Why can't I get the value season rate?

[aliandjim2003]

I just called to check availability for a campsite at Fort Wilderness for 9 nights beginning on December 19. The CM told me that there was no availability beginning on the 19th, but if I book starting on the 20th, then I can get 9 nights no problem. I said thanks and called back asking for one night on the 19th. CM says yes, they have a site. I then told her about wanting 9 nights and said that part of the reason I wanted to check in on 12/19 was that the rates were much lower, since my stay would begin during value season. She understood but told me that the system would not let her book for that many nights; in fact, it would only allow one night at that rate.
A couple of months ago when I was checking rates, the CM I spoke with actually encouraged me to check in on the 19th, saying that I would be able to get my whole stay at the value season rate. She used it as a selling point.
So what gives? Is there anything I can do at this point? I know it sounds cheap, but I am on a tight budget and the cost per night almost doubles if I check in on the 20th.

 

[PMart]

I think you are correct, call again I know I have made ressies during value season and as long as the first day of the ressies were during that time the price was honored for the entire stay, I have also had to make two ressies once I made a 1 night ressie during regular season and then 5 nights at value price and never had a problem I would call again Good Luck

I have never stayed at Fort Wilderness but I can't see why the policy would be any different

 

[cindala]

Call back and try checking in on the 19th for 7 nights. If they can't book you for 9 nights, maybe numbers less than that will get you the value rate.

Then call back and add on the days to the 7 nites that you need. Even if they won't let you do that, then at least you will be paying the value rate for most of your stay. Good luck!