Switching Reservation at 7 Months

[mrebuck]

I have a BW GV booked for 1/3-9. Ideally, we'd like to switch that to another resort at the 7 month mark - another GV, Poly Bungalow or CC Cabin. (We love the BW GVs but we've stayed in them a couple of times and would like to try something new.) I'll need to use the points currently tied up with the BW GV reservation to make it happen, but I'd rather not cancel the BW GV until I am fairly certain there is a room available elsewhere. What's the best way to make this happen?

1) Call Member Services so they can make the switch? I prefer doing things online if possible -- eliminating the delay and possibility of human error --but will call if that's the best way.

2) Cancel the BW reservation online and immediately book the new one? If I cancel the BW reservation online, will those points immediately be available online to use on the new reservation?

Anyone have experiences (either positive or negative) they can share?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Madame]

I have a BW GV booked for 1/3-9. Ideally, we'd like to switch that to another resort at the 7 month mark - another GV, Poly Bungalow or CC Cabin. (We love the BW GVs but we've stayed in them a couple of times and would like to try something new.) I'll need to use the points currently tied up with the BW GV reservation to make it happen, but I'd rather not cancel the BW GV until I am fairly certain there is a room available elsewhere. What's the best way to make this happen?

1) Call Member Services so they can make the switch? I prefer doing things online if possible -- eliminating the delay and possibility of human error --but will call if that's the best way.

2) Cancel the BW reservation online and immediately book the new one? If I cancel the BW reservation online, will those points immediately be available online to use on the new reservation?

Anyone have experiences (either positive or negative) they can share?

Thanks in advance.

Just modify the BW reservation.

 

[mrebuck]

I've never tried to modify a reservation online. You can switch from one resort to another? I wasn't sure how that worked. Thanks!

 

[erionm]

I've never tried to modify a reservation online. You can switch from one resort to another? I wasn't sure how that worked. Thanks!

Yes, you can change resorts using the reservation modify process that's available on the member website.

 

[FFMickey]

I've never tried to modify a reservation online. You can switch from one resort to another? I wasn't sure how that worked. Thanks!

Yes, when you modify you can select your dates and which resorts like you were booking a new reservation, but it will free up your points to make the other booking.

 

[mrebuck]

Awesome. That is much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you!

 

[gharter]

I have used the online to modify, but with certain issues, have been much happier calling and having somebody switch things for me.

 

[minnie king]

What time does online booking open up?

 

[n2mm]

If modifying is working. It has been messed up for a few weeks now. I’ve tried many times to modify online, but had to book days separately. After checking around, seems others are having similar issues. I can book a new reservation, but can not add additional days to my existing reservation. Now I have to call to get MS to combine my reservations. I’ve tried my iPad with safari and my computer with google. No luck.

 

[mrebuck]

What time does online booking open up?

I've read that online booking officially opens at 8, but I'm not sure whether they ever open it early???

 

[CarolMN]

I've read that online booking officially opens at 8, but I'm not sure whether they ever open it early???

Not in my experience.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I have a BW GV booked for 1/3-9. Ideally, we'd like to switch that to another resort at the 7 month mark - another GV, Poly Bungalow or CC Cabin. (We love the BW GVs but we've stayed in them a couple of times and would like to try something new.) I'll need to use the points currently tied up with the BW GV reservation to make it happen, but I'd rather not cancel the BW GV until I am fairly certain there is a room available elsewhere. What's the best way to make this happen?

1) Call Member Services so they can make the switch? I prefer doing things online if possible -- eliminating the delay and possibility of human error --but will call if that's the best way.

2) Cancel the BW reservation online and immediately book the new one? If I cancel the BW reservation online, will those points immediately be available online to use on the new reservation?

Anyone have experiences (either positive or negative) they can share?

Thanks in advance.

I hope you do it. I think the CC Cabins are great!