What did they change it from?Flight isn't until December. However I need to tell JB that I accept or reject their change to my itinerary. What kind of self respecting airline runs only one flight a day to Disney?
Our flight at 4:52 PM was dropped & we were changed to 6 AM.
Hi Groupies!
I've been out of pocket for a while, just made a mission trip down to Texas with some folks from my church. Had a memorable trip!
I'm sure that a lot of you have seen that Disney announced a new Epcot nighttime show? Lots of time to take in Illuminations before it's done though. That's a nice thing that Disney did with that - an announcement more than a couple of weeks in advance! I think I have to do a Christmas trip now though - the Illuminations with the Holiday tag gets me every single time - it may be my favorite of all the shows and I will miss that coming around every year.
I'm sure that a lot of you have seen that Disney announced a new Epcot nighttime show? Lots of time to take in Illuminations before it's done though. That's a nice thing that Disney did with that - an announcement more than a couple of weeks in advance! I think I have to do a Christmas trip now though - the Illuminations with the Holiday tag gets me every single time - it may be my favorite of all the shows and I will miss that coming around every year.
As KAT says, no one can book more than 11 months out from their home resort. However, people do walk reservations for a week or so, though I've not heard anyone walking a reservation for an entire month (that would be quite an effort). As DVC gets more crowded (purely anecdotal evidence, but it's getting tougher to book at certain times at 11 months and extremely difficult to book some places at 7 months that used to be easy "gets"), I do foresee the 11-month window closing more rapidly than before. It's always a good idea to make your reservation first thing in the morning right at the 11-month point. Studios do tend to go more quickly since the cost for them is lower, of course. As a side note, and perhaps germane to the discussion--though again mostly anecdotal at the moment--the theory is being advanced that with the additions of the bungalows at Poly and the cabins at the Lodge, the demand has outpaced the supply since few who buy in can actually afford either. So, they're enticed by the bungalows/cabins but wind up buying only enough points to manage stays in studios. So, those people go looking for studios elsewhere at 7 months. Perhaps. Moreover, the addition of so many events at Disney now makes the World a year-round destination. Regardless, the past few years clearly have seen it get more difficult to find reservations at the 7-month mark, and in some cases, the 11-month mark. Good luck!Can't book at 12 months with the home window starting at 11 months.
You do want to book at 8am online right at 11 months but that's been ok in the past to do. The first week of December is the busiest and this year had issues with a day or two right at 11 months. But while Christmas is popular and I wouldn't wait to book it, it is also a much higher point requirement and doesn't go quite as fast as the first week. I booked 2 studios for over Christmas for 2017 although ended up cancelling that trip but it was just there to book. A different year of course and times change but I don't think I've seen BRV book up for the actual Christmas holiday prior to 11 months. A lot can depend on your planned date of arrival too.
(I'm a systems analyst, it's in my blood, LOL).
Thanks so much for this! That's really helpful to know. We're definitely planning to book at 8am at 11 months. I have no interest in walking, and i'm thrilled to stay where we own. Just don't want to get locked out.I have observed the walkers over at AKV for too long now. Call it a hobby
Those value studios and club rooms are always in motion at the 11 month date.
My advice: if at 11 months to the day you find your room to be gone, don't fret. If you do the following you'll get that reservation:
Now, BR has gotten a whole lot of attention lately due to CC being added as well as new features. This should die back when more resorts open and the attention shifts to them, but that won't be happening for a bit.
- Set up a wait list (it has gotten a whole lot better recently);
- Double the effort and pull up the site a few times each day and watch how the rooms move about, give it time, your rooms may not open for a week;
- About 4 days to a week after your day had opened up for booking you will start to see those folk who are walking their reservations rolling off your days. Grab them as they appear, then delete your wait list and make a new one;
- Call member services to consolidate your reservations under one number, which will make the system play nice with you for Fast passes and dining. (Unless you want to book dining plan for just a day or two, this can work out nice.)
You're most welcome.
So - dear wife and I (BRV owners), are already booked NOV 2018, and APR 2019. At 11 months.
Gotta say, these days? OWN where you want to STAY. Then use that wonderful 11 month booking window
PS - as owners? We HATE "walking tricks". Hoping WDW bans this.
When we can not book our home resort, at 11 months? Having hit break-even, we will sell all points for $1.00 - triggering ROFR.
All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong.
