Changing an existing reservation???

[sullymoscow]

Does anyone know if I go ahead and become a DVC member and am in the system before a planned December trip can I use my current points and transfer over my reservation at Coronado Springs instead of paying cash? Would I have to cancel my current reservation and then try and re-book? Also once an offer is accepted how long before points are available through re-sale vs. direct through Disney? Thanks so much for any help.

Lori

 

[RobDoc]

Point reservations may only be made thru Member Services. They will not be able to modify any reservation made thru CRO. Even if they could, they cannot convert a cash reservation to points. You could make a points reservation and then cancel the cash reservation afterwards so you'd know you have a reservation.

After the offer has been accepted it must be submitted to DVC for Right-of-Refusal and DVC has up to 30 days to decide. After that has cleared closing can continue. Once closed it usually takes about a week to be entered into the system.

Many have reported about 6 weeks from offer to being in the DVC system and able to make a reservation.

Good luck!

 

[jekjones1558]

Depending on where and when you want to stay in December, availability may be a problem. If you decide to buy direct from Disney, you may want to ask your guide to help with your reservation request. Guides have been known to go all-out to close a deal.

 

[Dean]

You cannot simply convert an existing cash reservation to points. But you may be able to make a new points reservation and cancel the cash effectively doing the same thing. I've seen this done for DCL and even keep the same cabin.