Holding Account

[WolfpackFan]

I just had to cancel 2 nights from our HHI stay for week after next. They put 52 points into our "holding" account. I think I understand what this means, but want to make sure. Basically we have to use those points before the end of our current use year, correct? BUT we can only use them to make ressies 60 days or less ahead of time. Am I correct on this? I wonder how hard it is to get ressies at HHI in a 1BR at the 60 day mark (we would be doing this the week after Christmas or the end of next March)?

 

[gracelrm]

Your explanation of the Holding Account is correct. As for getting HH at those times - I can't answer that. We went to HH once between Christmas and NYE and had no problem getting a 1BR at about 5 months out - but I don't really remember if the resort was crowded or not.

 

[WolfpackFan]

Thanks - one more question regarding holding. When I make a reservation using holding points and I don't have quite enough points in the holding account, can I borrow additional points from next year to make up what I need? In other words can you combine holding and non-holding to make up the points you need for a reservation? I'm thinking I might would try to get a 2BR for a couple of days after Christmas to use these points but would need to borrow a few points to have enough.

 

[RobDoc]

Yes, you can combine borrowed points with the holding points. Getting a reservation at the end of the year or at spring break might be a challenge since HH is often reserved during times when kids are out of school - but 2BR villas are often available at that resort. I'd call right at 60 days- since you are competeing with cash guests for those same rooms (DVC releases any unreserved room to CRO at 60 days).

Good luck!