Question about Orbitz deals

[arcuricla]

Hello! My significant other and I are planning a trip for the end of the month and though Orbitz generally has lovely 15% off codes, usually they will put out a 20% code for summer. I was just wondering if anyone is familiar with the timing of 20% coupon; I wouldn't want to book something and then a couple of days later see a better deal.
We tend to stay at the Grand, and this will probably be the last trip we will financially be able to manage for a while. Orbitz always has the lowest price for the hotels on property, but if anyone knows of a better resource, I would appreciate it for all eternity!!!!

 

[amyg1975]

I am curious too!

Take a look at Cheaptickets- they have a 20% discount right now using the code: traveler20

 

[gottalovepluto]

When I watched Orbitz last year for 20% I think they had 3-4 over the year? They were pretty rare last year & I never did manage to time it right. When the 20% code finally popped up my dates weren't available (it was a WDW trip). Cheaptickets usually ran 4-5% more off than Orbitz (I already had Orbitz dollars in my account so that's why I stuck there). And IF the cancellation is free I'd book it when the Disney discount comes out no matter the coupon code. If a better coupon comes along, rebook.

 

[gottalovepluto]

And FWIW Orbitz prices always matched cheaptickets and other 3rd parties when I was comparing the same rooms.

 

[MikeRx]

Orbitz and Cheaptickets are owned by the same company and have very similar web pages...I typically use Ebates (2-3% cash back) and then go to Orbitz (15%), but used the traveler20 from Cheaptickets (only 1.25% cash back on ebates but still a better deal) for a July trip as it was $120 less for the same room.

We will monitor the situation and hopefully be able to stack discounts: Ebates, Orbitz or CT and Disney. This strategy for spring break saved us several hundred dollars over a direct through Disney discounted rate in March.
Mike

 

[arcuricla]

Thanks so much for the tips!! I will definitely cross reference.

 

[amazonfamily]

Do you have to use a desktop to use the promo codes on cheap tickets? I see nowhere to enter them on mobile. Oops I see I have to use the app, boo

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

The last time I found a 20% coupon from Orbitz, it wouldn't allow me to use it for Disney resorts. This was approximately a year ago, maybe a little more. It would be great if they did allow it.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Travelocity is almost an identical website to Orbitz and Cheaptickets. Travelocity doesn't limit the total discount like Orbitz does but I don't see any current coupons.

 

[avalon451]

Just curious, have you tried pricing your trip out by booking it all yourself, separately?

I just compared Costco pricing to what I ordered, and I'm staying at a hotel right across the street, and including airfare I still beat their best price for just good neighbor hotel (a mile away) and 5-day parkhoppers)

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I always book each component separately. I've never seen any kind of package deal that I can't beat.