May 2014 Discout Watch

[minerva78]

Woohoo, I have officially changed out dates to May 25 - 31! I reserved a LM room at AoA, but I am hoping to switch to either POFQ or POR if there is a good discount. I'm also likely going to eventually switch to 3 days onsite, 3 days offsite (I really want to try out Wyndham Bonnet Creek), but if a really good deal comes out, I'll probably just stay onsite the whole time.

How exciting people are making ADRs now, I can't wait until I finally get my chance on the 26th. For those of you who have made your ADRs online, what time were you able to access the reservation system to do so at the 180 day mark? I tried to ask a CM, but she just said you can access the website 24 hours, I don't think she understood what I meant. I thought there was a certain time of the morning when the reservation system opened?

 

[jenineh]

Woohoo, I have officially changed out dates to May 25 - 31! I reserved a LM room at AoA, but I am hoping to switch to either POFQ or POR if there is a good discount. I'm also likely going to eventually switch to 3 days onsite, 3 days offsite (I really want to try out Wyndham Bonnet Creek), but if a really good deal comes out, I'll probably just stay onsite the whole time. How exciting people are making ADRs now, I can't wait until I finally get my chance on the 26th. For those of you who have made your ADRs online, what time were you able to access the reservation system to do so at the 180 day mark? I tried to ask a CM, but she just said you can access the website 24 hours, I don't think she understood what I meant. I thought there was a certain time of the morning when the reservation system opened?

6:00 am EST on the dot is when it was available for me. I kept trying a bit early and it wouldn't work until it hit 6 .

 

[tigerbelly]

Wow...

We are not big FP users, so I may use a FP+ for BOG for lunch one day.

I noticed this and had to let you know that the fp+ for BoG is separate from regular fp+'s so it won't take up one of your 3! We did this a few weeks ago for lunch and it worked like a charm.

We are getting ready to book a stay at Pop May 22-27. So excited to be going back just my husband and I, after taking the kids last month for a week. We better hurry up and book so we can make our dining ressies next week!!

 

[stippfamily]

How do you get Fast Pass +? Do you register and does it cost? Trying to figure it all out before we go!

 

[MeeskaMomma]

How do you get Fast Pass +? Do you register and does it cost? Trying to figure it all out before we go!

Fast pass + is anew program they began rolling out this year. it is free and part of your My Disney Experience. I am hoping it will be running a little smoother by May.

Shannon did a good job explaining all the changes here:

http://wdwprepschool.com/my-thoughts-on-fastpass-plus/

 

[Tebrown96]

Been a while since I've been able to check this board, but looking at everyone's restaurant choices makes me want to share mine - hope you all don't mind! We are thrilled that our travel agent was able to get us in to all of our top choices - I never thought it would happen, so I had a bunch of back-up places in mind just in case and was even getting excited about some of them...ha ha ha!

Dinner at O'hana on arrival night, breakfast at Chef Mickey our first morning, and then dinners at Boma, Garden Grill, La Hacienda, The Wave (followed by the Pirates and Pals cruise) and Be Our Guest (a bit earlier than we would typically have dinner, but we'll take it!)

Would looooove to see a 35% room or package discount come out, but would really be happy with anything!

 

[Skjhjb]

I noticed this and had to let you know that the fp+ for BoG is separate from regular fp+'s so it won't take up one of your 3! We did this a few weeks ago for lunch and it worked like a charm. We are getting ready to book a stay at Pop May 22-27. So excited to be going back just my husband and I, after taking the kids last month for a week. We better hurry up and book so we can make our dining ressies next week!!

Oh yay! Thanks! I had no idea it was separate...that's good to know. I'm not a big ride gal but DH and the kids are, so they'll be happy they still get their three....

 

[mickeystoontown]

Been a while since I've been able to check this board, but looking at everyone's restaurant choices makes me want to share mine - hope you all don't mind! We are thrilled that our travel agent was able to get us in to all of our top choices - I never thought it would happen, so I had a bunch of back-up places in mind just in case and was even getting excited about some of them...ha ha ha!

Dinner at O'hana on arrival night, breakfast at Chef Mickey our first morning, and then dinners at Boma, Garden Grill, La Hacienda, The Wave (followed by the Pirates and Pals cruise) and Be Our Guest (a bit earlier than we would typically have dinner, but we'll take it!)

Would looooove to see a 35% room or package discount come out, but would really be happy with anything!

