APH Rates Are Currently Available... [UPDATED 07/27/18]

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I am staying Dec 21 - Jan1 (11 nights). I have 3 options. Option 1 - I book the full time, no APH rates - goes to stay more save more. Option 2 - book as 2 seperate reservations, can do Dec 21 - Dec 27 at APH, and 27-1 at Seasonal Rate. Option 3 - again 2 seperate reservations - Dec 21-24 at APH and 24-1st at Stay more Save more rate.

Option 3 saves me $165. I called in and explained the dillema to the agent, and asked if there was ANY WAY to book all as one reservation with Dec 21-26th at the APH rate and the 27-1st at the SMSM (instead of seasonal) since I am staying 11 nights. She said there was nothing they could do, they can't manipulate the system.
I don't see how they couldn't adjust rates somehow...even if it's in the form of an overall discount of some sorts.

I think it all depends on the luck of the draw of what agent you get on the phone (she didn't seem very knowledgeable). Any suggestions? Anyone have any experience in calling in and getting them to wiggle on rates?
 
I am staying Dec 21 - Jan1 (11 nights). I have 3 options. Option 1 - I book the full time, no APH rates - goes to stay more save more. Option 2 - book as 2 seperate reservations, can do Dec 21 - Dec 27 at APH, and 27-1 at Seasonal Rate. Option 3 - again 2 seperate reservations - Dec 21-24 at APH and 24-1st at Stay more Save more rate.

Option 3 saves me $165. I called in and explained the dillema to the agent, and asked if there was ANY WAY to book all as one reservation with Dec 21-26th at the APH rate and the 27-1st at the SMSM (instead of seasonal) since I am staying 11 nights. She said there was nothing they could do, they can't manipulate the system.
I don't see how they couldn't adjust rates somehow...even if it's in the form of an overall discount of some sorts.

I think it all depends on the luck of the draw of what agent you get on the phone (she didn't seem very knowledgeable). Any suggestions? Anyone have any experience in calling in and getting them to wiggle on rates?
I spoke to someone yesterday about the release of AP rates taking so long. She was very unhelpful. Said nothing she could do, said supervisors have no deeper insight. I don't think you'll have much luck getting them to wiggle.

For my trip, I have to have a lawyer's letter drafted with the hotel address. Right now I'm at Cabana Bay but if an AP rate were released for my dates at a deluxe I'd jump on it. Problem is, that letter needs to be drawn up very soon. I'm beyond frustrated.
 


I am staying Dec 21 - Jan1 (11 nights). I have 3 options. Option 1 - I book the full time, no APH rates - goes to stay more save more. Option 2 - book as 2 seperate reservations, can do Dec 21 - Dec 27 at APH, and 27-1 at Seasonal Rate. Option 3 - again 2 seperate reservations - Dec 21-24 at APH and 24-1st at Stay more Save more rate.

Option 3 saves me $165. I called in and explained the dillema to the agent, and asked if there was ANY WAY to book all as one reservation with Dec 21-26th at the APH rate and the 27-1st at the SMSM (instead of seasonal) since I am staying 11 nights. She said there was nothing they could do, they can't manipulate the system.
I don't see how they couldn't adjust rates somehow...even if it's in the form of an overall discount of some sorts.

I think it all depends on the luck of the draw of what agent you get on the phone (she didn't seem very knowledgeable). Any suggestions? Anyone have any experience in calling in and getting them to wiggle on rates?
I have a reservation at for December 16-21 at Royal Pacific with a SMSM rate. We are going to be able to come a day earlier than I thought so I called to add a day to our trip. They did not have a SMSM rate for the 14-21st nor did they have an APH rate for all the days. However they did have and APH rate for the 14th only, the lady I spoke to called her supervisor and had them add the day to my existing reservation so I wouldn’t have to switch rooms. So they can combine different rates if they want. I would call back and see if anyone could help you.
 
I have a reservation at for December 16-21 at Royal Pacific with a SMSM rate. We are going to be able to come a day earlier than I thought so I called to add a day to our trip. They did not have a SMSM rate for the 14-21st nor did they have an APH rate for all the days. However they did have and APH rate for the 14th only, the lady I spoke to called her supervisor and had them add the day to my existing reservation so I wouldn’t have to switch rooms. So they can combine different rates if they want. I would call back and see if anyone could help you.

They've always been able to combine room rates via linking reservations. Do you have one reservation # or two now?

If one reservation # then you won't have to change rooms...I'd say you are very lucky if that is the case. Have never heard of them making that sort of accommodation.

If two separate ones, as i had a few weeks ago @ RPR; there is a chance (however remote as it behooves them to not have to turn the room) you may need to change rooms.

