Priceline Hotel: Orlando 1/12-1/18

[Heide Szeto]

Out of curiosity, my brother is planning to visit Orlando next year on January 12-18. He wants to do a package with Walt Disneyworld that would include their Walt Disney Pop Star resort with a 4 day park ticket for $320 per person for 4 people (he was in the military so he can get a 4 day park ticket for $160). Would it be more worth it to go that route or to bid on hotels and get park tickets separately? It looks like the average winning bid for a 4 star hotel around Disneyworld is about $100.

[Heide Szeto]

Actually, I think I may just stay with my brother at the pop star resort 1/12-1/16 then leave to check into another hotel near Sea World for 1/16-1/18. I would like to bid on a 4 star hotel. It looks like the available hotels are:

Hilton Orlando

JW Marriott Grande Lakes

Peabody

Renaissance Orlando Resort

Rosen Shingle Creek

Westin Imagine

Any advice on when I should start bidding for those dates, what I should start at, and any specific method?

Thank you guys!

[Heide Szeto]

Sorry for the multiple replies, but 3.5 star properties look acceptable to me too :)

[thereuare]

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[Heide Szeto]

Just replied!

Sorry, forgot to do so. I am now using the searches per the box on the upper right corner.

[thereuare]

Which zone(s) is it that you are willing to bid? Did you want to try for a 4* first up to your maximum bid and then if rejected try for a 3.5* property OR is your goal the least expensive 3.5* or better for this trip?

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[Heide Szeto]

I would like to bid on the Seaworld zone and would like to start at 4*. My goal is for a 4* but if have to, am willing to settle for a 3.5 star.

My bidding would be for either for 1/16-1/18 or 1/17-1/18.

Is it too early to start bidding for January dates?

[thereuare]

My bidding would be for either for 1/16-1/18 or 1/17-1/18.

Are your dates not yet firm OR flexible so that either set of dates would work?

Is it too early to start bidding for January dates?

It's not too early to bid, but for more on this subject see the related 'Bid Early or Close to Check-in' link in our PRICELINE FAQ.

What is your maximum bid for this trip?

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[Heide Szeto]

My maximum bid for one night of stay would be up to $60, hoping that would be enough.

[thereuare]

My bidding would be for either for 1/16-1/18 or 1/17-1/18.

Are your dates not yet firm OR flexible so that either set of dates would work?

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If you're ready to bid let us know which dates you would like to try for and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.

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[Heide Szeto]

My dates for bidding are flexible since I'll already be in Florida. I'm thinking it would be most convenient to bid for something on the 17th since I'll be leaving Florida on the 18th. Thanks for the help :)

[thereuare]

So to confirm:

4* or better in the Universal-SeaWorld zone up to a $60 bid amount?

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[Heide Szeto]

Long overdue response but I ended up not being able to get a NYOP at the amount I was looking for and stayed in Orlando Florida with my brother at the Pop Resort.

[thereuare]

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