Jan 2010 Code Watch

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Joining in! We're usually April/May travelers but are considering switching things up in 2010 and going in January.

 

[Hersheybar417]

Joining in also. We called yesterday and booked one night at POFQ. There was only water view available and we got the (approx) 20% AAA rate. Will be watching for a better code to come along, but at least we're in.

Linda

 

[lovesdumbo]

I am taking my youngest DD to Disney for her 7th birthday 1/20 to 1/27. I took her sister (10) and brother (8) for their 7th birthdays. They both stayed at Pop for their birthday trips. I took the oldest to Poly on 4/3 deal this Jan and son for my birthday in May on 4/3 deal to AKL CL. I had booked AKL CL for my DD's trip before I purchased air fare. I had to book it at $500/night until 2010 rates came out. Last week I called to see if I could apply AAA discount. The first day I called the systems were down. The next day the CM said AAA wasn't available on AKL CL. I kept the reservation but wasn't sure what to do-switch to some other resort-Pop maybe....So I called back tonight and asked about AAA discount again and CM said I don't know if those are out yet. She put me on hold a while and then came back and said she had it. Just over $400 savings. Now I can wait for something better.

 

[Minniekins]

Okay, so we finally made it official and booked our room!! We booked Jan 2 - 10 at CBR and were able to use the AAA rate which was 20% on all but the first night. That night is still considered part of the holiday and the weekend, and they had no more AAA availability on that night though something may open up. The CM did check for a pin for me but no such luck, but he did say to be sure to check back if I found any new discounts available to apply to my reservation! And you can bet I will be watching for some great deal like a hawk! But, I'm glad I at least have a room reserved now, I was worried that if something came out deal wise as was hinted may be coming Aug 12, maybe rooms would be booked like crazy and I'd be out of luck. So now I've got my room and I'm happy about that for sure!

 

[hebbynan]

While I was lurking on Disney's website yesterday I had a 'live' chat (as opposed to a 'dead' chat ) with a rep. Her advice to me was to call and book our Grand Gathering awhile (8 of us going needing 3 rooms). I asked her what then if a discount comes out for the duration of our stay. She told me I would just need to call back with my Grand Gatherings booking # and they would apply the discounts to all 3 of our reservations under that booking. Has anyone ever done this before? I've read about many people booking room only packages to secure their rooms, but what about booking everything? I want to ensure we get rooms but I don't want to loose out on any discounts if they become available.

Any help or information would be appreciated as always!! Thanks!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

While I was lurking on Disney's website yesterday I had a 'live' chat (as opposed to a 'dead' chat ) with a rep. Her advice to me was to call and book our Grand Gathering awhile (8 of us going needing 3 rooms). I asked her what then if a discount comes out for the duration of our stay. She told me I would just need to call back with my Grand Gatherings booking # and they would apply the discounts to all 3 of our reservations under that booking. Has anyone ever done this before? I've read about many people booking room only packages to secure their rooms, but what about booking everything? I want to ensure we get rooms but I don't want to loose out on any discounts if they become available.

Any help or information would be appreciated as always!! Thanks!!

If you know for sure you're going anyway, and you have the money for the deposit, go ahead and book it. I think the people who just book the room-only, alot of times NEED the deal to make the trip a reality, and the deposit is only one night at the hotel as opposed to the $200 for the package. I think you have longer you can cancel the room without penalty if I'm not mistaken???

For us, I'm planning on booking room-only in October, so I can have my 90+10 window for ADR's. If a great deal comes out in November, I'll switch it over to the package, and if it doesn't and I decide we can't afford it, I'll cancel everything!

 

[jeanylaser]

I requested POFQ for January 2010! How much it's moderate resort is for January 2010?

 

[drakes]

I went ahead and booked our package for Pop in Jan 2010. I asked about discounts, did my PIN codes apply etc etc etc. The CM stated any discount that comes out can be applied to my booking with a simple phone call.

