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Old 01-13-2011, 02:49 PM   #1
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tough to get week between Christmas and NYE?

I haven't made a resv since the "new" policy of being able to make 7 days at a time on the first day. We are trying for Dec 26-Jan 1 at BCV studio and I'm nervous about the availability. I'm thinking that there will be a considerable number of people making resv that span Christmas day and beyond and we won't be able to get in. Has anyone had trouble getting a resv for this week in the past?
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me too!

except I'm,looking for BWV and I would prefer the standard view as I like to be miserly with my points.

What if I want Dec 26 and it is not available? will they waitlist that and let me book the next 6 nights?
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I hope you get BWV. We stayed there a few years ago for NYE and it was a blast! I don't know the answer to your question if they will let you book the rest. Hopefully, someone else will.
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people who get there points in dec have no problem at there home resort lol
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except I'm,looking for BWV and I would prefer the standard view as I like to be miserly with my points.

What if I want Dec 26 and it is not available? will they waitlist that and let me book the next 6 nights?
If you are calling at your 11 month for Dec 26 and it's not available, then they will waitlist it but you will have to call the next day to try to get the next night. Does that make sense? A waitlist doesn't count as the check-in day for purposes of booking up to 7 days.
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It will be first time making a reservation and staying at BWV.

I am so anxious!

Thanks for the tips. I will be on the phone next week
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If you are calling at your 11 month for Dec 26 and it's not available, then they will waitlist it but you will have to call the next day to try to get the next night. Does that make sense? A waitlist doesn't count as the check-in day for purposes of booking up to 7 days.
Thanks! That is very helpful
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Call early on the day your booking window opens. I think looking for a studio will help get what you want. with your ressie!
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I just reserved a standard view studio at BWV for dec 26-jan 2. I called right at 9 am at 11 months. I was so worried and now I am very happy!!
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I just reserved a standard view studio at BWV for dec 26-jan 2. I called right at 9 am at 11 months. I was so worried and now I am very happy!!
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I called yesterday morning at 9:00 and we got our resv for BCV Dec 26-Jan 1. I'm so excited to be planning a NYE trip!!!
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