I agree. It might require a day of downtime but to move the system to a new platform would require a TON of preparation and testing behind the scenes. Probably a year long project if not a lot longer before it would ever go live. For all we know Disney is already working on it and just not advising us. I'm working on a project to move something small to a new platform and our project is 18 months long and out team has over 30 staff dedicated to this project. I cannot fathom what it would take to completely revamp the Disney website!!!
Awesome. I'll be there in May in a Savanah view.I wanted to write a quick update about my experience.
Right when the FD offer dropped, I had booked Pop for me and DH for our Sept trip. I upgraded to 10 day park hoppers and upgraded to the regular DDP.
I was poking around the site on Tuesday, and there was far more availability than there has been for the same dates in September. I did find that if I clicked "Check Availability" it would show me all available rooms, some of which were cheaper than the price displayed on the initial page.
Ultimately, for not much more money, I was able to switch my Preferred Pop FD offer for a standard view at AKL. I was looking forward to staying in a refurbed room are Pop, but staying at AKL has always been a bucket list item for my DH.
I booked the same! Preferred Pop w/ upgraded dining and ticket to 10 day. I did check AKL as well but that would have been quite a bit more for my time frame for some reason (12/9-12/23, 3 adults, 10 PH tickets w/upgraded dining at Pop preferred $5516.67 vs. AKL standard $8767.74). Both were the FD promo, so I decided to check out the refurb. rooms at Pop this time. Congrats on going to AKL! I might try renting points one trip to stay there, I did some checking already and it looks like it would be cheaper (w/ DP) even if I had FD for the time frame. I need to stay there one of these days!I wanted to write a quick update about my experience.
Right when the FD offer dropped, I had booked Pop for me and DH for our Sept trip. I upgraded to 10 day park hoppers and upgraded to the regular DDP.
I was poking around the site on Tuesday, and there was far more availability than there has been for the same dates in September. I did find that if I clicked "Check Availability" it would show me all available rooms, some of which were cheaper than the price displayed on the initial page.
Ultimately, for not much more money, I was able to switch my Preferred Pop FD offer for a standard view at AKL. I was looking forward to staying in a refurbed room are Pop, but staying at AKL has always been a bucket list item for my DH.
Depending on what dates you booked you trip for, you can book a FD bounceback during this year's stay for next year and avoid the April rush.
You're right, the FD BB ends Oct 31st.
Same on the one day trip! DH and I are headed out Tuesday night, arriving at 11:30 PM, staying at POP Tuesday and Wednesday night. Originally it was just me going (exclusively to book the BB) but the flight came in at $40.40 RT from Portland, Maine so he decided to come along! Now we’ve gone and added two one day tickets to the MK on the 12th! Flying home at 4:30 PM on the 13th. Thinking I can squeeze in a character dining experience outside a park on Thursday before we leave! Weeeeeee!You're right, the FD BB ends Oct 31st.
It's funny that you mention a 1 day trip. I started out thinking the same thing and ended up taking my DD last week on a surprise 4 night trip to Pop! We did the Water Parks and MNSSHP. LOL - not sure booking that to ensure FD for 2019 (which we booked while there) will balance out financially but we sure did have fun!! It was extra exciting as my DD didn't know about the trip until I woke her up and told her the morning we were leaving!
LOL! Have fun!! Wow! Those are amazing flight prices! Enjoy your time at WDW!!Same on the one day trip! DH and I are headed out Tuesday night, arriving at 11:30 PM, staying at POP Tuesday and Wednesday night. Originally it was just me going (exclusively to book the BB) but the flight came in at $40.40 RT from Portland, Maine so he decided to come along! Now we’ve gone and added two one day tickets to the MK on the 12th! Flying home at 4:30 PM on the 13th. Thinking I can squeeze in a character dining experience outside a park on Thursday before we leave! Weeeeeee!
Same on the one day trip! DH and I are headed out Tuesday night, arriving at 11:30 PM, staying at POP Tuesday and Wednesday night. Originally it was just me going (exclusively to book the BB) but the flight came in at $40.40 RT from Portland, Maine so he decided to come along! Now we’ve gone and added two one day tickets to the MK on the 12th! Flying home at 4:30 PM on the 13th. Thinking I can squeeze in a character dining experience outside a park on Thursday before we leave! Weeeeeee!
Thanks!! Got lucky on a “save90” code on Frontier. Now I’m hoping Florence (or tropical depression #8...) doesn’t interfere!
I was planning on doing a 2 night trip too... found 2 tickets roundtrip, direct flight for $82.80 and had until Sep. 3 to book it with Frontier Ariline. Now that I'm done with paying all things related to back-to-school, I hope this sale comes back. I just don't want to go to the stress of waiting for Free Dining next year
Fingers crossed for you! I do think they have really amazing promotion codes pretty regularly!I was planning on doing a 2 night trip too... found 2 tickets roundtrip, direct flight for $82.80 and had until Sep. 3 to book it with Frontier Ariline. Now that I'm done with paying all things related to back-to-school, I hope this sale comes back. I just don't want to go to the stress of waiting for Free Dining next year
They are often similar but not identical. Dates normally differ and sometimes resorts that are available to be booked.
Ok, thanks. Wasn’t sure if they offered better deals or if it was more the peace of mind knowing you’re able to get a promo rate without having to wait for the general public promos to start.
