FAQ & Guidelines for Discounts and Codes - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

DaninPA · 05-13-2008, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the great information, I swear I learn something new about Disney everyday!

jaineparr · 06-01-2008, 02:01 PM

I requested the Vacation Planning DVD and shortly after, received an e-mail with a pin in it, giving me a discount if I booked a room at a value resort within certain dates. There was no expiration date listed in the e-mail, only dates for our stay. When I tried to call and use the pin, I was told it expired a week ago. But there's no date in the e-mail for when this pin expires. I was under the impression that it was good until they booked all the rooms, from the way the text was written.

"Hurry! Rooms book up fast, so book your vacation today! Call 407-W-DISNEY or your Travel Agent. Be sure to have your PIN." Notice, there is not a word on when the offer will expire. I've looked and looked through the entire e-mail. No expiration is given, and I looked through the e-mail both with and without graphics.

Grrr.... the lady on the phone said that she could not use the pin, it had been removed from her computer when it expired and was no longer available. She gave me a number I could use to call and complain to the advertising department. They'll be open tomorrow.

Fridye · 06-29-2008, 08:01 AM

Can codes be used for suites?

Wunderwoman · 06-29-2008, 01:58 PM

I am currently waiting for my first AP to be mailed to me...I ordered it this last week and I'm anxiously awaiting it's arrival in the mail, so I can get into the 'passholder's' section of Disney's website and see what discounts are available.

Am I understanding all this correctly...are you saying it's NOT a good idea to make my reservations through the website?

Carol

mbanks21 · 06-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wunderwoman

I am currently waiting for my first AP to be mailed to me...I ordered it this last week and I'm anxiously awaiting it's arrival in the mail, so I can get into the 'passholder's' section of Disney's website and see what discounts are available.

Am I understanding all this correctly...are you saying it's NOT a good idea to make my reservations through the website?

Carol

Only downside I can see is passholder room only made online has a 45 day cancellation policy. Made on the phone its a 5 day. Also by phone they can help you with alternative dates if your first dates arent available

momof1+1+2 · 06-29-2008, 08:51 PM

A 15, 20, 25 ,30 or 40% off room-only code .. sometimes can be used with a package.. But when you do so, you are still only getting (x)% off the room portion of your package costs. The Tickets, dining plan and any other optional add-ons are at the normal rate unless your offer explicitly says otherwise.

The CM I had told me you could NOT get a DDP with a room only code. Is this correct? I didn't want the DDP at a discount - just the room. He said the DDP was also viewed as a discount item so you can't have two discounts.

Fridye · 07-01-2008, 10:24 AM

From my understanding a "package discount" calculates out to be a discount on the room only. However, a package requires you to buy at least a one-day ticket and you can add regularly priced dining. A package discount with "free dining" means the room and tickets would be regular price. On packages, a 45-day cancellation is required.

A discount for "room only" does not require park tickets but you also can't add dining. With a "room only" discount, you can buy discounted tickets separately through various means (see Mousesavers.com). Also, "room only" discounts/reservations have a 5-day cancellation.

mbanks21 · 07-01-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momof1+1+2

A 15, 20, 25 ,30 or 40% off room-only code .. sometimes can be used with a package.. But when you do so, you are still only getting (x)% off the room portion of your package costs. The Tickets, dining plan and any other optional add-ons are at the normal rate unless your offer explicitly says otherwise.

The CM I had told me you could NOT get a DDP with a room only code. Is this correct? I didn't want the DDP at a discount - just the room. He said the DDP was also viewed as a discount item so you can't have two discounts.

As long as you get tickets with the room you can get the DDP also. Call back and talk to a differant CM

safetymom · 07-01-2008, 11:11 AM

You can only get the dining plan on a room only if you book using an annual pass.

05-13-2008, 10:51 PM	#31
DaninPA Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	Great Info Thanks for the great information, I swear I learn something new about Disney everyday!

