Best Time to Book for Best Rates.....

MouseWife · 09-19-2006, 08:57 PM

I'd like to help my Chickie book some time at the Grand Californian Hotel.

She has an AP.

She was a bit overwhelmed at the prices she saw today for dates in the beginning of March.

I recall a time when the AP rates are released? When are we supposed to look for them?

And, I've also been able to get lower rates {most often} when I book closer to the date.

Any information, tips, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!!!

katiesue · 09-20-2006, 09:10 AM

I'm looking for rates in Jaunary and they suck as well. Last year I got Disneyland Hotel for $99 AP rate in January, but the rate didn't show up until around the first week in January.

The great rates seem to show up about 3-4 weeks out. What I've done in the past is book a decent rate off property that I can cancel, then keep checking with Disney weekly trying to get a good rate on property.

MouseWife · 09-20-2006, 12:05 PM

Thank you, katiesue.

I think that is what I will suggest to her. I know I've gotten the GC for $139. for a standard room close to travel.

I wonder, if she made reservations at the GC but got a better rate if they would penalize her? I think she should be safe as long as she follows the guidelines?

And...not that I've ever done it but do they offer AAA rates for Concierge?

09-19-2006, 08:57 PM	#1
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Best Time to Book for Best Rates..... I'd like to help my Chickie book some time at the Grand Californian Hotel. She has an AP. She was a bit overwhelmed at the prices she saw today for dates in the beginning of March. I recall a time when the AP rates are released? When are we supposed to look for them? And, I've also been able to get lower rates {most often} when I book closer to the date. Any information, tips, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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09-20-2006, 09:10 AM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I'm looking for rates in Jaunary and they suck as well. Last year I got Disneyland Hotel for $99 AP rate in January, but the rate didn't show up until around the first week in January. The great rates seem to show up about 3-4 weeks out. What I've done in the past is book a decent rate off property that I can cancel, then keep checking with Disney weekly trying to get a good rate on property. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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09-20-2006, 12:05 PM	#3
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Thank you, katiesue. I think that is what I will suggest to her. I know I've gotten the GC for $139. for a standard room close to travel. I wonder, if she made reservations at the GC but got a better rate if they would penalize her? I think she should be safe as long as she follows the guidelines? And...not that I've ever done it but do they offer AAA rates for Concierge? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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