When in relation to your check in date is the best time to call the resort to make particular room requests concerning location, view, etc?
Thanks in advance for any insight!
Thanks in advance for any insight!
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Best time to make a room request?
- Thread starter JusticeDisney
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nickys
Premium Member
You can do it as soon as you book.
When each resort did their own you could do it just a few days ahead. However, room assignments are now done centrally for all resorts including DVC. Touring Plans were asked to email requests in 30 days before check-in so I would say a minimum of 4 weeks to maximise the chances of your request being considered.
And leave the options on the drop down window blank when doing on-line check-in or it will overwrite whatever you requested.
Queen of the WDW Scene
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
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I called to add DME at about 100 days out and put in a room request at the same time.
I'm staying at Poly in August and since it would seem its all booked up I wanted to make sure there was a note of my preferred location especially since there were no real options during the online check in process.
As PP said since TP is now supposed to put in requests at 30 days I'd put in your room requests by 30 days out at a minimum.
Although personally when there's good options for requests during the online check in process I use that because I feel like it is always looked at where as sometimes a note on the reservation can be overlooked.
I'm staying at Poly in August and since it would seem its all booked up I wanted to make sure there was a note of my preferred location especially since there were no real options during the online check in process.
As PP said since TP is now supposed to put in requests at 30 days I'd put in your room requests by 30 days out at a minimum.
Although personally when there's good options for requests during the online check in process I use that because I feel like it is always looked at where as sometimes a note on the reservation can be overlooked.
May I ask how you came of this information? I was just on the phone today, paying my balance and the CM told me to call 10 days out as well as the request I put in today
nickys
Premium Member
Have a look at my post regarding centralised room assignments. By 10 days out they will already have started assigning rooms and they’re not to going to redo it just because of someone’s request.
And you asked for a source? The Touring Plans site, who automate email requests for subscribers, were asked to email them in at 30 days out.
G00fyDad
Well-Known Member
The last three times I went I called and asked when I should call back to make my room requests. They all told me every time that I should make those at the time of booking and that they do not take these by phone or fax any longer.
nickys
Premium Member
Hmmm, phone CMs have always been inconsistent in the information they give out.
Thank you all so much for the advice. Is there one particular number I should be calling to make these requests? We are staying at Beach Club Villas, but are not DVC members, if that matters.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Mike from Cincy
New Member
Who should I call? The hotel itself or some other number?
Btw, we are staying at Beach Club
Mike from Cincy
New Member
Oops I didn't se the previous post