What's Going on for Veteran's Day?

juliesue

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My family and I just made last minute plans to go to WDW over the Veteran's Day weekend (11-6 through 11-11). I called to use my points and was told there were NO dvc rooms left in any property.

We then went through the list of deluxe resorts and there were NO rooms left. We finally got one of the last few rooms at Port Orleans.

Now, I can't lie. I was very disappointed that there was nothing left, even though I know I called on short notice. But I am still struggling to comprehend that Disney is saying they are hurting for business, and I can't get one DVC room that weekend!

I mean OKW has 65 buildings just by itself. Now I wonder if we will be able to get anywhere near the rides in the parks.

Is something special going on?:confused:
 
First off, it's NJ Week and it's also Super Soap Weekend. NJ Week is a week here in NJ where the public schools are out Nov 6 and 7 and some schools are closed on Election day the 4th. Some districts are closed the entire week, so it's a good week for New Jerseyites to take their kids out of school and miss minimal days (my kids have 3 half days) and go to WDW when it's supposed to be less crowded (not this year), cheaper, and very nice weather. I know at least 5 families that are planning on going down during this week, and I'm sure there are many more. We've never been during NJ week, but I'm sure we'll make the pilgrimage one year. Last year we took the Disney Wonder, this year we're going to St. John, and next year we'll be on the Disney Magic. It's a great week for us to go to the Caribbean for low season prices, so we'll usually go there during this time,.
 
Oh, that explains it. Well, I'm not interested in the soaps, so we will avoid those areas when those activities are going on. MGM is my kids least favorite park anyway.

I guess we will just have a good chance to make some new friends from NJ!
 
here in IL. some schools are off nov. 6th- 11th for teacher conf. and veterns day, and i believe the food & wine fest at epcot is still going on, i was also thinking of going, but i read that the allstars and one other resort was still available yesterday, im not interested in allstar being a dvc member its hard to stay at the allstars, sorry allstar nothing agaisnt them:p
i think if your are paying cash, i think you can still get a few other resorts. i also was looking into airfare to high and driving would take to long in those short amount of days, i would rather be there instead of being in the car more. i knew i should have booked spirit a couple of weeks ago $59 each way. :(
 

Disney has also offered some good discounts for this fall and we are within the 60 day "breakage" period, where any remaining DVC inventory has already been released for cash reservations.

... and BTW ... OKW has 49 buildings! ;)
 



















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