Question about making DVC reservations.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-23-2006

This Thursday I can make my August reservations for Boardwalk Villas (August 19th-26th). Unfortunately, it's going to be REALLY hard for me to get out of working at 9am when the office opens to make the call.

My question... has anyone ever used DVCmembers.com to make their reservation? Is it instant? Online do you still have to make it after 9am on the day it hits 7 months?

I am just nervous that by the time I can get to member services that what I want won't be available. Two different DVC members at work have told me stories about how what they want wasn't available when they called. So, naturally I am nervous about that. Should I be?

Any advice would be appreciated.

**BDavis932** · 01-23-2006

Hey wish! I, personally, have never booked online. I really perfer to book things like this over the phone. Just call 800-800-9800. I'm never on hold long.

Also, I've never had a problem with ANY reservation (even last minute....like week before last minute) with any resort, with the exception of BWVillas. We called back in October for our reservation in March because we wanted to stay at BWV. We only had enough points for a standard view and from what I found out they only have like 6 standard rooms in the whole place. The rest have views. So, if you are looking for a standard, you might not get it, but I don't think you'll have a problem if you are looking for anything else.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

bigpoppapump1 · 01-24-2006

From all that I've seen on the DVC website, it's not an instant reservation. You give all your choices, and someone will get back to you within 48 hours. It's best just to call. DVC has said that an online booking engine should be available within the next year, which would be great. Good luck.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-24-2006

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Originally Posted by BDavis932

We only had enough points for a standard view and from what I found out they only have like 6 standard rooms in the whole place. The rest have views. So, if you are looking for a standard, you might not get it, but I don't think you'll have a problem if you are looking for anything else.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

UGH!

I have to get the standard view!!! Or else my whole points plan will be messed up, I had it so that 107 was PERFECT without having to borrow anything.

What should I do? Well I will let everyone know what happens when I call Thursday morning. The EARLIEST I will be able to call is 9:30. I have a class from 9:00-9:30am

Boss Mouse · 01-24-2006

I always advies to go after what you want (meaning borrow if you have to) becuase you'll be happier when you get there. Calling has always worked very well for us.

**BDavis932** · 01-24-2006

You could even call today to see if it is available....if it's not, then you can start planning a different resort before Thursday.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDavis932

You could even call today to see if it is available....if it's not, then you can start planning a different resort before Thursday.

So, wait, i am confused. If I call today they will tell me if it's available or not for my Aug 19th-26th dates even though I can't make the reservation?

Boss Mouse · 01-24-2006

Yes. They can tell you. I really do not think you will have any problems. I've not heard of any.

(And thanks for being my 700th)

01-23-2006	#1 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,744	Question about making DVC reservations. This Thursday I can make my August reservations for Boardwalk Villas (August 19th-26th). Unfortunately, it's going to be REALLY hard for me to get out of working at 9am when the office opens to make the call. My question... has anyone ever used DVCmembers.com to make their reservation? Is it instant? Online do you still have to make it after 9am on the day it hits 7 months? I am just nervous that by the time I can get to member services that what I want won't be available. Two different DVC members at work have told me stories about how what they want wasn't available when they called. So, naturally I am nervous about that. Should I be? Any advice would be appreciated. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 10 hours 8 minutes

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	Re: Question about making DVC reservations. Hey wish! I, personally, have never booked online. I really perfer to book things like this over the phone. Just call 800-800-9800. I'm never on hold long. Also, I've never had a problem with ANY reservation (even last minute....like week before last minute) with any resort, with the exception of BWVillas. We called back in October for our reservation in March because we wanted to stay at BWV. We only had enough points for a standard view and from what I found out they only have like 6 standard rooms in the whole place. The rest have views. So, if you are looking for a standard, you might not get it, but I don't think you'll have a problem if you are looking for anything else. Good luck and let us know how it turns out! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 28 days 18 hours 8 minutes

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bigpoppapump1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 78	Re: Question about making DVC reservations. From all that I've seen on the DVC website, it's not an instant reservation. You give all your choices, and someone will get back to you within 48 hours. It's best just to call. DVC has said that an online booking engine should be available within the next year, which would be great. Good luck.

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Boss Mouse Gearing Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coolsville Posts: 4,339	Re: Question about making DVC reservations. I always advies to go after what you want (meaning borrow if you have to) becuase you'll be happier when you get there. Calling has always worked very well for us. __________________ 1979 - Wilderness Campground 1980 - Off site - I don't remember where. It was the 80's. 1999 - AllStar 2001 - Beach Club 2004 - Saratoga Springs 2005 - Beach Club 2006 - Saratoga Springs 2007 - Boardwalk 2008 - OKW 2009 - A Tree House! ___________________________________________ The Jungle VIP. "We did not inherit the world from our ancestors; We are borrowing it from our children." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Monkeying around in a tree house Swinging w/the king

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	Re: Question about making DVC reservations. You could even call today to see if it is available....if it's not, then you can start planning a different resort before Thursday. __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 28 days 18 hours 8 minutes

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01-24-2006	#8 (permalink)
Boss Mouse Gearing Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coolsville Posts: 4,339	Re: Question about making DVC reservations. Yes. They can tell you. I really do not think you will have any problems. I've not heard of any. (And thanks for being my 700th) __________________ 1979 - Wilderness Campground 1980 - Off site - I don't remember where. It was the 80's. 1999 - AllStar 2001 - Beach Club 2004 - Saratoga Springs 2005 - Beach Club 2006 - Saratoga Springs 2007 - Boardwalk 2008 - OKW 2009 - A Tree House! ___________________________________________ The Jungle VIP. "We did not inherit the world from our ancestors; We are borrowing it from our children." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Monkeying around in a tree house Swinging w/the king

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