When do the 2004 rates usually come out?

[swclark]

Trying to book for Feb 2004 and you cannot select those dates in any of the date ranges (only for cruises, not hotels). What is the typical timeframe for this?

And, can travel agents/disney book for these dates even though rates are not available yet?

 

[SAKPEG99OKW]

You can book, but are not guranteed a rate. I think.


Scott

 

[SeaSpray]

We've just began planning our trip for 2004 too, so I'm interested in the answer. I don't remember when the rates for each year come out, but I'm sure someone here will know

 

[welovedis]

Hi-
I booked Jan 2004 at AKL Concierge & BWI Concierge. The rate I was booked at was $480/night w/out tax, $535.20/night w/tax. The confirmation reads "Rate per room/per night--Rate Not Determined, Rate for 2003 is $480.00. So what they do is book your room at the regular season rack rate and then when the rates come out (sometime in late summer, early autumn) then the rate is adjusted. Also the rate would be adjusted if you called and could apply a code or AP rate.

I didn't understand what they did when I booked mine, but someone here was nice enough to explain it to me. It doesn't matter that I am going in value season, they still booked the regular season rack rate.

I was really flipping when I called and booked at that rate but I decided it was worth it to take a chance. The hardest part for me is coming up with a little over a thousand dollars to pay 2 1st night deposited since we are changing resorts during our stay. It irks me that the money is in their hands for about a year, but I'm just happy we are going!

Hope this helps!

 

[swclark]

Thanks! That's what I was hoping would happen..could still book, but they would adjust rates later.. we will need 6 rooms (going as a family) and I want to book us early so we can put in requests to try and stay together in same building/area...

 

[Scrapping Shawn]

I booked last week for Jan. 2004 at WL. They booked me at the current rate, but will change it when the 2004 rates come out. You can do the reservation yourself or travel agent,but they will use the current rate. You will have to put down a deposit of one night within a few weeks. So I am hoping with codes later in the year my deposit will pay for two nights instead of the one. I would go ahead and book, especially since you want six rooms. That way you can try to request them together, etc...