Bounceback Information and FAQ Thread - 25-35% off BOUNCEBACKS ARE EXTENDED for 2026! Updated 5/22/2025

[Patty Cake]

You can't book a basic package online. You must call to book this type of package.

Thank you.
I thought posters above were saying they had done it. I prefer reservations that I can modify myself. I haven't had any luck with modifying bouncebacks booked on the phone. I always have to call back.

 

[focusondisney]

Some of you have mentioned booking ticketless packages with the BB offer and a $200 deposit. How are you doing that yourselves online? My only option online is to do the room only with one night's deposit. I don't generally mind putting up the one night deposit because it reduces my balance due closer to the trip, but in this case I'm trying to stack up reservations while I'm still eligible, intending to convert them to 2026 dates as soon as they drop. I'd rather just put down $200 for something so far in the future but don't want to call in. Plus every time I call in for BB help, I end up with a reservation that I can't modify myself. (Despite reports by others to the contrary.)

I only book room only. I booked an all stars room only BB for late this year, intending to move it to a deluxe room in 2026 when those dates are released. The All Stars room deposit was less than $150, so even less than a package deposit.

I haven’t been able to change or cancel anything online after calling CRO either.

 

[jennab]

I’ve seen creditable reports online that dates have been extended to 2026, but I’ve tried 3 different dates within the ranges and it’s showing no availability. Anyone having luck?

 

[SaintsManiac-vol.2]

I saw this in Facebook just now

 

[jennab]

I saw this in Facebook just now

That’s what I saw, but when I try to revise my reservations to any of those dates it shows no availability.

 

[SaintsManiac-vol.2]

That’s what I saw, but when I try to revise my reservations to any of those dates it shows no availability.

Interesting. I feel like the dates are weird. All of spring break??? Presidents’ Day/Mardi Gras? Seems odd!

 

[SkyGuy]

I saw this in Facebook just now

I made a BB placeholder res this morning, and I asked Fabian if there were any 2026 dates available. He said not yet, he hasn’t heard any announcements about 2026, but based on his past experience, he believes they will be released “soon- ish”. Not a bus driver, but in the same ball park.

 

[SaintsManiac-vol.2]

I made a BB placeholder res this morning, and I asked Fabian if there were any 2026 dates available. He said not yet, he hasn’t heard any announcements about 2026, but based on his past experience, he believes they will be released “soon- ish”. Not a bus driver, but in the same ball park.

This info was given to TAs

 

[focusondisney]

Yep, still just getting the 2026 calendar & no rooms show as available.

 

[focusondisney]

Interesting. I feel like the dates are weird. All of spring break??? Presidents’ Day/Mardi Gras? Seems odd!

And hardly any in January. I think it points to how bookings have changed due to weather & other events. Maybe spring breakers will be hitting Universal & bookings are lighter than anticipated at WDW.

 

[kdka421]

Just got off the phone - called to see if I could switch my placeholder, the CM said that the offer did drop but they were having trouble with it so they pulled it for now, and Disney told them to tell the guests to “check back later”, but she didn’t know if that meant today or if it would be longer than that.

 

[jennab]

Just got off the phone - called to see if I could switch my placeholder, the CM said that the offer did drop but they were having trouble with it so they pulled it for now, and Disney told them to tell the guests to “check back later”, but she didn’t know if that meant today or if it would be longer than that.

Well good to know it’s not just a few of us then!

 

[Lsdolphin]

I prefer to make my room only reservations on line so I can make changes without having to call but for those who want to take advantage of the 6month booking perk using the Disney Visa Card which gives you 6 months to pay with 0% finance charges you must call to make a ticketless room only reservation that is considered a basic package and eligible for the Disney Visa offer.

 

[jennab]

I prefer to make my room only reservations on line so I can make changes without having to call but for those who want to take advantage of the 6month booking perk using the Disney Visa Card which gives you 6 months to pay with 0% finance charges you must call to make a ticketless room only reservation that is considered a basic package and eligible for the Disney Visa offer.

I’ve never really understood how this is a benefit, unless someone’s trip is coming up soon and they don’t want to have to pay for it until after? For people who book far in advance it’s not really a savings since the total isn’t even due until 30 days prior to the trip anyway.

 

[kitkat4622]

Weird dates. I will continue to wait to change my trip to 2026. Seems like lots of months are missing

 

[vinotinto]

Was coming to post that TAs have been sharing the 2026 dates! Basically the same Jan-Oct dates we saw in the 2025 bounceback, except fewer early Jan dates. OP updated.

 

[jennab]

Was coming to post that TAs have been sharing the 2026 dates! Basically the same Jan-Oct dates we saw in the 2025 bounceback, except fewer early Jan dates. OP updated.

But can TAs even book it? Doesn’t seem like people can book yet.

 

[vinotinto]

But can TAs even book it? Doesn’t seem like people can book yet.

They released it and they apparently had an issue, so I would wait until it gets resolved.

Here’s the email TAs received (I posted it in the OP).

 

[vinotinto]

They released it and they apparently had an issue, so I would wait until it gets resolved.

Here’s the email TAs received (I posted it in the OP).

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And some interesting info in the fine print. It can be combined with the Kids Eat Free and the new Poly Tower is added to the excluded list. Other than that and the beginning of January being completely excluded, it is identical in dates and everything else to what they offered a year ago for Jan-Oct 2025.

 

[ExcitedForWDW]

But can TAs even book it? Doesn’t seem like people can book yet.

What is a TA?