Resort Availibility

[lynzi2004]

I’m am the type of Disney planner that plans a year in advance and drives myself crazy with getting everything just how I want it. But yesterday, I got the idea that I might just be able to take my niece to Disney for her birthday with my DD and SIL in February. Flights are still fairly cheap so that was a go and my biggest concern. But then when I went to look for resorts, there was nothing moderate and below left! And I was really just wanting a value since there would only be 4 of us. Of course, her birthday falls on a Friday and I actually think it might be marathon weekend. But for those of you who book last minute, does much ever open up? Would I be better to look within the 30 day window or wait till like 5 days out?

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Our next trip is late this month and I'm still poking around at resort availability. At the 30 day mark, many rooms became available and it's still changing every day. I would just keep checking. You could also consider Swan/Dolphin, though you would need to book your own transportation to and from the airport. They're pricing can sometimes be in line with a WDW moderate.

 

[FSU Girl]

Try looking at Disney Springs hotels. They are much cheaper than Disney hotels and have a lot of the same perks. You would just need to figure out transportation to the parks, their buses aren't frequent. Uber is a good way to get to the parks.

 

[abner1776]

As the previous posters have mentioned the Disney Springs hotels and a great value as well as the Swan/Dolphin hotels. You may also look into Saratoga Springs because even though it's a deluxe resort, it's rates can be less than other deluxe resorts and it's right next to Disney Springs.

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Also try Priceline

 

[LSUmiss]

Make sure it’s not looking for discounted rooms. Discount rooms at Pop are sold out for the week we are going in Feb but rack rate still available.

 

[SG131]

How many nights are you hoping to stay? Sometimes with the booking algorithms it won’t show availability for a 3 night stay but if you put in 6 all of a sudden a room is available.

 

[poohbear2]

I was able to get a day added on to my Pop reservation on the 12th of Dec. I was looking at 430am the 3rd. Keep trying.

 

[lynzi2004]

Thank you all for the replys! I’ve been checking daily and starting to see some thing pop up here and there so I’m hopeful!

 

[mamabunny]

Don't forget - you can check the ESPN WOS calendar to see what's going on at WOS during that time as well. If there's cheer/dance competitions especially, those big groups can fill up the Values really quickly.

 

[Disneyhanna]

I’m not sure about values but I was checking every day for our last stay for discount availability to pop up for our stay at AKL. A few nights before our stay (after 5 day cancellation window) our exact room became available with the discount and I was able to modify my reservation online! So if you book the dates you need there is definitely a chance of something cheaper becoming available last minute, you just may have to risk that not happening and still paying for a more expensive resort if it doesn’t happen.

 

[lynzi2004]

So some availability has opened up at All-Star Movies which was the exact resort I was really wanting. BUT only if I book a 5 night stay instead of a 4 night. Can I book it online and then call in and cancel a night or will they cancel the whole reservation?

 

[Babsy]

So some availability has opened up at All-Star Movies which was the exact resort I was really wanting. BUT only if I book a 5 night stay instead of a 4 night. Can I book it online and then call in and cancel a night or will they cancel the whole reservation?

you can try to cancel the one night by calling CRO after booking for 5 nights. Calling will get you a CM that probably won't be able to help. However, they are able to call guest services and access someone that CAN help. It is just a matter of getting someone willing to go to the extra effort for you.

good luck!