Priceline Hotel: When to bid for Thanksgiving 2006? 4* WDW

[texasmackey]

I have been reading some posts and have some questions regarding the hotels listed in the hotwire/priceline lists.

First, Hotwire does not list as Resorts? Only as high as 4*?

Second, Hotwire hotels only posts 3 4* hotels in the downtown disney area. The Dolphin/Swan and the Hilton? So, do you think it is only these three?

I saw some previous posts about a Wyndham and a Hyatt Cypress, etc.. But these are not on the Hotwire Hotel List for Disney Downtown/Buena Vista. Just the three hotels listed above.

Lastly, is there any way to get the Dolphin/Swan for sure? I mean, I understand opaque bidding etc.. but it appears that no one has posted this hotel lately at all, but Hotwire Hotel lists only shows them as 4*. I mean also other than just going direct.

Priceline shows them as RESORT level and lists about seven that you could end up at. This includes the Disney downtown and Championsgate area combined.

So, what I am really after is EXACTLY what hotels are coming up on HOTWIRE for 4* in Disney Downtown.

Like I said, the posted list only shows three hotels in this category. But people seem to be posting others, unless these hotels have been removed recently.

Thanks. Any help would be great.

texasmackey

[texasmackey]

I am going to go the bidding route rather than Hotwire, since everything else around disney is so $$. So, I was wondering, since I am seeing some really good hotels come up right now, like Gaylord Palms and Hyatt Cypress, I was wondering when I should give this a shot.

Or, does Priceline not even get rooms this far in advance?

Our dates of stay is Monday Nov. 20th, thru Thursday Nov 23 (THanksgiving)

We are checking out on Thurs.

Thanks

[dianev]

It never hurts to try at anytime as long as you keep your bids low and dont bid any higher then you would want to pay this early...

[texasmackey]

Here is a copy and paste of HOTWIRE for $187 for Lake Buena Vista. The only hotels listed on HOTWIRE for LBV is Dolphin/Swan/Hilton ?

So, is this the Hilton? Would appreciate great help. Thanks.

Hotel Details

CheckInDate:Mon, Nov 20, 2006

CheckOutnDate:Thu, Nov 23, 2006

Hotel Amenities

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

High-speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Children's Activity Program

Property offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

[thereuare]

The only hotels listed on HOTWIRE for LBV is Dolphin/Swan/Hilton

NO, read the entire list (ie-beyond the first post)

This is a match for the Hyatt Grand Cypress and that would be our best guess.

Let us know how it goes or if we an be of further help.

[Blueskies]

Per the Hotwire Hotel list -

4* Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Children's Activities, Golf, Business

You need to read the entire thread!

[texasmackey]

Thanks guys. New to this and trying to figure out how you guys can figure out which hotels they might be.

The list is confusing to the newbies, perhaps someone who runs the board can retype the list. Maybe.

Thanks again.

Still trying to figure out when to bid for Thanksgiving.

Kristen

[thereuare]

When to bid is addressed in the related link in our PRICELINE FAQ

I'm not sure what you find confusing about the hotel lists, but if you have a better way to present the date we're willing to listen (although the current format, which has evolved since our beginnings, seems to work pretty good and i'm not sure how re-typing will help matters).

Let us know when you are ready to bid, the zones you are willing to accept, and your maximum bid... we'll then suggest a strategy for you to follow.