HairyChest
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How is the availability for the Poly 7 months out for standard studios? I’m thinking of buying points at Saratoga but staying at the poly the begining of December and in May
We have been successful in the past at 7 months to get the Poly standard studio, even during F&W. This year though at 7 months, couldn't get it for our October trip. We wanted either BWV, BCV or Poly. I immediately waitlisted Poly and BCV and much to my surprise, waitlist matched a few days ago for our upcoming trip. Wow, I was completely surprised when I opened up my e mail in the morning! SO EXCITED! Poly is such a beautiful resort; we love it! Good Luck on your purchasing decision!How is the availability for the Poly 7 months out for standard studios? I’m thinking of buying points at Saratoga but staying at the poly the begining of December and in May
At this time 7 months is going to be much easier to get in May then early Dec. Early Dec is extremely popular for most WDW DVC resorts and Poly is no exception. I would only buy SSR if you are happier staying there sometimes. If you are only buying with the idea that you will always trade into the Poly you probably will be very disappointed over time. Though May isn’t nearly as hard as the fall (including your early Dec plans) there is no guarantee this won’t change. As more and more resorts are built (Riviera in the parks currently) trading into your non home resort tends to get harder as you are competing with more and more members. Again I think based on current booking patterns you have a great shot at May trips but will be less successful for Dec. If you just want to stay somewhere and will be happy even if that means SSR then I’d say buy there. If you will be disappointed every time you aren’t able to trade into the Poly then I’d spend the extra $ and buy there. It is more expensive obviously but you do also get an additional 12 years on your contract vs SSR (which may increase its value to you).How is the availability for the Poly 7 months out for standard studios? I’m thinking of buying points at Saratoga but staying at the poly the begining of December and in May
For 2018, the Poly studios were open at 7 months out for all of May and were gone for first half of Dec. Be aware that if you want early Dec, you should not purchase SSR with any expectation of getting anywhere else at 7 months out. The first week of Dec is THE highest DVC demand week of the year at WDW and the second week of Dec is the third highest (Christmas week is second)
October high demand with F&W and low point costs (Fall Frenzy), so you likely won’t have much luck at 7 months.I want to stay at POLY oct 2019. I have VGC points. I need to get 3 studios (eeek). I’m really nervous about trying to get that (or anything really) during that time. I’ve never taken my family to DW so I’m a bit of a rookie. Do people ever trade points/make reservations for each other?
I want to stay at POLY oct 2019. I have VGC points. I need to get 3 studios (eeek). I’m really nervous about trying to get that (or anything really) during that time. I’ve never taken my family to DW so I’m a bit of a rookie. Do people ever trade points/make reservations for each other?
Love going in October, but certainly difficult to get availability with popularity of F&W, Columbus Day weekend holiday that many extend, Toy Story Land, Star Wars next year, Riviera coming in '19...BCV and BWV are also so difficult to get because of the convenience to Epcot.One poly studio at 7 months would be luck in October. Three is wildly unlikely.
Honestly, I would almost worry about 3 of any studio at 7 in October. Including Saratoga.Love going in October, but certainly difficult to get availability with popularity of F&W, Columbus Day weekend holiday that many extend, Toy Story Land, Star Wars next year, Riviera coming in '19...BCV and BWV are also so difficult to get because of the convenience to Epcot.
You picked up a cancel. This isn't a good plan for needing 3.I got 5 nights at PVB end of October 30 days out
When is your upcoming trip?We have been successful in the past at 7 months to get the Poly standard studio, even during F&W. This year though at 7 months, couldn't get it for our October trip. We wanted either BWV, BCV or Poly. I immediately waitlisted Poly and BCV and much to my surprise, waitlist matched a few days ago for our upcoming trip. Wow, I was completely surprised when I opened up my e mail in the morning! SO EXCITED! Poly is such a beautiful resort; we love it! Good Luck on your purchasing decision!
May isn't that hard to get at seven months out. I've gotten the GFV twice in May.I just changed my May reservation from AKL (home) to Poly at the 7mo mark (today) and all worked out fine. I was having issues until I was told that we can only book 7 days at a time at non-home resorts at the 7mo. mark. I'm going for 8 days so I have to add the final day of my trip tomorrow.
May isn't that hard to get at seven months out. I've gotten the GFV twice in May.