How quickly do the resorts book up? - The DIS Discussion Forums

phillymummer · 12-12-2012, 03:38 PM

Hello!

If I plan a trip to Universal in November of 2013 (Jersey week) how far in advance do I need to make reservations? Since there are so few on-site resorts as compared to Disney, do they fill up quickly?

thanks!

bumbershoot · 12-12-2012, 06:54 PM

It really all depends!

The nice thing, however, is that you can book early, then modify your booking later if new prices come out. Of course you're out that deposit for that time, so that has to be taken into account, but it's simple to change things around later.

I do my quick and efficient (not obsessive or compulsive at all, LOL) checking here. You get to see all three resorts right there on one page.

Be sure to check with the code APH, to see if they release an AP rate. If so, then compare the cost of buying an AP (Preferred or above) for someone in the room vs just a ticket for that person, to see if the total cost makes more sense than a non-AP rate. (remember that the Preferred and Premium APs also get you discounts on merchandise and food)

macraven · 12-12-2012, 08:03 PM

usually the major holidays help fill up the onsite hotels.
christmas season and spring break/easter are the ones that come to mind.

when is jersey week?
what part of november does it fall?

crowds in the parks are during Tday period,the monday after Tday, starts the lower crowds in the parks.

12-12-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
phillymummer Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 493	How quickly do the resorts book up? Hello! If I plan a trip to Universal in November of 2013 (Jersey week) how far in advance do I need to make reservations? Since there are so few on-site resorts as compared to Disney, do they fill up quickly? thanks! __________________ April 1987, April 1990- Off-site, with family. May 1993 Off-site, Senior Class Trip! Oct 2010 POR- First trip as an adult Oct 2012 POFQ- First trip planned all by myself (and with plenty of help from The Dis!) Next trip (Hopefully) 2015 to Universal!

12-12-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 37,575	It really all depends! The nice thing, however, is that you can book early, then modify your booking later if new prices come out. Of course you're out that deposit for that time, so that has to be taken into account, but it's simple to change things around later. I do my quick and efficient (not obsessive or compulsive at all, LOL) checking here. You get to see all three resorts right there on one page. Be sure to check with the code APH, to see if they release an AP rate. If so, then compare the cost of buying an AP (Preferred or above) for someone in the room vs just a ticket for that person, to see if the total cost makes more sense than a non-AP rate. (remember that the Preferred and Premium APs also get you discounts on merchandise and food) __________________ -molly + robert + eamon (9!!) DLR 7,9,12 2012 Universal Feb '12 DLR Dec '11 and Feb '12 WDW 1.0 WDW 2.0 pretrip and trip DLR '05-'09 found within this link feb 2013 cruise & WDW 3.0 TOT 10-miler in Oct '13//halfmarathon and mother-son5K in Jan '14 pre-TR

12-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#3
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,429	usually the major holidays help fill up the onsite hotels. christmas season and spring break/easter are the ones that come to mind. when is jersey week? what part of november does it fall? crowds in the parks are during Tday period,the monday after Tday, starts the lower crowds in the parks. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

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