Why is Disney so expensive 3/4-3/8???

[barbarabini]

Why are all the room prices at Disney so high for these dates? Is any code expected to come out?
I am getting 300 - 400 a nite for WL, BC, YC. When I went during the summer I paid 134 for WL. 300 seems really really high. (with no tickets) Any advise? I can only go that week and we are going with the grandparents and a 16 month old.

 

[LilMamiBella]

Why are all the room prices at Disney so high for these dates? Is any code expected to come out?
I am getting 300 - 400 a nite for WL, BC, YC. When I went during the summer I paid 134 for WL. 300 seems really really high. (with no tickets) Any advise? I can only go that week and we are going with the grandparents and a 16 month old.

How did you get the price ($134) for WL?

 

[barbarabini]

i went early august and used a general room code from Mousesavers.com - Also i had a room that looked right down on the courtyard and pool

 

[debbiedoo]

Spring Breaks!! and right before easter. Very busy time of year.

 

[Kimberle]

March is Peak season, July is Value season.

 

[helenk]

Have you tried a moderate resort? We've stayed at the POFQ and really like it. The themeing was great, it is a small resort, all the buildings were a short walk to the food court.

 

[DebbieB]

A code for Jan 1 to April 16 was already out. It expired 12/01/04. The only discounts now are AP or AAA.

 

[freediverdude]

Well from mid-Feb until mid-April is considered "peak season" for the Disney resort rates, they go way up during those two months, that's why. As a Florida resident I usually kinda avoid those couple months cause it's not worth the prices. Plus I don't really see where Disney is any busier those two months than at some other times, like mid-summer and October and November during Food and Wine Festival, when the rates are lower. I guess they decided to make their profit during those months, lol.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

March is Peak season, July is Value season.

July is value season? I looked on the rack rates on wdwinfo and it only shows AUGUST as summer dates that are value season- which won't work for us because our children will be in school then. We'd go in July instead of June if it was value season- are you sure about that?

 

[mousefan]

Value Resorts
All-Star Movies
All-Star Music
All-Star Sports
Pop Century

Value Season: January 1 - February 16, August 28 - October 4, November 27 - December 19

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Caribbean Beach
Coronado Springs
Port Orleans
Value Season: January 1 - February 16, August 28 - October 4, November 27 - December 19

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Animal Kingdom Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
Boardwalk Inn
Contemporary
Grand Floridian
Polynesian
Yacht & Beach Club
Value Season: January 1 - February 16, July 5 - October 4, November 27 - December 19





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Fort Wilderness Cabins & Homes
Old Key West
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Value Season: January 1 - February 16, July 5 - October 4, November 27 - December 19

 

[JJsmama]

We're booked at WL for March 2005. Unfortunately, I think we are paying $325 per night--and we booked it months ago.

 

[nwdisgal]

The weather is starting to get real nice in March in Florida and people up North are ready for their dose of sun, plus the Easter holiday, Spring Break, etc. I hear you about the rates though... I am having a hard time finding availability for some of my dates (later in March) for any of the resorts at any price ; ) You might want to consider a moderate? Or you could purchase an AP and try for an AP rate. When I called, they still had some AP rates in March at AKL and WL. Good luck!

 

[barbarabini]

After someone here mentioned the AP - I checked the rate. The AKL was available for 189 with tax for pool view -- down fro mthe 300 originally quoted. B/c I need 2 rooms, buying the AP will save me about 700 bucks.

So thank you all for the info!!!

 

[rcraw45425]

I'm very glad I purchased the AP! WE are going on Wednesday, got YC for ~$200 plus tax with the AP, rack rate was ~$325 a night plust tax. Right there I have more than recouped the cost of the AP!