Disney Visa Card discounts

[HuskerTony]

Hi All!
Besides the current discount for two days (WOW! TWO WHOLE DAYS!) over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, any word IF Disney Visa Card holders could receive off season mid-winter discounts at resorts as in years past? Or, is this just another way that they are making up money from Covid shutdowns?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Discounts forum area is found here https://www.disboards.com/forums/disney-discount-codes-and-rates.93/

I’ve never seen any inside info on discounts posted though so I don’t think you’ll find anything there besides what Disney has already announced.

 

[lanejudy]

WDW hasn't really been offering much in the way of resort/package promotions to anybody (and the few that are out there can be hard to find rooms available). What may come mid-winter or spring is anyone's guess. As long as the resorts continue to be booked, they have no incentive to offer discounts.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

I'd really love a discount. We are paying $4k for a family of four for four days at Port Orleans in March. And that's before flights, food and souvenirs. That seems ridiculously expensive to me, and I wouldn't do it if it wasn't a Christmas/birthday gift for the kids.

 

[GAN]

I'd really love a discount. We are paying $4k for a family of four for four days at Port Orleans in March. And that's before flights, food and souvenirs. That seems ridiculously expensive to me, and I wouldn't do it if it wasn't a Christmas/birthday gift for the kids.

Sounds like you might be better off renting DVC points -have you looked into that?

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

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Sounds like you might be better off renting DVC points -have you looked into that?

Hmm, I haven't but good idea.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

Sounds like you might be better off renting DVC points -have you looked into that?

If i wanted to rent DVC points what's the best way to go about it? We've never done this before--always traveled when Disney offered a discount--and anything I need to know about before I take this step?

 

[starry_solo]

If i wanted to rent DVC points what's the best way to go about it? We've never done this before--always traveled when Disney offered a discount--and anything I need to know about before I take this step?

Know that it's non-refundable. At this late date, you would likely be looking for a confirmed/dedicated reservation so check confirmed reservations from all rental brokers.

Does the $4K cover tickets? And how many nights?

Oh and a studio and one bedroom gets you one queen bed and one sofa bed. Some studios have an extra twin-size Murphy bed too.
Most 7 nights at a studio in March are $4K per confirmed DVC reservations listings that I've looked at.

 

[GAN]

If i wanted to rent DVC points what's the best way to go about it? We've never done this before--always traveled when Disney offered a discount--and anything I need to know about before I take this step?

https://dvcrentalstore.com/members/how-it-works/
Like Starry mentioned, canceling can cause issues -dvc rental store offers a cancellation policy. So if you were to cancel 120 days prior you'd get your money back, 60-days you'd get maybe 75% and so on. Which is better than nothing. They are partnered with Disboards so they are very reliable.

Also, you can rent points directly through DVC Members like myself. Get a contract and ask for references ...and use a transfer company like PayPal.
https://www.disboards.com/forums/dvc-rent-transfer.29/

 

[Brian Noble]

You aren't going to find four consecutive nights in a DVC studio anywhere in March unless it's a confirmed reservation that someone booked a while ago---and those are likely to be priced in a way that isn't going to save you much.

Even if you got a reservation at "market rate" you wouldn't be saving *that* much. A weekday studio at e.g. Saratoga would be $270-$300/night in most of March. Weekends (Fri/Sat) are another $50-$60. In exchange, your reservation is (usually) fully non-refundable. Every little bit helps, but DVC rentals are not a panacea.

 

[GAN]

Brian is correct -you won't find anything in March. A few months ago possibly, but the closer you get the less availability there is.