It was the least expensive fare (whatever they call it - can't remember). I have no idea why they credited back my credit card but I was happy. It gave me the option when I made the change. I had never seen that before with SW. Hoping maybe it is something new.
Historically there is some overlap but more dates for general public especially later in the year.
Yes.
Usually there are rumors and I start calling in the mornings at 7 am. For our trip two months ago, I believe I called three mornings in a row with the cast member telling me to keep calling each morning. On the third morning it was released.
Same here.
) and thought I'd offer some clarification...
Fingers crossed they don't wait; thanks for the infoSaw my name pop up via a Google alert (I swear I'm not self-obsessed
The last reliable info I received on occupancy rates was just prior to the big marketing blitz on ABC for Pandora, and at that point, occupancy rates were most definitely down for summer and beyond.
Whether they still are depends at least in part on the efficacy of that marketing. Based upon promos we've since seen released and the state of several key global markets, I'm inclined to believe the Pandora marketing has not moved the needle too much. (Disney's online booking system is not exactly the best, and I would not recommend surmising anything about occupancy based on searches.)
What, I think, will have the potential to move the needle more for fall/winter bookings is the actual opening of Pandora and buzz that results from that. This is why I would not be shocked if Disney did a bifurcated Free Dining release, or initially holds back some room inventory for later FD dates until they can gauge buzz and see how room sales are without the discount. (Note: neither of these possibilities are based on solid intel; just what I could see happening...)
Any theories on if they will let us use the GC and the FD for CBR?
That makes me fell a little better I keep doing searchs and finding less each week. Hopeful availability is better than what the site is saying.Saw my name pop up via a Google alert (I swear I'm not self-obsessed
The last reliable info I received on occupancy rates was just prior to the big marketing blitz on ABC for Pandora, and at that point, occupancy rates were most definitely down for summer and beyond.
Whether they still are depends at least in part on the efficacy of that marketing. Based upon promos we've since seen released and the state of several key global markets, I'm inclined to believe the Pandora marketing has not moved the needle too much. (Disney's online booking system is not exactly the best, and I would not recommend surmising anything about occupancy based on searches.)
What, I think, will have the potential to move the needle more for fall/winter bookings is the actual opening of Pandora and buzz that results from that. This is why I would not be shocked if Disney did a bifurcated Free Dining release, or initially holds back some room inventory for later FD dates until they can gauge buzz and see how room sales are without the discount. (Note: neither of these possibilities are based on solid intel; just what I could see happening...)
Thanks for the reply. You helped me snag free dining with no issues last year so I value your input...which is why I mentioned you here. Hope you didn't inturpret what I said as negative, as I meant it as a positive for you and the value of the info you have provided me in the pastSaw my name pop up via a Google alert (I swear I'm not self-obsessed
The last reliable info I received on occupancy rates was just prior to the big marketing blitz on ABC for Pandora, and at that point, occupancy rates were most definitely down for summer and beyond.
Whether they still are depends at least in part on the efficacy of that marketing. Based upon promos we've since seen released and the state of several key global markets, I'm inclined to believe the Pandora marketing has not moved the needle too much. (Disney's online booking system is not exactly the best, and I would not recommend surmising anything about occupancy based on searches.)
What, I think, will have the potential to move the needle more for fall/winter bookings is the actual opening of Pandora and buzz that results from that. This is why I would not be shocked if Disney did a bifurcated Free Dining release, or initially holds back some room inventory for later FD dates until they can gauge buzz and see how room sales are without the discount. (Note: neither of these possibilities are based on solid intel; just what I could see happening...)
keep up the great work!
Or maybe just call
I thought it was a good idea to use a TA bc we're also doing a Universal package. I was wrong tho. I should've done it myself. 
Giving up control is torture for this type A personality!! At least I was able to link my reservation to MDE and book my own ADRs!
Thanks for checking in with us, your intel is only one of a few that I've come to continuously trust over the years, I get about 9000 emails a day and I actually get excited to read your updates.....Great work!!!Saw my name pop up via a Google alert (I swear I'm not self-obsessed
The last reliable info I received on occupancy rates was just prior to the big marketing blitz on ABC for Pandora, and at that point, occupancy rates were most definitely down for summer and beyond.
Whether they still are depends at least in part on the efficacy of that marketing. Based upon promos we've since seen released and the state of several key global markets, I'm inclined to believe the Pandora marketing has not moved the needle too much. (Disney's online booking system is not exactly the best, and I would not recommend surmising anything about occupancy based on searches.)
What, I think, will have the potential to move the needle more for fall/winter bookings is the actual opening of Pandora and buzz that results from that. This is why I would not be shocked if Disney did a bifurcated Free Dining release, or initially holds back some room inventory for later FD dates until they can gauge buzz and see how room sales are without the discount. (Note: neither of these possibilities are based on solid intel; just what I could see happening...)
