AP rates for 9/1-10/31 are out

So is there a discount for September or not? I am confused by all the different responses in this thread?

Based on my phone call yesterday, the CM said that it was available for September - Oct. 7. I check in Oct 5 and she applied it to my first 2 nights and I did finally get a confirmation showing the reduced rate. I'd say yes but if you get a CM that says they can't help, I'd bail and call back. I'm 99.9% sure the CM I spoke with yesterday was not located in Orlando and was a work at home agent. Nothing wrong with the work at home agents (many are fantastic) but this one wasn't so great.
 
What I find odd is there is a GP discount that runs through 10/7. I really think the phone CMs are confused.
Bottom line, it's not online and you have to call
 
Does anyone know what the AP percent off is normally for GF? We are planning to go twice this year (once in Dec and then April 2018)...and if not that, we might go in Dec but the last week at the end of the AP for the second trip (the 52nd week if that makes sense)...still learning about the AP but it seems worth it.
 
Maybe the OP can change the title of this thread so we'll all stop calling; can't get that 30 minutes on hold back unfortunately:D !
What do you want me to change it too? I gave the information I was given on the chat and then on the call. I can't change the information I was given.
Just a friendly :D suggestion , since the info you received doesn't appear to corroborate with what other CM's are telling the rest of the posters (at lease, that's what it seems, yes?). NO worries if you don't feel that way - just ignore me and I'll move happily along. :flower3:
 


What I find odd is there is a GP discount that runs through 10/7. I really think the phone CMs are confused.
Bottom line, it's not online and you have to call

I had the GP discount already. When I called, the CM finally found the AP rate & applied it & my room rate dropped. The confirmation email I received says "passholder room only" next to the nights that apply for the discount - I don't check out until Oct 10 & those days (Oct 8 & 9) don't say anything next to them about a discount.
 
Does anyone know what the AP percent off is normally for GF? We are planning to go twice this year (once in Dec and then April 2018)...and if not that, we might go in Dec but the last week at the end of the AP for the second trip (the 52nd week if that makes sense)...still learning about the AP but it seems worth it.
Typically about 10% more than the GP discount, though it's not a hard and fast rule
 
I just wanted to update the thread. I called twice and both cast members confirmed that passholder discounts are for 09/01-10/07. The first cast member only said the discount was for a few Deluxe Resorts and family suites at AoA. The second cast member indicated the discount is for most resorts, but there is very limited availability. It seems strange that this discount is not very public and there are so few rooms available.
 


I think it just means that it's not fully released yet. Once it's released on the website you'll see availability like we usually see with AP rooms. Just my guess at least.
 
I just wanted to update the thread. I called twice and both cast members confirmed that passholder discounts are for 09/01-10/07. The first cast member only said the discount was for a few Deluxe Resorts and family suites at AoA. The second cast member indicated the discount is for most resorts, but there is very limited availability. It seems strange that this discount is not very public and there are so few rooms available.
When checking for BB availability, I was told that there were very strong bookings for Free Dining promo, taking lots of rooms out of inventory.
 
I tried calling to get an AP discount at CBR for 9/9-9/16, but she said it's sold out.....

Did anyone book CBR? If this really is all they're offering, it's pretty disappointing. I've been checking the website every day...
 
So is there a discount for September or not? I am confused by all the different responses in this thread?
Right with you. I am going to call this morning and see what they say. It is about the savings!
 
Last edited:
When I called last night, they confirmed yes there was an AP offer for September for my dates (9-16), but they were sold out for CBR because the offer had been out for a couple days. I find that incredibly hard to believe and really makes me mad if that's the case because there was absolutely no public announcement that the rates were even available.

The CM made it seem like that was the norm and you always had to call in. Ummm nope.
 
They also just tried to tell me that ALL Annual Passholders were notified by email that these rates were available. I NEVER get passholder emails. My husband didn't get one either. This offer isn't even on the passholder page on their website. I told them I was fed up with this entire process because I kept checking the website every single day because I knew the rates would come out this week or next based on historical discount releases. I'm on hold right now to "see what they can do." They told me the only room available with AP rates at CBR were the pirate rooms, which are way too overpriced....not worth it to us.

We also were never notified of the Pandora previews for AP. By the time I even found out they were available, it was all sold out.
 
Once they applied the passholder rate, I saved $78. That came out to about 5% from the Enchanted Escape Room Discount that I previously had on there.
 
I'm on hold with a cm right now who says she sees the pass holder rate, but gets an error when trying to apply it to my reservation. I am currently booked at POP with the enchanted offer 9/27-10/2. She is trying to get Guest relations to her her, so it seems like there system isn't ready yet either for booking over the phone.

Update: After a somewhat lengthy hold, she was able to apply the discount and I saved an extra $40.02. Every little bit helps! I also was transferred to dining to make a reservation and they are down for enhancements and unable to make dining reservations at this time. She suggested checking back in 20 minutes.
 
Last edited:
I called yesterday after seeing this post, was on hold over 60 minutes and talked to two different CM's that verified AP rate for 9/1-10/7, but nothing was available for ANY Epcot resort. They said all three resorts were fully booked at all level rooms for AP discount. I find that VERY hard to believe since the discount is not advertised on their web page yet. I never get any emails regarding AP promo's either. Very poor system in place. Very disappointed, but not giving up yet. Thanks for the heads up
 
Disney CM can't determine the difference between Sold Out and Not Yet Released.
I am maintaining that when it's released for booking online all these Sold Out resorts will suddenly have availability.
Definitely crossing my fingers that this is true. I find it incredibly hard to believe that every single Deluxe was sold out except for Savannah view AKL.
 

GET A DISNEY VACATION QUOTE

Dreams Unlimited Travel is committed to providing you with the very best vacation planning experience possible. Our Vacation Planners are experts and will share their honest advice to help you have a magical vacation.

Let us help you with your next Disney Vacation!





Top