Chances for Waitlist BWV Standard View - September Coming Through

[corie30]

Hello fellow DVC’ers! So I’ve been stalking the DVC site this week as we have decided to plan a large family trip in late September 2022. Trying to book a 2 Bed room and a studio (both standard view) for 9/26 to 10/1. So far I was able to get the 2 BR for 9/27 to 10/1, so waitlisted the 9/26 - 9/27. For the studio I was only able to get 9/27 to 9/30, so waitlisted 9/26-9/27 but I’m just having to keep checking for the 9/30-10/1. I know I still have a couple months before 7 month window opens up. From experience is it realistic to think these few days will come through or maybe I should just book a garden/pool view and be done with it(although we might have to drop a day off our stay)?

 

[Sandisw]

I think it will be tough as that is prime F and W time. I’d book pool/garden and then waitlist or stalk.

 

[Princess Merida]

Hello fellow DVC’ers! So I’ve been stalking the DVC site this week as we have decided to plan a large family trip in late September 2022. Trying to book a 2 Bed room and a studio (both standard view) for 9/26 to 10/1. So far I was able to get the 2 BR for 9/27 to 10/1, so waitlisted the 9/26 - 9/27. For the studio I was only able to get 9/27 to 9/30, so waitlisted 9/26-9/27 but I’m just having to keep checking for the 9/30-10/1. I know I still have a couple months before 7 month window opens up. From experience is it realistic to think these few days will come through or maybe I should just book a garden/pool view and be done with it(although we might have to drop a day off our stay)?

I would probably waitlist 9/30-10/1 for the studio instead of the 9/26-9/27 because 10/1/22 is Epcot's 40th anniversary so that night may be harder to get. If it was me I would hold out for standard at least until the 7 month mark if I was trying to conserve points. While that is food and wine there will likely still be some BWV members that are planning on moving somewhere else.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I would probably waitlist 9/30-10/1 for the studio instead of the 9/26-9/27 because 10/1/22 is Epcot's 50th anniversary so that night may be harder to get. If it was me I would hold out for standard at least until the 7 month mark if I was trying to conserve points. While that is food and wine there will likely still be some BWV members that are planning on moving somewhere else.

Small correction - Epcot will be the 40th anniversary.

 

[Princess Merida]

Small correction - Epcot will be the 40th anniversary.

Thank you! Fixed in original post!

 

[RoseGold]

The 2BR is a lockoff, so this is unlikely.

 

[corie30]

I would probably waitlist 9/30-10/1 for the studio instead of the 9/26-9/27 because 10/1/22 is Epcot's 40th anniversary so that night may be harder to get. If it was me I would hold out for standard at least until the 7 month mark if I was trying to conserve points. While that is food and wine there will likely still be some BWV members that are planning on moving somewhere else.

Thanks for the tips. I went ahead and booked a studio boardwalk view for 9/30 to 10/1 and then moved the waitlist for the studio to replace that one 9/30 to 10/1 given it might be in higher demand. I’ll keep stalking to grab the 9/26. Fingers crossed. I’m going to stick with the standard view, until after the 7 month mark and go from there.

 

[corie30]

The 2BR is a lockoff, so this is unlikely.

I’m not following what this means. Can you elaborate? I only need one more night for the 2 BR - 9/26. Are you saying that isn’t likely to come through?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I’m not following what this means. Can you elaborate? I only need one more night for the 2 BR - 9/26. Are you saying that isn’t likely to come through?

The problem is that a studio has to become available and the 1BR also be available to book the lock-off. Your waitlists were actually fighting each other because both required the standard studio for the 26th to become available. It's a tough thing about getting 2BR's at BWV - they are all lockoffs so you're competing with those booking studios too.

 

[MICKIMINI]

Last night I was able to get two more nights in a 1 BR Standard HA at BWV in May. I now have a total of 10 nights. It took some stalking, but I've always managed to get additional nights even in October/November. It happens when you least expect it so be ready.

I then had to change flights (got a $90 credit!), cancel our plan B flights, cancel our plan B Shades of Green reservation and modify the rental car...oh, and modify Owners Locker pick up. Good notes are important so you don't forget a step.

Wait listing, stalking and flexibility are key! Don't give up and best of luck!

 

[corie30]

Last night I was able to get two more nights in a 1 BR Standard HA at BWV in May. I now have a total of 10 nights. It took some stalking, but I've always managed to get additional nights even in October/November. It happens when you least expect it so be ready.

I then had to change flights (got a $90 credit!), cancel our plan B flights, cancel our plan B Shades of Green reservation and modify the rental car...oh, and modify Owners Locker pick up. Good notes are important so you don't forget a step.

Wait listing, stalking and flexibility are key! Don't give up and best of luck!

This post gives me a lot of hope! You sound very organized too! That sounds great and I’m so glad it all worked out for your trip. All of the planning and effort beforehand will pay off. Your post is inspiring haha Hope you have a wonderful trip!