So, who will be up at midnight to see if a deal has come true on Disney's website?

[HLAuburn]

whoa, i've been off the boards since early this morning and just read the last couple of pages... lots been going on today!

Question... sorry if it was already addressed on an earlier page that I am just too dog tired to go back and read tonight, but... do folks think this possible Visa offer is only through the end of this year or will it be going into the first couple of months of 2010?

Thanks for the clarification!

Probably just through the end of the year. (Can you even book 2010 yet? ) But most of the deals go Oct-Dec, and Jan would be a new deal. Jan/Feb is usually pretty quiet, so you might even see something better, like a repeat of the 7 for 4 deal!

 

[jendubz]

Aw man! Nothing yet. *sigh*

 

[vicb]

Probably just through the end of the year. (Can you even book 2010 yet? ) But most of the deals go Oct-Dec, and Jan would be a new deal. Jan/Feb is usually pretty quiet, so you might even see something better, like a repeat of the 7 for 4 deal!

Thank you. That was what I thought but appreciate the clarification.

I am hoping to go in late Feb after Pres. Day week.

I hope everyone who needs a fall-Dec deal gets something good out of this, keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[joybeth]

subbing...

 

[Bete]

I'm starting to feel this won't happen until Sunday when the other deal ends.

I'll be patient; it's worth the wait.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

Would they need to take their whole site down for 12 hours just to add a notice about a VISA discount?

My Disney Visa account is never accessible during those times. It is always down every Sunday morning for upgrades. Normal operation folks. Hope this helps.

 

[HLAuburn]

I guess this means nothing came out this morning. I was hoping....

 

[WishesQueen]

Hey everyone, just joining in!!

Do you guys recommend getting a Disney Visa, for discounts??

 

[iteach7th]

Hey everyone, just joining in!!

Do you guys recommend getting a Disney Visa, for discounts??

Absolutely - you do get a day or two head start on any discount codes released.

The interest rate for regular purchases is not the best (actually mine just went up a few months ago) but you can put your trip on the card and no interest for 6 months. When I opened ours - I thought the interest free would be just for one trip but the second trip went interest free for 6 months and when I booked our last trip - the CM reminded me that if I used Disney Visa for this trip - it would also be interest free for 6 months. I just make sure we don't use it for anything else unless it can be paid off soon.

They also have Disney reward bucks that you can earn from regular purchases and then use toward your next trip. I stay away from that because of the higher interest rate if I don't get it paid off immediately.

 

[lisa3383]

I just had the unfortunate coincidence of calling to change my reservation today (had to change it asap because we leave on Aug. 1)...well lets just say that waiting on hold for 40 minutes is not fun! lol

Best wishes to everyone planning December trips!

 

[HLAuburn]

I just had the unfortunate coincidence of calling to change my reservation today (had to change it asap because we leave on Aug. 1)...well lets just say that waiting on hold for 40 minutes is not fun! lol

Best wishes to everyone planning December trips!

Why are the phone lines so busy today? I would have thought yesterday would have been busy, but I called 3 times, and never waited once. Are people just now catching on to the AP rates or is it last minute free dining for summer people?

 

[brooke1]

I dont know if everybody has seen this. but i hear these AP will be the same for Visa card holders and then general public.

On the AP site:

Passholders Enjoy Remarkable Savings on Fall
Room Rates

Now, a Passholder saves at least 34% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels-turning the vacation of your dreams into a wish
you can make come true!



Select Disney Value Resorts

* Standard Room $69 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $36
* Standard Room $54 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $28
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 34% Off - A Savings of $46

Select Disney Moderate Resorts

* Standard Room $99 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $71
* Standard Room $89 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $60
* Standard Room $124 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $85


Select Disney Deluxe Resorts:
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Wilderness Lodge Standard Room type

* Standard Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $121
* Standard Room $139 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $101
* Standard Room $229 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 40% Off - A Savings of $156

Select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts:
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort

* Studio Room $189 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 10/4 - 11/24/09.
* Studio Room $169 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 11/29 - 12/17/09.
That's 42% Off - A Savings of $126
* Studio Room $249 per night, plus tax*
for stays most nights from 12/18 - 12/24/09.
That's 41% Off - A Savings of $176

 

[clanmcculloch]

Why are the phone lines so busy today? I would have thought yesterday would have been busy, but I called 3 times, and never waited once. Are people just now catching on to the AP rates or is it last minute free dining for summer people?

