2BR OKW vs THV - The DIS Discussion Forums

ercrbc · 10-04-2012, 06:50 AM

We have a 2BR at OKW reserved for a Jan trip with my family of 5 (kids 7, 4 and 1). We invited my brother and his wife to join us and now I have waitlisted a THV for the 4 nights we have planned.

Here is my question....

There are 2 nights of the 4 currently available at the THV, should I go ahead and book them and cross my fingers the WL comes through for the other 2 in the next 3 months? I would hope since it is a low time of year that we would still be able to get a 2BR at OKW or SSR if it doesn't come through by 31 days out.

I think my brother and his wife would enjoy DTD in the evening and the boat trip from OKW or SSR would be a plus. We will have a car and can easily travel to the parks together. (well, for a 20 min ride it won't be hard, lol)

With our group scenerio, do you think the THV is worth it to increase our risk of losing the 2BR at OKW? I wouldn't mind staying in a 2BR at SSR if that is what happens, but I wouldn't be thrilled to use more points to stay in a smaller room, kwim?

drusba · 10-04-2012, 07:07 AM

If what you are contemplating is canceling the 4 nights at OKW, take the two at THV and then waitlist for the two more, I would definitely not do it. That waitlist may not come through and there is no certainty anything will be available at OKW or SSR if you try to reserve a couple months from now. If you don't mind a possible split stay you could drop two days from your OKW ressie and add the two at THV and then waitlist for rest of the change.

Pakey · 10-04-2012, 11:48 AM

I have not found January to ever be a low time for DVC. In fact, it's the opposite due to the low points needed for a stay during January.

I would not move to THV and chance losing 2 nights. I like the OKW 2 bedrooms better than the THV anyway so I wouldn't be unhappy at all with 4 nights at OKW.

Disneypapa · 10-04-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pakey

I have not found January to ever be a low time for DVC. In fact, it's the opposite due to the low points needed for a stay during January.

I would not move to THV and chance losing 2 nights. I like the OKW 2 bedrooms better than the THV anyway so I wouldn't be unhappy at all with 4 nights at OKW.

I'm with Pakey on this one in that I would prefer the 2 BR at OKW over the treehouse villa anyway.

Deb & Bill · 10-04-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneypapa

I'm with Pakey on this one in that I would prefer the 2 BR at OKW over the treehouse villa anyway.

Ditto. Much more room in the two bedroom at OKW than the THV.

ercrbc · 10-05-2012, 07:06 AM

Thanks y'all! I am not going to mess with it. In fact, I think I may cancel the THV WL. I know we will have plenty of space and privacy at OKW. I didn't realize the THV were much smaller! I will save trying to book one for another time

10-04-2012, 06:50 AM	#1
ercrbc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC Posts: 378	2BR OKW vs THV We have a 2BR at OKW reserved for a Jan trip with my family of 5 (kids 7, 4 and 1). We invited my brother and his wife to join us and now I have waitlisted a THV for the 4 nights we have planned. Here is my question.... There are 2 nights of the 4 currently available at the THV, should I go ahead and book them and cross my fingers the WL comes through for the other 2 in the next 3 months? I would hope since it is a low time of year that we would still be able to get a 2BR at OKW or SSR if it doesn't come through by 31 days out. I think my brother and his wife would enjoy DTD in the evening and the boat trip from OKW or SSR would be a plus. We will have a car and can easily travel to the parks together. (well, for a 20 min ride it won't be hard, lol) With our group scenerio, do you think the THV is worth it to increase our risk of losing the 2BR at OKW? I wouldn't mind staying in a 2BR at SSR if that is what happens, but I wouldn't be thrilled to use more points to stay in a smaller room, kwim? __________________ Jun 13-HHI, Jan 13-OKW, Oct 12-WLV, April 12-HHI, Jan 12-BWV, June 11-AKV Kidani, Sept 10-OKW, Sept 09-AKV Jambo

10-04-2012, 07:07 AM	#2
drusba DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,906	If what you are contemplating is canceling the 4 nights at OKW, take the two at THV and then waitlist for the two more, I would definitely not do it. That waitlist may not come through and there is no certainty anything will be available at OKW or SSR if you try to reserve a couple months from now. If you don't mind a possible split stay you could drop two days from your OKW ressie and add the two at THV and then waitlist for rest of the change. __________________ Everything has to have a beginning and an end ... but it is not necessary to have a purpose in between.

10-05-2012, 07:06 AM	#6
ercrbc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC Posts: 378	Thanks y'all! I am not going to mess with it. In fact, I think I may cancel the THV WL. I know we will have plenty of space and privacy at OKW. I didn't realize the THV were much smaller! I will save trying to book one for another time __________________ Jun 13-HHI, Jan 13-OKW, Oct 12-WLV, April 12-HHI, Jan 12-BWV, June 11-AKV Kidani, Sept 10-OKW, Sept 09-AKV Jambo

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10-04-2012, 11:48 AM	#3
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,901	I have not found January to ever be a low time for DVC. In fact, it's the opposite due to the low points needed for a stay during January. I would not move to THV and chance losing 2 nights. I like the OKW 2 bedrooms better than the THV anyway so I wouldn't be unhappy at all with 4 nights at OKW.