How to book extra night and when to do it.

[becca-becca]

We have a reservation for a 2 BR and studio at AKV on 12-21-08 to 12-26-08. We are driving down on 12-19 and will probably get into Orlando 12-20. After booking this trip and booking a September cruise, we will have 32 points left (6 are '07 points that were banked into '08 and 26 are developers points that will expire 02-07-09). We have to use these points or lose them or try to go to the trouble of renting them. I prefer to use them. Is there anyway to add a night to my existing reservation for a 2 BR now instead of at 7 month mark. (We have 6 people we need to accomodate). If I have to wait until 7 month mark, what are the chances I will get anything at AKV for one Saturday night (12-20). Are there any better options? I would prefer not to resort hop, but a night spent at a DVC villa is way better than one spent on a non-Disney hotel! What do you suggest?

 

[luvindisneyworld]

well if they are developer points then you have to wait till the 7 month mark.My experience in the past has been it is alot easier to get a room on Fri or Sat nights because it is more points for those nights.
I would not think you would have any trouble if you call right at the 7 month mark and you can always be put on the waitlist.

 

[dianeschlicht]

You definitely have to wait until the 7 month mark to use the developer points. That timeframe is going to be difficult at 7 months to get anything at AKV, but you never know, since there has been speculation that Kidani might be open by then. I'd probably give it a try.

 

[pyrxtc]

I would love to have Kidani open by then. I could definately go for that since I need a couple more nights on my ressie.

if kidani is not open by then, I can almost guarantee you that you will not be getting your night you want. There are a bunch of us on the waitlist and we are all impatient.

 

[becca-becca]

But, if AKV is booked, are my chances of getting 2 stuidos elsewhere or 1 bedroom elsewhere good if I book at 7 months? I would rather stay at Disney, don't want to lose points and would love to add another night to our stay!!!