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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!
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06-08-2003, 04:36 PM
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Guide since 2003
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: West Mifflin, PA
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Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
I know several people have asked about upcoming discount rates for WDW & after some searching I found the some discount information & when it was released for 2002.. Hope this helps anyone in their planning. This is not guaranteed that the same discounts will be in effect this year but it might help give you an idea of what was offered tyo help in planning. Here is also a small breakdown of the discounts.
Disney Club: During Value Season you can get up to 15% off Regular Season is up to 10% off. Peak Season you can usually get up to 10% There are usually no discounts during the Holiday (Chistmas) season.
Annual Passholder rates can be up to 45% off in some instances & are released about two to six months in advance, and are more likely to be available during Value and Regular seasons.
2002 Discounts and Codes:
Check in: 1/1/02-2/13/02 FL resident room-only code released:10/7/01
check in:1/1/01-2/13/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:10/21/01, exp 12/21/01
check in:1/1/02-2/13/02 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:12/5/01
check in:1/6/02-2/13/02 Canadian resident room-only code released:1/4/02
check in:2/14/02-3/28/02 & 4/1/02-4/20/02 Canadian resident room-only code released:1/4/02, exp 2/28/02
check in:2/14/02-3/28/02 & 4/1/02-4/20/02 state resident room-only codes for FL, LA, GA, NC, SC released:1/6/02, exp 2/3/02
check in:2/27/02-3/23/02 Special last minute promo packages (room plus Ultimate Hopper Passes) released:2/27/02, exp 3/15/02
check in:3/24/02-4/20/02 Special last minute promo packages (room plus Ultimate Hopper Passes) released:3/18/02, exp 4/16/02
check in:4/21/02-9/30/02 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:1/24/02
check in:4/21/02-6/22/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:1/26/02, exp 3/17/02
check in:4/21/02-5/23/02 & 5/27/02-8/24/02 FL resident room-only code released:3/10/02
check in:6/23/02-8/24/02 Disney Club Basic Plan code released:4/1/02, exp 5/19/02
check in:6/23/02-8/24/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:4/7/02, exp 5/19/02
check in:7/4/02-10/2/02 Canadian resident "at par" room-only code released:5/15/02, exp 7/31/02
check in:8/25/02-10/2/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:5/25/02, exp 7/8/02
check in:8/25/02-10/2/02 state resident room-only codes for FL, TX, GA, VA, CO, MD, MN and Wash DC released:6/2/02, exp 7/8/02
check in:8/25/02-10/2/02 Special last minute room-only online deal for four resorts released:8/1/02, exp 9/26/02
check in:10/3/02-12/25/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:7/22/02, exp 9/23/02
check in:10/3/02-12/19/02 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:7/28/02, exp 12/19/02
check in:10/03/02-11/25/02 & 11/30/02-12/25/02 Canadian resident "at par" room-only code released:8/26/02, exp 10/12/02
check in:11/3/02-11/25/02 & 11/30/02-12/25/02 Disney Club Basic Plan code 9/29/02, exp 10/28/02
check in:11/3/02-11/25/02 & 11/30/02-check in:12/25/02 "available to anyone" room-only deal on Disney web site released:10/4/02, exp 10/28/02
check in:11/3/02-11/25/02 & 11/30/02-12/25/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:10/6/02, exp 10/28/02
check in:12/1/02-12/25/02 "available to anyone" room-only code released:10/27/02, exp 11/25/02
I also found the 2003 discounts offered so far:
check in:1/1/03-2/12/03 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:10/28/02, exp 2/12/03
check in:1/2/03-2/13/03 Disney Club Basic Plan code released:11/24/02, exp 12/23/02
check in:1/2/03-2/13/03 "available to anyone" room-only code released:11/29/02, exp 12/23/02
check in:2/13/03 - 4/26/03 Canadian resident "at par" room-only code released:10/15/02, exp 11/18/02
check in:2/17/03-4/9/03 Disney Club Basic Plan code released:12/27/02, exp 1/27/03
check in:2/17/03-4/9/03 "available to anyone" room-only code released:1/2/03, exp 1/27/03
check in:2/17/03-4/9/03 FL resident room-only code released:1/3/03, exp 4/9/03
check in:2/17/03-4/9/03 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:1/27/03, exp 4/9/03
check in:3/7/03-4/16/03 specially priced FL resident packages released:3/7/03, exp 4/13/03
check in:4/27/03-6/7/03 "available to anyone" code for Ft. Wilderness campsites released:2/8/03, exp 3/8/03
check in:4/27/03-7/3/03 "available to anyone" code for Ft. Wilderness cabins released:2/8/03, exp 3/8/03
check in:4/27/03-7/3/03 room-only code distributed in Spanish-language People and Ebony magazine (available to anyone) released:2/17/03, exp 4/15/03
check in:4/27/03-7/3/03 "available to anyone" room-only code and specially priced packages released:3/14/03, exp 4/26/03
check in:4/27/03-7/3/03 Florida resident room-only code released:3/20/03, exp 7/3/03
check in:4/28/03-7/3/03 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:4/21/03, exp 7/3/03
check in:5/26/03-8/23/03 package discounts for Disney's Visa cardholders released:4/1/03, exp 5/25/03
check in:7/4/03-8/23/03 Annual Passholder room-only rates released:5/8/03, exp 8/23/03
check in:7/4/03-8/23/03 Florida resident room-only code released:5/8/03, exp 8/23/03
check in:7/4/03-10/30/03 7-for-4 package discounts for Disney Club members released:5/6/03, exp 6/29/03
check in:7/4/03-10/30/03 7-for-4 package discounts for general public released:5/8/03, exp 6/29/03
Hope tihs helps a little.. I'm still waiting for the AP rates to come out for October ( keeping my fingers crossed!!)
