I need some help! We just bought a resale into BWV. It just closed and we are now in the system. I called today to reserve BWV 12/26 - Jan 2nd. I know, not a great time to try to get.
They had a 1 bdr standard & 1 bdr. preffered left for 26-29th. I took the standard for that time & was waitlisted for the rest.
Being new to DVC, what are my chances of getting the rest of my vacation at BWV? Or really any 1bdr?
Sorry to say, I don't think they are very good. The problem is going to be NYE - that's the most popular night and the most difficult to get. And you need a SV. Standard view villas are about 20% of the total available. On top of that, you may only have 2 active waitlists and there are undoubtedly others ahead of you for those dates at the BWV.
If you don't mind changing rooms, I'd call back and also waitlist PV - Pool/Garden for 12/30 -1/2. If you'd rather not change rooms in the middle of your stay, then I'd waitlist for PV - Pool/Garden for 12/26 -1/2. Most here believe shorter waitlists have a better chance of coming through than do the longer ones.
What's my next move at the 7 month mark?
It depends on how set you are on the BWV. If your goal is to stay in the same room for the whole week in any DVC resort, then I'd call and cancel the PV waitlist at the BWV (keep the SV) and waitlist for the whole week somewhere else. SSR & OKW are your bet bets since they are the largest.
If you really just want to be at BWV, then keep the waitlists you have.
In either case, make a back up reservation for cash somewhere that could be canceled if your waitlist works.
Some advice would be great right about now!
Sorry to be such a Gloomy Gus. It isn't impossible, so don't give up all hope. You never know when other people's plans will change. There may be some movement on the waitlists when the 7 month mark arrives, at the 31 day mark and even closer to arrival. Good luck!