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[chillepepa]

I read an earlier post about AP rates which brought up some additional questions about AP rates. I am thinking of getting AP's for myself and the Wonder Twins for next year. I saw the discounted rates for Oct 4 - Dec 24. Is there no discount AP rate for Dec25-31? So you are paying the rack rate Dec 25-31? The discounts for Oct4-Dec31 are 31-40% off, is that about average/normal for discount rates year around? I am thinking of going for a week in July 2010, a long weekend in late Sept or mid Oct, and then a week at Xmas 2010. Since we have the AP's maybe a HS Graduation trip in June 2011. I am trying to determine is I can afford 3-4 trips in one year. Is it possible to get Disney'd out? I don't think so but just checking.

Last Question (at least for this post). I read the you can only book 1 room per "adult" AP. Is this true? Since the Wonder Twins are 16 going on 17... mmm.... They would be 17 when we do all this traveling, can I book a room under their name since they would have an adult ticket? There would be at least another person over 18 in this extra room. Thinking we might bring additional family members/friends with us on some of these trips.

[Caldercup]

The last I heard, an APholder could book up to three rooms with an AP. There had been a time when it had been reduced to 1 room, but it went back up to at least two rooms with one AP. With kids under 18, I believe you'd have to have the reservations linked anyway. (Maybe someone else has more up-to-date information.)

There are often dates "between" the ranges of announced AP discounts that aren't availabe to get discounts, and they usually correspond to the highest-crowd dates -- Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Breaks, peak summer weeks, etc. This year has been a little different as they've offered discounts all over the place, in ways they haven't in the past.

According to Mousesavers, the current AP discount rates only go through the 24th, as you noted. (AP Discounts listed on Mousesavers.com)

The "Late Fall / Holiday Discount," the Disney Visa discount, and the " buy 4, get 7 or buy 5, get 7 vacation package" have similar dates.

However, there are other discounts that do apply to the peak days, from what people have reported -- these are mostly PIN codes, however, and you'd have to be lucky enough to get one.

Eileen

[Eeyoresmom]

Originally Posted by chillepepa

Is there no discount AP rate for Dec25-31? So you are paying the rack rate Dec 25-31?

That is correct, you pay the rack rate – which is the peak rate – for that week. December 25th to 31st is WDW’s busiest time. If they can fill up the room at higher prices (and they do) – they’re not going to give a discount. Just be prepared at that time of year for parks filling to capacity.

Originally Posted by chillepepa

The discounts for Oct4-Dec31 are 31-40% off, is that about average/normal for discount rates year around?

The discounts they offer depend on how well they seem to be booking up rooms. I know that there’s a web site that will tell you what the discounts were for the past few years. Hopefully someone else here remembers what web site that is and can direct you to it.

Originally Posted by chillepepa

I am trying to determine is I can afford 3-4 trips in one year. Is it possible to get Disney'd out? I don't think so but just checking.

We’ve done 4 trips in one year before and haven’t been Disney’d out. The nice thing is that you don’t feel the “need” to see everything because you’re coming back soon. You can take things a little easier that way. (Plus, it’s fun trying to determine how much Disney is “too much.”)

Originally Posted by chillepepa

I read the you can only book 1 room per "adult" AP. Is this true? Since the Wonder Twins are 16 going on 17... mmm.... They would be 17 when we do all this traveling, can I book a room under their name since they would have an adult ticket? There would be at least another person over 18 in this extra room. Thinking we might bring additional family members/friends with us on some of these trips.

I don’t know for sure, but I think because you are using an adult ticket, and they will be sharing the room with someone over 18, this would be fine. I think Disney is just trying to keep from having families buy the cheaper Child’s AP only and take advantage of the discount. However, it doesn’t hurt to call and inquire, just to be sure.

Hope that helped!

[Sue M.]

mousesaves.com has a historical discount chart where you can look up when AP discounts have be offered in the past. MouseSavers.com - Historical Information on Walt Disney World Resort Discounts

[Eeyoresmom]

Thanks Sue! That's the one I was thinking of!

[Diz]

Mousesavers also has the answer about how many rooms can you book with one AP:

You can book one room per adult Annual Pass. You can book with a valid Annual Pass, an exchange voucher or with the intent to purchase an Annual Pass, as long as you present a valid Annual Pass or exchange voucher upon check-in.

You can find it here:
MouseSavers.com - Disney World Resort Hotel Discount Codes & Deals

It was nice to be able to book the 3 rooms with 1! We did a grand gathering that way one year!

[Caldercup]

That seems like old information...

I don't have my AP on me and I'm on a computer that doesn't have my info set in a cookie.

Can anyone with their AP log into the Disney Passholder site and see what they say there:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...ersGate?bhcp=1

Thanks!
Eileen

[HiddenMickey]

This is what is posted about resort discounts on the WDW Passholders page. No mention of number of rooms.

Room Discounts
Periodically, a limited number of rooms may be made available at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels and select Disney Vacation Club Resorts at discounted rates for Passholders. Visit disneyworld.com/passholder or see your Mickey Monitor newsletter for special offers.

And here's the fine print....

*Terms and conditions: Discount applies to base rate only. Taxes, other governmentally-authorized or imposed surcharges, license and concession recoupment fees, airport and airport facility fees, fuel, additional driver fee, one-way rental charge and optional items are extra. Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements. 24-Hour advance reservations required. May not be combined with other discounts. Availability is limited. Subject to change without notice. Offer valid only at participating locations through 12/31/09. Blackout dates may apply.

[Caldercup]

Bummer -- I guess it will require a phone call to CRO... which I'll try to remember to do later.

Thanks for checking!!
Eileen

[Bert & Sully]

Originally Posted by Diz

Mousesavers also has the answer about how many rooms can you book with one AP:



You can find it here:
MouseSavers.com - Disney World Resort Hotel Discount Codes & Deals

It was nice to be able to book the 3 rooms with 1! We did a grand gathering that way one year!

Actually, this quote from Mousesavers is absolutely correct. Disney's rule is one room may be booked per ADULT annual pass.

Wasn't it nice, though, when we were able to do multiple rooms Ms. D?