News Round Up 2019

[MickeyMinnieMom]

They day Free Dining for 2019 was released (January 2nd I think?) I booked and kept getting that for HOURS. Checked back mid-day and was able to book just fine.

Not new, it was happening around the Star Wars announcement as well. Some summer discounts are out today so they probably have a bunch of people checking prices.

I could understand for things like SWGE -- I just didn't realize that some summer discounts just showed up -- makes sense -- thanks all!

 

[Farro]

Well, no fall discounts. That doesn't bode well for the future.

We booked next May at highest rack rate for 2019 (room only 499 days out) and I calculated 10% above that to try and guess the increase for next year. We are prepared to pay that. But boy, an AP discount would have been nice for next year.

I find it hard to believe rooms are actually booked solid due to Galaxy's Edge. This has to be an anticipatory move.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I find it hard to believe rooms are actually booked solid due to Galaxy's Edge. This has to be an anticipatory move.

I would think them waiting on Fall discounts would make perfect business sense due to SWGE.

 

[Farro]

I would think them waiting on Fall discounts would make perfect business sense due to SWGE.

I don't think I disputed that.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I don't think I disputed that.

OK... ... sorry for sharing a thought?

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'm still getting a better deal renting points at AKL in July! I guess it really is the way to go.

 

[rteetz]

News

Here are the different discounts

http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/new-s...l-free-gift-card-and-annual-passholder-rates/

 

[SaintsManiac]

Well, no fall discounts. That doesn't bode well for the future.

We booked next May at highest rack rate for 2019 (room only 499 days out) and I calculated 10% above that to try and guess the increase for next year. We are prepared to pay that. But boy, an AP discount would have been nice for next year.

I find it hard to believe rooms are actually booked solid due to Galaxy's Edge. This has to be an anticipatory move.

You could look into renting points. I'm getting a great deal this July.

 

[merry_nbright]

Question, if you book a villa through Disney and not through DVC, does it include housekeeping?

 

[crvetter]

Question, if you book a villa through Disney and not through DVC, does it include housekeeping?

Yes through Disney does include it. Treated like a cash room so housekeeping is included and you have to pay for parking.

 

[mollmoll4]

Well, no fall discounts. That doesn't bode well for the future.

We booked next May at highest rack rate for 2019 (room only 499 days out) and I calculated 10% above that to try and guess the increase for next year. We are prepared to pay that. But boy, an AP discount would have been nice for next year.

I find it hard to believe rooms are actually booked solid due to Galaxy's Edge. This has to be an anticipatory move.

Not to drag on the discussion of discounts here - but aren't fall discounts usually released later in the year anyway? It seems to be the pattern that a new round of discounts is released as the current round comes to a close (most "spring" offers expire next week). It stands to reason that they might still release some fall discounts in August as has been the general pattern.

 

[rteetz]

Not to drag on the discussion of discounts here - but aren't fall discounts usually released later in the year anyway? It seems to be the pattern that a new round of discounts is released as the current round comes to a close (most "spring" offers expire next week). It stands to reason that they might still release some fall discounts in August as has been the general pattern.

I think it all depends how things fill up the closer they get. The fact these deals are ending right as SWGE opens is sort of telling at the moment. The last round of deals before this had dates well into the SWGE opening.

 

[WinnieAndMinnie17]

Does anyone actually think they will release fall discounts? I got a really good deal at Coronado Springs that I wouldn't cancel most likely even if they release discounts but everywhere I look and all the Disney experts I listen to say to forget about seeing a fall discount this year. I think they released these now because they are having trouble selling rooms before SWGE opens, just my opinion!

 

[SaintsManiac]

Does anyone actually think they will release fall discounts? I got a really good deal at Coronado Springs that I wouldn't cancel most likely even if they release discounts but everywhere I look and all the Disney experts I listen to say to forget about seeing a fall discount this year.

I am not expecting much if they do put them out. I know we won't get one as we are going Thanksgiving week.

 

[jlundeen]

Does anyone actually think they will release fall discounts? I got a really good deal at Coronado Springs that I wouldn't cancel most likely even if they release discounts but everywhere I look and all the Disney experts I listen to say to forget about seeing a fall discount this year.

Well, they MAY release fall discounts, but it's been my experience many times that it's often only a special offer for marketing purposes only.... with no availablily.

