CarolAnnC:
I hate to hear that for you.
I don't know how possible it is to take this up the chain...I would definitely try in your situation.
It seems like either
DCL should make an exception in your case...or
DVC should make an exception about your reservation status.
This eerily smacks of what happened on the 1st few days of the charging for valet parking.
DVC should write a new policy that deals with how to equitably deal with situations when policies change that leave the member caught in the cross hairs.
I believe ALL new policies should go into effect at least 3 weeks after notice is given, and much farther in advance (many months) for situations like you described.
Good Luck!!