Employee discounts for resorts

[pinkerbell]

We are one of 3 familes in a group, maybe more, going to Disney in April. One member of the group is a Disney Employee (ESPN). He does not like Disney and has been less than motivated about the trip but his wife and kids want to go w/ the rest of us who go every year. He doesn't like to listen to others and has already paid the price by not booking airfare for April when I suggested (when fares opened) he paid twice as much and is driving to an airport 3 hrs away rather than the one minutes from home.
He has offered to share any discount he may get if he can, but has not inquired yet, and we have been planning this since last year.
Does anyone know if he gets anything that can be shared?
I don't want to end up in a bad situation come April with no other options and no discount since he dropped the ball.

[aaarcher86]

Originally Posted by pinkerbell

We are one of 3 familes in a group, maybe more, going to Disney in April. One member of the group is a Disney Employee (ESPN). He does not like Disney and has been less than motivated about the trip but his wife and kids want to go w/ the rest of us who go every year. He doesn't like to listen to others and has already paid the price by not booking airfare for April when I suggested (when fares opened) he paid twice as much and is driving to an airport 3 hrs away rather than the one minutes from home.
He has offered to share any discount he may get if he can, but has not inquired yet, and we have been planning this since last year.
Does anyone know if he gets anything that can be shared?
I don't want to end up in a bad situation come April with no other options and no discount since he dropped the ball.

I don't know if he in particular would - but in general the employee room discounts can be used on up to 3 rooms, just like the others. It would just be a matter of him qualifying. There may also be a blockout on there if you're coming over a holiday.

[bdklein]

Originally Posted by pinkerbell

We are one of 3 familes in a group, maybe more, going to Disney in April. One member of the group is a Disney Employee (ESPN). He does not like Disney and has been less than motivated about the trip but his wife and kids want to go w/ the rest of us who go every year. He doesn't like to listen to others and has already paid the price by not booking airfare for April when I suggested (when fares opened) he paid twice as much and is driving to an airport 3 hrs away rather than the one minutes from home.
He has offered to share any discount he may get if he can, but has not inquired yet, and we have been planning this since last year.
Does anyone know if he gets anything that can be shared?
I don't want to end up in a bad situation come April with no other options and no discount since he dropped the ball.

Is his wife open to me going in his place? I will sleep on the couch and promise to leave the toilet seat down!!!

[aaarcher86]

Originally Posted by bdklein

Is his wife open to me going in his place? I will sleep on the couch and promise to leave the toilet seat down!!!

Empty promise.

You men are all the same. It's all 'I promise to leave the toilet seat down' until you're up in the middle of the night with a foggy brain and no glasses on

[Sue M]

He can get you the Family & Friends rate possibly. I don't know about black out dates. But he has to book it. So you'd have to give him your cc number to book. And he would be in charge of your res. He seems pretty resistant to booking anything, I don't know if I'd leave it up to him from his past history. I'd prob try to get a general discount and book myself, or you may end up with nothing. If he comes thru for you then you can cancel your reservation.

[bdklein]

Originally Posted by aaarcher86

Empty promise.

You men are all the same. It's all 'I promise to leave the toilet seat down' until your up in the middle of the night with a foggy brain and no glasses on

I always put down the seat when done, and I have great aim!!!

[ars0525]

I would ask him what is going on reservaton wise & if he's booked anything yet. Mention since he's the employee, your understanding is he has to book it to get the discount & therefore may need your payment info. It's your vacation too so it's understandable you would be asking these things.

That being said I would also book something myself & try to find my own deal since he doesn't seem very intent on doing anything for this trip.

He sounds like an absolute blast to vacation with. Maybe it's best if you don't all stay together.

[pinkerbell]

Originally Posted by aaarcher86

I don't know if he in particular would - but in general the employee room discounts can be used on up to 3 rooms, just like the others. It would just be a matter of him qualifying. There may also be a blockout on there if you're coming over a holiday.

Thanks for the info

Originally Posted by bdklein

Is his wife open to me going in his place? I will sleep on the couch and promise to leave the toilet seat down!!!

I'll ask, I'm do think I want him going now either

Originally Posted by aaarcher86

Empty promise.

You men are all the same. It's all 'I promise to leave the toilet seat down' until your up in the middle of the night with a foggy brain and no glasses on

Originally Posted by Sue M

He can get you the Family & Friends rate possibly. I don't know about black out dates. But he has to book it. So you'd have to give him your cc number to book. And he would be in charge of your res. He seems pretty resistant to booking anything, I don't know if I'd leave it up to him from his past history. I'd prob try to get a general discount and book myself, or you may end up with nothing. If he comes thru for you then you can cancel your reservation.

I think that is going to have to be the plan

Originally Posted by bdklein

I always put down the seat when done, and I have great aim!!!

is their an emoticon for "dreaming"

Originally Posted by ars0525

I would ask him what is going on reservaton wise & if he's booked anything yet. Mention since he's the employee, your understanding is he has to book it to get the discount & therefore may need your payment info. It's your vacation too so it's understandable you would be asking these things.

That being said I would also book something myself & try to find my own deal since he doesn't seem very intent on doing anything for this trip.

He sounds like an absolute blast to vacation with. Maybe it's best if you don't all stay together.

So true! I have the other persons info as I have booked for us togetjer before.. Now if we could only get and end of April discount and I can book us and let the chips fall where they may for him



Thanks all for making this a fun lighthearted thread.. you turned my frown upside down