So we're planning on renting DVC points for our upcoming Disney World trip from 12/5-12/11. Of course I was ready to submit my form immediately at 11 months out, however all the major DVC rental companies (David's DVC Rental, DVC Request, etc) switched their policy only a few weeks before our 11 month window opened, and they now charge a premium of $2 a point extra to book at 11 months out for most resorts. Unfortunately with how much we would already be spending, we couldn't justify this extra cost. However, the planner in me has been silently freaking out for the past couple of months as I know that this is a busy DVC week due to the smaller amount of points required.
We still are a couple of weeks away from being able to submit our request within the 7 month window, so I still have a couple weeks to worry. Am I correct in my understanding that DVC members are able to go in and check the availability for different room types and resorts in the DVC villas? And if so, would anyone be so kind as to go and see what the current availability is for our top choices so that I can either be put a little more at ease OR, if my worries are indeed founded, so that we can figure out a new plan?
Our current wish list is as follows:
1. Boardwalk Two Bedroom Standard View
2. Beach Club Two Bedroom
3. Boardwalk Two Bedroom Preferred View
4. Contemporary Two Bedroom Standard View
5. Wilderness Lodge Two Bedroom
6. Animal Kingdom Lodge Two Bedroom Savannah View
7. Animal Kingdom Lodge Two Bedroom Standard View
Thanks for any help/advice/encouragement/finger crossing!
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