Not looking good...help!

EmpressJenny · 08-03-2008

Well, I called WDW today and was told that there are no rooms available at WL for the weekend of 9/19-9/21 unless I want to go to concierge level. I can get a FL resident rate at Saratoga Springs (a studio room) for $384.00 altogether for both nights, but I've never stayed there and don't know much about it. Can you believe a standard view room at AKL is $506 for both nights??? I think I've been away so long I'm totally in the dark about the rate increases at WDW. I don't know what to do. I want to stay in a deluxe resort, but don't want to go over $500.00 for the weekend. Any suggestions?

**llama** · 08-03-2008

First off, yes Jenny, you have been away too long!

We missed you. Especially Cavey.

Saratoga Springs is a beautiful resort. So don't worry about that. Have you thought of renting some points from a DVC member? The studios at Boardwalk and Beach Club are gorgeous.

Soundgod · 08-03-2008

AKL and WL room rates are pretty much the same. A standard view room at AKL and a at WL during value season, which September is would be $225 a night, plus about 12% sales and bed tax.
AKL club level is $335, WL is $385 for standard club level rooms, plus 12% tax.
I'd keep trying to see what kind of Fl resident rates you can get for your first choice hotel. Rooms that aren't available today often become available next week or the week after. I know this from personal experience.

**MissDisney** · 08-03-2008

EJ, is it possible that a TA has some rooms set aside at a better rate? Maybe se eif Mouseketrips has some magic up their sleeves?

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Originally Posted by llama

Have you thought of renting some points from a DVC member? The studios at Boardwalk and Beach Club are gorgeous.

EJ, I think there are at least two new threads by members with some points to rent. Enough for a short trip, I think.

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-03-2008

You are looking at a trip during free dining and the resorts are more booked than they used to be during September.

That's a really great price for SSR. It's a deluxe resort and doesn't share buses so the transportation is usually good. It's not BW or WL but it's new and nice.

**llama** · 08-03-2008

Jenny, we've stayed at SSR 6 times now, and we love the resort. It might not have the "flash" of the Boardwalk or WL but it's beautiful, quiet, within walking distance of the Marketplace and has one of the best new restaurants at WDW, The Turf Club. That's a great rate. The resort is sparkling new and the studios are very comfortable. And as DT said, the bus service is probably the best of all WDW.

EmpressJenny · 08-03-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

You are looking at a trip during free dining and the resorts are more booked than they used to be during September.

What's free dining?

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-03-2008

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

What's free dining?

Just that, if you booked your stay by a certain date (not sure when) you could add the dining plan for free. This is maybe the 3rd or 4th year of it and it's become very popular. It begins in late August and runs through most of September. The restaurants are fairly book because of this. I'm sure there are some ADRs to be had but a lot of the restaurants are going to be booked or almost booked.

**Dana** · 08-03-2008

I would go with SSR. You will have a car with you, so being in a far away building won't effect you.

tonyksl · 08-03-2008

You didn't say how many of you are going, but, if it's 2 adults and 2 small children, the studio will be fine.

dac921 · 08-04-2008

We are going 9/19 to 9/27 and DH wanted me to check to see if I could upgrade to a deluxe from a moderate and I was told there were no availabilites (we have free dining and the block was full).

rlcarmichael · 08-04-2008

How about a DVC studio at $165 a night. It's a member's friends deal. No tour required.

http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/dvc-c...-165-00-a.html

If that doesn't work, I can try to see what I can book for you on points. Looks like 32 (AKV value) to 54 points (AKV Conc most likely NOT available) with most around 40 points. I rent at $11 per point, payment by credit card (I have merchant account) and you can cancel up to 7 days prior to arrival date. So the total price for a $40 point rental would be $440 - you don't get charged the 12%!

**Dopey** · 08-04-2008

NokeyNose just posted that she has 50 points to practically give away. Send her/him a PM

**Cincy** · 08-04-2008

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

What's free dining?

You HAVE been gone too long. Welcome home.

jwakja · 08-04-2008

I think the SSR is nicer than the resorts. It is really classy!

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Not looking good...help! Well, I called WDW today and was told that there are no rooms available at WL for the weekend of 9/19-9/21 unless I want to go to concierge level. I can get a FL resident rate at Saratoga Springs (a studio room) for $384.00 altogether for both nights, but I've never stayed there and don't know much about it. Can you believe a standard view room at AKL is $506 for both nights??? I think I've been away so long I'm totally in the dark about the rate increases at WDW. I don't know what to do. I want to stay in a deluxe resort, but don't want to go over $500.00 for the weekend. Any suggestions? __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Re: Not looking good...help! First off, yes Jenny, you have been away too long! We missed you. Especially Cavey. Saratoga Springs is a beautiful resort. So don't worry about that. Have you thought of renting some points from a DVC member? The studios at Boardwalk and Beach Club are gorgeous. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 7 hours 32 minutes

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,031	Re: Not looking good...help! AKL and WL room rates are pretty much the same. A standard view room at AKL and a at WL during value season, which September is would be $225 a night, plus about 12% sales and bed tax. AKL club level is $335, WL is $385 for standard club level rooms, plus 12% tax. I'd keep trying to see what kind of Fl resident rates you can get for your first choice hotel. Rooms that aren't available today often become available next week or the week after. I know this from personal experience. __________________ 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 10 hours 32 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: Not looking good...help! You are looking at a trip during free dining and the resorts are more booked than they used to be during September. That's a really great price for SSR. It's a deluxe resort and doesn't share buses so the transportation is usually good. It's not BW or WL but it's new and nice. __________________ ~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 21 hours 32 minutes

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,749	Re: Not looking good...help! Jenny, we've stayed at SSR 6 times now, and we love the resort. It might not have the "flash" of the Boardwalk or WL but it's beautiful, quiet, within walking distance of the Marketplace and has one of the best new restaurants at WDW, The Turf Club. That's a great rate. The resort is sparkling new and the studios are very comfortable. And as DT said, the bus service is probably the best of all WDW. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 56 days 7 hours 32 minutes

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rlcarmichael Send $$ need more points! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,558	Re: Not looking good...help! How about a DVC studio at $165 a night. It's a member's friends deal. No tour required. http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/dvc-c...-165-00-a.html If that doesn't work, I can try to see what I can book for you on points. Looks like 32 (AKV value) to 54 points (AKV Conc most likely NOT available) with most around 40 points. I rent at $11 per point, payment by credit card (I have merchant account) and you can cancel up to 7 days prior to arrival date. So the total price for a $40 point rental would be $440 - you don't get charged the 12%! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT & SSR; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP) (now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MVMCP! 7 days 15 hours 37 minutes

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