Curious About Specific Room Requests - The DIS Discussion Forums

Micca · 10-31-2009, 09:50 PM

I see posts from Dis-ers wishing to request specific rooms at WDW resorts. This is not a biggie for me, but I'm curious: The room availability sitch at WDW resorts seems to be VERY fluid--they can't tell from one minute to the next where you'll be when you check in. How on earth does anyone get a specific room???

brentalex · 10-31-2009, 09:56 PM

I think the chances of getting a specific room are very very slim. Maybe if you go at a very quiet time of year you have a chance, but still a slim one.

DebbieB · 10-31-2009, 10:08 PM

It's always best to make more general requests, specific area, specific floor rather than a specific room #. There was only 1 time that I requested specific room #'s and I ended up on the opposite end of the resort! If that room # is not available, they just disregard your request.

scard192 · 11-01-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

It's always best to make more general requests, specific area, specific floor rather than a specific room #. There was only 1 time that I requested specific room #'s and I ended up on the opposite end of the resort! If that room # is not available, they just disregard your request.

I would second this as well. We really wanted connecting rooms for our stay at ASSP; traveling with my DD, SIL and DGD. We requested - "quiet area, upper floor and connecting rooms". We got everything and it was so nice to be able to open the door between the 2 rooms and let my 3 year old grand daughter have a lot more space to run around.

RMulieri · 11-01-2009, 08:12 AM

the more specific your request (spec. room number) The LESS likely you are to get the request.if that roomn is unavailble, the room assignor will have absolutely NO idea WHY you requested it in the first place

rflorek · 11-01-2009, 12:53 PM

The only request we had was a king size bed at Pop, and we got it.

RMulieri · 11-01-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rflorek

The only request we had was a king size bed at Pop, and we got it.

But that is not a Specific room number.I am talking about asking for room number 5350 ( or something like that)

JennyDrake · 11-01-2009, 05:59 PM

I agree with OP. I think WAY too many people are WAY too obsessed with room requests. The limited understanding I have from a CM friend is that room numbers are assigned 3-4 days in advance. I've been to WDW about 14 times and 3/4 time I have requested a specific building and maybe half the time I have gotten it. I just submit a request and then laugh about what I actually do or do not get. I fear some people set their vacations up for failure from the start by insisting and believing they are entitled to each and every specific request. FYI- my usual request is for a top floor in a value resort NOT overlooking a pool.

Disney Doll · 11-01-2009, 06:14 PM

I have never known anyone who got a specific room # request.

RMulieri · 11-02-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyDrake

I agree with OP. I think WAY too many people are WAY too obsessed with room requests. The limited understanding I have from a CM friend is that room numbers are assigned 3-4 days in advance. I've been to WDW about 14 times and 3/4 time I have requested a specific building and maybe half the time I have gotten it. I just submit a request and then laugh about what I actually do or do not get. I fear some people set their vacations up for failure from the start by insisting and believing they are entitled to each and every specific request. FYI- my usual request is for a top floor in a value resort NOT overlooking a pool.

I don't bother requesting anything anymore...I did for this trip.I asked for a room not on the ground floor, since my 5 yr old likes to open the sliders and go out of the room to look around, which makes me nervous .But other than that I don't bother.I never get the requests anyway.

CoachBagFanatic · 11-02-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Disney Doll

I have never known anyone who got a specific room # request.

We are probably that 1% that has gotten the Room # that we have requested. The view is very important to us and so we book a certain category which gives us a better chance of getting the room that we are looking for. I then make the request for that particular room #. I also say that just as long as we are in that vicinity of the room that we are looking for, we are fine with that. So far, we have gotten our room all but one time. That one time was same room location, next floor down.

Camping Griswalds · 11-02-2009, 12:08 PM

I requested near a specific room. We liked where we stayed at SSR in May, so when we went in Sept, I just asked if we could be near that room because we liked it's location. We got a couple of rooms down with a nicer view

Isabel · 11-02-2009, 12:43 PM

DH and I requested a king bed at the Disneyland Hotel in California this past September and ended up with two doubles. Glad this wasn't our honeymoon trip!

tecdavidt · 11-02-2009, 01:15 PM

When staying at the Poly, we typically request a specific room in the Hawaii building. More times than not, we get this room (in fact that last 4 trips were in the requested room). When we don't, we are usually 1 or 2 rooms away. Having an aggressive travel agent who is also a friend sure helps. I also assume that club level also helps.

Dave

CoachBagFanatic · 11-02-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tecdavidt

When staying at the Poly, we typically request a specific room in the Hawaii building. More times than not, we get this room (in fact that last 4 trips were in the requested room). When we don't, we are usually 1 or 2 rooms away. Having an aggressive travel agent who is also a friend sure helps. I also assume that club level also helps.

Dave

Yes, I do believe club level does help. This is the category that we always book.

