Originally Posted By davewasbaloo If people book now for a vacation at WDW between Aug and early Oct 2009 (hurricane season and school time), they are offering: 1. 14 days hopper passes for the price of 7 2. Free Dining 3. 44% off if staying at Saratoga Springs or Old Key West. Great deals for brave, childless UKers, not so great for Disney's bottom line.
Originally Posted By barboy 14 days of hopping? Good God that is way too much for one visit--- spread out over 2 or 3 trips would work nicely though.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I love the Disney parks (yeah, even the Florida ones), but I can't imagine spending 14 days straight in them. Hell, I can't imagine spending seven straight either. But clearly Disney is tossing out a good deal because it simply can't fill rooms in August and September. And OKW and SS are always available because even DVCers don't seem to want to stay at them. As a Floridian who spent most of those months in China and California, I can't blame folks for not wanting to be here in summer and early fall. Today ... we have sticky, icky, stormy weather with a tornado warning. Memo to tourists: don't come to FLA before mid-October!
Originally Posted By bloona We go in a few weeks(I dont want to put the date on the internet)and have the special offer 14 days for the price of 7. I think it saved us about £100 in all. We also have the 14 day Sea World/Busch and Aquatica passes. We missed out on the free dining, you had to go by last thursday to get that My friends are there now...they went last thursday just so they could get that offer in!!!!!
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>But clearly Disney is tossing out a good deal because it simply can't fill rooms in August and September. And OKW and SS are always available because even DVCers don't seem to want to stay at them.<< I wouldn't go that far for OKW; they have their own AC-type groupie fans. And without a doubt it is understandable. Disney built a great quality resort back then. But Saratoga Springs was always a vehicle to sell people on points FOR DVC, not for Saratoga Springs. I think with the size of that thing, Spirits like you will always have the opportunity to stay there on the cheap. It's a cheap DVC resort. More people I talk to than not, always say they tried to book XXXXX and then tried to book XXXXX and all they could get was Saratoga Springs. The very reason why I sold my DVC points. I became sick of hearing that my only option was a resort that was not in existence when I purchased my points, a resort I wanted nothing to do with after looking at it, and a resort I was stuck using unless I pay cash for somewhere on property.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I wouldn't go that far for OKW; they have their own AC-type groupie fans. And without a doubt it is understandable. Disney built a great quality resort back then. < as an OKW member I agree. It is still my favorite resort for having the largest accomodations as well as being a quiet refuge. I know there are those who love the Boardwalk for it's energy---but for me. When I am done for the day the quiet of OKW appeals to me.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 I freakin LOVE WDW. Even when I've stayed at the Magic Carpet Inn for $20 a night, I spend so much time at the Resorts it's like I'm staying on site and doing a personal documentary of the place. OKW is no exception, beautiful and I can't wait to see it again. All Resorts have a unique flair.
Originally Posted By u k fan My Dad's paper had a Virgin Holidays pull out in it this week offering basically the same as above. They had some pretty good prices for stays all year. I probably would buy the 14 day pass (if I didn't just buy an AP) as most Brits stay for 14 days and it's nice to have the option of popping into a park for dinner or shopping on a slow day. If you are combining your stay with the dining plan it makes sense to have the 14 day pass if you're staying for 2 weeks. Interestingly, the obviously Disney supported supplement in the paper did actually advise people to book their meals ASAP to get the best choice. I'm guessing that they are concerned about negative comments from people who arrive and then struggle to get ressies!!!
Originally Posted By Stageman So as a SSR owning, AP and DDE card holder I have to say - Doh! But it's a good deal for everyone else especially now getting the Free dining on the 14 day ticket.
