*OFFICIAL* AP Watch thread for Jan/Feb UPDATE: THERE OUT 1/1 THRU 2/11

[rmb]

Has anyone gotten at AP rate at Pop Century or All-Star for Jan or Feb?

 

[WhispyPixie]

can someone that has gotten the AP rate...please ask what the code is....if we have that code they put in to get it...we can pass that code on to the CM we are talking to......on phone now....they are researching it for me...CM is helpful!

 

[MosMom]

My friend who was also trying just got through and received AP rates for Animal Kingdom Lodge (she wanted Wilderness and was told there were no more available). Her rate was $140 something including tax. She didn't ask what her view was, she said she was just so excited she got anything that she forgot to ask. So they are still giving them out.

 

[nhed]

MSMOM [or any successful AP rate getter]

We need the code that the AP rate is given. Normally when you make the reservation, and ask for the ap discount, they don't respond the code is xyz, but there is a 3 digit code assigned the ap rate.

If you could be so kind as to call back with your reservation number and ask for the code so you could post it here, it would be appreciated.

 

[magsmom]

I just got an AP rate at WL. Ten nights woods view at $139.40 w/ tax. Check in 1/31. The code is BCE. Good luck everyone!

 

[Texowl2]

just got off the phone-second time today-first time, the CM said she had checked earlier and no rates available. This one asked our name and zip code and looked up our names. Offered a room at the Poly at rack rates and I said that I was hoping for something less, like an annual pass discount. Then said she would check with customer service and see. She put me on hold, checked back in after a bit to see if I was still there, then after a bit told me that nope the codes hadn't been loaded yet. well, ^%&^%&^%&^%&^%

 

[WhispyPixie]

On the phone now..with the CM and she is doing research! Supervisor is coming on phone now. Apparently this code is NOT supposed to be released for 2 more weeks...told her about "my friend" getting the rate. They said it was simply by computer error and these rates are NOT supposed to be given out! She did tell me the 3 letter code (same one magsmom put out), asked me not to give it out. Then gave me the AP rate for the Poly Conc. $322.25!!

 

[JadeTiger]

Originally posted by magsmom
I just got an AP rate at WL. Ten nights woods view at $139.40 w/ tax. Check in 1/31. The code is BCE. Good luck everyone!

Did you just ask for Anual pass holder rates, or did you have to tell them something special? I just want to do it right whenever someone actually picks up the phone.

 

[afsi3838]

anybody else still on hold?
going on 30 min

 

[LvsTnk]

Well, apparently I just screwed up some CM's screen with that code. She was very nice, put me on hold and said there is no such code. "Keep Checking in about a week thry should be released" I give up

 

[judi]

Just got off the phone with them. (1:35pm est) was only on hold a couple of minutes. Gave them the code, they said not available yet, talked to a supervisor, still no go. Told them Aunt was given the deal earlier and still said no and that once and a while it would be given to someone but wouldn't say to who. Very confusing but I'm thinking a cruise sounds better now. Thats surprising for me since we go 4 times a year spending 5 weeks and lots of money there. We have had APs for ever and I think I'm just plain old fed up with the whole game.

 

[LvsTnk]

Originally posted by WhispyPixie
On the phone now..with the CM and she is doing research! Supervisor is coming on phone now. Apparently this code is NOT supposed to be released for 2 more weeks...told her about "my friend" getting the rate. They said it was simply by computer error and these rates are NOT supposed to be given out! She did tell me the 3 letter code (same one magsmom put out), asked me not to give it out. Then gave me the AP rate for the Poly Conc. $322.25!!

Good for you!

 

[MosMom]

Okay, this is what I was told...

The CM has to be using the new system to use the new codes and that the new system doesn't even really require the code to be put in. I have no idea if this is true and it seems everyone says something different. Who knows. It kind of makes sense though considering some can use it and some can't. Hopefully this helps someone.

 

[cajunmommy]

Here's my latest
Just got off the phone with guest services CM. Said the code had been released to them, but they were not able to book it (had not been activated???) I mentioned I knew of people who had used the code successfully and questioned why could it not be applied. Said her computer would not accept the code. Also mentioned something about those people who had booked using the code would be contacted (gave me the impression that they would not be binding.... was it just to put me off???) She went on to talk about Marketing releasing the code for testing to be sure the prices were right, resorts were available, yada, yada, yada.
I asked what I needed to do since the codes were out, but not active so I wouldn't miss out. She took my contact info. and said she would call when the rates were official. Any bets on whether this actually happens??? Pixie dust - please!!!!

Hope the rest of you are having better luck.

Happy Wednesday!

 

[horner5]

Ok, only 3 minute wait (407-W-Disney) and the CM used the code, but said it was for AKL only for either $139 or $149. I checked for moderates, but she said it was only for AKL. Not what I wanted to hear. The saga continues............................

 

[YankeeFan51]

Are we having fun yet? <sigh>

I'm on hold too--trying to have AP code applied to existing (AAA) reservation. If I get it, I'm going to buy a lottery ticket

 

[LvsTnk]

Originally posted by horner5
Ok, only 3 minute wait (407-W-Disney) and the CM used the code, but said it was for AKL only for either $139 or $149. I checked for moderates, but she said it was only for AKL. Not what I wanted to hear. The saga continues............................

That's what I was checking for AKL....I don't get it

 

[cajunmommy]

WhispyPixie & magsmom - glad the two of you were successful! I believe the two of you were most diligent in your daily inquiries & subsequent postings. Thanks again! Now, spread a little of that pixie dust around

 

[afsi3838]

ok, i got pretty much the same response as you.
i asked first to modify an existing res. and for them to look up an AP or AAA rate (got AKL with AAA for 377 w/tax 2 nights). I don't have AAA! i have AP :0(
anyways, then she transferred me to support where a nice CM told me that they are not for quotes but are out in the system. I asked her how others were able to get the CBI code and she said that their res. will be tentative
anyways, she said to call back later on in the week. They are def. gonna release them (i don't know how much more they can put up with us), so i'll keep my fingers crossed
i'm off to go study for finals. Good luck to everyone else. I think i'm just gonna wait till they actually get released, this is way too much drama for me

 

[afsi3838]

for you all who did get the rate, i wouldn't worry about it. She also didn't seem to determined to check on your res. i think it was more of a plan to get me to shut up
Magsmom and Whispiepixie, you two def. did deserve them though. thanks for all your hard work in calling in everyday and keeping us posted