omg - this is so confusing

mirthmaiden

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If there are any experts out there who can help me sort out what to do, I'd be grateful.

I am considering doing a very quick 3 day trip over Labor Day weekend, which of course is covered under the free dining. I don't care much about the free dining because I don't want to have to buy the base ticket. So, I'll be looking for a room-only rate at the Beach Club.

I am a AAA member, so I could probably get the 10-15% discount from them. I have not received a 40% off PIN code, so that's out. What are the usual AP discounts like? If I booked a room now, could I transfer it later to be an AP discounted "room only" rate?
 
:goodvibes Last year September was included in these discounts that came out in June:
THESE ARE EXPIRED
August/September passholder, Florida resident discounts announced

Disney has released discounted room rates for passholders and Florida residents for August and September. Discounts are available for select Disney Vacation Club and deluxe resorts for most nights from August 5 to September 29, 2007 and at moderate and value resorts for most nights August 5–9, August 12–29 and September 2–29, 2007.

For passholders and Florida residents, the DVC rates start at $164 per night plus tax in a studio at the Old Key West or Saratoga Springs Resorts. Prices go up from there depending on the resort and accommodations.

In addition to those two DVC resorts, discounts are also available at all deluxe resorts, with passholder rates $5 per night less than Florida resident rates. Some sample rates are garden view rooms at the Polynesian ($249 passholder/$254 resident), Contemporary ($225/$230) and Grand Floridian ($295/$300).

Rates at the moderates start at $94 per night for passholders and $99 per night for Florida residents. Value resorts start at $64 for both passholders and Florida residents.

Minimum stay requirements apply for Friday and Saturday arrivals. All rates can be booked up until the date of arrival. Passholders and Florida residents can book via your respective web sites, by calling your travel agent or by calling 407-560-7277 for passholders or 407-560-7722 for Florida residents.

Discount codes are FDR (passholder) and FDT (Florida residents).


And then these came out:

Room-Only Discount Codes

Check-in dates: 7/29/07-9/29/07 for selected resorts. Some blackout dates apply. Availability is extremely limited. Use code BUK. Book by 7/28/07.

Sample prices (without tax):

Value resorts - $69 Standard View, Value season
Moderate resorts - $104 Standard View, Value season
Wilderness Lodge - $140 Standard View, Value season
Saratoga Springs - $169 Studio, Value season
Ft. Wilderness - $174 Cabin, Value season
Wilderness Lodge Villas - $305 1-Bedroom, Value season
Contemporary - $230 Garden Wing, Garden View, Value season
Beach Club - $240 Garden View, Value season
Polynesian - $254 Garden View, Value season
Grand Floridian - $300 Garden View, Value season
Other resorts and room types are available

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BTW if you are interested at all in the Swan/Dolphin, they already have some special Labor Day 2008 rates out:

Labor Day
Enjoy a spectacular Labor Day weekend. Stay between August 28 and September 2, 2008 starting at $149* per night. Ask for rate code: WEBLABOR. Must be booked by July 31, 2008.


If I booked a room now, could I transfer it later to be an AP discounted "room only" rate?
You could book a room only res now, but you never know if there will be a specials offered this year (or if there will be Labor Day black out dates), or, if there are codes, if BC will have any availability with any code. BUT you also can cancel a room only res 5 days before you check in with no penalty, so that would give you plenty of time to see if anything does open up.
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Thank you so much. That's just what I needed!
 
Seahunt, do you have info on what, if any, discounts were offered for October of 2007. I am going for a 4 day weekend Oct 2 - 6 (mostly for MNSSHP). I'm booked at Pop already!
 

Seahunt, do you have info on what, if any, discounts were offered for October of 2007. I am going for a 4 day weekend Oct 2 - 6 (mostly for MNSSHP). I'm booked at Pop already!

