Be aware that you might not be able to book online at 60+10. I have an upcoming stay booked through Disney and while my stay was linked and my 60+10 dates were showing eligible, I received an error every time I tried to book. After searching the boards I realized this is common with S/D reservations. I had to call and Guest Services booked for me.We are arriving 5/30 for a 3 night stay at The Dolphin before moving offsite. This is our first time staying here. I didn't see the info on the first page, do we get 60+ for dining? TIA!
So I just called and they told me that this location (WDW Swan) does not charge you until day of arrival. He assured me that this is the case 'for this location'. Maybe you just have to have a current cc on file and you did not?Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick story for those who have not had a deposit charged yet. Booked a room at the swan last January for a stay coming up on the 31st. Have not been charged a deposit until today apparently. There was some mix up with our credit cards and I received an email today saying they canceled our reservation because they couldn’t charge a deposit. I had a mini heart attack and called immediately. Luckily they answered right away and got my room back at the same rate. She said if you call within 24 hours, it’s usually not a problem. So crisis adverted but check your emails
In my many years as a Marriott Rewards/ Bonvoy member (Lifetime Titanium) I have found that points typically appear 2-3 days after completing a stay. In my experience, if they haven't posted after 3 days they won't post without filling out a missing stay form. Missing Stay requests can be filed 10 days after a stay. I begin counting down the days until day 10 hits so I can fill out the request for the points to be deposited if they haven't appeared by day 3.
In the past month, my husband has had two trips. The first one posted the next day. Was a Fairfield Inn in Utah. The 2nd one was this past week...a Marriott in North Carolina and it took 3 days.
S/D have dynamic pricing, so they can be insanely expensive if they are approaching full on your dates. I booked at a rate that was the same as moderates (including resort fee), but the price is now listed is $900/room. Check back, as they often block out loads of rooms for conventions, and prices can drop once the deadline for convention booking passes.
Early also, when available.
Thank you! I did see this link, but there's nothing listed for August, and the reservation desk indicated that they have over THIRTY group bookings for Aug 14/15/16th listed (conferences, meetings, etc)! I was just looking for more information on when those blocks might be released, but I suspect I'll just have to keep checking.
That's the one I've seen posted here before...maybe someone else has a better one.
Group bookings are different from on-site conventions so I doubt there’s a list available other than that link. I agree though, it would be nice to know even if just to determine expectations for how busy the resort might be.
I booked Dolphin at a great rate. Sure, I could save $800 by staying at Pop, or save about $150 by staying at Coronado Springs Resort, but I would be in a standard room at either of those vs a balcony room at Dolphin. I’d also lose 50-100 sf within the room and miss out on the deluxe perks like walking to 2 parks and extra evening hours. Only you can determine if the value is worth it for your trip.
Yeah it’s a strange situation. Didn’t have a problem until they tried to charge a deposit according to the person on the phone. I gave them my credit card again on the phone and then they charged me a deposit. 5 days before our stay seems like a strange time to do so after nothing for months. Sounds like inconsistent messaging.
Charging 5 days before the stay makes sense because that’s when the deposit is no longer refundable. There was probably a glitch that deleted some digits of your card number if not entirely. I’ve booked Dolphin 4 times direct through Marriott taking advantage of price drops and have yet to be charged a deposit but my stay isn’t until September.
