Originally Posted By Tink60 My husband and I are coming down to So Cal in Sept for a wedding. I nicely pleaded for one extra day so we could have a short stop at disneyland. And amazingly he said yes. He is threatening to not ride anything but that is fine with me. Just being in the park will be great. Anyway, we will be renewing our AP's for next year (big trip with the daughter and her family in April)and I thought that I would treat us to a night at the GCH or DL hotel at the least. We usually stay off property because the cost is prohibitive for 7-9 days and still feed the 3 grandchildren who usually come with us. I am really hoping to get an AP discount. 340.00 a night for the GCH sort of takes my breath away and 245.00 for the DL hotel isn't a sneeze either. So what is the procedure for getting an AP discount? Anything that you can tell me will be helpful. Thanks a Million !!!!!
Originally Posted By DisneyHooligan actually from what I have seen the rates per night are higher then that even.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ There isn't a secret, unfortunately. You simply have to wait it out and hope they release some nights at the special rates, like they have in the past. There haven't been many this year! I would reserve a room at the DLR properties you hope to stay at, and also reserve a room at another property as back-up. If the rates come down at DLR, call and ask to have your rate adjusted. If they don't come down, cancel the room and go with your back-up.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane Tink60, if your of age you could ask about the senior discount. When I asked about it the rate was $260 a night. Hope you get a good rate.
Originally Posted By gymgirl975 How old do you have to be for the senior discount? Was the rate of 260 for Disneyland Hotel or GCH? Thanks!
Originally Posted By Tink60 245 was the disneyland hotel. I have no idea what disney sets as a senior age requirement. Neither the husband or myself are 50 yet, so there is no way that we could be considered seniors.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^I didn't know that SuzieQ, thank you Do you know what the discount is? Better than the 10% AP discount?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^currently, that is true! Though when they give AP Nights, the AP rate is usually better. When the going rate for rooms at GCH was $360, seniors were getting $280. While still expensive, that's a nice savings.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I'm not sure if it is or not. I don't think you have to be an AARP member for the senior rate.
Originally Posted By grumpster ^^AP nights, oh how I miss those. We did get an AP rate at GCH last July for $219 standard and $239 view. The kids wanted the bunk beds so we got the standard view. Hoping that deal comes up again this summer, I'll make an extra trip.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thanks for the info! I'll let DH know that there is another reason to be excited about turning 55 next year
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf Wow grumpster, I hope that rate comes back again too. I booked a view room at the GCH this July for $423/night after my AP discount. $239 sounds a lot more appealling. Stupid question, how do you know when AP Nights are offered?
Originally Posted By smoaky Snap!! Seniors are considered 55 and up!?! We usually take my DH mother with us but we pay. Does anyone know if she makes the reservation can we get that rate even if I pay for it with my card?
Originally Posted By grumpster EightDwarf - That would be a pleasant surprise. smoaky - You can use your card. We do the same with my mom when she goes with us. She gets the ressie with the nice discount and we pay for the room on our card.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hmmmmm... Mr. Alice and I are card-carrying AARP'ers, but not 55. Would a discount still be given? Better than the AP rate?
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes >>Mr. Alice and I are card-carrying AARP'ers, but not 55.<< Of course your not 55. Since you are over 60, you should have no problem with this.
