Last Minute Reservations?

amandamarie00 · 08-29-2004

Due to budget concerns, I have booked a very cheap, off-site hotel. There is a possibility that a sum of money my dad is expecting could arrive before we leave. If it does, we are wanting to stay on-site. My question is, how late can you wait to book a room? Would it be possible to do so the night before we leave? I've also heard of the reservations center at some visitors info place, that you can book same-day rooms, is that an option we should look into? Thanks!

jodilt · 08-29-2004

I have heard of people walking into the resort and getting a room. I would assume that you could get a room last minute as long as you aren't picky about where you stay.

bumble · 08-29-2004

Are you driving? If you are, in Ocala Fl there is a WDW welcome center that can book you rooms on-site. But if you know you have the $ before you leave, you could just call the reservation center then, I would think.

MerlinMatt · 08-29-2004

It really depends on when you're going to do it. During the Value season, you should certainly not have a problem finding a room, and finding a room at a good rate is probably likely as well.

During Regular and Holiday seasons, try calling exactly 5 days before you intend on being there. As mickaholic had pointed out in another thread, since this is the "no penalty" cutoff, you can sometimes find rooms available due to cancellations.

Good luck.

hiner · 08-30-2004

When we went in May, our reservation was for CBR. Now keep in mind that we booked our trip through Liberty Travel....I know, a big mistake. Anyway, we too came into some extra money and my DH was going to surprise me with an upgrade to Boardwalk. We have always wanted to stay there. Anyhoo, he didn't know to call WDW direct and asked our agent if we could upgrade and they said no. Soooo, we stayed at CBR (which we love anyway).

I cannot begin to tell you how much I have learned on this site.

Good luck and hope you get the chance to stay on-site. Nothing beats it!!!

mickaholic4077 · 08-30-2004

The welcome center in Ocala only accepts walk-in reservations,not over the phone. I tried calling them once and that's what they said.

disneyguy · 08-30-2004

Yes, you can walk right into the resort and book your room. If it gets within 3 days of your trip call the resort directly to book your room, but if it is more than three they are going to redirect you to CRO.

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amandamarie00 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 27	Last Minute Reservations? Due to budget concerns, I have booked a very cheap, off-site hotel. There is a possibility that a sum of money my dad is expecting could arrive before we leave. If it does, we are wanting to stay on-site. My question is, how late can you wait to book a room? Would it be possible to do so the night before we leave? I've also heard of the reservations center at some visitors info place, that you can book same-day rooms, is that an option we should look into? Thanks! __________________ March 2003 - DL Days Inn September 2004 - WDW Econolodge March 2006 - WDW Days Inn

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: Last Minute Reservations? I have heard of people walking into the resort and getting a room. I would assume that you could get a room last minute as long as you aren't picky about where you stay. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Last Minute Reservations? Are you driving? If you are, in Ocala Fl there is a WDW welcome center that can book you rooms on-site. But if you know you have the $ before you leave, you could just call the reservation center then, I would think. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,492	Re: Last Minute Reservations? It really depends on when you're going to do it. During the Value season, you should certainly not have a problem finding a room, and finding a room at a good rate is probably likely as well. During Regular and Holiday seasons, try calling exactly 5 days before you intend on being there. As mickaholic had pointed out in another thread, since this is the "no penalty" cutoff, you can sometimes find rooms available due to cancellations. Good luck. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Last Minute Reservations? When we went in May, our reservation was for CBR. Now keep in mind that we booked our trip through Liberty Travel....I know, a big mistake. Anyway, we too came into some extra money and my DH was going to surprise me with an upgrade to Boardwalk. We have always wanted to stay there. Anyhoo, he didn't know to call WDW direct and asked our agent if we could upgrade and they said no. Soooo, we stayed at CBR (which we love anyway). I cannot begin to tell you how much I have learned on this site. Good luck and hope you get the chance to stay on-site. Nothing beats it!!! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Last Minute Reservations? The welcome center in Ocala only accepts walk-in reservations,not over the phone. I tried calling them once and that's what they said.

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Last Minute Reservations? Yes, you can walk right into the resort and book your room. If it gets within 3 days of your trip call the resort directly to book your room, but if it is more than three they are going to redirect you to CRO. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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