Code watch February 2017

[Sweet Pea Reed]

I booked reservation, tix and dining plan in august for Feb 2017. So if/when discounts come out, I'd just call Disney to see what I might get off my total. Is that right?

 

[Cirlonde]

I booked reservation, tix and dining plan in august for Feb 2017. So if/when discounts come out, I'd just call Disney to see what I might get off my total. Is that right?

That's correct!

 

[keahgirl8]

It looks like you can change it on MDE when an offer does come out. I've never tried it though, and I'm not sure if it would work for Disney Visa discounts.

 

[wvgoofyfan]

There is a rumor that discounts will be released to Visa Cardholders on Wednesday 9/28 and the general public on Monday 10/3. Travel Dates Jan 1st through Mar 7th. No information regarding what properties or amounts.

I have no idea where the rumor came from (and have seen nothing from our reliable source Joe Black although he's been MIA on the boards for awhile). My initial reaction is I'm not sure if this is true or just a Travel Agent blowing smoke.

I have just read the same info on Facebook on one of the specific Resort Groups that I belong to...of course can't say which one or who was giving out the info.....But I intend to be up very early Wednesday morning. Good luck to all getting your discounts and saving lots of money to spend at Disney, lol.

 

[mn51]

Let's hope tomorrow is the day! Good luck to everyone. We will all be going to sleep early tonight and up early in the morning!

 

[cmarsh31]

Best part is - I'll be up early for my ILs! My deals are done, but I'm in charge of their packages too. I'd rather just do it myself than try to convince them to be ready at a moment's notice (and get up early for possibly no reason!)

 

[sunnygirl8503]

I agree let's hope it is tomorrow. I will "see" you all bright and early in the morning Good luck to everyone!

 

[paulahov]

Best part is - I'll be up early for my ILs! My deals are done, but I'm in charge of their packages too. I'd rather just do it myself than try to convince them to be ready at a moment's notice (and get up early for possibly no reason!)

I do it for my parents too but use a TA. My parents never know what they are booking or getting until close to the trip. I just square it away with the TA and tell mom to call with her card number. Heck, I even plan their food. LOL. But we do have a wonderful time together!

 

[Sandy Mouse]

I do it for my parents too but use a TA. My parents never know what they are booking or getting until close to the trip. I just square it away with the TA and tell mom to call with her card number. Heck, I even plan their food. LOL. But we do have a wonderful time together!

That's what I do for my daughters and grandkids. I plan the whole thing and make all the ADRs and fastpasses. I put their deposits on my Disney Visa, so I'm hoping that I can get the discounts for them as well. It worked in 2013. Fingers crossed.

 

[Heathernicoal]

I'm new here, but I'm "hoping" to plan a trip in February. Waiting to see about hubby's work. Anyway, does this deal tend to run out quick? I'm only asking because if the deal is good, that is the only way we would go (if hubby can get it off) but we won't know for another 2 weeks if he will get it off.

 

[Cirlonde]

I'm new here, but I'm "hoping" to plan a trip in February. Waiting to see about hubby's work. Anyway, does this deal tend to run out quick? I'm only asking because if the deal is good, that is the only way we would go (if hubby can get it off) but we won't know for another 2 weeks if he will get it off.

You can cancel up to 5 days in advance of your trip for a full refund I believe. (When I "tested" a booking for check in on 2/25, it told me I could cancel or modify until 2/20.) And there is a decent chance that all of the allotted rooms will book up quickly. Waiting is a gamble. If you're just booking "room-only", I'd say go ahead and book what you think you want. You can always cancel if it doesn't work out.

 

[dd29]

I'm also new to all of this... and this may seem like a dumb question, but can you book with the discount online for Disney Visa cardholders, or do you have to call?

 

[paulahov]

I'm new here, but I'm "hoping" to plan a trip in February. Waiting to see about hubby's work. Anyway, does this deal tend to run out quick? I'm only asking because if the deal is good, that is the only way we would go (if hubby can get it off) but we won't know for another 2 weeks if he will get it off.

If you have a TA, have them book for you and then put the $200 deposit down. This will ensure you get the discount package and can still cancel. You can do all of this yourself as well, I just like using a TA.

It is hard to tell if a deal will run out. Many times it will show sold out but within 2 weeks have more availability as the "courtesy holds" fall off and rooms open up. Another problem could be the room category. If you wait, it may be just preferred rooms or a certain resort and cost you more.

 

[paulahov]

I'm also new to all of this... and this may seem like a dumb question, but can you book with the discount online for Disney Visa cardholders, or do you have to call?

I think you can now but I am not 100% sure. I am sure someone with better knowledge will come along soon.

 

[sunnygirl8503]

I know the free dinning promotion this year you were able to book online and not have to call.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I'm also new to all of this... and this may seem like a dumb question, but can you book with the discount online for Disney Visa cardholders, or do you have to call?

I think you will be able to book online - however my primary concern is whether it will be available online immediate tomorrow. The Visa deals being booked online is a fairly new concept for Disney. I would be prepared to call tomorrow in the event they aren't online.

 

[sunnygirl8503]

I think you will be able to book online - however my primary concern is whether it will be available online immediate tomorrow. The Visa deals being booked online is a fairly new concept for Disney. I would be prepared to call tomorrow in the event they aren't online.

I agree. We all know how Disney IT is so it probably would not hurt to have a phone near by.

 

[dd29]

Thanks, everyone! This is stressing me out - LOL!!!

 

[KGKragle]

Okay, stupid question, where do you look to see if the discounts have come out?

 

[sunnygirl8503]

Okay, stupid question, where do you look to see if the discounts have come out?

I just look in the special offers section on the Disney webpage.