Sept/Oct Code watch

[wvgoofyfan]

I spoke with Wendy at Magical Journeys and she said she very much doubted that you would see "free dining" again this year. She said that promotion was great at introducing the plan and would probably not be offered again.

I'm really really hopeing for stay 4 nights get 3 free.......That was a huge savings for us in 03.

As I understand it, if you work with an agent (but keep this in mind, this is the first time I have not booked it all by myself) they will be able to book an original room only reservation then switch it to a package or an ap rate or whatever whenever the savings warrant the switch. This is also very important not to buy tickets until you have your room only plans figured out.

That is why I alerted Wendy to the fact that I would purchase an AP or go package or whatever.....If we end up with a package...would happily pay for the dining plan.

Just glad I have the rooms booked.....

OH, and Wendy was very helpful when I asked her for hints on getting great air rates.....

Just my 2 cents today and leaving for work....sigh...so I can pay for the whole thing....

 

[jmstange]

This is our first time going to WDW. Planning to go in Sept-Oct. Any info about planning for this time of year would be great. We have 3 kids 8, 6 and 3. We can't wait to surprise them.

 

[mommy2max]

Hoping to go Oct 10-24th or Oct 17-31st to WDW but need codes or else it will just be Dland

 

[boomersmom]

If I have booked through AAA with dining and park hopper passes and a code or other offer comes out, can I change, or am I stuck because I have a package and not a room only reservation?

 

[MNRMommy]

If I have booked through AAA with dining and park hopper passes and a code or other offer comes out, can I change, or am I stuck because I have a package and not a room only reservation?

I too have booked with AAA for room, dining and tickets. If I get a code I will be canceling. As long as you do it before the AAA required 45 day window you get your deposit back.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

I too have booked with AAA for room, dining and tickets. If I get a code I will be canceling. As long as you do it before the AAA required 45 day window you get your deposit back.

So, (sorry I am SO confused about this)...we have booked with AAA the last couple years...we are planning on a late September trip. We have not booked anything yet. We always do the package deal, and this year we are thinking about adding the dining plan.

Our AAA agent is very nice, BUT, I don't think she knows anything about the codes or will check into anything like that for us...last year we missed out on the dining plan, cuz I didnt know anything about it until I read it on here after I got back!!

Anyway, I guess my question is: In order to get the code/discount we should wait to book until they come out or book with my AAA agent now, and then cancel and rebook AFTER they come out?? She can't just apply it if I let her know about it?

Any help explaining this to me would be GREATLY appreciated.

TIA!!

 

[timandlesley]

You can go ahead and book with AAA and when a code comes out you just call AAA and they will apply the code. No worries.

 

[MNRMommy]

Our AAA agent is very nice, BUT, I don't think she knows anything about the codes or will check into anything like that for us...

I know exactly how you feel. When booking with my AAA agent she didn't even quote me a AAA discount at first. She came back with the exact same price as the WDW website was giving me. When I mentioned that that was not a AAA discounted rate she said Oh.... Really? (seriously ). She then said well let me call Disney direct and see what they say. She then called back with the discounted rate.

Also, this may sound mean but in the past when I have been able to get AP discounts I have gone ahead and taken care of booking that for my self direct with Disney and have then cancelled with AAA. I believe that if I called AAA they probably could apply the rate but since I have allways known way more than they do about codes and ressies (and yes I know that they are not Disney specialists) I figure it is just safer if I handle codes other than AAA myself. Now if something like free dining or some other thing associated with a package came out I would definitely have AAA just apply it to what I already have. But with AP I just feel safer knowing I did it and seeing that lovely Disney Confirmation show up a few days later letting me know I wasn't dreaming and I really got an AP rate

 

[wvgoofyfan]

You do not have to use an AAA travel agent to get the AAA discount.

Any good travel agency can book for you and get AAA rates....I would never use an AAA travel agent unless I confirmed that that particular agent had years of experience and was willing to go the extra distance and watch for discounts and extra savings to apply to my trip.

Heck, you can book yourself with Disney and just ask for the AAA rate.

Switching from the AAA rate to a package if it warrants the savings or to a AP rate if that's what we decide would offer even more savings will all be handled painlessly by the agent I'm using...

Another nice thing about booking now with the AAA rate is you just need to make a deposit of one nights rate and it is refundable even 5 days out!

