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[Boardwalk Inn Fan 4 Ever]

Does anyone have an idea of when WDW will come out with Room Only discounts for December 2012? I don't mind if it's a public discount or Annual Pass rates since I happen to have one, which means either one is ok for me to reserve. The only discount I know of is their Bounceback Rate during that time, however for that month it's from December 9, 2012 - December 15, 2012 and in the past they have offered previous discounts until the 22nd or 23rd.

[Caldercup]

Disney has been a tad "fluid" with the discounts the past year or two (as a result of the economic downturn), but the discounts for December travel typically came out in October or so.

You can always check the historical chart over at Mousesavers.com for help:
MouseSavers.com - Historical Information on Walt Disney World Resort Discounts

[Boardwalk Inn Fan 4 Ever]

Thanks for your reply and I have checked that section of MouseSavers before. I am hoping that after booking date for the Room Only discounts for June - August 2012 has ended, that WDW will then release their discounts for December 2012. If they don't start with a public discount at least they could come with Annual Pass rates, because those of us with one are willing to keep coming back.

[yalibrarian]

In March, they sent out pin code room-only discounts that covered part of December; we booked a 30% off room through the first week. The only discount I see now for December is AAA/CAA members discount. I think those usually run 5 - 15% off the room rates.

Definitely jump on it when you see the discounts come out because they only offer a certain number of rooms, and they seem to be having less trouble filling them in what used to be the slower time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you know for sure you will come discount or not, you could book your room only reservation to hold the space, and then watch for applicable discounts (this is what our TA does for us). Then call back and ask to have the discount applied. They may need to cancel one reservation to make the other, but at least you'll know you have a place to stay no matter what.

Another thought is to call Disney directly and ask if there are any pin codes attached to your address. Several members here have reported success with this tactic.

[Boardwalk Inn Fan 4 Ever]

Originally Posted by yalibrarian

In March, they sent out pin code room-only discounts that covered part of December; we booked a 30% off room through the first week. The only discount I see now for December is AAA/CAA members discount. I think those usually run 5 - 15% off the room rates.

Definitely jump on it when you see the discounts come out because they only offer a certain number of rooms, and they seem to be having less trouble filling them in what used to be the slower time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you know for sure you will come discount or not, you could book your room only reservation to hold the space, and then watch for applicable discounts (this is what our TA does for us). Then call back and ask to have the discount applied. They may need to cancel one reservation to make the other, but at least you'll know you have a place to stay no matter what.

Another thought is to call Disney directly and ask if there are any pin codes attached to your address. Several members here have reported success with this tactic.

The CAA/AAA discounts aren't good enough right now based on the fact that the % is so low compared to what WDW might offer, so I would rather wait for WDW to release more discounts.

As for calling about pin codes I remember in December 2011 WDW sent me a pin code in the mail with a 35% discount that was between Janurary - March 2012. So I am thinking if they had another pin code for me they would have mailed it out to me again.