How far ahead have you booked?

[ChefBilly]

What's the absolute farthest out from a trip that you've booked accomodations?
Is there a limit?
Thanks!

 

[DisneyFan79]

I don't think there is a limit. They will reserve a room for you, but you will not know how much the room will be until the new rates for that year come out. I booked my December 2003 trip in Nov 2002. Hope this helps!!!

 

[cinmell]

The longest I've booked in advance is 13 months.

 

[CrzyforPiglet]

14 months -- I reserved in October 2002 for December 2003!

 

[MissyinNM]

We want to reserve our room for next February, and I was told we could not reserve a room until the rates were released for 2004. Any idea when this will occur?

 

[lizzie64]

Missy,

That doesn't sound right. I've always reserved my rooms at least 13 months out. They've always told me that they can place the ressie, but they can't give me a rate.

Are you calling CRO directly or going through a travel agent?

 

[DebbieB]

I booked about 14 months in advance for October 1998 & 1999. Disney Club discounts used to come out in August, so I got 20% off (October was value season then).

Now that I belong to DVC, I book BWV 11 months ahead for December and OKW 7 months ahead for May.

 

[MissyinNM]

I called CRO, but maybe I should call back and see if another agent is more helpful. (although he was very nice)

 

[KLL]

I booked Aug. 1, 2002 for our Nov. 22 - 30, 2003 trip. That is about 16 months before the trip. I got a AAA rate of 20% off the rack rate.

 

[MissyinNM]

But I am looking at a home away from home resort. I am now thinking I may not be able to reserve this far in advance becuase DVC members can't make reservations until 11 months out. Do you think that would be correct?

 

[DisneyFan79]

Home away from Home can only be booked 7 months out for non DVC members. They have to make sure all of their members get a place at their home resort for that time frame. Hope this helps!!!

 

[minnie56]

10 years ahead!!

That's when we booked for New Years 1999/2000......The Millenium!
And....we paid a deposit at that time and the full balance 2 years prior in order to lock-in the 'great' price!

 

[MissyinNM]

That sure does help. I just thought about that, and I was sure DVC members should have priority above non-members. I'll just have to wait!