Feb/March 2016 Discounts

[EGW113]

Hi everyone!! I'm looking at possibly planning my family's next Disney trip for the last week in February/first week in March 2016.

When does Disney usually release discounts for this time and is it generally the room only discount? If so, could someone explain to me exactly what that discount is? We've only been during the fall so have always used the free dining discount. With the room only discounts, are you unable to book a dining plan or is there a way around that?

TIA!

 

[preemiemama]

Wondering the same thing- trying to help some friends plan for a 2 day Feb. trip and a room discount would certainly help! They want a package if possible...

 

[somesong2sing]

This is from Mousesavers. They do a discounty by year log. It's awesome.
Stay dates Type of Discount Became Available
1/5/15-3/7/15 discounted package deal (Play, Stay & Dine) for Disney’s Visa cardholders 10/6/14, exp 12/29/14
1/5/15-3/7/15 discounted package deal (Play, Stay & Dine) for general public 10/9/14, exp 12/29/14
1/5/15-3/28/15 discounted package deal (Play, Stay & Dine) for Canadians 10/9/14, exp 1/30/15
1/5/15-3/28/15 10%-30% off room-only rates for Disney’s Visa cardholders (also bookable as package) 10/6/14, exp 12/29/14
1/5/15-3/28/15 10%-30% off room-only rates for general public (also bookable as package) 10/9/14, exp 12/29/14
1/5/15-3/28/15 10%-30% off room-only rates for Canadians (also bookable as package) 10/9/14, exp 1/30/15
1/5/15-3/28/15 15%-35% off room-only rates for Annual Passholders (also bookable as AP package) 10/23/14, exp 3/25/15
1/3/15-3/28/15 Up to 35% off room-only rates for Florida Residents (also bookable as package w/tickets) 12/1/14, exp 3/25/15
2/17/15-6/15/15 discounted package (Kid-Size) for general public 12/29/14, exp 2/16/15
2/22/15-4/5/15 Up to 30% off room-only rates for general public (also bookable as package w/tickets and/or dining plan) 12/29/14, exp 3/28/15
3/29/15-6/5/15 Up to 35% off room-only rates for Florida Residents (also bookable as package w/tickets) 1/27/15, exp 6/1/15
3/29/15-4/5/15 Up to 25 % off room-only rates for Canadians (also bookable as package) 1/31/15?, exp 4/27/15

 

[preemiemama]

If they book now to secure a room and be able to make ADRs at the 180 day mark, can they re-book for the discount? Will they lose the ADRs?

 

[somesong2sing]

you will not lost your ADR's You can secure a room for room only, yes. However, each discount has a certain amount of allotted rooms for each discount so depending on the discount they choose it will either be cancelled and rebooked at a room available with that discount when she calls or will be applied, if its applicable to that room and resort. Some resorts and or rooms are excluded from discounts. The ADR's are linked via My Disney Experience so unless she asks or cancelts them, they will remain. Sometimes they automatically link to your new reservation and sometimes you have to do it yourself. easy peezy

 

[preemiemama]

Thanks- that is helpful to tell them. They are looking at values or moderates, but currently at packages with tickets and dining. It looks like the room only that is also bookable with packages might work out...

 

[somesong2sing]

Usually Values have 10% off room only and excludes Little Mermaid rooms and All Star Movies. Just a little tip!

 

[preemiemama]

Then it may not be worth it for the hassle of rebooking for them- thanks!

 

[Wes1stTrip2016]

Hoping for a stay/play/dine deal for my 2/27-3/5/16 dates....but heck I'd be happy with 10% off!! =)

 

[gaudioli]

I have also only traveled with the free dining...can someone explain what the play, stay and dine offer actually is? TIA!

Planning on staying at the Caribbean Beach 2/27-3/4 and i'm a disney visa card holder

 

[brekin67]

It is an overall package discount. You must add the dining plan, then they discount the cost of the overall package.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Hoping for a stay/play/dine deal for my 2/27-3/5/16 dates....but heck I'd be happy with 10% off!! =)

Me too! Those are our dates and we are celebrating my daughters bdays!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I have also only traveled with the free dining...can someone explain what the play, stay and dine offer actually is? TIA!

Planning on staying at the Caribbean Beach 2/27-3/4 and i'm a disney visa card holder

if you google it you can understand more about it like its more of a discount the more people that are over the age of 10. Its a percentage off the room and tickets and dining. still a great savings it looks like! We are planning to stay at CBR for the first time and think it looks amazing! That same week too!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Anyone hear about Leap day? I think MK will be busy!

 

[gaudioli]

Anyone hear about Leap day? I think MK will be busy!

hope not lol

 

[mommyof3princess27]

I read that and touring plans has a 7 across the board that day so I'm banking on a water park/dtd Disney day!

 

[gaudioli]

why will it be busy? kids off from school that day? do they do something special in the parks?

 

[pattikakes]

why will it be busy? kids off from school that day? do they do something special in the parks?

We, too, are looking for Disney free dining or equal offers for 2016. We're planning on going somewhere near the end of March, early April. Anyone know of any discounts yet or when to expect them to come out? Also, other than Disney Visa, where can you find the other discounts?

 

[gaudioli]

October??? I will start watching in Sept lol

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Sorry I didn't reply I've been busy! Anyway I heard leap day could be packed but so far no predictions. I know last leap day there was something going on