Disney Visa and Alamo Codes 8/31-9/7

[marymrg]

I was looking at the Alamo codes that came in the Disney Visa newsletter and I can save $23 on an intermediate vs. my Emerald Aisle reservation. I made this a long time ago for $143 with the Priceless code. While standing in line doesn't appeal to me, I can add my Quicksilver number when it arrives and hopefully be able to stand in a shorter line. Then, do I get to still pick out my car or do they assign one to me?

I know the pickings on the Aisle have been slim lately and there are only two of us so I don't need a larger car. In fact, if I downgrade to a compact, I can save even more.

Since the saved amount isn't earth shattering, I am wondering if it is worth the wait. Any suggestions?

 

[maraakl]

You can pick your own car at Alamo. They share the cars with National.

 

[marymrg]

That's what I thought. I am on the fence though..............National's service has always been great.

 

[lawgs]

was checking alamo rates today for an upcoming trip, and tried to enter my Quik Silver number but it was rejected

thus, i called the Quik Silver number on the back of the card i had

the representative that i talked to said they are revamping the whole program and although it will still be free to sign up there will be conditions applied

if you have been "deactivated" ( have not used the card within the last twelve months ) the only way you can "reactivate it" will be to "get" 5 Alamo rentals under your belt

if you are wanting to sign up for the first time, according to the representative, you will not be able to do so until you have the same 5 Alamo rentals

he said they had taken the "kiosk" machines out of the system

he said there are thousands of people who are in a similar situation as i am due to this new program

he also said that a lot of the locations, orlando being one of them ( but not all locations ) not only do they share facilities but also cross share the "fleet" and that in orlando you are assigned a "class" of car at the desk, and when you get to the garage you go to the Alamo aisle having that class and can choose whatever is in that aisle ( so it is very similar to National )

he actually verified this all with the orlando office while i was on the phone on hold

he said they were going towards the "total sharing concept" with the company in the future but was not certain when and how fast



alas, there was nothing i could do about getting Quik Silver reinstated so if i do rent alamo it will be a "long wait" maybe.....the last time we were in orlando the Alamo line was queue like a Disney ride

oh well, that would get us some early "standing in line" practice

smilawgs

marymrg

just got this rate for your dates ( using 9 am to 9am ) of course if your times are different it will affect the rate...

Full Size Car
4-Door/Automatic/Air


Chevrolet Impala
or similar

Pickup:
Orlando Intl Airport, FL (MCO)
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
9:00 AM

Dropoff:
Orlando Intl Airport, FL (MCO)
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
9:00 AM


Estimated Total=$124.03 USD

you also might want to call the QuickSilver information number to see if they are "holding" back your enrolment ( i wanted to re enrol and he said i would have to have 5 rentals first )

the number is 1-800-882-5266

 

[marymrg]

That's about what I got for the intermediate (maybe a dollar or two less). I still have to wait a few more days for the Quicksilver number via email. I think I read on Mousesavers that there is a separate line for Quicksilver members. That is, if I get the number.

In the meantime, I also checked Dollar. They also have an almost identical rate when using the MAG promo. If I nix the National reservation, then I would probably go with Dollar.

Pros's for National - no lines, no waiting very slight possibility of driving a better car

Pro's for Dollar - cheaper, better service than Alamo, imho


Decisions, decisions............
Good ones to have to make though

 

[maraakl]

Originally posted by lawgs
was checking alamo rates today for an upcoming trip, and tried to enter my Quik Silver number but it was rejected

thus, i called the Quik Silver number on the back of the card i had

the representative that i talked to said they are revamping the whole program and although it will still be free to sign up there will be conditions applied

if you have been "deactivated" ( have not used the card within the last twelve months ) the only way you can "reactivate it" will be to "get" 5 Alamo rentals under your belt

if you are wanting to sign up for the first time, according to the representative, you will not be able to do so until you have the same 5 Alamo rentals

he said they had taken the "kiosk" machines out of the system

he said there are thousands of people who are in a similar situation as i am due to this new program

he also said that a lot of the locations, orlando being one of them ( but not all locations ) not only do they share facilities but also cross share the "fleet" and that in orlando you are assigned a "class" of car at the desk, and when you get to the garage you go to the Alamo aisle having that class and can choose whatever is in that aisle ( so it is very similar to National )

he actually verified this all with the orlando office while i was on the phone on hold

he said they were going towards the "total sharing concept" with the company in the future but was not certain when and how fast



alas, there was nothing i could do about getting Quik Silver reinstated so if i do rent alamo it will be a "long wait" maybe.....the last time we were in orlando the Alamo line was queue like a Disney ride

oh well, that would get us some early "standing in line" practice

smilawgs

marymrg

just got this rate for your dates ( using 9 am to 9am ) of course if your times are different it will affect the rate...

Full Size Car
4-Door/Automatic/Air


Chevrolet Impala
or similar

Pickup:
Orlando Intl Airport, FL (MCO)
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
9:00 AM

Dropoff:
Orlando Intl Airport, FL (MCO)
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
9:00 AM


Estimated Total=$124.03 USD

you also might want to call the QuickSilver information number to see if they are "holding" back your enrolment ( i wanted to re enrol and he said i would have to have 5 rentals first )

the number is 1-800-882-5266

I went through the same "drill" when I tried to use my QS number with a coupon. It worked very well without the coupon.
If it is working without a coupon, you have not be deactivated.
What you need to do is call QS and have the corporate number removed from your profile and the coupon will work and so will you QS number.

 

[lawgs]

maraakl

no it iis not working either way

since i have not used the card within the last year, it has been deactivated and i could not "re enrol" due to the impending changes for QuickSilver coming up ( sounds very similar to national's except you have to have 5 rentals before you can re enroll in my case )

thus, "usage" within the last year may be the difference in your situation

he did say they were targetting people who use "alamo" a lot, not just occasionally ( trying to build consumer allegiance i guess )