Tip on getting calls through to MS

[Erie Islands]

I just finished my reservation for SSR for Dec. 23 - 29 calling day-by-day, and I wanted to share this tip that I used. Using the clock on my cell phone, I would pick up the receiver at exactly 8:57 (12:57 on Sat.) and start dialing. I got through to MS every single time right away. On Friday the CM said "You are officially the first caller of the day". Hope this tip helps those of you who have been having trouble getting through. Of course I realize that if everyone uses this technique, it probably won't work, but I'm only going to Disney at Christmas once in my life.

 

[Monte Cristo]

I did the same thing this past Saturday, but called at 12:58. I got through, but the system told me I had a 9 minute wait! All is good though as I got the reservation I wanted.

 

[simpilotswife]

For people with unlimited long distance calling the 407 number will also get you through.

 

[Doctor P]

I just finished my reservation for SSR for Dec. 23 - 29 calling day-by-day, and I wanted to share this tip that I used. Using the clock on my cell phone, I would pick up the receiver at exactly 8:57 (12:57 on Sat.) and start dialing. I got through to MS every single time right away. On Friday the CM said "You are officially the first caller of the day". Hope this tip helps those of you who have been having trouble getting through. Of course I realize that if everyone uses this technique, it probably won't work, but I'm only going to Disney at Christmas once in my life.

Uhhh...you are indeed right. I have used the same technique. Unfortunately, it will never work again, I suspect, as a result of this post. This is, IMHO, not something I would have posted on an Internet board to share, or, if I felt it was important enough to share, I would have shared it and not waited till my reservation was done. Sometimes it is best to leave well enough alone, IMHO. You waited until your reservation was done, I notice, and then decided to ruin it for everyone else who is still making reservations for this busy time. Hmmmmm.....

 

[dianeschlicht]

I agree, DP, because I have been using this tactic for years and keeping it to myself!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I have 9 of my 10 days left to get ressies for... now what am I going to do? 8:57 always worked for me... I don't know what to do tomorrow. I know 8:58 doesn't work (busy), but I'm afraid to try 8:56 because if the lines aren't open yet...

 

[Donald's#1Fan]

Awesome, thanks for the tip! I like an even playing field, I will play the game as good as the next guy as long as I know all of the rules in play.

 

[Lady V]

I just finished my reservation for SSR for Dec. 23 - 29 calling day-by-day, and I wanted to share this tip that I used. Using the clock on my cell phone, I would pick up the receiver at exactly 8:57 (12:57 on Sat.) and start dialing. I got through to MS every single time right away. On Friday the CM said "You are officially the first caller of the day". Hope this tip helps those of you who have been having trouble getting through. Of course I realize that if everyone uses this technique, it probably won't work, but I'm only going to Disney at Christmas once in my life.

Thanks for the tip!! I usually do it also but good to know the EXACT time! Thanks again!!

 

[crazywig]

Uhhh...you are indeed right. I have used the same technique. Unfortunately, it will never work again, I suspect, as a result of this post. This is, IMHO, not something I would have posted on an Internet board to share, or, if I felt it was important enough to share, I would have shared it and not waited till my reservation was done. Sometimes it is best to leave well enough alone, IMHO. You waited until your reservation was done, I notice, and then decided to ruin it for everyone else who is still making reservations for this busy time. Hmmmmm.....

i don't get why you're so upset at the OP? this is the same technique everyone and their mother uses to get cindy's reservations. it's not a secret and he's not 'ruining it' for anyone. in fact he just enlightened some people who might not have heard of this before.

 

[greenban]

i don't get why you're so upset at the OP? this is the same technique everyone and their mother uses to get cindy's reservations. it's not a secret and he's not 'ruining it' for anyone. in fact he just enlightened some people who might not have heard of this before.

Kim:

I think you are not getting the point of Dr. P's post. One by sharing this technique (I didn't know it BTW), so many more people will use it, that it becomes useless. What Dr. P. did that is so rare, is show honesty. The politically correct response is share and share alike. But Dr. P. was honest, he said, (paraphrase not an actual quote) 'Great, now that everyone knows about it, what good is it.'

