New Code - New Code!!!

[vbfamily]

DisneyFreaks,

If you pay in full and then an AP rate comes out just don't do anything. They will still show your full deposit at check-in and you can use the "extra" money for food, merchandise, etc. Does this make sense.

Last year, had a ressie, paid in full and then we had to shorten it by a night. We just left the deposit alone. We knew we had paid too much so when we charged to our room we were just working off the extra balance first. We also received a lower rate at check-in so we had that money on top of it.

I'm sorry if I sound confusing but it just seemed easier for us to leave the extra money on our res because we knew we would use it for food, etc. It also eliminated the hassle of Disney sending us a check and waiting for it and not getting it before we left for our trip.

Hope this helps.

 

[csmommy]

Originally posted by Tay N Evie's Mom
I just called about the AFK code and was told that is the code that requires the PIN number. So, no luck there either. I asked if there were any other codes out and was told no.

Try again! I did this last night & was able to save another $30 per night on my standard view room at AKL.

 

[DisneyVa.]

Has anyone tried to see if the code or any code is good for later in the summer? We are going in August and are waiting for DC or AP codes?

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Thanks for the advice. I would still have to call and have the AP applied to our reservation though right? They don't do this automatically do they? We don't have an existing AP. We would have to purchase it and have it at check-in correct? And we would have no problem with just leaving the extra amount we paid right on our room sort of like when you put a CC down?

 

[photobob]

I also got the email with the code and pin number. I already had POFQ at a discounted rate of $104 per night, but couldn't pass up the chance to go to a deluxe for the first time at $124. Got with my travel agnet and boom were in at WL for $124. I haven't told the kids yet. I may not tell them and let them be surprised when we get there! We stayed at CBR in 97 and stayed at ASMo in 99 and ASMu in 01 so we had decided to upgrade this time back to a moderate but never dreamed we'd get a deluxe at such a great rate!

 

[vbfamily]

DisneyFreaks,

I just wanted to let you know. Our res was through CRO. It sounds like your is through WDTC. They may have different policies about refunds. You may not just be able to leave the overage on your account.

You can transfer deposits from WDTC to CRO-if you get an AP rate wouldn't you then have to go through CRO?

Just check with the CM when and if AP rates come out about what to do with your deposit.

 

[sneezy1956]

Are any of you worried there won't be AP rates for the same period as the new codes?

I'm holding on to my AXA rate right now but, I'm also hoping the AP rates at least match the current rates folks are getting!

Opinions!!!!!!!!!

 

[vbfamily]

DisneyFreaks,

They don't automatically switch your ressie. If AP rates come out and it looks like they will save you money then you have to call and ask for an AP rate.

Do you have a reservation through the travel company now?

Your deposit requirements sound like you booked through them?

I have seen situations where CM's say they must refund the deposit and then book a new reservation with AP's and I have also heard of them just switching the deposit from WDTC to CRO.

If you pay in full and then AP rates come out it may not be in your best interest to switch-let's say you switch and then they have to send you a refund-what if you don't get that refund before you leave? Can you swing the entire cost of the vacation while your waiting for your refund?

If AP rates come out and you are able to switch and also transfer deposits then figure out what your room rate is and see how much extra you had put down. They will still ask you for a credit card at check in because they don't realize at check-in that you have an overage on your account. We gave them a cc but we ended up putting nothing on it. When the account was settled at the end we had only used the extra money on our account for food, tickets, etc.

Again, I'm sorry if this sounds confusing. You have an awkward time period to work with. I don't want you to call and get a great AP rate only to find out that you have to receive a refund check from WDTC that may not arrive in time for your trip.

 

[MidwestPiglet]

Just called CRO to ask about the AFK code. CM Tad said that I would need to have a pin number for the code. (I did not receive an email.)

He said that the AXA code is currently the best bet right now.

 

[onceuponadream]

Some info on the ZXEA code...

I was able to get AKL for $240/night (tax included Savannah view). This was about $10/night less thant he AXA code.

