Originally Posted By mickeynewe Something has to be going on at the resort, but does anyone know what? I've been calling trying to get good rates, but it is apparent that is NOT going to happen. All discounted rooms (for the standard AP discount) are sold out for the GC and DH. The PP has the standard AP discount still available. However, I'm not going to pay any of the rates quoted to me today. I'll stay down the street first, which is sad, because I really wanted to stay on property if possible. Rates quoted 08/24/06: Paradise pier (Std.) $215.oo (Theme Park) $225.00 Disneyland Hotel (pool view) $275.00 Grand California (std) $320.00 I just can't believe the Halloween festivities are bringing in this many people, especially since tickets are still available. So, does anyone know of any other major happenings on these dates? Thanks!
Originally Posted By snowwhite78 Maybe not a factor, but Utah schools have the 12th-16th off and it seems like everyone in the state goes to Disneyland over that time. Maybe other states have a similar fall break?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks for your info! Wow, that seems awfully early for a school break...the schools are just now going back in session!! Thanks again! ºoº
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I've been running into the same problem for September 15 to 19th and for November 29th to December 3rd. I know there's the marathon and the candlelight procession, but it wasn't that crowded when we were there for the candlelight procession weekend in 2004. And if people keep filling the hotels at high prices, there's no hope for reasonable prices for AP's. I sure hope it slows down after Christmas.
Originally Posted By fkurucz When the expensive hotels are booked in the off season, two words come to mind: Big Convention!
Originally Posted By momsalt1 I am also going Oct. 14-16 and had been hoping for some great AP rates....looks like there will not be any. I checked the convention calander and it did not look like there were any on those dates. Who knows, maybe eveyone is coming to see all the new Halloween festivities.
Originally Posted By sarasmom97 Most of Arizona also has a short fall break at that time (we start school in early August). You'll probably find alot of us at Disneyland that weekend.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I know a few of us are trying that week from our school because we have a non-student day on Friday and hope to make it a long weekend. However, this is getting frustrating. We do have ressies somewhere else so I guess I need a swift kick in the tush to tell myself to get over it. Its just we usually only make it to Disneyland once a year (twice if we are REALLY lucky) so I really enjoy staying on property!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Some conventions going on during your time period... 10/2 - 10/9 Natl Assn of Treasurers Religious Institutions: 800 people 10/18 - 10/22 Herbalife International: 7000 people 10/19 - 10/31 American Association of Retired Persons: 30000 Life@50+ people <a href="http://www.anaheimoc.org/conventioncalendar/calendar_events.asp" target="_blank">http://www.anaheimoc.org/conve ntioncalendar/calendar_events.asp</a>
Originally Posted By fkurucz Something is going on. The BW PPI and BW Anaheim Inn are also booked for those days. We made reservations for the following week (18-24), and after double checking the BW site, rates are up since we reserved, and the BW PPI is booked! I wonder if this has anything to do with DL's October schedule still not being published. Perhaps they are waiting to see how booked the good neighbor hotels get. It was pretty busy when we went last year mid- October as well. I chalked it up to the 50th, but maybe October is no longer the off season!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe *faints* Okay, that explains a LOT. Hope the parks won't be too crowded. Guess I'll forget about even trying for the rooms anymore. Still have a great room at Embassy so I will stop complaining!
Originally Posted By melissamarie I know most districts that have modified year round schedules get the first two weeks of October off. When I taught in Brentwood at least a third of my class would go to Disneyland at that time (as well as a lot of teachers too.)
