Sudden change in plans due to hurricane

[ChefBilly]

I'm flying out a night earlier than planned. I was nervous about my flight being cancelled due to the storm, so I changed it to take off Wednesday night.

Now I need to find a place to stay for one night - this Wednesday night.

My original plan (it's just me) was to hop a Mears Shuttle to one of the All Stars and see what they had. Someone mentioned to me that sometimes if you show up late with no reservations, you can get a 'rack rate' (I think she meant a lower rate) on the spot.
My flight arrives (if it's on time) at 10:30 p.m. - which means I wouldn't be hitting Disney property until 11-11:30, I guess.

Ever hear of this happening at the All Stars? Can you just walk up and request a reduced rate?

Or... I'm debating on finding a cheap hotel off-site. What would you do?

Thank you for any last minute advice!!

 

[Kimberle]

I don't know about that. But you could always stay at the Hyatt Hotel right in MCO. We stayed there the night before a very early flight. It's a very nice hotel. You could take the shuttle out the next day.

Why don't you just call the Allstars? I'd sure hate to show up & find their is no room.

 

[magicplace4me]

Personally I would at least call ahead to see if there is any availability even if I didn't book ahead. But myself I would either book at the All Stars now (peace of mind), or since your getting in so late I would book an inexpensive room at one on the Airport hotels then leave in the AM for my Disney vacation with a few more $$ in my pocket!

Have Fun!

 

[zurgswife]

I'd call the allstars right now and see what the cheapest rate is then I'd go to Hotelkingdom and see what the best rate a decent hotel is...looks like you can get a one bedroom villa at Wyndham Palms resort for $55 for wednesday night..

Good luck...

 

[LadyLt]

Originally posted by ChefBilly


My original plan (it's just me) was to hop a Mears Shuttle to one of the All Stars and see what they had. Someone mentioned to me that sometimes if you show up late with no reservations, you can get a 'rack rate' (I think she meant a lower rate) on the spot.
My flight arrives (if it's on time) at 10:30 p.m. - which means I wouldn't be hitting Disney property until 11-11:30, I guess.

Ever hear of this happening at the All Stars? Can you just walk up and request a reduced rate?

What no one else has told you is that "rack rate" is the full rate for the time you go. It is NOT a discount rate. It is the highest published rate. So at the All Stars right now it is either $89.00 or $99.00 a night. (I'm not positive on their rack rate in Value season.)

So you will be better off to call ahead. Even a AAA discount would be lower. But you must arrange that through CRO or WDTC. It is not available at the Front Desk.

 

[Aprille]

2003 value season rack rate at All Stars is $77 (standard view) and $87 (preferred view) plus 12% hotel tax.

If you have an AP or are a member of AAA I would call and see if a discount is available for your date. Otherwise the rack rate is what you can expect. I don't think I'd take my chances on just showing up and a room being available. If you're unable to take advantage of a discount and are willing to pay the rack rate to be on-site, go ahead and book a room.

Edited to add: Kimberle - I've been meaning to tell you that I just love the photo of your daughter with Mickey in your sig. It's adorable.

 

[hercamore]

Hi,

If it were me, I would do priceline for an airport hotel. You can get a nice hotel better than Allstars for less than $30 a nite very close to the airport. They all have shuttles.

herc.

 

[lmhall2000]

Once we got down there we realized our planned accomodations weren't going to work out- so we were driving around at 9:30 trying to find a place- we called 407-WDISNEY and talked to CRO- they gave us a GREAT rate for the AKL but then told us we might get a better rate as a walk up- we tried the walk up and they scoffed at the rate CRO had confirmed with us! So I went back to the car- cellphoned CRO again indeed got the killer rate and smiled all the way to check-in! So you can try and call CRO when you get to the airport- or tomorrow and explain the situation sweetly- magic happens!
Tara

 

[ChefBilly]

Well, rather than be nervous all the way down, I booked All Star Music for one night.
When I called, they said they had vacancies at all three All Stars - yet in the next breath she said the package has everything very busy.
Either way, I'm set.
Thanks for all the advice.

 

[mickeymouse70]

I am glad that you were able to get a room. have a great time