Costco packages increase

[Zbugz]

FYI, I noticed today that Costco's packages have increased overnight, and they no longer offer a 6 day parkhopper option.

 

[DopeyLisa]

Yes, I just checked and they went up by $41 per person! Funny thing is that I asked when I booked on Friday if the park hopper prices were the new higher prices and they said yes, but maybe that is the increase? I know some retailers had an agreement to sell at the old prices through this weekend...

 

[DisneytheKid]

zbugz, did you happen to see what they are charging for the 3 day parkhopper? Thanks!

 

[Girimama33]

As of 6/10 all third party ticket distributers must price packages based on the current DLR ticket prices...the new ticket prices also included no longer offering 6 day PH's.

 

[DisneytheKid]

Good to know. So does this mean that I might as well buy tickets at the gate from now on or will there still be promotional pricing?

As of 6/10 all third party ticket distributers must price packages based on the current DLR ticket prices...the new ticket prices also included no longer offering 6 day PH's.

 

[Zbugz]

zbugz, did you happen to see what they are charging for the 3 day parkhopper? Thanks!

The price is buried in the package price, so I cannot tell what it would be exactly. The package prices appear to be identical to the ones through WDTC but have added benefits. As a PP stated, they appear to be up ~$40 person (+tax).

HTH

 

[Babybears]

The package prices across the board (WDTC, Costco, AAA, etc) have all increased starting today to be reflective of the new increase in price of the park hopper tickets. Previous reservations appear to be locked in at the old prices as long as you do not make any changes to your package. This will affect people who may want to apply a promotion (if one comes out) to their reservation, but will have to then also factor in the new ticket prices as the previous locked in rate would be null.

 

[jilld11]

If you are booking a package that includes air and hotel, you can add on 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 day park hoppers with Westjet Vacations. They are the new prices, but at least you can still buy 6 or 7 day hoppers. They also have the 1 park per day for 3, 4, 5 ,6, 7 and 8 day passes. I just checked and they are indeed there and available

 

[Girimama33]

Good to know. So does this mean that I might as well buy tickets at the gate from now on or will there still be promotional pricing?

Not necessarily ~ Depending on the time of year, Disney may have promotions on PH tickets. You can also check sites like the one posted above, Getawaytoday.com and Arestravel.com

Costco packages are at least hotel and park tickets, so if you want to book through them, you have to get the tickets through them too.

I always price the tickets/hotel separately and if the price is comparable, I book it through Costco (I love all of the extras they provide).

 

[Zbugz]

Previous reservations appear to be locked in at the old prices as long as you do not make any changes to your package.

Today I was able to change my dates and add two nights on my previous reservation at the old prices. I'm not sure if that was just a loophole or normal.

 

[Babybears]

Today I was able to change my dates and add two nights on my previous reservation at the old prices. I'm not sure if that was just a loophole or normal.

Cool, that is good to know!! Hope it wasn't just a loophole. Maybe it has to do with paying more/adding more (instead of trying to apply a promotion). Either way, I think that is great news.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

The package prices across the board (WDTC, Costco, AAA, etc) have all increased starting today to be reflective of the new increase in price of the park hopper tickets. Previous reservations appear to be locked in at the old prices as long as you do not make any changes to your package. This will affect people who may want to apply a promotion (if one comes out) to their reservation, but will have to then also factor in the new ticket prices as the previous locked in rate would be null.

FYI: Costco and AAA packages are booked through WDTC. Since WDTC packages went up today, so did the rest.

 

[Zbugz]

Cool, that is good to know!! Hope it wasn't just a loophole. Maybe it has to do with paying more/adding more (instead of trying to apply a promotion). Either way, I think that is great news.

I made my changes in two installments. The first one I just changed the dates. The second I added two days. I think you are right; it would have cost more to apply a promotion. Yep, great news!

 

[Domchi002]

I was also planning on purchasing a Costco DLR package but wondering if anyone knows if Costco will adjust the package if a promotion comes out?

Has anyone been able to do this before?

Thanks!

 

[DopeyLisa]

The rep at Costco told me they would adjust anything we needed up to 30 days prior to the trip.

 

[DisneytheKid]

The price is buried in the package price, so I cannot tell what it would be exactly. The package prices appear to be identical to the ones through WDTC but have added benefits. As a PP stated, they appear to be up ~$40 person (+tax).

HTH

Ok. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[DisneytheKid]

Thanks Girimama33! I'll definitely use one of those companies!

Not necessarily ~ Depending on the time of year, Disney may have promotions on PH tickets. You can also check sites like the one posted above, Getawaytoday.com and Arestravel.com

Costco packages are at least hotel and park tickets, so if you want to book through them, you have to get the tickets through them too.

I always price the tickets/hotel separately and if the price is comparable, I book it through Costco (I love all of the extras they provide).

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I was also planning on purchasing a Costco DLR package but wondering if anyone knows if Costco will adjust the package if a promotion comes out?

Has anyone been able to do this before?

Thanks!

Yes. Just like booking directly with Disney.

The rep at Costco told me they would adjust anything we needed up to 30 days prior to the trip.

The Costco Rep on the phone is actually a Disney rep. When you call you are actually talking to WDTC.

 

[disneydreamer74]

I just booked my Costco package last Friday! After reading this post I called to verify that my price had not been increased because we only put half the price of the package down when we booked. She said the new increase will apply to new trips. I was starting to get nervous!! Would have been nice though if travel companies would have given a heads-up.