Dolphin sold out Nov 1-3 - UPDATE!

[mmcguire]

Does anyone know if there's a convention at the Dolphin Nov 1-3?

Called about 10 min ago for Oct 29-Nov 5, and it's completely sold out Nov 1-3. There is availability at the Swan, but I didn't get a room yet --with 2 yr-old, we don't want to chance standing-room-only busses at the Swan if there are really that many WDW-goers staying at the Dolphin (the bus stop before the Swan).

Thanks!!

Marci

 

[4greatboys]

Sorry its booked but there are so many other great resorts you guys should have a great time anyway.
FWIW, every Epcot resort bus I have been on stopped at the Swan before the Dolphin.

 

[mmcguire]

Thanks! You're right about the bus stops -- We've stayed there before, but I was confusing the YC/BC bus stop with S/D. Dolphin is before YC/BC, not Swan.

As far as other resorts, I completely agree there are other great choices. This time, however, we're being accompanied by older relatives with bad backs who won't consider anywhere that doesn't have Heavenly Beds.

 

[Puffy2]

go ahead and book. It's probably sold out to a convention and most convention goers don't even go to the parks during day hours.

 

[mmcguire]

Well, I got confirmation from Swolphin reservations that there is indeed a convention booked at Dolphin Nov 1-3.

The real kicker is that they base their rates on occupancy rate, so the rack rate at the Swan jumps from $209 on Oct 31 to $329 (yes, that is $329) on Nov 1-3. So they've outpriced us. Looks like we'll be staying at a Disney resort instead.

I understand supply & demand, but that's a little ridiculous.

 

[michellek1]

Dreams Unlimited has rates of $209 for 10/29-10/31 and then the rate jumps to $249 for your remaining dates. Sounds a little better than $329.