Just Booked BWV studio Standard and HHI

[deerh]

Just got off the phone with MS and I booked 2 rooms for BWV standard view. A 1BR and a studio for June 5-11. She said there were a LOT of studios available. Just mentioning this is case anyone was interested. This is almost at the 9 month mark...
Intersting, I thought Dean and others say the Standard view goes first. Makes you wonder...

Also I booked a 1BR at HHI for July 3-10 in 2005.. Paying cash for Fri,Sat and she said they HAD CASH ROOMS!!! WOW, almost 10.25 months out, they had cash rooms.. Also Intersting...

DeerH

 

[kweaver]

Interesting, indeed.

We haven't stayed at BWV (yet ), but I think there are a significant number of people who prefer to reserve Boardwalk View.

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cash price for the 1BR at HH in July? (DVC discount, or not?)

I'd guess that most folks who go to HHI with a cash only reservation (not DVC members) don't plan 10+ months out. Maybe that's the reason they have availability? Just a guess...glad you got one!

 

[CarolMN]

Standard views do tend to go first.

That said, it's been easier to book standard views since the Boardwalk view was made its own category (and thus guaranteed at booking). Also, the first half of June isn't all that popular/hard to book copared to other times of the year.

So while I still think you were lucky, I'm not shocked. I would continue to recommend that those who absolutely must have standard view, call at the 11 month window. JMHO. YMMV.

Best wishes -

 

[deerh]

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cash price for the 1BR at HH in July? (DVC discount, or not?)

I believe she said the rack rate was $375, I got it for $278/nite.
So, not too bad, hey, a week at the beach for $278x2=$556.
NOT BAD I SAY!!

That does not include tax, so add $55 to that..
Better than the Holiday Inn at HHI which we paid for 1 week $199/nite a few years ago!! And, what an upgrade, lets see:kitchen, jacuzzi, etc,etc...

DeerH