Faxing Room Requests

[MJS]

I remember reading threads that faxing room requests is now a no-no. Is that true? We made a couple of requests (high floor, quiet area) when we booked our room through Member Services and they are noted on our confirm; however, we now have a child who is terrified of fireworks, and we are staying at the BCV. We do not want an Epcot view. Any suggestions on what we should do?

 

[Pa@okw95]

Call MS back, tell them your problem and they will change your request, and send you a new confirmation with the new request on it, if you ask them to, otherwise they will tell you they changed it and that will be it.

 

[MJS]

This may seem like a wierd question, but does MS take room requests in the order they were received? We still would like a high floor in a quiet area, but now have the fireworks issue. We made our original requests 10-11 months ago. Does changing it drop us to the bottom of the list? Is it better handled at check-in?

 

[jel0511]

Originally posted by MJS
This may seem like a wierd question, but does MS take room requests in the order they were received? We still would like a high floor in a quiet area, but now have the fireworks issue. We made our original requests 10-11 months ago. Does changing it drop us to the bottom of the list? Is it better handled at check-in?

There is no more 11 mnth priority in room requests being granted, so it won't hurt your chances adding this room request. Just have them list it first. BCV has a "room ready" policy currently, which means, if a room is ready that meets some of your requests is available at check-in you'll be given that room. Which indicates you get a better room selection earlier in the morning, vs later in the afternoon. I'd add your room request, since during busy times they sometimes pre-assign rooms also. When you check-in ask the CM if your room views the fireworks. If they say yes, explain your situation, I'm sure you won't have a problem getting a new room assigned. And yes, faxing room requests is now a no-no at DVC resorts and any fax won't be looked at.

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

I would think your chances of getting a non-Epcot view would be pretty good since most people seem to want that view.

During the fireworks, I would turn on the TV so you could have some background noise. If you are in a 1 bedroom, turn on the dryer and maybe the dishwasher as well. Maybe schedule a late night bath in the jaccuzi tub. With BCV being so close, I think you will be able to hear the fireworks in any location. I know when we stayed at the YC a few years back, we could hear them there as well. Good luck!