Polynesian resort in April-expensive!

[KrisKT]

About 6 months ago I booked 2 garden concierge rooms at a whopping rate of $489 (including taxes) per night. My husband and I, my sister and 4 kids are going for 8 nights from 4-13 to 4-21. I kept hoping for a discount rate to pop up, but all I have gotten is the AAA rate so far. I still haven't found anything better. Am I out of luck since that week is the last week of "peak" season? Nothing on mousesavers when I last checked. Any suggestions? I have been lurking around for several months on this board and have gotten invaluable advice. Thanks!

 

[donnamerry]

I believe there is a great code but it starts at 4/21 - they should move to a week later- check that site again.

 

[KrisKT]

I can't change the time of our trip because it is partially a working trip and I have meetings to go to at the Hyatt Grand Cypress. We just thought it would be better for my husband and kids to stay at a Disney resort with easy transportation since part of the time he will have the 4 kids by himself. At least my job will reimburse me for $250 a day plus tax. It just seems to me that $489/night including tax was way out there. It seems like the maximum rate and I don't know that the AAA rate really helped that much. I have only been to Disney World for one day at a time on two occasions so we are really looking forward to this extended trip so we'll have time to do everything. It will be the most expensive trip of my life, but hopefully well worth it for this one time splurge. Thanks!

 

[LBYC-19]

KrisKT: We are going the same week as you, and I'm afraid you are correct, there simply have been NO discounts for any deluxes (except the Dolphin) for this particular week. I have been diligently checking the boards for a year now, and I have booked and re-booked resorts hoping for a code to emerge, but in my heart I knew this was a peak vacation week, and it probably wouldn't happen.

Thank goodness for the Dolphin; they seem to be the only deluxe resort who offers a deep discount (Disney Club 50% off) year-round. We are looking forward to our stay there in the beautiful Boardwalk area. Your reimbursement rate brings the Poly down to a reasonable price, especially for that week. Have a nice trip!
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Joanne

 

[zulaya]

This IS peak season. You are traveling to Disney when everyone else is. Disney doesn't have to give out discounts because it doesn't have to, people will come at this time of year anyway and pay a pretty penny. You think $489 is high, you should see the prices for Holiday Season...I'd have to be winning the lottery to stay at that time too.

 

[Disney-Kim]

If you went to just garden view rooms w/o the concierge it would save you a bundle......just a thought

 

[theaslip]

Hi Kris - We'll probably be seeing you - We (wife, 2 young children, and myself) will be at the Poly GV Concierge 4/12 -4/21.

After several calls over an extended period of time I was offered $271.95/night (including tax). Package total for 9 nights is $2448.

I had an existing res. for a GV non-concierge, but this new rate is over $100/night cheaper than that, so I' take advantage of the free corn flakes in the morning.

I will tell you that when I called I never made reference to my pre-existing reservation. In fact I gave a different zip code (they would always ask for my last name and zip code so I suspect that they would pull-up all of your reservations - I guess I'm paranoid). Anway, I just kept saying that I'm sure that there was something better that they could find me - and they did.

Got my confirmation in the mail yesterday - I guaranteed the room with AMEX immediately on that first call - everything is in order - I have no idea what code or program was used.

Tikiman - Thanks for all the building suggestions - but I guess it's going to be Hawaii.

 

[cindyfan]

theaslip.......Do you have any idea what the discount was for???
This is an excellent rate for GV concierge!! You are very lucky.
We have GV non-concierge in June with a code and it is $259/night.
Is is possible for you to look at your ressie and see if there are any notes......ie..code ?? or reference to package or something?
Is this room only?
Could this have been an upsell??
I would love to be able to get this rate.....so looking for some help

Thank you!!

 

[cindyfan]

Bumping up to see if any one else got the kind of discount that theaslip got???
What Luck!

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Wow. Thanks sounds like a good deal, theaslip. I am staying in April on a Florida Resident Discount that is no where as good as that. Congratulations. Please give us more info if you can. Thanks.

 

[cinderella&beast]

BUMP!!
Just got off the phone with disney. I am lookin at staying 4/11-4/14 and the best rate I get is $585.00 a night. Althought I was looking at Poly. Lagoon conc. Would love to know your code also. This is a extreamly high price. We were there the week of Christmas and only paid 230.00 a night for the same room.

