Jan 2010 Code Watch

[disneygirlinnj]

sign me up to be on the lookout for some January marathon weekend codes!

 

[Checkers]

I'm looking for AP rates for mid-Jan. or would settle for 4/3 deal like was offered last year.

 

[Minniekins]

Yeah, what's up with Jan. 7th??

Yeah, it says Thursday is part of Marathon weekend. But, what I don't get, I'm already there, and not for marathon weekend! I don't see why I need to pay more to be there for Marathon weekend, or at least marathon thursday, sort of like anyone still there on that night is 'punished' or stuck with paying the price for a special weekend event they aren't even apart of. The prices on marathon weekend friday and saturday are the same as the other weekend prices, not special marathon prices. And, it's not an event available in the parks for all guests to choose to do or not. Do they do that for things like Star Wars Weekend or Super Soap Weekend or F & W or the flower one(name?)? They never have while I've been there at least. At least those things are events any guest could take part in if they just happen to be there, but with the marathon, you need to be ready to do that specifically, you don't just go run on a whim, but you still have to pay a bit extra to be there then and I guess that's what I resent. If that extra fee was charged only to registered marathon guests there on that Thurs, that might make more sense. And, if they do run, say a 4/3 sort of deal, will that be allowed to be used on a trip that say, goes from Jan 2 - 10? Hopefully so!!! Gosh, I hope it's not crazy busy late that week and weekend! Okay, sorry for the rant, lol, it's just the priniciple of the thing.

 

[BunsenH]

I wonder if marathon participants are eligible for room/package discounts? That would really make the 'Thursday is weekend' room charge odd.

Is the Sunday of MLK weekend at the weekend rate? the Thursday before?

 

[disneygirlinnj]

Yeah, it says Thursday is part of Marathon weekend. But, what I don't get, I'm already there, and not for marathon weekend! I don't see why I need to pay more to be there for Marathon weekend, or at least marathon thursday, sort of like anyone still there on that night is 'punished' or stuck with paying the price for a special weekend event they aren't even apart of. The prices on marathon weekend friday and saturday are the same as the other weekend prices, not special marathon prices. And, it's not an event available in the parks for all guests to choose to do or not. Do they do that for things like Star Wars Weekend or Super Soap Weekend or F & W or the flower one(name?)? They never have while I've been there at least. At least those things are events any guest could take part in if they just happen to be there, but with the marathon, you need to be ready to do that specifically, you don't just go run on a whim, but you still have to pay a bit extra to be there then and I guess that's what I resent. If that extra fee was charged only to registered marathon guests there on that Thurs, that might make more sense. And, if they do run, say a 4/3 sort of deal, will that be allowed to be used on a trip that say, goes from Jan 2 - 10? Hopefully so!!! Gosh, I hope it's not crazy busy late that week and weekend! Okay, sorry for the rant, lol, it's just the priniciple of the thing.

the prices are higher due to the increase in people that will be down there. just like holiday weekends, etc. same way people are punished if they go a holiday week more people means disney can up the prices. star wars weekends and super soap weekends don't bring the tens of thousands of extra people that the marathon does. the rest of january is normal price if that's an option?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Marathon events begin on Thursday, that is why the rates start that night. Disney offers a few special packages for participants, but they are not really a bargain, just packaged together.

I don't believe the Parks are much busier, as people are focused on their race performance and then recovery, they don't generally spend alot of time in the Parks. Since it is a light time for attendance anyway, I doubt it will seem crowded to you.

What you will see at the resorts, Parks, and DTD are people proudly wearing their medals -- feel free to congratulate them! Donald = Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Mickey = Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Goofy = completed both Half and Full!

Maria

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

I too was hoping to get a discounted rate as part of a marathon package, only to find out that the Thursday rate is the same as the weekend rate. That would stink to a non-marathoner!!

I booked POR 1/7-1/13. I am hoping that I can get the rate down a bit once AP and AAA come out for that time period. FD or 3/4 would be awesome!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I too was hoping to get a discounted rate as part of a marathon package, only to find out that the Thursday rate is the same as the weekend rate. That would stink to a non-marathoner!!

I booked POR 1/7-1/13. I am hoping that I can get the rate down a bit once AP and AAA come out for that time period. FD or 3/4 would be awesome!!

AAA rates are out, but not AP yet. I thought I only saved $40, but I just noticed my POR reservation is for "water view", and I requested standard. I'm going to call and see if I can get a AAA room at the standard rate -- then I should have a great savings!

Maria

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Thanks for that. I just got off the phone with a CM who told me the AAA rates were not out for next year...to try back in 3-4 months!! I think I will try again and see what happens. My rate on a standard at POR is 182 and 172. What did you get quoted on the waterview?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thanks for that. I just got off the phone with a CM who told me the AAA rates were not out for next year...to try back in 3-4 months!! I think I will try again and see what happens. My rate on a standard at POR is 182 and 172. What did you get quoted on the waterview?

$147.20 for the AAA waterview. Since I believe the standard rate is $159, I'm hoping to get it down a bit -- but I can't call until I get home tonight

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

My mistake! I do have the $159/149. On the phone with Tyrone the CM now... he wants to know if you booked through AAA or with Disney? Oh, and he said I also had waterview...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

My mistake! I do have the $159/149. On the phone with Tyrone the CM now... he wants to know if you booked through AAA or with Disney?

I booked directly with Disney, but asked to apply the AAA rate to my reservation.

 

[nepatsfan73]

When I booked Pop, I was told that AAA rates were not effective for nights of January 7, 8 and 9 of marathon weekend, but did apply for Sunday, January 10. I plan to call back and verify, as well as check for All-Stars.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Okay. Got the AAA standard room. $127.20 the first 3 nights, 119.20 the last 3 nights. Savings of over $200 from yesterday's quote. I will take it...for now!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

When I booked Pop, I was told that AAA rates were not effective for nights of January 7, 8 and 9 of marathon weekend, but did apply for Sunday, January 10. I plan to call back and verify, as well as check for All-Stars.

When I called through the endurance series # they told me--yesterday and today that AAA rates were not available. When Doodles posted that she got AAA I decided to call a different # (407 W-Disney) and lo and behold, different result!! Oh, and I did get the AAA rate for Jan 7-9. Went from $159 yesterday to $127.20 today. Seems to me whenever I get a AAA rate they end in 20 cents... Now, it may be different over at the values?

PS My son is a big Pats fan...hopes to play for them one day!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Okay. Got the AAA standard room. $127.20 the first 3 nights, 119.20 the last 3 nights. Savings of over $200 from yesterday's quote. I will take it...for now!

Wow! I just made it a higher priority to call as soon as I get home! My reservation is 1/7 - 1/10, so $127.20 would be a great improvement!

My dh will be very proud. I told him it pays to DIS

Maria

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

That's what I tell my DH, Maria. But, he still refers to it as DIS-porn!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

That's what I tell my DH, Maria. But, he still refers to it as DIS-porn!!

My dh refers to the DIS as my "cult"...

My ds is going to Pats training camp tomorrow to watch. Summer camp is turning out to be even better than we imagined.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Go Pats!!!

 

[Shenandoah Minnie]

We are hoping to go to the World January 2010. Any info on discounted rates will be helpful!! Thanks