Originally Posted By officerminnie Okay, I have my back-up res for BWPPI in place for May 4-8, but I am trying desparately to fingure out a way to stay at GCH instead for DS's 21st B-day. I can get 5 day park hoppers and 4 nights there for around $1900 at getawaytoday (gosh that seems like alot of money!). But it doesn't seem to give you a room preference. I really want a DTD view. Does anyone know if I would specify this with getaway or do I deal directly with GCH? I have tried AAA and Costco and they have no rooms at any of the 3 hotels. Also,I am still toying with the idea of buying an AP, but doubt there will be AP rates for that time, since the hotels appear to be at capacity. But do you get a small discount on regular room prices withan AP anyway? If that were an option, what is the phone number to call the hotel directly to get a room quote? Thanks!!!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains You would want to call Special rates, like "AP Nights," available for all Annual Passholders Call (714) 956-MICKEY†for rates & availability Tell them you want to become a AP. THey may be able to do the whole package including the AP at one time.
Originally Posted By smoaky As far as I know, you don't get a discount on rooms other than when they are running the periodical special AP rates. When I called that mickey number gottaluvdavillains gave, they told me to download the disney dashboard off the AP website and that would be as good as calling in for getting rates. All it seems to have on it is the calendar and some wallpapers, but other than that, I can't help much
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Disney dashboard runs behind what the reservations center can find. Typically, the AP rates are coded something like "APD". AP's always get at 10% discount off rack. The best way to get the view you want when booking through some place like getawaytoday is to call Vacation Planning. It's available to anyone staying on property, no matter how you book the reservation. You can also have a complimenary balloon bouquet and autographed character picture left in the room for a birthday. They will take care of everything.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins The dashboard as well as the Disney website were a few days behind the phone line when special AP rates were released last time, I remember this for sure. It is probably always that way, so I wouldn't give up the phone calling.
Originally Posted By GoofBall Getaway does have the view rooms, just not on their website. If you call them directly they will quote you the difference. We've done this with PPH and it was much cheaper than the standard 10% for APs or any other on-line site like Expedia. Remember, their quote includes taxes, others don't. We love getawaytoday.
Originally Posted By GoofBall And IMO - the Grand is THE place to splurge and celebrate birthdays! Good luck and have fun!
Originally Posted By raer If there are no ap specials going on, you get a standard 10% discount on your rooms.
Originally Posted By officerminnie Thanks everyone. I went ahead and booked the GCH through getawaytoday (I have never used them before, so I am glad hear that others have and were happy with them). There was a box to type in requests and I put in "Downtown Disney View". I will call them to reiterate that, and I will also call VP to cover all my bases! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By godalejunior I would double check on the hotels being at capacity that time. We are going about the same time and there are rooms on alaska's website and expedia.
Originally Posted By thmar Please let us know how your vacation goes...would love to hear more about getawaytoday... Thanks!
Originally Posted By officerminnie I will be sure to post a trip report after we return! And thanks for all the advice everyone .
