Closing Time!!

[allison plevrakis]

Can someone give me a run down of the steps involved. We got an e-mail yesterday saying that "the title company has closed the contract and sent the info to Disney. Give them 10-14 days to get your info into their system." When I looked on the OCC site, nothing is there. Does it take a few days? Most I have seen have been on the OCC same day as closing. Do they send the docs to Disney after it is completed recording, or at the same time as recording?

We closed on 6/2 and didn't see the deed on the occ site until 6/3 and it had a note that it was pending, or something like that. Your title company sends the deed to Disney and they enter the info into the system and give you a member number (needed to book reservations). I got my member # yesterday, 11 business days after closing or 14 regular days but I still don't have points in my account. Disney would prefer if we all wait to get the information in the mail and at that point everything will be finalized. The issue is that most of us never anticipated the process taking so long and have travel plans so therefore need a place to stay. I was told 6-8 weeks back in Feb when we made our offer, its now 18 weeks later and I still can't book our Sept trip.

 

[allison plevrakis]

Just called. The lady told me there is literally no way for her to look up my member number for resale customers until I receive my letter...yah sure. I then said well it's been quite some time since I closed and I have not received anything yet. So she transferred me to another person that could provide insight on the letter. Needless to say. I was put in the system on 6/16 and have my points, but he couldn't disclose the member number over the phone. He said the letters usually go out the same day (6/16) so I should be receiving it shortly. If I don't receive it in the next few days, I should call back. Anyway, just wanted to share the update. Best of luck to everyone waiting.

Tarzan, are you in a rush, do you have dates this year you'd like to go to Disney? If you get the right person on the phone they can and will give you the member number.

 

[lisamwell]

Wallygirl, you have waited so long, I think we all are looking forward to some pixie dust coming your way soon.

 

[wallygirl]

Wallygirl, you have waited so long, I think we all are looking forward to some pixie dust coming your way soon.

Thanks you Lisa! I know our day will come but will be disappointed if we can't use the banked points, essentially changing the benefits of the contract.

 

[BuzzyBelle]

Just wanted to give an update on our timeline.
Our deed was recorded 6/2.
In the system 6/15.
Member# 6/16
Online activation code 6/17
Points loaded 6/18 around 10am.
We booked our first reservation today
VWL 8/15-20
BLT 8/20-21
VWL8/21-23
We have a wait list for the one night. Trying to stay at VWL all week, but worse comes to worse we have the one night at BLT so not complaining! I never thought this process would be complete. Now to cancel our cash reservation and pray that our FP don't get messed up!

 

[Lakegirl]

Just wanted to give an update on our timeline.
Our deed was recorded 6/2.
In the system 6/15.
Member# 6/16
Online activation code 6/17
Points loaded 6/18 around 10am.
We booked our first reservation today
VWL 8/15-20
BLT 8/20-21
VWL8/21-23
We have a wait list for the one night. Trying to stay at VWL all week, but worse comes to worse we have the one night at BLT so not complaining! I never thought this process would be complete. Now to cancel our cash reservation and pray that our FP don't get messed up!

Did you book a studio?

 

[BuzzyBelle]

Did you book a studio?

No, all the nights are in 1 bedrooms.

 

[Tarzan513]

Tarzan, are you in a rush, do you have dates this year you'd like to go to Disney? If you get the right person on the phone they can and will give you the member number.

I don't think I am in a rush...what do you guys think? I am looking for a 2BR at SSR for 9/13-9/19. It sounds like nearly every room at SSR can be a 2Br (either a true 2BR or a linking 1BR and studio) and that September is a very slow month at WDW. Thoughts...should I be in a rush? Thanks for the insight.

 

[Lakegirl]

No, all the nights are in 1 bedrooms.

same thing for my August stay but it won't work for us.

 

[allison plevrakis]

I don't think I am in a rush...what do you guys think? I am looking for a 2BR at SSR for 9/13-9/19. It sounds like nearly every room at SSR can be a 2Br (either a true 2BR or a linking 1BR and studio) and that September is a very slow month at WDW. Thoughts...should I be in a rush? Thanks for the insight.

Tarzan I think you're fine that week. I was told the following week (9/19-9/26) picks up because people are starting to come in for the Epcot wine and food festival. The woman I talked to in reservations actually suggested I switch to your week and to have more options. I already made our ADRs in March and there are 9 of us traveling, so we've already requested time off of work.

 

[BuzzyBelle]

By some weird stroke of luck BCV now has availability in August We were able to switch to our home resort for our first 6 nights and keep VWL for the last 2. I don't know if it has to do with the refurb going on there and they just released a block of rooms, but almost every room category had availability if anyone else is looking.

 

[allison plevrakis]

Our points loaded and we were able to book a 3bdrm grand villa at Saratoga Springs!!! We are wait listed for OKW or AK - Kidani Village since they were our 1st 2 choices, but honestly I'm just thrilled we got a grand villa the week we wanted : )

 

[sawkam]

Another dissapointing day for us. We closed 6/2 and are still not in the system...

 

[Tarzan513]

Our points loaded and we were able to book a 3bdrm grand villa at Saratoga Springs!!! We are wait listed for OKW or AK - Kidani Village since they were our 1st 2 choices, but honestly I'm just thrilled we got a grand villa the week we wanted : )

Congrats! That should be a great time!

 

[wallygirl]

Another dissapointing day for us. We closed 6/2 and are still not in the system...

We're with you. Just called the broker again and Disney (option 3 then 4 and option 2 then 2).

 

[3pletprincesses]

We're with you. Just called the broker again and Disney (option 3 then 4 and option 2 then 2).

Same for us, big fat nothing.

 

[Disneychica18]

I just looked and our deed is there and says being processed .

 

[sawkam]

Anyone have luck getting numbers today? I just called and we are still not in the system since closing on 6/2.

 

[wallygirl]

Anyone have luck getting numbers today? I just called and we are still not in the system since closing on 6/2.

Just tried and still nothing! Asked for my last name and first, last 4 of social security number. Then was asked by Diane (like they all have), "is this a resale?"

Does anyone just say no? Can they see it's a resale in system? I feel like they "shut me down" once I answer the question but don't want to outright lie either.

Any advice?

 

[GoofyDisneyDaddy]

Just tried and still nothing! Asked for my last name and first, last 4 of social security number. Then was asked by Diane (like they all have), "is this a resale?"

Does anyone just say no? Can they see it's a resale in system? I feel like they "shut me down" once I answer the question but don't want to outright lie either.

Any advice?

I think they ask if it's a resale because if it wasn't, it should be in the system instantly (or at least very quickly) and so they would be worried there is a problem. I do NOT think they are asking because they see your member number and won't tell you. I believe that if they have asked you for your name, then you've made it past the hurdle of getting someone to check. Unfortunately, it's just not there.

In my experience, I called every other day, each time the person asked my name, checked, and said it wasn't there. Once or twice she might have asked if it was resale (though by the 4th call, I think she recognized my voice). The day it was there, she said good news, it's here, and gave me my number.