I respect the good Doctor for being truthful about his feelings rather than PC.

BUT! and this is a big but, when you add the fact that the OP waited until he got, his one and only XMAS ressie BEFORE sharing the info, well, Dr. P. called him out (correctly) on it.

If the OP was all about fairness and sharing, why not share the info when it might have affected him, BEFORE his ressie was complete.

This speaks to character, and I probably am not allowed to explain it here on the DIS, even if I knew how to.

So on the third hand, while I agree with you, that we should share most things, I certainly see the flawed nature of this gift from the OP, and Dr. P. correctly pointed that out.

And to avoid being called the Kettle. I held back the details of the Founder's Quilt at AKL, hoping to insure I was one of the lucky 150. But at least I admited I was holding something back for my personal advantage, rather than posting about it when I had secured already!

I hope you can see what I'm trying to say here.

-Tony

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

Thanks for the tip!

Good Grief - why are people getting so bent out of shape? There are 300,000 DVC members - how many of them are actually planning a Christmas trip and are actually reading this thread?

 

[dvcjim]

I wanted to book a 12-23/12-28 trip to the BWV's today, so i called around 11:30, got thru was told I had a 7 min wait........waited and booked the trip.

I never call first thing in the AM anymore unless I am calling right at the 7mth window (none home resort).

Why beat your self over the head trying to be one of the first callers in the AM?

BTW, I have never been shut out at my home resort, when calling anytime between 11-9 mths out. I will admit I have never booked a GV, and those can be hard to secure at times.

 

[kimberh]

Read and Learn.

 

[Christopher5927]

Uhhh...you are indeed right. I have used the same technique. Unfortunately, it will never work again, I suspect, as a result of this post. This is, IMHO, not something I would have posted on an Internet board to share, or, if I felt it was important enough to share, I would have shared it and not waited till my reservation was done. Sometimes it is best to leave well enough alone, IMHO. You waited until your reservation was done, I notice, and then decided to ruin it for everyone else who is still making reservations for this busy time. Hmmmmm.....

I could not agree more. Some secrets are best kept. When I found out I could get through early, I wondered how long it would be until someone posted the 'secret'.

 

[BroganMc]

Hey, give the OP a break. Haven't you ever been so involved with a task you didn't think to offer your experience until after you completed it?

The tip is good to know. Not that it matters for me. I always have to wait for special services to block a handicap room. Anyone care to trade the hassle of doing that and suffering through even more limited availability?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hey, give the OP a break. Haven't you ever been so involved with a task you didn't think to offer your experience until after you completed it?

The tip is good to know. Not that it matters for me. I always have to wait for special services to block a handicap room. Anyone care to trade the hassle of doing that and suffering through even more limited availability?

People... breath in.... all is in jest. I was joking, I'm sure Greenban was, and I think Doc & Diane were. Op is not on the blacklist or anything.

 

[melk]

FYI: I've been calling the last several days at 9:00 with about a 7 minute wait each day, not too big a deal, I've been successful at getting my ressies. So today, after reading this thread, I called at 8:56, got right through, and am done! Don't know how the lines are right now, though!

 

[Kickapoo Joie Juice]

Well, y'know, if everyone starts calling at the OP's magical number, there will probably be a shorter wait at other times...

I usually call whenever the notion strikes me (or my husband calls and says he needs to go to Disney again, STAT!), so maybe, oh, 2:23 pm will become the new magical get in touch with MS time (that's when I'm sitting in carpool)

 

[DisDaydreamer]

FYI: I've been calling the last several days at 9:00 with about a 7 minute wait each day, not too big a deal, I've been successful at getting my ressies. So today, after reading this thread, I called at 8:56, got right through, and am done! Don't know how the lines are right now, though!

Ok, the cat is out of the bag I guess... DVC has actually always been open 24/7







not.

 

[nmere]

The best time to call MS is exactly 2:00:27pm, They have just returned from lunch, logged back into PC, Headset on, and are ready to field calls, And remember ask them how lunch was, great ice breaker!!!!!

Have a magical day!!!!!!!