Last year was a little confusing because of the old Best Rate plan (no longer offered):
Check ins from 10/24/05-12/25/05 Annual Passholder "Best Rate Program" changed to 60 day advance purchase - became available on 8/25/05
Check in from 12/20/05-12/25/05 Annual Passholder "Best Rate Program" became available on 8/6/05
BUT in 2004 (before BR program):
Check ins 9/30/04-12/25/04 Annual Passholder room-only rates - became available on 8/25/04, expired on 12/25/04
And in 2003:
Check ins 10/2/03-12/26/03 Annual Passholder room-only rates -became available on 8/28/03, exp 12/26/03
So I'd say August should show some AP deals for this Xmas - I hope!
Edited to add: I see your dates start on 12/27 - can you back your dates up in case the AP rates are the same as offered previously, up to 12/25 check ins? Otherwise, unless this year's dates are different, you will miss AP rates by 2 days
