Marathon Weekend 2018

[DISfam2401]

Hmmm, yeah we are using them too. And, yes, hoping for Poly. Oh well, it's okay. I suspect we'll get it whether today or the 9th. I'm just impatient.

Nervous too - we're using DVC rental store and are hoping for a 2BR at Boardwalk. I know it's a stretch but we're bringing the in-laws to watch our 2 little ones and were hoping they could watch from the boardwalk. We don't check in until the 4th though... so I guess we find out availability tomorrow? Were you actually about to book SS, or just find out they had availability? The way I understand it, availability means there are rooms available but then they need to find someone with home points to actually book it.

ETA: Argh, she just emailed and said she would get back to me on Monday. That means DVC members can book it over the weekend. This whole thing is stressful...

 

[PCFriar80]

Woohoo! Congrats. I'm so impatient about ours. Since our stay won't end until January 9th, our rental place said they couldn't request until the 9th. I guess that's how that works? You have to be 11 months out up to the last day of your stay?

Not to cause you more angst, but it's 11 months from your check-in day. I booked BCV today for 1/3 - 1/10 and will add another day tomorrow. Nonetheless, I am 99% sure [no decimals] that you'll get your request. Good luck and happy training!

 

[MissLiss279]

I too rented DVC for the first time today! My check-in day is actually the 2nd, but when the lady I'm using checked yesterday, all the Standard View Studios at the Boardwalk were booked on the 2nd. So today, first thing, she went and booked starting on the 3rd standard view -and was able to get it, and then she booked a pool/garden view for the 2nd - being waitlisted for the standard view. A little complex, but I'm excited!

 

[ZellyB]

Not to cause you more angst, but it's 11 months from your check-in day. I booked BCV today for 1/3 - 1/10 and will add another day tomorrow. Nonetheless, I am 99% sure [no decimals] that you'll get your request. Good luck and happy training!

Well, dang. I am now 82.93% more worried than I was before.



I'm sure it will be fine. But I might email again just to check.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Glad people are getting their rooms booked! I have two more days until I can!

 

[Sailormoon2]

Well I was just told by DVC rental store that due to overwhelming requests they are changing AKL from non-premium to Premium, this came after I gave my 100$ deposit. So I can stay locked in at my quoted non-premium rate, but may potentially not find a renter as they can now get more money per point for the same room. Still staying hopeful, that something will come through, but looks like I'll be waiting closer to the 6 or 7 month mark, rather than being able to get it confirmd now.
Congrats to all those who have secured their ideal rooms.

 

[ZellyB]

Well I was just told by DVC rental store that due to overwhelming requests they are changing AKL from non-premium to Premium, this came after I gave my 100$ deposit. So I can stay locked in at my quoted non-premium rate, but may potentially not find a renter as they can now get more money per point for the same room. Still staying hopeful, that something will come through, but looks like I'll be waiting closer to the 6 or 7 month mark, rather than being able to get it confirmd now.
Congrats to all those who have secured their ideal rooms.

Well that stinks. Hopefully you will still find a someone to rent for you!

 

[Dis5150]

Nervous too - we're using DVC rental store and are hoping for a 2BR at Boardwalk. I know it's a stretch but we're bringing the in-laws to watch our 2 little ones and were hoping they could watch from the boardwalk. We don't check in until the 4th though... so I guess we find out availability tomorrow? Were you actually about to book SS, or just find out they had availability? The way I understand it, availability means there are rooms available but then they need to find someone with home points to actually book it.

ETA: Argh, she just emailed and said she would get back to me on Monday. That means DVC members can book it over the weekend. This whole thing is stressful...

We are booked with a reservation number at SS. She emailed this morning that there was availability so I paid the $100 deposit. She said it could be hours or days to have a member accept the reservation. Then she emailed me a couple hours later with the good news and reservation number. Now I have to pay the rest of the deposit by Sunday a.m.

 

[DVCFan1994]

Well, dang. I am now 82.93% more worried than I was before.



I'm sure it will be fine. But I might email again just to check.

You can book 11 months out for a maximum 7 night stay. So today you could book starting for 1/3 for 7 nights, so checking out the 10th. Tomorrow you should be good to get through the 11th.

 

[courtneybeth]

Ugh. I just threw in a request for rental points - so far no luck. May have to book a bounce back after Princess.

 

[Keels]

Beach Club = BOOKED! Yay!

 

[Keels]

Ugh. I just threw in a request for rental points - so far no luck. May have to book a bounce back after Princess.

IDK if the guy I use still has points, but he's great if you're interested. He owns at BCV, BLT and GFV, but can book you and waitlist in to anywhere else.

 

[courtneybeth]

And just like that... Beach Club booked, Jan 3-8.

 

[BigEeyore]

Booked us at Kidani for a savannah view studio! Might try and waitlist the Poly at the 7 month window but we love our home resort AKL so I'm a happy gal either way.

 

[mbwhitti]

We are all set for our split stay, 3-5 at Boardwalk, then 5-8 at Bay Lake. My points rental contact has Poly points coming in March and will try to switch the Bay Lake to Poly. If it doesn't work out, I'm happy to try a new resort. Anyone with marathon weekend experience at Bay Lake?

 

[Disneyhappy]

We are DVC owners and I can't believe how quickly BLT standard studios view booked. I was blocked out by walkers for 1/3 and 1/4 but was able to get the rest of the trip from 1/5-1/7. Booked lake view for 1/3-1/5 and will switch over to standard on 1/5. No biggie. Does anyone know how to sign up for the DVC early registration? Through Run Disney site?

 

[PCFriar80]

We are DVC owners and I can't believe how quickly BLT standard studios view booked. I was blocked out by walkers for 1/3 and 1/4 but was able to get the rest of the trip from 1/5-1/7. Booked lake view for 1/3-1/5 and will switch over to standard on 1/5. No biggie. Does anyone know how to sign up for the DVC early registration? Through Run Disney site?

Yes, log on to DVC; My DVC Membership; Member Benefits and More; scroll down and you'll see a RunDisney registration link. You'll click on the "Register Online" box which will redirect you to the registration page. Thursday, 2/9 @ noon [EST].

You can also just do a search for RunDisney in DVC which will bring you to the same link.

 

[rteetz]

Everyone is booking rooms and I'm just here like lol

 

[camaker]

Everyone is booking rooms and I'm just here like lol

Don't feel bad. You're not alone. I'm waiting to find out whether the TA gets me POFQ or whether I'll have to go with their standard CBR. Probably won't know for several months.

 

[FFigawi]

Everyone is booking rooms and I'm just here like lol

Aren't you supposed to be asking the Sunday's are for Disney question?