We are thinking of staying at HRH for a couple of days (Sun.-Thurs) before we go to Disney. When dot he Oct. rates/special starting coming out. we are going the 17th-21st and nothing is out yet.
The are currently three discounts (that I know of) available around your date.
The first is the SuperHero discount that some were able to use by participating in the SuperHero promotion during the SuperBowl. It's only available to those who received the SuperHero voucher as they need to show the voucher when checking in or they will be charged rack rates. It's identical to the Super Saver Rate except it's valid for the entire year while the Super Saver Rate is valid until Oct. 8.
The second is the AAA rate. This rate isn't as good a the SuperHero rate but at least it is a discount. In order to secure this rate, most people have had to call the Universal Hotel reservation line and book it with them. This is the rate I'm currently using.
There is also an AP rate but that rate is currently worse than the AAA rate.
Hopefully, within the next month or two, Universal releases better AP rates for October, or extends the current Super Saver rate until the end of the year.