MM registration..

[Dfoerch]

Did everybody get it? Hope so!

I was curious what the longest a wait time someone had and still made it in.

 

[meekey7197]

Curious if anyone knows what happens if you have 2 qualifying reservations for 2 different nights? In the past I’ve been able to book MM when staying on cash at a non DVC resort (and it looks like that’s still allowed). I have A reservation in Nov with cash at POR and a points reservation in Dec. December was the only option I was Given, which is what I wanted so it’s all good I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given the option to choose

 

[eandt]

I was curious what the longest a wait time someone had and still made it in.

Our initial was 53 minutes but took 30 in real time

 

[eandt]

Curious if anyone knows what happens if you have 2 qualifying reservations for 2 different nights? In the past I’ve been able to book MM when staying on cash at a non DVC resort (and it looks like that’s still allowed). I have A reservation in Nov with cash at POR and a points reservation in Dec. December was the only option I was Given, which is what I wanted so it’s all good I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given the option to choose

I believe the early reg period is only for stays on points … you could probably still try the general reg period

 

[CarolynFH]

Curious if anyone knows what happens if you have 2 qualifying reservations for 2 different nights? In the past I’ve been able to book MM when staying on cash at a non DVC resort (and it looks like that’s still allowed). I have A reservation in Nov with cash at POR and a points reservation in Dec. December was the only option I was Given, which is what I wanted so it’s all good I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given the option to choose

The new rule is that the cash reservation had to be made via MS, using your DVC membership, e.g. using points to pay for it or using the DVC 25% room discount.

 

[Genie+]

Curious if anyone knows what happens if you have 2 qualifying reservations for 2 different nights? In the past I’ve been able to book MM when staying on cash at a non DVC resort (and it looks like that’s still allowed). I have A reservation in Nov with cash at POR and a points reservation in Dec. December was the only option I was Given, which is what I wanted so it’s all good I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given the option to choose

Around early 2024 eligibility was changed to strictly room reservations made using the blue card holder’s own DVC membership. At some point prior to that they were allowing pretty much all WDW onsite reservations to qualify.

Now it must be a reservation booked using your membership and there’s really just 3 ways to do that:

1) Book using your points (direct or resale is fine)

2) Book using the points exchange (this is the only way value/moderate can qualify)

3) Book using cash via your Membership and calling Member Services (inventory is limited to DVC villa/deluxe)

In the past blue card members still qualified with cash rooms booked through Disney Resorts, and ANY reservation using DVC points (even rentals or point gifting from other members).

 

[Lehuaann]

3) Book using cash via your Membership and calling Member Services (inventory is limited to DVC villa/deluxe)

I called MS just to see what a cash room would be for Dec 15. The cheapest was $900 @ AK.

 

[Genie+]

I called MS just to see what a cash room would be for Dec 15. The cheapest was $900 @ AK.

Wow! Yeah the cash rates go crazy mid-December.

Here’s Saratoga: After December 12th weeknights are the same as weekends. And it’s almost the same price as Christmas week.

SSR	Points Std/week	Points Pref/week	Cash Std/nite	Cash Pref/nite
Dec 12-24	95	111	$795	$912
Dec 24-31	155	171	$820	$939
Increase	60+%	60+%	3%	3%

Cash rates work out to ~$58 per point for Dec 12-24, yet ~$39pp for Dec 24-31. Ouchy!

 

[CarolynFH]

I called MS just to see what a cash room would be for Dec 15. The cheapest was $900 @ AK.

I don’t think MM is worth that much!

 

[eandt]

I don’t think MM is worth that much!

If you had to put a $ value on it what do you think it’s worth? We have done an after hours event or two which are kind of similar though we found them to be a bit more crowded .. I think with the DVC discount we might have paid $149ish for that …

 

[Lehuaann]

I don’t think MM is worth that much!

Not at all. Our room is booked with points, but I called DVC to see if they went back to including cash rooms booked through Disney Resorts. And of course my nosy self had to ask what the cash room price was.

 

[meekey7197]

Thanks @CarolynFH and @Genie+ for your detailed explanation. That makes a lot of sense. The new parameters certainly seems to have Made it easier to get tickets lately

 

[meekey7197]

I believe the early reg period is only for stays on points … you could probably still try the general reg period

Nah, I don’t need to go twice in a month Although I’m certainly curious as to whether the system would let me

 

[foodiddiedoo]

Thanks @CarolynFH and @Genie+ for your detailed explanation. That makes a lot of sense. The new parameters certainly seems to have Made it easier to get tickets lately

I am wondering if the 'excitement' for AK with only 4 or 5 rides open (depending if Kali River Rapids is closed for refurb) is a lot lower than Epcot or HD.
I'm going to try again for the MM in January at AK for our family trip and I'm hoping it's as easy as yesterday.