Need advice. want to spend least possible on room only.

[kahliasmom]

I have 2 days of non-expiration park hopper passes for me and my daughter. I also have $356 in Disney Rewards that will start expiring in January. I want to stay in a moderate resort, probably POR FQ. I will just have to pay for airfare and expenses. I will stay for two days, possibly three. I see that if I go during the week most days in January, I will only have to pay $159 a night. I also have read that in Feb there is up to 30% most resorts. Am I better off going in January or will I get a better rate if I go in Feb and book a mod with the 25% off? Thank you. I'm going to make a reservation soon so I am trying to learn how I can optimize my savings.

 

[fla4fun]

The best thing to do is to go to Disney's website and run the numbers. It looks to me like January will be cheaper than February with a discount, but I don't know your exact travel dates, and that can make a difference. The discounts are listed under "Special Offers".

 

[kahliasmom]

Thank you Fla4fun I will run the numbers.

 

[stephgles]

You can also convert your reward points onto a disney gift card, which does not expire

 

[kahliasmom]

I did not realize the card has no expiration. I always put off calling to find out more about the rewards card cause I was afraid to find out that it too had an expiration date. I regret that because last night I paid an extra $10 to have the card rushed to me so I could get it in time to use in time for my trip in January. I just booked my trip for four nights Jan 17-20 for $159 a night. Added one day park hopper so that I could then add the dining plan. Looking forward to my trip!!

 

[Disneyworld Kirk]

I didn't realize the Gift Card didn't expire either?
I got one in 2009 for our trip and it said on it that it expired Dec. 2010.
It also said to keep hold of it until then so if I needed to move points again it would go to that.
Did they change it?
I don't have any expiring until 2014 and will definitely be heading back to Disney before then!

Just my experience!

Kirk

 

[anjalee6]

You can also wait until you actually get to Disney too instead of having a card rushed to you. We always te one in the parks at guest services and then just call to have our points added.

 

[smitch425]

I didn't realize the Gift Card didn't expire either?
I got one in 2009 for our trip and it said on it that it expired Dec. 2010.
It also said to keep hold of it until then so if I needed to move points again it would go to that.
Did they change it?
I don't have any expiring until 2014 and will definitely be heading back to Disney before then!

Just my experience!

Kirk

You transfer you reward points to a REWARDS card. The rewards card DOES have an expiration date for Dec. of the following year, BUT you may use your REWARDS card to purchase a GIFT card. GIFT cards do not expire.

 

[Disneyworld Kirk]

Aha! I was not aware of doing that! Thanks for the tip!!!

Kirk