Stephanie,
I was estimating about a year and a half to two years before I woudl get it based on what my guide told me and another poster on here who was also on the waitlist for December use year. She had been on the waitlist for about six months already I believe. I also wanted VWL for my kids' winter break. But, I was just too impatient and couldn't handle the waiting. BUT, I also knew my hoem resort BCV was about to sell out. I actually ended up on BCV's waitlist for a few days before they called me. Thatw as my worry. I wodul end up waiting and waiting for VWL and in the menatiem lost the opportunity to add onto my home. You situation is different. You don't ahev to worry about SSR selling out any time soon. If I were you I'd wait a littel bit and see how you move up on the waitlist. As much as I wanted VWL I think it will be easier for me keeping up with booking windows and poinst thsi way. Just keep in mind SSr has that longer contract date. That si another thing I regret - not waiting until the deal for SSR was annouced. We are in our early 30s. I think the longer contrcat date woudl have been nice. Good luck!