Room only or package?

[TLS4Mickey]

Hopefully this is posted in the right place - it does have to to do with future discounts.

What is the best way to book- room only or a package - if I want to use any discounts/codes that may come out? I priced tickets through UT and if we book through Disney, it's only a $22/pp difference (there are 4 adults going and 2 of them are paying themselves so, DH and I would, actually, pay $44 more through Disney).I thought the ease of booking everything through Disney was worth the $22. But, what if a RO code comes out and I have booked a package? Also, Say free dining comes out and I apply that to our reservation, then a room discount/code comes out. Can I have cro take the dining off and add the room discount? One other thing, what if a free hopper option discount comes out and I have already purchased the hopper option(through Disney), will they deduct that cost?

Why do they make this so confusing?, lol There is so much you need to know to book a Disney vacation. My husband mentioned to a friend that we are going to Disney and the man replied (there's atleast $10,000 and that's before you get to the parks and need to eat." DH told him that we weren't spending anywhere near that and the guy couldn't believe it - he was totally stunned. He wants me to show him how we are booking this, so that he can plan a trip. But, my point is, Disney makes this process so complicated that, in my opinion, the general public isn't aware and they just call up disney and say I want to book a vacation for this many people. They then get charged for things that they may not need - like extra days on their ticket. Oh well, I am getting long winded, that's all I need to say, lol.

 

[aaarcher86]

Hopefully this is posted in the right place - it does have to to do with future discounts.

What is the best way to book- room only or a package - if I want to use any discounts/codes that may come out? I priced tickets through UT and if we book through Disney, it's only a $22/pp difference (there are 4 adults going and 2 of them are paying themselves so, DH and I would, actually, pay $44 more through Disney).I thought the ease of booking everything through Disney was worth the $22. But, what if a RO code comes out and I have booked a package? Also, Say free dining comes out and I apply that to our reservation, then a room discount/code comes out. Can I have cro take the dining off and add the room discount? One other thing, what if a free hopper option discount comes out and I have already purchased the hopper option(through Disney), will they deduct that cost?

Why do they make this so confusing?, lol There is so much you need to know to book a Disney vacation. My husband mentioned to a friend that we are going to Disney and the man replied (there's atleast $10,000 and that's before you get to the parks and need to eat." DH told him that we weren't spending anywhere near that and the guy couldn't believe it - he was totally stunned. He wants me to show him how we are booking this, so that he can plan a trip. But, my point is, Disney makes this process so complicated that, in my opinion, the general public isn't aware and they just call up disney and say I want to book a vacation for this many people. They then get charged for things that they may not need - like extra days on their ticket. Oh well, I am getting long winded, that's all I need to say, lol.

You can add any discount to any qualifying reservation. If it qualifies and you're already booked you would need to call to have the discount added and the price adjusted. You can switch discounts, you just can't have more than one at a time.

If you have a package they can add a room discount and only the room portion will be adjusted. I'd book whatever is easiest for you. If you are interested in the DP a package with tickets will need to be booked.

 

[purple figment]

What is the best way to book- room only or a package - if I want to use any discounts/codes that may come out? It depends on what discount comes out. Some, like free dining or ticket discounts can be applied only to a package.

what if a RO code comes out and I have booked a package? A room rate discount can be applied to a room only res or to the room portion of a package. As with any discount or special the resort and room category you book has to be included and there has to be availability since only a limited amount of rooms are included in any discount.

Also, Say free dining comes out and I apply that to our reservation, then a room discount/code comes out. Can I have cro take the dining off and add the room discount? One other thing, what if a free hopper option discount comes out and I have already purchased the hopper option(through Disney), will they deduct that cost? You can only have one discount applied to the reservation at any time so if something better comes along you can call and have the better option applied (subject to the usual resort/room category has to be included and be available).

Why do they make this so confusing? It can be confusing which is why these boards are a good source of info. For other people, using a TA alleviates the confusion.

In general the main reason for booking a package is if you want the dining plan. Otherwise you can book just the room, purchase tickets separately and pay OOP for dining.

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