I found something to do.
I've never made a room request before, but I think I will be this time. I have been pondering it for a couple of days now, and I think I've narrowed it down.
Is it better to request the specific area and then the "why," or tell them what you're looking for and then specify the specific place? I would have called already, but since reservations is down this morning, I have more time to deliberate.
Anyone got any knowledge or experience in room requests?
They don't care about the WHY, unless it is a medical reason and usually then you need a handicap room anyhow. But otherwise, they don't care about the why really. Before we became DVC, we faxed our requests about a week out and then called to follow up and ensure they got them. YOu also want to call (now) and have them noted on your reservation. So I would do both.
The simpler you are, the better your chances. also- put FIRST whatever is most important. so do your requests in order of priority- if you want first floor more than you want a certain building etc. Don't get too specific like a certain room #, i hear that gets hard. You can be broad too if you don't have a certain floor or building request- like maybe close to elevator, close to pool etc.
Also- I've found that if I didn't get our request when I check in, it doesn't hurt to ask......ask if they have something else available instead. Last December 2010, I had asked for high floor, even numbered at BLT (even numbered tend to have better luck getting an MK view)----when i checked in, they had me on like the 4th floor. I asked if they had anything higher and they moved us. So don't be afraid to ask at check in if you don't get what you want......all they can say is no.
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TIPs!
thats a good one to be thinking of.......hmmm what room should I request for POR party of 5, I know they only have a certain section for 5, any suggestions from anyone?
at POR, we always like requesting Alligator Bayou 14 or 15, it was near the food court/main buildings. I did recently read that due to the refurbishment of POR rooms, they will no longer have the trundle bed (they are changing to queen beds now, vs full). They will have a bed that folds out of the bench instead.
here is what I found on the new change
So YES, the fifth person bed option IS staying, but not as a trundle bed (as they won't fit with the new queen beds). The new option will be a fold-down bed which is actually slightly bigger than the current trundle beds, and it will allow smaller adults to use it rather than just kids. It will be located on the wall, beneath the new flat-screen television (which will also be wall-mounted) and will fold down on top of a lower, wider drawer unit. Princess and the Frog fans will spot some fun themed details on the inside of the new fold-down unit and also on the comforter pillows on the main queen beds. Oh, and AB fans will love to hear that the existing floor tiling in the bathroom and vanity areas will be staying, as it was only installed fairly recently. The general rustic concept will be staying too, but "on steroids" as one resort manager commented.
On the downside, one other thing that I learned it that the option to have an extra roll-away bed brought into the other areas (Magnolia Bend and French Quarter) will no longer be available with the queen beds, meaning that Alligator Bayou will be the ONLY option for families of five. There will also definitely be no King Bed rooms available in the new Royal Room areas (which we already knew from the booking site). __________________
I'm in Texas, too... Houston to be exact. I know what you mean about being too hot to swim! It was a swelteringly hot and humid summer here, and it often deterred me from walking to my car to go to the store - forget spending any amount of time outside! I'm hoping our mild winter will be followed up by a mild summer... I'm the eternal optimist.
The summers are killer! I am in Dallas (well Plano, just north of DFW). I know Houston is even worse.
I need some suggestions... I've talked DH into considering a November trip but I have to keep it from breaking the bank so I need a discount or the best option would be
free dining. The dining plan is key for us so I don't have to hear him complain about the price on EVERY menu at EVERY meal.
Our last trip was at Easter 3 years ago and while it was crowded, I thought we made out fine so Thanksgiving doesn't scare me, but we can be flexible with the dates to some degree.
I was looking at POR because of the family of 5 issue.
Do I book now and hope for a discount? I keep getting emails from Disney Destinations but they are for spring. What would be my best bet for reserving and a discount code coming along?
TIA!
I would book now, especially if you want Thanksgiving week, it will book up fast. If a discount comes out, you can apply it to your ressie.
) is a discount will be released to Disney Visa card holders on Thursday, March 1st and then released to the public on Monday, March 5th.
Any discount would be wonderful!
Seriously though I am considering switching to a less expensive resort. Comments welcome 
