CBR is my favorite! I'd switch in a heart beat.
I'm very disappointed in Disney for not releasing a room only code to the general public. They released them for AP and FL resident,
Even Canada got one.
CBR is my favorite! I'd switch in a heart beat.
I'm very disappointed in Disney for not releasing a room only code to the general public. They released them for AP and FL resident,
Was just getting ready to book the Dolphin at $139 per night (pre-pay non refundable rate) then got an email this morning. Here are the details for those of you that are still waiting.
Deluxes
Animal Kingdom lodge. Price without pin $280, price with pin $182
Saratoga Springs reg. $325 (studio) is now $211
Wilderness lodge Regular $330 is now $214
Contemporary reg. $325 now $211
Moderates
Caribbean beach resort reg. price $164 now $123
Coronado Springs reg. $169 now $145
I am actually helping a honeymoon couple with this trip and the bride to be got the pin email. No current reservation, I just signed them up for emails about 2 months ago and she got this last night. I also signed up groom and myself and neither of us got the pin email.
I'm new hear and am wondering what the "pin number" is that you all are referring to! How do I get that as well?!
The dining plan is ~$45/person/night, so with those discount rates, they are better off with the room only discount IF they go deluxe. At the moderates, they would be better off with free dining. Of course, "better off" assumes they are going to eat all the food that is provided as part of the dining plan, which can be a lot. When I was on my honeymoon, I LOVED the convenience of knowing my food was pre-paid, though, so even if we didn't make full use of the plan at the time, it was nice to have.
We stayed at AKL for our honeymoon, which was incredibly romantic in a savanna view room, sitting on our balcony relaxing with some good wine and watching the giraffes and zebra run by. It's really an experience you can't get anywhere else, so we loved it. We took the buses and it really wasn't that long a ride to any of the parks (though that was before Kidani was built, which has extended the ride a bit).
I think the Contemporary with its views of the magic kingdom fireworks can be romantic, and you can't beat the convenience, but the overall decor isn't all that romantic IMHO. If I was picking a different deluxe for my honeymoon besides AKL, it would be Polynesian, Grand Floridian, or Yacht/Beach Club, but those aren't on your list. Every couple is different though - we've stayed at pretty much all the resorts and love them all for different reasons!
Was just getting ready to book the Dolphin at $139 per night (pre-pay non refundable rate) then got an email this morning. Here are the details for those of you that are still waiting.
Deluxes
Animal Kingdom lodge. Price without pin $280, price with pin $182
Saratoga Springs reg. $325 (studio) is now $211
Wilderness lodge Regular $330 is now $214
Contemporary reg. $325 now $211
Moderates
Caribbean beach resort reg. price $164 now $123
Coronado Springs reg. $169 now $145
Is there any reason people book online instead of by phone? When you book by phone you have much longer to make changes/make final payments etc. Am I missing something?
Why would you have longer to make changes when you book by phone? The dates are the same as far as I know. Though I don't usually book a package.
Personally, I do everything online. I hate having to pick up the phone. Plus it's much easier to see exactly what you're paying for and make sure you don't get something you don't want like insurance or tickets or anything else they like to add in.
I don't know why it is, but it's true! I swear haha Only for room-only though I don't know about packages. The full payment isn't due until check-in, and you can make changes without penalty up to 5 days before (not 6).
You can check your reservation online, then you'll see that they didn't include something you didn't want.
Wow. I just saw the Visa offer for Jan and Feb 2012. I guess this means that there's nothing for November/December this year.
Wow. I just saw the Visa offer for Jan and Feb 2012. I guess this means that there's nothing for November/December this year.
Doesn't look good for Nov/Dec! I still don't understand; I still see a lot of availability (at least for our dates) both with and without free dining. By the looks of things we are going to be staying in a pretty empty resort (no complaints here)
Laurie
Just as was getting depressed about a no room only offer for my Trip in November i read your post. What a positive spin on paying full price, i will truly enjoy having the hotel and staff to myself! thanks