March 2013 Discounts - The DIS Discussion Forums

DznyDreams · 07-21-2012, 09:40 PM

March is not the greatest time to go for saving money, but it is our only choice for 2013. I was just looking over the historical discount release charts on mousesavers. It indicates there was a general public free dining package for stays through the end of March 2012. Apparently it came out in August 2011. I assume this chart is still considered to be a reliable source for planning Anyone know for sure?

LovinPooh · 07-22-2012, 11:04 AM

I have been wondering the same thing. I have gone ahead and booked the 1st week of March thinking it looks like a good week cause there is nothing going on the week before or that week. Every year is dif, you gotta take into consideration Easter and spring break. Last year I think they offered the free dining through end of March in Aug when there was nothing else being offered past Sept. But this year they have already released it through December... So this makes me wonder if we are going to wait even longer for the 2013 dates since they have already covered the end of 2012. I guess WDW will just always keep us guessing lol. I do wish it woudl be released in Aug before my ADR date.
Heres to hoping!

DznyDreams · 07-25-2012, 08:26 AM

I have booked March 6-16, but we may only be able to go the 9th-16th. I wish we could go earlier in the month, but I'll take the crowds in March over the heat of the Summer any day!

Maybe the crowds won't be unbearable.
Come on, Disney! Show us some love in the form of FREE DINING! (jk)

Anyone else going in March? There must be others...

Delrea · 07-25-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DznyDreams

March is not the greatest time to go for saving money, but it is our only choice for 2013. I was just looking over the historical discount release charts on mousesavers. It indicates there was a general public free dining package for stays through the end of March 2012. Apparently it came out in August 2011. I assume this chart is still considered to be a reliable source for planning Anyone know for sure?

Could you please send me the chart?? Thanks!

ErinsMommy · 07-25-2012, 12:26 PM

http://www.mousesavers.com/historicalwdwdiscounts.html

nicki.momof3 · 07-25-2012, 04:13 PM

In 2009 and 2010 we got discounts Easter week. They originally black out dates but were opened up later.

2011 was blacked out diring Easter.

Crossing our fingers that they offer something this year.

DonaldDuckFamily · 07-29-2012, 02:13 PM

Really hoping for spring discounts to come out soon. Last year Free Dining was released on Aug 3rd (and I booked our trip on Aug 3rd

) for our March dates and hoping something comes out this week again

. We are planning March 20th - 30th.

nicki.momof3 · 07-29-2012, 04:18 PM

Fingers crossed!!!

We already have airfare for 3/27-4/5, 2013

DznyDreams · 07-30-2012, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonaldDuckFamily

Really hoping for spring discounts to come out soon. Last year Free Dining was released on Aug 3rd (and I booked our trip on Aug 3rd

) for our March dates and hoping something comes out this week again

. We are planning March 20th - 30th.

From your fingers to "Mickey's Ears"!!!!! I am really hoping too!!!!

rhughesdisney · 07-31-2012, 07:52 PM

We are going from march 10-16 for my daughters's 18th birthday. She is dying to stay in a finding nemo suite for her special day. Hoping and praying for free dining. Never have gone this time of year so how bad are the crowds? We have gone in June and July the past few years due to high school sports.

DonaldDuckFamily · 07-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhughesdisney

We are going from march 10-16 for my daughters's 18th birthday. She is dying to stay in a finding nemo suite for her special day. Hoping and praying for free dining. Never have gone this time of year so how bad are the crowds? We have gone in June and July the past few years due to high school sports.

So I've been to Disney at the time your going and end of March (before Easter). It was busy for us, but not as bad as going before Easter. I think if you plan well and follow the advice on these boards you'll be fine. We like to hit the parks early, go back to the resort to relax and head back at night. We seem to get a lot more accomplished. March is a great month as I can always expect the weather to be warm enough to use the pool.

GraceMonica · 08-03-2012, 07:03 PM

Im planning on going 3/9-3/15 for my 21st birthday! I've never been during peak times, so im nervous about the crowds and not getting any kind of discounts.

Does anyone know if they have good AP room only discounts during this time? I've seen they usually release them in january and that makes me ansy.

mom2munchkins · 08-03-2012, 10:30 PM

If I'm booked for the end of March begining of April which code would work?

DisneyFreak06 · 08-08-2012, 01:25 PM

If I could get free dining or something, I'd be there in March. March Break will be the 16-23 this year. I'd be there!

moopdog · 08-08-2012, 02:37 PM

Silly me....I am so out of the Disney loop! I was semi-planning a trip for March thinking there would be NO crowds. Apparently I was wrong and need to re-think the plan.

What makes it crowded in March...is that Spring Break (I was thinking that would be in April). I definitely want to avoid crowds and want to go sometime between Feb and May, so what should I be shooting for?

We've always gone in late Sept/Early October but now that my son is playing football, it's not an option anymore

07-21-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
DznyDreams A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES . . . Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 1,589	March is not the greatest time to go for saving money, but it is our only choice for 2013. I was just looking over the historical discount release charts on mousesavers. It indicates there was a general public free dining package for stays through the end of March 2012. Apparently it came out in August 2011. I assume this chart is still considered to be a reliable source for planning Anyone know for sure? __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep; In dreams you lose your heartaches, whatever you wish for you keep; Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling thru; No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true! 11/13 CSR & Disney Dream * 9/10 CSR * 08/09 WL * 2/09 CSR * 9/08 BWV & POP * 5/08 POP * 11-12/07 CSR & Disney Wonder * 10/05 CBR * 10/04 BWV * 03/04 BWV * 10/02 OKW * 04/02 WLV * 10/01 OKW * 12/00 CR * 05/00 POFQ * 12/99 DL (aka: POR) * 09/98 CR * Offsite 95 __________________________________________ Diane My Family: DH DD Bella Last edited by DznyDreams; 07-22-2012 at 09:41 AM.

