Talk of another Bounceback Promo...

[kaytieeldr]

I'm not sure "how successful" bounceback was for WDW this past year. I'm sure it got some interest, but I thought the idea was handled very poorly and the overal "execution" of the plan was disorganized. I like the idea of it though!

I don’t think it was handled or executed poorly (not arguing, just presenting my perspective).

In 2006, it was a test program. BounceBack was advertised only at counters in the lobbies of two resorts and on stand-up cards (forget the ‘industry’ term) in the Guest rooms of two other resorts. While staying in a Disney resort, Guests at those resorts who saw the advertising, as well as Guests at other resorts who were aware of the promotion, were able to book it either in person at one of the booths, or by calling the number on the card.

I believe I’ve read it was more successful (i.e. higher response) than Disney expected (and so probably part of the reason that Free Dining for the general public is shorter than usual.

I crunched the numbers and by the time we pay to fly down, pay for a room for one or two nights and eat (we have APs), the savings of purchasing the BBP would not exist for us because a 2 night trip would cost $500 minimum just to book the BBP and save money

I remember seeing posts from people who flew down to Orlando and stayed for one night, just to qualify and book the BBP

UGH. Not fair. I can't go during the free dining times this year...and so it will be a double whammy if they do a bounce back for those customers...and I have to miss that as well.

If Disney repeats the BounceBack promotion, it likely would not be bookable during the Free Dining period this year. After all, they already have a reasonable idea that many of us would come back around the same time next year.

 

[icouldlivethere]

In 2006, it was a test program. BounceBack was advertised only at counters in the lobbies of two resorts and on stand-up cards (forget the ‘industry’ term) in the Guest rooms of two other resorts.

Do you know which resorts they advertised it at last year?

 

[mommykds]

Have they announced possible dates?

 

[d23cndrela]

I don’t think it was handled or executed poorly (not arguing, just presenting my perspective).

In 2006, it was a test program. BounceBack was advertised only at counters in the lobbies of two resorts and on stand-up cards (forget the ‘industry’ term) in the Guest rooms of two other resorts. While staying in a Disney resort, Guests at those resorts who saw the advertising, as well as Guests at other resorts who were aware of the promotion, were able to book it either in person at one of the booths, or by calling the number on the card.

I believe I’ve read it was more successful (i.e. higher response) than Disney expected (and so probably part of the reason that Free Dining for the general public is shorter than usual.


I remember seeing posts from people who flew down to Orlando and stayed for one night, just to qualify and book the BBP

If Disney repeats the BounceBack promotion, it likely would not be bookable during the Free Dining period this year. After all, they already have a reasonable idea that many of us would come back around the same time next year.

ok, Debbie Downer.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Have they announced possible dates?

The whole thing is just a rumor at this point.

 

[CathrynRose]

Well if they do, I'll be on it like Blue Bonnet !!!

You got that straight, woman!

 

[Colleen27]

I was on TGM this am and there is talk of another bounceback promotion. Here is the quote...

"Again it was just one cast member saying this and from what he was alluding to was that Disney was going to offer the Bounce Back during the Free Dinning time period for booking for the next year around Aug- Sept 2008."

Has anyone heard this yet? How about some input from the experts?

I'm hoping it is offered the same way as last year. We aren't planning Disney for 2008, but the bounceback free dining would probably be enough to convince DH to do a quick trip for DD's August birthday.

 

[everest]

I hope they do offer the bounce back promotion during this year free DDP time period. If they do I for one would most likely upgrade to a deluxe resort, because that would give me a whole year to plan and to pay for it. If they keep offering the free DDP promotion it in the spring with less than 6 months to plan and pay for it, I will continue to stick with the moderates or values resorts.

 

[kaytieeldr]

ok, Debbie Downer.

Oh, well, you're entirely welcome

Somebody wanted to know where the BounceBack promo was advertised. After reading several threads http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1295699&referrerid=&highlight=bounceback
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1293169&referrerid=&highlight=bounceback
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1295703&referrerid=&highlight=bounceback about it, I found a post naming the 'test' resorts:
“Unless you are staying at one of the featured resorts (POP, POR, CR, or Beach Club) or are a DIS member, you would probably not know about the bounce back program. Part of the test pilot is only advertising in those select resorts (There is no advertising about it in any of the other resorts) so that is why no one knew what you were talking about at All Stars. This is part of the testing phase, so you can not be upset for getting the run around since your original resort was not part of the bounce back program.”

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Thanks for listing those resort locations debbie downer....lol!!!
I will be on the l@@k out for sure! Wonder where they will be this year, if they are. I will post here when I am there if I see any!

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

That would be great, we would for sure take advantage of it!

I would take advantage of it for sure! I looks like my husband may not get to go on our Aug. WDW trip this year because of a new job, I would book the bounceback for sure when we are down there so that we could go again next year with him.

 

[dolly-dawne]

I believe the bb progarm was offered in November,on or about
Nov 5th through the 25th. it was offered with free dining for august and sept. FD starting on Aug.5th. I will be down for a conference in November but only until the 4th...I hope if they offer it earlier so I can jump on it. Going this august for 3 weeks but without fd. Had no idea about the bb last year.

 

[tinknme]

I was hoping they would do this again. Our family is going in Dec. & I would love to book ahead for a trip next year in August!

 

[lgaston]

any new news on a bounce back program for 2008?