That is why I'm using Wendy at Magical Journeys.......she is just super!

If anyone wants their website address- just PM me.

 

[nikandboys]

Just subscribing...We are planning on Sept 29-October 6.

 

[OnMedic]

This looks like a great thread!

Did I miss anything?

I am looking at booking 2 nights Oct. 27th & 28th @ AKL. We are already staying the following 7 nights at SSR, but we're thinking on coming down a few days ealy

 

[coneeny4]

We are planning on coming Oct. 26- Nov. 1. my children's birthday is Oct. 27th they are turning 5 and 9. Does anyone have any tips on celebrating birthdays at WDW? And we still can not decide what moderate resort to stay at we already stayed at the Carribean Beach in 2000 and we were not all that impressed. Thanks.

 

[SoNotAPrincess]

My children's birthday is Oct. 27th they are turning 5 and 9. Does anyone have any tips on celebrating birthdays at WDW? And we still can not decide what moderate resort to stay at we already stayed at the Carribean Beach in 2000 and we were not all that impressed. Thanks.

For sure, get them the birthday buttons at each park. They will get LOTS of recognition just by wearing them; and maybe...just maybe...a bit of pixie dust magic every now and then. Another thing you can do is to get them Disney name tags with their names engraved on them...that way the CMs can call them by name. (My niece got a big charge out of Cruella saying, "Have an eeeeevillll birrthday my dear Errrrricaaaa.") I know there are people who disagree with this because it also means a dangerous stranger can call them by name, but it's an idea to consider.

As for the resort, check out Port Orleans Riverside - the Alligator Bayou section. It is great for kids...and parents!

HTH

 

[snickerharley]

Is it worth the discount to enroll in AAA? I have already made my reservation for Sep 14-18th. If I enroll can I call Disney and they will apply my dicounts? How does this work, please help.

 

[weeluvdisney]

subscribing

 

[bellarosemarie]

Oct/Sept is my favorite time of year to go to disney, lower temps/ lesser crowds. Plus, they sometimes throw in some nice deals once in a while, hoping for the same this year too. I'm going to wait to book just in case something good pops up. I actually liked the 7 nights for the price of 5 they offered two years ago, it help us to afford to stay in the conceirge floor at the YC for our honeymoon.

 

[Mish]

Is it worth the discount to enroll in AAA? I have already made my reservation for Sep 14-18th. If I enroll can I call Disney and they will apply my dicounts? How does this work, please help.

Disney will apply the discount if you are getting room only. If you want a full package you have to book through AAA. I had 2 rooms through disney at POFQ for 8 nights with the park hopper, water parks and dining. By having AAA book my vacation I saved 440.00. I decided it was worth it and my daughter will save 15% on the tours she is doing.

 

[atremel]

Hi there!! I am new to this forum and trying to figure things out. I am taking my husband, two young kids, and parents to WDW Sept 23-Oct 1. CANNOT WAIT!!

Been working hard to get the cheapest rate. Right now we are staying at POP but would like any CODE and possibly upgrading. I need 2 rooms. AAA was only $140 savings for that week. Booked through Disney with the hopes of finding a code.

Got the meal plan!

Any information or guidance would be appreciated. I have been there since I was 16 (will be 30 in July). Any tips or suggestions would be most helpful!!

Atremel

 

[mla973]

I don't think I've jumped in yet. We've booked for Sept 8-15 at Pop Century with the Dining Plan. I am also hoping for some sort of code.

The Swan/Dolphin deal just released sounds fantastic, but I am really looking forward to the dining plan (can't book dining plan with S/D) and trying some new restaurants.

Here's to wishing for a discount to be released!

 

[atremel]

It doesn't help to have extra wishes for the codes. I did look at the cost for Swan but the benifits of the dining are not worth it. We booked at Pop for $79 a night. I am watching. I talked to a Disney rep last night to add the upgrade code for travel before 6/30 on park tickets.

The guy said that it is possible that there will be a code in June for Sept travel for free ticket up grade and 30% off room. Keeping my fingers crossed that it comes out!! We are ok price wise and I cannot complain at what our package costs, but hey, I am willing to go cheaper!!!

We signed up for Disney's Visa card and are using it for EVERY purchase and the log on and pay it off. 1% adds up when you are getting groceries and gas. Thanks for replying.

Will post if I hear anything!!!!

PS) How do you put that cool count down on your page?