Well, time of year has everything to do with pricing, but how about looking for deals and discounts too? We just got the Monster Pin a month ago and gbooked our December trip! With 40 percent off the room it was a great bargain...that included Value, Mods, and Deluxes (even some Villas). Yeah, it is certain times that these come out to fill in the "gaps", but worth getting in the long run. January and February are probably the best times to visit and cheapist at the Deluxe resorts...have fun!