 

[tlmadden73]

Is this confirmed? They are just referencing that one Boardwalk Times article that indicated it but I haven't seen anyone else reporting on it

I think when you start editing movies like the crow scene in Dumbo it opens you up to having to change other scenes. Wasn't there a story not to long ago about some celebrities that don't let their kids watch Snow White or Sleeping Beauty because there are scenes of physical contact without direct consent? should we cut those scenes too?

I am not saying I don't think how the crows were depicted in Dumbo is wrong - under today's lens and we now know it was wrong at the time - but you can't just wipe away history. Why not have an introductory scene with Leonard Maltin explaining about the scene and why we know now the issues of what is depicted or something like that rather than pretending it didn't exist?

What gets me is that the crow scene, unless you KNOW about OLD stereotypes, won't most kids and younger adults just gloss over it and think it is just animated crows talking with animated voices? They don't associate it with any sort of "racism" or "racial stereotypes", but by banning that scene you are re-emphasizing that negativity.

You can't erase history, but you negative stereotypes can be forgotten and no longer used.

Should we erase the "Injun" scene in Peter Pan?
I know there are "stereotypical" depictions of Asians in older movies too.
Should we rename "Tom Sawyer's Island" because of the negative stereotypes in that classic book?

Movies and books from a certain time period simply reflect the views of that time period (right or wrong) .. they shouldn't have any relevance in modern times.

 

[SaintsManiac]

What gets me is that the crow scene, unless you KNOW about OLD stereotypes, won't most kids and younger adults just gloss over it and think it is just animated crows talking with animated voices? They don't associate it with any sort of "racism" or "racial stereotypes", but by banning that scene you are re-emphasizing that negativity.

You can't erase history, but you negative stereotypes can be forgotten and no longer used.

Should we erase the "Injun" scene in Peter Pan?
I know there are "stereotypical" depictions of Asians in older movies too.
Should we rename "Tom Sawyer's Island" because of the negative stereotypes in that classic book?

Movies and books from a certain time period simply reflect the views of that time period (right or wrong) .. they shouldn't have any relevance in modern times.

I think you need to put yourself into the shoes of someone who WOULD find that it is offensive to THEM specifically.

It's easy,as a white person, to blow that stuff off. How would you feel if you were a black man when that scene comes on?

Look, I am not for or against. I just try to think about how it affects someone other than ME.

 

[siren0119]

Question on the promo rates - I tried searching but wasn't finding what I needed. If your stay straddles a promo (so specifically, I am there 8/26-8/30 but the promo rates end 8/28) do they only apply the promo rate up to the last day of the promotion? Would they require me to book the last 2 nights as a separate reservation if I booked the promo for the dates up to 8/28?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Question on the promo rates - I tried searching but wasn't finding what I needed. If your stay straddles a promo (so specifically, I am there 8/26-8/30 but the promo rates end 8/28) do they only apply the promo rate up to the last day of the promotion? Would they require me to book the last 2 nights as a separate reservation if I booked the promo for the dates up to 8/28?

You might want to ask on the Resorts forum. They are the experts. I'm sure wait times are atrocious if you call right now.

 

[tlmadden73]

Does anyone actually think they will release fall discounts? I got a really good deal at Coronado Springs that I wouldn't cancel most likely even if they release discounts but everywhere I look and all the Disney experts I listen to say to forget about seeing a fall discount this year. I think they released these now because they are having trouble selling rooms before SWGE opens, just my opinion!

I guess it just depends on the draw of SWGE -- the only reason they offer discounts is to draw people there. If people are already coming without discounts, no sense offering them. I don't see them needing to.

As people have noticed (like on the podcast), summer seems to no longer be the "peak" time like it used to be. People are more willing to go out of summer to avoid the heat, the supposed crowds and are willing to pull kids out of school to go in the fall or winter to enjoy the nicer weather and special events. So they are pushing discounts to get people to come in the summer before SWGE opens.

I have two reservations for this "fall" (mid-September and mid-October) (I only plan on keeping one of them). The September one I got a 4 night one with the "Summer fun" discount at Carribbean Beach and I am waiting to see if Annual Pass discounts or just reguluar discounts come out for those time frames to get a better rate (even if I have to change resorts). But if no discounts show up, I am okay with the rates I have booked.

I made these well before they announced SWGE opening, so now I just wait and see, but I am not holding out any hope.