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[dlandmom]

I'm planning to visit WDW for the first time next April or May, and I've been dutifully reading my PassPorter and these boards for every hint I can find. Can someone help me with the following:

I'd like to try the Poly, maybe concierge if I can afford it, and the BWV (probably a 2 bedroom) during our stay. There will be 4 adults and one toddler. I called CRO to inquire as to availability and rates, and I was told that Disney Club discounts won't be made available until about September, and DVC won't be releasing BWV rooms until about September also. I was told by CRO that I could make a reservation for Poly now, but if a Disney Club discount becomes available at a later date, I'd have to call CRO to cancel my first reservation and then call the Disney Club reservation line to make a new reservation there. Does that sound right? From what I've read, it seems as if it's a lot easier to amend a reservation rather than having to cancel in one office and then make a new reservation in a different office. Please advise as to what's the best thing to do. Thanks!

[DVC_Don]

Sounds like a great trip coming up. As for CRO and the reservations. Yep, that's how they do it. I have made reservations a long way out and called back later for the DC (MKC) discount. It is just a paper work (computer work?) shuffle. You will only have to make one phone call the second time. Just call the DC 800# and they should be able to do the whole thing. While you are on the phone they will give you a new confirmation # for the discount. I fact I just did something just like this yesterday. We have a DVC reservation for August. All but one day are on our points. The last night is a cash reservation. I called and landed a 25% members discount for that night. They will send me a new confirmation sheet.

Good day now. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ 06-28-2001: Message edited by: Disnydad ]

[kecall]

Ditto what Disnydad posted....DC reservations are different and handled differently from regular CRO....I had to do the same thing (book reservations, then cancel when I got DC rates.) It's not such a big deal...mainly new paperwork from Disney....And my philosophy is "A reservation in my hand is better than 2 in the bush!!!" [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]