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Yes to the second part.  I'm seeing the hotrate for this hotel with multiple room options is well over the standard room price and thinking that it must be a suite for that price....since it's well above the standard rate and below the suite price.

Is that a bad method?

Of course, this little disclaimer on hotwire scares me:

"Savings based on median published rate we've found on leading retail travel sites in the last 24-48 hours for the same neighborhood, hotel class, and stay dates."

I know Hotwire is shady like that....

No sorry what I meant is all-star music and art of animation are the only value resorts that offer a family suite.

The rack rates on these rooms are as follows:

All-star sports: Preferred room $140/night   Standard room $123/night   This resort does not have a family suite.

Art of Animation:  Standard room $184/night  Family Suite $408/night.

The all star music hot-rate price would be significantly above the rates offered through Disney if it wasn't a family suite.

The all-star sports doesnt offer a family suite, the current hot-rate price is way above the disney price.

Art of animation is well north per night ($100) of any room offered during those dates.

It seems like Hotwire is artificially inflating these rates..but an extreme amount.

Thank you for the response. 

I'm not sure about these, as the all star music and art of animation are the only 3* resorts with family suites.

All-star music I'm pretty confident about.

The all-star sports does not have a family suite, and the Hot Rate price is $20-40 more per night than the rack rate through Disney.

Art of Animation at $527/night would be close to $100/night more than rack-rate....

Odd

3* Bonnet Creek

11/30-12/07

$527/night 33% off  (??????)

4.3/5 2000+ reviews

Free internet

Airport Shuttle

Business Center

Pet friendly

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

3* Bonnet Creek

11/30-12/07

161/night 31% off

4.1/5 2000+ revoews

Free internet

Airport Shuttle

Golf nearby

Pool(s)

Resort

Restaurant(s)

Accessible for visually Impaired

Accessible for hearing Impaired

Backdrop:

I have active reservations through WDW for these dates at Port Orleans Riverwalk (6 occupancy).  I may cancel if confidence is high.  The bidding tool couldn't identify, but the hotel match shows 100% confidence.  However, 6 people will be in my party.

I do not get these results when I search hotwire with 2 adults AND 2 children, but I do get them when I search just 2 adults.  I'm not sure that is accurate.  I will post the other 2 in following threads.

3* Bonnet Creek 11/30-12/07

1 room/2 adults

$161/night - 41% off

4.1/5 2000+ reviews

Complimentary Free Internet

Airport Shuttle

Golf nearby

Pool(s)

Resort

Restaurant(s)

Accessible for visually impaired

Accessible for hearing impaired.

4* Savannah Historic District - Riverfront
Pets Allowed
Business Center
Restaurant
Free Internet
Indoor or Outdoor Pool
Free Internet in public areas
 

4* was the Kimpton Brice.

Saved 27% plus 5% off through Betterbidding.

Thank you!

Sorry forgot to mention Priceline Express

Travel dates 6-28-19 through 6-30-19

3* Hotel

Savannah Historic District Riverfront

7+ 800 reviews

Free Internet

Bedding

Business Center

Fitness Center

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Pets Allowed

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

$166/night 24% off

4* Hotel

Savannah Historic District Riverfront

9+ 500 reviews

Free Internet Access

Bedding

Business Center

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Pets Allowed

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

133/night 33% off

Booking is imminent

Both of these work for me

Thank You!

At this time no, due to it not being much of a savings.  I will continue looking in the weeks/months upcoming.

In addition to what you told me earlier though, it serves as confirmation that contrary to all of the blogs and articles I've read, on-site resorts are offered far in advance.

There is currently another that I believe value resort for the same period right now.

I will return though when I see something that has possibility, and I will make sure I book through this site.

Thank you

Found this last night.

Hotwire Hot Rate

2 adults 2 children

T/A 4.1 out of 5, 2000+ reviews

Nov. 30-Dec 7th

$206/night

Orlando, Bonnet Creek Area

3.5*

FULL AMENITIES:

Resort, Shuttle, Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Golf, Spa, Childrens Activities, Free Parking

Also, there is no "% off", so hard for me to compare to regular rates.

Best guess?

My question is; historically how far from ETA is the best time to try to nab a Disney property?  

The link was to a 70% off bonnet Creek hotel, and I wonder if savings will dwindle as the date approaches.

I'm wondering as well if it is a pipe dream to expect to even get a Disney property for that time frame.

Didn't mean to be pushy, safe travels.

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Thanks for the response thereuare.  I should have been more clear.

I feel like I could find great deals for that time frame throughout the year, but what I'm really trying to do is score a disney resort, specifically a value family suite, because I feel the discounted room will fall more into my budget of $200-$250, as those  rooms are $330 right now.

So I guess if you know historically, how far out is the best time for disney resorts?

Of course I do know by the very nature of hotwire it's a crapshoot so we will be happy regardless.

I have a family of 6, 4 children 2 small children so really any 4 person room will suffice, as the little ones have a portable bunk bed.

https://www.hotwire.com/hotels/details/MzAwMDg0NzM3NjU6MzAwMDg1MzQzNjg4OQ--

This is an example of one I just found.  I know it's not a disney but I wonder if I should expect these even up to 1 week out?

Thanks again

Hello World

Nov 30th - Dec 8th or possibly the following week for a value resort family suite Disney World onsite?  For instance Lion king family suite, etc.  I will be traveling regardless during that time but one the next week too.  I am okay with not scoring a disney resort, but it will be an added bonus.  If I dont score a disney resort, I will reserve it from here.  Anyone have a good idea of my chances for that time frame?  Its the week after thanksgiving so should be slower.

Is T-6 out the best time to look? 

Thanks!