FYI, in this case of linking different rates/reservation & staying in the same room, your key will cease to work after 11 am on the day of the 1st res checkout. Even though you can arrange to have the same CC linked for charging when you check in initially, you will have to visit the front desk before stated checkout time & sign in again as a formality..
 
I am staying Dec 21 - Jan1 (11 nights). I have 3 options. Option 1 - I book the full time, no APH rates - goes to stay more save more. Option 2 - book as 2 seperate reservations, can do Dec 21 - Dec 27 at APH, and 27-1 at Seasonal Rate. Option 3 - again 2 seperate reservations - Dec 21-24 at APH and 24-1st at Stay more Save more rate.

Option 3 saves me $165. I called in and explained the dillema to the agent, and asked if there was ANY WAY to book all as one reservation with Dec 21-26th at the APH rate and the 27-1st at the SMSM (instead of seasonal) since I am staying 11 nights. She said there was nothing they could do, they can't manipulate the system.
I don't see how they couldn't adjust rates somehow...even if it's in the form of an overall discount of some sorts.

I think it all depends on the luck of the draw of what agent you get on the phone (she didn't seem very knowledgeable). Any suggestions? Anyone have any experience in calling in and getting them to wiggle on rates?

I don't think you'll get anyone to wiggle on rates. The only one you may get to alter a rate would be a manager, and that would be something done after you've encountered a problem of some sort.
 


They've always been able to combine room rates via linking reservations. Do you have one reservation # or two now?

If one reservation # then you won't have to change rooms...I'd say you are very lucky if that is the case. Have never heard of them making that sort of accommodation.

If two separate ones, as i had a few weeks ago @ RPR; there is a chance (however remote as it behooves them to not have to turn the room) you may need to change rooms.

FYI, in this case of linking different rates/reservation & staying in the same room, your key will cease to work after 11 am on the day of the 1st res checkout. Even though you can arrange to have the same CC linked for charging when you check in initially, you will have to visit the front desk before stated checkout time & sign in again as a formality..
I have one reservation number. I will not be switching rooms. The lady that I spoke with had her supervisor call and arrange it. It took a while but they were very nice about it.

I’ll cross my fingers it all works out it not we will live lol! Did you have to change rooms?
 
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I have one reservation number. I will not be switching rooms. The lady that I spoke with had her supervisor call and arrange it. It took a while but they were very nice about it.

I’ll cross my fingers it all works out it not we will live lol! Did you have to change rooms?

No change in rooms, which i appreciated. If you have one reservation # then I'd assume that equates to one room. Good luck!
 
I keep checking back hoping to see the AP rates have been extended. I'm not going until March, but I imagine that if they haven't opened late January or February yet, I still have a long way to wait. [[sigh]]
 
I keep checking back hoping to see the AP rates have been extended. I'm not going until March, but I imagine that if they haven't opened late January or February yet, I still have a long way to wait. [[sigh]]

Same...checking every day for a January trip....tick, tock :/
 
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Same here. Waiting for AP discounts and for Mardi Gras concert schedule, so I can actually plan which weekend. C'mon Uni....spill it! Some of us have to request vacation days way in advance. :rolleyes1
 
AP rates are up for January. None available for the first week of January. From January 7 on they are available. My date of January 2 was not included. Bummer. Well Cabana Bay it is then. Don't anticipate riding much during my two day visit. Not interested in waiting in line. Glad I visited last January. Probably won't return after this visit. I don't like how you have to pay for Express Pass and no way I'm paying $454 to stay at Royal Pacific.
 
Just checked my dates as well. I'm going end of January, and the rates they are offering are pretty insignificant discounts compared to what I'm seeing at other times. I originally booked back in august, rack rate, and From january 7th on,all days pretty much had the same prices, however the APH rates are much higher for the end of January then they are for earlier. I get it, Harry potter festival, just dissapointing after waiting so long and thinking the rates would be the same based on rack rates. Looks like I'll be sucking it up and paying my original rate.
 
Thanks for the updates. I just booked HRH for Feb 14-18 with APH rate. I originally booked 2 nights at HRH and 2 at CBR (no discount at either) but it is only $100 more to stay all 4 nights at HRH with APH rate. :dogdance: So glad that we won't have to move after 2 nights and we get EP for the entire stay.
 
I was FINALLY able to book an APH rate for February! Hard rock only had suites for my weekend but I was able to get PBH for the weekend. Weirdly no RPR offered with an APH
 
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Once again reminded of how much I hate the Universal website! I was able to get an APH rate through the Loews site for February. Not the standard view I was looking for, but I will keep an eye on it to see if one becomes available. Also noticed nothing at RPR for my dates.
 
Once again reminded of how much I hate the Universal website! I was able to get an APH rate through the Loews site for February. Not the standard view I was looking for, but I will keep an eye on it to see if one becomes available

Yes, I have noticed that the Loews site has much more available for APH rates.
 
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