Question about friends and family discount

[Ashleybritton]

We have a family friend that will be working at Disney from February to August, but he intends to stay on through the end of the year. I understand he needs to be currently employed at the time of our check in. We would ideally like to go in October, but I'm worried he might change his mind and then we'll be stuck paying full price.

1. Are cast members limited to 4 friends and family discounts?

2. If so, is it per calendar year or per contract (in this case from Feb. To Aug., and in which case would it reset in September)?

3. I'm struggling to word this question, but does the use of your 4 discounts apply at the time they are booked or at the time of check in? I'm worried we might book a trip in October, but by the time we check in he will already have used his 4 friends and family discounts and well have to pay rack rate.

4. If we book a split stay will it count as one or two of his 4 discounts?

I'm a teacher on maternity leave with no more vacation days left this year so I can't really go anytime earlier and I'd really prefer to avoid the summer if at all possible.

 

[HopperFan]

We have a family friend that will be working at Disney from February to August, but he intends to stay on through the end of the year. I understand he needs to be currently employed at the time of our check in. We would ideally like to go in October, but I'm worried he might change his mind and then we'll be stuck paying full price.

1. Are cast members limited to 4 friends and family discounts?

2. If so, is it per calendar year or per contract (in this case from Feb. To Aug., and in which case would it reset in September)?

3. I'm struggling to word this question, but does the use of your 4 discounts apply at the time they are booked or at the time of check in? I'm worried we might book a trip in October, but by the time we check in he will already have used his 4 friends and family discounts and well have to pay rack rate.

4. If we book a split stay will it count as one or two of his 4 discounts?

I'm a teacher on maternity leave with no more vacation days left this year so I can't really go anytime earlier and I'd really prefer to avoid the summer if at all possible.

Is he DCP? That may help folks answer your question. If he is DCP, you might want to ask those who know if he can even book the hotel after his existing contract date? And if he is DCP, there is no guarantee that they will extend him even if he wants to at the end.

My suggestion would be book what you can afford to pay. Then when it gets closer and you know his plans see if he can get you a discounted room elsewhere. I know many who have done it that way, avoids any surprises.

 

[Ashleybritton]

Thank you! No, he is not DCP.