Is WL really $675 a night for Xmas for deluxe room?

[HeatherC]

Hi Everyone: I am looking to book next Christmas (2007) and thought we might stay at the WL for a few nights during Christmas week. I realize the rates are not out yet, but just checked mousesavers to get an idea of what it might be.

Should I really expect to pay $675 a night. Is that what people are truly paying or do I need to do something to get that rate down. Even if AAA rate was available, wouldn't that only save about $60 - $70?

Am I doing something wrong in calculating this? I guess I am totally shocked that the rooms are that expensive.
We always stay offsite ---basically for the extra room, but wanted to stay onsite for a few nights just to see the decorations.

Any info/advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks.
Heatherc

P.S. We wouldn't qualify for a resident rate, and don't have AP's - although depending on how much it might save me, I'd consider it. But would they even be available then in all likelihood?

 

[limabeanmom2003]

Looks like rates are out for next Christmas on the website. I just looked up the price for a standard room and it is about $400 a night.

 

[Advance The Man]

We're leaving in the morning (Saturday, Dec 16th) for a few days. It is not worth paying holiday rack rates it in my opinion. We will be staying at FW Cabins at $170± per night with the AP rate. The Contemporary was $220± during this same time. Exactly 7 days from now these rates will undoubtedly double or maybe more. It's a great weekend to go, not a lot of traffic, yet all of the xmas lights and decorations are up. You may want to consider this same time next year for drastic savings.

 

[hercamore]

Yes, that's $675 per nite for the fanciest room during xmas week!

save yourself a lot of money by going the weeks before and using a AAA or even an AP discount mightr be worth it.

herc.

 

[HeatherC]

Thank you so much for your replies! Wow that's a lot of money for a bed. The reason I priced that room was because there are 5 of us and I don't think the standard rooms sleep 5.

Would consider going before Xmas, but with the kids and school and parties, etc.., I think we are considering after. We also tend to go for about 10 days.

Thanks again.
HeatherC

 

[bab31]

There are a couple of alternatives for you. I believe you can put 5 in a room at riverside. And there are suites at allstars. You may also consider renting points to get into a deluxe at DVC for a nice rate. You will definetly need to plan ahead for renting points at that time of year.

 

[HeatherC]

Thanks...I knew about the other resorts, but we wanted to stay at WL. Guess that won't happen now...and truthfully, I'm ok with that. I would be kicking myself the whole time about paying that much for a hotel room. Just a personal choice since we go so often.

We are staying at the new Bonnet Creek in another month or so and are considering staying there again in December. Even their 4 bedroom villa isn't as much money as WL for that time.

Thanks again to everyone.

HeatherC