I just booked my hotel for opening weekend. I'm not 100% sure if I'll stick with it, but after nearly missing the event last year due to work, I'm not taking chances again and want to hold a hotel before prices go up. The house lineup is too good on paper if these rumors stick. I'm very likely coming in late October no matter what regardless if I double up on trips.
Now, if some houses could be announced and Frequent Fear Passes could go on sale, I would greatly appreciate that...