Had to waitlist for Aulani for trip in June

[wdrl]

Like most people I thought it was based on the Villas available. It's based on the ratio of DVC Aulani Owners to DVC owners of other properties.

I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by a ratio of Aulani owners vs. non-Aulani.

For any given Use Day, DVC members can only book the number of points that have been declared for the DVC inventory. Even though Aulani's Phase 1 and Phase 2 are open and contain 185 two-bedrooms and 11 GVs worth 4,953,658 points, Members can only book using points the percentage that has been declared. If only 20% has been declared, then on any given Use Day only about 37 two-bedrooms and 2 GVs are available for booking using points.

I don't know what percentage of Aulani has been declared for the Membership. A new resort like Aulani is probably over declared, with declared Units far exceeding the number of points actually sold. For example, at AKV 72.54% has been declared but DVD has only sold 63.57% of the resort, yielding an excess of about 41 two-bedroom villas at AKV. What this means is that, in theory, if AKV owners book all the rooms they could during the home resort period, there would be 41 two-bedroom villas left for non-resort owners to book at the 7-month window.

The same situation is probably happening with Aulani. However, in my opinion, it would be in DVD's best interest not to over declare Units at Aulani. If Members discover that Aulani is easily available at the 7-month window, then why buy Aulani. However, if Aulani is difficult to book unless you own there, then it can only help to stimulate sales.

 

[slowly]

I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by a ratio of Aulani owners vs. non-Aulani.

For any given Use Day, DVC members can only book the number of points that have been declared for the DVC inventory. Even though Aulani's Phase 1 and Phase 2 are open and contain 185 two-bedrooms and 11 GVs worth 4,953,658 points, Members can only book using points the percentage that has been declared. If only 20% has been declared, then on any given Use Day only about 37 two-bedrooms and 2 GVs are available for booking using points.

I don't know what percentage of Aulani has been declared for the Membership. A new resort like Aulani is probably over declared, with declared Units far exceeding the number of points actually sold. For example, at AKV 72.54% has been declared but DVD has only sold 63.57% of the resort, yielding an excess of about 41 two-bedroom villas at AKV. What this means is that, in theory, if AKV owners book all the rooms they could during the home resort period, there would be 41 two-bedroom villas left for non-resort owners to book at the 7-month window.

The same situation is probably happening with Aulani. However, in my opinion, it would be in DVD's best interest not to over declare Units at Aulani. If Members discover that Aulani is easily available at the 7-month window, then why buy Aulani. However, if Aulani is difficult to book unless you own there, then it can only help to stimulate sales.

I meant exactly what you stated. It's not about the number of Villas available it's about the % that is "declared" DVC Units. Again, I think there are many cash based Villas available at this point based on what I am experiencing from my inquiries.

 

[La2kw]

I got a studio Island Gardens view for June 12-24 by calling at 6am every morning (California Time). I felt pretty lucky to get it. No standard views at all.

 

[mdsd8700]

I wouldn't be surprised that a lot of members are booking in June through the 24th for the lower point cost as we DVC members do like to save points.

This was a major part of our decision on when to go in June.

Good luck to all who are WL and those waiting for their 7 month mark!

 

[disneydawn6]

I called for June 16-24 at the 7 month mark. Called 6 am California time and got a 2 bedroom Island view. Standard view gone but on a waitlist. I was going to bring both daughters, son in laws and two grandbabies. Just found out my daughter is pregnant with her second baby and due the end of July. They wont be going now so I called to get a one bedroom instead. They were able to turn my 2 bedroom lock off to a one bedroom and change my reservation. Hope one of you guys got my studio part... Good luck,,,,,

 

[cj9200]

Dialing tomorrow AM for a week. Refuse to walk the reservation but am hopeful that it works out. Looked into a week on the NCL but it was way too expensive. Will plan a few days before to go diving in Maui. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[perpetualplanner]

cj9200 - did you get what you were looking for?

I was on the phone at 8 am (my time) and got a 2 bdr pool view for a week! So excited!!! It'll be me, DH, DS(16), DS(13), MIL and FIL.

 

[cj9200]

cj9200 - did you get what you were looking for?

I was on the phone at 8 am (my time) and got a 2 bdr pool view for a week! So excited!!! It'll be me, DH, DS(16), DS(13), MIL and FIL.

