Oct 3 - Dec 30 FD & Code Watch (Only)

[ZephyrHawk]

We're tentatively planning for October 15-24. We actually would rather have a discount than free dining, because we think skipping the dining plan might be our best option.

 

[liltoot]

Waiting for anything the first week of December.

 

[The.Epcot.Man]

I think you have less occupancy in early september as most kids are back in school and parents don't want to pull them. Also, early september is still very hot/humid.
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I'm not going in early sept, I am going late, when the weather breaks and the crowds are [hopefully] less.

Late October is in the top 10 times to visit in terms of crowds and weather, but with FD, that could change crowd levels a little.....

 

[stowles102]

This will be our first trip and this is all so overwhelming for me. We currently have the Contemporary booked, with DP and tickets for 10/5-10/10 for about $3400 (incl. 40% pin code they sent me). We are a family of 2 adults and 3 kids 8, 6, 6. So was also thinking about getting 2 connecting rooms at pop instead. If FD comes out, I assume the pin codes go away if I decide to go that route. What would be the best deal????

 

[tpimental]

Hoping here too! We'll be at Pop Oct 23-30th with 13 of us!

 

[courtnek]

no PIN or anything for me....we're hoping for something late Nov/early Dec!!!!!

 

[pluto's best pal]

We will be there 10-27 thru 11-3...We too have a 20/30/40 PIN but free dining will save us more. Staying @ CBR...Come on FREE DINING!!!!!

 

[DisneyJB]

We're going Oct. 9-15, and when all of the discounts came out yesterday, I called to ask about discounts beyond Oct. 2nd, and also about what was available during the week of Oct. 2nd. Anyway, I couldn't get what I wanted (a one or two bedroom villa) anywhere but the Boardwalk, so I left our reservation at BLT as is. The CM told me that for sure, more discounts are coming, and he mentioned the 3 for 4 from last year. It was enough encouragement for me to leave our existing reservation in place. No idea about the time-frame of future discount announcements, but he said maybe in August. I hope that we all get discounts!!

 

[sunsetbeachgal]

Prior Poster: What is the "3 for 4"?

We are booked in two rooms at ASMu with the Pin discount, but if free QSDP comes out I think we would be ahead to book that and go back to rack rate on the room. With the prices of food on property, would be nice not to have to think about the prices each time!

 

[NC State]

Waiting for some kind of a discount Nov 26-Dec 4.

 

[DISNEYNY]

Prior Poster: What is the "3 for 4"?

We are booked in two rooms at ASMu with the Pin discount, but if free QSDP comes out I think we would be ahead to book that and go back to rack rate on the room. With the prices of food on property, would be nice not to have to think about the prices each time!

I think PP might be refering to the 4/3 deal that has been offered at other times. I believe if you booked a 4 night stay with tickets you got 3 days free.

 

[ougrad86]

Hoping for free dining too! Booked rack rate on room...do we need to buy tickets from Disney as well to get free dining?

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Any opinions on the best week to go after Columbus Day and before Thanksgiving week ?

 

[zamboniman333]

Joining the watch! FD would save us a couple of hundred bucks over the 30% off mod. Going Nov 30- Dec 11th staying at the CBR. Here's to hoping!!

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

Would love to get some kind of deal or discount, probably Pop Century Nov 26-Dec 4.

 

[su_A_ve]

Any opinions on the best week to go after Columbus Day and before Thanksgiving week ?

You should be ok anytime. Like I said, Epcot resorts get booked in mid-October due to a big conference.

Epcot gets crowded at night and weekends due to food and wine festival.

DW and kids always had a blast in mid-october while I was at the conference.

Also, half of the state of NJ goes the first week of November due to the long weekend for 'teacher's convention'. Also, been during that time and wasn't bad at all...

 

[nannette]

Going 10/7-10/11/2010... Booked Club Level at Yacht Club. No discounts codes or anything. Going anyway even without a code and can't wait. My question is: I know there is a discount out there now for 20/30/40 off, but I think there are black out dates in there which is why I didn't bother to ask if I could get that. Does anyone know if I call Disney and ask if I am eligible for the %off If they would apply it. Also IF Disney comes out with FD for Disney Visa would I be able to apply that to my ressie even if I didn't use the Disney Visa for my deposit??? I usually stay DVC (i own at AKL), but decided I wanted to stay at Yacht Club Club level because it's in the Epcot area for F&W. Any help anyone can give would be appreciated!

FD or room discount I can't wait to go even if I get no discounts!!!

Thanks in advance Disney Lovers!!!

~Nannette

 

[DisneyJB]

Going 10/7-10/11/2010... Booked Club Level at Yacht Club. No discounts codes or anything. Going anyway even without a code and can't wait. My question is: I know there is a discount out there now for 20/30/40 off, but I think there are black out dates in there which is why I didn't bother to ask if I could get that. Does anyone know if I call Disney and ask if I am eligible for the %off If they would apply it. Also IF Disney comes out with FD for Disney Visa would I be able to apply that to my ressie even if I didn't use the Disney Visa for my deposit??? I usually stay DVC (i own at AKL), but decided I wanted to stay at Yacht Club Club level because it's in the Epcot area for F&W. Any help anyone can give would be appreciated!

FD or room discount I can't wait to go even if I get no discounts!!!

Thanks in advance Disney Lovers!!!

Hi - Yacht Club Club Level sounds fantastic!! You're right about the blackout dates for the 20/30/40 pin covering Columbus Day weekend. We're going (no pin for us either) from the 9th through the 15th, so I was hoping for a pin to defray some of the cost. The pin is not good on the 8th, 9th, or 10th. One CM I spoke to said that Disney does not always exclude that weekend in their promotions, however, and he said that he wouldn't be surprised if future public discounts include that weekend.

I don't have a Disney Visa (I'm thinking about getting one, though!) so I can't asnwer your question about free dining and the Disney Visa. I would think that you would be eligible as a card holder, though, regardless of how you booked your trip.

October can't come soon enough!

 

[nannette]

Thanks Disney JB. Yeah DD and I can't wait for Food and Wine. We stay club level at our home resort AKL and have gotten spoiled. We have always wanted to check out SAB which is why we are at the Yacht Club. I've heard there aren't a lot of children there (not that I dislike children I LOVE them), but really wanted a resort that was a little more quiet (i know SAB won't be quiet), but at least the resort might be!! Would really like to save a little something if possible!!! I like you can't wait for October to get here already!!! Never thought I'd wish the summer away but I am!!! Hope you enjoy your trip, and HOPE we get some kind of discount!!!

 

[CristyKnight]

Looking for mid-oct