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Anybody had experience in booking BLT at the 7 month window? We have some points to use up by the end of August 2010 and although I am planning on getting in AKL, I would take BLT if it was an option. This ressie would also be in mid to late August when the crowds typically decline and points get me more.
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late-August is pretty slow overall so I think chances are good. Wouldn't count on necessarily getting the MK view or Standard view, but the Lake View may be available.
It could hinge on what size room you are looking for. Studios tend to book the quickest, followed by Two Bedroom villas. If you're looking for a One Bedroom I think your chances are very good.
We were able to get in there in early December, which is one of the busiest times of the year to visit, which really surprised me, so it's worth giving it a go. You never know your luck.
I think for late August you would have a good shot at it! We stayed at SSR and BLT late August / early Sept. and were very pleasantly surprised at the lack of crowds.
I tried the other day to get BLT at the 8 month mark (our home resort) for May and couldn't get it - it wasn't Memorial Day or Mother's Day either, but I am going to call back today and try again.
We were also able to get a Studio at BLT for December 27-31 - which is a VERY busy time. I already had reservations at our home resort (AKL) for that time and went on the waitlist at 7 months. Why not??? I figured our waitlist might come through at the 30 day mark but it actually came through at around the 6 month mark. I was shocked.
So, I'd say give it a try. You have nothing to lose!
We bought DVC at the end of June and were able to secure a MK view 2 bedroom for October. We went on a waitlist for a standard view studio for our first night and at 30 days our wish was granted!! Good luck, its always worth a try!
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I was able to get BLT at the 7 month window for the third week of March. I was floored...and only asked on a whim! We reserved a two bedroom lock-off with lake view.
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What I usually do when I call at the 7 month window is say "What is available for these dates? I have always had a choice of most resorts, but was just wondering if BLT was booked as a rule that far in advance. Sounds like there will be availability. Now I just have to decide on firm dates before February. I am banking on FD again mid-August, then I would like to stay over at a DVC place for a few days .
I was actually going to start a thread on this very subject! We are going to try for late August too, (16-30) I hope we can get it! We are just going to try to get a studio, lake view because we love FL and the beautiful scenery. (Big difference from CA.! )
I got a little discouraged the other day because I saw a post where people were saying they couldn't get in and I panicked! LOL Hope all goes well!
(Barb, I see you are going to Vegas in Feb.!!! You're going to have a blast!!!!!! We LOVE Vegas! )
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We hope to have a great time in Las Vegas! We went 4 years ago in December and had a blast. Now the kids will be 18 & 19 when we go. They won't be old enough to gamble or anything but they are excited to be going, too. I have posted a thread on the Vacationing to other places thread, so any advice you can give will be much appreciated!
We love Disney in laste August ... we go almost every year. Crowds are down, this year the weather was terrific, too. Not too hot and not too humid. the worst year was in 2008 during TS FAY. What a washout, but still fun.
We hope to have a great time in Las Vegas! We went 4 years ago in December and had a blast. Now the kids will be 18 & 19 when we go. They won't be old enough to gamble or anything but they are excited to be going, too. I have posted a thread on the Vacationing to other places thread, so any advice you can give will be much appreciated!
We love Disney in laste August ... we go almost every year. Crowds are down, this year the weather was terrific, too. Not too hot and not too humid. the worst year was in 2008 during TS FAY. What a washout, but still fun.
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We have some points to use up by the end of August 2010 and although I am planning on getting in AKL, I would take BLT if it was an option. This ressie would also be in mid to late August when the crowds typically decline and points get me more. 
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We stayed at SSR and BLT late August / early Sept. and were very pleasantly surprised at the lack of crowds.
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Hope all goes well! 
Love being Goofy on Space Mountain!! LOL 
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