 

[theaslip]

Unfortunately I don't know the code. Looking at the confirmation right now. Simply has my Disney club chapter #, home phone, and "9 night Disney Package Room Only." written on it in addition to the check-in/arrival stuff. Wish I had more to offer.

 

[russellp]

We are staying at the Poly 4/17-4/20 - plain old GV room for $249 per night - I thought this was a good rate as we had a previous res. at $395 for the same dates.

 

[cinderella&beast]

Theaslip & Russellp,
I hate to be a pain...but, I've been calling WDW trying to get a better rate for april 11-14. NO LUCK. $585.00 is the best I get for Poly conc. lagoon view. I tried to get the Poly conc gardenview..and that price is $490.00. I asked about your great rates, but was told I would need your code. Since I dont have your name the cast member said she couldnt look it up to see what rate you got. But she did say that if you would be soo kind to call and ask what rate you got they would be able to tell you and then you can let me know. Sooo., Please. Please Please, if you get the time can you please let me know the code. Trying to surprise my DD for a quick Birthday/springbreak getaway!!! THANKS SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KrisKT]

I called Disney CRO and got a nice lady who checked the reservation of the above great rate. I received an e-mail from him, but I don't want to give his name without his permission. Anyway, she said he was booked at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in a regular room for the rate of ~270/night. She said she knew of no great rates for the Polynesian Resort concierge for that week. Oh well. Thanks for all the great info from everyone on this site!

 

[KrisKT]

I called Disney CRO and got a nice lady who checked the reservation of the above great rate. I received an e-mail from him, but I don't want to give his name without his permission. Anyway, she said he was booked at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in a regular room for the rate of ~270/night. She said she knew of no great rates for the Polynesian Resort concierge for that week. Oh well, it doesn't hurt to try! Thanks for all the great info from everyone on this site!

 

[cinderella&beast]

Kris, Thanks for clearing up the mystery. Dont understand why someone would post on here a rate for a different hotel,and say they are staying at another. Hope he doesnt get the shock when he goes down there.

 

[BambiTamby]

Does your confirmation state that you have a gardenview concierge????

We are staying there from the 13th-17th in GV concierge and with DC discount, it was about $450 a night~!

Are you SURE you're staying at concierge?

 

[theaslip]

So here goes -

I was cetainly trying to help everyone out by sharing what I thought was a good rate. I'm kind of a Disney novice - so pardon the newbie lapses in protocol.

After reading the recent threads I can see that I am being viewed as someone who really doesn't know what they are talking about, or at the least about to check into a hotel at which they have no reservation.

I just called Disney - Here is the deal.

Yes I'm in Poly GV Concierge (so I guess I won't be 'shocked'), yes my rate is $271.95/nt (tax included), yes I do appartently have an additional confirmed reservation at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Savannah view for $233.10 same dates (I'm waiting for my wife to get home, I suspect she made this reservation a while back?? but I will obviously need to cancel - Thanks for the reminder whoever called Disney to check on my reservations for me - I guess that's the price you pay for using a real name in here).

Anyway - When I called to make the reservation at the Poly - I remember the agent asking if I needed assistance with air or car rental. I replied no, and I think I mentioned that I am a commercial airline pilot, and we would be flying down for zero. I never asked if there were any discounts associated with my profession, but apparently there are and the agent simply took it upon himself to obtain the special rate and never communicated this fact to me. The person I just spoke with told me that I am getting an airline pilot discount, and that the code is *** (code edited out since it is not a public code) - but I guess that doesn't help the masses much unless you drive 757's for a living.

I hope this solves the mystery. My next message is one to Disney about its practice of divulging reservation information to parties other than those who are the rightful "owners."

I wish you all good luck in obtainiing a more favorable rate - Disney is a great place, but as much as I enjoy it - I have only visited a precious few places in the world that warrant a $500/night room rate - I remember one of my favorite trips to Disney was with my wife (then girlfriend) in 1992 - just graduated from college and paid $79/night at the Port Orleans - I thought I had died and gone to heaven. If it came down to ~ $500 for a "monorail," I think I'd head to one of those other very nice hotels for a better rate. No flames, just my $0.02.

"Now just sit back, relax, and enjoy our 2:32 flight to Orlando - If there is anything we can do to make your flight more enjoyable this morning, please don't hesitate to call upon us - we'll be back with you as we begin our initial approach into the Orlando area!"

 

[BambiTamby]

<font size=5>Now it makes sense!!!!</font>

Congrats on your fab rate and sit back and enjoy!!!!