Hello Pamela, and welcome to planDisney!
I'm sorry to hear that your plans for August were canceled. I also had a Walt Disney World vacation that was canceled this summer so I understand how disappointing that can be.
Just this week I was looking to book a room at
Disney's Pop Century Resort for later this year and noticed availability at this resort was scarce. During the
phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, not all Disney Resort Hotels are scheduled for reopening. At this time, Disney's Pop Century Resort is the only
Value Resort Hotel that is currently open, with
Disney's Art of Animation Resort accepting reservations for dates November 1 and beyond. Due to the popularity of this resort and the limited availability, it is entirely possible that it is completely sold out for your desired dates in December.
You might try modifying your dates slightly to see if you can find availability at Disney's Pop Century Resort. Strangely enough, sometimes if you try to book a longer vacation you might find rooms available. If not, you may need to select a different
Disney Resort Hotel for your visit.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a nice choice. This resort is where the main
Disney Skyliner station is located, providing convenient access to
Disney's Hollywood Studios and
EPCOT.
I also recommend checking back frequently -- other Guests' plans change all the time and you never know when a cancellation might open up availability for you. I have also included this "
Know Before You Go" page with the latest operational updates for Disney Resort Hotels. You'll see a list of the currently operating resort hotels as well as estimated reopening dates for additional resort hotels.
Good luck in your quest! Please let us know if we can answer any additional questions, or if you would like recommendations for an alternate Disney Resort Hotel. We are always happy to help!
Anne Marie