Well I do know from Jan 2009, when the 4/3 deal came out, we were booked at ASMo, this dosciunt was for select rooms only and we lost our eligibility because they were all gone for this resort, however other resorts had availability. This is how we got to stay at WL. Our Wl with the 4/3 was cheaper than regular rates at ASMo. Now I don;t know if ASMo was all full for this deal or not, but it made us feel like we got a deal and allowed us to stay deluxe for the price we were willing to spend anyhow.

I am willing to spend the price to stay value for 2010, so I feel ok having booked my package and be set with that price. If a deal comes - great, if not, my Mommy and me trip with DD will be great regardless and I cannot cancel it! Too important to not go!

 

[yooperfan]

I requested POFQ for January 2010! How much it's moderate resort is for January 2010?

January is off season, 2010 is $149. per night, last year AP rate was $89 or $99 per night. You would need to add 12.5% tax per night also.

 

[mom4graceandlogan]

Subscribing need a deluxe 1/2 through 1/11 for Marathon weekend. Got great AP rates 2 years ago for the same.

 

[princessbride6205]

Watching this thread - hoping to get my folks a discount on their deluxe room!

 

[dltnboz3mom]

I booked the CR for Jan 3-8th with park hoppers and Dining Plan and it is OUTRAGEOUS!!! I really just wanted to get my room and have it in place. I hope that there will be some kind of a Deal offered...If not I may have to cancel depending on finances. Got my fingers crossed. Wishing for some Pixie Dust for all of us 2010 Disers.

 

[Disney4nonah]

I was excited that we could book our package, but really at this point, I don't see us going in Jan 19-26,2010 if we don't see get or if they don't release the 4/3 discount. So i'm kinda bummed, a little ill over it. Mostly, becuase work has gone to level 10 stress factor. I will really need a vacation in January.. Oh well, i'm sure hubby will make sure we can go, i just am worrying... *WISH* *WISH* All will turn out well!

 

[danarellinger]

Waiting on some great deals for Jan. 2010~

 

[jjarman]

I was excited that we could book our package, but really at this point, I don't see us going in Jan 19-26,2010 if we don't see get or if they don't release the 4/3 discount. So i'm kinda bummed, a little ill over it. Mostly, becuase work has gone to level 10 stress factor. I will really need a vacation in January.. Oh well, i'm sure hubby will make sure we can go, i just am worrying... *WISH* *WISH* All will turn out well!

I am with you on this. My husband's work has been way down (he works on commission) and I don't really see our trip happening if there is not some kind of discount. Money is just really short right now. I really want this trip too.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

January is off season, 2010 is $149. per night, last year AP rate was $89 or $99 per night. You would need to add 12.5% tax per night also.

Subscribing need a deluxe 1/2 through 1/11 for Marathon weekend. Got great AP rates 2 years ago for the same.

When do AP rates for January usually come out?

 

[disneyfantotheend]

I don't really see our trip happening if there is not some kind of discount.

I wouldn't worry too much. It is very rare that Disney does not have some kind of deal going on, unless you are going during spring break or a major holiday.

 

[mvansear]

I booked the CR for Jan 3-8th with park hoppers and Dining Plan and it is OUTRAGEOUS!!! I really just wanted to get my room and have it in place. I hope that there will be some kind of a Deal offered...If not I may have to cancel depending on finances. Got my fingers crossed. Wishing for some Pixie Dust for all of us 2010 Disers.

I agree I booked before the 2010 rates came out for CR MKview tower room regular floor, Jan 23-30th. Almost had a stroke when she told me the total. However my rates came down 1400 bucks when the rates came out. They were charging 648.00 a night for that room, I wonder how they can ever get that rate for a regular room with a good view at CR. I looked at over the water bungalow's in Tahiti for less than that.

 

[kajack]

count me in! looking for Jan discount! CBR 1/30-2/5

 

[Christine9125]

We are staying at Fort Wilderness Jan 30-Feb 6