to BB Poly Tower duo studio available April 18-21?

 

[Disturbia]

Does anyone have access to BB Poly Tower duo studio available April 18-21?

I have the BB offer since I checked out April 7. I can see availability at the island tower with the 25% off room offer but not with the BB (it says change search). I tried for 2 adults and 2 adults+2 children.

 

[Mle8308]

I have the BB offer since I checked out April 7. I can see availability at the island tower with the 25% off room offer but not with the BB (it says change search). I tried for 2 adults and 2 adults+2 children.

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That is not uncommon at all. Only a certain number of rooms are allotted to each discount offer. The fewest are for BB's because it's the largest discount (other than potential AP discounts, usually). And the dates you are looking at are one of the busiest times at Disney, it's Easter Break and school vacation week for many of the Northeast states. And with the Tower being new, it's quite popular right now. Check to make sure that is a Tower Room, it will state a Tower Studio, we can't tell by your screenshot, it's cut off. Unless you want the OG studios in the Longhouses. I'd be happy with a 25% discount for any Poly room during that week, until quite recently, the Poly was often excluded from most discounts or there was almost zero availability.

 

[focusondisney]

That is not uncommon at all. Only a certain number of rooms are allotted to each discount offer. The fewest are for BB's because it's the largest discount (other than potential AP discounts, usually). And the dates you are looking at are one of the busiest times at Disney, it's Easter Break and school vacation week for many of the Northeast states. And with the Tower being new, it's quite popular right now. Check to make sure that is a Tower Room, it will state a Tower Studio, we can't tell by your screenshot, it's cut off. Unless you want the OG studios in the Longhouses. I'd be happy with a 25% discount for any Poly room during that week, until quite recently, the Poly was often excluded from most discounts or there was almost zero availability.

I think @Disturbia was just trying to help a PP who asked if anyone could check for a BB availability

 

[Mle8308]

I think @Disturbia was just trying to help a PP who asked if anyone could check for a BB availability

Yep! I do think that could be the case! Thank you!

 

[Disturbia]

I think @Disturbia was just trying to help a PP who asked if anyone could check for a BB availability

You’re right I was just trying to see availability. We have 2 rooms in the longhouses booked for Nov (thanksgiving week). We are considering changing to AOA Nemo and the price difference is just $1,000 (total Nemo suite vs preferred view studio) for a 7 night stay.

To reply to previous posts I haven’t been able to see availability previously or modify (booked during Dec trip) but I can see new availability with our April trip.

 

[vinotinto]

Checked out today and dates still go only through Dec 2025.

I was hoping for 2026 dates, but alas, it looks like they are too busy still trying to fill up the hot 2025 summer, as they keep dropping offer after offer for the summer and I’m not sure they’re getting enough people to bait. LOL.

On an unrelated note, the weather was BEAUTIFUL. We’ve only been a few times in April, but dang, it’s so much nicer than summer or fall. Sunny, high 70s during the day, cool at night, no humidity, no rain. Felt like CA.