Sept/Oct Code watch

[jsmla]

Just subscribing.

 

[Beana9802]

I am new here, and want to take my mother in the Fall. I am a teacher, and only have a few long weekends. (September 29 through oct 2nd, Columbus weekend, or Veterans Day Weekend). What do you suggest? Should we skip on purchasing tickets early and just pay the full price? I am interested in codes to help the price.

Thanks
Kat

 

[MISSYLEXI]

Just Subscribing

 

[sheri236]

we are planning to go oct 21-29--watching for the codes too!!!

 

[jgallant]

The dining plan is fantastic, there is a list of places that are included in the dining plan on the disney web site. We had free dining in September. Character meals are included and pretty much all of the restaurants. We LOVED Thw whispering Canyon, Tony's Town Square is good too. The restaurants provide you with the menus for the dining plan at each restaurant you go to. You will not go away hungry and you will eat like ROYALTY!!!! They treat you sooooo good, we wouldn't do it any other way, we're hooked! Ummm.... I saved all of my receipts from the meals and to give you an idea of what it's like.... if we had to pay for these meals and snacks and lunches, we ( a family of 6, 2 adults and 4 children 8 and under) would have spent @ $2000! Of course we would never order such expensive stuff, but even if we had to pay $35 /day per adult and $10/ day per child, IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!! LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT. Oh yeah , The Garden Grill ( the revolving restaurant in Epcot ) is really worth it too. Good Luck and ENJOY!!!!!

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

Waiting for something good...hopefully end of September, early October...nothing booked yet!!

 

[Mish]

I want in too.

 

[keishashadow]

I, too, am wondering if there will be a dining promo.

Just need to book a few nights @ resorts to add on to DVC but, would cancel it in a heartbeat to get the freebie.

 

[Wishn on a Star]

dahuffy,
Hello!
Thanks for the welcome. We live out in Waconia, down Hwy. 5 from Bloomington, which we travel to frequently. Gotta love the Mall of America! Have you been back recently?

 

[lillygator]

I need to join up here too!! We usually go the end of October as DD's birthday is Halloween...we may up it this year to take advantage of value season!

 

[disneyfreak7]

Got the $129 rate at the Dolphin for Sept 22-30. But looking into renting again at a DVC resort so we could buy the dining plan. Or if a great code came out. It would be great if free dining came back!!

 

[shelly3girls]

We are planning a girls only trip starting 9/29 and right now have a AAA discount. We would love a better price since we have 2 rooms booked! Hoping for a code for the Poly or GF!

 

[dahuffy]

We were just up there in Nov. for my Father-in-Law's 80th birthday We try to get up about once a year.

 

[billwendy]

we got a great deal for night of joy last year,,,hoping there will be a good one again!! do you think they will do the dining again??????????????

 

[keishashadow]

How cool is that? @ 80 still young @ heart & enjoying WDW...he's my idol...hope he has many more years of enjoying the magic.

We were just up there in Nov. for my Father-in-Law's 80th birthday We try to get up about once a year.

 

[davecaromom]

Can someone explain to me about the codes? Sorry, newbie here, planning our first family trip to Disney this November!! Hoping to stay at CSR. Would love to know any tips to save a buck or two!!

 

[esmetutu]

This is a very helpful thread. I'm SO overwhelmed by *trying* to plan this trip. I think I've read every message on this board and still can't comprehend it all! I usually love planning, but the thought of missing out on saving a few hard earned dollars has my head spinning. I don't even know where to start in planning!

(Pop Century, 2 adults & 1 child-6, 6 days/5 nights, Sept. 24-29)

BUT... a few questions-

If I go ahead and book the MYW w/ dining through AAA (saving about $300) what happens if a code comes out that's better than AAA? How do I get that rate? Book with Disney and cancel with AAA?

Can a travel agent use my AAA discount? I'd really like to use a travel agent for all this craziness! If I can do that (use AAA), it might be best as the travel agent will watch for codes and let you know, right? Or some do...

I also have Disney Visa. Can I use the AAA and any Visa discounts together, or the codes and Visa, etc?

Is this all stuff I should be talking to a travel agent about?
Probably...

