cash reservations-- any discounts?

[jmurphy625]

I may want to add on two nights to a June reservation and thinking of paying cash. Since it's only just over 2 mos. away I'm thinking our resort options may be better if we just pay cash. (adding on to AKLV trip)

Are there any discounts for DVC members...either at a DVC or non-DVC property. I'd like try for anything in the Epcot area. In a pinch I could end up at the dolphin/swan with the teacher discount---but then I'll loose my return ME transportation.

Thanks.

 

[hockeyprincess]

If you're a member of DVC there is a 25% discount on rack rate for rooms @ DVC resorts and maybe others, but def. DVC resorts. Call MS and book thru them. We added 2 nights cash at OKW for our stay, weekend nights to save points!

 

[Deb & Bill]

DVC members only get discounts on DVC villas. And the 25% discount is not always available.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

We got the discount over Easter weekend, so I'm sure it is ALMOST always available since that is the busiest time--perhaps Christmas is another story--call and ask.
Robin M.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We got the discount over Easter weekend, so I'm sure it is ALMOST always available since that is the busiest time--perhaps Christmas is another story--call and ask.
Robin M.

No, it's not always available. You have to ask and you might not get it.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

The 25% discount is "subject to availability." There is apparently a quota at each resort per night. Once they've offered a certain number of rooms at the discounted rate for a date, the discount is no longer available.

 

[jmurphy625]

Thanks for the info (I've gone through the Member Guide and all over the DVC site and and couldn't find any info about it). I'll call MS when I narrow down my details.

 

[Chuck S]

If you are an annual passholder, there may be some good passholder discounts on cash rooms. But they are seasonal, so they may not be available for your travel dates.

 

[circhead]

You might want to try waitlisting for the resort you're alreadly in through MS and doing a member discounted cash reservation at the same time.
You can waitlist for up to 7 days before arrival and I think you have until 5 days before arrival to cancell a cash reservation. Not exactly sure how that works if you're cancelling a DVC member discounted room but I know if it's an Annual Pass reservation you have the 5 day window.

The last time I did a cash reservation the Annual Pass rate through CRO was cheaper. Sometimes having an A/P will pay for itself in a night if you have to get a cash room, but then you have to get the use of that A/P now burning a hole in your pocket.