AP rates and WL
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lilprincess · 05-29-2005, 11:42 AM

Since we're thinking about a stay at WL next May, is it hard to get an AP rate on a standard room there? I know I've heard other people can't get AP rates at the other resorts and was wondering if it hard to get these rates. We've never used APs before, and since room-only rates for the general have disappeared, we thought we would go this route instead. Thanks for any tips you might have!

LisaJ · 05-29-2005, 01:34 PM

The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem!

Starla4436 · 05-29-2005, 02:44 PM

[ QUOTE ]
The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem!

[/ QUOTE ]

Good Advice...thanks.

TravelingTots · 05-29-2005, 07:25 PM

I have to respectfully disagree. While doing those things will improve your odds of getting an AP rate, many people do get shut out of an AP rate. We have ressies for WL in December. In discussing what type of room to reserve, my TA with YMJ stated that she was able to get standard AP rooms for only a portion of her WL reservations when the most recent codes came out. She stated that she had to convert the remainder to a woods view reservations, which is a little more costly. Last December, we were hoping for an AP at AKL but weren't able to get one. However, we did have some flexibility with our dates and got AP rates for the next week. With that in mind, I would encourage you to plan with the expectation that you may NOT get the AP rate and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised!

LuvMinnie · 05-29-2005, 08:05 PM

[ QUOTE ]
The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem!

[/ QUOTE ]

ALSO, your best agent is YOU! I've found TA sometimes know less than I do. Yes, it all depends on the agent. I believe in the old fashioned

I've changed reservations several times because I called Disney, asked about a deal, AP, lowest available rate & have been pleasantly surprised. I just

finding a better rate!Goodluck & don't give up WL have great rates available.
Also, check Expedia. We found AKL for Christmas -$139 standard room & WL was the same rate.
We were thrilled!

Check regularly...you'll find what you want!

LisaJ · 05-30-2005, 09:24 AM

I would assume that maybe the difficulty in getting an AP-room rate is the fact that there are not that many available in the first place. Just a hunch.

**DrDolphin** · 05-30-2005, 09:58 AM

I have never had a problem getting an AP rate at WL - but then I have always gone with a Disney certified TA.

DisneylandAlum · 05-31-2005, 12:56 PM

When the last AP rates went into effect, Mousesavers didn't post the info until late in the day. A safer bet is to check and see when the rates for your vacation have historically been announced, and then start calling WDW yourself each morning several days in advance of that time frame. Thanks to this we were able to get AP rates on a Standard room. By the time a relative had called a few hours later in the day, the Standard AP rates were gone (they got a great AP rate on a Woods View room, though!).

lilprincess · 05-31-2005, 04:47 PM

Thanks everyone for your advice and suggestions. I was thinking that maybe the first week of May would be slower and I could snag the standard AP room rate. Such decisions! I really wouldn't mind the couple extra bucks for the woods view room if the standard rate was unavailable. It sure beats paying full price!

05-29-2005, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
lilprincess Community Rank: Adventurer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 816	AP rates and WL Since we're thinking about a stay at WL next May, is it hard to get an AP rate on a standard room there? I know I've heard other people can't get AP rates at the other resorts and was wondering if it hard to get these rates. We've never used APs before, and since room-only rates for the general have disappeared, we thought we would go this route instead. Thanks for any tips you might have!

05-29-2005, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
LisaJ Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,470	Re: AP rates and WL The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem!

05-29-2005, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Starla4436 Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,436	Re: AP rates and WL [ QUOTE ] The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem! [/ QUOTE ] Good Advice...thanks.

05-29-2005, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
TravelingTots Community Rank: Traveler Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 254	Re: AP rates and WL I have to respectfully disagree. While doing those things will improve your odds of getting an AP rate, many people do get shut out of an AP rate. We have ressies for WL in December. In discussing what type of room to reserve, my TA with YMJ stated that she was able to get standard AP rooms for only a portion of her WL reservations when the most recent codes came out. She stated that she had to convert the remainder to a woods view reservations, which is a little more costly. Last December, we were hoping for an AP at AKL but weren't able to get one. However, we did have some flexibility with our dates and got AP rates for the next week. With that in mind, I would encourage you to plan with the expectation that you may NOT get the AP rate and hopefully you'll be pleasantly surprised!

05-29-2005, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
LuvMinnie Community Rank: Jetsetter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,720	Re: AP rates and WL [ QUOTE ] The AP room-only rates are not difficult if you check everyday at Mousesavers.com, or Allearsnet.com, or use a travel agent to do the looking for you. You can snag a room if you are quick, no problem! [/ QUOTE ] ALSO, your best agent is YOU! I've found TA sometimes know less than I do. Yes, it all depends on the agent. I believe in the old fashioned I've changed reservations several times because I called Disney, asked about a deal, AP, lowest available rate & have been pleasantly surprised. I just finding a better rate!Goodluck & don't give up WL have great rates available. Also, check Expedia. We found AKL for Christmas -$139 standard room & WL was the same rate. We were thrilled! Check regularly...you'll find what you want!

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05-30-2005, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
LisaJ Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,470	Re: AP rates and WL I would assume that maybe the difficulty in getting an AP-room rate is the fact that there are not that many available in the first place. Just a hunch.

05-31-2005, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
DisneylandAlum Community Rank: Tourist Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20	Re: AP rates and WL When the last AP rates went into effect, Mousesavers didn't post the info until late in the day. A safer bet is to check and see when the rates for your vacation have historically been announced, and then start calling WDW yourself each morning several days in advance of that time frame. Thanks to this we were able to get AP rates on a Standard room. By the time a relative had called a few hours later in the day, the Standard AP rates were gone (they got a great AP rate on a Woods View room, though!).

05-31-2005, 04:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
lilprincess Community Rank: Adventurer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 816	Re: AP rates and WL Thanks everyone for your advice and suggestions. I was thinking that maybe the first week of May would be slower and I could snag the standard AP room rate. Such decisions! I really wouldn't mind the couple extra bucks for the woods view room if the standard rate was unavailable. It sure beats paying full price!

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AP rates and WL About This Page: This is a discussion on AP rates and WL within the Staying in Style: The Resorts/Hotels, part of the PassPorter Community - Message Boards and Forums; Since we're thinking about a stay at WL next May, is it hard to get an AP rate on ...

AP rates and WL
About This Page: This is a discussion on AP rates and WL within the Staying in Style: The Resorts/Hotels, part of the PassPorter Community - Message Boards and Forums; Since we're thinking about a stay at WL next May, is it hard to get an AP rate on ...