When to book?

[dishereicome]

I've been reading this board for the last few days and I love all of the great info - Thanks!

We are not planning a trip until Easter of 2003. I'm just looking for a nice cheap one night stay offsite (on arrival day, hopefully with an awesome pool) a couple nights at the Beach Club (hopefully - if I don't have to pay $400/night!) and then we will stay a week at Westgate Lakes at in-laws timeshare. I'm just dying to get some sort of reservation but am having a hard time finding any rates. Do I try to book something now or just wait to see what kind of bargains become available? And does anyone know when I could expect to see discount rates become available?

I need to get a plan in place. Thanks!

[kilarney]

It's a little early to book for next Easter. A lot of hotels won't have their rates out yet for that time. Within a month or so, they you should be fine.
I would advise booking as early as possible. Why??? Because you can always get a lower rate! If the rates go up, however, you are protected. It's really a win-win situation. You just have to be willing to stay on top of the rates during the coming year. Of course having to send a deposit for the Disney Resort reservation may change things....

Godd luck!