Just Joined - YEAH!!! - Now Have Questions

[mupt02]

With all the information we were given during our sign-up, there are some questions that we didn't think of until we got home. I'm hoping someone can help.

1. If we want something that is 185 points, but we only have 170, can we pay OOP for the difference? Or can we borrow the 15 points from the next year? If neither of these are allowed, what do you do with extra points?

2. Everything I am finding mentions booking dates for trips up to 7 days. When can I book if I am taking a trip that is longer than 7 days?

Thanks for any info.

 

[Sandisw]

Welcome and Congratulations!

You can not really pay OOP but can borrow the points to complete the reservation. Just this year, Disney did begin letting members at the 7 month mark buy up to 24 one time use points to complete a reservation instead of borrowing. But, this won't do you any good if you are booking during your home resort booking period.

You can call and book a trip up to 7 days in advance from the 11 and 7 month window. I believe that if you are beyond that initial date, you can then book more days.

For example, if I wanted to go Aug 8 to the 18th. My 11 month window opens September 8th. If I call then, I can only book 7 days. However, if I wait and call on the 11th, then I can book the entire 10 days.

The only time this might be an issue is for those reservations that you need to call right at 9:00 am at the 11 month mark. In those cases, you book the first 7 days and just call back 3 days later and extend your trip.

 

[SamSam]

Welcome!

You can borrow the 15 points (or however many points you need) from your next year.

Keep reading these boards, they are a wealth of information.

 

[mdsd8700]

Welcome!! I am new to DVC and I read these boards as often as I can to get as much information as I can. The people here are awesome, they really can answer any question you have. Congratulations and Enjoy.