May 2009 code watch

[englishrose47]

We're going in May as well!! May 9-23!!

I have a question though, we are going for 2 full weeks, 14 days! ...but online, tickets only go up to 10 days. Does that mean it's more economical to buy an AP?

I haven't been to Disney since '97 But when we did go then, our room keys were our park tickets, and we had admission for the entire length of our stay. I didn't see an option to do that this time. (not past 10 days at least).

Welcome to the Dis !! Sorry I don,t know about the tickets , but if you got Waterparks option you use those spare days for trips to the water parks or you could go to Seaworld or Universal . I'm sure someone will know about the tickets though!!

 

[Amber74]

Subbing! Hoping to take my mom for mother's day week.

 

[LuvsEpcot]

I'm anxious for a May code also. I've been to WDW more times than I can count so now my mom has finally agreed to go with me. I want to take her the week of Mother's Day. I'd like to book the Mother's Day Brunch at Epcot. I know that she would love the Flower & Garden Show. Has anyone ever been to the brunch, if so, did you enjoy it, was it worth the cost? I really need to take the time to change my ticker below, cause we rockin' the Mouse's house in December!

 

[Tess]

We're going in May as well!! May 9-23!!

I have a question though, we are going for 2 full weeks, 14 days! ...but online, tickets only go up to 10 days. Does that mean it's more economical to buy an AP?

I haven't been to Disney since '97 But when we did go then, our room keys were our park tickets, and we had admission for the entire length of our stay. I didn't see an option to do that this time. (not past 10 days at least).

I haven't done the math lately, but it used to be a break even on the AP when you exceeded eight days of park hopping.

The only folks who can purchase a 14 day pass, at least to my knowledge, are those in the UK or Ireland--Undercover Tourist offers an "Ultimate" pass for them.

Unfortunately, the "length of stay" pass was discontinued by Disney for our convenience. Personally, I loved those passes until I purchased my PAP. I dislike with extreme intensity the "options" for purchasing passes now--too much of a when you buy online to be sure you have got the right ticket, you know what I mean, hopping or no hopping, water parks or no water parks, expiring or nonexpiring--length of stay was much easier. . .but that's just me.

I would simply calculate the cost of a 10 day ticket plus the cost of a four day ticket (the type and size you desire, i.e., hopping or no, water parks or no, expiring or nonexpiring ) as compared to the annual pass you prefer, i.e., Premium Annual Pass which includes water parks and DQ (no longer a good bargain IMHO since there is no more PI) or the regular AP.

At least the simple math here is easier than figuring out if you are purchasing the correct ticket for your needs. Tongue is firmly in cheek here, it really isn't rocket science, just more a pain than it used to be with the Length of Stay passes and its like predecessors.

Hope some of this is of benefit to you in your decision to purchase passes.

 

[kkhworth]

We are hopefully going back next May......May 24~May 29th.

It will be me, my two kids, and my sister and neice~neither have been before. I am SO excited to see their faces!!!

 

[rentayenta]

Just impatiently waiting for a code/rate...................................

 

[chinarider]

My daughter will graduate middle school on May 20th so, we're flying out 5/21-6/1
We haven't been for 3 years now and she said she would rather go to DW than on the Disney Cruise (we've done that as well)
Just the two of us- stayed at the POP in 2004 and at the CB in 2006- much preferred the POP actually
Probably will stay with value resort since we don't spend much time at the hotel anyway.
Never had heard about these discount things before. Hopefully there will be some available.

 

[Salinger]

Hope some of this is of benefit to you in your decision to purchase passes.

Thanks Tess, that is very helpful. If we have to purchase a 10 day + 4 day pass in order to have access for our full stay, then the AP is definitely less expensive. Then there's the possibility (fingers crossed) of getting a room discount with that too.

Edited: Okay, so it appears not everyone in my group is as big a Disney nut as me so we've scaled it back to 10 days. I guess the AP question is not an issue any more. Now on to the rest of the planning!

 

[Tess]

Thanks Tess, that is very helpful. If we have to purchase a 10 day + 4 day pass in order to have access for our full stay, then the AP is definitely less expensive. Then there's the possibility (fingers crossed) of getting a room discount with that too.

Edited: Okay, so it appears not everyone in my group is as big a Disney nut as me so we've scaled it back to 10 days. I guess the AP question is not an issue any more. Now on to the rest of the planning!

Too bad about the shortened stay, but the passes will certainly work now!

 

[rentayenta]

I am now thinking if a code/rate doesn't come out then I am thinking about renting DVC points; anyone here done this?

 

[dakutoo]

May 2-7 and then a 3 night cruise.
Really wishing for discounts

 

[Shelly]

ME TO! ME TO! Actually going May 29th so not sure how well this is going to work.

 

[rentayenta]

All this bounceback info is making me antsy for May codes.

