I see two other "happenings" that may have had folks booking DVC accomodations -- there is a big Lotusphere convention that runs until the 25th and there is also the Walt Disney World Soccer Classic Jan 25-28. January is also a time when other smaller groups also book conventions/conferences in Orlando -- for the lower prices.
Cinderella's suite will begin to be given away that day...... If I get Cindy's suite, you have first dibs on my 1 bedroom Boardwalk view for that night!
There is a big press conference on the 26th, so a lot of media will be there. The MK closes early on the 25th for media previews of the Cinderella suite and Laugh Club. That probably took up quite a few rooms, but shouldn't be DVC rooms.
The annual PGA Golf Show is in Orlando January 25-27. Many of the people stay at Disney, and in the past there were awesome discounts on Disney tickets from what I have been told by my friends who go every year.
Thanks to everyone that responded. I tried to book back in November and have been waitlisted since then. I was able to get Fri/Sat the 26th and 27th, but still holding out for Thurs 1/25. I have made back-up ressies at All Stars, just in case the waitlist does not come through.