Moderates were $104 tax included (unfortunately CSR was sold out for my dates). This was $10/night less than the AXA code also.

Values are $79/night tax included. This is about $15/night less than AXA code. (Movies sold out my dates )

You must be a DC member to get this code.

I saved $160 off two rooms at AKL. I can't decide if I should switch to POR to save the $80 for 2 rooms 4 nights or to ASSp (Movies is sold out my dates) to save the $280 total 2 rooms 4 nights...

 

[vbfamily]

There are new codes out on mousavers.com. Mary just posted them.

There are regular codes and DC codes.

Has anyone called?

 

[MidwestPiglet]

Just called and changed our Polynesian reservation from the AX* code to Mousesaver's new code. Saved about $11/nite.

Not much difference, but every bit helps!

Thanks Mary!

 

[idontknow]

Quote: Values are $79/night tax included. This is about $15/night less than AXA code. (Movies sold out my dates )


I had ASMo reserved for the 3rd week of May for $84 a night, so it is actually only a $5 savings. BUT, like as many of us say over and over...........every little bit helps!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Our trip is booked through CRO. I made sure when I called. Originally we booked at rack rate and had the pay off at check-in plan. But when we had first a AAA discount and then the AXA code which we have now they switched us to paying in full 21 days prior to arrival. We called to ask why the change and were told that these discounts are now treated like a package even though we are booked room only. Would this make a difference in how they handle the refund should we get an AP discount? Could we still have the overage applied to our room charging privileges or would we have to wait for a check and hope it makes it on time. Any extra spending money would be wonderful.
Also, could you please tell me where these new codes are at mousesavers? All I could find is the AXA and B codes. Thank you so much vbfamily. You have been extremely helpful.

 

[vbfamily]

Disneyfreaks,

It sounds like the policy for refunds would be different for you because you have a package. I am not sure though.

Technically, you can't have the overage applied for charging priv. at check in because they don't know you have an overage. You will know that you have overpaid (if everything works out and you are able to apply a different code or AP rate). Still give them a credit card at check-in. Depending on the amount you overpay, you may or may not have charges go on your credit card at check--in. Does this make sense. It was just easier to do it this way for us because we didn't have to worry about refund checks, etc.

Go to mousesavers.com and hit your refresh button at the top of the screen. This should bring the new information on the new codes up. If it doesn't let me know. I would call immediately and see what kind of rate you can get. I am hearing that it is not much better than the other codes but you never know. Maybe if you use one of these new codes then you would not have to pay in full by April because you technically would no longer have a package. Make sure to ask what the policy is when you call.

 

[csmommy]

Mary just posted a new code CZF.

To read about it:
http://www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html#czf

 

[vbfamily]

Disneyfreaks,

Other posters have said the new codes come with CRO deposit and cancellation policies-which means if you switch to a new code that mary posted today you would not have to pay off your stay in April-you wouldn't get the mini golf-big deal.

This means you could switch to a new code if it's available and then still wait for AP rates to come out. If the AP rates came out and they were better than the new code then you could still switch to them.

I would definately check out the new codes. You may be able to do better than the code you have now and get a much better cancellation policy to boot.

 

[Vermin]

ARGH ARGH ARGH

The CM just called me back and said that in order to use the code (one from Mousesavers), you HAVE to pay the entire resort booking with the new Disney Visa. She said that her supervisor took it all the way to a marketing manager to get this clarification. She also said that they are updating info about the code in the computers to make this perfectly clear!

I guess I'll try again and see!!! On hold now...

 

[sneezy1956]

Which code did you use. I've switched to the new code with no problem. I'm at CBR for 12 days at $104.?? a night including tax!

 

[Vermin]

Out of respect to mousesavers.com, I won't say what the code letters were, but it was that code for room only.

OK, finally got back in, and this time was able to get changed to the new code, no problems, no questions, no hassles!

Why does this have to be so dang difficult???

My rates were:
AKL standard - $139
AKL savannah - $215
Poly Garden - $244

Again, details for code at mousesavers.com