What is the "comeback rate"?

[dmonroe]

We stayed at BWI last December; and plan to go back to WDW this September. I called this morning to check rates at several resorts; but the comeback rate was never mentioned. Is something I need to ask about? Do you have to stay in the same resort that you last stayed in? What have the rates been like? Thanks for any help!

 

[DMRick]

I called yesterday to make a slight change to my ressie's, which were gotten with the comeback rate. I was told I couldn't make any changes, becaseu the comeback rate code was done. SoI dont' know if they have a different code, but the one I used isn't in the computer anymore..or so this cm said.
The comeback rates were rates you got if you called while at the resort and made your next ressie..during the time they offered it. It wasn't well advertised...you either got a hang note on yoru door, or heard it here.

 

[SuzyQue]

This is from Mousesavers.com....

"Come Back" Offer
Note: this offer was set to expire on 3/9/03, but it has previously been extended, and it might be extended again.

Recently Disney has been placing door hangers on the knobs of select guest room doors at Walt Disney World. The door hangers offer 40% off a future 2003 stay as long as the guest books BEFORE leaving the Disney property.

The offer is good for "room only" stays March 1 - December 31, 2003 that are booked through Central Reservations (CRO) FROM YOUR HOTEL ROOM by March 9, 2003. You must pay a deposit at time of booking. Offer does not apply to packages. Offer does NOT include campsites, suites and 3 bedroom villas. Minimum 3 night stay is required. Additional per-adult charges apply if more than two adults (18 or older) per room. No group rates or other discounts apply. The number of rooms available at this discount is limited.

Apparently even if you don't get the door hanger, you can pick up your room phone and call (407) 939-7736, give code BAQ and get this discount. However, your current stay must be for 3 nights or more in order to qualify. I'm also told if you have an existing future reservation booked through CRO (not Walt Disney Travel Company), you can call while still on the property and have the rate adjusted on your future reservation, providing there is availability. (Hint: CRO reservations have a 12-digit confirmation code, while WDTC will have an 8-digit one).

And YES, Reservations can tell where you're calling from, so NO, you can't try booking this code from your home!

Thanks to Beth Foss of Pink Ribbon Cruises for info! Thanks to Kevin W and Wendy P for additional info.

 

[NanaDarling]

DMRick,
I called yesterday and modified the BAQ (comeback rate code) ressie that I booked while staying at CSR 3/4-3/7. I needed to add a day to the reservation and the CM was able to make the change for me. You might try calling again and see if getting a different person on the line makes a difference.

 

[Wislodgers]

I also was able to change a BAQ ressie that I had made in February. We decided to upgrade to a savannah view at the AKL. For a 3 night stay it was 552.00 including tax. I did try to add a ressie for October(DH and I NO KIDS!!). The CM tried to do it for me, but was unable to. Well, at least he tried! The CM said they have been running the BAQ quite a bit, so he suggested to try when we were at AKL in July.