Art of Animation Price

[DfromATX]

Has AofA been upgraded to a higher category? We stayed there last July and I've been browsing hotels for our next trip and it seems to have gone up quite a bit - $507 to be exact. We had a Lion King suite and I'm certain we didn't pay that much. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about that.

 

[DisneyJoe]

Another site lists AoA 2017 Family Suite rates as $432 on weekdays and $484 on weekends between May 29 and August 12. rates include tax.

Are you traveling with more than 2 adults? Do you have the same traveling party as last time?

 

[Master Yoda]

Rack rates at Art of animation suites currently peaks out around $570 for holiday season and $502 for weekends during peak in 2017.

 

[GCTales]

As noted above- was your party composition the same last time?

Was it the same time of year for your previous trip? Sometimes even a week difference I schedule can change pricing from low season to peak times.

How long ago was your previous trip?

 

[DfromATX]

As noted above- was your party composition the same last time?

Was it the same time of year for your previous trip? Sometimes even a week difference I schedule can change pricing from low season to peak times.

How long ago was your previous trip?

Yes, same group, and it was July 2016. My kids are all adults except one. I was pricing during Christmas because it only goes to December. I guess that's why it was so much higher, but honestly, I don't remember even paying $400-something. I guess I'm remembering wrong!

 

[Master Yoda]

Yes, same group, and it was July 2016. My kids are all adults except one. I was pricing during Christmas because it only goes to December. I guess that's why it was so much higher, but honestly, I don't remember even paying $400-something. I guess I'm remembering wrong!

The prices in December can vary by more than $200/night (low is $358 high is $570) in December. A few days in either direction can make a big difference.

It is also possible that you had room discount on your last trip.

 

[DfromATX]

Thanks, everyone.

 

[GCTales]

Yes, same group, and it was July 2016. My kids are all adults except one. I was pricing during Christmas because it only goes to December. I guess that's why it was so much higher, but honestly, I don't remember even paying $400-something. I guess I'm remembering wrong!

Early in December can be cheaper than late December (Christmas and New Years are most expensive). Also, early December is

If you are looking at 2018, then there are two price increases involved.

Also, you may have gotten a room discount (as someone noted).


Depending on the composition of your party, there may be other resorts that work

 

[wagner1225]

Has AofA been upgraded to a higher category? We stayed there last July and I've been browsing hotels for our next trip and it seems to have gone up quite a bit - $507 to be exact. We had a Lion King suite and I'm certain we didn't pay that much. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about that.

We booked for $ 318.00 per night for end of Oct to Nov 4 for Cars Suite, i really drops off season