January through February 2006

[Disney Anna]

My husband floored me by saying he would LOVE to go to WDW next year! The last time he went I had to drag him in 1999. Suffice it to say, I want to book now before anything changes.

We will stay at either the Wilderness Lodge of Polynesian resort. Would like to go when rates are the lowest in either January or February 2006.

When would be best time to go (approx 6 days) to avoid crowds...

Does anyone know the rates for this time?

Does anyone know the AAA rates for this time? I am a member.

Does anyone know the AP rates for this time? I will buy an AP and book now if it is worth my while.

Thanks. I'm so excited!

 

[HLAuburn]

We're going then, too! We're still up in the air about which week, but I think most weeks in January are good (low crowds) especially if you avoid the marathon weekend and MLK weekend. For Feb, anytime before President's week is ideal. Value season is all of Jan and Feb thru the 15th. Rack rates (the highest you'd pay with no discounts) are $205 for WL standard view/$240 woods view, and the Poly is $315 garden/$410 lagoon. You can get a AAA discount of about 15% these rates.
As of right now, there are no AP rates out for that time. It's still up for debate whether there will even be any, and if they are released, it probably won't be until December. There's a new "Best Rate" program out now, but you have to actually have an AP to check rates and book. You can do a search to find out more about it.
Personally, I think your best bet is to make a room-only AAA reservation through central reservations at Disney, and hope for a discount.

Hope this helps! Good luck planning