Please help me avoid a divorce!

[Nollypat]

I've messed up.
We had decided to return to Disney next February, after an amazing 'once in a lifetime'(!) trip in February 2017. My husband booked his leave, but we held off booking due my mum's ill health. Fortunately, things have improved, and we're now in a position to book.
Yesterday, we priced up Coronado Springs direct through Disney, then spent the evening Googling flights. I was supposed to book this morning, and I checked availability but didn't book because I was running late, and I meant to do it tonight.
Tonight, of course, there's no availability for CSR.
My name is now mud.
Luckily we hadn't told the kids...
The only hotels now with free dining are out of our price range.
Are any cheaper rooms likely to be released, or should I look at booking through someone else? If so, any recommendations would be very welcome. (I've been looking at Attraction Tickets Direct)
Thanks in advance

[Buttercup1982]

Did you want QSDP? If so the POFQ still has the offer on and the price hasn't changed since we booked two weeks ago for August next year x x

[loves2plan]

Availability does change all of the time. However, if you want to get it booked, rather than play the constant checking game, then it's fine to book with a third party. Attraction Tickets Direct are a very good company and we've booked with them for this year's holiday. In fact, out of 6 holidays, I've only actually booked directly with Disney once.

[orlandoamber]

Try giving Orlando Attractions a call in the morning. We booked CSR with them for this year. All good so far and I know a lot of other dibbers use them too. They were cheaper than Disney direct for our dates. 😊

[Nollypat]

Thanks for your replies.
Yes, we're hoping for QSDP. Unfortunately for the dates we're looking at, POFQ isn't offering free dining, and the only rooms left at CBR are the most expensive ones.
POFQ is available with free dining for our dates with Attraction Tickets Direct. OH is a bit reluctant to book with a 3rd party as he worries about how helpful they'd be if you end up with a problem.

[Spike1911]

What about seeing what Virgin are doing?

[Buttercup1982]

Weve booked POFQ with Disney for 10 nights but booked Universals RPR with ATD. I've been recommended by them loads, my husband was reluctant at first too but they offered a great deal. 👍

[loves2plan]

Originally Posted by Nollypat

Thanks for your replies.
Yes, we're hoping for QSDP. Unfortunately for the dates we're looking at, POFQ isn't offering free dining, and the only rooms left at CBR are the most expensive ones.
POFQ is available with free dining for our dates with Attraction Tickets Direct. OH is a bit reluctant to book with a 3rd party as he worries about how helpful they'd be if you end up with a problem.

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A good third party supplier is very helpful if there's a problem, and I'd personally class ATD as a good one. A few years ago when the refurb work was announced at CBR people who'd booked directly with Disney doesn't hours on hold on the phone waiting to get through to either move resort or get compensation, whereas those booked with good agents had it all dealt with by the agents. Orlando Attractions are excellent too, but I've found their availability to be the same as Disney's.

[Twentyyears]

I would also suggest trying Charter Travel or Ocean Florida. However I also love Atrraction Tickets Direct and bought my first Disneyland tickets on our first USA trip with them thirty years ago!

[choccielover]

ATD are amazing and I would recommend them without hesitation