The "Official" 2014 Stay/Play/Dine thread

[madatmama]

Quick question about S/P/D with Disney Visa. We booked our trip a few months ago, used a different visa for the deposit. Applied/received the Disney Visa a few weeks ago, but now that the offer is out we have to wait until Oct. 8th (general public release date) until we can get the offer because we didn't use the Disney Visa for the deposit? Wait, what? Do we need to cancel our original booking and re-book using the Disney Visa to get the offer today?

No, just put down an extra $200 towards what you owe on the Disney Visa.

 

[geckodani]

Quick question about S/P/D with Disney Visa. We booked our trip a few months ago, used a different visa for the deposit. Applied/received the Disney Visa a few weeks ago, but now that the offer is out we have to wait until Oct. 8th (general public release date) until we can get the offer because we didn't use the Disney Visa for the deposit? Wait, what? Do we need to cancel our original booking and re-book using the Disney Visa to get the offer today?

They might make you add an additional deposit of $200, they might not make you do anything at all, or you might have to cancel your original booking and re-book. Shouldn't be a problem to cancel and re-book though.

 

[Brizzabelle]

My info: going Feb. 4-11 2 adults 2 children (10 & 7) POR garden view with 6 day park tickets is $3,195.95. When I put that info to book without discount it came out to $4,037.30. So I'm saving $841.35.

 

[SILVERSVT26]

So only good through 3-5?? Boooooooooo

 

[Jessica527]

Just changed our reservation to the Disney Visa Discount:

Reservation:

January 5th - 12th
Pop Century Resort
2 Adults
8 Day Park Hoppers
Basic/Regular

Old Discount (20% room only pin) - $2,390.85

New Discount (S/P/D) - $2,252.33

Savings - $138.52


Not much but any savings is worth it!

 

[Terrie..]

Quick question about S/P/D with Disney Visa. We booked our trip a few months ago, used a different visa for the deposit. Applied/received the Disney Visa a few weeks ago, but now that the offer is out we have to wait until Oct. 8th (general public release date) until we can get the offer because we didn't use the Disney Visa for the deposit? Wait, what? Do we need to cancel our original booking and re-book using the Disney Visa to get the offer today?

You can call now and apply the discount to your current reservation. The CM will just ask you to make another $200 deposit with your Disney Visa.

 

[Luvs2Travel]

Woo Hoo!! I just booked and here is my deal with the Disney Visa,
Jan 21st thru the 28th,
2 adults and one 10year old,
7 nights at POFQ standard room,
7 day park hopper,
regular dining plan for $2,950.00.
I compared with regular prices on the disney site and I saved $775.00. I am more than happy with that!!

 

[moe92582]

Anybody want to play around with some numbers for me? I don't have a disney visa so I am waiting for the 8th to book. I am looking at January 16-25 for two adults and one 6 yr old. CBR or POFQ with 8 day base tickets. Looking for prices for regular and deluxe dining.

 

[TheBacklot]

Just changed our reservation to the Disney Visa Discount:

Reservation:

January 5th - 12th
Pop Century Resort
2 Adults
8 Day Park Hoppers
Basic/Regular

Old Discount (20% room only pin) - $2,390.85

New Discount (S/P/D) - $2,252.33

Savings - $138.52


Not much but any savings is worth it!

Odd, here's what I got:

January 21st-28th, 2014
Pop Century Resort
Two Adults
8-Day Park Hoppers
Quick Service Dining Plan

Total: $1,774.48

Did you not get the QS? Wasn't sure what Basic/Regular meant.

 

[Jessica527]

Odd, here's what I got:

January 21st-28th, 2014
Pop Century Resort
Two Adults
8-Day Park Hoppers
Quick Service Dining Plan

Total: $1,774.48

Did you not get the QS? Wasn't sure what Basic/Regular meant.

Sorry I meant to say Basic/Regular Dining!

That is quite the difference from what I got though -- $2,252.33 vs $1,774.48 is $477.85 or $34.13 per adult per day. Hmmm I am on a mission to confirm this now!

 

[pittsburghmom]

Has anyone figured out what the discount actually is?

No, I can't figure it out. From first glance, it looks like it isn't as much of a discount as last year's s/p/d.....

 

[Lfsdromero]

Feb 24 till March 1 Contemporary Resort Garden wing pool view, base tickets, regular dining original price was $ 5241
new price with S/P/D is $4733
saving $508

I was told that I couldn't use the RO offer because there were no rooms left in the garden wing

I think the RO discount would have saved me more but oh well at least I saved something which means more spending money

 

[PolyAddict]

Is there a spreadsheet or formula you are using? Our quote added $800 to our 4 night/5 day stay at BC. Granted we only had room/tickets with a 15% discount but I just figured $20 pp at $80 a day for dining and thought it would omly add $320 but then again I'm losing my 15% discount so I guess that May be the difference

 

[peainapod]

Okay. I have a dilemma.

We are staying 4 nights feb27-march 3

I booked the room only disney visa promo for POR last night.

Now, I am curious if it would be worthwhile to call and check on the package deal.

We have 3 character dinners planned, so I would NOT want the quick service dining...only want regular dining plan.

Is that even included in the DV promo?

 

[geckodani]

Okay. I have a dilemma.

We are staying 4 nights feb27-march 3

I booked the room only disney visa promo for POR last night.

Now, I am curious if it would be worthwhile to call and check on the package deal.

We have 3 character dinners planned, so I would NOT want the quick service dining...only want regular dining plan.

Is that even included in the DV promo?

Yes, the regular dining plan is included in the SPD promo if you are staying at a moderate. It might be worth investigating. It certainly never hurts to call and check!

Just changed our reservation to the Disney Visa Discount:

Reservation:

January 5th - 12th
Pop Century Resort
2 Adults
8 Day Park Hoppers
Basic/Regular

Old Discount (20% room only pin) - $2,390.85

New Discount (S/P/D) - $2,252.33

Savings - $138.52


Not much but any savings is worth it!

Did you check what it would cost to stay at one of the moderates? I haven't run the math, but since you're paying to upgrade the dining plan cost, it might be pretty close.

 

[Lyndsey]

We are traveling April 12- April 21 2014 staying at POR. 2 adults 2 disney adults and 1 child so 5 total. My disney adults are 14 and 10 and they are big eaters so paying children price for dining is awesome!

Regular price 6334.60
6 day tickets
dining plan
standard room at POR

S/P/D pin code 4922.72
6 day tickets
dining plan
standard room

savings of 1411.88

 

[Tigger's ally]

Question. Have always booked room only and tacked on tix and ddp. Might go with the spd next week. I know it is one nights lodging that needs paid in a ro ressie. What needs paid when I call next week? What are the terms? Tx

 

[staiebomb]

Question. Have always booked room only and tacked on tix and ddp. Might go with the spd next week. I know it is one nights lodging that needs paid in a ro ressie. What needs paid when I call next week? What are the terms? Tx

$200 deposit due at time of booking.....full payment due 45 days before arrival

 

[MINNIEANN MOUSE]

Does this sound right:
Disney Visa S/P/D
4 Adults
5 nights at French Quarter standard view
5 MMW PH
DDP
$3170

 

[MINNIEANN MOUSE]

Does this sound right: Disney Visa S/P/D 4 Adults 5 nights at French Quarter standard view 5 MMW PH DDP $3170

Forgot to add the dates...duh!
2/17-2/22