FWIW, I went on the BWV waitlist for NYE on February 1 (the 11 month booking date) at 1PM, and I'm still waiting. Granted, I'm only on one waitlist - Boardwalk view studio - but it's been 4+ months, and the waitlist hasn't yet cleared.
If you're thinking of waitlisting, do it now. The earlier you waitlist, the better your chances of the waitlsit clearing.