what is the best rate you are paying for christmas & with what discount?

[wdwstar]

what is the best rate you are paying for christmas & with what discount? and for which resort? :happy1:

 

[tobrown]

Got a postcard rate for WL courtyard view for 156.00 per night
for 12/22 - 12/30. Just hope we don't get snowed in here in
Boston!!

Alison

 

[mouseketeerwannabe]

We are paying $244 a night for WL concierge 12/22 - 12/31 using the AP rate.

 

[CamColt]

AP Rates...

Swan, lakeview, 12/20-12/24, 134.00... with tax, 154.99
Polynesian, gardenview,12/24-12/29 170.00... with tax, 189.55

 

[swampkatz]

AP rate of 156.00 per night for Wilderness Lodge, Courtyard View. We'll be there 12/26-1/02.
Kathi

 

[SuBeat]

AP rate for 12/20-27, WL Woods view, $139 with tax.

 

[diznee25]

CBR- $89 per night (tax not included) Dec. 14-19
WL- $139 per night w/tax Dec. 19-27

Both of these rates are with an AP discount. Leaving next week!!

Diznee25

 

[crazy4dizney]

Ap rates;
Staying AKL Savannah view 12/22-12/30. $148.00 a night.
Thought that was a great deal! Could not pass it up.Getting a little nervous about the crowds at chrismas.Hope to chill out at the resort and not do the mad dash!Ha Ha Iv'e said that before.

 

[ScottOKW2K]

AKL standard room 12/26 - 1/02, $109 + tax per night.

We don't even care about the crowds. Just looking forward to soaking up the Disney atmosphere, relax with the family, and see the parks and resorts dressed up for the holidays.

And celebrate out 20th anniversary at Epcot on NYE !

 

[dis4me]

Were there any other discounts besides AP rates we are going 12/27-13 and paying RACK RATES. I have never in my life paid this. ANyway when I called in October the cm told me no AP rates were available and I was lucky to even get a room. Now I realize AP rates started ended the 26th.If our ressie had started 12/26 would we be able to get the AP rate.Could we change it now???

 

[steelmans DW]

we are staying at coronado springs 12/21 until 12/27 with an ap rate of 96.41 per night including tax (85.33 before tax)

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Originally posted by dis4me
Were there any other discounts besides AP rates we are going 12/27-13 and paying RACK RATES. I have never in my life paid this. ANyway when I called in October the cm told me no AP rates were available and I was lucky to even get a room. Now I realize AP rates started ended the 26th.If our ressie had started 12/26 would we be able to get the AP rate.Could we change it now???

I believe that you could still get it if there are any AP rate rooms still available for your dates. It certainly would be worth calling CRO to ask! People cancel reservations all the time, you might get lucky!

 

[kbkids]

Just got back, but we paid $49 at the All-Stars with the Florida resident rate.

 

[tinksgirl]

checking in xmas eve at the contemporary resort
tower club level 299.00 a night including tax with
a.p. rate

 

[kittymeowmax]

109. per nite at AKL Dec 22nd thru 28th. Can't wait! It was a special e-mail rate that we just couldn't pass up. Never been there over Christmas week before, but we too are planning to avoid the crowds at the park. Relaxing by the pool, animal watching, visiting Celebration at night when it snows, resort hopping and lots of shopping.

 

[dkort]

Help to all! First timer on this board. What's the AP rate and how do I go about getting it? Thanks.

 

[crazy4dizney]

AP rate is also known as annual pass holders discount. You must purchase annual tickets that are good for entrance,to the all three disney theme parks for one year.I purchased mine at the disney store in my area.They are cost efficient if you will visit more than once in a years time.

 

[disney4us2002]

We are looking at going next Christmas so this post was of great interest to me. As such, I'm trying to learn as much as I can about AP's. Only one person in the party needs an AP to obtain a resort discount if they are offered. They are available in advance but if your desire is to get a discounted rate, then you must wait to find out if they will be offered during the time you want to travel.

Also, many people have commented that AP's are more cost effective if you are staying a certain length of time or if you plan to return within the year. In our situation, that doesn't necessarily hold true. We are booked at the Poly next Christmas in a standard room for $469 rack rate (Holiday rates). If AP discounts similar to this year come out, the rate could drop to $189 standard view. The savings from ONE night alone would make up the difference in cost between buying a PHP pass or an AP. A one week stay could result in a cost savings of $1960. That's a lot of dough!! I won't buy an AP til I find out for sure if there will be a discount, but that option is definitely floating around my brain, lol.

For those going this Christmas, please be sure to come back and report on the crowds, if any parks closed Christmas eve, day or any other timeframe, and please share your Christmas dinner suggestions. Thanks and have a great trip!!

 

[DISNEYBIGGDOGG]

scottOKW2k hope did you get that rate at AKL?

 

[HM]

$2085 5 nights, Dec 21-26,; Yacht Club/ Disney Club Winter DreamMaker Pkg.

Includes UPHs for 2 adults, 1 junior, 1 child.

We figured the room rate to be about $200 a night including tax if you factor out the price of the UPHs (which is less than 1/2 the Holiday rate for the room).

The nice thing was that we didn't have to invest in an AP to get this.

-HM