A few questions about DU

[skoba-nelson]

I have visited WDW with my wife 3X since 2000. The first time I didn't know of "codes" or mousesaver.com or anything like that, for the 2nd & 3rd visits I did and saved some money.

Now for my questions. I guess I am skeptical. How does your company make money to stay in business if you get customers the same advertised "codes" rates or even possibly lower?

I understand you offer Disney Priority seating reservation services to those who book through you, for package buyers and room only as well. Are these the exact same kind of PS that I would usually spend a great deal of time on the phone (long distance) with confirmation numbers that I could call and verify? And say if we get to WDW and the weather makes us change our plans, can we call from our room and tweak our PS's like I have done in the past. (We travel in the off-season, tweaking even one day early hasn't been a problem yet.)

The last question I have is more like I am asking for advice or opinion. I fully understand the 7/5 package special. But I am considering it might be of more value to us to book a room (PC) at regular value season rate and buy 5 day plus passes, both through you. I figured it might be about 20 dollars more my way, but we still have 1 day remaining from a previous pass and we realistically will probably use 3 of the 5 days and only 1 of the plus, leaving us with a value of 150 dollars plus.

Thank you, anxiously awaiting your response. Please also let me know if I should go ahead and get a no-oblig. quote for the both the package from you and my room/pass plan or just one or the other.

[Debbie Lasher]

Disney pays Dreams Unlimited a commission for each reservation; this is how we make money. Although that commission is affected when a discount is applied, our top priority is getting our clients the lowest possible price for their vacation.

We can make all priority seating arrangements for you. This way, you don't have to make those long distance calls to Florida to make your priority seatings. If you do need to change any of these arrangements, you can dial from your hotel room and most priority seatings can be rescheduled/cancelled.

Have a great weekend! :)

[MaryJo Willey]

Hi Skoba-Nelson,

Like Debi said, we get commission from Disney, and we book through Disney, so you get the same packages when we book them for you.

A couple of things about Dreams Unlimited Travel agents - we all love Disney, and we visit quite often, so we know the parks, resorts, and the different things to do when you visit. In addition, we keep close tabs on the various discounts that Walt Disney World offers, so when one comes up that affects you, we'll let you know. Sometimes you may already have a discount and the new one isn't as good - we'll let you know that, too.

Dreams Unlimited Travel focuses on service, so, yes, we will make the Priority Seating arrangements for you and give you the confirmation numbers. If you want to change them, you can do so at any time, just as if you were to do them yourself to start off with.

Since I basically book the Disneyland Resort, I'll let the other agents know you have a couple of questions regarding Walt Disney World.

Have a great day!

[Tammy Cermak]

I have visited WDW with my wife 3X since 2000. The first time I didn't know of "codes" or mousesaver.com or anything like that, for the 2nd & 3rd visits I did and saved some money.

Now for my questions. I guess I am skeptical. How does your company make money to stay in business if you get customers the same advertised "codes" rates or even possibly lower?

I understand you offer Disney Priority seating reservation services to those who book through you, for package buyers and room only as well. Are these the exact same kind of PS that I would usually spend a great deal of time on the phone (long distance) with confirmation numbers that I could call and verify? And say if we get to WDW and the weather makes us change our plans, can we call from our room and tweak our PS's like I have done in the past. (We travel in the off-season, tweaking even one day early hasn't been a problem yet.)

The last question I have is more like I am asking for advice or opinion. I fully understand the 7/5 package special. But I am considering it might be of more value to us to book a room (PC) at regular value season rate and buy 5 day plus passes, both through you. I figured it might be about 20 dollars more my way, but we still have 1 day remaining from a previous pass and we realistically will probably use 3 of the 5 days and only 1 of the plus, leaving us with a value of 150 dollars plus.

Thank you, anxiously awaiting your response. Please also let me know if I should go ahead and get a no-oblig. quote for the both the package from you and my room/pass plan or just one or the other.

I will try to answer your package question. First, my answer is based on a 7-night stay. It isn't very clear if that is your intent. If you don't intend to visit at least one Disney venue each day for at least 5 days during your stay, you will be wasting money. The passes included in the package are for the length of your stay, so you could enter a Disney venue from the time you check in until midnight of the day you check out. However, you are only paying for those passes for 5 nights of your stay - 2 nights are free. If you only intend to visit the parks for 3 days during your visit, it would be most economical to purchase the park hopper passes you mentioned, so that you might have days left over for a future WDW vacation!

When you have decided on your course of action, please feel free to submit your request for a no-obligation quote!