What were AP rates like in Nov/Dec?

[triplefigs]

We are going Nov 29-Dec 6 and staying at WL. We have 2 rooms, Woods View (2 adult/3 children under 9). Trying to decide if it would be worth buying one AP to get the AP Rates (if they come out). 6 day Adult MYW + Hopper is around $245. One adult AP would be $425, so about $200 more. Currently we have a AAA rate of $195 per night per room. If the AP rates are much lower, it would definitely be worth buying one AP! Staying 7 nights.

Do I have to have the AP to book the rates (if and when codes are released?) Or do you just call CRO and book it and buy the AP right before you arrive? I know you have to have it at check in, but didn't know if you need it to book a room. I'd want to get it as late as possible to save all the days! Can you buy an AP at AAA?

Thanks for any help. Just trying to figure out the best deal!

 

[hightown]

Last November, the AP discount on a deluxe was $90.00 off per night. Didn't matter what category room, ie water view, courtyard, std, it was a flat $90 off.

Nov 2003 was much, much better with 45% off any category.

With the crowds this year, would guess it will be $90 off but availability may be very, very limited.

I just bought APs for this year but figured it would pay off in the long run with days used. I did get a AP discount for our trip in March and that's icing on the cake

 

[fam4jc]

I am also planning a late Nov early Dec trip for 2005 (11/28 thru 12/5). You don't need to buy your AP until AFTER you have applied the AP code to your reservation. That way you can know for sure if it saves you money or not - it probably will since even at $90 off per night, times 7 nights thats $630 less the extra $200 for the AP, its still a $430 savings. Are you on a room only reservation? That is very important. The AP code won't apply to packages.

I would just wait and watch for the code and call right away. From what I understand, the WL books quickly with AP rates.

Have a great trip!