Why the difference in pricing?

[Jamie77]

Does anyone know why when you get a quote from the WDW website it quotes you a price that is higher than the one you calculate yourself? I did the calculations for the 2007 rate for Boardwalk for a week and get between $250-$600 difference even when I include the room tax. I'm trying to figure out where the extra money is thrown in.

Anybody have any ideas?

 

[sandybobandy]

Does one include trip insurance? That might be part of the issue....I'm stumped as to the rest!

 

[EpcotMatt]

What are the specifics of your ressie & what was your final total & the website's final total? I'm sure someone here will be able to solve this dilemma.

 

[Ariel Wanna-be]

Not sure if this is the case in your situation, but I know that when the WDW site calculates a package price, it defaults to a preferred-view room. You have to change it to a standard-view room (IF that's what you want) and then click on "update" for it to recalculate the package price.

 

[Jamie77]

Not sure if this is the case in your situation, but I know that when the WDW site calculates a package price, it defaults to a preferred-view room. You have to change it to a standard-view room (IF that's what you want) and then click on "update" for it to recalculate the package price.

That's what I did. I was only looking for a standard view room (which I changed it to). The room came out to over $2,800 for 7 nights but when I did the calculations (including room tax) I got over $2,300. I kept it simple, no frivolities. No trip insurance, either. I wasn't looking for a package, just room only which is why this is so strange.

 

[EpcotMatt]

Isn't the Standard Room $403/night?

 

[nowellsl]

How are you calculating your price? Are you taking into account what season you're looking at?

 

[Jamie77]

Isn't the Standard Room $403/night?

It's more like $370/night.

 

[Jamie77]

How are you calculating your price? Are you taking into account what season you're looking at?

I'm sure I've got the right season. It's still the value season I'm looking at.

 

[EpcotMatt]

It's more like $370/night.

That's why I asked about the specifics of your ressie. The dates I used came out as $403/night. But without knowing your specific dates, it's impossible to be on the same page.

 

[Jamie77]

That's why I asked about the specifics of your ressie. The dates I used came out as $403/night. But without knowing your specific dates, it's impossible to be on the same page.

Oops! I just checked and it's $315/night. But it's for 2007. I used Dec. 15-23. So I shouldn't have to pay the holiday rate since the week starts in value season.

 

[spiceycat]

=315 * 1.125 (taxes) = 355 * 7 = $2,485

when I did disney using Dec 14, 2007 for 7 nights - it was $2480.66

okay something strange is definitely happening I just did Disney now and the price was $2,401.91 when the $2,480.66 was closer?


from disney site
This vacation offer is the best match based on your request.


Disney's BoardWalk Inn Resort Total: $2,401.91†

now I am confused it is back to $2,480.66
This vacation offer is the best match based on your request.


Disney's BoardWalk Inn Resort Total: $2,480.66†



Take the Virtual Tour Arriving on 12/14/07 for 7 nights
1 Adult


Enter a world both whimsical and elegant in this seaside Resort hotel that captures the essence of life on the BoardWalk during carefree times.

Deluxe Resort Amenities include:
Elaborately Themed Pools and Slides
World Class Restaurants
Room Service
Valet Parking
Babysitting
Concierge Available


Resort Category: Deluxe
Room Type: Standard View Room
Ticket Type: None
Package Type: None


Includes Disney's Magical Express!


Room Type Price
Deluxe Room - Inn Keepers Club +$1,771.84
Standard Room - Inn Keepers Club +$1,023.75
Garden Suite - Inn Keepers Club +$2,205.00
Standard View Room included
Water / Pool View Room +$590.59

Ticket Type

 

[skipperkim]

I'm guessing this has to do with the computer not being able to split the price difference. In looking at a calendar the holiday season will start on the 19th next year. So the best thing is to call CRO to book this to get the correct rate.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Well, if the room is $315 a night. (assuming two adults and no additional)
$315 x 12.5% tax ($39.38) = $354.38 per night.
x 7 nights = $2,480.66

 

[Luv2Roam]

Ahhh -- 8 nights, not 7.

I used Dec. 15-23

1 night - Dec 15
2 - Dec 16
3 - Dec 17
4 - Dec 18
5 - Dec 19
6 - Dec 20
7 - Dec 21
8 - Dec 22 (Check out Dec 23)

8 nights comes to $2,835.04.

 

[Lewisc]

Disney just updated their computer system. Could they have changed to a system that charges you the "correct" rate every night if the season changes during your stay as opposed to charging you the rate in effect at the beginning of your stay?

 

[Luv2Roam]

Lewisc -- They have not done this. the systems work the same on this.

 

[Jamie77]

You know, you guys have given me a lot of food for thought. I didn't think about how the system was handling the change in seasons. Thank you for all the work you guys went through to find the answer for me.