What are the odds of another 7 for 4?

[ptrbryant]

We stayed at VWL in January, but I remember that earlier--I think in spring of 2003--there was that fantastic deal of 7 for 4 (could have been 7 for 5) where you got both the WDW hotel rate AND UPHP tix at discount. Do any of you experts think there's any chance of WDW repeating it in 2005? We're planning out a May 2005 trip and I'm not sure I would forego the tix discount for VWL over WL.
Thanks for your opinions!
Karla B.

 

[ILoveWDW2003]

You are right, 2003 was the 7 for 4. 2004 brought the 5+2, or 7 for 5 deal. There was even a Disney Visa 7 for 4 in 2004 for new card members.

Both the 7 for 4 and 5+2 covered travel dates of July 5 or so through mid-November, so I don't think it would help your May travel dates. May is also a very busy time.

If you check all of the waiting for new codes/deal threads, you will see that rooms with discounts are getting harder to come by, as occupancy levels are up - they say that the travel industry is rebounding. Codes were released, but at a limited level.


What will 2005 bring? Only time will tell.

 

[ptrbryant]

Hmm, I guess the deal was during the summer...not when our high-humidity & heat hating family would want to be in Orlando. But, I've always understood that (early) May is Value Season i.e. NOT as busy as other seasons. Granted, attendance is picking up year-round it seems, but Value Season historically has had the super deals. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Thanks!
Karla B.

 

[Kimberle]

Personally, I don't think we're going to see that kind of deal for a long time. Tourism is up. When the 7 for 4 was released, it was still down due to 9/11. This year they only did a 5 for 7. I do think codes will always be around, but as the resorts are filling with people willing to pay rack, they are going to be smaller and not quite as frequent.

Just my 2 cents.