I just made a ressie!! Question...

[LisaR]

I was able to get the last 2 bedroom according to MS at OKW for Dec 1st for 5 nights. I was so excited that I failed to ask another question. Can someone explain how a waitlist works? I didn't ask to be waitlisted anywhere but I am thinking of calling back. Can I waitlist at all the other resorts or do I need to pick just one? If I have to pick just one, any suggestions on where we would have a better chance of getting in at? If a spot opened up, would they call me and give me the option or would they just switch me? I am very happy with OKW but we will be there 5 weeks after our December trip for 10 days so I thought we would try someplace else. Is it worth waitlisting? Thanks!!

Lisa

 

[fkj2]

I understand you can waitlist at all the other resorts and then if one becomes available you can change into it. The only problem I can see, and I've not waitlisted before now either, is that if you go by days, you may have to move between resorts. I took the chance and waitlisted for the entire week.

 

[RobDoc]

The waitlist is a good way to try another resort.

If you waitlist for the entire week, your chances are reduced, since they will not save individual days as they become available- only if the entire week opens up.

You can ask for an automatic waitlist- where they won't even call to confirm with you.

The waitlist does work since the dynamics of the reservation system at WDW are so active.

Good Luck!

 

[LisaR]

Thanks! I did call and waitlist for VWL for the entire week. I understand it reduces my chances but I do not want to switch resorts during our stay - especially during a short stay like this. She told me I could not waitlist for all the resorts. I had to pick only one! It sounds like that isn't correct. I talked to MS twice today (once for the ressie and once about the waitlist) and both times it was very rushed. I am sure they are very busy after the long weekend but I really felt rushed. Maybe I will try back later in the week and see if I can add BWV and BCV to the waitlist.

Lisa

 

[RobDoc]

I'm not sure they will waitlist more than one resort. They can waitlist any of the DVC resorts, but listing more than one at a time could create some confusion.

Good Luck!