Here's the deals that included the first part of last October (offered in mid-August) :goodvibes
THESE HAVE EXPIRED

For check ins between 9/30/07-12/23/07 package discounts for Disney Rewards® Visa® Cardholders became available on 8/13/07, exp 9/26/07 *this offered to Disney Visa cardholders first, then became available for general public on 8/16/07 below

For check ins between 9/30/07-12/23/07 package discounts for general public became available on 8/16/07, exp 9/26/07

Visa codes were :Code ZQL package no dining
Visa codes:Code ZQM package with dining

General Public were: Code ZQG package no dining
General Public: Code ZQH package with dining

Info ad shows a 5 night stay, but other lengths of stay and resorts were available
From spooky nights to sparkling lights, holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort are truly a special time of the year. It's a time when Disney fantasy combines with seasonal festivities to create magical memories that will last a lifetime. This year, you won't want to miss out on all of the holiday fun. When you book this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package... you won't!

Beginning immediately, you can purchase a 5-night, 6-day Magic Your Way package for $362* per adult, based on adult double occupancy, $223 per junior (ages 10-17) and $184 per child (ages 3-9) (when staying in room with adult), in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort. This offer is valid for stays most nights Sept. 30 — Nov. 19, Nov. 24-28 and Dec. 8-23, 2007. Great rates are also available at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, part of the Disney Vacation Club family.

This vacation package not only includes hotel accommodations and Theme Park tickets, but it also gives you the opportunity to make your holiday vacation dreams come true. That's because, your Walt Disney World Resort vacation will take place during one of the most unforgettable times of the year and you'll have the chance to witness some spectacular, can't-miss seasonal events.

What are you waiting for? Don't forget, this package must be booked by Sept. 26, 2007.


For check ins between 9/30/07-12/23/07 Annual Passholder room-only rates became available on 8/15/07, exp 12/23/07
Info showed:
Check-in dates: 9/30/07-12/23/07.
Very limited availability for many dates; some blackout dates apply.

Book by 12/23/07. Use code FEX.

Sample rates for Value season:

Value resorts: $59 plus tax Standard view
Moderate resorts: $105 plus tax Standard view
Animal Kingdom Lodge: $145 plus tax Standard view
Other resorts and room types are available

Sample rates for Regular season:

Value resorts: $79 plus tax Standard view
Moderate resorts: $124 plus tax Standard view
Animal Kingdom Lodge: $185 plus tax Standard view
Other resorts and room types are available


For check ins between 9/30/07-12/23/07 Florida resident room-only rates became available on 8/16/07, exp 12/23/07
Info showed:

FL Res Code FES*
October and December Florida Resident Room Only Offer
Enjoy this special Room Only offer for Florida residents, available at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels most dates between 9/30/07-12/23/07. The maximum stay for this offer is 14 nights. No group rates or other discounts apply.

Choose a Resort stay and choose how you want to play! Enjoy discount rates at a variety of Resorts, seasonal events such as the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, a host of holiday festivities and The Year of a Million Dreams celebration. It's a great time of year to visit Walt Disney World® Resort!

For a limited time, you can take advantage of special Florida Resident rates at a choice of Resort hotels.

Select Disney Value Resorts in a standard room

$64 per night plus tax* for stays most nights:
Sept 30 - Oct 3, Nov 25 - 29, and Dec 8 - 19, 2007
Sunday through Thursday stays only

$84 per night plus tax* for stays most nights:
Oct 4 - Nov 20 and Dec 20 - 23, 2007
Sunday through Thursday stays only

Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults per room.

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, a part of the Disney Vacation Club family
Accommodations with home-like amenities at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa in a studio room.

$169 per night plus tax* for stays most nights:
Sept 30 - Oct 3, Nov 25 - Dec 19, 2007
Sunday through Thursday stays only

$199 per night plus tax* for stays most nights:
Oct 4 - Nov 20 and Dec 20 - 23, 2007
Sunday through Thursday stays only

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa studios include kitchenette with microwave, mini-refrigerator, wet bar and coffee maker. One- and two-bedroom villas have even more amenities such as a full size refrigerator, washer and dryer to make you feel right at home - everything you need for an exceptional getaway!

*The number of rooms available at these rates is limited.


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