Woohoo--I just made my ressie at the VWL for October and got a studio for 12 nights (Oct. 15-27). Also got a studio for my daughter and family for 5 nights (Oct. 22-27). I was really nervous since the fall is so busy. I wanted to try for the BCV or BWV, but since I needed such a large amount of time, I thought my odds would not be that good.
However, when I made my ressie for April 23-May 5, I called at the 7 month windown end and managed a 12 night stay at the BWV--standard room, and also managed a 5 night stay at the BWV--standard room (for daughter) with no problem. After reading the boards, I realized that I was extremely lucky on that reservation.