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06-09-2003, 09:00 AM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: georgia
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
since i'm going in may next year, i guess i'll have to wait until late jan to see how good the discounts are. boy, it's tough waiting!
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06-14-2003, 08:53 AM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA , USA
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Thanks, Ann - this is great historical information! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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07-02-2003, 04:48 PM
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PassPorter Message Board Manager
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Community Rank: Legend VIP 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
I've only just found this post, but thanks for this! This is really useful information, as we want to book a few nights at AKL in late April / early May and I was wondering when we could expect the discount codes to be out.
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07-04-2003, 01:59 PM
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Community Rank: Adventurer 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Maryland
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
I have heard that there won't be many (if any at all) discount codes this Fall due to the Fairytale package. Disney has sold a significant amount of rooms that they don't need to discount remaining vacancies to be at capacity [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] .
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07-05-2003, 09:39 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Germantown, OH
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
If what you are saying is true, that is not very good news. I have been waiting for the AP codes to come out for a long time for the fall. Our reservations start on August 25-30.. Right now we are staying at the Polynesian with AAA discount, but I was hoping for a better rate with the Annual Pass. If they don't come out I will have to make reservations somewhere else.. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img]
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07-05-2003, 01:14 PM
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Community Rank: Trailblazer
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA , USA
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Elaine,
That's great news! I'm holding a ressie for August 24-30 and getting a bit impatient for those AP rates!
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07-05-2003, 04:16 PM
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Community Rank: Legend 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Florida Big Bend
Posts: 17,133
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Sandy I hope they are out by the time we get back from CR because we are a bit impatient as well!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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07-05-2003, 06:24 PM
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Community Rank: Explorer 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: The Jersey Shore
Posts: 7,249
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
I am hoping for AP rates for this fall. DH and I would like to squeeze in a long weekend in September.
We're going through withdrawl [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] !
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07-06-2003, 12:14 AM
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Community Rank: Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Florida Big Bend
Posts: 17,133
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
My understanding from someone "who knows" is that there will be AP Rates and Florida Resident Rates for the Fall. We booked our September long weekend trip with the Florida Resident Disney Visa cardholder rate but are still waiting for our November/December cruise and land trip.
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07-06-2003, 09:43 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Germantown, OH
Posts: 30
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
That is great news about the AP codes.. Maybe they will come out tomorrow.. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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07-17-2003, 08:33 PM
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Community Rank: Traveler 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: CT Shoreline
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Just wondering, am I being incredibly silly to think that there may be a code...or AP discount for the week between Christmas and New Years??
Just wondering.....
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07-19-2003, 08:41 AM
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Guide since 2003
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: West Mifflin, PA
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Quote:
Originally posted by darthminnie:
Just wondering, am I being incredibly silly to think that there may be a code...or AP discount for the week between Christmas and New Years??
Just wondering.....
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<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Darthminne..
From what I have heard it is uncommon to have codes for the Christmas season as it is always busy..
I am trying to squeeze in a trip over the Christmas school break & I would love to see a discount but don't think it's going to happen! [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
Guess I'll have to still keep hoping for a code for my October trip? |
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07-24-2003, 01:27 AM
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Community Rank: Traveler
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 473
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Re: Typical discounts~ all year, AP & more
Mousesavers.com always has a list of discount codes. We used this last year for 2 rooms at Beach Club, and paid in the $200s for each room -- which was a huge savings. I am already checking the site now for our trip this year...
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