I've booked that same week twice myself right at the 7-month window (for a 1BR) and it wasn't a problem. The end of January is one of the easier times to book a DVC resort.
Not to take over the OP's thread, but I have a question along the same lines. We're in the process of closing on our resale and should be done within the next 2 weeks. We're looking at making a ressie for mid to late August for a 2-bdrm for 5 nights and a 1-bdrm for 3 nights. What do you think our chances are? Any ideas???? TIA!!!