Jul 3, 2007
Mickey Mouse on a shoestring -- or, Orlando on $29 a night
The world's most consumer-friendly hotel reservations service is operated by the town of Kissimmee, Florida, adjoining Orlando (and actually closer to some of the Disney theme parks than most of the lodgings in Orlando). Not only will Kissimmee's lodging service secure you a room, but it will do so at rates lower than you'd find from any commercial service or even giant hotel website -- it actually encourages the hotels and motels in Kissimmee to supply it with sacrificially low rates capable of inducing visitors to stay in Kissimmee. It you'll phone Kissimmee's central booking number (tel. 888/567-5477) several months ahead of your projected stay, and for a low season period (like September through November), they'll easily find you a room capable of accommodating four persons for around $40 per room per night. If you'll phone the number closer to your projected arrival, you'll get rates of $35 a night and, on occasion, $29 a night! Try it and see!
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