Looks like DVC is pretty full for July

[patsal]

I just called today to see if I could add two nights after our Cruise 7/18 and 19. First we checked BLT for any studio or 1BR, nothing. Next to VWL no studio or 1BR for both nights, but one night available. BCV all full up--didn't want it anyway. She shared that VAKL studio savannah view Jambo house available--not really wanting to be that remote this time! Finally, she checked BWV and I took a studio with a pool view--should traumatize DS who is still spooked by clownsbut at 17 I think he should face his fears! My quest ended there since I had to go to class to teach and the bell rang!

 

[hockeyprincess]

How about OKW? We love it there and usually can get a room. We just booked on Saturday, at 3 mos out, 8 nights straight in 1BR @ OKW in July. Also you could waitlist? Surely something will come up for you. Good luck!

 

[spiceycat]

BLT was full in July - that is amazing.

did not think it was even opening until August 4?



at AKV were any standard studios available - they are close to everything.

 

[patsal]

I asked and that is what she said. It was one of those wish I could stay at BLT, but since it won't be open yet I guess we won't be able to try that then she said let me check something, looked and said only 2brs. Normally we stay at OKW. I was looking for something different since we will be at OKW for 13 nights before the cruise. It is a very long, last for certain just the four of us vacation as DS will be a senior next year and I can't plan anything with all the new and uncertain things that will be going on. DH, DD and I will vacation next year we're just not sure DS will be able to or even want to.
AKV--no standard studios left.

I may call back and see if I can make changes later this week. I just went ahead and booked BWV. I'll discuss when I get home and then see what everyone thinks. It is possible that if an AP discount comes out I'd just book a monorail hotel for cash and bank the points--those Saturday nights are just killer!

 

[Lildalejrfan]

I just got off the phone with CS. I was able to book a 2 bdrm for 7/12-7/18 @ OKW. They also had Saratoga available.

 

[Tiger926]

BLT isn't open until August, so not sure what CM was talking about? I would think if it were opening early, we would surely have heard about that. Hmmm?

We always go in July every summer for 2 weeks, and I must say that this year, DVC resorts are pretty full up.

Good luck, Tiger

 

[edk35]

Finally, she checked BWV and I took a studio with a pool view--should traumatize DS who is still spooked by clownsbut at 17 I think he should face his fears!

 

[princessvacg]

I just called today to see if I could add two nights after our Cruise 7/18 and 19. First we checked BLT for any studio or 1BR, nothing. Next to VWL no studio or 1BR for both nights, but one night available. BCV all full up--didn't want it anyway. She shared that VAKL studio savannah view Jambo house available--not really wanting to be that remote this time! Finally, she checked BWV and I took a studio with a pool view--should traumatize DS who is still spooked by clownsbut at 17 I think he should face his fears! My quest ended there since I had to go to class to teach and the bell rang!

My 22 DD is STILL afraid of clowns.. so bad that she did not stay at BWV with us because she did not want to use the pool there. It was that Stephen King movie "It" that did it to her. We bought her the DVD for Christmas!! She stayed at pop century!! also, my MIL who is a travel agent was able to book BLT in July for a paying customer, not DVC.. I found that strange as they are not supposed to open until August??

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

What's the problem? I'm scared of, and hate clowns. And I'm three times his age.

 

[drusba]

I just called today to see if I could add two nights after our Cruise 7/18 and 19. First we checked BLT for any studio or 1BR, nothing. Next to VWL no studio or 1BR for both nights, but one night available. BCV all full up--didn't want it anyway. She shared that VAKL studio savannah view Jambo house available--not really wanting to be that remote this time! Finally, she checked BWV and I took a studio with a pool view--should traumatize DS who is still spooked by clownsbut at 17 I think he should face his fears! My quest ended there since I had to go to class to teach and the bell rang!

Just note that what you found actually is normal that time of year and shows it is a "slow" DVC time of year. VWL and BCV, the smaller resorts, are almost always gone any time of year when calling 3 months out. When you called, you could get BWV preferred pool or garden, AKV savanna, and most likely OKW and SSR. There are many times of year when you are not going to find all four of those open at 3 months out and any time you do find all four of those open at 3 months out it means it is a low DVC demand time.

 

[photobob]

So what is it about clowns that freak some out?