Throwaway cookies, NEVER :) The official Fort cookie thread!

[Violet Parr]

I just tried to book a few nights at a tent site in 2017 and I was surprised but excited to see that they wanted the whole trip paid in advance. I wonder if this was to close the throwaway room loophole? If so, that's great! I was shocked to get the dates I got.

VP

 

[Violet Parr]

I guess that wouldn't matter for a 1 night booking. Maybe it was because I was booking a holiday? Hmm.

 

[jc62]

I guess that wouldn't matter for a 1 night booking. Maybe it was because I was booking a holiday? Hmm.

I'm sorry but I have not heard of the throw away room loophole?

 

[bama_ed]

What were the dates you tried, VP?

I put in a request for 3 weekday nights in early February and only got a request for 1 night's payment as a deposit....

My request did not include a holiday as you say yours did tho.

Even the holiday weekends would be a move in the right direction.

Bama Ed

 

[tiggerdad]

This subject always leads to me getting in trouble. I'll sit this one out.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

This subject always leads to me getting in trouble. I'll sit this one out.

A thoroughly wise, thoughtful, and inteligent move.

 

[Shanti]

I'm sorry but I have not heard of the throw away room loophole?

People who stay offsite but want onsite perks (like 60 day FP ressies), have been renting the campsites (the cheapest on-property lodging for the greatest # of people) yet really staying offsite, and thereby keeping those who really want to camp at Fort Wilderness from being able to book a site. Campsites stand empty, and those whose family tradition for years has been to camp at Fort Wilderness on Disney trips have had a hard time getting sites in recent years due to this dishonest practice.

Disney is aware of the problem & gradually working in ways to clamp down on it. Thank goodness.

 

[OKW Lover]

I just booked a few nights at a tent site in 2017 and I was surprised but excited to see that they wanted the whole trip paid in advance.

Might you have booked a "package" instead of a "site only" reservation?

 

[snowmedic]

Might you have booked a "package" instead of a "site only" reservation?

I agree, I think, if you book a "package" it has to be paid in full 30 days prior to arrival. Never have booked a package reservation, just room only.

 

[peg110]

Perhaps Disney should keep track of who actually books and STAYS and the more you book and STAY the more liberties and perks you are entitled. New commers pay full up front. Old timers get to pay overtime or something like that. Just a thought.

 

[OKW Lover]

Perhaps Disney should keep track of who actually books and STAYS and the more you book and STAY the more liberties and perks you are entitled.

Why would they want to do this? They're getting paid for the site no matter what.

 

[North of Mouse]

Why would they want to do this? They're getting paid for the site no matter what.

And, here we gooooo!!!!

 

[OKW Lover]

Why would they want to do this? They're getting paid for the site no matter what.

And, here we gooooo!!!!

Just to be clear, my question was not about the ethics of booking a throwaway site. It was asking why Disney should care if somebody does do it.

Put the popcorn away.

 

[North of Mouse]

It was asking why Disney should care if somebody does do it.

Same thing - guess they don't - or they would definitely have known how to take action by now. 'No' loyalty to FW old timers!

 

[bama_ed]

I like cookies.

 

[4077]

I like cookies.

Chocolate chip or Oreo....chocolate chip or Oreo........so.... tough...to....choose...

Oooh, Girl Scout Thin Mints!

 

[peg110]

Why would they want to do this? They're getting paid for the site no matter what.

The short answer is that they do not always get paid. You make a ressie and keep it until 30 days out. Then you cancel it but you have gotten your FP+ and your magic bands. Not to mention you prevented someone from a 10 day ressie. Would they rather get paid for 1 day or ten?

Then there is the whole customer satisfaction thing.

 

[2goofycampers]

Sugar cookies, yum.

 

[Teamubr]

How about that? Started with a throw away discussion and a cookie sale popped up. I'll have Snickerdoodles or M&M chocolate chip.

But to the OP, we could only wish the loop hole was gone. Did you book inside 30 days? I wouldn't think so since you said "2017". I booked a package for September 2017 and only paid the 1 night.

j

 

[peg110]

My favorites are oatmeal raisin.