May/June Codes watch....

[bugsy]

So I, like EVERYONE else, called WDW this morning. Talked to a CS agent
(Seattle, very nice lady) and said, "I'll bet you can't guess why I am calling today ! I asked her about Disney Visa as well as general discounts.
She said they expect them to come out virtually any time, and agreed that WDW is under a wee bit of pressure to come through with something.. As for discounts for room only vs. pkgs, correct me if I am wrong, but with the exception of the MYW Dining, the rest of the program really is set up as a room only, with choice of added tickets for your choice of days. The only caveat would be the loss of the dining portion, but If the room only discounts were significant enough, you would traditionally still come out way ahead, since the MYW tickets themselves are not priced differently for room only vs package. Yes, I am spending far too may brain functions on this trip.............

 

[bytheblood]

Accoring to Guest Services, the AP cannot be in the name of a child, it has to be an adult AP.

From Guest Services:
Our Pass holder discount is mainly focused for paying Adults. At this time the Pass holder must be 18+ of age.

 

[bytheblood]

Oops.

 

[bytheblood]

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.

You should call and ask to leave a message on the CM comment line.

 

[Cabe]

Hi Everyone, I just discovered this board as we just made the decision to go on our first WDW vacation. I have a question regarding reservations. I was just going to make them online, but I see most people saying they are calling. Is this a better method? Can you get discounts if available online? I know I will have a ton of questions - but thought this a good place to start. Thanks!

 

[missypie]

Hi Everyone, I just discovered this board as we just made the decision to go on our first WDW vacation. I have a question regarding reservations. I was just going to make them online, but I see most people saying they are calling. Is this a better method? Can you get discounts if available online? I know I will have a ton of questions - but thought this a good place to start. Thanks!

Call. There is an 800 #. 800-828-0228. Welcome!

 

[AlexTina]

Please tell me you're kidding!!!!!!! Do you mean that the ONLY way to apply the general codes is to a room-only reservation? So, if I want a package with tickets and the dining plan then I have wasted all this time wathcing for a code that is never going to help me?

No you haven't wasted your time. I received a postcard code and when I called to book they did the whole package for me. Obviously if the code is a room only code then that is where you will get the discount but you can still book a package. I just did the Magic your way package with tickets only but the CM I spoke to said you can add dining or whichever plus options you want as well the only difference is that your room rate is discounted. Hope that helps.

Tina

 

[bytheblood]

No you haven't wasted your time. I received a postcard code and when I called to book they did the whole package for me. Obviously if the code is a room only code then that is where you will get the discount but you can still book a package. I just did the Magic your way package with tickets only but the CM I spoke to said you can add dining or whichever plus options you want as well the only difference is that your room rate is discounted. Hope that helps.

Tina

I had that experience as well.

I was told by CRO that general codes will never have the option to use it with a package, but the personal ones that are sent to individuals from marketing usually do.

 

[Poohbear123]

No codes yet? Hmmm...maybe tomorrow?

 

[celtick8]

Hi Everyone, I just discovered this board as we just made the decision to go on our first WDW vacation. I have a question regarding reservations. I was just going to make them online, but I see most people saying they are calling. Is this a better method? Can you get discounts if available online? I know I will have a ton of questions - but thought this a good place to start. Thanks!

Hello, and welcome. I once read on these boards it is easier to apply a code to a reservation that was made on the phone then one that it is made online. I hope this helps.

 

[ninaeve]

Hello, and welcome. I once read on these boards it is easier to apply a code to a reservation that was made on the phone then one that it is made online. I hope this helps.

Why would it be any easier? The info that would have to be changed would be the same, right?

 

[meuseman]

Nina - Room Only reservations cannot be made online, even if the only thing you book online is the room. WDTC considers all reservations made online to be a "package" which you cannot amend with a code. You actually cannot use a code with a ressie made online.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Just read on another board that Sunday the 13th is the day. I have no idea if this is accurate but thought I'd post what I read elsewhere.
Here's hoping. It was for FL and AP rates.

 

[ILoveDisney-Angie]

I must have just looked at the same site that you did. I saw that AP and FL codes will be out on Sunday! YIPPEE!!!

 

[EEyorelover22]

I just hope they are correct and they do in fact come out this Sunday. That would be wonderful!!

 

[ninaeve]

Nina - Room Only reservations cannot be made online, even if the only thing you book online is the room. WDTC considers all reservations made online to be a "package" which you cannot amend with a code. You actually cannot use a code with a ressie made online.

Then why did I have to check room only reservation?
Where did u find out this info?

When I called yesterday, the CM called my reservation, "room only" when she was confirming the deposit. She did say that if any codes came out, that that reservation would be cancelled and a new one made bc if u use a code, you have to get a room in the "code/AAA/whatever" block. She said that was standard practise with all applying a code even if they don't tell u.

Now I am really confused.

K.

Oh, also my confirmation page from booking online says that I can change up until 6 days before arriving,so it HAS to be considered a room only or that would be 45 days before, right?

 

[ILoveDisney-Angie]

They even went so far as to list the Codes:

Here goes (I hope they're right)

FL Code: EWZ
AP Code: EWY

 

[weluvpluto]

So does CRO open at 7:00 EST on Sunday???

 

[ninaeve]

So there are rumors that they will be asking for AP confirmation when booking now vs at arrival. Anyone know yeh or neh on that? I can go ahead and buy dh's but not all ours yet. If so, I won't have the voucher yet though right? Will they even accept an unactivated AP meaning just the voucher for reserving?

K.

 

[missypie]

So there are rumors that they will be asking for AP confirmation when booking now vs at arrival. Anyone know yeh or neh on that? I can go ahead and buy dh's but not all ours yet. If so, I won't have the voucher yet though right? Will they even accept an unactivated AP meaning just the voucher for reserving?

K.

Wouldn't that we wicked of them? I guess it would truly reward all the long-time AP holders, who buy APs year after year...it would cut down on buying APs to get the discount. I'm not going to buy an AP without knowing that the rate is available for my dates. I guess I would hate it if they did that, but in a way it would be "fair." (Then I'd start the "general codes" thread!)