Discounts for Christmas week?

[Boardwalk Tigger]

I am planning a vacation to Disney coming in on December 27th and staying for a week. Are there ever any discounts for Disney rooms at this time period? I am a Disney veteran but have never stayed in Disney at this time. I think there are probably no discounts then and I would be best to take a room at the Dolphin with their teacher rate. Would appreciate it if anyone knows of room discounts then such as AP. Thanks so much.

 

[kdibattista]

Although I have not had any experience this week either... I have heard many, many times that there is pretty much no chance of a discount that week. Sorry!!!

 

[joyful]

We went this past Christmas/New Year's and there were no discounts to be had at any Disney Hotels. I checked endlessly. We booked the Swan through DU and got a great rate of $189 (for Christmas week, that's pretty good).

If you are looking for a deluxe hotel that week, the Swan or Dolphin may be your best bet.

Hope this helps.

 

[CarolMN]

That week is peak season for WDW. I cannot recall ever seeing any discounts for Disney resorts during that time period. Even for Christmas 2001, you had to arrive on or before 12/25 to get a discounted rate.

Best to plan on rack rates if you want to stay at an on site resort during that time.

Best wishes - Carol

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

Thanks for the information. I didn't think there were discounts at that time period but thought I'd better check with the experts here.

Now I just have to pick between the Swan and Dolphin and snag a discount.

 

[Piglette]

Check out this page on mousesavers. It has a historical listing of discounts and when they became available.

http://www.mousesavers.com/faq.html#codetrends

 

[jaw62901]

I already made reservation for around the same time you will be there Dec 26 to Jan 3. I have read and read and read on almost every board that I could find and everyone said the same thing. There usually are no discounts out for this time.

I checked with Swan and was able to get an AP rate for a Club Level-Conceirge room, with a King size bed, with a view facing Epcot for $209.06 per night. I also know that they have Jr. Suites available for the same time from for around $275 a night.

By staying at Swan or Dolphin, you would also be in walking distance of MGM and Epcot which I thought was major plus.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

What made you choose the Swan over the Dolphin for Christmas week? Is the Swan nicely decorated for Christmas? I presume the Dolphin will be. I heard they havea large tree in the lobby. Thanks again

 

[jaw62901]

Since I haven't been to WDW in almost 23 yrs and am going by myself, I wanted to stay in a luxury type hotel. All of the "disney" resorts that offered concierge service were way to expensive. Once I started looking at both the Swan and Dolphin, I went with the Swan, since all of the rooms have gone through renovations and have the new heavenly beds in them. Also the fact that I could stay in a very nice room with concierge service for 209.06 sealed the deal. This is about the same price as what I would have spent at a moderate disney resort (CBR, COR, etc), but get a luxury resort stay instead. It was also a plus to have MGM and Epcot within walking distance. If you need anymore information feel free to let me know.

 

[Cruelladeville]

Actually, there have always been discounts at Disney hotels for Christmas, if you are willing to adjust your dates slightly. Last Christmas I stayed in BC beginning December 24-Jan.2 for $159 per night. I wanted to go on the 26th, so I just had to go two days earlier than usual. Two years ago I got a one bedroom villa for cash at BWV for $229 per night. Again, I arrived on the 24th of December. Both years the rates showed up on Disney's web site, and then I called to confirm that those rates were really available.