Gambling on a booking...Is this too risky? Update

[3disneykids]

Has anyone put a deposit down on a different hotel in order to secure a booking with free DDP and managed to change it at a later date... This feels like my only option but a bit risky. Any opinions and advice welcome... I have to admit I'm not much of a gambler but at worse would only loose £100 deposit if it doesn't work out... Also want to wait out for cheaper flights... Warn me if any of this is a really bad idea.
Thanks in advance

[JoeA]

If it is through Disney direct, t is quite low risk as they are quite reasonable regarding changes to bookings?

[Andybear]

Originally Posted by JoeA

If it is through Disney direct, t is quite low risk as they are quite reasonable regarding changes to bookings?

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As long as there's availability - that seems to be a bit of a problem for next year.

[mitch-fishguard]

Ive done it. If OKW or SSR comes up, Im changing. I have no concerns whatsoever.

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by JoeA

If it is through Disney direct, t is quite low risk as they are quite reasonable regarding changes to bookings?

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I was looking at ATD who book through Disney but are cheaper for some reason... I am more concerned they won't change resort if there is availability by saying the room is available but not with the dining plan offer e.g. that they have a fixed amount of rooms at each resort for the dining plan offer and once they are allocated they won't let me swap even if there is availability of a room... If that makes any sense

P.S thanks for the quick response

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by mitch-fishguard

Ive done it. If OKW or SSR comes up, Im changing. I have no concerns whatsoever.

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My problem is I want POR or CBR a cheaper moderate so would have to fix either a much more expensive option...or a value hotel with free breakfast but not sure if I changed this to moderate if I would be eligible for free dining when the offer goes off?.. Either way I would not want either holiday so would just loose £100 and maybe have a broken Disney heart lol... I am so confused... The free DDP is the only reason I am considering this a all.
Thanks

[mitch-fishguard]

I think youll be OK. I was told by Disney that if you change "up" they will waver the fee. I booked CSR King for 8 nights, sept 16 2019, paid the upgrade for Dining Plan and got my $200 gift card. No matter what resort I change to, those components remain. If ,like me, youre a born optimist and gambler, just pick a resort that youd be happy to end up in if you cant change. I must stress though, that the only stumbling block is availability. You are completely entitled to change resorts and keep your dining plans if there is said availability.

[mitch-fishguard]

Mind you, I booked Disney direct. Its a must for me

[3disneykids]

Thanks for your advice ATD offer free unlimited changes which doesn't make me too concerned about any changes... I can book a resort I want but for 4 people if I change a resort at a later date and add a person to the room / booking do you know if they would get free dining plan? It is so annoying having a group of five it is either very specific rooms or two rooms which is double the cost.

[suehen]

If you do book I usually book direct with Disney and if you use Quidco this would cover your deposit as they usually pay out about 8 weeks after booking via quidco.