Book ahead or wait for discount?

richaimg · 10-03-2005

We are planning a trip for mid Feb. - the question is do we book a room only reservation now to hold our spot or do we hold out for a while and hope they announce some winter discounts? If we have an existing reservation and then they announce a discount you can apply the new rate right?

I am hoping for either room discounts or another free dining plan. As long as you check in during value season you would get that rate for your entire stay - correct??

Opinions please. Thanks everyone!

disneyitis · 10-03-2005

usually if you book a room, and there is a discount code you just call disney and they will apply the new rate if the time you are going , and the room is available. there is no guarantee, but then if you wait, there is still no gaurantee that you will get a discount. so it all depends, if that is when you want to go, book it.

**mickey** · 10-03-2005

I would book it now, or sometime soon. Book a room only reservation. You can cancel if a package deal comes out. It is always nice to know you have something booked, just in case.

The rate for your entire trip is based on the day you check in. So if you check in during value season, even if it is the last night, you get the same rate for entire stay.

richaimg · 10-03-2005

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Originally Posted by mickey

The rate for your entire trip is based on the day you check in. So if you check in during value season, even if it is the last night, you get the same rate for entire stay.

Would that apply to a free dining offer too? For example, they offer free dining through the end of value season - if you check in on the last day of value season would you qualify for free dining for your entire stay?

Thanks for the input - I think we'll be making a room only reservation.

honeypot · 10-03-2005

I would book now. We have a room only reservation for 10/24-10/29 and the new discount code just came out. I called and gave them the code and they changed my rate. Saved $365!!!!!

Maria · 10-03-2005

I would book now, you can always change it later. ( We booked last week week for May)

Princess Tessa · 10-04-2005

yeah book now......change later
that way you won't have any worry whatsoever of NOT getting a room.

iluvwdw · 10-04-2005

DEFINITELY book now. And as for your question on the dining plan...I think if you check in on the last date of the dining plan offer,you get it for your entire stay. Most of the time you will see the deal advertised as "THE FREE DISNEY DINING PLAN IS VALID FOR CHECK-IN DATES FROM 9/24-10/5..." I am just using fake dates, but you get the picture.

**Dana** · 10-04-2005

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

DEFINITELY book now. And as for your question on the dining plan...I think if you check in on the last date of the dining plan offer,you get it for your entire stay. Most of the time you will see the deal advertised as "THE FREE DISNEY DINING PLAN IS VALID FOR CHECK-IN DATES FROM 9/24-10/5..." I am just using fake dates, but you get the picture.

I agree with kim on this one. definately book now.

dwoodz · 10-04-2005

I agree with the others, book your reservation now and if the discounts appear you can always rebook for the better price.

**Cincy** · 10-04-2005

So, did you book now?

**mickey** · 10-04-2005

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Originally Posted by richaimg

Would that apply to a free dining offer too? For example, they offer free dining through the end of value season - if you check in on the last day of value season would you qualify for free dining for your entire stay?

Yes, for room only and for packages, the price of the room is based on the date you check in. The price difference between value season and peak season is quite a bit, even at a Value resort. Savings at the Moderate and Deluxe resorts are quite a bit more.

Think of it as an initial discount, since most of your nights will be far less than anyone else has right now.

richaimg · 10-04-2005

Ok, I'm ready to make a room only reservation -- thanks everyone!

Now my question is WHEN...do we book for the end of value season going into peak season -- I don't know how that will affect crowd levels, but the kids would only miss 2 days of school.

Or do we take the kids out of school for a whole week and go during January when hopefully the crowds would be lighter???

Erin · 10-04-2005

What are the grades of the children? How are they doing in school? Talk to your teachers, and see how it goes.

I personally don't see anything wrong with it, but it depends on your children's ability to catch up/stay with the class.

:c)

**mickey** · 10-04-2005

Well, in February, Peak season starts with President's Day weekend, which is pretty crowded. If you can go in January, the crowds will be minimal.

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richaimg Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 325	Book ahead or wait for discount? We are planning a trip for mid Feb. - the question is do we book a room only reservation now to hold our spot or do we hold out for a while and hope they announce some winter discounts? If we have an existing reservation and then they announce a discount you can apply the new rate right? I am hoping for either room discounts or another free dining plan. As long as you check in during value season you would get that rate for your entire stay - correct?? Opinions please. Thanks everyone! __________________ Jan. 2007 Pop Century Jan/Feb 2006 Pop Century Feb. 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter Oct. 2003 Coronado Springs Dec. 1996 Old Key West

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? I would book it now, or sometime soon. Book a room only reservation. You can cancel if a package deal comes out. It is always nice to know you have something booked, just in case. The rate for your entire trip is based on the day you check in. So if you check in during value season, even if it is the last night, you get the same rate for entire stay. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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honeypot Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 383	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? I would book now. We have a room only reservation for 10/24-10/29 and the new discount code just came out. I called and gave them the code and they changed my rate. Saved $365!!!!! __________________ : mickey: 95: DL (Honeymoon),96: ASM, 00: CSR, 01: AKL 02: WL, 03: CBR, 04: AKL, 05: 10 Year Anniv. Poly, 06: WL, 07: SSR 1st time as a Member, 08: OKW, 2009 AKV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to My Happy Place Off to MY Happy Place

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? DEFINITELY book now. And as for your question on the dining plan...I think if you check in on the last date of the dining plan offer,you get it for your entire stay. Most of the time you will see the deal advertised as "THE FREE DISNEY DINING PLAN IS VALID FOR CHECK-IN DATES FROM 9/24-10/5..." I am just using fake dates, but you get the picture. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 4 hours 29 minutes

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dwoodz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 214	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? I agree with the others, book your reservation now and if the discounts appear you can always rebook for the better price. __________________ 2004 Caribbean Beach Resort 2005 Contemporary Resort 2006 Animal Kingdom 2008 Disney Carribbean Cruise

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richaimg Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 325	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? Ok, I'm ready to make a room only reservation -- thanks everyone! Now my question is WHEN...do we book for the end of value season going into peak season -- I don't know how that will affect crowd levels, but the kids would only miss 2 days of school. Or do we take the kids out of school for a whole week and go during January when hopefully the crowds would be lighter??? __________________ Jan. 2007 Pop Century Jan/Feb 2006 Pop Century Feb. 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter Oct. 2003 Coronado Springs Dec. 1996 Old Key West

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? What are the grades of the children? How are they doing in school? Talk to your teachers, and see how it goes. I personally don't see anything wrong with it, but it depends on your children's ability to catch up/stay with the class. :c) __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Book ahead or wait for discount? Well, in February, Peak season starts with President's Day weekend, which is pretty crowded. If you can go in January, the crowds will be minimal. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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