Waitlisting on short nortice

[prncssjas]

Hi everyone. Does anyone have experience with waitlisting on short notice? DH and I have a ressie at VB for the week of May 20th. DH and I thought it would be nice to make the last night at one of the other DVC resorts on site. I called MS and they had nothing available for that night anywhere! I asked to be put on the waitlist for OKW, BWV, and VWL--I told them that I would take WHATEVER they could find--all we need is a studio. I am on the waitlist until May 16th and then I was told to call them everyday before we depart. Do you guys think we'll get that one night or is this TOO short notice? Has anyone ever done this before?! I hope it comes through-- I am still fairly new at this waitlisting stuff.

Any input?! Thank you!!!

 

[Mickey527]

I called last week and was put on the waitlist for two nights in May, the 14th and 15th. They called me back two days later with a studio preferred view at Boardwalk. It was great news, my first stay at my DVC. Peggie

 

[brittsmum1998]

We were able to switch from BWV to VWL within 2 weeks of our visit for a studio, so don't give up hope

 

[prncssjas]

Oh great!!! I am glad to read your posts!! It gives me some hope!! I really wanted the chance to try one of the DVC resorts so I will keep my fingers crossed...thanks for responding guys! I love these boards!!

 

[Mary Anne]

I was wait listed for one night in a 1 BR the week before Easter. It came through 2 hours after I went on the list (about 3 weeks before we were going to be there.)

Hope you are as lucky as us.

 

[dvcfamily]

We were able to get an add on night only three days out.

 

[prncssjas]

Thanks to everyone for their input. I just called MS and they had a studio at OKW open so I took it but am still hoping for a studio at the BWV. We'll keep our fingers crossed. I sometimes feel bad calling them and bugging them so much--I wonder if they keep track of how often you call...LOL!!

Thanks!!!

 

[brittsmum1998]

They do keep track of when you call..trust me lol...they have a BOOK on times i've called to change, cancel, etc. I've mentioned to them that I get embarressed now. They are very nice about it and tell me not to worry that EVERYONE does it I hope they AREN'T kidding lol

 

[prncssjas]

Brittsmum1998: OH NO..are you serious?! Do they really keep track of when you call? I feel like an idiot!!! LOL!! They are gonna think I am such a colossal pain! But I guess they must be used to it then huh? Oh well...I suppose I shouldn't worry too much. I just hope they call with some good news about BWV. Keeping my fingers crossed and going off to shop for some lime green ribbon now...

 

[brittsmum1998]

LOL I always apologize when I call now. Some of them have even mentioned the "pages". I just tell them in jest that its their fault for making DVC so much fun and so FLEXIBLE lol

 

[mrsdon]

Just to add to everyone's stories. We were waitlisted one time and they called us the morning we were leaving!!!