Getting nervous that I haven't booked Oct. yet - should I worry about availability?

[jenjersnap]

We can't book our resort until the MNSSHP schedule comes out since we want to do an early October weekday date and it sound like the schedule can vary a little bit. I'm sure we're not the only ones! Do you think that availability will still be good in late April/early May as long as we call ASAP after the schedule is announced? DH really wants YC/BC because this will be our first trip where it will be warm enough to swim!

 

[InstImpres]

I would think you will be fine but this is F&W festival time and YB is popular for that. If YB is a deal maker, maybe you should consider making to ressies now and cancelling one later when the dates are confirmed

JMHO
Sandy

 

[mickeymousefan]

I was very nervous about the same thing. We had a trip planned for last week, but at the last minute, had to move the trip up to Dec 14-19th 2004. I was nervous because our trip included the weekend before Christmas and I was afraid there would be no availability at ASMo. 10 days before the trip, I was able to book a room online. I called to try to get a room discount, but I couldnt get it. I had to pay rack rate, but I was able to get a room on such short notice. I think you will be OK......

 

[henrylovespooh]

I thought this might help you. Here are the 2004 MNSSHP dates. I figured you could match these up with the October 2005 calendar and try to hedge your bets on which days to pick.

Dates for 2004: October 1, 3, 8, 12, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, and 31.


We love the party too and are going the week of October 15th. Enjoy!

 

[MinnieM21]

We're planning a late October trip also and I haven't booked our resort yet. I'm a little nervous about the same thing too since it seems like a even more popular time to go. October sounds like it's a great time, especially with MNSSHP and the F & W festival. It'll be our second trip to WDW! (and our very first in October!) I hope you won't have any trouble getting the resort for the dates that you want and have a fantastic trip.

I also have a question about availability during October. There's going to the the FUNAI golf classic from the 21-23, should I worry about the availability of the resorts, particularly the Grand Floridian around this time?

 

[barganhunter23]

Try calling disney reservations.The castmembers are great.I love when they come out with the discounted rates for the Disney Hotels.But generally those rates come out with only a couple of months to spare so I usually book a room in the hotel I am interested in at the going rate.They get my deposit and when the discounted rate comes out I can modify my reservation and move the date around a bit to accomodate our plans and I have never had a problem .
In fact, I just reserved a room at AKL for October 2005 and the castmember was extremely helpful and told me I can apply my discount when it comes available.
I also will be going to MNSSHP but I understand they have the party several days a week throughout the month. Enjoy the planning. October is a great time to go!This will be our first MNSSHP-can't wait!

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

We booked our October room, in 2003, in May. Even with the Fairy Tale Package, we had our choice of resorts.

 

[jenjersnap]

Thanks, everyone! As I mentioned, I think there can be some variation in the scheduling of MNSSHP and that is why I didn't want to book. However, I think I am going to put my eggs in one basket for right now and hope they have one that first Sunday in October - that way we catch the last few days of value season too.

 

[Luigi's Girl]

Thanks, everyone! As I mentioned, I think there can be some variation in the scheduling of MNSSHP and that is why I didn't want to book. However, I think I am going to put my eggs in one basket for right now and hope they have one that first Sunday in October - that way we catch the last few days of value season too.

I believe if you start your vacation during value season, you get the whole stay at that rate too!