Originally Posted By AZDisneyDan My wife and i are trying to decide when to go to DL. During the week of Dec 6-10th the hotel prices are actually higher than the week of Dec 13-17th. We are worried that Sat the 17th will be really crowded-but if all the hotels are more expensive the 6-10th does that mean crowds will be heavier? Any advice would be great!!! We are confused!!!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I was told when I booked our DH by a CM on the phone that when the hotel's start to book up the prices go up. I just called the other day trying to get a AP discount for Dec. and they told me that the senior rate that we have booked at $165 now had gone up to $225 and the hotel was booking up so the prices went up. I'm not 100 percent positive on this but that is what I understood.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe It is my understanding also that the week of the 13th-17th is quieter. I actually have reservations for that week that I will be cancelling since we are going earlier (yay...just 9 days away).
Originally Posted By Perdie the 13-17th does have cheaper hotels than the 6th-10th, does that mean it will be slower CLOSER to Christmas
Originally Posted By AZDisneyDan The answer to Perdie's question will determine which week we go!! Anyone have input?? Darkbeer??
Originally Posted By mickeynewe The closer you get to Christmas, the busier it will get. For some reason, that is just a slower time than other weeks typically. Also, keep in mind that this is not a typical year so all weels have the possiblity of having greater crowds.
Originally Posted By Perdie So is there a correlation between hotel prices from one week to another and the crowds in the parks?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Yes. The "fuller" the hotels get (and most people staying at the resort are going to the parks) the higher the price to stay.
