Add On or Not???

[Jonell]

We are currently DVC members going to WDW in Sept on a cash ressie. I have CR TPV booked, but we really want to stay in BLT 1 BR. I tried to book BLT on cash but no villas avaliable. My husband suggested doing a 100 point add on to stay at BLT since we have used most of are points already this year, and we only currently have 160 points. I called my agent to do the add-on and she also said there was no avalibilty at BLT on points either. So should I go ahead and do the add-on and book at another DVC resort and waitlist BLT? My husband and son insist on staying at a monorail resort and I know they won't be happy anywhere else. I hate to spend $2000 on a room at CR when we could put that money towards more points. What are my chances of getting BLT on waitlist at less than 5 months out? TIA

 

[BBG-BLT]

I'm the wrong person to ask - I always add on. Think ... in the future you can stay where you want.

 

[robertdangelo]

Is there the possibility of staying in two Studios at BLT if you add on? VWL is a nice resort... the Boat ride to MK is nice. We added on at BLT last year and I booked a MK view at 11 months out. I knew this resort would be popular. I suggest adding on there.

 

[Jonell]

I called back last night and BLT 1 BR LV was avaliable on cash reservation so I booked that. Why is it I can book on cash but nothing is available for points with an add-on? I though DVC members got first choice at DVC resorts then whatever wasn't booked on points after a certain timeframe went up for cash.
This is so frustrating.

 

[shortypots]

I would add on then waitlist, if you get it, cancel the cash ressie.

 

[robertdangelo]

Disney maintains a certain amount of inventory for cash reservations, separate from DVC inventory. As more people buy BLT, more units may be declared into inventory, so you may get in on a waitlist.

 

[sweetdana]

Call your guide, I bet if you add on, they get you the ressie.