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pheathers24 · 11-06-2012, 01:02 PM

We have decided to go to Disney World and stay at AoA Oct 12th - 19th 2013. YAY!!! The question now is whether or not to go ahead and book even though there aren't any discounts or wait a couple of months and see. Another question I have is this: we plan to stay in a Family Suite and there will for sure be 4 of us going, but possibly one more, should we just book for 4 people and then add one later or vice versa, or can you even change a reservation like that. Any and all help will be appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

I Love Pluto · 11-06-2012, 01:14 PM

1 - Book now. You can follow the discounts, and they will apply them if you ask. You just have to follow when the discounts come out, then call.

2 - Book for 4. Add the 5th person later.

I have done both of these. You will find it rather easy to deal with the Disney reservation CMs. I am impressed with them.

Raenstoirm · 11-06-2012, 01:20 PM

If you are going, regardless of any discount, book now. You can always change it when/if a discount comes out. And unlike the poster above me, I would say book for 5 and make sure to cancel that extra person before the 45 day mark (so you dont get stuck paying extra). It is very unlikely, but on the off chance the resort fills up, they may not allow you to book another person because of fire codes. (This would be a worst case scenario, but it can happen. It does happen quite a bit on cruise ships where there is limited space and stricter fire codes.)

Mousemommy1 · 11-06-2012, 02:27 PM

I book as soon as I know my dates. Usually 9-15 months out, because we usually book right after coming home from a trip for the following year.

I book a resort based on our budget and then figure out what it will cost on a monthly basis to pay off the room or package and then proceed to work that into my monthly budget to have it paid off before getting there.

If a discount comes out, I will call to have said discount applied. Disney will simply process a refund to you if it is owed.

aaarcher86 · 11-06-2012, 04:53 PM

I'd book now, for 4 and add the 5th later. If you happen to get into the 45 day marker, adding and boosting your price won't garner you a fee but bringing down your price will.

Book who know.

As far as fire codes and adding someone - that would be the reason they have limitations on the room. Even if they filled every room to capacity they'd be within fire code, so that wouldn't make a difference

I Love Pluto · 11-06-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raenstoirm

If you are going, regardless of any discount, book now. You can always change it when/if a discount comes out. And unlike the poster above me, I would say book for 5 and make sure to cancel that extra person before the 45 day mark (so you dont get stuck paying extra). It is very unlikely, but on the off chance the resort fills up, they may not allow you to book another person because of fire codes. (This would be a worst case scenario, but it can happen. It does happen quite a bit on cruise ships where there is limited space and stricter fire codes.)

Family Suites accommodate 6.

Dizzytime · 11-06-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pheathers24

We have decided to go to Disney World and stay at AoA Oct 12th - 19th 2013. YAY!!! The question now is whether or not to go ahead and book even though there aren't any discounts or wait a couple of months and see. Another question I have is this: we plan to stay in a Family Suite and there will for sure be 4 of us going, but possibly one more, should we just book for 4 people and then add one later or vice versa, or can you even change a reservation like that. Any and all help will be appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

Just wanted to add that I was able to get a AAA discount for our December 2013 trip B/C res when I booked two months ago. We always book ahead with whatever we can get, then look to improve if possible as the fun gets closer!

pheathers24 · 11-06-2012, 11:27 PM

Thanks for all the great replies! I think we will go ahead and book now for 4.

11-06-2012, 01:02 PM	#1
pheathers24 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 132	When to book... We have decided to go to Disney World and stay at AoA Oct 12th - 19th 2013. YAY!!! The question now is whether or not to go ahead and book even though there aren't any discounts or wait a couple of months and see. Another question I have is this: we plan to stay in a Family Suite and there will for sure be 4 of us going, but possibly one more, should we just book for 4 people and then add one later or vice versa, or can you even change a reservation like that. Any and all help will be appreciated!! Thanks in advance! __________________ Me DH DD 12 DD 8

11-06-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
I Love Pluto DIS Veteran I guess that makes me a kiddie song expert. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 3,666	1 - Book now. You can follow the discounts, and they will apply them if you ask. You just have to follow when the discounts come out, then call. 2 - Book for 4. Add the 5th person later. I have done both of these. You will find it rather easy to deal with the Disney reservation CMs. I am impressed with them. __________________ Pop, POFQ, & POR

11-06-2012, 01:20 PM	#3
Raenstoirm BL6 Team Challenge Tracker Lets go get me your numbers! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Near DC Posts: 3,692	If you are going, regardless of any discount, book now. You can always change it when/if a discount comes out. And unlike the poster above me, I would say book for 5 and make sure to cancel that extra person before the 45 day mark (so you dont get stuck paying extra). It is very unlikely, but on the off chance the resort fills up, they may not allow you to book another person because of fire codes. (This would be a worst case scenario, but it can happen. It does happen quite a bit on cruise ships where there is limited space and stricter fire codes.) __________________ First trip 1986 and going ever since! Loving our annual passes! Just me (Carla Rae), dh, and the critters Misty, Adonis, Arabella, Charlie, Angel, Timothy, Sebastian, Raja, and Oswald Trying to stay at every resort, but we are creatures of habit! Caribbean Beach/Riverside/Wilderness Lodge/All Star Movies/Beach Club/Contemporary

11-06-2012, 02:27 PM	#4
Mousemommy1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NH Posts: 6,922	I book as soon as I know my dates. Usually 9-15 months out, because we usually book right after coming home from a trip for the following year. I book a resort based on our budget and then figure out what it will cost on a monthly basis to pay off the room or package and then proceed to work that into my monthly budget to have it paid off before getting there. If a discount comes out, I will call to have said discount applied. Disney will simply process a refund to you if it is owed. __________________ Me DH DD(9) DD(6) 7/1985 OFFSITE • 7/1989 OFFSITE • 3/2000 ASMO • 9/2000 ASMU • 9/2002 ASSP • 11/2009 POP • 2/2011 CBR • 7/2012 WL CL 4/2013 YC CL • 9/2013 AOA

11-06-2012, 04:53 PM	#5
aaarcher86 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,689	I'd book now, for 4 and add the 5th later. If you happen to get into the 45 day marker, adding and boosting your price won't garner you a fee but bringing down your price will. Book who know. As far as fire codes and adding someone - that would be the reason they have limitations on the room. Even if they filled every room to capacity they'd be within fire code, so that wouldn't make a difference __________________ February 2010 - All Star Movies Me : Hubs DD6 DD5

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11-06-2012, 11:27 PM	#8
pheathers24 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 132	Thanks for all the great replies! I think we will go ahead and book now for 4. __________________ Me DH DD 12 DD 8

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