Christmas stay at WL

[Synonymous]

My brother-in-law is planning to join us for our trip beginning on 12/26. We are staying at VWL, so we were hoping he could stay at WL to be close by, share amenities (mostly pool) etc. But when I checked for room rates, Disney gave me $350/night.

Is that the usual for that season? Could rates drop as it gets closer? I don't suppose there's any chance of an AP discount at that time, right?

Right now he's thinking of staying at a Value resort instead, but that will be pretty inconvenient for all of us, especially since we won't be able to hang out at the pool together.

Any ideas or advice?

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

The time you are planning to visit is the most expensive time to visit Holiday Season: 12/20 - 12/31 They usually don't have any discounts for this time period. (Sorry)

Even the rooms at a Value start at $119.00 a night.

 

[Cass]

I paid 350.00 a night last December, but it was concierge (with breakfast/snacks/drinks) I don't recall what the non concierge room rate was

 

[Regina]

Here's a list of the 2005 rack rates that might be helpful: 2005 Rates

 

[kda]

How about trying to rent points for a studio at VWL? It might be too late, but it looks like it's 19 points for Sun - Thurs. People may not be willing to rent for $10/point at Christmas, but $190 (or a little more) sounds pretty reasonable for a room.

 

[Synonymous]

Ya know, kda, that's not a bad idea. I maxed out my own points for that stay, but I hadn't considered renting some more.

Thanks for the ideas, folks.