The phones are so busy because all sorts of people who are going in August just received pins for upgrades from values to SSR or OKW. I guess this is why they staffed up (you know, all that talk there's been about overtime?).

 

[Fairyntraining]

Are there a limited number of rooms per resort that are available for the DV discount?

I have never used a discount or FD so I am just curious as to how this works. Do I need to be up early checking the web site to make sure that I don't miss out on the offer?

 

[momto2GAgirls]

Are there a limited number of rooms per resort that are available for the DV discount?

I have never used a discount or FD so I am just curious as to how this works. Do I need to be up early checking the web site to make sure that I don't miss out on the offer?

Well, I believe that they "block" a certain number of rooms for each discount.

I plan on being up early and IF a code is released, will call immediately to update my existing reservation if the math works out to be in my advantage.HTH!

Looks like we will be there the same time. We are going Dec. 6th-11, maybe adding on an extra day!

 

[DisneyFanatik]

I currently have a room only ressie at Coronado Springs for late Oct./early Nov. with a AAA discount. If a Disney Visa discount is released for my dates can I apply that discount to a package with dining? (I know that the dining part of the pkg wouldn't be discounted). If I am saving money on the room I might be willing to pay for the dining plan. Just wondering if the Visa discount will be a "room only" discount.

 

[Picabo]

I currently have a room only ressie at Coronado Springs for late Oct./early Nov. with a AAA discount. If a Disney Visa discount is released for my dates can I apply that discount to a package with dining? (I know that the dining part of the pkg wouldn't be discounted). If I am saving money on the room I might be willing to pay for the dining plan. Just wondering if the Visa discount will be a "room only" discount.

I was told somewhere on Dis that with the AP discount that just came out, yes they were able to add on the dining plan. The discount, as you said, is for the room only but you can add the dining plan on if you want (and tickets of course). So I would ASSUME it'd be the same with a Visa discount. At least that's what I'm praying for!

ANYONE know what time Disney is open to take reservations in the morning or are they open 24hrs a day? And if they are going to announce the discount, is that done in the morning too or sometime after midnight tonight????? Need to know when to set my alarm clock!

 

[HLAuburn]

I was told somewhere on Dis that with the AP discount that just came out, yes they were able to add on the dining plan. The discount, as you said, is for the room only but you can add the dining plan on if you want (and tickets of course). So I would ASSUME it'd be the same with a Visa discount. At least that's what I'm praying for!

ANYONE know what time Disney is open to take reservations in the morning or are they open 24hrs a day? And if they are going to announce the discount, is that done in the morning too or sometime after midnight tonight????? Need to know when to set my alarm clock!

You're right...you are able to add dining to the AP discount (without tickets) and you will also be able to add dining to a Disney Visa deal if it is indeed a room discount that's offered...I guess there's a possibilty of Disney Visa free dining still, too.

Reservations open at 7am EST. Hopefully if a code is out, it will be on here, because if you call without it, some CMs might not be willing/able to look it up.

 

[Picabo]

I'm praying hard for a room discount! We're staying at the Poly so free dining isn't going to help out nearly as much!!!

 

[HLAuburn]

So what's everyone's plan for tomorrow? Are you all getting up to call at 7am and just hoping a code will be posted on here? I always seem to find them on here even before mousesavers or an email, but I wonder who will have it first.

Do you all think the Disney Visa deal is really going to be released tomorrow? And what do you think its going to be - free dining? Or room discount like the AP deal?

Just curious!

Oh, better yet, someone needs to call tonight and see if they can pry any info out of the CMs!