Booking/Canceling ?

[KEMdisney]

Hi Disers!
I've just decided to pull together a last minute "girls only" trip August 24-29th!! Its very spontaneous, and my first "non planned for a year in advance" trip. We are going June 22nd also, and I have been planning that trip for over a year now!
Anyway, we are going for the FREE Dining Special, and (most likely) staying at All Star Sports. I've never stayed at a value before, but I figured since this is spontaneous, why not try something different (and cheaper!) I want to book my package tonight, however Im still waiting on one more person for a positive answer. As of right now we have three definates, but I want to book before it books up!

Is it better for me to book now, and then later add another person to our package?
or
Is is better for me to book now for FOUR people, and then later reduce it to only three people.

HELP! TIA

 

[raven69david]

With free dining, book NOW. If you need to cancel, you can do that later and get your money back. If you do it the other way, you may miss free dining as your ressie may need to be canceled when a change is made. Don't give a CM a reason to make a costly mistake only to discover it at check-in. Of course, if you get a SUPER CM they can modify the ressie and credit any money back to your ressie.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Do they actually have availability on those dates? I thought the values were completely sold out for free DDP. If you see something, you better grab it!

 

[noahdove]

I agree, grab it now for all of youEnjoy your magical time..

 

[KEMdisney]

Oh no! I am so upset! I just decided to take your advice and book now for three people--- and its all booked!!!

For the past three days I have been able to book, and didnt. And now, Im ready to book and its all booked up!

Is there any chance that an opening will show up? Do I just keep checking everyday? I guess there is always a chance people will cancel, right???????

 

[raven69david]

Oh no! I am so upset! I just decided to take your advice and book now for three people--- and its all booked!!!

For the past three days I have been able to book, and didnt. And now, Im ready to book and its all booked up!

Is there any chance that an opening will show up? Do I just keep checking everyday? I guess there is always a chance people will cancel, right???????

Call CRO and have them check. DON'T trust the website.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Did you book your room?

 

[KEMdisney]

No, I talked to the most wonderful CM. She was SOOO nice, and really really wanted me to get a room! She was looking for so long, but finally had to give up. She said to keep checking the website, and if anything pops up to book ASAP.
Im so sad. Im a teacher, so its the only week i can go, as school starts Sept. 1st. Im just going to keep looking and looking. I had my hopes up, I cant believe i didnt book when I had the chance!! Everyone kept saying "book NOW" but for some reason I didnt! WHY!!!

 

[novdisneydreams]

I just wanted to tell you that if you could shorten your trip a day free dining Sports is available on the website right now (Friday at 11:00 EST) for 8/24-8/28. Hang in there - I had music booked for those 4 nights and after obsessively checking I was finally able to get my fifth night (although I had to switch to Sports) . So things do change ... Good luck - I hope you get a reservation

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Did you not get the PM I sent you? Your dates are still available if you are willing to book online.