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17 Oct 20, 10:44 AM |
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It sort of read like we are all living in cloud cuckoo land and maybe we hadn’t heard of the pandemic.
The reality is that we are just planning in the hope that things will get better. As far as I can tell, people are booking things on a refundable basis or deposit and accept that plans might not go ahead. |
17 Oct 20, 10:48 AM |
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Join Date: Jun 20
Location: U.K.
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17 Oct 20, 10:06 PM |
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Bit of advice needed.
I was booked for 5 nights preferred at POR with free dining, $200 gift card,$100 gift card and 21 day ults july 20. I transferred the whole booking over to 2021 (exact dates etc etc) and lost both gift cards, free DDP and had to pay extra for the room but was told if any offers were available I could transfer without an amendment fee. Now I cannot see any POR availability for my dates but if I amend to a 7 day stay(not 5) and go 2 days later, I can save approx £385 if I stay at CSR in a standard room, plus I get the $200 gift card. BUT I have to give up my 21 day ultimates I have to give up my POR resort booking I have to give up my Preferred Room. AS I was planning to upgrade my 21 day tix to a DVC gold pass, reducing it to a 14 day may not matter so much except that I'd lose 7 days of the park reservations already made. I also need a room close to the hotel (sciatica in right leg) can be painful if I am on my feet too long after the parks hence reason I go for long holidays, so that I am only in the parks for a few hours per day, then pool, then out or in the lounge for a quiet drink. POR was perfect for this as preferred rooms near bus stop and hospitality area and they had a nice lounge for cocktails, wine and snacks. How does CCSR fair? I stayed at OKW before but didn't like it. Too far away from hospitality area and attacked by wasps when trying to fill up mugs! Not impressed with small lounge on high stools-sorry. My other option is AOA or POP for 7 nights WITHOUT changing my dates but I only get 1 free night and they are more expensive than CSR( because the standard room is available at CSR 2 days later). I'm worried this resort may be like OKW ie too sprawling for me and I have no idea if there are any lounges or quiet areas where I can tap away on my laptop! Also, if I do go ahead, will I qualify for the extra $100 gift card because I had to 'move' my 2020 booking? Thanks
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3/01-Sheraton 4 Pts & WDW Contemporary.7/07-DLP Sequoia. 3/08-WDW Pop & POFQ. 7/08-DLP Sequoia.4/09, 3/10 & 4/11-WDW AKV, 7/11- Doubletree@Seaworld & AKV -03/12, 3/13- WDW AKV 8/14 [I]Cabana Bay,OKW & AKV.07/15-BVP,BLT & AKV07/17-POR,BLT & AKV.07/18-AKV-Jambo,Cabana Bay Beach, Beacon Hotel,New York..07/20TRIP CANCELLED- 10/21-Cheyenne,DLP-7/22-AKV, Coronado & Poly.12/23-AKV, POR,BLT &ASM Edited at 10:08 PM. |
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17 Oct 20, 10:13 PM |
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There’s no opening dates for the PO resorts so it’s a gamble either way. You could change to CSR and if POR reopens in time and is available then you could switch.
What I would say is that CSR is huge. We were in a preferred last year and it was still a bit of a walk from the main shopping and dining area. With mobility problems it could be an issue. If you could get a Gran Destino Tower room however that would be much better for proximity to the shop and restaurant. The QS dining area is indoors so no wasp issue and with it being a convention resort there is definitely areas for you to sit quietly on your laptop. |
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18 Oct 20, 12:10 AM |
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Getting Excited
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I’ve never used TheDibb discount, can someone enlighten me please?
Also, does anyone know if any other offers are possibly coming for everyone booking/booked for after September 12th. I’m arriving September 28th so feeling gutted! |
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18 Oct 20, 03:56 AM |
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It’s highly unlikely. It’s the 50th anniversary on the 1st October and I don’t think Disney expect to need any offers. I was reading on a US forum and there were loads of people snapping up bookings specifically for the 50th.
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18 Oct 20, 09:48 AM |
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18 Oct 20, 04:16 PM |
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Thanks Lisa.
I'll do a bit more research. It seems I may have been too late to get the room I wanted OR it wasn't on offer for my dates! CBR is another option but its more expensive and theres no double beds except pirate rooms! Only king bed available-no use as I'm with my adult son!
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3/01-Sheraton 4 Pts & WDW Contemporary.7/07-DLP Sequoia. 3/08-WDW Pop & POFQ. 7/08-DLP Sequoia.4/09, 3/10 & 4/11-WDW AKV, 7/11- Doubletree@Seaworld & AKV -03/12, 3/13- WDW AKV 8/14 [I]Cabana Bay,OKW & AKV.07/15-BVP,BLT & AKV07/17-POR,BLT & AKV.07/18-AKV-Jambo,Cabana Bay Beach, Beacon Hotel,New York..07/20TRIP CANCELLED- 10/21-Cheyenne,DLP-7/22-AKV, Coronado & Poly.12/23-AKV, POR,BLT &ASM |
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18 Oct 20, 08:24 PM |
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Join Date: Jun 20
Location: U.K.
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Noticed Virgin's benefits blurb includes extra magic hours, access to fastpass, complimentary magic bands and access to dining plans. Someone needs to have a word as there will be people oblivious to these not being available & they will have some very unhappy customers.
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19 Oct 20, 11:52 AM |
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Very tempted this morning, if only the dining plans came back I’d have booked.
Still considering it and putting money aside for eating but we love having the QSDP for the peace of mind |
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