If we can't go to WDW as planned...

[Fintastic]

...do we have to call and cancel to get our deposit back, or will they automatically refund it if we don't pay for the trip in full by the deadline?

 

[CharityLynn]

I would think you'd have to call to get your deposit back. Others will know for sure, but why not call? If you are staying on property perhaps the resort is full and someone could use your room. Just call and get it over with, its like a band-aid pull it fast and it hurts less. (we had to cancell our trip this year)

 

[snapppyd]

If you don't cancel within 5 days you will lose your deposit.

ETA: certain packages require you to cancel 45 days ahead to get your money back.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I would think that you'd HAVE to call in order to get it back. I know that they will just apply it to new dates if you want to do that. Sorry you have to cancel.

 

[irishbosoxfan]

I'd say you have to call. Why take the chance? At least if you call you'll know for sure your money's on it's way.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Not sure on packages, but there is an active cancellation policy on reservations. You pay one room night. IF you don't cancel by 5 days ahead of time, you cannot get the deposit back. You can however advance that deposit to a future reservation. Failure to cancel by check in, you will lose your deposit.


For packages, I don't know if it is the same. I would reveiw your cancellation policy to make sure you won't forfeit the deposit.

 

[irishbosoxfan]

...do we have to call and cancel to get our deposit back, or will they automatically refund it if we don't pay for the trip in full by the deadline?

I just noticed your signature line. It says October 2009 you have a trip. You won't get your whole deposit back now. I'm not sure to tell you the truth how much,if anything,you'll get back.

Anyone know?

 

[Fintastic]

Oh, that's wrong. It's December.

 

[irishbosoxfan]

From the Disney site:



If you wish to cancel a confirmed reservation for which you have already applied payment, you must call our Disney Reservation Agents at (407) 939-6244 . Any of the Reservation Agents will be pleased to assist you.





From here at the DIS: http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/room_package_terms.htm

Package Cancellation & Change Fees:


No refunds will be given to no shows.


Cancellation: If the reservation is cancelled, amounts paid, minus cancellation fees and other amounts owed, will be refunded. For a cancellation made 44 to 8 days prior to guest arrival, there is a cancellation fee of $100 per package, plus any cancellation fees assessed by hotels or other suppliers. For a cancellation made 7 days or less prior to guest arrival, there is a cancellation fee of $200 per package, plus any cancellation fees assessed by hotels or other suppliers; provided, however, that for a cancellation of a Grand Gathering experience add-on option made 5 days or less prior to the experience date, no refund will be given.


Guest will be responsible for any cancellation fees assessed by an airline. In the case of a non-refundable airline ticket, the cancellation fee is equal to the entire ticket price. Cancellation of a refundable airline ticket must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled airline departure time.


Vacation insurance is nonrefundable. Upon any cancellation, the charge for vacation insurance will be added to the other applicable cancellation fees.

 

[manning]

You have to cancel to get your deposit back and within the deadline specified.