Can someone explain what happens to points if we cancel?

[Disneylovers]

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure which board to put this on, so moderators, if it needs to be moved I understand.

We have a trip planned for June 3 to 8. However, there's a good chance we'll have to cancel. MIL's cancer is back, and the doctor's say there's nothing more they can do for her. They've given her 2 to 4 months, so we're looking at the same time frame that we'd be in WDW. DH and I have talked and we've decided if the trip is cancelled, depending on what happens when, we'll try to reschedule for Mid August, otherwise, we'll just have to plan to go next year.

Now, my questions, I know there's some type of "holding" for the points if we cancel a reservation. Could someone please tell me how long the holding is for? DH thought he remembered we can't bank them either (our use year is March, so August would be the time to bank our points). Is that true? We can't really go any other time this year (kids and school).

I know we have so many other things to think about, however, we're trying to think of "happy" things and plan for something "fun" to look forward to, to help us get through this trying time. Thanks for your help.

Pat

 

[CarolMN]

So sorry about your MIL - know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

If you cancel more than 31 days prior to arrival, the points go back into your account with no restrictions on re-use. If you are within your banking deadlines, you can bank the points.

If you cancel 1-30 days prior to arrival, the points are returned to your account with "holding account" status. That means they will expire at the end of the use year and may only be used to book a stay that is less than 60 days away. That can be a problem because availability is often limited 60 days or less from arrival.

If you cancel on the day of arrival, all of the points are forfeited.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you cancel more than 30 days out (31 or more), your points go back into your current use year. If you borrowed points from the next year, you'll have to use them during the current year. If you have a March UY and these are March 07 points, you could bank 100% of them before the end of August into next year to use. Or make another reservation to use them before you bank them.

Sorry to hear about your bad news. It makes it tough when someone you love is sick. Make your MIL's last days the best you can. Those will be your good memories of her.

 

[Disneylovers]

....and thanks for the info. We are using March '07 points (just realized we got them for the year!), so depending on how things happen, we could try to get something for August, (SSR IS our home, and it certainly is big enough). Otherwise, we'll just bank them for next year.

Thanks also for your thoughts and prayers. We really appreciate it.

 

[Firebug]

Would you believe that you have to transfer them into my account?

FB

 

[Deb & Bill]

Would you believe that you have to transfer them into my account?

FB

Now, Firebug, be nice.