Upgrade question...

[diswedwish]

I've never done this before, and was hoping for some tips

We are staying at POR for 8 nights for our first anniversary trip, and have a standard room booked. It would be wonderful if we had a king room, but we don't really want to pay the extra $ for it. At the same time we won't be heartbroken if we don't get it either. I feel kind of funny asking for an upgrade so who knows if I'll even say anything, but for those who have done it what did you do? Look pitiful? lol I have the bridal Minnie ears headband from our wedding/honeymoon and I think I'll feel funny wearing them (even though it's our anniversary), but maybe they'd help?

Again, I know not to expect anything, and we definitely won't mind if we don't get anything (hey we're in Disney ) but I figured it might be worth a shot!

Thanks

 

[Bojangles]

Just have them note that it is your anniversary on your reservation. So many people have been faxing upgrade requests that I think they go unread for the most part.

 

[n2mm]

It probably depends on availability also. We were at POR in October and asked if we could PAY for an upgrade to a King room and the CM laughed--as I expected, and said they were at 100% capacity. I was willing to pay, but no go for us. The best upgrade we have ever gotten at POR was a water-view/corner after having a standard room reserved. As in the past, we never asked for the upgrade, just found out when we got to our room. Was upgraded at the AKL from a standard to pool view also, but again, never asked for the upgrade.

 

[jcemom]

I, too, would LOVE to get an upgrade...but would never ask.
I've read about so many people asking and receiving upgrades, but know I could never ask for one. (Wish I could.)

 

[Bojangles]

Originally posted by jcemom

I've read about so many people asking and receiving upgrades, but know I could never ask for one.

I never ask either. We still get upgraded sometimes, though. We got a courtyard view at WL and pool view at AKL upgrades without asking. Also, we got an upgrade from lake view to resort view at the Swan.

 

[#1hockeymom]

I have the opposite problem! I have CBR booked at the AP rate, but it is a king room! The doubles were filled at that rate, and I couldn't pass the rate up. I will be asking for a "downgrade" to two doubles when we check in! I do hope someone gets to enjoy the king room I really need to give up!

Debbie