Need quick help!

[Hersheybar417]

We are waitlisted with Disney for 400 points at BWV. Since posting on here and receiving the advice that smaller contracts are better than one large one, we requested to have 2-200 point contracts. We got a call from our guide saying if we were willing to break that into smaller contracts - say 4 100 point contracts (we are willing to do that) - he could get us what we want. Also, he has available contracts for September use year. I'm sure we will not be able to schedule those for this year, so does that mean we have to bank 400 points for next year, and then make sure we use them next year? I've been reading a lot about DVC, but I'm a little fuzzy on this issue. My DH and I are going in February, and I wonder what the chances are of getting into BWV (1BR, boardwalk front) if we try to schedule after we get these points settled into an account.

We should call our guide back asap, so any helpful suggestions would be so greatly appreciated. You all are the best. Thanks.

Again, awaiting your expert advice!

 

[Granny]

If you can get 4 100 point contracts, that would be even more flexibility down the line...go for it!

If you are getting 2005 UY points then you would have to travel by the end of August or ask to bank them into your 2006 UY. Normally, you would not be able to bank so late in the UY but for new purchases it is generally allowed.

Your February trip would be using your 2006 UY points that you would get September 1, 2006. If those are the first points you would be getting, then you would just use them for your trip and proceed from there.

If you are getting the 2005 UY points, and bank them, then you would need to use those points between Sept 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007. If you only need those points for your trip, you could then bank your 2006 UY points.

I know it's somewhat confusing, especially when your travel dates are in a different calendar year than when you get your points. We have the same thing with our October UY contract.

I think you are fine. Remember, you can continue to bank unused points from any given UY, but can't re-bank them for another year. So if you bank them, make sure you use those first on any reservation.

Good luck!

 

[CarolMN]

...(snip).... My DH and I are going in February, and I wonder what the chances are of getting into BWV (1BR, boardwalk front) if we try to schedule after we get these points settled into an account.......(snip).....

Your chances of getting a guaranteed Boardwalk view room (of any size) for next February are not good. The 7 month window for February 2007 has already opened for next February.

BW view rooms make up slightly less than 20% of the available rooms. BWV owners tend to book the standard view and guaranteed view rooms before the 7 month window opens, and if any are left when the 7 month window opens, non-BWV owners snap them right up.

That said, your chances are not zero (unless you are coming over President's week). You can call as soon as you have your points and waitlist for the days that are not available when you call. You might get lucky - especially if you are going early in the month.

My advice is to plan on a Preferred View - Pool/Garden view room for the February 2007 trip and then keep reminding yourselves that you'll have many future trips (that you book at 11 months) in the guaranteed Boardwalk view rooms.

Congratulations and welcome home from a BWV owner who prefers the standard view rooms to the BW view rooms!