I have a question about changing bb bookings..until when can I change dates or resorts..is it until the bb booking dates are over? Or right up until 30 days prior? I am booking a bb for a value but because we are going with friends, but if they bail on the plans I may want to switch.
Also, if I book 2 rooms now for our family of 6 (using 2 of my allowed 3 for bb) can I call in later to book a third as long as its before the bb dates over, or do I have to still be on property?
And, can I call even if Im checked out on check out day, before 11am? If we leave early am to the airport it would give me something to do then..does Disney even know you check out until after 11?
Changing a BB booking is not necessarily an easy thing to do. Personally, I have not had a lot of success changing our BB unless it was very close to the date I made the booking. (I.e. if I book in Sep for the following year, the closer to the Sep date I try to change my reservation the better success I’ve had.)
There will need to be availability at the resort you want to move to within the number of rooms that were allocated for the FD BB. Yours will be further challenging as I’m guessing you’ll be looking to change 2 rooms.
The PP is correct that you can change free of charge up until 30 days before arrival but ONLY if there is availability.
My situation this year is that I booked a FD BB in Aug 2018 for our Sep 2019 trip. In April I decided we wanted to stay 1 additional night. Even though all I wanted to do was to add 1 night my only option still 5 months before our trip was to change resorts for our entire trip at a cost of $1,400!!! Ummm...nope!! It ends up we are changing resorts for the extra night added to our trip and it is a room-only reservation. Something I’m actually looking forward to as it gives an opportunity to try a new resort. I could have stayed at our original resort but still would have been forced to change rooms as the only room available was the most expensive room category. Since I had to pack up to move I decided to take advantage to see a new resort and stay at a more reasonable cost too.
You must book all rooms before you check out.
It is totally up to you but I would recommend trying to find time to book before check-out day. It can be a busy day and in spite of great plans, all too easy to forget to book. Maybe it’s just me but I wouldn’t want to risk it.
Also, when booking multiple rooms is can take a very long time to complete the call. You will need all information about all guests at the time of booking. In December I booked 2 rooms, 4 people for a BB trip we took in April and when all was said and done that call took just over an hour to complete. You may/may not have ample time before your flight boards to complete your booking.
Also, if you choose to book on checkout day you can call the external BB number until
TEN pm EST...NOT 11pm. The future stay office closes one hour earlier than the regular phone lines