The power of stalking

[huskerfanatic7]

So I have stalked continuously for Early December once the 7th month window opened up. So far this is what I've been able to get.

Dec 4-7 Jambo Studio Savannah view
Dec 7-9 BLT Studio Lake view
Dec 9-12 Boardwalk Studio Garden/pool
Dec 12-14 Copper Creek Studio Walk in shower

not too shabby. So if you're frustrated about getting rooms just stalk stalk stalk.

 

[Frederic Civish]

That is actually amazingly good.

 

[Disneykate605]

Impressive! Good for you!

 

[stuartsong]

It is possible to get some good reservations at 7 month window if you are willing to work at it.

 

[PeterPanFan123]

Nice work!

 

[jerseygal]

Enjoy!

 

[collections]

I'm currently stalking 2 nights in early December (which I have waitlisted) .
I haven't been having much success since I began my stalk 8 days ago, about 10 days past the 7 month window.
Could you please share your stalking strategy?

 

[huskerfanatic7]

I'm currently stalking 2 nights in early December (which I have waitlisted) .
I haven't been having much success since I began my stalk 8 days ago, about 10 days past the 7 month window.
Could you please share your stalking strategy?

Refresh refresh refresh. Many times I check and then a few minutes later I refresh the screen and availability changes. At work during the week I use my cell phone at my desk to check every 5-10 minutes. Have a plan in place and be ready. Know exactly what reservation you need to modify (if needed) to make the new reservation. Seems like availability changes constantly. Days show up randomly and they are taken just as fast. So be quick, I have lost some days I wanted because I hesitated. I've seen almost every resort show ability except for BCV.

 

[katandmouse]

So I have stalked continuously for Early December once the 7th month window opened up. So far this is what I've been able to get.

Dec 4-7 Jambo Studio Savannah view
Dec 7-9 BLT Studio Lake view
Dec 9-12 Boardwalk Studio Garden/pool
Dec 12-14 Copper Creek Studio Walk in shower

not too shabby. So if you're frustrated about getting rooms just stalk stalk stalk.

That sounds like a fantastic trip, well done!

 

[Wakey]

Snagged a BLT 1 bed for Xmas/ NY by stalking. Had a waitlist set up for an hour, but checked back and the 1 bed had become available. Was very pleased, booked and cancelled waitlist. I’m sure that room would have been waitlisted by others but the stalker won out on that occasion.

 

[collections]

Refresh refresh refresh. Many times I check and then a few minutes later I refresh the screen and availability changes. At work during the week I use my cell phone at my desk to check every 5-10 minutes. Have a plan in place and be ready. Know exactly what reservation you need to modify (if needed) to make the new reservation. Seems like availability changes constantly. Days show up randomly and they are taken just as fast. So be quick, I have lost some days I wanted because I hesitated. I've seen almost every resort show ability except for BCV.

Thanks so much for the info! I've definitely upped my stalking frequency. Unfortunately, I'm not able to stalk at work.
I was able to get the 2 nights booked at SSR, so we do have a studio.
I'm going to keep trying because our preferred location is AKL (Jambo or Kidani).

Have you noticed that you have more success at a certain time of day?

 

[huskerfanatic7]

Thanks so much for the info! I've definitely upped my stalking frequency. Unfortunately, I'm not able to stalk at work.
I was able to get the 2 nights booked at SSR, so we do have a studio.
I'm going to keep trying because our preferred location is AKL (Jambo or Kidani).

Have you noticed that you have more success at a certain time of day?

Yes over the past couple weeks I have notice more movement during the day 11am-5pm cst. The evening doesn't change that much in my opinion. I got Dec 1st and 2nd in CCV 1bedroom earlier today. jumped on that one quick will have to change my dates of travel a little but I just had too

 

[huskerfanatic7]

just an update... after months of stalking and many changes with 40 days til my trip I have been able to piece together

Nov 30-Dec 6th Beach Club Studio

Dec 6th-Dec 8th Boulder RIdge 1BR
Dec 8th-Dec 11th Copper Creek studio​

 

[Ms.Minnie]

Sounds like a nice trip, enjoy!

 

[js]

just an update... after months of stalking and many changes with 40 days til my trip I have been able to piece together

Nov 30-Dec 6th Beach Club Studio
Dec 6th-Dec 8th Boulder RIdge 1BR
Dec 8th-Dec 11th Copper Creek studio

Congratulations!
Are you trying to condense your resorts so fewer moves or keeping as is.
I'm not one for split stays but many enjoy them.

 

[huskerfanatic7]

Congratulations!
Are you trying to condense your resorts so fewer moves or keeping as is.
I'm not one for split stays but many enjoy them.

i have been trying but its not a big deal this trip. This will be my first solo trip and i usually live out of my suitcase anyways so moving is not an issue

 

[eMoneyBug]

Does "Stalking" mean that you log in right when the system opens up? and then like every morning thereafter until you are able to get your perfect combo of resorts / days / room size /etc?

If so, nice work! I haven't tried it yet in 7 years of ownership, logging in that early, I'm picturing a moonlight magic sign up every morning, just waiting for the Que to end and get my eyes on that inventory

 

[lovin'fl]

just an update... after months of stalking and many changes with 40 days til my trip I have been able to piece together

Nov 30-Dec 6th Beach Club Studio
Dec 6th-Dec 8th Boulder RIdge 1BR
Dec 8th-Dec 11th Copper Creek studio

Not a bad deal there. You really only have to do 1 big move. And you can do all your laundry on Dec 6th in the 1BR so only have to pack 1 week's worth. Plus you will see the lovely WL Xmas decor. Enjoy!

 

[Sandisw]

Does "Stalking" mean that you log in right when the system opens up? and then like every morning thereafter until you are able to get your perfect combo of resorts / days / room size /etc?

If so, nice work! I haven't tried it yet in 7 years of ownership, logging in that early, I'm picturing a moonlight magic sign up every morning, just waiting for the Que to end and get my eyes on that inventory

Stalking refers not only to that, but also to checking through a day to see if what you want shows up. So, I wanted to get a reservation at CCV in March. Got a few nights. Put in a waitlist for missing nights, but over the next few days, kept checking availability and the nights I wanted snowed up!

 

[lovin'fl]

Does "Stalking" mean that you log in right when the system opens up? and then like every morning thereafter until you are able to get your perfect combo of resorts / days / room size /etc?

If so, nice work! I haven't tried it yet in 7 years of ownership, logging in that early, I'm picturing a moonlight magic sign up every morning, just waiting for the Que to end and get my eyes on that inventory

Stalking the RAT means you do a search of your dates on the DVC site several times a day until you get resies for the dates. We were just at WDW. Had a 2BR at BWV for 7 nights and then a 2BR at SSR for 2 nights. Traveling with the in laws. They could not make it due to health problem. DVC was able to break my lock-off 2BR at BWV into a 1BR and cancel the studio part. But the last 2 nights at SSR was in a dedicated 2BR so we just cancelled it and I stalked the RAT (resort availability tracker) by doing a search for those 2 nights in a studio or 1BR. Searched only about 3 times each day and was able to find several options...1BR at OKW then 1BR at SSR and then on the last full day at BWV I was so fortunate to find a 1BR at BWV so we grabbed that and didn't have to change resorts (just rooms due to different views). But sounds like OP would have the RAT set and just refresh for long periods of time each day. I just log in and do a search a few times a day.