Major changes coming to Disney's Hotel Reservation System in 2008

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Just read this in my ALL EARS® Weekly Newsletter



Major changes are supposedly coming to Disney's hotel reservation system as of June 23, 2007. A new program is being implemented for all reservations beginning January 1, 2008. Pricing and rates for 2008 will become date-specific -- that is, you will pay a nightly rate based on that date, based on the season it falls under. For example, if you reserve the first night of your stay under the value season and nights two through five under peak season, you will no longer be able to maintain the value season rate for the entire reservation. In addition, premium rates will now be applied for dates considered to be premium, such as weekends. In theory, you could pay a different price for each night of your stay. On the bright side, you no longer have to split reservations and recheck into your hotel if your stay includes multiple seasons. No word on how this may affect Annual Passholder rates. When making room only reservations for 2008 you will be given a total price for your stay, unless you specifically ask for the rate for each night. Package pricing will not be broken down by day. We'll have more details as they are confirmed.

 

[mousy_in_canada]

Just read this in my ALL EARS® Weekly Newsletter



Major changes are supposedly coming to Disney's hotel reservation system as of June 23, 2007. A new program is being implemented for all reservations beginning January 1, 2008. Pricing and rates for 2008 will become date-specific -- that is, you will pay a nightly rate based on that date, based on the season it falls under. For example, if you reserve the first night of your stay under the value season and nights two through five under peak season, you will no longer be able to maintain the value season rate for the entire reservation. In addition, premium rates will now be applied for dates considered to be premium, such as weekends. In theory, you could pay a different price for each night of your stay. On the bright side, you no longer have to split reservations and recheck into your hotel if your stay includes multiple seasons. No word on how this may affect Annual Passholder rates. When making room only reservations for 2008 you will be given a total price for your stay, unless you specifically ask for the rate for each night. Package pricing will not be broken down by day. We'll have more details as they are confirmed.

That is going to be SO confusing.. and I think it will cost more in the long run!
Renting points seems better and better!

 

[MainStreetMouse]

Hmmm ....... maybe staying at Disney resorts Sunday thru Thursday will be the best option and find off site hotels Friday's and Saturdays.

 

[mousy_in_canada]

I was thinking of renting points from DVC from Sunday - Thursday but we were going to arrive on Saturday and I was going to pay Disney directly for that night since it is cheaper than renting weekend points, and this way we don't have to move after one day. but now I have to see which is cheaper when this starts. Any idea when this will be listed on their site the price per night?