should i join DC now, or wait for possible discount codes?

[disneyberry]

definitely want to make a trip down for the Epcot F&W festival in Oct/Nov, and was also thinking about maybe another trip during mid-Dec or first week of Jan to be there to see holiday decorations. (the 2nd trip might be overkill so might wait until next holiday season )

right now there are no AP discounts or discount codes available for resorts during either of those times. BUT, i have heard that there are some DC discounts (20% off value season, 10% or something small off regular season or something).

my question is, should i join the DC now, and try to book a discounted room for F&W now. is the resort discount worth shelling out the membership fee now in June?
or should i hold out for possible discount codes which might come out in August or so? what are the chances of there being discount codes for late Oct/early Nov?

i won't really be using any DC perks (w/ exception of maybe a small purchase at Disney store if there's some irresistably cute merchandise) until Fall, so other than being able to book a discounted resort in advance, the DC membership might be "wasted" for a few months.

 

[MalificentMe]

We have found that we hardly us the DC card as well. We use it only to get merchandise discounts at the Disney Store. I would wait and see what pops up in terms of codes first. I also think there is some type of a money back guarantee with the card. Perhaps a 30 day trial or so. Doing that would alow you to attempt to book the room and if unsucessful decide not to keep it. I don't really know if you plan on visiting more than once this year but the AP discounts can be great. Well Take Care and good luck with all the planning, tammy

 

[UrsulaFan]

I, myself would go ahead & get the card. I have found that by having it & base decisions on whether I can use it or not. If I can use it & save a few extra bucks(like $39 on my rental car!) I use it. If it is something that I don't really, really want/need & I can't get a discount, I don't get it.

 

[Humpbacks1962]

Make sure you find out from your employer if you can get the club membership at a discount! Through my credit union I paid $10.00 less for my membership.

Wanda

 

[CatOne]

I would get it now and book with it instead of waiting. You may or may not get a code for where you want to stay, didn't see it mentioned. We got our card for $39 and we have already saved over $500 with it for Dec. Even though it is a very low savings, 5% or so, the savings on our tickets alone made up for the $39. Not to mention, if you book with your DC card and get a better code you can call and book with the code and cancel the other. I believe you have 45 days before your trip to do so and it could be longer. Best of luck whatever you decide!!


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CatOne