Easy Ques. - Book now & wait for discounts later?

[LoDivaLoca]

I'm hoping to go to the World 1/2-1/9...just remind me.... it's best to book now & wait for discounts later, right? I'm sure they'll be some for this slow time of the year, right?? RIGHT??

 

[mickeycw]

I would book now and then apply the discount when it becomes available. Make sure you can live with the cost in case a discount code doesn't come out!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

But book "room only" through CRO and not a package through WDTC. The change/cancellation policies are MUCH different.

 

[LoDivaLoca]

Cheshire, RIGHT, I remember that! (now that you mention it!).....soooo....how exactly can I assure booking thru CRO?

Thanks again

 

[disneychrista]

Book what you can afford now WITHOUT a discount. Then when / if discounts come out change your reservation. Having a reservation does not and will not increase your likelihood of getting a discounted room since discounts are based on availability of rooms at the time the discount is offered.

Meaning that in effect by holding a reservation you are decreasing the liklihood of their being a discount at that resort.

 

[n2mm]

disneychrista is absolutley correct. People do decrease the availability of discounts at a resort by booking at rack rate. I too believe you should book what you're willing to pay and if a discount comes out, great, or if you get a better room, even greater. Jan. is slow time and the possibility of discounts is good, but will you be gone before they are released? Since you're leaving on Jan. 2?

 

[OhMari]

I would like to go to in January 2-11, wouldn't discounted room rates come out in December.

We went in Easter vacation 03, and at the last minute my husband decided to go. When I called 2 weeks before departure date, I called AsSports and I got an upgrade for the same amount to Coronado or PORiverside. He went with Riverside and loved it.

 

[hercamore]

Not to worry, discounted room rates will come out in Dec. or earier for Jan.

I believe AAA discounts are already out if you have a AAA card.

I am waiting to book at Pop Century for DD's vacaiton Jan 9-16. Hoping to pay $49. rate.


herc

 

[LoDivaLoca]

UGH!!! What to do?? Ok, I think I WILL book from 1/2 to say 1/8 for now and see what happens (I've been dying to try out PopCentury!) Cause in the end, yes, I will be able to live with the rate (I can only afford the Value resorts there - as I am a shopping QUEEN when on vacay!)

Has anyone ever gotten that $49 rate for Jan.? Postcard or what??