How soon need to book for BWV?

[pstepka]

We have decided that we want to rent points and stay at a BW studio in August. We really would like to wait until we sell our house (we just moved into a house we built) to pay for it. Does anyone know: <br>1. if we will be able to find enough points to rent (either 55 for a 5 night stay or 83 for a 6 night stay) and <br><br> 2. what the chances of a studio at BW being availble sometime during the week of August 9-16<br><br> if we wait 2 months until we buy the points and make the reservations?

Pam

 

[CarolMN]

Originally posted by pstepka
We have decided that we want to rent points and stay at a BW studio in August. We really would like to wait until we sell our house (we just moved into a house we built) to pay for it. Does anyone know: <br>1. if we will be able to find enough points to rent (either 55 for a 5 night stay or 83 for a 6 night stay) and <br><br> 2. what the chances of a studio at BW being availble sometime during the week of August 9-16<br><br> if we wait 2 months until we buy the points and make the reservations?

Pam

The point totals you quoted are for a standard view. There is unlikely to be a problem finding a member willing to rent points. Availability of standard view rooms will definitely be a problem, though.

It is possible, but not very likely, that there will be a standard view studio available. Most standard view rooms book up in the 11 month window (which opened last October for your 8/03 dates). Standard view studios tend to go very quickly. If there are any left right now (doubt it), they will almost certainly disappear for sure when the 7 month window opens in February. The outside rehab work at BWV, whcih isn't scheduled to complete until 9/03, will take several standard view rooms out of service. So the supply will be even more limited than usual this summer.

It is possible that you could get a standard view studio by using the waitlist. However, IMHO, most members would rather look for a renter who wants time that is all ready available - i.e., they are not anxious to risk losing their points (other opportunities to rent points) by taking a chance on the waitlist coming through.

That said, if you are willing to rent a preferred view studio (70 or 102 points), there is a better chance of availability, even if you wait a couple of months to rent points. There should not be a problem finding members with points to rent.

HTH. I know it wasn't what you were hoping to hear. Good luck and congratulations on your new home.

 

[pstepka]

Thanks for the quick reply (even if it is NOT what I wanted to hear!!). Things have been so crazy for us these past 3 months, I have not had a chance to plan our vacation (I usually have things firmed up almost a year in advance). Maybe we'll have to bite the bullet and reserve now. How do I find out what is actually available right now? Can I call Disney or do I have to find out a different way if I'm going to rent points from someone?

 

[Poorman]

Post all the info and a DVC member will check on availability. Also you may want to add any alternate date's or resorts as a back-up. Good luck. Rich

 

[CarolMN]

Originally posted by pstepka
Thanks for the quick reply (even if it is NOT what I wanted to hear!!). Things have been so crazy for us these past 3 months, I have not had a chance to plan our vacation (I usually have things firmed up almost a year in advance). Maybe we'll have to bite the bullet and reserve now. How do I find out what is actually available right now? Can I call Disney or do I have to find out a different way if I'm going to rent points from someone?

If you haven't already, post your request on the DVC Rent/Trade Board:

DVC Rent/Trade Forum

Be sure to read all of the "Important" posts that are at the top of the page first. They will give you more information on renting.

Good luck!

 

[pstepka]

After talking to my husband, it appears we will have to wait until closer to August to do anything. He does not multi-task very well (actually, AT ALL), so since we have a house we need to get ready to get on the market to sell, he can't (won't!) talk about vacation plans. sigh....So it looks like I won't be able to do anything until probably April. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that I'll still be able to get a studio at BW at such short notice. If we can't, then we'll have to find an alternate place to stay.

Thanks, everyone, for all the info.

Pam

 

[DeeP]

If you can't get a room at BWV, which is very likely because they do book up fast, try OKW. You can usually always get a room at OKW. I just made reservations yesterday for OKW (it was all that was available) at 2 months prior to the trip.