Will there be any AP discounts for resorts in April 2002?

[Dsheehan]

I've just reserved the Poly for our family, from April 12-19, 2002. I booked through CRO, so I know I have up to 5 days before to cancel. Now, I've booked it at $394 per night (ouch!), but now I need to know what the odds are that there will be any discount codes between now and then. I told the CM that I am an AP holder, but even after checking with her supervisor, she said that those had not been released yet for those dates (this was what I expected to hear at this early date, but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway!)

Now, I'd like some thoughts on whether I can even expect any significant AP-type discounting during the last week of peak season.

We love the Poly, but not at $394/night. So, I'm thinking of booking a backup at another resort, in case we can't get a discount. Since I'm paying the one-night deposit with my AmEx card, I can always get the refund if we switch to a different hotel.

So what do you all think? Do I stand any chance of getting a discount during that time period, or am I dreaming?

Also, what do you recommend as a good alternate, moderate resort for kids ages 4 and 8? (My main bjective is: get to the EE park as early as possible each day! And have a resort that's easy to get back to when it's retreat time around lunch each day.)

Thanks in advance for your help!

1997 - Poly
2002 - ???

 

[AmyBWV99]

We are in the same position, but in the past when we have done this they will apply the credit you have paid to the new resort ressie you are using.

 

[Dsheehan]

"..... in the past when we have done this they will apply the credit you have
paid to the new resort ressie you are using."

Which is just fine with me! I only hope that it won't come to that, and that we can get a decent AP discount at the Poly.

So, what's a good second choice for families after the Poly, who really want to get around quickly to any of the parks? With a car, or by WDW buses/boats?)

Thanks!