September, and value season for deluxe extends till the end of September (which is when we are going) and for Value resorts, value season ends on 9/13. It was a little over $100per night, but for Poly I was considering, but in the end we need 2 bathrooms!
And I did BC too, and I think it was only $40-50 per night more too. I can't find my original figures.
Hey...that's my motto too...You never know!
I just checked my same dates and room rates were higher than they were in February. Poly was $422 and now $492, CR was $330 and now $385; still could not find my BC pricing.
When are you going???
I hope to go November 15th - 24th. I actually decided this was better than my first week of December dates anyway as it will give my autism spectrum son more time to recuperate from all the excitement before heading back into school. 
As a child, we only stayed at Contemporary (or off site), but I ALWAYS wanted to stay at Poly; perhaps that is why I am obsessed with staying there.
I considered staying there with 5 plus toddler (price not that much different than AoA), but you don't realize how much stuff and space those little guys take up!
But, there are a couple great things about Poly with toddlers - the zero entry pool and water play area was a huge hit for us when our youngest were both 1.5 years. Also, being able to keep all 3 kids in their stroller all the way from the hotel room into the parks (and back) was priceless!
If I can get free dining in 10 days, not that I'm counting,
My back up plan is January 30th - Feb 9th. Hopefully with one of the various discount offers.
A preferred room at POR AB (I likely would have to switch this for FD I know) is only $236 for my November dates and $225 for January, so I guess I shouldn't really complain. Unfortunately DH wants to keep the whole trip under $5,000, including airfare. He also doesn't "get" the "magic" or understand why it is easier to have a dining plan, so FD would be WONDERFUL! Now, I suspect when he sees the kids faces when we are down there, he will see the magic, but he has only been to WDW once, in high school for senior week. He probably thought he was too cool to have fun in Disney.
I haven't gotten anything done since this thread was opened! Already addicted! I'll be there Oct 29- Nov 5. Have room and tickets reserved at POFQ!!!!!! CANNOT WAIT!
I don't know from personal experience, but I believe they do if there is availability.
Was wondering wher you have been!!
Better than being outside in the heat wave we are having.
That is a good size bunch for one room!
Do they usually keep any refurbs quiet until they are all finished?
and missing four days of school should not be a big deal. My son in starting his junior year and I'm doing the same thing. The last time he went to disney was four years ago and were celebrating my mom's 70th birthday with my sister's family so I'm not letting him miss out on this. But yay for fd. It really doesn't save us alot but it gets us to try some different restaurants.
