Room Upgrade

[PoohBuddy]

Has anyone ever received a room upgrade at check in at the BWI? We are checking in on Sat and I was just curious. Thanks.

 

[akl-fan]

They do happen but are not the norm. Disney fills most of it's rooms and only offers free upgrades when a room goes out of service for maintenance issues. It is wise not to ask for one unless you are prepared to pay for one. People have reported being quoted the rack rate for an upgraded room.
That said there pixie dust out there, my DH and I were upgraded on our honeymoon and we were staying for 2 weeks. We did not ask at check in.

I hope you get some

 

[Pirate Me]

Don't count on it. It would be a very pleasant surprise if it happens but Disney doesn't do this often.

If I were you, I would ask them how much it would cost to upgrade rather than ask for a free upgrade.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) This is how it works.
2) There are very specific rules for pre-check-in upgrades.
3) We won't go into them, but there are three main reasons.
. . . xxx
. . . xxx
. . . xxx
4) When performed, the room assigners ("ROOMS") must detail the reason.
5) The reason is not random, but the guest getting the upgrade IS random.
6) When a pre-check-in upgrade occurs
. . . the room assigner makes the upgrade and assigns a room number
. . . when the guest name is pulled up, the new room category/number is listed
. . . in the REMARKS field, the reason for the upgrade is listed
. . . all upgrades have to be rationalized, so this is the cross-reference
. . . the reason is NEVER revealed to the guest
. . . if asked, the Front Desk CM is supposed to say "It is Pixie Dust.".
7) Free Upgrades do happen at the check-in desk
. . . the CM has control over deciding/recommending an upgrade
. . . if they like you or have other reasons, they can request an upgrade
. . . the upgrade is *usually* granted by ROOMS or the FSA
. . . the Front Desk CM's do have a decent amount or power
. . . however, in most cases if asked for a free upgrade, the CM will refuse
. . . they usually just say none are available
. . . the CM's believe guests are trying to get something for nothing.
. . . which, they are
. . . if you consider getting a higher priced room for the cost of a lower priced room

 

[Tink415]

Has anyone ever received a room upgrade at check in at the BWI? We are checking in on Sat and I was just curious. Thanks.

Not me. We did get moved from the BWI room for 5 I reserved to a BWV studio with sleeping space for 4 They brought an aerobed mattress to the room for the 5th person.