VWL in December?

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We just passed ROFR for our VWL contract yesterday. I know there are a few more weeks until we close and then get in the Disney system before I can make our first reservations. Assuming we can't book for another 3 weeks or so, do you think at that time we will still be able to get 2 studios for the week before Christmas (Dec 17-22) at the VWL? I know it is the most popular resort at Christmastime. TIA!
 
:) I think it will be very difficult. Is it your home reosrt? That is a very busy time for DVC. I would see what you can book, then waitlist for what you want. You can have 2 waitlists at at time. If you own at WL, but can't get a room there--then at 7months from check in -call and get whatever you can and you will have your waitlist. I am sure you will get to stay somewhere for those dates. Contemporary has a gingerbread station, BCW or BWV has a chocolate carrousel (cant remember which one),etc. SO each resort will offer something.

Congratulations and WELCOME HOME !!
 
Maybe if you get in the system asap. Make sure you get in by May, as that is the 7 month point.
 
It's going to be very hard. It's a very small resort and everyone wants to stay there at Christmas time. It's the reason we have a 100 point contract there.
 

Echoing what the others said, it will be difficult to get any rooms during that period as VWL is extremely popular during the Christmas holidays. That being said, I was in your shoes this time last year, only my contract didn't close until late April. I was able to book the dates I wanted by doing split stays at two different resorts, including VWL. We went on waitlists and called frequently, and eventually wound up at VWL in the same room for the entire stay. However, I consider that turn of events to be extremely fortunate, and I was only after one room (1BR) not two. Still, it IS possible. The main thing is to call as soon as you can, get whatever rooms are available, then work it from there. Good luck!
 
By the way, you know that no studio connects to another studio, right? They might even be on different floors and wings.
 
By the way, you know that no studio connects to another studio, right? They might even be on different floors and wings.

That is fine -- we are going to bring my mother-in-law and I don't need her in a room right next door!

Thanks for all the feedback. My concern was that this would be difficult. I will call and take what I can get once we get in the Disney system and then work from there. I am ready to be persistent with my phone calls. Hopefully it will work out. I know it is worth it to be there at that time of year! :)
 
Welcome Home, WLV is our home resort and we will be there in December. I have had good luck with wait lists.
 
Love the Lodge at Christmas! I hope it all works out for you.
Congratulations on passing ROFR and Welcome Home!
 
I just got off the phone with Member Services and was able to make our reservations for December. I got both of the rooms for the dates I wanted! I am so relieved and so excited! We love the Wilderness Lodge at Christmas and are looking forward to our first trip home as DVC members. :woohoo:
 
That's excellent. It just shows you never know until you try. I know you will enjoy your stay in your two (not too close!) studios. It's such a special time of year at WDW.
 
I just got off the phone with Member Services and was able to make our reservations for December. I got both of the rooms for the dates I wanted! I am so relieved and so excited! We love the Wilderness Lodge at Christmas and are looking forward to our first trip home as DVC members. :woohoo:

Your points got into the system very quickly! Congratulations, and Welcome Home, VWL neighbor!
Bobbi:banana::banana::banana:
 
I just got off the phone with Member Services and was able to make our reservations for December. I got both of the rooms for the dates I wanted! I am so relieved and so excited! We love the Wilderness Lodge at Christmas and are looking forward to our first trip home as DVC members. :woohoo:

Excellent! You'll love the lodge in December!
 





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