Waitlist question

[Jonell]

We are leaving in about 3 weeks for our WDW trip. I was wondering what are our chances of our waitlist coming through this close to our vacation?

 

[n2mm]

Dunno, but I too leave in 3 weeks and my waitlist never came through. I got on at the 7 month window for 5 nights at the BWV-standard studio mid-January (after the MLK weekend) and it never came through. While mid to late January is generally a quiet time, I thought I might have a chance of getting my WL, but it didn't happen. Though I'm not surprised as I've hardly ever gotten a WL at all. So now I'm 5 nights at OKW and 5 nights at BWV.

 

[Jonell]

I have 5 nights at OKW 1 BR, but I waitlisted for 1 BR Standard view at BWV. It looks like at this point will be staying at OKW I need some PIXIE DUST!!!

 

[lions1995]

I think when waitlisting, you have to realize what the best chance rooms are. Most of BWVs are pool / garden views (about 60%). The other are Standard (20%) and Boardwalk (20%). So if you really want to stay at BWV, your best bet is pool / garden view. It is also the least sougth after sicne you are paying premium points, but not getting the premium view (Boardwalk). You can always waitlist for both standard or pool (assuming you would want to spend teh extra points.) Either way, hoping some Disney Magic comes your way.

 

[Jonell]

I waitlisted standard view to save on points. I know pool/garden view would give me better chances of getting BWV, but I have to conserve points for our next vacation.

 

[LisaS]

Do you know for sure your waitlist is still active? MS usually sets it up to expire 30 days from check-in unless you specify you want the waitlist to remain active until 7 days from check-in. You might want to call MS and double check.

 

[DVCBrian]

I believe there are two different versions of waitlists - one which expires 30 days prior to arrival, and the other which expires 7 days prior to arrival. The CM at MS sets up the waitlist for you as either 30 or 7 days.

In the scenario where you are waitlisted for accommodations which cost more points than your current booking, either the 30 or 7 day waitlist works fine.

However, in the scenario where you are waitlisted for accommodations which cost less than your current booking, I believe only the 30 day waitlist would result in no penalty - if you had a 7 day waitlist satisfied in this scenario, the difference in points would go to "holding" and could only be used for a future booking 60 or less days in advance of arrival (no banking). It is certainly possible that MS would not allow 7 day waitlists for cheaper accomodations for this very reason - I've never tried.

At least that's the way I think it works.....

 

[dvcwannabs]

Call MS! And keep calling right up to the last minute.
Many people cancel very late and you could get lucky this way, we have

 

[LisaS]

I believe there are two different versions of waitlists - one which expires 30 days prior to arrival, and the other which expires 7 days prior to arrival. The CM at MS sets up the waitlist for you as either 30 or 7 days.

In the scenario where you are waitlisted for accommodations which cost more points than your current booking, either the 30 or 7 day waitlist works fine.

However, in the scenario where you are waitlisted for accommodations which cost less than your current booking, I believe only the 30 day waitlist would result in no penalty - if you had a 7 day waitlist satisfied in this scenario, the difference in points would go to "holding" and could only be used for a future booking 60 or less days in advance of arrival (no banking). It is certainly possible that MS would not allow 7 day waitlists for cheaper accomodations for this very reason - I've never tried.

At least that's the way I think it works.....

Excellent point DVCBrian. For 5 weekday nights in January, an OKW 1BR costs 105 points while a BWV Std View 1BR costs only 100 points. The OP will end up with 5 points in holding if the waitlist comes through 30 days or less from check-in. MS should still allow the 7-day WL to be set up, but should inform the member about what happens if the WL is filled within 30 days of check in.

My experience has been mixed as to whether MS mentions the 7-day expiration option even when there is no risk of ending up with points in holding. I had to remember to ask for it on more than one occasion.

 

[DisneyHeather]

I leave January 14th and my wait list for two nights in a 2 br savannah view at Kidani came through last weekend I think We were very excited as now we won't need to change rooms.

It was my first time using the wait list.

 

[n2mm]

OP, did your WL ever come through? I checked on mine yesterday and it's still active -- up to 7 days. I arrive on the 18th so not hopeful. I started my waitlist on the first day of the 7 month window for 5 nights. The last time I checked, none of my days were available -- (Jan. 18-22) Good luck.

 

[Jonell]

No, our waitlist never came through and today is the 7 day mark. Oh well...I'm kind of looking forward to staying at OKW now. We've been owners there for 2 years and never actually stayed there. Our other home resort is AKL and never stayed there either..lol We just bought there because of the lower price per point. We feel in with BWV a few years ago and never wanted to stay anywhere else. I've always been able to book BWV at the 7 month mark, but I made these reservation only 6 weeks in advance. This is going to be a new adventure