VWL 7 months out?

[disneycrazed139]

I think I have read here that VWL is pretty hard to get if it's not your home resort.

I am planning a November trip before Thanksgiving (but the Sunday-Wednesday in the same week before the peak season kicks in).

If I call 7 months out, do I have a chance.

I am certainly going to try, but am wondering if it's that hard to come by a studio at that time.

 

[mrsminniemouse]

I know the dates and room size are different but I was amazed yesterday (22 March) to book 13 nights at VWL for May 1st! Now that is short notice! Everything was available except BCV.

I thought we would never get in VWL as it is small and our home is SSR. Delighted to try a new resort and be near MK for DD nearly 2.

Good luck!
Mandy

 

[IsAreWasWereAm]

I don't think it should be a problem. Kids are still in school, but sometimes there are special events to be aware of. If so, remember the two little words, "wait list"

 

[newholidayx2]

I just booked VWL for 6nights for our Aug vacation

 

[AJKMOM]

Experts here say to book your home resort at 11 months and try to switch at 7. That way you're not shut out of the days you want.

 

[ddhoeg]

I called yesterday (we own at VWL) for the Wednesday before and Thanksgiving day and had to waitlist for a 2 bedroom. I don't know about chances getting VWL the week before. Maybe that would just beat the Thanksgiving crowd. Good luck!

 

[GeorgiaTiggerGirl]

I got the VWL (home resort) for Thanksgiving week (studio) at 9 months out. The member services rep was as surprised I was, so don't give up. Lots of plans will be changing between now and November.

 

[DebbieB]

Friends and I booked a 1 bedroom for early March in early January, a little less than 2 months before.

 

[debbiedoo]

I transfered day by day for my upcoming trip. 5 nights VWL and 5 nights BCV--good luck!!

 

[disneycrazed139]

Thanks for the encouragement on this. I'm hoping for a studio. I think VWL will be the perfect place in the fall.
Can't wait!

 

[jonestavern]

We booked a studio in VWL just three months out (booked for late Feb/early March) back in late November without any problem. Good Luck!

Chris, Jean and Patrick

 

[Mellie2162]

Debbiedo everytime I see your shimmering tink I sit and stare. I absolutely love her.

 

[Yardbird]

I booked a studio at VWL in January for a week in June with no problem. In February we decided that we wanted a 1-bedroom instead of a studio, and were able to book the same week at VWL. Our home resort is SSR.

 

[sssteele]

My wife and I decided on a Xmas trip to Disney in July last year (5 months before trip). Called to see where we might get a studio for six consecutive nights starting on Dec. 24th. Had a prioritized list of resorts in hand so we could work down through to the bottom if our top choices were not available.
First choice VWL - available!!!!!!!!! Whether somebody had just cancelled or due to the studio accomodation, we were amazed. Good luck!

 

[Time4disney]

You should not have a problem getting a studio as long as you are not staying for Thanksgiving. Last July I was waiting to close on our first resale for VWL. I was sweating it out because I wanted to stay at VWL the weekend before Thanksgiving, leaving the day before Thanksgiving. I had to wait until August to book our studio and had no problem at all getting the studio for the nights I wanted. I thought for sure I would be placed on the waitlist. I was shocked when MS told me the room was available!!!!!

Last week I just decided to add one more night to my June stay at VWL (studio) and had no problem getting that one night added on either. I guess studios are easier to reserve than a 1 or 2 bedroom.

I also have a waitlist success story..............In August I was waitlisted for a short period of time on any studio for a short 2 night Dec. trip. I really wanted to stay at my home resort VWL but was going to take any available studio. Guess what room became available...........VWL!!!!

I hope you have the same great luck I've been having with booking rooms.