Can someone explain how Room Only works?

[TooBoyz4us]

Having ONLY ever booked packages in the past, I am a little perplexed about Room Only.
Also......I cannot get the resort we hoped for with free dining, so I am thinking of just holding off for a R/O discount.

So, I assume Room Only means just that.
But, if we want/need ofcourse tickets and dining........how do we add those?Because adding them would then make everything a package correct?

 

[focusondisney]

You can actually book the same type of package as you always have. The room portion of the package will be discounted but you will pay full price for tickets & any dining plan you add.

If you book thru the online special offers page. You would select your room & then you can add options for tickets & dining plans. If you call, just tell the agent what you want.

 

[TooBoyz4us]

Oh wow!!! Thank you for the information focusondisney!!!!

 

[focusondisney]

Oh wow!!! Thank you for the information focusondisney!!!!

Welcome!! Good luck!

 

[tinkerbella16]

Yup, you can book the package as you normally do. When the RO comes out, it will be applied to the nights that are included in the offer. I am going 11/5-11/14 so free dining was out for me (and I am happy it was), so I am at least hoping for a RO discount in the near future for my stay at POR Royal Room.

 

[Flamingeaux]

Don't give up on free dining. Keep looking, something may open.

 

[gjaninek]

Thank you for asking I was wondering the same thing.

 

[RookieLady]

If you are buying tickets, get them from Undercover Tourist. They are cheaper and legitimate. I don't use free dining because I come out cheaper with the room discount and the discount from UT. Also, I don't eat the way the dining plan is set up, so I save that way too. When I price out, free dining is always more expensive (but we usually stay deluxe).

 

[bumbershoot]

But, if we want/need ofcourse tickets and dining........how do we add those?Because adding them would then make everything a package correct?

If you add the dining plan, yes you end up with a package. But if you don't you don't have to have a package. Buy from Disney, buy from undercovertourist, etc, add the tickets to your MDE, it doesn't automatically make it a package.

But if the dining plan really works for you financially and the way you eat, then just book a package.

 

[UnderTheRialto]

Can I ask a related question? If a RO (or AP) discount comes out, does it apply to previously booked rooms? I am looking at a room for three nights as part of a split stay, and want a monorail room. Surprisingly, PVB studio is less than any hotel room ($464/night). If I book it now, can I apply RO later assuming one comes out for my dates (mid november)?