Aulani 2BR Ocean view availability in March 2023 at 7months

[Artemis Fowl]

We'd like to bank/borrow our way to a week at Aulani. What is the likelihood I'd be able to book a 2BR Ocean or Poolside view the 3rd week of March 2023 at the 7 month mark?

This week I feel very good that I was able to rent out points at BLT to pay to rent at Riv since I'm resale restricted. Since this worked out so well, I'm kinda wondering if I should bother with the 7 month mark or just rent out more points for me to rent from an Aulani owner with the 11 month window?

I had initially thought to try to "trade" reservations or points. I finally just realized cash is a really good intermediary device that allowed me to get what I wanted. The only cost was a few hours answering availability questions and the $59 charge to post in the rent/transfer forum. Right now, it totally feels worth it to have gotten into Riviera and to potentially avoid the stress of not getting my booking at the 7 month mark.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

What is the likelihood I'd be able to book a 2BR Ocean or Poolside view the 3rd week of March 2023 at the 7 month mark?

Normal times? Almost guaranteed. The only hesitation would be if COVID weirdness changed people's points behavior. But that room at that time would almost certainly be available at 7 months based on historical usage.

Aulani is like most DVC properties. Cheap rooms during cheap times go first. Expensive rooms during medium-expensive times are readily available.

 

[Artemis Fowl]

Great, thanks. I really haven't figured out 'normal usage'. We bought with the intention of infrequent, big vacations.

 

[drusba]

Historically, when that time has not been one of the two Easter weeks (and it will not be in 2023), both ocean view and pool/garden view 2BRs have been open at 7-months out and that included time for third week of March 2022. Most ocean view and pool/garden rooms are located together in the same parts of the building with the difference being that ocean view rooms are on the higher floors with thus a better view of Ka'ula Bay.