Yep. Called at 9:02 EST and got a 1BR Ocean View for the week. Texted DD at school and she just sent a Woo Hoo back. We scuba dive and I'll be adding a few days before at Maui to look at fishes. Very excited. Should I start packing now?

Glad you also got your reservation. Great family trip you got there.

 

[htmlkid]

Yes you can. It's referred to as 'walking the reservation.'

It is a hot button on the boards, however and some folks object to 'gaming' the system like that. But it is allowed.

Well let me tell you that if I had not walked this reservation I would have been waitlisted. The CM are telling me Aulani is getting tight as the days go on. This morning at 9am there were no ocean view studios available and everything else was booking up quickly. I'm so glad I booked 2 days ago and walked the balance of the days out.

 

[podsnel]

Can I ask you all who have booked (or attempted to)- what day of the week are you checking in? Do you think the day of the week makes a difference?

 

[MinnesotaChill]

As someone who is looking at next (2013) January, I'm wondering if people had problems booking for this year? I realize inventory will be different, but I'm just a-wonderin' ya know?

 

[Brownieone]

My DSIL just made a 7 month mark reservation at Aulani. The CM told her she got the last ocean view 1BR available for the period of June 15 through June 20th, 2012.

Maybe June is turning out to a really busy month at Aulani.

I've been to Oahu in May, June and October ... all great months to visit, but our late-May and early-June visits were probably the best times.

 

[DenLo]

I've been to Oahu in May, June and October ... all great months to visit, but our late-May and early-June visits were probably the best times.

True, but the points are lower at Aulani during the first three weeks in June, so I would expect that's a big factor for many DVC members traveling after the kids are out of school.

 

[helenk]

True, but the points are lower at Aulani during the first three weeks in June, so I would expect that's a big factor for many DVC members traveling after the kids are out of school.

That is why I was looking for mid June, my daughter is a teacher and they get out on 6/8, but we wanted to book a week later in case of snow days.
Her boyfriend is hoping to go to Japan to teach for a year so they are trying to get in a vacaction before he goes for his training. Maybe if the wait list does not go through and her boyfriend does go to Japan she can go to Japan to visit him.
I just wish they had more flexiblity with their dates, oh well, we will have to see how this all plays out.

 

[Brownieone]

True, but the points are lower at Aulani during the first three weeks in June, so I would expect that's a big factor for many DVC members traveling after the kids are out of school.

Exactly. The weather is perfect, the kids are out of school and the points are lower ... until there is more declared inventory, that timeframe is going to be a tough one to get at the 7-month window.

 

[HeyMoe]

Last Friday I called at the 7 month mark to book the first 7 nights (July 2 - 8)of our Aulani trip and then on Monday I called to add the final two nights (July 9 - 10). There were several nights where a Standard View was the only room available in a 1BR. I know this is 4th of July week but for some reason I didn't think I would have any issues getting the room / view I wanted. Oh well.

I had already booked my airfare so I'm thrilled that we were able to get all 9 nights. Hopefully our waitlist will come through on the better view.

 

[htmlkid]

Last Friday I called at the 7 month mark to book the first 7 nights (July 2 - 8)of our Aulani trip and then on Monday I called to add the final two nights (July 9 - 10). There were several nights where a Standard View was the only room available in a 1BR. I know this is 4th of July week but for some reason I didn't think I would have any issues getting the room / view I wanted. Oh well.

I had already booked my airfare so I'm thrilled that we were able to get all 9 nights. Hopefully our waitlist will come through on the better view.

Hey neighbor... we are doing the Disney Alaskan cruise June 25th through July 2nd and then going to Aulani July 2-9th. We were waitlisted for a 1BR Garden/Pool view and it came through yesterday. I have a 12y/o DD any chance you have a girl around that age.. if so PM me and maybe we can get them to exchange email addresses, would love to get them to become pen pals...

 

[musical2]

I called exactly at 9:00 am at the 7 month mark for Aulani reservation starting June 24th and got a 2 BR OV. I guess I got lucky.

 

[OurDogCisco]

Wish me luck... I call tomorrow for 3 nights and I'm willing to take any sized room. I already have reservations on the hotel side if this doesn't work out but it would be nice to use points instead.

 

[OurDogCisco]

Just got of the phone with member services. I had no trouble getting 3 nights in July. They had tons available in studios and one bedrooms in all views including standard. I didn't check for 2 bedrooms.