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Monorail resort villa availability after 11 mos. out?
We're tossing around what-ifs for buying into DVC right now.
We prefer a monorail resort and figure those likely book up speedily right at 11 months out. Correct?
I know you can ask to be put on the wait list, so I'm not seeking info on how-tos just how likely it is to get a monorail resort for October or November before Thanksgiving if you try to book after 11 months out.
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Last edited by Belle*; 01-01-2017 at 10:51 AM..
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I had a quick play around on the DVC Member website for various weekends in August, which is eight months out, and I had no problem finding availability at the monorail resorts.
I also had a look at a couple of weekends in July, which is seven months out and all DVC Members, regardless of where they own points, can now book at the monorail resorts, and there's still availability then as well.
I can't help out with October or November availability at this stage, as at this stage, it's so far out and only people who own at those resorts can book there, so I don't think it would give a fair impression. I don't know if others have tried for the monorail resorts around that time of the year before and can advise?
Thanks, Cheryl. That's precisely what we were wanting to know. Probably applies well to the fall which is a much less busy time than high summer anyway.
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Thanks, Cheryl. That's precisely what we were wanting to know. Probably applies well to the fall which is a much less busy time than high summer anyway.
That's what I'd assume, especially as in October and November, DVC owners tend to want to stay in the Beach Club Villas and BoardWalk Villas for close proximity to the Food and Wine Festival.
Thanks, Cheryl. That's precisely what we were wanting to know. Probably applies well to the fall which is a much less busy time than high summer anyway.
Oh not for DVC resorts. Fall can be a peak time for DVC bookings
I've been able to get BLT twice at 7 months - one lake view during spring break and one theme park view in late September/early October.
We actually lucked out with our lake view - it was the 2nd to last room on the MK end of the building, so we had a pretty good view of Wishes (but it was a loooooooong walk to get there)
Fall is a busy time for DVC, but during October the Epcot resorts are in the highest demand. As a general rule, the studios will be harder to book than a 1 BR.
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That's encouraging since we may eventually want to try there.
That DVC lounge sounds pretty tempting.
I don't want to be a downer, but figure you would rather know up front than plan on it and be disappointed. The DVC lounge at BLT is a member perk that you might not have access to if you purchase via resale.
I thought the DVC lounge was open to any DVC member. I'm not sure about resale, but we've been in the lounge a few times without having stayed at BLT.
We booked the Poly at about 5 months out for our kids Spring Break and had no problems. I even added a day later on. We're staying Sun-Sat in a theme park view room.
I always book my home resort for the dates I want and then go to the website right at my 7 month window to try to make any changes. The only time I wasn't able to get what I wanted was trying to get an Epcot resort for F&W. Granted we stayed at our home resort for our Christmas trip so I don't know if we would have been let down then. I think you have a fair shake of getting in your resort of choice as long as it isn't at a super super busy week.
Where we have had to be flexible on our travel weeks is going to the Grand Californian. It is so worth it though!
I thought the DVC lounge was open to any DVC member. I'm not sure about resale, but we've been in the lounge a few times without having stayed at BLT..
The policy has changed several times. First, the lounge was only for DVC members staying at BLT. Then it was amended to DVC members staying on property using points (with some black out dates). DVC announced last year that any member who purchased via resale after March 2016 would not have access to any member perks. This was to try and encourage direct purchases over resale. My understanding is that if it is something that you need your member card to access (discounts, lounges, special events, etc.), it is a member perk that will be restricted.
We have a backup plan and are simply going to see what we can get.
Unlike people we've all heard about, our entire vacation won't be ruined if we don't get exactly what we want.
Really, any resort will be new and exciting since we've never stayed in DVC before. Just gonna play the cards as they fall.
That's how I see it too. I like trying different resorts, and as a DVC member, I know I'll be back and I can just try whichever resort/view/location the next time.
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