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Thanks for the suggestion...I think I may try that. I am not sure that I am worried as much as it has now become a game to win! I was hoping to win a bid at the Hyatt. I will look into the Marriott but will continue to bid.(actually have family employed at Marriott - maybe I can get friends and family discount...hadn't thought about that). I will let you know if priceline does work out!!

I have followed your strategy for bidding and seem to have no luck. I have capped my bid at $60 without any success. As you mentioned below, I am at the "frustrated" point. Any suggestions? I am thinking that I may need to increase my Cap. Your thoughts? Thanks

Glad you said not to worry about the many questions, cause here I go again... If I understand the rebidding, it looks like I have 5 rebid zones - First bid airport Then rebid Florida Mall Then rebid Kissimee Then rebid Orlando East Then rebid West Disney Then rebid Winter Park Is this correct?

Just to clarify: Did you mean 3*? Should $48 read $58? Also, when you say cap at $60 because this is early, is this because you think it will go down as we get closer or it will go up? Thanks and I promise to make this my last post - the next one should be to let you know the results -

Based on information I had received on a Disney board, I had heard that many people have won bids under $40, therefore, I felt that $47 was my high limit. Based on information that you have given me, it sounds like January is a more expensive time and $47 is not unreasonable. I am ok with going over $47 for a 3* hotel if this is the average winning bid for January. So, to clarify, I don't really have a high because I don't know what is reasonable. I was posting on this site to ask for advise as to an appropriate amount to bid for this accomodation. Does this help?

Maybe I need to clarify. I actually don't have a maximum - my concern is to not overbid for a room that I can get lower. It is more an issue of principle vs. budget. NOt that budget is not important. So, to answer your question, I bid the maximum that I thought was appropriate but if you suggest that I should bid higher, I can raise my maximum I can try again after my 72 hrs are up - Do you have any suggestions as to how high I should go? I was thinking $50 - $55. But your recommendations will be most appreciated.

It's hard to answer as I am looking to get the best bargain and not sure what that is but with that said, initially I had started at $35 since this is what I had read elsewhere that people were winning bids for 3* in Orlando but not sure of their dates. I would not want to go above $47 if that makes sense - if you think I am crazy, I will accept what you consider the highest reasonable bid. How is that for a round about answer. I tried bidding last night - started at $42 and went to $47 - there are many areas of Orlando that do not offer 3* allowing many bids. No luck! Thanks for any help you can offer.

Thanks to both for your help. To answer your questions, we are staying January 20 for one night. We do need to stay at the same hotel. I will look on the MAPS page

Hi I am trying to bid for three rooms - 3* Orlando Airport in January 2006. Have not had luck. Does bidding for three rooms limit my chances of a match? Should I use the same name for all rooms or different names or does this make no difference? What price seens reasonable for 3* Orlando Airport? I am bidding $35-40. Is this too low? Am I too early? Should I wait until we are closer to January? I have many chances each time I bid as there are areas that do not have 3* accomodations. Thank you so much for any help you can offer.