January 2008 Code Watch

[mom2jcc]

Subscribing.....Jan. 7-10th
Quick no kids trip for our 13th anniv.!!!!!!

 

[DonnaDuck]

Also ready to find out what the 2008 packages are going to be like.
The wait is killing me.
I called yesterday to make some dining reservations and the CM said it
could be September before they packages are released!! Grrrrr!!
This is our 4th year going in January. Last year, I have written on my calendar that packages were released on August 6th. That was on a Sunday, my AAA agent booked my package on Monday, August 7th!
I am really hoping that it will be the same for this year!! I can't imagine having to wait until SEPTEMBER!!

I ordered my Pirate & Princess Party tickets on July 6th last year.
I hope they announce something about those soon also.

The dates we will be there are January 14-27!! It was really cold while we were there last January, record breaking cold for Florida one day. I hope it's a little warmer this year.
Happy Planning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hannymom]

we lucked out last january. the weather was perfect. i was at the pool in the afternoon while my hubbie was in the room watching the bears beat the saints!
hoping for good weather and good codes this january.

 

[ltmomof3]

We will also be there in Jan. (18-26th). Our kids (DD11, DS9, DD8) have never been!!! SO excited and hoping for a code.........

 

[twob4him]

I am hoping to go Dec 2008 or Jan 2009....did you all book "room only" ressies yet (and then upgrade to packages) or are you waiting till packages come out?

 

[eeyoreluvr77]

sub-ing ... going Jan 27th thru Feb 2nd
Flights booked ... 56 RT per person

 

[Elmo888]

sub-ing ... going Jan 27th thru Feb 2nd
Flights booked ... 56 RT per person

How and where on earth did you get 56 RT per person? How do you get deals so far from the date (we are going at the same time)? I have various fare alerts, but I haven't seen any deals for our dates so far in advance. I'd be happy with under $200 per person (from DFW).

Thanks!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

How and where on earth did you get 56 RT per person? How do you get deals so far from the date (we are going at the same time)? I have various fare alerts, but I haven't seen any deals for our dates so far in advance. I'd be happy with under $200 per person (from DFW).

Thanks!

Southwest has $89 each way from DFW if you travel on T, W, or Sat. You have to book by 7/26th, though. That's the deal I snapped up! We changed our dates so we could travel and get the discount. It was worth it!

 

[amamed1]

SUBING Hoping to go in late January...Waiting for codes!!!

 

[eeyoreluvr77]

How and where on earth did you get 56 RT per person? How do you get deals so far from the date (we are going at the same time)? I have various fare alerts, but I haven't seen any deals for our dates so far in advance. I'd be happy with under $200 per person (from DFW).

Thanks!

well, I booked on Skybus** when they 1st posted new flights. We will fly into St Augustine, rent a car for 160 and still end up 250 - 300 less than if flew directly to MCO on delta, airtran, etc

** Skybus is the controversial, new airline based in Columbus (2 hrs from us) I caught a lot of slack from some people on this, but I'm willing to give them a try!

 

[mahal_rose21]

Newbie...my first post! going in jan.26-29 for a birthday bash for my dd and ds and also for my 30th (birthdays are all in one week) i also have a dh an another dd who had a birthday celebration 2005 at WDW their birthdays are back 2 back.

 

[iu97alum]

Southwest has $89 each way from DFW if you travel on T, W, or Sat. You have to book by 7/26th, though. That's the deal I snapped up! We changed our dates so we could travel and get the discount. It was worth it!

Are you connecting? (i'm also flying from DFW) but with two little little ones, we DO NOT do connecting flights well. So it's non-stop for us.....

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Are you connecting? (i'm also flying from DFW) but with two little little ones, we DO NOT do connecting flights well. So it's non-stop for us.....

I'm not actually flying from DFW. I didn't realize they don't go directly to Orlando. One of my flights has a lay-over, but the other is a direct flight. Hope you find something...

 

[PC MOM]

I just realized that if you are a member of CAA or the AAA that you can qualify for some discounts........yes I am a newbie.....

What exactly is the discount?

I already have POFQ confirmed....can I apply any discount to my existing reservation?

Thanks!

 

[sassyat30]

I just realized that if you are a member of CAA or the AAA that you can qualify for some discounts........yes I am a newbie.....

What exactly is the discount?

I already have POFQ confirmed....can I apply any discount to my existing reservation?

Thanks!

Great question!! One I'd like to know myself.

We just signed up with AAA today, but the room has already been reserved for POR.

Can I call and ask for the AAA discount to be applied, or do I need to cancel and re-book?

 

[twob4him]

Great question!! One I'd like to know myself.

We just signed up with AAA today, but the room has already been reserved for POR.

Can I call and ask for the AAA discount to be applied, or do I need to cancel and re-book?

I had a similiar situation. I had booked at All Stars but AAA had a better rate. I booked thru AAA and canceled my other ressies. The deposit was just transfered over to the new ressie. Hope that helps! Ask your AAA agent any questions about this though just to be sure!

 

[nittanyliongirl02]

Okay....I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE....I want the Jan 08 pricing to be out NOW! The whole reason is b/c not only would I like to travel, but I want to pay for mom and dad to go too, they don't have the $, and are in need of a vacation. I'm a little anxious if you couldn't tell, ha ha!

 

[wannago2disney]

CAA member...when I booked back in April I was told that I could call back when 2008 rates come out and apply my CAA discount to my room only ressie. I have been told as much as 20% for value resort during value season.....here's hoping!
Just read on another thread that 2008 rates are coming out Aug.5. I hope so, because I can't take much more of this waiting.
I am responsible for all the planning not only for my immediate family but for my Mom and my In laws too, adn I am feeling the pressure of getting everything PERFECT as it's my Inlaw's first trip. How do I get myself into these things.

 

[goinback]

CAA member...when I booked back in April I was told that I could call back when 2008 rates come out and apply my CAA discount to my room only ressie. I have been told as much as 20% for value resort during value season.....here's hoping!
Just read on another thread that 2008 rates are coming out Aug.5. I hope so, because I can't take much more of this waiting.
I am responsible for all the planning not only for my immediate family but for my Mom and my In laws too, adn I am feeling the pressure of getting everything PERFECT as it's my Inlaw's first trip. How do I get myself into these things.

What is CAA???

 

[Britt7]

Planning on going in January as well. Exact week keeps changing. First to avoid MLK week crowds now something about a marathon - what is that?? Like I said I am new to all this. But I guess that means my change to the 12th - 19th is a bad idea as well in our attempt to avoid big crowds. Not really sure what a code is but apparently it is for discount. I di join the disney website - got the DVD so maybe I'll find out about codes. Would love to be able to do a Mod instead of Value!!!