Reservations Question

[theterms]

Hi!

Is it tough to get a reservation in June? Are there high and low seasons at the DVC resorts?

We want to go in mid-June, and I'm curious to know if I'll even be able to get a res during that time, or if I should change my plans.

Thanks to anyone and everyone for their input!

Traci

 

[CarolMN]

Are you a DVC owner, prosective owner or are you planning to rent points?

DVC owners can make reservations at their home resort 11 months ahead of their desired check out date. They can make reservations at other DVC resorts 7 months ahead of time.

Reservations are subject to availability and are on a first come, first served basis.

Mid-June should not be a problem to get if you take advantage of the 11 month window. Unless you want a Grand Villa/Beach Cottage (at OKW, BWV or VB) or a standard view at BWV, mid-June should not be a problem at the 7 month window. Worst case - you might have to use the waitlist for some of your dates.

If you are looking to rent points and want to vacation in June, 2003, there very well might be a problem getting the dates, resort and/or unit size you prefer. No way to know without checking with MS.

If you are about to become a member (waiting to close on a resale, maybe?), see the previous paragraph. If your dates and resort choice are at all flexible, there is a good chance you can go this June. Again, you may need to use the waitlist. FWIW, this is probably the only time you'll have a problem, since you'll be able to use the 11 month window next time.

It's true that there are some times of the year and some types of units that book up very quickly - you'll need to call day by day as soon as the 11 month window opens to ensure getting your first choice of resort, dates and unit size. The "difficult" times/units seem to be Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, Easter, first two weeks of December, and Grand Villas/Beach Cottage or BWV standard view rooms at any time.

HTH.

Good luck!

 

[Barringer75]

Just became a DVC owner in Dec and booked our 1st trip for first 2 weeks in June for 2 br at BCV..no problem even though less than 7 month window. Could be I was lucky?

 

[spiceycat]

the summer months are not that popular with DVC members (unlike the general public) - I guess most DVC's know how hot the summers are, or the lines long or what - but I have gotten a July 4 and days after reservation in June before at VWL (BWV & OKW were also availability - but I was going with young girls).

Now it is probably all ready to late to get Thanksgiving for 2003 or the first two weeks of December.

 

[theterms]

No, not a member... hopefully some day! I was curious because I'm looking to rent points June 15-18 (our DD's 11th birthday is the 16th & thought it'd be fun to spend her day in WDW).

Thanks for the input!