Who Went in December Last Year????????

[Minnie]

Ok I know this is early.....

However, we were shut out of the July 07 AP discounts so we've decided for the 1st time ever to stay offsite

We are planning a 2nd trip back though early/mid December time frame. Does anyone remember what the rate for deluxes was last December? Also, were any of the resorts blacked out like July

Thanks!

 

[granolacruncher11]

Would love to know this as well!! Thanks.

 

[applechips]

I was there from Dec 9-16th. We stayed at the Poly w/ the AP rate of like 274.00/night I think it was.

 

[ChristyJ]

We were there 11/30-12/11 and were able to snag a Disney Visa discount. I think we ended up saving around $300. on our package deal.

 

[Tiffany]

Ok I know this is early.....

However, we were shut out of the July 07 AP discounts so we've decided for the 1st time ever to stay offsite

We are planning a 2nd trip back though early/mid December time frame. Does anyone remember what the rate for deluxes was last December? Also, were any of the resorts blacked out like July

Thanks!

We actually stayed at the Swan last Dec for our long weekend trip and we are booked to stay there again for this coming Dec. We have the Swan for $169 plus tax a night. AP rates at the YC/BC and BW have not been that low since right after 9/11.

 

[Anc96]

We were there from Dec 8th -13th at AKL pool view $169 a night. It was all they had.

 

[n2mm]

Ok I know this is early.....

However, we were shut out of the July 07 AP discounts so we've decided for the 1st time ever to stay offsite

We are planning a 2nd trip back though early/mid December time frame. Does anyone remember what the rate for deluxes was last December? Also, were any of the resorts blacked out like July

Thanks!

The AP situation this year is almost the same as last year. Last year there were no moderates available, so this year is better.

As for December, there were AP discounts but there were some blackouts. It was only for a couple of days (Dec. 5-8) because with Pop warner and other large groups overlapping those days (mousefest) resorts were at capacity. I would suggest you booking the resort you can afford to pay at rack rate (but at least it's value season for early December). Availablility will be slimmer around the Pop warner dates and during the first and second weekends of December. The first weekend is when they do the Christmas parade taping and the second weekend is Pop W. There most likely will be discounts, but as I always suggest, flexibility is the key.

BTW, there are AP discounts for July, but only for the EPCOT resorts and some DVC resorts (the same as last year). Also got the AP email for some AP discounts at moderates resorts too for July.

 

[rkmassa]

Released August 16, 2006 Travel dates: 10/1/06-12/23/06. Discounts are $20 per night off Value resorts, $40 per night off Moderate resorts and $75 per night off Deluxe and DVC resorts. Book by 12/23/06. Use code FBZ
The dates for regular rate discount is 10-5 to 11-22; and the dates for value season discount is 10-1 to 10-4 and 11-26 to 12-23.

Value Season
59.00 Value
99.00 Moderate
189.00 Wilderness Lodge Courtyard View
169.00 Wilderness Lodge Woods View
219.00 Contemporary Wing Standard View
234.00 Yacht Club Standard
299.00 Yacht Club Water view
364.00 Yacht Club Concierge Standard
244.00 Poly GV
339.00 Poly LV

Regular Season
79.00 Value
115.00 Moderate
230.00 Wilderness Lodge Courtyard View
280.00 Contemporary Garden View
345.00 Contemporary Tower MK View
265.00 Beach Club Standard
345.00 Beach Club Water/Pool View
410.00 Beach Club Concierge Garden View
480.00 Beach Club Concierge Lagoon View
289.00 Poly Garden View

This is what I saved from last year. I went in early Dec and got the 59.00 rate for Pop.

 

[Minnie]

The AP situation this year is almost the same as last year. Last year there were no moderates available, so this year is better.

BTW, there are AP discounts for July, but only for the EPCOT resorts and some DVC resorts (the same as last year). Also got the AP email for some AP discounts at moderates resorts too for July.

