Aulani 2020

[EC0323]

Hi Everyone!
I am a new DVC member and I am trying to wrap my head around everything. We are now owners at SSr. We plan on going to Hawaii in June 2020. What are the odds of getting a room at the Aulani? We purchased 100 points. We are family of 4 and we do not require much. The window thing is confusing to me. Our points are June points. When can I book June 2020? Since I would not have 2020 points, I would have to use 2019s correct? Or is it easy to borrow from the future?

thanks for any help!

 

[Bing Showei]

Points matter for when you travel, not when you book.

For a June 2020 trip, you could use the following points:
1- Banked 2019 points (into 2020 UY) (Available to bank between June 1, 2019 and Jan 31, 2020)
2- Current 2020 points
3- Borrowed 2021 points (into 2020 UY)
4- Up to 24 OTUP (One time use points - presently $17/point)

Once banked/borrowed points are locked into the year they're moved into; in your case, 2020. Your banked/borrowed points would have to all be used by May 31, 2021.

When you book has absolutely nothing to do with your UY. You will book 7 months out (December 2019) for your June 2020 trip.

Good read: Understanding Use Year

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Your odds are good for booking, with the caveat not to budget based on the "hotel room" category, or anything in "Standard View."

 

[jbh275]

Yes, you should be fine. June is a little busy with kids getting out of school. Early June is a little tougher to book because it falls in the choice season, late June jumps quite a bit to Premier. Don't worry though, book what you can right at 7 months. If you have to waitlist a night or two, they will come through, but try and get those wait listed right at the 7 month mark.

 

[EC0323]

Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I am going to read the thread recommended too.