Greetings, Darlene!
Welcome to planDisney! A birthday adventure with your niece sounds like a magical time that she will always remember. October is a wonderful time to visit, with
festive fall fun throughout the parks. It is also a very popular time to book a stay, which may be why your hotel search is showing limited options. Here are my top tips for reserving the best room for your budget during a busy time of year!
I did some checking, and it does look like
room availability during your dates is currently limited. One suggestion I have is to change the offer for the resort! When searching for rooms, the website sometimes defaults to showing availability for a specific offer. And if there is no availability for that offer, rooms will show as fully booked. To change the offer, enter your dates and search for room availability. Select the resort you are hoping to book, and change the offer to the
Room or
Package option. This may show some additional options. When switching the search to a package only, I was able to see availability at resorts including
Port Orleans Riverside,
Coronado Springs, and a few other spots. You can also call and speak with a friendly Cast Member
with Tickets and Hotel Reservations. They will be able to see a full list of rooms available and whether any special offers can be applied. If you are unable to find a resort that fits your plans, I also suggest that you keep checking! Travel plans change often, and you may be surprised by what pops up. I find that checking a few times a week can produce very different results. You can even switch your resort after booking if a location on your must-try list opens up! And if there is flexibility in your plans, you could try adjusting the dates to a few days earlier or later. This may also show some additional options. I hope these tips help you make your stay official!
When you arrive for the big birthday adventure, be sure to stop by the front desk of your Disney Resort hotel for a
complimentary Celebration Button! This helps let Cast Members know you are celebrating something truly special during your stay.
I hope your upcoming trip is magical!
Tammy