Question about October

[AJKMOM]

I promised to take friends from Oct. 3 to Oct. 11, 2010 and THEN realized I don't have enough BWV points alone for the 8 nights.

I do have enough if I pool my VB and BLT, but can't do that until 7 months out. DH is thinking about renting points to make up the days, and I am thinking about making reservations for the nights we can, and filling in the early part of the week at 7 months. Or else just wait and see what 2 BR we can get at 7 months, not necessarily at the BWV.

Any thoughts, especially that week before Columbus day? Positive feedback with renting points? I guess I need some reassurance that it's a good idea.

Thanks.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Make a backup ressie with your other points at the other resort now, and then switch that to BWV at the 7 month point if it's available. That way, if it doesn't come through, you will still have a place to stay.

 

[CarolMN]

If it were me, I'd reserve what I could at BWV at 11 months. Since I would not want to move, I would reserve a Pool/Garden villa. I'd fill in the rest at 7 months. Of course I'd call as soon as MS opens and waitlist if necessary.

Reserve the weeknights, including 10/10 at 11 months if possible. (Fridays and Saturdays still book more slowly than the other nights of the week). You'll have to make a second call to get 10/10 if you skip the weekend nights at 11 months.

Columbus Day weekend is busier in the parks than other weekends in October because many of the local schools & workplaces have that day off. I'm not convinced it is as popular with the general DVC membership s the locals & think you have a good shot at getting the weekend nights at BWV at 7 months. However, I do NOT think you have a good chance of getting Boardwalk view or standard view at 7 months. It may be possible, but it is not likely and since my preference is not to move in the middle of a vacation, I'm advising you to book Pool/Garden at 11 months YMMV.

Good luck!