 

[Kmygrl73]

Can anyone remember what the specific discounts were for this past May? I am just trying to see if I should book now for May 09 with a package or room only and if the room only discount is better than the package discount then that may influence my decision. It looks like both kinds of discounts came out in May 08. Also, I think the more expensive season starts on the 22nd so does that affect my reservation if I plan on booking from May 15th -24th? Any help would be great before I make my reservation!!!!!
Thanks,

 

[Disuser]

I got this off the internet somewhere and made a copy

became available:2/18/08, exp3/21/08
Package deal (free ticket upgrades) for disney rewards visa cardholders
Check in dates:3/30/08-5/21/08

became available : 2/20/08, exp5/21/08
for Annual passholder room-only rates
Check in dates: 3/30/08 -5/21/08

Became available: 2/20/08, exp 3/21/08
Annual Passholder package deal with dining
check in dates:3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available: 2/21/08, exp3/21/08
Package deal (free ticket upgrades)for general public
check in dates: 3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available : 2/21/08, exp.5/21/08
Florida resident room -only rates
Check in dates: 3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available: 3/27/08, exp. 4/19/08
room-only discount for general public
Check in:4/20/08- 5/21/08

became available 3/27/08, exp.4/19/08
Package discount for general public
Check in dates: 4/20/08- 5/21/08

became available: 5/08/08, exp. 5/25/08
room-only discount for general public
Check in dates: 5/26/08- 6/7/08

became available: 5/7/08, exp 8/2/08
Annual passholder room-only rates
Check in dates: 5/26/08- 8/2/08

became available:5/7/08, exp. ?
annual passholder package deal with dining
Check in dates:5/26/08- 8/2/08

became available: 5/8/08, exp. 8/2/08
Florida resident room -only rates
check in dates:5/26/08- 8/2/08

 

[rentayenta]

I got this off the internet somewhere and made a copy

became available:2/18/08, exp3/21/08
Package deal (free ticket upgrades) for disney rewards visa cardholders
Check in dates:3/30/08-5/21/08

became available : 2/20/08, exp5/21/08
for Annual passholder room-only rates
Check in dates: 3/30/08 -5/21/08

Became available: 2/20/08, exp 3/21/08
Annual Passholder package deal with dining
check in dates:3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available: 2/21/08, exp3/21/08
Package deal (free ticket upgrades)for general public
check in dates: 3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available : 2/21/08, exp.5/21/08
Florida resident room -only rates
Check in dates: 3/30/08- 5/21/08

became available: 3/27/08, exp. 4/19/08
room-only discount for general public
Check in:4/20/08- 5/21/08

became available 3/27/08, exp.4/19/08
Package discount for general public
Check in dates: 4/20/08- 5/21/08

became available: 5/08/08, exp. 5/25/08
room-only discount for general public
Check in dates: 5/26/08- 6/7/08

became available: 5/7/08, exp 8/2/08
Annual passholder room-only rates
Check in dates: 5/26/08- 8/2/08

became available:5/7/08, exp. ?
annual passholder package deal with dining
Check in dates:5/26/08- 8/2/08

became available: 5/8/08, exp. 8/2/08
Florida resident room -only rates
check in dates:5/26/08- 8/2/08

Does it appear that some offers become available almost last minute?

 

[Married2Mickey]

It's not a code, but I did manage to get a nice 15% AAA discount for my May 13-18 trip. Still waiting (impatiently) and hoping for something even better.

 

[ProudMommyof2]

I am now thinking if a code/rate doesn't come out then I am thinking about renting DVC points; anyone here done this?

I have actually rented points for my upcoming 5/09 trip. We will be doing a Sun-Thurs stay at Beach Club Villas in a studio. Total cost is $650 with no taxes/resort fees. That works out to $130 a night. So far the owner I am working with has been great.

There is loads of info about it on the DVC section of this board or on Mousesavers.com. If you want to do it for 5/09 I would do it soon. At the 7 month window all DVC owners can book at any resort. If you have a certain resort in mind you would want to book before that window opens.

 

[rentayenta]

It's not a code, but I did manage to get a nice 15% AAA discount for my May 13-18 trip. Still waiting (impatiently) and hoping for something even better.

Awesome!!! What resort?

I have actually rented points for my upcoming 5/09 trip. We will be doing a Sun-Thurs stay at Beach Club Villas in a studio. Total cost is $650 with no taxes/resort fees. That works out to $130 a night. So far the owner I am working with has been great.

There is loads of info about it on the DVC section of this board or on Mousesavers.com. If you want to do it for 5/09 I would do it soon. At the 7 month window all DVC owners can book at any resort. If you have a certain resort in mind you would want to book before that window opens.

I just posted a thread in the DVC rent section. Keep your fingers crossed. How much did they charge you per point?

 

[Married2Mickey]

Awesome!!! What resort?

I booked 2 FW cabins and saved almost $600 for my GG group! Definitely worth the cost of the AAA membership!

I'm thrilled with it, but I'm still waiting to see what codes come out. There's always a chance that buying an AP will be worthwhile if the code is particularly good. We booked room only to avoid getting tied down in the way of ticket options later. There are 8 of us and at least 19 different ideas about which tickets to buy.