What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort?

magickingdom05 · 02-22-2005

Hi,

I'm staying a total of 11 nights at WDW starting Friday, but am not sure what to do about my back to back reservation. Since they can only make an AP reservation for max of 10 nights, they had to do one 10 night and one 1 night. I was told that I might have to move for the last night. In you experience will they really move me or will the try to accomidate my situation.

mkstlowe · 02-22-2005

I went in 2003. We booked one night. Then 7 day. When I booked this way I was told the same thing. When we got to check in they were able to place us in a room that was empty for the full 8 days. Also we decided last min to stay and extra night. We were able to remain in the same room.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-22-2005

I haven't done this yet but we have to do it this summer with my inlaws room. The CM I spoke to said she would link our reservations together in hopes that we wouldn't have to move. She said it isn't a guarantee but it would help. I hope you get to keep the same room.

**mickey** · 02-22-2005

If you can, make your one night room only reservation first, so you have 1 night and then 10 nights. You should have no problem checking in for both on your first day since the resort will have both reservations.

magickingdom05 · 02-22-2005

mickey,

To late. I already had the 9 night reservation and my boss said it was ok to take a couple more vacation days and add them to this trip, just today.

Allyson · 02-22-2005

we did three nights and then two nights in october (in order to take best advantage of a discount they were offering) and had no trouble at all...i'm sure they'll do all they can to accomodate you in the same room! I'm jealous...11 nights!!!!!!!

magickingdom05 · 02-22-2005

Allyson,

Yep 12 days/11 nights. When I started planning for this trip it was for 6 days/5 nights and kind of grow from there. This gives me more than enough time to see all 4 parks 2 twice and still have 4 days left over for resort time or to go back and try some stuff again.

Heck I figure that I'm paying $116 a night at CBR and while that is a good rate for peak season, I'm going to get all my money's worth out of my AP and resort stay.

**BDavis932** · 02-22-2005

We've done this many times (although all but once it was at the start of the trip, rather than the end of the trip) and we have never been moved. It's always worked out. Just remind them at check in, and maybe on your 7th day there.

They start making room assignments about 5 days ahead of time, so if you "remind them" on your 7th day, they can tag it in the system and hopefully they will not have a problem accomidating.

magickingdom05 · 02-22-2005

BDavis932,

I'll make sure to do that.

DougiesMommy · 02-23-2005

We did this at the Contemporary and the room was linked together. During checkin I went to mention it and the CM completed my sentence for me and said we wouldn't have to move but just come down in the morning to checkout and check back in and get new room keys.

magickingdom05 · 02-23-2005

Thanks.

I'm sure everything will be ok.

Soundgod · 02-23-2005

Every time we do a major package vacation, we also book an extra day hotel only either as the first or last, and have stayed in the same room straight through. Experience tells me, if it's at all possible, they will allow you to have the same room for your entire stay.

hiner · 02-23-2005

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Originally Posted by magickingdom05

Allyson,

Yep 12 days/11 nights. When I started planning for this trip it was for 6 days/5 nights and kind of grow from there. This gives me more than enough time to see all 4 parks 2 twice and still have 4 days left over for resort time or to go back and try some stuff again.

Heck I figure that I'm paying $116 a night at CBR and while that is a good rate for peak season, I'm going to get all my money's worth out of my AP and resort stay.

We are doing the same thing. Kinda stinks that Magic Your Way really isn't your way.

Anyway, we also did this last year and it was our DS' (8yo) first trip. I wanted to make sure he saw almost everything, although we didn't. It was great because we could see the parks at our leisure. It was the best vacation we ever had!!!!

You will love CBR. Lots to do and close to EPCOT, MGM, TL and DTD. This will be our 3rd stay there this May.

Have a fantastic trip!!

OffKilterFan · 02-23-2005

I wouldn't worry about changing rooms...I'm sure it's just an 'in case' to cover their own behinds ;) We had two reservations on the week between Christmas and New Years, and the staff at Pop Century was very nice in making sure we got the same room. I wouldn't put much thought into it....

OffKilterFan

MerlinMatt · 02-24-2005

I may not be adding much, but here goes.

The reason they tell you that they may have to move you is because they can't control how many people will book between now and your actual stay. So, they tell you that so that you're prepared for the worst case scenario. Under most circumstances, you won't have to move.

