UPDATE on my first trip home/waitlist for Nov 30!!!

[beattyfamily]

Well, my trip is only 4 days away and we'll be checking in to the BWV for the first time Nov 30 thru Dec 5. I was still waiting on Nov 30, 2-bedroom (had a one bedroom and boardwalk view studio booked). My waitlist ended Friday.

I called yeterday. Nothing.

I called today and talked with Joti and she said there was nothing BUT put me on hold to call the resort itself to see if there was anything.

I was on hold for awhile and she came back and told me it was my lucky day!!! She said I was all set and had the 2 bedroom standard view for the whole trip!

I was so very thankful and happy! She told me to thank Sheila at the front desk when I arrive and I said that I surely will!

I can't believe how lucky I am and how nice of Joti to call for me!

This is our first trip home and my BIL's first vacation ever! His kids have NEVER been on an airplane and this trip is a once in a lifetime trip for them and now it's getting off to a wonderful start!!!

I'm SO happy! Can you tell?

Thanks for listening to me for the past 11 months!!!!!

Ps...should I do something for Joti or Sheila like a letter or phone call? Or was my happieness and thanks enough? What would you do?

Pss...you all are the only people who know how this feels. Even my DH was not impressed!

Hopefully, my BIL will be a little more excited than my DH!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I am loving your excitement. Have a wonderful, wonderful, first trip. Do all those fun, extra things like leaving wake-up calls and let the kids pick up and hear Mickey wish them a great day.

The trip you are sharing with your family is what DVC is all about, in my opinion.

Can't wait to read your trip report.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

one more thing. You can ask a Front Desk Mgr about the CM's that were so helpful to you. Sometimes there are ways for them to earn brownie points or get kudos in their staff meetings, etc. All compliments are truly appreciated as they hear more complaining than anything at all. Not that the complaints outweigh the compliments, they just seem to go further.

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by RweTHEREyet
I am loving your excitement. Have a wonderful, wonderful, first trip. Do all those fun, extra things like leaving wake-up calls and let the kids pick up and hear Mickey wish them a great day.

The trip you are sharing with your family is what DVC is all about, in my opinion.

Can't wait to read your trip report.

How funny! I just replied to you in your thread!!

Thanks so much!

I hope you have a wonderful vacation and Thanksgiving with your son at WDW!!!

I'll report back when I get home!

 

[spiceycat]

write a letter now to both member service (email) and guest services for BW (email at WDW site) - they get promotions based on guest feedback - make sure that DVC knows how much you appreciate these cast members.

they went out of there way to help you - definitely write to their bosses.

Hope you have a great trip and it is wonderful for you!!!

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by spiceycat
write a letter now to both member service (email) and guest services for BW (email at WDW site) - they get promotions based on guest feedback - make sure that DVC knows how much you appreciate these cast members.

they went out of there way to help you - definitely write to their bosses.

Hope you have a great trip and it is wonderful for you!!!

I just did email both DVC and WDW and both came back undeliverable. I re-sent the WDW one via their website and it worked.

I sent the DVC one to: members@disneyvactionclub.com

At first it came back but then I tried it again via the DVC website and it finally worked too!

Thanks everyone!

 

[tinkgrl]

Hi,

Congrats!!!! Have a great time!!!!

Allison an associate

 

[donmil723]

That's wonderful news! Have fun!

Donna

 

[pnelson]

Have a great time-We will be checking in to BCV on Nov. 29 for our first trip home-Fun!

 

[beattyfamily]

THanks so much, everyone for the congrats and well wishes!

I knew you all would be excited for us! You understand what this last minute waitlist coming through means!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[DebbieB]

Congratulations, I'm glad it worked out for you! Have a great trip!

 

[dianeschlicht]

So glad it finally came through, and so glad you decided to call each day this week!

Have a GREAT trip, and be sure to give us a COMPLETE report when you return!

 

[pklein09]

I noticed you're from MA...is there anything there that is local that might not be available in another part of the country? I'm originally from S. Jersey and there's a great candy shop that makes homemade candy - I would normally pick up something small from there to give them, just a token so show how much you really appreciate their help. I would do that AND write to member services so there's something in writing in their personnel files.

Enjoy your trip!!! Looks like you'll have Pixie Dust the entire time!!!

 

[travelbug]

Congratulations on your wonderful good fortune! You are very lucky to have gotten your waitlisted day to come through at this late stage. How nice of the 2 CMs to help you out as they did!

Now I need you to send some of that pixie dust my way too! I've been waiting since 9:20 AM on the 11-month window day for my BWV standard 2BR for NYE to come through. It's right in the middle of our stay, so we would have to move twice. My backup ressie for that night is in a preferred, so at least if we have to move it will be within the same resort.

I just called and asked MS to keep me on the waitlist until 7 days out, so I haven't totally given up hope yet. But it's not looking too hopeful for such a difficult night to get, in a type of room so limited. Wish me luck!

Have a spectacular trip, and tell us all about it when you're back.

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by pklein09
I noticed you're from MA...is there anything there that is local that might not be available in another part of the country? I'm originally from S. Jersey and there's a great candy shop that makes homemade candy - I would normally pick up something small from there to give them, just a token so show how much you really appreciate their help. I would do that AND write to member services so there's something in writing in their personnel files.

Enjoy your trip!!! Looks like you'll have Pixie Dust the entire time!!!

I'm right outside of Boston. That's a great idea but I can't think of what might be a special gift from Boston?? Salt water taffy? Yuck! Lobsters? just kidding.

I'm very Italian...what could I bring that would make it down there with one night's stay at the airport hotel that's Italian? I'll think of something. What if she's not there? Should I just put Sheila's name on it and ask them to give it to her?

There's this fried dough pastry shaped in rings with powdered sugar that holds up well if it's in a plastic container. They're called Wandies. Maybe I can give her something like that? My favorite thing, Canoli, unfortunately wouldn't hold up.

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by travelbug
Congratulations on your wonderful good fortune! You are very lucky to have gotten your waitlisted day to come through at this late stage. How nice of the 2 CMs to help you out as they did!

Now I need you to send some of that pixie dust my way too! I've been waiting since 9:20 AM on the 11-month window day for my BWV standard 2BR for NYE to come through. It's right in the middle of our stay, so we would have to move twice. My backup ressie for that night is in a preferred, so at least if we have to move it will be within the same resort.

I just called and asked MS to keep me on the waitlist until 7 days out, so I haven't totally given up hope yet. But it's not looking too hopeful for such a difficult night to get, in a type of room so limited. Wish me luck!

Have a spectacular trip, and tell us all about it when you're back.

Lots of Pixie Dust being sent your way!! Don't give up!!

I'll be sure to report back!

Thanks!

 

[MiaSRN62]

What a magical and happy ending !
Have a fantastic time !

 

[dyingtodisney]

I'm so glad things worked out for you! Have an awesome time!

 

[KathyR]

Congratulations on your waitlist coming together!!! I am so glad it all worked out for you

Have a great trip!!!

 

[pklein09]

I'm half Italian, and I LOVE canoli too. But alas, that wouldn't hold up. The pastries sound like a good idea. If Sheila isn't there when you arrive, I'd ask when she's going to be in so you can deliver them personally. I know that might not fit in your vacation schedule, though. You could always leave them with her name on them and a short note.

Again, have a WONDERFUL trip!!! Sooooooo glad it all worked out for you!!!