Expert advise needed!!!

[gonigam91]

I can't decide what to do. My family of 4 is going to Disneyworld in Oct 2005 and my parents are coming too. I have been put in charge of decision making I would still like to hold out for a public code but I want to get the ressies made. Family wants to do dining plan also. I can't apply a room only code to that if I book it and cannot change w/o a fee. If I buy an AP just for me can we still do a package with tix and the dining add on and get the AP discount??? Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks for letting me ramble!

Tracy

 

[kimwim8]

sorry, I don't know, but I'll bump it up for ya!

 

[MomofKatie]

Sorry, no dining plan with AP rates. The dining must be purchased as part of a package, including room, tix, and dining.

However, with your AP you could get the Disney Dining Experience card- for a $50 membership fee, you get 20% off dining at almost all Disney restaurants for your party of up to 10. There are a few holiday dates that are blacked out, but it might be a good option for you. Then you would be able to get an AP rate on the room, or apply a discount code when/if one comes out.

 

[DizBelle]

Ok - no codes (public or AP) can be applied to packages and if the group wants the dining plan, then you have to get the package.

Only one person in the group needs to have an AP to get the AP room discount but all of the room (max 3 I think) have to be in the AP holder's name.

Also, with an AP, you can get the Disney Dining Experience card which will get you a 20% discount at most restaurants for up to 10 people. But they all have to be on the same check.

I think your best bet for cost savings is to get an AP, apply a room discount code, and get the DDE.

 

[eeyore0062]

Ok - no codes (public or AP) can be applied to packages and if the group wants the dining plan, then you have to get the package.

Only one person in the group needs to have an AP to get the AP room discount but all of the room (max 3 I think) have to be in the AP holder's name.

Also, with an AP, you can get the Disney Dining Experience card which will get you a 20% discount at most restaurants for up to 10 people. But they all have to be on the same check.

I think your best bet for cost savings is to get an AP, apply a room discount code, and get the DDE.[/QUOTE

I completely agree! If you add the dining package, you will be paying rack rates for your room. Get the AP, try to get the AP rate, and the Disney Dining Experience card. You will definitely save more money... plus DDE has isn't as limited as the new dining package.

 

[katefromny]

The last two times we have gone to WDW, we have "rented" vacation club points from Disney Vacation Club members. One year we stayed at the Boardwalk Villas, the other year we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge. This year we are again staying at the Wilderness Lodge and let me just tell you, we are getting a much cheaper rate by renting, then we could get using AP, or any discount code. Plus the rooms are more spacious, and it is wonderful for extended families...a 2 bedroom suite has the living room w/ fold out couch, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, whirlpool and a full kitchen, plus laundry. If you can afford 2 rooms for your family and your parents, you can easily afford to "rent" from a vacation club member. ANd well worth it, in my opinion!!

Kate

 

[gonigam91]

Hey Kate-

Could you give me more info on that? Where do I get the info, how much does it cost?? I had no idea you could stay on property but not at Saratoga Springs. Any details you would like to share thanks in advance.

Tracy