Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I've heard lots of reference to these retro rates for $59 a night on LP, but am curious where you find a calendar of dates retro rates are available?
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 The best time to book a retro rate is at the first of the year when they tend to post them in mass quantity. I booked my October room way back in late January. The rooms do go quickly. Keep checking back. Sometimes rooms with the retro rate come open, just usually not in the summer/peak season as they sell out and have no rooms available.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 This should be the right link: <a href="http://www.boards.hojoanaheim.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14" target="_blank">http://www.boards.hojoanaheim....=13&t=14</a>
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Thanks very much. So, do you have to have an Entertainment card then?
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I thought the ET rate and the AP rate are different. The ET rate gets you 50% off of the listed available retro night rates and the AP rate gets you 20% off all of the time. Did this change?
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x YOu can get the retro rates with an AP. If no retro rates are available, you get the 20%.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s Yes, keep checking back, even if you decide to book at another hotel. I've hit a Retro Rate a week before a trip, as often rooms will open up as a date arrives and they want to fill-up. I then book the Retro Rate and cancel at the other hotel to save hundreds.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I don't have an entertainment card, so I'll have to get one of those first Thanks for all the info!
Originally Posted By velo You don't need the card to make the reservation - just to check in. And, you need to talk to in-house reservations to get the rate.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Yes, definitely call during business hours and ask to speak to In-House. Sometimes it'll go to national reservations, and if you ask for the "retro rate" or "annual pass rate" and they don't know what you're talking about, call back and try again. Direct: 714.776.6120
Originally Posted By tashajilek From experience i would choose March. We had the worst weather possible in February and the parks closed early, rides were closed and parades and shows cancelled. Im sure it's not always like that, but i have sworn to never go in Feb again. I will be going in December and im praying to not have the same experience.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I wanted to go when it's as slow and cool as possible, and with small kids, early closing hours don't bother us. Although, since Jan/Feb are technically off season, there will most likely be rides down too. March is spring break so it'll be busy, but I wouldn't have to pull my kids out of school to go either. Decisions, decisions.
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^ The weather was so bad that our feet were soaked and we were cold and wet the entire time. I am from Vancouver and used to having wet weather, but on vacation it really was terrible. We would rather deal with crowds then deal with that ever again.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Maybe January would be better than Feb then. I think it's a much dryer month than Feb. But Haunted Mansion is down probably a good part of the month though too and Small World which is my husband's favorite ride! hehe
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 If you are looking for less busy, try to avoid Superbowl Sunday (used to be a great day, now "everyone" thinks it will be a great day.) Obvious days to avoid: MLK Day, Presidents Day or Washington/Lincoln's birthdays. OR piggy back a couple of days before or after these days and plan for BUSY I know most people know this but it never hurts to mention it again Have fun planning!!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Tasha, SoCal weather isn't easily predictable by month. I have worn shorts and tank tops many times on my birthday in early February and just yesterday I needed a sweatshirt during what should have been the warmest part of the day. Yes, February is in our rainy season, but some of our heaviest rain have happened in March and April (during a dry winter we call it "Miracle March" so a dry Feb, wet March happens enough to have a name).
