How late can I modify a room reservation?

[mjmouse77]

I know that with my room only reservation, I have to cancel 5 days in advance for a refund. What if an emergency arises within those days? Am I able to modify the reservation to a later date (without canceling)? How close to my check in date could I modify? I realize there may be different rates involved. There's a chance due to a family member's declining health that I might need to change my trip, and I don't want to lose the full amount if that happens. It's a 2 night room res at Pop. TIA.

 

[Shellyb84]

I know that with my room only reservation, I have to cancel 5 days in advance for a refund. What if an emergency arises within those days? Am I able to modify the reservation to a later date (without canceling)? How close to my check in date could I modify? I realize there may be different rates involved. There's a chance due to a family member's declining health that I might need to change my trip, and I don't want to lose the full amount if that happens. It's a 2 night room res at Pop. TIA.

I've been able to modify a reservation as late as 1 day prior on my MDE account.

 

[Best Aunt]

From a Room Only email confirmation:

CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to receive a refund of your deposit, including credit card deposit transactions, notification of cancellation must be received at least 5 days prior to your arrival date. To cancel or modify a reservation, call (407)-W-DISNEY(934-7639) or you can cancel or make changes to many reservations online by visiting DisneyWorld.com/MyTrip and signing in to your Disney account. If your reservation can be canceled or changed online, it will have a Cancel or Modify Reservation link next to it. Just select the link to start the cancellation or change process. If you don’t see the Cancel or Modify Reservation link, please contact us at (407) W‑DISNEY (407‑934‑7639). Additionally, if you are holding any other types of reservations, such as dining, those reservations will not be cancelled unless you cancel them or advise us to cancel them.

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS
Changes to reservation, including but not limited to change in travel dates, length of stay or hotel accommodations, are subject to availability at the time the change is made and guest is responsible for paying any increase in price resulting from the change.

 

[mjmouse77]

So it seems that I would be able to change the dates, up until the day before check in possibly, and avoid cancellation charges? I'd just need to pay any changes in room rate. That's what I'm understanding. If that's the case, then it's a weight off my shoulders.

 

[Shellyb84]

So it seems that I would be able to change the dates, up until the day before check in possibly, and avoid cancellation charges? I'd just need to pay any changes in room rate. That's what I'm understanding. If that's the case, then it's a weight off my shoulders.

That is correct. We once tried to plan a last minute trip (literally, the day before) and booked a room, but the logistics just didn't work out so we decided not to go. I modified the dates, and then was able to cancel with no penalty because the modified reservation was over 5 days out.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

So it seems that I would be able to change the dates, up until the day before check in possibly, and avoid cancellation charges? I'd just need to pay any changes in room rate. That's what I'm understanding. If that's the case, then it's a weight off my shoulders.

Yes, you can modify it up to the day before check-in and just pay any changes in room rate.