...But I thank you all so much for your good ideas and warm input. I'm used to the snippy, rude, and snotty Disneyland boards (on other sites... shhh!), so this place is quite a change. I visit DL about twice a month, and must keep up with all the gossip so I keep reading those other guys.

Thanks again SO MUCH!

 

[disneymarathoner07]

we are going Sept 29-Oct 7th staying at boardwalk villas!!!

 

[SoNotAPrincess]

This is a very helpful thread. I'm SO overwhelmed by *trying* to plan this trip. I think I've read every message on this board and still can't comprehend it all! I usually love planning, but the thought of missing out on saving a few hard earned dollars has my head spinning. I don't even know where to start in planning!

(Pop Century, 2 adults & 1 child-6, 6 days/5 nights, Sept. 24-29)

BUT... a few questions-

If I go ahead and book the MYW w/ dining through AAA (saving about $300) what happens if a code comes out that's better than AAA? How do I get that rate? Book with Disney and cancel with AAA?

Can a travel agent use my AAA discount? I'd really like to use a travel agent for all this craziness! If I can do that (use AAA), it might be best as the travel agent will watch for codes and let you know, right? Or some do...

I also have Disney Visa. Can I use the AAA and any Visa discounts together, or the codes and Visa, etc?

Is this all stuff I should be talking to a travel agent about?
Probably...

...But I thank you all so much for your good ideas and warm input. I'm used to the snippy, rude, and snotty Disneyland boards (on other sites... shhh!), so this place is quite a change. I visit DL about twice a month, and must keep up with all the gossip so I keep reading those other guys.

Thanks again SO MUCH!

I'm a newbie too when it comes to "Code Watch 2006!" From being on these boards, I've learned how difficult it can be to get in on a good code, so for that reason, I'm using a travel agent who specializes in Disney trips. We're booked at the PO-R for October 3-9 with no discounts right now. I have an AP, so if and when codes are published, the travel agent will have them applied. I think it means cancelling the existing reservation and rebooking under the code, but I'm not sure...and I don't have to be. Thank goodness!

I believe I've read that a travel agent can book using your AAA discount, but don't take that as gospel...I've read so many things lately that I sometimes get my facts confuzzled! I don't think multiple discounts can be combined, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

Good luck planning your trip!

 

[keishashadow]

If you're staying @ POP, I'm confused as to how you're saving $300 w/AAA. Their discount for Value rooms is traditionally 20% off room rack rate.

You can book your room yourself using AAA discount as a "room only" reservation & just pay 1 night's deposit. WDW will be glad to add on the MYW tix/dining option @ a later date. It used to be a week prior to arrival, not sure what the deadline is now. CRO would be able to advise you. One benefit is that you can cancel room (up to 5 days prior( if a better deal comes out.

I haven't used our Disney VISA yet for WDW travel. Just got the card. Usually, you can only apply 1 code (whether it's AP/AAA/misc. code). Don't know if you can add codes to the "6 month free financing" promo...is it from date you place deposit or vacation start time?

Will have to pick your brain on DL - I'm trying to plan a trip next June & having problems (not as much info out there).

Good luck with your planning.

This is a very helpful thread. I'm SO overwhelmed by *trying* to plan this trip. I think I've read every message on this board and still can't comprehend it all! I usually love planning, but the thought of missing out on saving a few hard earned dollars has my head spinning. I don't even know where to start in planning!

(Pop Century, 2 adults & 1 child-6, 6 days/5 nights, Sept. 24-29)

BUT... a few questions-

If I go ahead and book the MYW w/ dining through AAA (saving about $300) what happens if a code comes out that's better than AAA? How do I get that rate? Book with Disney and cancel with AAA?

Can a travel agent use my AAA discount? I'd really like to use a travel agent for all this craziness! If I can do that (use AAA), it might be best as the travel agent will watch for codes and let you know, right? Or some do...

I also have Disney Visa. Can I use the AAA and any Visa discounts together, or the codes and Visa, etc?

Is this all stuff I should be talking to a travel agent about?
Probably...

...But I thank you all so much for your good ideas and warm input. I'm used to the snippy, rude, and snotty Disneyland boards (on other sites... shhh!), so this place is quite a change. I visit DL about twice a month, and must keep up with all the gossip so I keep reading those other guys.

Thanks again SO MUCH!