Has this ever happened to anyone else?

[disneyjunkie]

On Friday I decided to change our trip from August to Thanksgiving. This way we'll get to do MVMCP, CP, Osbourne Lights and all of the other Christmas stuff. I called Friday to book All Star Sports for Nov. 27-Dec.2. I was told that only music was available. I called back Saturday and was told the same thing so I booked music.

Well, I just called back to see if anything has opened up at Sports. The CM told me that she didn't have anything for 11/27-12/2, but did have 11/26-12/2 How could this be??

I booked the room for 11/26-12/2 then called backed and had the first night taken off of the reservation.

 

[jldriscoll]

Never had that happen but I'm not surprised it did. The way they block off rooms is a mystery!!

I just wanted to say.... sounds like you handled it the right way!

Way to work around the system!

 

[CamColt]

We had the same thing happen to us at ASMO! We wanted 5 nights that werent available. Then we asked for a quote for 6 nights(5 of the same as the previous request), and suddenly it was available. We had every intention of keeping the 6 nights, until a good rate came out for the Poly and we switched the last night to there. So in the long run, we got the original 5 days that werent available.

 

[Boots]

That is a little strange. Who knows???

 

[swclark]

I haven't been able to figure it out either... When we were booking for xmas time, we found that by booking one day earlier (same # of days) we received the value season rate instead of the peak season.. even though the only day in value season is the first day we will arrive. We saved $600 dollars in hotel room alone just by moving our vacation ahead one day. It's amazing! I was shocked that they didn't adjust the rate from the 2nd day on.. a lot of hotels will changes rates during your stay when you cross a weekend/busy time. It was a happy surprise (so we are going to cirque de soleil)

 

[WDW2000]

Your experience seems to be the norm to me. I have had similiar experiences almost every trip I book. It's like a game, but if you are persistent and willing to put in the effort you can be a winner everytime!! I have always been able to get the resort I want (even when initially being told it's booked) just by calling numerous times a day. It's amazing how things can change from one CM to the other at CRO. The key is to keep calling back until you get a CM who is willing to go out of their way to help you.

 

[paulmc80]

I've had teh same experience when booking. Always figured that's why WDW CRO didn't usualy give out an 800 numberas a matter of practice.