Rumor: More discounts on the way??

[bunnysmum]

The Unofficial Guide folks over at the touringplans website have posted this as rumor only, having heard it from two separate sources:

That new WDW discounts are going to be announced during the broadcast of the Christmas parade for travel Jan - March 2009.

Anyone care to speculate about what might be coming??

 

[bunnysmum]

Has no one else read/heard this? There are often so many people "in the know" here, I thought maybe someone might have a little more info....or at least a wild guess...

 

[GPA1015]

OK I was thinking about this today- if a new code comes thru and I am in my 45 day window am I out of luck? I can not use the 4/3. I am hoping ofr a code so I subing to this thread. I have not heard of anything!

 

[Donnainnj]

GPA1015,
You can still get the discount, but you may have to pay a change fee, or cancelation fee depending on circumstances. I believe if the savings are higher then the fees $50 change $100 cancelation (between 45 and 7 days?I think) it will be worth your while.
Donna

 

[tnd]

I hope if there is something, it works for check-in dates starting Jan. 2. We missed the 4/7 deal by 2 days. Grrr....

 

[01Sweetpea]

I'm hoping there is something for those of us that can't stay the full 7 days. Room only code, free dining, etc.

 

[mmmears]

I am hoping that whatever it is will be good through April. It's not all that far in advance and it takes time to work out flights & other things for many of us who dont live close by and cant just drive in...

 

[CindyCan]

I was also hoping the "big" deal when it came out would be free dining starting Jan 2. Right now I'm only at the AS for 5 nights starting Jan 4, but we arrive in Orlando on the 2nd. We've never been able to take advantage of free dining, and that would be SO nice!

I doubt they'll offer that, now, though. It would almost be a "competing" offer: maybe some people that extended their stay would change their reservation. Also, for value resorts, free dining is a better deal (worse for Disney).

So, now I'm just really hoping for a great general public code...even 30% for values would be better than the AAA rate I have now. And with 2 rooms I'd save even more.

Crossing my fingers that as soon as your Thanksgiving is over they'll announce something for January.

 

[MousekaMaddi]

im just listening and hoping Santa is listening as well!!

 

[skater]

This might make a short winter trip possible!

 

[OhMari]

I'm betting it is room only codes. When I was at POP, I had a bounce back program for 2008 and almost all of 2009, with the exception of Peak Season, and the higher weeks of summer. It had 10% off a value, 20% off moderates and 30% off deluxes.

When I got to POR, it had a better offer for Bounceback. It had 40% of Deluxes, 30% of moderates and 20% Values. Same weeks. I had to call to use the codes before I left. But I'm betting they are just going to extend those codes. Mine didn't have the free dining. But I had an old Bounceback flyer I found in POP (I found in a drawer) and they had a 20% Value code for next Aug/Sept with free dining. On this one, you had to call by Oct. 27, and it was Nov. 7th when I checked in.

 

[dclfun]

I'm thinking they're just going to announce the 4/3 deal as many people probably haven't even heard of it.---Kathy

 

[jjohnson]

I'm betting it is room only codes. When I was at POP, I had a bounce back program for 2008 and almost all of 2009, with the exception of Peak Season, and the higher weeks of summer. It had 10% off a value, 20% off moderates and 30% off deluxes.

When I got to POR, it had a better offer for Bounceback. It had 40% of Deluxes, 30% of moderates and 20% Values. Same weeks. I had to call to use the codes before I left. But I'm betting they are just going to extend those codes. Mine didn't have the free dining. But I had an old Bounceback flyer I found in POP (I found in a drawer) and they had a 20% Value code for next Aug/Sept with free dining. On this one, you had to call by Oct. 27, and it was Nov. 7th when I checked in.

Do you happen to have the dates for the last quarter of 2009 for the BB? I only have the dates thru September. TIA

 

[nicky mouse]

I'm thinking they're just going to announce the 4/3 deal as many people probably haven't even heard of it.---Kathy

I don't think it can be this because the current offers says that you need to book by 12/20/08, but I guess they could extend it.

I'm hoping for a really good room only code.

 

[skater]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

 

[crazyoldmaurice]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

It is on Christmas Day. It seems kind of last minute to me that they would come out with a new discount for January - March stays. My guess is that they announce it sooner, or it goes longer into 2009.

Honestly, I would keep more in tuned with mousesavers.com for discount info. The parade broadcast is still fun though.

 

[ruthma]

When is the Christmas parade? I want to remember to watch for this.

The taping of the xmas parade is 12/5 and 12/6

 

[wlwilliams9]

I would love to see a promo that includes free dining if you took advantage of the 4/3 offer!! I know it's a fat chance, but a girl has to dream!!

 

[tkitty]

I would love to see a promo that includes free dining if you took advantage of the 4/3 offer!! I know it's a fat chance, but a girl has to dream!!

Great idea, I love your way of thinking! Now, just let it run into October.......

 

[skater]

I am really hoping for a room only code. I would love a quick getaway trip with my DH. A 4/3 deal would just be too long for us to leave the kids. And I hope they announce it early in Dec. That way I can ask for it as a Christmas present . (Guess I'm always scheming for an extra Disney trip!)