Caribbean Beach Resort ** NEWS & VIEWS **

[benebire]

Add me to the list - YIPEEE got poly for $20.00 more per nite.
My kids are gonna be so excited, every disney trip they always ask if we will ever get to stay at the poly. Now it finally came true.
I cannot believe this and feel like i won the lottery.My dates were 10/25-10/28 and i originally had the 109 Disney club code rate.
Good luck to everyone else. Dreams really do come true at Disney.

 

[antkim]

I called this morning to change my CBR ressies-I was afraid that Poly would be booked for my dec 10-15 vacation-I GOT IT!I am getting a rate of 116.00 a night-originally paying 94.00 at CBR.Just wondering what you were paying at CBR to get Poly for 109.00.
FYI I was told that WL was not available for those dates but AKL standard and savannah were!
Thanks again,
Kim

 

[wareagle]

To get $109 at the Polynesian, we were paying $89 at CBR. I think we got an AP rate originally at CBR.

 

[momofbrian]

Well, somehow I "coded" myself out of being able to take advantage of the great rates at the Poly. My upgrade would be an additional $300 total for the 6 nights. Normally it would be a great rate, by my husband says no. We started at a moderate and we'll stay at a moderate.

I was so proud of myself when that last set of codes came out, getting the CBR for such a good rate - reduced our amount by $200 with just a phone call. Well that phone call came back to bite me. Something about the Disney Club code and the package I have. Got the same answer from 3 different agents so it must be true.

 

[antkim]

So 116.00 must be right for my stay.Thanks and sorry about the multiple posts-I didn't realize they were being relocated!!!!LOLKim

 

[arizonacolbys]

Originally posted by cascadecupcake
My very unpleasant and rude CM, Casey, told me it was because this was already a good enough rate for Disney Club members. It is all based on your original ressie.



Hello,

I am new to this board - but really wanted to reply to your message. I too spoke with the same rude CM, Casey!

I originally had the CBR reserved at $79/nt due to an annual pass discount. After much hesitation & grouchiness, Casey put me on hold for 5-10 minutes after only offering a switch to another moderate, (she 1st told me - if I wanted to upgrade to a deluxe resort then I should pay rack rate & change my reservation!) & then came back on the line in a much friendlier tone (have no idea where it came from!) & quoted me Polynesian $109 & AKL $109.

Hopefully Casey cheers up! She sure was a downer. But, we were able to book the Polynesian which is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us (We usually stay at All Star Movies & the CBR was a big move up for us already!) We are ecstatic!!!

Polynesian here we come!!!

Emily

 

[lmack6654]

I also got the Poly for $116. We decided that this opportunity was just too good to pass up. We'll probably never be able to afford to say there otherwise. With five kids, we need two rooms. Now, all five girls can sleep in their own beds if they want. One less thing for them to argue about!!

 

[mom2grace]

From what I can figure out, the upgrade is $22 more per night regardless of your original price for Poly? DC might be an exception?

 

[cascadecupcake]

Hi, ArizonaColbys! Welcome to the boards. Thanks for your reply. I'm glad to know it's her job that Kasey doesn't like, and not me!


momofbrian -

please send me a PM. I have more information about "coding" ourselves out of the better rate.

 

[Princess_Aurora]

So yesterday my travel agent says all she can get is AKL lodge because Poly was booked for my dates. I was a bit sad because it seemed like everyone was getting to stay at the Poly but me So I thought I'd ask if there were any open dates at all so maybe we could split up the reservation. I had never stayed at the Poly before and DH hasn't stayed there in YEARS and it's his favorite resort. So I emailed my travel agent to ask her if she could do that for us. I got an email back today and she said unfortunatly she couldn't split up the reservation. Instead, she got us ALL SIX NIGHTS AT THE POLYNESIAN! Words cannot describe how happy DH and I are. I LOVE DREAMS UNLIMITED TRAVEL!!!

 

[momofbrian]

Cascadecupcake -

I have no idea how to send you a pm, but I'd love to hear what you have to say. (I could probably figure it out if I took the time, but I'm at work right now and you know how that can be) Can you just post it to me??? I'm good and curious as to how this could have happened to ME and only ME (or us and only us if that's the case).

Thanks.

 

[robinb]

momofbrian,

To send someone a Private Message ("PM") just click on the "PM" button on bottom of their post. I noticed that your PMs are disabled. I think it's nice to send someone an occasional message "off-board". You may want to consider enabling yours by changing your "User CP".

When are your dates? You may not be getting a good upgrade because your dates are after mid December which appears to be the current cut off. My dates are 12/24-12/29 and no cheap upgrade for me .

 

[HoosierFantasia]

It seems like people who have booked CBR thru the Disney Club package are NOT getting offered the 10 or $20 upgrades like the people who used other codes like CKO.
Anyone booked thru DC and have been called yet??
Or have you called them, what were you offered??
What are your experiences??
Bill

 

[cascadecupcake]

momofbrian-

I pm'd you.

 

[EpcotBill]

We're checking out of CBR on September 7. I called CRO today just to have them assure me that the resort will be fully operational. The CM I spoke with said everything will be fine, don't worry. She never suggested a transfer or an upgrade, and I didn't mention it either. Well, I'm not worried, but I am a little concerned. Anyone else checking out on the 7th? Are you also a little concerned?

 

[followme2disney]

Originally posted by robinb
I know I said I would wait for "The Phone Call" after my call to CBR Relocation Team crapped out, but I am so jealous about all of you staying at the Poly, at the WL or AKL I can't stand it .

So ... has anyone received an upgrade for Christmas Week?

I called, actually to cancel my reservation at CBR for 12/20-12/26. We had decided to book ASMu (using CKN Code from WDW site) We were afraid to wait until December to hear from them for fear that they would sell out of anything we wanted. They informed me that CBR would still be closed 12/20-12/26. Well, as it turned out they offered us same rate for a moderate transfer, Polynesian for $105 ($20 extra) or AKL for $95 ($10 extra). WL was already booked this week for people that had used the CKO Code (We had booked CBR for $85/night with CKO Code). It seemed like prices and availability are dependent upon how your reservation was initially booked. Well, I ended up cancelling all my other reservations and taking the Polynesian for $105/night. I could not believe they were offering these upgrades during holiday season. I could not pass it up. And it will be our first time at the Polynesian. I am so excited.

My advice is make the call. Don't wait...they may sell out of the upgrades. When you get through to CRO just tell them that you have a reservation for CBR this Fall, you know it is going to be closed, and that you would like to speak to someone that can help you with this situation. I had no problems whatsoever. The deal was offered to me before I even had the chance to ask for it.

 

[Jinnyboom]

I am booked through DC (room only package)....I got AKL for $12 more per nite (Savannah view)....WL (Courtyard) was the same rate.....POR/FQ was at my CKO (still DC) rate of $94 per nite.

 

[jeank74]

I would like to know who has been told about the sold out for Poly and for when.

Thanks!

 

[jeank74]

Princess Aurora,

I am very happy for you!!! Who is your agent?

 

[WDWHound]

Thats Great!!! Congratulations!!!