Too Soon For 2005 rate watch thread?

[deelam]

Has anyone checked recently?

 

[cdpa4d]

I checked the Universal Orlando site this morning. Nothing is coming up for ENT or APH for April 05. The only thing coming up is AAA.
Hopefully something will come up soon!
ADP

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

My dates at HRH are 3/30 to 4/2 and nothing was available for discounts. AAA rate was only for a king suite or kid suite at $596

 

[PoohBears#1fan]

I'm checking APH rates at HRH for next August every day, still coming in at $264.

 

[NandP]

I'm waiting on a rate fro August 2005... I had Ent. this year and it was good!

 

[momof2inPA]

Originally posted by deelam
Has anyone checked recently?

Every day.

 

[mom23guys2]

I've been checking the rates for March,2005. The AAA rate listed is the same as the seasonal rate when I called they said the AAA rates were really not out yet. Are the people that are saying they have the AAA rate really only getting the seasonal rate even though it says AAA card required at checkin?

 

[momof2inPA]

The AAA rate I booked was only available on the internet for a couple days, and the lady on the phone tried to tell me it was not available until I pressed it. What are your dates in March? It's fun to look around and see how cheap you can get.

 

[Kimberlyfamilyfv]

have them check each individual day to see if the rate only excludes certain dates. For the dates that i choose may 22-29. May 22 was only available at rack rate but the 23-29 was available with aaa for 179.20 plus tax per night. You might also try check for a block of 4 , 5, or 6 consecutive days. I have seen dates where they are not available for 3 days but were available for 4, 5, or 6 days. It takes alot of questions. The operators while nice do only what you actually ask them to do.

This is what i do.

1. check my dates on the internet. Using all the codes that I know. And varying my dates to see what the best deals are. While searching on loews website, don't forget to look to see if they are offering any specials. These will not automatically be offered, You must go to the section listed "specials " this is on the main page toward the top. If there are only rack rates available for your time period enter the code BED. For only 5 dollars more you get breakfast for 2 each morning.

2. Better armed and prepared, I call the hotel directly and ask for reservations. I tell them I want the best available rate. And give them all the discounts that I am eligible for. If what they tell me is inconstant from what I have seen on the internet. I tell them that, and tell them I believe they could do better because i see on the internet such and such rate is available there. Next, if they tell me a certain rate is not available I have them check different varations like I mentioned above, I ask them to play with the dates to see if any better rates are available.

3. If you don't like the answers you receive simply say thank you and hang up. And call again. You can also call loews main reservation office and see if they offer any different rates.

4. Even after you book your stay. Make sure to check often to see if your rates and dates have dropped. The closer to your dates the more often you should check and recheck. I have never been told not to call back. So dont feel bashful about checking. If it bothers you only give them your first name till you find out the information that you need. Then at that point if the rates are better tell them you have reservations but since the rates have changed you would like to alter the reservations to the cheaper rate. They are very nice about doing this and most of the time do it with out a fuss.

this is how I received my unbelieveable rate of 119 a night for may 24-29 this year. with the annual pass rate

 

[scootert]

I just made ressies for May this week and got AAA rates. I did the same as Kimberlyfamilyfv suggested. I had been checking the Loew's site daily to see if AAA rates were out -- if they are available for your dates it will specifically say AAA rate in the description part. Otherwise it says something like, "seasonal rate". Still hoping for a FAN or ENT rate, but at least we are booked for now. Good luck

 

[mom23guys2]

We are going Easter week, March 24 or 25 until April 1. Last week when I checked , it gave me both AAA rates and the seasonal rack rate. The AAA rate said AAA card required upon check=in the other just said seasonal rate and didn't require anything. The problem was they were both the same rate. Now AAA does not come up. I am Loews Gold. When I called to make another reservation recently I had a terrific rep who got me upgraded to a one-bedroom suite in Annapolis when no premium rooms were available. She even called the hotel for me( without my asking for anyupgrade) directly and spoke to the general manager to get the suite. So she really went out of her way. When I asked about March she checked and said they were not out yet. I told her of the glitch I seemed to be getting online with both rack and AAA the same price. She said that sometimes happens when the actual AAA rates were not out yet. Anyway, I keep calling. Two years ago I was able to get the ENT. rate at Easter. I'm hoping but I'll settle for a "true" AAA rate. Thanks for all the help. If anyone here's of a good deal at Easter let me know since I need a couple of rooms for my family.

 

[ellieb]

Still nothing! I just called for my dates of April 15-18 for HRH for Entertainment rates as well as AP and the rep told me they were still being entered in the computers so keep checking back.

I will keep checking everyday!

 

[mcefalo]

I am checking almost daily also. Want to determine whether I can afford HRH or not. I am looking for April 13th thru the 16th. Hopefully someone will see when the ENT values are entered and let us know.

This DIS forum has been so helpful. I am so glad I found it

Really appreciate all the great info.

Does anyone know of a thread like the one for RPR that shows rooms numbers that are good for HRH?

Thanks

 

[NandP]

I just booked HRH for Aug 23-26 I got the AAA rate 183 / 234rack.. I got ENT this year for PBH and it was much better... So make sure you SQUEEL!!! when the Entertainemt rates get posted.. I only have a year to plan....

 

[E&B's Mom]

NandP, How did you get a AAA rate (who did you call). I just booked via Lowe's (800-23Loews) and twice was told that AAA rate wasn't out yet?? My dates are earlier than yours (8/5-8/9)

 

[NandP]

I checked the Universal Website Hard Rock RSVP

and put in AAA under "Promotional code" and it came up...

I tried your dates and they must be a peak season, I tried every date for the monthe and it seems the AAA rate starts 8/21, I wonder why?

Funny thing, if you put AAA and your Loews Number, you get a rack rate... so leave everything else blank...


After I saw the rate online I called to make my ressie, and they verified the rate... I called because I am looking for the ENT rate which was lower for me this year, I asked if I can change rates once they come out.. and I can... I wanted to "lock -in" the dates... (Like they are gonna sell out a year in advance)

Just keep trying ! Good luck ! Let me know how it works out for you...

 

[Maria395712]

I am waiting for March . may, june ,july and oct rates let me know when the rates are out I called today and nothing
maria

 

[E&B's Mom]

NandP,

I had tried on-line too, and got a AAA rate, and when I went to book it, it said there was an error. I called and they said it was because the rates weren't out yet (AAA?) I tried twice. Maybe next time I call I'll ask them to check each date individually (I've heard that works sometimes). I'm really hoping for ENT or FAN rates to come out soon. Right now I'm in club at rack for $339/night . I think I had heard that ENT is not offered for club, but I also remember seeing that others got a FAN rate for club around the same time this year. I'm waiting . . .

 

[VW31]

When I go to Universal's site, www.universalstudios.com or www.univacations.com/hotels,
and I type in the promotional code AAA, no matter what date I try, I get an error message stating, "the promotion code entered is not valid for the dates and vacation package you have selected."

Why is this?

 

[Pink Flamingo]

VW31 - Try this link http://www.loweshotel.com/. Click on "reservations" in the top left corner & then select the hotel you want from the drop down menu.