The AP situation this year is almost the same as last year. Last year there were no moderates available, so this year is better.

BTW, there are AP discounts for July, but only for the EPCOT resorts and some DVC resorts (the same as last year). Also got the AP email for some AP discounts at moderates resorts too for July.

Nope this year is not better.... we weren't able to snag a discount and last year we did. The resorts that Disney opened for AP discounts have been totally booked for sometime for our dates. Definitely an AP ripoff this year IMO

As for booking what we can afford at rack rate.... I would never ever pay rack rate for a Disney hotel. IMO they aren't worth the price. Before I'd do that I'd stay offsite as we are in July

Released August 16, 2006 Travel dates: 10/1/06-12/23/06. Discounts are $20 per night off Value resorts, $40 per night off Moderate resorts and $75 per night off Deluxe and DVC resorts. Book by 12/23/06. Use code FBZ
The dates for regular rate discount is 10-5 to 11-22; and the dates for value season discount is 10-1 to 10-4 and 11-26 to 12-23.

Perfect!!!!!!!! Exactly the info I needed

The way I'm feeling now if we our offsite townhouse in July we'll likely stay there again in December. Just considering all the options.

 

[MosMom]

I'm starting to think my best friend is losing her mind. She told me that when she went last year the AP discounts were like nearly 50% off and she had never seen discounts that low in years. $75 off deluxe is hardly record discounts.

 

[rkmassa]

I'm starting to think my best friend is losing her mind. She told me that when she went last year the AP discounts were like nearly 50% off and she had never seen discounts that low in years. $75 off deluxe is hardly record discounts.

I don't think it is you losing your mind..... I have never heard of 50% off rates.

 

[wdwthreethiels]

Ok I know this is early.....

However, we were shut out of the July 07 AP discounts so we've decided for the 1st time ever to stay offsite

We are planning a 2nd trip back though early/mid December time frame. Does anyone remember what the rate for deluxes was last December? Also, were any of the resorts blacked out like July

Thanks!

not sure of the % or $$ off, but, last December we got $224 @ SSR for a Deluxe Studio with our AP, we were there 12/4 - 12/11.

Michelle in NY

 

[MosMom]

Well, not too long ago the Poly was typcially 40% off. She had said it was the low or lower again. I tried to call her so I could give her hell and she isn't answering.

 

[MosMom]

Anyone happen to know what the package discount was for December value season last year?

 

[StrwLady]

I'm starting to think my best friend is losing her mind. She told me that when she went last year the AP discounts were like nearly 50% off and she had never seen discounts that low in years. $75 off deluxe is hardly record discounts.

Well if I was your best friend, I wouldn't answer the phone either. Saying shes losing her mind on a public forum isn't very nice. Maybe she was thinking it was regular or peak season during her visit rather than value so then the discounts looked deeper! You should really look at the entire situation before you start saying negative things.

 

[MosMom]

Well if I was your best friend, I wouldn't answer the phone either. Saying shes losing her mind on a public forum isn't very nice. Maybe she was thinking it was regular or peak season during her visit rather than value so then the discounts looked deeper! You should really look at the entire situation before you start saying negative things.

Yeah, can anyone guess who my best friend is?
ALSO the one who told me they were offering the dining plan to AP holders last Christmas too!

 

[StrwLady]

Yeah, can anyone guess who my best friend is?
ALSO the one who told me they were offering the dining plan to AP holders last Christmas too!

As I understand it MosMom is crazy. I wouldn't believe anything she says

 

[MosMom]

As I understand it MosMom is crazy. I wouldn't believe anything she says

Hag. You're just mad cuz you're wroooong wroooong wroooong.

 

[sanke]

We were there 11/30-12/11 and were able to snag a Disney Visa discount. I think we ended up saving around $300. on our package deal.[/QUOTE]


How did you find the info on the Disney Visa discount? I've had one since it came out, and haven't ever gotten anything on an actual discount, just discounts on tours and merchandise.
Thanks!