Renfroe family returns to WDW for first time in 5 years!

[kansasdisneygal]

We were hoping the discounts would be available by now for Port Orleans, but someone else told me that "a little birdy" said that would come available on January 4th. I can be patient!

We are waiting for them too. I heard the 6th, but I hope you are right! What discount are you hoping for??

 

[alan_renfroe]

We are hoping for 20% off at Port Orleans Riverside. January 6th sounds logical since that is a Monday. Still keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[AlohaAnnie]

I hope you get the 20% or more. I also heard the 6th but I would check daily. You never know.

 

[alan_renfroe]

I hope you get the 20% or more. I also heard the 6th but I would check daily. You never know.

Yeah, me too. 20% off would amount to about $270 for us.

 

[englishrose47]

I got a bounce back for May at Pop and it was 25% off which is an awesome saving s !!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hi Alan, as I said on Facebook, I've been lurking and haven't had a chance to post yet. I read one of your trip reports quite some time ago. Those kiddos of your's have grown up so much!

Like you, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that a new offer comes out soon. Right now, I'm booked with a pin code (the one and only that I have ever received in 19 trips to Disney) but it only covers half of our trip. If a general public offer comes out that covers our entire trip, I'll definitely be modifying our reservations. You've heard rumbling that there's possibly sometime coming out? I sure hope so!

 

[KatMark]

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[alan_renfroe]

I got a bounce back for May at Pop and it was 25% off which is an awesome saving s !!!

Yay for bounce back at Pop! Pop is a fun place to stay! We would stay there but we have to have those queen sized beds, so it's the mods for us.

Hi Alan, as I said on Facebook, I've been lurking and haven't had a chance to post yet. I read one of your trip reports quite some time ago. Those kiddos of your's have grown up so much!

Like you, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that a new offer comes out soon. Right now, I'm booked with a pin code (the one and only that I have ever received in 19 trips to Disney) but it only covers half of our trip. If a general public offer comes out that covers our entire trip, I'll definitely be modifying our reservations. You've heard rumbling that there's possibly sometime coming out? I sure hope so!

Hey! Glad you're here! Yeah, I've heard that new offers are going to be made available January 6th. I guess we'll find out!

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Happy New Year Kathy and Mark!

 

[alan_renfroe]

The Renfroes wish all of you a very happy and safe new year!!! This is day 1 of 2014, and on day 150 we will be leaving for Walt Disney World!

Oh, and I took some of my Christmas money and bought the 2014 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. (I figured I haven't read it in 5 years, so there's lots of changes. Besides, it always puts me in a good mood to read about Disney!)

 

[englishrose47]

I haven't got a new one of ose in about as many years !!Maybe I need to get one this year again!!!

 

[MaryAz]

Happy New Year!!!Crossing my fingers that they announce a discount soon!

 

[mcbj]

Hi Alan, Nice to have "met" you over on FB, following along, surely this will help my wait until June fly by! Carol

 

[DVC Jen]

Subbing!! If I see you at the MK on June 1st I just may have to photo bomb you.

 

[mcbj]

The Renfroes wish all of you a very happy and safe new year!!! This is day 1 of 2014, and on day 150 we will be leaving for Walt Disney World! Oh, and I took some of my Christmas money and bought the 2014 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. (I figured I haven't read it in 5 years, so there's lots of changes. Besides, it always puts me in a good mood to read about Disney!)

Hi Alan, Would you like a copy of Birnbaums Guide? I ordered in from Barnes and Noble and it came in terrible condition, so I had them send me another and they don't want it back. I would be happy to send you the damaged one if you want it, just message me on FB. Carol

 

[pixleyyy]

The Renfroes wish all of you a very happy and safe new year!!! This is day 1 of 2014, and on day 150 we will be leaving for Walt Disney World!

Oh, and I took some of my Christmas money and bought the 2014 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. (I figured I haven't read it in 5 years, so there's lots of changes. Besides, it always puts me in a good mood to read about Disney!)

I've considered doing the same. As much as I read the disboards, I always love something in print to refer to. Let me know what you think, as I haven't read it since our last trip to WDW in 2009.

 

[alan_renfroe]

I haven't got a new one of ose in about as many years !!Maybe I need to get one this year again!!!

Heck I figured it was worth $20 just to have lying around as a reference. And who doesn't love reading about the Happiest Place on Earth!

Happy New Year!!!Crossing my fingers that they announce a discount soon!

Happy New Year Mary! Hope you and the family are all well. Do you have a Disney Visa card? If so, discounts are OUT TODAY! (But you have to call to make your reservations.)

Hi Alan, Nice to have "met" you over on FB, following along, surely this will help my wait until June fly by! Carol

Hi Carol! We are glad to have you along for the ride! Glad to see you made it over from our FB group.

Subbing!! If I see you at the MK on June 1st I just may have to photo bomb you.

Hahahaha! Great to have you here DVC Jen! Look for us at the MK....we'll probably riding Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (we hope!) Photobombs away!

Hi Alan, Would you like a copy of Birnbaums Guide? I ordered in from Barnes and Noble and it came in terrible condition, so I had them send me another and they don't want it back. I would be happy to send you the damaged one if you want it, just message me on FB. Carol

AWESOME! Thanks Carol! That would be great! I'll send you a message.

I've considered doing the same. As much as I read the disboards, I always love something in print to refer to. Let me know what you think, as I haven't read it since our last trip to WDW in 2009.

I'm only about 30 pages into it right now, and everything's pretty much as I remember from before. What I'm looking forward to is reading about the attractions that were not there on our last trip in 2009: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Sum of all Thrills, etc. And I always like to see their ratings of attractions. To me it's worth $20 just to have around as a reference.

 

[alan_renfroe]

Well, it's official! It's a done deal! We had been waiting on discounts and today we got them! 25% off at Port Orleans Riverside and a discount on park tickets over 4 days! Total savings: $373.32!

Quick story: After reading FB this morning, I saw where lots of people were posting that the discounts had become available. (Here's a link to one of the sites that posted the info: http://www.themainstreetmouse.com/2...holders-released-for-dates-through-june-2014/ ) Anyway, I called Disney to get a quote. I spoke with a woman named Kristy Renee and she had NO CLUE It's sad when folks like us know more than the people who make Disney reservations for a living! Anyway, after spending more than 30 minutes on the phone with this lady, she quoted me a price of $2,997....$100 MORE than the price I was looking at on my computer screen booking it myself! And it gets worse....I told her "no thanks, I'll call back later." Well guess what? She booked it ANYWAY! I checked my email at lunch and I had a message from Disney Travel with a confirmation number. I was furious! Anyway, I called back this afternoon and spoke to a very nice man named Benton. I explained the whole situation to him and he had me fixed up in just a matter of minutes! By the end of the conversation, I had the trip booked, deposit paid, new confirmation number, and synced up with mydisneyexperience.com! My final price was nearly $500 less than I was quoted this morning! Final price: $2,522.

So, just to recap:
Disney web site price quote: $2,896
Kristy Renee quote: $2,977
Benton quote: $2,522

So, anyway, it's a done deal! Six nights at Port Orleans Riverside, 7-day Magic Your Way tickets with Water Park Fun & More options. Done and Done!

 

[KatMark]

Awesome job, Alan.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Oh my word! I spoke with Kristy Renee this morning too! Except she didn't flub up my reservation. Thank goodness! Now that I'm reading your post, I am reminded that I need to add the water park option to our tickets. Guess I need to get back on the phone and call 'em again.

Doesn't it make it all seem more real when you actually book?!?! And, add saving money on top of it and you can't help but dance.

 

[CRdisMom]

What a great deal!