The Mouse Gives Away the House
Amid the global financial meltdown, a general downturn in travel, and reports of sluggish bookings at its resorts, Walt Disney World is offering a doozy of a promotion. Guests who purchase packages before December 20 at select Value hotels in the Florida theme park empire, such as Disney's Pop Century Resort, can take advantage of a new "Buy 4, Get 3 Free" deal.
Good for nearly all 2009 dates from January 4 to April 4 and April 19 to June 27, vacationers will get an extra 3 nights of hotel accommodations and 3 days of theme park tickets when they book a 4-night package. And the Mouse will throw in a $200 Disney gift card for stays between January 4 and March 29. To learn more about the "Buy 4, Get 3 Free" promotion and other offers, go to my Florida Theme Park Deals page.
It's a good deal, but Disney isn't out of its mouse-eared mind. Since the first half of the year, particularly the first three months, is always a slow period for the resort, Disney typically offers off-season promotions. And it's unlikely folks planning vacations to WDW, especially in these trying economic times, would book a seven-night package without the incentive. This way, Disney gets the captive guests to empty their wallets on meals and other purchases for an extra three days. The difference between a regular WDW four-day Magic Your Way park ticket pass and a seven-day pass is only $9 per person anyways, so Disney isn't giving away too much there with the promotion. Still, it's a bold offer. Is it bold enough to crank up bookings? What do you think? Click on "Comments" below.
Disney's Pop Century Resort is one of the Disney Value Resorts. Disney. Used with permission.
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yes, I already booked a trip for Memorial Day week.