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[RobDoc]

Okay, a question for those of you that are more experienced than I at longer waits on the wailist. I have gotten my requests met after being waitlisted for a brief period of time, usually less than a month. But, this time around it doesn't look as though it will happen. I'm at BCV but waitlisted for BWV Nov 30-Dec4. I went on the waitlist in late June. Nothing yet. Anyone have any idea as to when I should just give up hope? At the 30 day mark?

Are you on the automatic-daily waitlist or just wailtlisted for the entire stay?

If you're listed for the entire stay- all of the requested dates will have to become available at once (and you'd have to be at the top iof the waitlist). MS will not "save" dates as they become available towards filling your request.

The auto-daily list will fill each date as it beecomes available- and they won't call to confirm, you'll just be surprised when the confirmation letter arrives. The disadvantage of the auto-daily list is that it's possible that you could end up missing a day in the middle and have to leave. My experience with the auto-daily list is that I have ALWAYS gotten my dates even within a couple of months of arrival (and in early Dec.).

The dynamics of the waitlist seem to be a little more difficult this year, since availability for early December has been very limited for awhile now (unlike past years when there were still options even at this time).

I'd still hold hope that something will open up for you if you're on the auto-daily list, but even the regular list could still come thru.

Good luck!

 

[goofy4tink]

Ahhh, I have no idea Doc. I believe I'm on 'entire stay' waitlist. I think I may just have to concede the fact that I'll be at BCV rather than my favorite BW. It doesn't look promising with everything being so booked up. Thanks for explaining the difference for me. Just when I think I have it all, something comes along and slaps me upside the head!!!

 

[RobDoc]

Unless you ask to have each day automatically confirmed, you are probably on the regular waitlist. You can still call MS (even today) and ask to be placed on the auto-daily list.

Good luck!

 

[iankh]

I need some advice on the ins and outs of waitlisting. This will be my first time.

We have decided that we want to go away 12/31 through 1/4. I thought I'd try, we wanted to stay at OKW, BWV or BCV, a studio this time since it's a short trip.

I managed to get the night of the 31st and the 3rd at OKW. I have waitlisted at the other properties.

What are my chances of the waitlist clearing?

 

[Maribel]

iankh, It's so funny... We decided yesterday on the same dates for a studio, but it was too late to call MS. Now I need to wait until monday. Please, let me know if your waitlist comes thru
Good luck

 

[castleri]

Am happy to report that every waitlist I had for family and friends for October came through. The last two for two studios at OKW Oct14,15,16 came through this the past two Fridays. To all who are still waiting don't give up hope- seems like as you get close to the 31 day cancellation period they sometimes open up. Also cancelled the SSR ones for the same period so those may help someone else out. Good luck to those still waiting.

 

[SpoonfulofSugar]

Just got our waitlisted night of 12/7, only waitlisted since wed of last week- not bad. We also let go of two nights at BCV for 11/29 and 30 for anyone waiting for those maybe you'll get good news too!!!

 

[JimMIA]

We just cancelled a backup ressie for a 1BR at OKW, 12/4-12-7, so there IS hope!

 

[kathleena]

Waitlist for SSR studio nights of 12/3 and 12/4
or any other for 12/1-12/4

Just waitlisted last week and today they called that SSR 12/3 was matched. So now just waiting on 12/4.

BTW - when I called last week there were no studios available on property for any of the 4 nights I was looking for except for SSR for 12/1, 12/2 and 12/3. For some reason, the CM started looking for 1brs and while she did, the 12/3 was grabbed. So when I finally said - look - I don't want a 1br, only a studio - I could only get the two days. So I knew I was probably first on the waitlist for 12/3.

Who knows on 12/4, but I have about 55 days that I can wait to see! If I don't get the last day, I will have to cancel at 31 days and stay at POP or POR. I'm not anxious to have holding account points!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I'm still waiting for 1 Standard Studio, (have preferred) for Sept. 30th to Oct. 3rd. What gets me is that I had the 2 Standard and then cancelled 1. By the time I did decide that we'll need the 2nd, even the Friday and Saturday weren't available. It bothers me to spend the extra 7 points for the stay, I wish I could just "get over" it!

Pixie dust to all!

Bobbi

PS. I just cancelled the waiting list. Those 7 points in reservation status wouldn't do me a bit of good. So, I'm now officially "over it!"

 

[EricaLovesMickey]

We are waitlisted Dec. 10 - 16 at BWV, BCV, WLV. We have ressies at SSR.

 

[1000th happy haunt]

I'm waitlisted for two nights at VWL -- October 9 & 10. We're starting our trip at SSR and finish up with two nights at WL. I called to see if we could get into VWL instead.

 

[BriarRose59]

Thanks for the info on the "automatic" wait list. I called MS and found out I was on the automatic list for 1 night (Oct. 20) BCV 2-bdrm., but was not for the other waitlist (Oct. 20-25, 2-bdrm. dedicated). I had them put the second waitlist on automatic also.

I always learn new things by reading these boards!

 

[OnMedic]

December is proving to be a very popular time. We are also waitlisted for the night of Dec. 7th. We have requested a 2 BR or 2 Studios at any WDW resort!

 

[Christine & family]

Still waitlisted for a 2BDR at the BCV on 12/6 that I called for 7 months out. I called to ask a question the other day and checked on it and it still hasn't come through. Bummer! I'm hoping there is some movement around the 30 day mark, but at this point, I'm feeling like it's doubtful.

 

[Shelly S]

We are waitlisted for one night Dec 4th for a Standard view studio at BWV. I doubt this will come through, but we decided a few weeks ago to stay one extra night. I already changed our flights so I think I'm going to make a backup reservation with CRO.

 

[jacksmom]

I called today to see if there was anything available 12-18 thru 12-23, and the only (studio) available was at SSR! Are there many of you also waitlisted for that week! Would love some input!

 

[KennySC]

I'm currently wait listed for the following from Dec 18-23.

1. Grandvilla at OKW
2. 2br (boardwalk view)
3. Studio (boardwalk view)
4. Studio (standard view)

I currently have a 2br (preferred view) and studio (preferred view) for Dec 18-23 at the BWV.

 

[andriade]

I am still waitlisted for 1/1-1/7 for either BWX or BCV. We have a 2 BR at OKW so if it does't come through I'm covered. The CM told me it looks like everything is pretty booked up on 1/1. I finally said that I would take even a split stay. So now I am sooooo waitlisted everywhere I don't even know what I'm really waitlisted for any more. We're getting to the 90 day out mark so I'm losing a little hope.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

PIXIE DUST TO GRANT YOUR WAITLISTS!!!