06-01-2008, 02:01 PM	#32
jaineparr Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 68	I requested the Vacation Planning DVD and shortly after, received an e-mail with a pin in it, giving me a discount if I booked a room at a value resort within certain dates. There was no expiration date listed in the e-mail, only dates for our stay. When I tried to call and use the pin, I was told it expired a week ago. But there's no date in the e-mail for when this pin expires. I was under the impression that it was good until they booked all the rooms, from the way the text was written. "Hurry! Rooms book up fast, so book your vacation today! Call 407-W-DISNEY or your Travel Agent. Be sure to have your PIN." Notice, there is not a word on when the offer will expire. I've looked and looked through the entire e-mail. No expiration is given, and I looked through the e-mail both with and without graphics. Grrr.... the lady on the phone said that she could not use the pin, it had been removed from her computer when it expired and was no longer available. She gave me a number I could use to call and complain to the advertising department. They'll be open tomorrow. __________________ Jean and Bud Pre-Trippie, with crafty pictures! Pre-trip for January, 2009 trip!

06-29-2008, 08:01 AM	#33
Fridye Believes in Magic! English major from Texas who says "Y'all," but draws the line at "Howdy!" Join Date: May 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 438	Can codes be used for suites? __________________ 09/00 Old Key West * 11/01 Thanksgiving/Contemporary * 11/02 Thanksgiving/AKL Conc. & WL 05/03 Offsite & Swan * 07/03 Tokyo Disneyland * 10/03 MNSSHP/Swan * 11/04 Thanksgiving/Pop 12/04 Disneyland Xmas * 10/05 MNSSHP/All-Star Music * 09/06 Disneyland/Offsite & DL Hotel 12/06 Xmas/WL and Pop * 06/07 Disneyland/Offsite * 12/07 Xmas/AKL Conc. & Pop * 05/08 WL 11/08 Thanksgiving/AKL * 12/09 New Years/Pop * 04/10 Easter/AKL Conc. * 12/10 Xmas/WL

06-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#34
Wunderwoman Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 52	I am currently waiting for my first AP to be mailed to me...I ordered it this last week and I'm anxiously awaiting it's arrival in the mail, so I can get into the 'passholder's' section of Disney's website and see what discounts are available. Am I understanding all this correctly...are you saying it's NOT a good idea to make my reservations through the website? Carol __________________ Life should be an E-ticket ride!

06-29-2008, 08:51 PM	#36
momof1+1+2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 350	A 15, 20, 25 ,30 or 40% off room-only code .. sometimes can be used with a package.. But when you do so, you are still only getting (x)% off the room portion of your package costs. The Tickets, dining plan and any other optional add-ons are at the normal rate unless your offer explicitly says otherwise. The CM I had told me you could NOT get a DDP with a room only code. Is this correct? I didn't want the DDP at a discount - just the room. He said the DDP was also viewed as a discount item so you can't have two discounts. __________________ 2012 - Bonnet Creek in November 2010 - SSR 2008 - OKW 2005 - CBR 1995 - Offsite

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07-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#37
Fridye Believes in Magic! English major from Texas who says "Y'all," but draws the line at "Howdy!" Join Date: May 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 438	From my understanding a "package discount" calculates out to be a discount on the room only. However, a package requires you to buy at least a one-day ticket and you can add regularly priced dining. A package discount with "free dining" means the room and tickets would be regular price. On packages, a 45-day cancellation is required. A discount for "room only" does not require park tickets but you also can't add dining. With a "room only" discount, you can buy discounted tickets separately through various means (see Mousesavers.com). Also, "room only" discounts/reservations have a 5-day cancellation. __________________ 09/00 Old Key West * 11/01 Thanksgiving/Contemporary * 11/02 Thanksgiving/AKL Conc. & WL 05/03 Offsite & Swan * 07/03 Tokyo Disneyland * 10/03 MNSSHP/Swan * 11/04 Thanksgiving/Pop 12/04 Disneyland Xmas * 10/05 MNSSHP/All-Star Music * 09/06 Disneyland/Offsite & DL Hotel 12/06 Xmas/WL and Pop * 06/07 Disneyland/Offsite * 12/07 Xmas/AKL Conc. & Pop * 05/08 WL 11/08 Thanksgiving/AKL * 12/09 New Years/Pop * 04/10 Easter/AKL Conc. * 12/10 Xmas/WL

07-01-2008, 11:11 AM	#39
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,866	You can only get the dining plan on a room only if you book using an annual pass. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

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