May/June Codes watch....

[BuckNaked]

Exactly, westjones. Of course there is a point at which it will become "too much", there will be fewer bookings, and then we'll see codes in order to get people to book. Supply and demand.

For example, I saw a question on one of these code threads, asking if those of us that have already booked haven't diminished our chances of getting codes because we've added to the occupancy rate. Probably so, but I'm going whether there are codes or not, and I want to make sure I have a room that I want and can pay for, codes or no codes. I hope there will be codes, and I'll be happy to take the discount if it becomes available. But my trip doesn't depend on it, so I don't see the point of not making reservations in the hope that I *might* get a discount.

 

[brooke1]

I have a question for the old timers that have been to disney many times, I myself have only been on these boards for a little over a year and have been to disney just twice in 2004 both on general codes.

Question: Has there always been (general codes) for every season summer fall etc. or has these codes just happened in the last few or so years?

thanks brooke

 

[BuckNaked]

Very true, DMRick. They aren't even "late" yet, so we've got some time before we need to worry.

Even the next round, if they come out, won't help me for my late summer trip, but they should cover my June trip.

 

[kutchyone]

If they offer no code for June then this will be the first trip that we have gone where we did not get a discount. I have never used a code though because we had the Magic Kingdom Club to get our discounts. Boy do I miss them. Don't rant yet, we may still luck out. And if not........we may just cancel our DW reservation and get a suite for less then what I am paying for our 9 nights at CSR. To be honest though, I just probably made an idle threat.

 

[crazyboutWDW]

I keep seeing post about no codes = no go, and I just dont understand why you would make a ressie depending on codes that may or may not be released. We have always gotten codes for our trip (general ones, usually posted on mousesavers.com), however this year we actually received an email with a pin #. Of course I was happy to use it, saved me about $1k on rooms. But, I am still hoping for the general codes, because we have another family going to wdw with us this year and would be nice to help them save a little $$$, being its there first time (because we finally talked them into going). I too agree that the ressie should be made and go regardless. If the codes come out, woohooo thats $$$ saved, but if not, then its vacation as planned, imho

by the way, I thought 3/8/05 was a date that they may be released?

 

[missypie]

I will say that if we get AP rates, we will all buy APs and then will return to WDW either next November of March. If no AP rate, we won't buy APs and won't be back within the year. But with that said, if the place is full next November or March, what do they care if it is me who is there or someone else?

 

[3PrezGirls]

That's what I don't understand about some people on here who will book their vacation thinking codes will come out and have to cancel if they don't. I booked because I knew what we could afford and if a code comes out it's great since we will have more spending money with us and it will some money as well.

 

[Nik's Mom]

I spoke to a cm this morning and she said basically what DMRICK's cm said. So maybe they will come soon (I hope). The cm said they are running out of some room types for some resorts, but nothing is booked solid.

 

[Brwhite]

I thought someone said that they came out March 9 last year, also, I thought I heard someone else say that they would be released Mar 16th.
I don't think we should be getting worried yet. The old codes went through Apr 16. If we get to Apr 1st, and we don't have codes, then I think we should start sweating.

 

[hauntedcity]

Where did you see that on the site? I went to look for it but can't find it.
Thanks,
Lesley

It's towards the bottom of the "Ears to the Ground" section of today's WDW Update, which is the last section of the "News and Views" part.

 

[d76dots]

…The Disney Reservations Center has had eight straight weeks of record high room bookings. Looks like the parks will be crowded this summer. "Quote from MousePlanet"

We have LOVED all of our Disney vacations. All were made knowing what our "up front" costs would be. If a discount or code came along, so much the better for us. We had a little more "wiggle" room with our spending while at the parks.

I honestly didn't know about these codes or PINs...even the AP rates until accidentally coming across these boards a short time ago! I will tell you that whenever I did book I ALWAYS asked if its' the best deal, etc. and do that no matter where we stay...Disney or other vacation places.

I don't know why hotels and places don't give you the best rate upfront (what am I saying! Of course they won't...if they can get you to pay the hightest rate, so much the better for them!). I never hurts to ask...all they can say is "no"!

My trip won't be until October, but I'm still hoping for codes for everyone so you too can have the "wiggle" room with your expenses!

Disney is smart, business wise that is....why give discounts if they can fill the rooms at full price? People are still going and spending..even when they get the rooms with no discounts. People say they spend more if they get the discount, but in reality, if they go without the discount, Disney has their money upfront for the room and know you will spend at the parks too...so added bonus for them.

