Jan 2010 Code Watch

[goofyinohio]

Sharon,

I believe at this point you can only book a Room with no package so the Payment is equal to a one nights stay. So if you are at Pop and you book a room for $120 with taxes a night you just pay the $120.

 

[Momof2J's]

I just booked a room at POP for Jan 30-Feb 6th. They charged me a flat $200 deposit. My room total was $1340 or something like that since they have to charge the highest rate for 2008. Once 2009 rates come out in a few weeks, it will automatically be adjusted to the new rate & you should get an email on this. Also, at that time you should be notified you can convert to a package and add dining, tickets if you choose.

 

[skywaywaver]

Don't forget to call in and apply your AAA card so you can try for a discount!

 

[Flossbolna]

so, I am correct to understand that if I book a "rack rate" for january but then a better offer or an AP rate comes out I can upgrade my booking to the new rate? Is that the same if you book a package as well?
I have an AP so it will probably not be a package but I was just wondering?
Also, does anyone know if it's true that APholders can now add the DDP onto the room w/out park tickets?

Technically I think you would cancel your existing reservation after you booked a new one. If you have an AP you would book room only anyway and that can be cancelled up to 5 days before travel I think. Packages can only be cancelled until 45 days before arrival. So I think any changes to your reservation later might cause a charge.

 

[trekkie2]

I am headed down January 30-February 6. Can't wait to book, that will make it all real I went in January several years ago and got the waterparks and more upgrade. I was wondering if anyone knows what the pattern of deals for this time of the year is?

 

[mvansear]

I just booked and went with the 200.00 deposit for a package rather than pay rack for 1 night which was 648.00, only difference CM told me is that with the package I can mod exisisting res and with room only I would have to cancel and rebook. Also there were some things with cancelation the package have to cancel 45 days without loss of deposit, the room only I could cancel within I think 6 days.

 

[MelXThree]

Could you tell what are the dates of the marathon package, thank you.

This is what the Disney Marathon site says:

Enjoy this Disney Marathon Vacation Package Offer available for travel between Jan 1, 2010 - Jan 17, 2010 at Select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. The maximum stay for this offer is 14 nights. No group rates or other discounts apply.

Hope this helps!!

 

[DANAW]

I am so jealous of all these December discounts! Its killing me that all these codes and discounts are out for December, and its only July, and many discounts for last January didnt come out until November! I dont want to wait until only 2 months before my trip date to know exactly where we are going to stay (based on a discounted rate), when everyone else is getting discounts now for trips that are 5 months out!

 

[LuvDisney10]

I just booked and went with the 200.00 deposit for a package rather than pay rack for 1 night which was 648.00, only difference CM told me is that with the package I can mod exisisting res and with room only I would have to cancel and rebook. Also there were some things with cancelation the package have to cancel 45 days without loss of deposit, the room only I could cancel within I think 6 days.

Hello, I'm new here and have a few questions. So which is better to book with package or rack rates? and we are looking at January should I wait for rates to come out August and book or go ahead an book now?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Cupcake88]

I just booked and went with the 200.00 deposit for a package rather than pay rack for 1 night which was 648.00, only difference CM told me is that with the package I can mod exisisting res and with room only I would have to cancel and rebook. Also there were some things with cancelation the package have to cancel 45 days without loss of deposit, the room only I could cancel within I think 6 days.

My CM "Elmer" told me that I could upgrade the room to a package when the new package rates came out so I am not TOO worried.

Sharon

 

[Cupcake88]

I am so jealous of all these December discounts! Its killing me that all these codes and discounts are out for December, and its only July, and many discounts for last January didnt come out until November! I dont want to wait until only 2 months before my trip date to know exactly where we are going to stay (based on a discounted rate), when everyone else is getting discounts now for trips that are 5 months out!

I completely agree. I remember thinking we were doing CSR Club and then suddenly we ended up at AKL because there weren't any "regular" rooms left for the discount at CSR. I mean, yeah, we upgraded resorts but it wasn't ANY better - just in one building. The transportation was so different from CSR...now we are not changing no matter what! But still...it's nice to have things firmed up before 60 days out!!!

 

[mvansear]

I completely agree. I remember thinking we were doing CSR Club and then suddenly we ended up at AKL because there weren't any "regular" rooms left for the discount at CSR. I mean, yeah, we upgraded resorts but it wasn't ANY better - just in one building. The transportation was so different from CSR...now we are not changing no matter what! But still...it's nice to have things firmed up before 60 days out!!!

I am with you all here too!!! soo unfair that rates are out in July for Dec. but nothing for January until October or November. I am glad that I went ahead and booked now. Hopefully I will be watching and modify my exsisting res the second the deals come out.
Marci

 

[adiehl13]

So is the strategy to book "room only" and then modify the reservation when a discount comes out? I'm really hoping a "buy 4 get 3 free" comes out.

 

[Momof2J's]

So is the strategy to book "room only" and then modify the reservation when a discount comes out? I'm really hoping a "buy 4 get 3 free" comes out.

Right now you can only book room only. The package rates don't come out until early August (usually). The thinking is if there is a specific resort or room type you want, book now. Once the package rates are released, you can change to a package, but you are now guaranteed the room type you booked prior.

The actual 'discount' type codes usually don't come out for January dates until late fall sometime. It's best to book now, modify later

 

[adiehl13]

Right now you can only book room only. The package rates don't come out until early August (usually). The thinking is if there is a specific resort or room type you want, book now. Once the package rates are released, you can change to a package, but you are now guaranteed the room type you booked prior.

The actual 'discount' type codes usually don't come out for January dates until late fall sometime. It's best to book now, modify later

Thanks. this is what I was thinking.

 

[Flossbolna]

So is the strategy to book "room only" and then modify the reservation when a discount comes out? I'm really hoping a "buy 4 get 3 free" comes out.

If you are confused about room only or package, I would recommend reading through the information on mousesavers.com. They really do a good job to explain the differences!

 

[adiehl13]

If you are confused about room only or package, I would recommend reading through the information on mousesavers.com. They really do a good job to explain the differences!

thanks for the advice. That's what I love about these boards. We're relatively new to the Disney experience but we're learning.

 

[Eganclan]

Add us to the list. Just booked 2 rooms at Pop for 12/31-1/9The six of us haven't been to WDW together in 4.5 years-wow. What better way to celebrate our anniversary and our son's birthday! Now we just need a code

 

[wannago2disney]

Hey there. Just wanted to mention that I received my 2nd confirmation for January vacation....our dates are January 19 to 28. ( after marathon weekend). The actual room rates for January (for these days anyhow) are $82/night (tues-thurs) $92/night (fri-sat) $82/night (sun-thurs). at Pop. Can't wait to call and add my CAA(AAA)discount!

This made me very very happy when I logged in this morning Other than the higher weekend rate, this is the same price we paid in 2008! when I first booked for this year, I had to pay $152-for one nights deposit...that was a concern...thought we would have to take a few days off the plan...but now we might add and extra!!!!!

 

[momof2minnies]

I need room only discount for the marathon- we have tickets and we are not staying long enough to do a 4/3 deal. I hope they offer this

Linda