Waitlists?

[lovetotravel07]

We are new to DVC so we were already out of our 11 mos. home resort advantage and 7 mos. window. So, I took what I could get and have two things waitlisted.

Do waitlists ever wind up opening up? I have 5.5 mos. til we travel so 4.5 mos. to try!

[JsMom2]

Definitely! I bought my first points in October of this year, and was able to book 3 nights in a 1 BR for me and DD, 2 nts in a studio for my Sis, and 1 nt in a Studio for my brother for the 1st week of December (before our cruise on the Magic). After the ship returned last Saturday, my DD and I stayed another 2 nts in a 1BR. All of the ressies were at SSR, and most of them were waitlisted at one point or another.

Where do you own? If you waitlist at SSR or OKW, you have a better chance of something opening up since the resorts are larger. Also, be sure to call MS on a regular basis.

Good luck and Welcome Home!

[lovetotravel07]

We own at AKV and just bought in November. I got resies at two DVC's I'm happy with. But, didn't have the same view available for all 4 nights at BWV so we have to move rooms after one night. And, I wanted concierge at AKV.

[byoung]

Tryed the Wait list for Dec 5 and 6 at any resort on Nov 9th. Got it on Nov 20th. Never thought I would get it.

[nhdisnut]

Our waitlist for VWL for next April (studio room) came through last week.....:goodvibes

On another thread I asked a similar question (regarding VWL) and most people had had success with their waitlists......

Good luck with yours!

[Aunt Michelle]

We are new to DVC so we were already out of our 11 mos. home resort advantage and 7 mos. window. So, I took what I could get and have two things waitlisted.

Do waitlists ever wind up opening up? I have 5.5 mos. til we travel so 4.5 mos. to try!

We own at SSR but generally stay at the BWV. We always have to waitlist, but have never had any trouble with our ressies coming through. With 5 1/2 months you should be good. I would call periodically. The was one time when a spot came open when I was actually on the phone with MS, she was able to snag it for me right then. Good luck.

[GILL-WDW]

I was on the waitlist for BWV March 23-28 and it just came through!!!

I was only on the list for about 3 months.

[utahkennedys]

I made a ressie today for a 1BR at SSR in Feb. but we wanted OKW. It took only 1 HOUR! :thumbsup2

[CTPinkPrincess]

Our waitlist for BCV for April came through this week :cool1: ...It happens!

[tarheel]

What is the best way to know if your waitlist comes through? I was told I'd know when the letter arrived in the mail, but just wondering if they notify you another way, or if people just regularly call. Thanks!

[GILL-WDW]

I've been checking the member site everyday!!!

[lovetotravel07]

bump

[mikesmom]

So by 5 1/2 months you mean mid May? Unless it's a Standard View at BWV or a Grand villa, I would say you have every probability of getting it.