10-31-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 15,139	Curious About Specific Room Requests I see posts from Dis-ers wishing to request specific rooms at WDW resorts. This is not a biggie for me, but I'm curious: The room availability sitch at WDW resorts seems to be VERY fluid--they can't tell from one minute to the next where you'll be when you check in. How on earth does anyone get a specific room???

10-31-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
brentalex DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: massachusetts Posts: 2,548	I think the chances of getting a specific room are very very slim. Maybe if you go at a very quiet time of year you have a chance, but still a slim one. __________________ Yes, it's a long way away, but better than nothing Off Site March 91, Off Site Oct 91, Off Site Sept 92, Dolphin Feb 94, ASSports April 95, Hilton Dec 95, Marriott Dec 97,Contemporary April 98, POR April 01, AKL April 04, Contemporary April 06, Polynesian April 09

10-31-2009, 10:08 PM	#3
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 28,863	It's always best to make more general requests, specific area, specific floor rather than a specific room #. There was only 1 time that I requested specific room #'s and I ended up on the opposite end of the resort! If that room # is not available, they just disregard your request. __________________

11-01-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	the more specific your request (spec. room number) The LESS likely you are to get the request.if that roomn is unavailble, the room assignor will have absolutely NO idea WHY you requested it in the first place __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

11-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#6
rflorek DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,427	The only request we had was a king size bed at Pop, and we got it. __________________ Robyn

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11-01-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
JennyDrake Darkwing Duck's Biggest Fan Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 883	I agree with OP. I think WAY too many people are WAY too obsessed with room requests. The limited understanding I have from a CM friend is that room numbers are assigned 3-4 days in advance. I've been to WDW about 14 times and 3/4 time I have requested a specific building and maybe half the time I have gotten it. I just submit a request and then laugh about what I actually do or do not get. I fear some people set their vacations up for failure from the start by insisting and believing they are entitled to each and every specific request. FYI- my usual request is for a top floor in a value resort NOT overlooking a pool. __________________ Jenny Drake

11-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#9
Disney Doll DIS Security Matron Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Trumbull,CT,USA Posts: 22,336	I have never known anyone who got a specific room # request. __________________ Disney Doll Prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child. Stop telling your God how big the storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is. It's time to put on your big girl panties and deal with it! He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~~In loving memory of Teddy~~1994-2007~~

11-02-2009, 12:08 PM	#12
Camping Griswalds A lovin' Disney Momma Meeting my goals! Onward & downward! If only I'd have known I was going to be tagged, I'd of thought of something funny!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Eastern Shore of MD USA Posts: 2,651	I requested near a specific room. We liked where we stayed at SSR in May, so when we went in Sept, I just asked if we could be near that room because we liked it's location. We got a couple of rooms down with a nicer view __________________ Ebay ID--- mumpmen DH ME DS DS DD

11-02-2009, 12:43 PM	#13
Isabel Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 43	DH and I requested a king bed at the Disneyland Hotel in California this past September and ended up with two doubles. Glad this wasn't our honeymoon trip! __________________ 9/1981 - Honeymoon offsite 2/1998 - Dixie Landings 12/2000 - Disney Institute 1/2005 - Wilderness Lodge Villas 1/2007 - 4-night Coronado Springs, 3-night DCL 9/2009 - Disneyland Hotel

11-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#14
tecdavidt Ready to leave the frosty Midwest behind, and sail the sunny Caribbean! Married to a Tag Toggler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,633	When staying at the Poly, we typically request a specific room in the Hawaii building. More times than not, we get this room (in fact that last 4 trips were in the requested room). When we don't, we are usually 1 or 2 rooms away. Having an aggressive travel agent who is also a friend sure helps. I also assume that club level also helps. Dave __________________ WDW (Boardwalk) - August 1999, Disney Magic 4 day - August 1999, WDW (Off property) - Jul/Aug 2000 Disney Magic Inaugural 7 day Disney Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - August 2000, Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - August 2001, Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2002 Disney Magic 7 day Western - March 2003, Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2004, Disney Magic 7 day Western - December 2004 (New Year's Eve Cruise) plus 2 days at Polynesian WDW (Polynesian) - December 2005 (including New Year's Eve), Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2006 WDW (Polynesian) - December 2006 (including New Year's Eve), WDW (Polynesian) - July 2007 - Kathy's 50th Birthday WDW (Polynesian) - November 2007, WDW (Polynesian) - December 2007 (including New Year's Eve), Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2008 plus 2 days at Polynesian, WDW (DVC Boardwalk Villas) - June 2008 - Stephanie's Sweet 16 WDW (DVC Boardwalk Villas) - November 2008, WDW (Polynesian) - December 2008 (including New Year's Eve), WDW (DVC Saratoga Springs) - February 2009, Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2009 w/4 days at Polynesian, WDW (DVC Boardwalk Villas) - July 2009 - Niece Emily's Birthday, Booked - WDW (Bay Lake Towers) November 2009, Booked - WDW (Polynesian) December 2009 (including New Year's Eve), Booked - Disney Magic 7 day Eastern - March 2010 w/4 days at Bay Lake Towers

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