It makes it harder on us without discounts. We stay fewer days, stay at a hotel that's not our "first pick", etc....but we still go, so why should they change their prices? Once they get to a level where they are charging too much they'll know because people will quit going. When this happens, they'll offer more discounts, codes, etc. to even things out again. If I don't go, someone will be there to take my place...so why not just make my ressies for what I can afford in the first place and "not sweat it out".

Oh, I'll tell you why....I'm a discount shopper! I hate paying full price if I don't have too. Deals make things so much more fun!!

On code watch for you all! Good luck fellow discounters!

 

[ninaeve]

ouch! Made my first call to check on my current reservation since we have not received anything in the mail, and to inquire about a discount email we received a few months ago and AP discounts. The CM was VERY snotty with me.
She gave huge long pauses b/w my questions ended with a sigh, and very condescending response.
She gave the unless you have the pin in front of you, we can not do ANYTHING for you. Yeah, right.
When I asked about if there were annual pass discounts for the end of April, she almost hung up on me, saying very tartly that no, there isn't and they don't have discounts all year. Yikes!

I am very sensitive and hate doing business over the phone. Why couldn't I have gotten a nice CM? I know they are tired of being asked these questions, but a waiter(usually), doesn't get hateful bc a new customer of the night comes in and asks what the specials are for the evening. Ugh.

The only name she would give is Antonia(sp?).

K.

 

[Liz]

Ninaeve, I'm so sorry you got a bad CM, and this one sounds very bad. When I call if I hear the name Antonia I'm hanging up without saying a word!!!

 

[Nik's Mom]

ouch! Made my first call to check on my current reservation since we have not received anything in the mail, and to inquire about a discount email we received a few months ago and AP discounts. The CM was VERY snotty with me.
She gave huge long pauses b/w my questions ended with a sigh, and very condescending response.
She gave the unless you have the pin in front of you, we can not do ANYTHING for you. Yeah, right.
When I asked about if there were annual pass discounts for the end of April, she almost hung up on me, saying very tartly that no, there isn't and they don't have discounts all year. Yikes!

I am very sensitive and hate doing business over the phone. Why couldn't I have gotten a nice CM? I know they are tired of being asked these questions, but a waiter(usually), doesn't get hateful bc a new customer of the night comes in and asks what the specials are for the evening. Ugh.

The only name she would give is Antonia(sp?).

K.

Sorry this happened. There's no excuse for rudeness. Try calling back to see if you can get someone to help you. If you received that e-mail a couple of months ago, those codes should still be good.

 

[fun & fancy free]

Maybe that CM should have called out CRABBY today. I know everyone has a bad day but let's try to be civil. You only asked a question and there is nothing wrong with that. Good luck w/any future calls.

 

[SuBeat]

I keep seeing post about no codes = no go, and I just dont understand why you would make a ressie depending on codes that may or may not be released. We have always gotten codes for our trip (general ones, usually posted on mousesavers.com), however this year we actually received an email with a pin #. Of course I was happy to use it, saved me about $1k on rooms. But, I am still hoping for the general codes, because we have another family going to wdw with us this year and would be nice to help them save a little $$$, being its there first time (because we finally talked them into going). I too agree that the ressie should be made and go regardless. If the codes come out, woohooo thats $$$ saved, but if not, then its vacation as planned, imho

by the way, I thought 3/8/05 was a date that they may be released?

Just an FYI, you can book up to 3 rooms with your discount and help your friends save (if you haven't booked that many for your own family, that is). We were lucky enough to have friends that received a postcard and decided to go to WDW with us.

 

[crazyboutWDW]

I know, but they only had 1 more room available when we called. I have been checking back, but nothing yet.

 

[2princessintraining]

I keep seeing post about no codes = no go, and I just dont understand why you would make a ressie depending on codes that may or may not be released. We have always gotten codes for our trip (general ones, usually posted on mousesavers.com), however this year we actually received an email with a pin #. Of course I was happy to use it, saved me about $1k on rooms. But, I am still hoping for the general codes, because we have another family going to wdw with us this year and would be nice to help them save a little $$$, being its there first time (because we finally talked them into going). I too agree that the ressie should be made and go regardless. If the codes come out, woohooo thats $$$ saved, but if not, then its vacation as planned, imho

by the way, I thought 3/8/05 was a date that they may be released?

I got a postcard as well, and was able to book a second room, same pricing for my parents, you may be able to do that for your friends.

 

[CarolA]

CrazyboutWDW are you saying the resort only had one room? Then I don't think any discount is going to help!

 

[crazyboutWDW]

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