Can't even get a 3* for $60+bonus...

[Gibbey]

What's going on at Disney or in Orlando next weekend (2/9-2/13)? I tried for 3* on Priceline starting at $25 and working up to $60 (was also adding $20/night Amex bonus!) No luck!

 

[TravelSheryl]

What are the lowest available rates for those dates at 3* hotels in the zones you are bidding?

 

[luvtogo12]

I read on another board that there is a cheerleading competition that week-end. I am not sure that is relevant but thought I would mention it.

 

[Gibbey]

I checked various Disney-lodging sites and found many 3*'s going for $80-$100 for those nights (Hampton Inn-LBV, Quality Suites, Doubletree, Courtyard by Marriott, Grosvenor). I would think $60+20 would have gotten me a room. I'm going to try again today using a different net address.

I found Country Inn Suites for $71 and might opt for that if bidding doesn't prove fruitful today. (I'm doing this for someone else. I have been spoiled by past bargains through Priceline and wouldn't personally pay $71 for Country Inn, but he's willing.)

 

[bellen]

I tried much higher in the WDW area....expanded to Universal and received this hotel......: SheratonStudio City..$25 bid 1 week ago..
I had wanted to stay Sunday pm also...that seemed to cause problems...luckily we can stay at old Key WEst for Sun pm....so maybe split the bid...

 

[Gibbey]

Bellen,

Thanks for the suggestion. However, the individual I'm bidding for is very particular about being right in LBV. He's more concerned about that then getting a prize hotel.

 

[rosemont]

Yikes! $60 + Bonus for 3* - Im glad I did this last week. Probably around 1/20 - I got Hyatt Orlando which is 3* WDW for $30 +$20 bouns, the exact same nights you're looking for. Keep in mind though, 3* WDW does not guarantee LBV. This Hyatt is in Kissimmee (but real close to WDW) As another alternative, my backup was the Comfort Inn Palm Parkway LBV for $40 night for room with two double beds, firg and microwave. Someone else on these boards had stayed there and siad no frills, but clean. I booked through Comfort national 800#. Good Luck!

 

[TravelSheryl]

rosemont is right. You are not bidding on Lake Buena Vista. You need to look at Priceline's map.