Nice ADRs! In case you are interested, I have reviews of Ohana, The Wave and Boma in my trip report. Link is below in my signature and then links to each chapter/installment are in the second post.

 

[disney mom of 6]

I was up bright and early to make adrs. I did get BOG and CRT for our last day! I also got Coral Reef, Brown Derby F! package, Hollywood and Vine, Mama Melrose and Chef Mickeys. After my first three the site got glitchy. To get Chef Mickey's I had to put the date, time and how many people then I chose The Contemporary Resort and it found times for all available restaurants there. I scrolled to Chef Mickey's and chose my time. I had to do that for all the others. Sending pixie dust to all who will be making theirs in the days to come.

Tammy

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I was up bright and early to make adrs. I did get BOG and CRT for our last day! I also got Coral Reef, Brown Derby F! package, Hollywood and Vine, Mama Melrose and Chef Mickeys. After my first three the site got glitchy. To get Chef Mickey's I had to put the date, time and how many people then I chose The Contemporary Resort and it found times for all available restaurants there. I scrolled to Chef Mickey's and chose my time. I had to do that for all the others. Sending pixie dust to all who will be making theirs in the days to come.

Tammy

I am counting down, in 15 days I get to start making my ADRs for end May/June trip. We are staying at BWI, already reserved, but waiting to pay it off in full till last minute. We are hoping to see if there are any discounts out there for that time frame, or meal plans.

 

[DisneyMom0709]

We always do cape May dinner and are doing it for our first night, we are doing 1900 park fare for dinner do they have crab legs also I seen the menu and it on There just wondering.

 

[PolyAddict]

We always do cape May dinner and are doing it for our first night, we are doing 1900 park fare for dinner do they have crab legs also I seen the menu and it on There just wondering.

We did 1900 a few years ago, there were no crab legs.

 

[PolyAddict]

I was up bright and early to make adrs. I did get BOG and CRT for our last day! I also got Coral Reef, Brown Derby F! package, Hollywood and Vine, Mama Melrose and Chef Mickeys. After my first three the site got glitchy. To get Chef Mickey's I had to put the date, time and how many people then I chose The Contemporary Resort and it found times for all available restaurants there. I scrolled to Chef Mickey's and chose my time. I had to do that for all the others. Sending pixie dust to all who will be making theirs in the days to come. Tammy

Congrats! Our day is Monday, we are staying club level and i am leaving it in their hands. I hope to get good news from them Monday

 

[Takasa]

We are going in May and I recieved the PIN that it seems most people have. My question is as I travel alone with my kids(6) really the only place we can stay ON Disney is the Campgrounds other wise we need 2 rooms and without a 2nd adult I'm SOL.

So do the discounts ever apply to campground?

I understand its a more inexpensive resort and while I'd love to stay at POP paying 2.5 times the price and having to find someone(and paying for them to go) is unworkable as I literally just got the ok to go to Disney 6 hours ago LOL!

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[jenineh]

Just saw some BOG reservations available for May 14th for dinner

 

[jenineh]

No BOG for us on any day of our trip! I was up at 5:30 to get the computer warmed up and ready to go. Nothing, not even the last day. So I waited and called at 7:00 to speak to a CM. She had nothing either. It isn't the end of the world, we got all the others we wanted, so we are good! Booked in at 1900 Park Fare, O'Hana, Boma, Trail's End, Cape May, and to replace BOG, I booked Rose and Crown. Now, May can arrive ANY time!

I see some BOG ressies open for May 14th

 

[Dudetrue]

Just saw some BOG reservations available for May 14th for dinner

Thank you!

 

[indigoxtreme]

Last night while watching television there was a commercial for Disney and it included May dates The website is not showing this special, it had definite dates on it and a special price. I am going to try and call later and find out what this is.

 

[KaLyn]

Last night while watching television there was a commercial for Disney and it included May dates The website is not showing this special, it had definite dates on it and a special price. I am going to try and call later and find out what this is.

Ohhhhhhh, interesting! Report back and let us know what you find out!

Sent from my iPad using the DISBoards app.

 

[indigoxtreme]

Last night while watching television there was a commercial for Disney and it included May dates The website is not showing this special, it had definite dates on it and a special price. I am going to try and call later and find out what this is.

Well, I called and of course they didnt have any offers for May Yet. I thought we recorded the program but unfortunately I cannot find it I will keep looking. I know what I saw as I backed it up while watching and rewatched it along with my spouse and older son. We all saw the later May dates. So I will keep looking next time I am going to take a picture of it so I can have proof I will let you know if I find it.