Aulani at 7 months...

[ANGRebel]

Just curious as to what success people have had booking studios in the summer at Aulani at the 7 month mark? I'm thinking about trying for Aulani next summer. We would have some flexibility on dates so anytime after Memorial Day through early July would work. Thoughts?

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[Jenn]

In March, we decided to visit Aulani in June. We were able to book 5 of 8 nights in an ocean view studio. I waitlisted the other nights and within a month they had all come through. Our dates are June 9-17. So yes - there is hope .

 

[ANGRebel]

Thanks for the info, I know recently I've been seeing availability at 7 months, but I wasn't checking 7 months ago so I didn't know how summer availability was.

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[bnk1120]

Booked an OV studio for 5 nights, last weekend of July, at 7 months. I had to WL 2 of the 5 days, but it came through in less than a week.

 

[TheDalys]

No problem for us. We are going in September and we booked that trip at the seven month window.
Just found a great flight price from Chicago also.

 

[Jenifurby]

The only problem we had booking at 7 mo was getting a standard view room. I called when MS opened up, but could not get all nights, but Island Gardens view was available, so I got that. Sure I could have waitlisted, but I decided not to.

 

[JWG]

So far, with the exception of standard view, there hasn't been anything not available in a 2BR 12/1 - 12/24 (as far out as I can see).

We're looking to book 12/22 - 1/3.

If December isn't an issue up through Christmas (low point time), I can't imagine any other time that's not a high priority (Christmas, New Years or Easter) would be.

 

[DenLo]

I've noticed that the part of June which in the Choice Season (through June 29th in 2014), does book up quickly. People have posted the last two years that at the 7 month mark or a few days after they couldn't get the view they wanted. Most having to move upwards to a more expensive category. But no one mentioned they couldn't get a reservation at all, just that they didn't want to pay for a pool or ocean view room. The lower priced rooms, Standard and Island seem to book first.

However with Magic Season in 2012 or 2013, no one mentioned any problems with booking. BTW Magic Season for 2014 is June 30 - August 30.

My DSIL had no problems getting her OV 1BR starting with June 19 at the 7 month mark. And then 3 days later she called back and added on 3 days before June 19. But she did want an ocean view room.

 

[OhioDVC]

Not exactly summer but I got a 1 bedroom the day before (May 5) for a 21 night stay May 6-27, 2013

 

[e46m3]

Not exactly summer but I got a 1 bedroom the day before (May 5) for a 21 night stay May 6-27, 2013

Thank you for sharing this. I am waiting for my new membership ID to arrive in two weeks and we are looking forward to staying in Aulani. Hopefully we can find a one bedroom or studio at the end of August. Does anyone think this is possible?

 

[BWV Dreamin]

No problem for us. We are going in September and we booked that trip at the seven month window.
Just found a great flight price from Chicago also.

This is good to know. We are planning a trip next Sept '14 and have to book at 7 mos (so next Feb). Great to hear about airfare too! How long did you wait to book your airfare?

 

[TheDalys]

This is good to know. We are planning a trip next Sept '14 and have to book at 7 mos (so next Feb). Great to hear about airfare too! How long did you wait to book your airfare?

Sorry have not been on here in quite so time,,, we leave for Aulani sept 18. We booked our flights from Chicago to Honolulu In May, so 5 months out. They were awesome prices for what i have been tracking, $550 per person with Delta. Only problem is i just recieved an email saying they changed our flight. They added a layover on both arrival and departure flights, which took 7 hours of vacation from us. I was upset but, they have the power.

 

[River Country]

We are planning a June 2014 trip as well and i need this info. I am planning for th day after my daughter is out of school June 21 thru 28 so 7 nights but its at the tail end of the choice season so it may be booked.

Another question is i can book a DVC villa directly through Aulani $499/night does anyone kow the nightly rate if booked through MS?

 

[Apps]

Just to track the 7 month availability...we recently booked for president's day weekend without trouble for Island Garden View studio. Had to waitlist a day and it came through but Ocean View was wide open for a while. Seems Aulani is a great option for a 7-month booking window

 

[yeahdisney]

We went June 8 to June 15 2013 one bedroom standard. We kinda traded around points with an Aulani owner to get 11 month window. We had already booked Maui June 15 thru June 23 rd so we needed those dates.
At 7 month window I started to look to see if I could get any of those dates. Each morning I would look- at 7 month I put in the fake dates which would allow me to check if the first day of arrival June 8 th was available. the next day I put in the dates which would let me look to see if June 8 th and June 9th was available and so on. The dates we wanted were all booked each day. I do not know if people were walking their reservation but I never saw any availability.
I would of been stressed to wait list that whole reservation.

 

[MinnieInMI]

I was able to book 2 weeks in an ocean view studio at the 7 month window...my first call was for 7 nights at the 7 month mark, then the following days I did a daily request until reaching the 2 weeks needed

 

[gwensgoofy]

We stayed last year, December 20 through 27th, and were sweating the 7 month thing as well. I think as long as you can be flexible(with view or dates) it can work out. We were going for 2 weeks,with a one week stay at Aulani, and one week in Waikiki, and had to switch to first week at Aulani, last week at Waikiki, based on what was available at the time of booking. We loved it there-what a great staff and resort! Have fun, and wishing you luck at your 7 month mark.

 

[momsully]

What time does online booking open? Is it earlier than calling MS? We are hoping to book for spring break 2014 at the seven month window.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What time does online booking open? Is it earlier than calling MS? We are hoping to book for spring break 2014 at the seven month window.

One hour earlier than calling so 8am eastern.


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