What's a Girl gotta do?????

[gayles]

I just called 7 am on the "dot" got a nice cm--General Code APF their was nothing for my Dates or Resort -- I'm happying I'm going to DW But sad ---- I can't seem to save a "dime "
I will keep reading these board's & print out the advise I read. Thanks.

 

[hammie59]

I just called 7 am on the "dot" got a nice cm--General Code APF their was nothing for my Dates or Resort -- I'm happying I'm going to DW But sad ---- I can't seem to save a "dime "
I will keep reading these board's & print out the advise I read. Thanks.

I'm confused. Why can't you get the upgrade? Are you already using a different discount code? I've read on other threads of people being told disney was out of rooms for that code at certain resorts. That doesn't make sense to me. I was able to get an upgrade with the APF code for an already booked package at coronado springs for almost the same dates as you. I didn't have any problems. I must be missing something and I guess I will consider myself lucky to have gotten it .

 

[gayles]

The cm said that the dates & the CR (resort I am staying at wasnt' avaliable for that code.for a discount . Should I call back and Beg?

 

[DJ Disney Kid]

Its tough to get deals on the deluxes ( besides WL and AKL ). Disney knows that those people are already willing to spend the cash and there isn't any upgrading from there, where as someone staying at the POP Century will likely upgrade to a moderate once they see a price difference of only a couple 100 bucks. They call to save money, but end up spending more. Its genius!

 

[burberryplaid]

I'm confused. Why can't you get the upgrade? Are you already using a different discount code? I've read on other threads of people being told disney was out of rooms for that code at certain resorts. That doesn't make sense to me. I was able to get an upgrade with the APF code for an already booked package at coronado springs for almost the same dates as you. I didn't have any problems. I must be missing something and I guess I will consider myself lucky to have gotten it .

There seems to be less availability when it comes to discounts/upgrades and deluxe resorts. I couldn't get the ticket upgrade at WL unless I booked a higher room category and since it was $200 more than what we're already paying, it's not worth it.

I'm going to keep trying for either the ticket upgrade, or hopefully a % off but I'm not hopeful. It's sad..but that's how it goes.

 

[Manda]

Deluxe resorts are tough to get and CR always seems to be the toughest (at least when I call for the discounts I try to get). Although, every time I've ever managed to score a discount, it's been because I'll sit there on the phone and take whatever resort is available and I'm willing to change my dates to come on Saturday instead of Sunday - or even a different week - or whatever. The more flexible you are, the better chance you have. I tend to book around when and where the discounts are available, rather than hoping for a discount for exact dates and resorts.

 

[fun4disney]

I just called 7 am on the "dot" got a nice cm--General Code APF their was nothing for my Dates or Resort -- I'm happying I'm going to DW But sad ---- I can't seem to save a "dime "
I will keep reading these board's & print out the advise I read. Thanks.

when are you going?

 

[kujoman]

I am in the same boat as you and really frustrated by it. As I see it, WDW has set it up with the dining plan so that you have to book several months in advance to get ADRs or you are going to be S.O.L. on eating. However, by doing this, we end up booking the resorts and they are full enough by the time the codes open up. We have gone every year and stayed in a deluxe for the past few years and I can tell you that I had no problem applying the code then so I think the other thing that has happened is that Disney has become a victim of its own success and is being much more restrictive on what the codes can apply to.

Yesterday I was on the phone for an hour (as the case always seems to be), for the 4th day in a row being told exactly the same thing, and at the end the CM says, "keep calling because you never know" at which point I admit, I lost it. I am paying for a top level resort and have visited annually, so by any measure am in their most valuable customer category, yet I should have to waste an hour every day to be treated well?!?

I have an alternative solution, next year I will take my wife and kids to Beaches or some other non-Disney resort that may actually appreciate us coming.

 

[gayles]

Yes I agree I made my ressie well in advance (5 or 6 mos.) ago .. Then I see all these codes-- etc--- I kind of think it might be me --- That is why I Value the advise on thes Boards. Thank-You.
Next trip -I'll work on it ..

 

[lmhall2000]

Not sure if you're willing to try another deluxe...we were booked at the Poly for hte same week you're going...no availability at the Poly but the YC/BC were...so I just switched to that resort, we've never stayed there and figured the kids could enjoy the pool....it doesn't hurt to keep calling to see if a room opens up at the CR though...that has happened to me on codes in the past, I'd call every 5-7 days before travel and I'd get lucky...
Good luck!
Tara

 

[Aliceacc]

I say call back and see which other resorts are available, then make your decision. You may be pleasantly surprised.

When we got our 40% discount code, there were no rooms available at the Contemporary where we had booked. But we were able to switch to the Poly and save $500-- we did it in a heartbeat!!!

 

[kujoman]

Thanks for the tips. Every 5-7 days is more reasonable. BTW, I would be happy to switch to the BC/YC, but they said they only had concierge available and I think WDW Concierge is way overpriced for what is provided. It would have been a $1,200 upgrade over the WL bunk beds room.

 

[Tine731]

I just called 7 am on the "dot" got a nice cm--General Code APF their was nothing for my Dates or Resort -- I'm happying I'm going to DW But sad ---- I can't seem to save a "dime "
I will keep reading these board's & print out the advise I read. Thanks.

The CR is not available for your dates but discount packages are available if you change your dates by 1 day.....4/26-30.

 

[gayles]

Thank-you " Tine731"--That is good to know but since I have the vacation time off with my DD & GS -I'll just keep what I have -- I plan to have the Best time ever anyways . But to save a few dollar's is always nice too .Maybe next trip.