July 2007 Rate/Code Watch

[labtec]

thanks guys! Will try the AAA route.

EDIT: Just sent a request to AAA, will let you guys know how it turns out.

 

[jjohnson]

Also if your not using Magical Express there is always Swan/Dolphin. They have a rate of $179 for the time you are going.

 

[Tinkerbelle32]

I called this afternoon-nothing!

 

[Thumper Girl]

I have been waiting on some kind of discount to come out for the last 3 months! I'm afraid nothing will come out since they are already posting free dining for the end of Aug. and into Sept. I will take anything! We are going June 16th-23rd. COME ON DISCOUNTS!!! I look everyday and nothing. I've been waiting to pay off my trip until the date everything has to be paid for. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

 

[jjohnson]

I didn't call this morning because of the free dining promotion but the web site is still the same.

 

[bzzelady]

Thanks for the update!
Maybe once the "feeding frenzy" is over, Disney will toss the rest of us some crumbs

Keep hoping, everyone...

 

[jjohnson]

Thanks for the update!
Maybe once the "feeding frenzy" is over, Disney will toss the rest of us some crumbs

Keep hoping, everyone...

I hope so. I have OKW with my member discount but the kids really want to stay at BC again. Rack rate is way too high for 2 rooms.

 

[Neener]

I have a few basic questions as I am pretty new to these wonderful boards. Where will the codes (if any) be posted? I'm assuming they will be here on these boards. Also, I am not an AP holder I just have a AAA rate for the Grand Floridian (July 7-14). I just need to be able to put my hopes in perspective and not expect the unexpected as far as codes go... not to mention my Disney balance is due the last part of May.

Thank you in advance for any and all explanations!!!

 

[bzzelady]

We are in the same boat.
I am booked for a studio at BWV 7/19 and a studio at OKW 7/22-7/25 on points but would love to change one of those reservations to BC or BW concierge...we are doing the 3 day cruise for my mom's 60th birthday and I thought that it would be an extra special surprise.

There is availability out there in almost every category (even WL standard views sporadically over June and July), so I am still thinking that the chances are good.

 

[jblb1020]

I checked at the WL for the dates I am going and there is every room level available. They have to offer us some kind of discount...

 

[Atotty]

Ok...I ahve a really dumb question that I've seen asked over and over but have always ignore cause it didn't pertain to us. Please bear with me.

I'm thinking of flying in and we'll get to the hotel about 8pm. If.....and I really say if.....there are AP rates, I will only have a voucher. Is this going to be a problem. We'll be using magical Express fromt eh airport so no way tos top and get it validated before check in.

TIA,

 

[SnowWitch]

I was playing on the disney website looking at availibility this morning for June 8-10. There is availibility at the WL in every catagory, Cont. every catatgory, AKL every catagory, and so on. I will wait and book once I know what the rates will be for sure, we are already booked at the BCV's for 9 nights and the Poly for 2 nights. Now I need that weekend of the 8th-10th. We haven't stayed in a moderate in over 10 years but for 2 nights I will before I will pay $350+ per night for a deluxe.

 

[Anc96]

Ok...I ahve a really dumb question that I've seen asked over and over but have always ignore cause it didn't pertain to us. Please bear with me.

I'm thinking of flying in and we'll get to the hotel about 8pm. If.....and I really say if.....there are AP rates, I will only have a voucher. Is this going to be a problem. We'll be using magical Express fromt eh airport so no way tos top and get it validated before check in.

TIA,

You should be fine especially if you have a voucher. Even if you didn't have a voucher I'm sure they'd give you the chance to present the AP the next day.

 

[Disneyolic]

I've pretty much given up hope for any kind of promotion or discount at the end of June. I'm just glad that I got my AAA discount...

 

[SRUAlmn]

I have a few basic questions as I am pretty new to these wonderful boards. Where will the codes (if any) be posted? I'm assuming they will be here on these boards. Also, I am not an AP holder I just have a AAA rate for the Grand Floridian (July 7-14). I just need to be able to put my hopes in perspective and not expect the unexpected as far as codes go... not to mention my Disney balance is due the last part of May.

Thank you in advance for any and all explanations!!!

Hi! We will be there similar dates for our wedding (7/10-7/19.) I'm sure any codes would most likely be posted in this thread, and mousesavers.com usually has codes posted on their main page the day they are released. Those would be the first two places I would check.

 

[jjohnson]

Ok...I ahve a really dumb question that I've seen asked over and over but have always ignore cause it didn't pertain to us. Please bear with me.

I'm thinking of flying in and we'll get to the hotel about 8pm. If.....and I really say if.....there are AP rates, I will only have a voucher. Is this going to be a problem. We'll be using magical Express fromt eh airport so no way tos top and get it validated before check in.

TIA,

It'll be fine.

 

[labtec]

Hey guys,

I just heard back from AAA. They gave me a quote of 3,191.68 for 6 night 7 day package with meals at the Port Orleans Riverside (3 adults and 2 children). This is a little better then the 3,368.80 my agent was quoting me. I might go with AAA. What do you guys think of the price? If I book my own hotel and get discount tickets, I can save around $1000. Is Disney dinning really worth it??? I really want to be able to go to the dinner/show.

Also, I spoke to my agent yesterday and she said don't be too optimistic about discounts around June :-( Since Disney has already released discounts (free dining) for Aug-Sept. they usually don't go back calender months for discounts.

Thanks for any help/advice

 

[jjohnson]

Hey guys,

I just heard back from AAA. They gave me a quote of 3,191.68 for 6 night 7 day package with meals at the Port Orleans Riverside (3 adults and 2 children). This is a little better then the 3,368.80 my agent was quoting me. I might go with AAA. What do you guys think of the price? If I book my own hotel and get discount tickets, I can save around $1000. Is Disney dinning really worth it??? I really want to be able to go to the dinner/show.

Also, I spoke to my agent yesterday and she said don't be too optimistic about discounts around June :-( Since Disney has already released discounts (free dining) for Aug-Sept. they usually don't go back calender months for discounts.

Thanks for any help/advice

The price is okay but everyone situation is different when it comes to the DP. If you had planned on having a TS everyday anyway, then it's worth it.

Oh & let your agent know that Disney did release rates last year for June 2 months after the free dining was announced so their is still hope

 

[Atotty]

That's why I'm not giving up hope. last year they released the AP rates really late for June.

 

[jakethejrt]

We booked 6/30 - 7/7 through AAA and we are not members of AAA - was told they act as a travel agent on the packages and membership is not required