07-25-2012, 08:26 AM	#3
DznyDreams A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES . . . Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 1,589	I have booked March 6-16, but we may only be able to go the 9th-16th. I wish we could go earlier in the month, but I'll take the crowds in March over the heat of the Summer any day! Maybe the crowds won't be unbearable. Come on, Disney! Show us some love in the form of FREE DINING! (jk) Anyone else going in March? There must be others... __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep; In dreams you lose your heartaches, whatever you wish for you keep; Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling thru; No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true! 11/13 CSR & Disney Dream * 9/10 CSR * 08/09 WL * 2/09 CSR * 9/08 BWV & POP * 5/08 POP * 11-12/07 CSR & Disney Wonder * 10/05 CBR * 10/04 BWV * 03/04 BWV * 10/02 OKW * 04/02 WLV * 10/01 OKW * 12/00 CR * 05/00 POFQ * 12/99 DL (aka: POR) * 09/98 CR * Offsite 95 __________________________________________ Diane My Family: DH DD Bella

07-25-2012, 12:26 PM	#5
ErinsMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,012	http://www.mousesavers.com/historicalwdwdiscounts.html __________________ My 1st trip & 5th wedding anniversary - June 1995 @ All Star Sports DD's 1st trip - May 2011 @ POFQ DH's Surprise 50th Birthday trip - February 2013 @ Contemporary Me: Debi DH: John DD: Erin/6

07-29-2012, 02:13 PM	#7
DonaldDuckFamily Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 314	Really hoping for spring discounts to come out soon. Last year Free Dining was released on Aug 3rd (and I booked our trip on Aug 3rd) for our March dates and hoping something comes out this week again. We are planning March 20th - 30th. __________________ Offsite Feb 2004;AS Music April 2007;Coronado Springs March 2008;Port Orleans Riverside April 2009;POR February/March 2010;POR March/April 2011 ;Boardwalk Villas November 2011 (10th Anniversary celebration with DH );BWI March/April 2012; Beach Club March 2013; Christmas 2013 DH Me DS 14 DD 10 : DS 8

08-03-2012, 07:03 PM	#12
GraceMonica DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 609	Im planning on going 3/9-3/15 for my 21st birthday! I've never been during peak times, so im nervous about the crowds and not getting any kind of discounts. Does anyone know if they have good AP room only discounts during this time? I've seen they usually release them in january and that makes me ansy. __________________

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07-22-2012, 11:04 AM	#2
LovinPooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,106	I have been wondering the same thing. I have gone ahead and booked the 1st week of March thinking it looks like a good week cause there is nothing going on the week before or that week. Every year is dif, you gotta take into consideration Easter and spring break. Last year I think they offered the free dining through end of March in Aug when there was nothing else being offered past Sept. But this year they have already released it through December... So this makes me wonder if we are going to wait even longer for the 2013 dates since they have already covered the end of 2012. I guess WDW will just always keep us guessing lol. I do wish it woudl be released in Aug before my ADR date. Heres to hoping!

07-25-2012, 04:13 PM	#6
nicki.momof3 Addicted to Disney Vacations Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern State Posts: 2,569	In 2009 and 2010 we got discounts Easter week. They originally black out dates but were opened up later. 2011 was blacked out diring Easter. Crossing our fingers that they offer something this year.

07-29-2012, 04:18 PM	#8
nicki.momof3 Addicted to Disney Vacations Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern State Posts: 2,569	Fingers crossed!!! We already have airfare for 3/27-4/5, 2013

07-31-2012, 07:52 PM	#10
rhughesdisney Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: grove city, pa Posts: 47	We are going from march 10-16 for my daughters's 18th birthday. She is dying to stay in a finding nemo suite for her special day. Hoping and praying for free dining. Never have gone this time of year so how bad are the crowds? We have gone in June and July the past few years due to high school sports.

08-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#13
mom2munchkins Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 251	If I'm booked for the end of March begining of April which code would work? __________________ Animal Kingdom Lodge September 2009 Wilderness Lodge December 2010

08-08-2012, 01:25 PM	#14
DisneyFreak06 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 2,495	If I could get free dining or something, I'd be there in March. March Break will be the 16-23 this year. I'd be there! __________________ Pop Century (06) Pop Century (07) POFQ (09) All Star Music (09)All Star Movies andGrand Floridian(10) DL HoJo Anaheim (12)Port Orleans Riverside (12) My Trip Reports: The trip to make up for the cold (WDW, July 2012) I'm never staying home for March Break again (Disneyland, March 2012)You little sneak, a TR with lies and pictures (WDW, July/Aug 2010)

08-08-2012, 02:37 PM	#15
moopdog Dreaming of Disney.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,554	Why IS March crowded?! Silly me....I am so out of the Disney loop! I was semi-planning a trip for March thinking there would be NO crowds. Apparently I was wrong and need to re-think the plan. What makes it crowded in March...is that Spring Break (I was thinking that would be in April). I definitely want to avoid crowds and want to go sometime between Feb and May, so what should I be shooting for? We've always gone in late Sept/Early October but now that my son is playing football, it's not an option anymore __________________ Pennsylvania Family of 5

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