IF you have to move on the last night, they will make it as seamless as possible. They'll move all your bags for you. Look at it this way: you won't have to pack on your last day, so you'll be able to get the most out of the last day.

I wouldn'y worry about it. More likely than not, you won't have to move.

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magickingdom05 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? Hi, I'm staying a total of 11 nights at WDW starting Friday, but am not sure what to do about my back to back reservation. Since they can only make an AP reservation for max of 10 nights, they had to do one 10 night and one 1 night. I was told that I might have to move for the last night. In you experience will they really move me or will the try to accomidate my situation. __________________ Jason

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mkstlowe Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Posts: 146	Re: What is the best way to deal with two reservations at one resort? I went in 2003. We booked one night. Then 7 day. When I booked this way I was told the same thing. When we got to check in they were able to place us in a room that was empty for the full 8 days. Also we decided last min to stay and extra night. We were able to remain in the same room. __________________ ~1985~ Fort Wilderness ~1992~ Dixie Landings ~1997~ Hilton ~ 2003~ All Star Movies

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? I haven't done this yet but we have to do it this summer with my inlaws room. The CM I spoke to said she would link our reservations together in hopes that we wouldn't have to move. She said it isn't a guarantee but it would help. I hope you get to keep the same room. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 20 hours 57 minutes

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? If you can, make your one night room only reservation first, so you have 1 night and then 10 nights. You should have no problem checking in for both on your first day since the resort will have both reservations. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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magickingdom05 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? mickey, To late. I already had the 9 night reservation and my boss said it was ok to take a couple more vacation days and add them to this trip, just today. __________________ Jason

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,028	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? we did three nights and then two nights in october (in order to take best advantage of a discount they were offering) and had no trouble at all...i'm sure they'll do all they can to accomodate you in the same room! I'm jealous...11 nights!!!!!!! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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magickingdom05 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? Allyson, Yep 12 days/11 nights. When I started planning for this trip it was for 6 days/5 nights and kind of grow from there. This gives me more than enough time to see all 4 parks 2 twice and still have 4 days left over for resort time or to go back and try some stuff again. Heck I figure that I'm paying $116 a night at CBR and while that is a good rate for peak season, I'm going to get all my money's worth out of my AP and resort stay. __________________ Jason

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BDavis932 DVC/Budget Tips Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,447	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? We've done this many times (although all but once it was at the start of the trip, rather than the end of the trip) and we have never been moved. It's always worked out. Just remind them at check in, and maybe on your 7th day there. They start making room assignments about 5 days ahead of time, so if you "remind them" on your 7th day, they can tag it in the system and hopefully they will not have a problem accomidating. __________________ ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKL My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Ho! Ho! Ho! Spending Christmas with Santa Mickey in 14 days 13 hours 57 minutes

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magickingdom05 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? BDavis932, I'll make sure to do that. __________________ Jason

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? We did this at the Contemporary and the room was linked together. During checkin I went to mention it and the CM completed my sentence for me and said we wouldn't have to move but just come down in the morning to checkout and check back in and get new room keys. __________________ Cher

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magickingdom05 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? Thanks. I'm sure everything will be ok. __________________ Jason

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,031	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? Every time we do a major package vacation, we also book an extra day hotel only either as the first or last, and have stayed in the same room straight through. Experience tells me, if it's at all possible, they will allow you to have the same room for your entire stay. __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) ------------------------------ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caveyfest at Spoodles Dec. 13 8 days 9 hours 57 minutes

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 509	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? I wouldn't worry about changing rooms...I'm sure it's just an 'in case' to cover their own behinds ;) We had two reservations on the week between Christmas and New Years, and the staff at Pop Century was very nice in making sure we got the same room. I wouldn't put much thought into it.... OffKilterFan __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,370	Re: What is the best way to deal with back to back reservations at one resort? I may not be adding much, but here goes. The reason they tell you that they may have to move you is because they can't control how many people will book between now and your actual stay. So, they tell you that so that you're prepared for the worst case scenario. Under most circumstances, you won't have to move. IF you have to move on the last night, they will make it as seamless as possible. They'll move all your bags for you. Look at it this way: you won't have to pack on your last day, so you'll be able to get the most out of the last day. I wouldn'y worry about it. More likely than not, you won't have to move. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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