Teacher rates at Swan/Dolphin in July??

[perla75]

I think we have changed the dates of our 2009 trip a million times already!! I'm still getting used to my public school job schedule.

Anyways, we are now looking into July, because i will be on work vacation and it will be our anniversary so it will go nicely with the Celebrations Promotion theme.

We have never stayed at the S/D and are considering it because I LOVE the BW area & we can't afford the WDW BW area resorts. We were going to go value or mod, but I'm wondering if we can afford the S/D with the teacher discount rates.

Can someone tell me the average rates of the S/D during July with a teacher discount?

Thanks!

 

[pooh2001]

Call the S/D directly - they will transfer you to their internal (hotel) reservation people. Ask for the teacher rate and bring proof when you arrive - such as a school paycheck or ID card.
We have had room rates as low as $209 and $289 - still a good deal for a deluxe resort with early/late park hour privilages, WDW boat and bus service and a wonderful location in WDW.

AAA rates are also very similar to teacher rates.

You could also join Starwood (parent hotel company) and become a Starwood member to earn points on your stay and maybe get a room category bump up. www.starwood.com

You will love the S/D !

 

[perla75]

Call the S/D directly - they will transfer you to their internal (hotel) reservation people. Ask for the teacher rate and bring proof when you arrive - such as a school paycheck or ID card.
We have had room rates as low as $209 and $289 - still a good deal for a deluxe resort with early/late park hour privilages, WDW boat and bus service and a wonderful location in WDW.

AAA rates are also very similar to teacher rates.

You could also join Starwood (parent hotel company) and become a Starwood member to earn points on your stay and maybe get a room category bump up. www.starwood.com

You will love the S/D !

Thanks! Were your rates $209-$289 in July? I was hoping for $150-$170-ish rates because I heard with the teachers discount, they were comparable to WDW moderate hotel prices. Still, I think we can swing $209-ish.

We are very excited about the S/D and they look like wonderful resorts! We went back and forth about the WDW resort vs non, but we LOVE the BW area & I'm also curious to try the Heavenly Beds I've heard so much about!

Are they polite and helpful on the phone if I just call for info? It's too early for us to book now for July & we havent yet narrowed down an exact date. I'm just trying to plan and work out the budget right now & am planning to book around January.

Thanks!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Curious... what are teacher rates? Never heard of that. Thanks.

 

[cheerky]

I stayed at the Dolphin July 20-24 on the teacher discount rate of $129/nite, booked through Dreams Unlimited. Keep checking...there are great rates available.

 

[lovingmy2boys]

My boss and his wife (a teacher) stayed this past July at the Dolphin for $129.00. I wish I could get that rate!

 

[perla75]

Curious... what are teacher rates? Never heard of that. Thanks.

Special rates for teachers that are offered throughout the year. I've heard that they are often comparable to the price of WDW moderate resorts. I work in a public school now, so I thought I would try to take advantage of these rates, and the S/D look like very nice resorts!

 

[perla75]

I stayed at the Dolphin July 20-24 on the teacher discount rate of $129/nite, booked through Dreams Unlimited. Keep checking...there are great rates available.

My boss and his wife (a teacher) stayed this past July at the Dolphin for $129.00. I wish I could get that rate!

Ooh, now thats the price I am looking for!! Maybe I'll try Dreams Unlimited. I've never gone through a travel agency before-are there extra fees involved rather than booking directly?