Can I switch resorts if I check in less than a week?

[jbethel77]

We booked a last minute trip and of course today I’m seeing a resort available that’s much more desirable..
I know if I cancelled, my points would go into a holding account. But, what if I just switch resorts? It will cost me 3 extra points, so it’s not less points that will be left over.

 

[Rick195275]

Following for an answer also. I believe you’re fine to modify but don’t know that with any certainty. That was just my understanding of how waitlists work after the 30 day mark.

 

[stuartsong]

Yes, you can switch resorts. The first reservation is cancelled and those points go into holding. You can use the points in holding to make the new reservation since it's less than 60 days.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We booked a last minute trip and of course today I’m seeing a resort available that’s much more desirable..
I know if I cancelled, my points would go into a holding account. But, what if I just switch resorts? It will cost me 3 extra points, so it’s not less points that will be left over.

Certainly. Just use the modify function which will hold the reservation you have until you finalize the change. That way you won't end up without a room in case someone else also sees the availability and tries to book it too.

 

[CarolMN]

We booked a last minute trip and of course today I’m seeing a resort available that’s much more desirable..
I know if I cancelled, my points would go into a holding account. But, what if I just switch resorts? It will cost me 3 extra points, so it’s not less points that will be left over.

If the new reservation uses the same or more points than the old, you would not lose any points or need to worry about points going into holding status. Just use the modify feature (or call MS) to make the switch.

 

[Madame]

Sure. Just modify. I book last minute about 50% of the time. When we bought I never dreamed how many holding points I’d generate, but I’ve managed to use every last one of them so far

 

[Sandisw]

Just did this last week. Our plans changed and we decided to go back to Disney from another Orlando resort we were doing for a special trip. Modified the night before and went from one night to two! Easy as pie!!

 

[jerseyduke]

yes, your points go into holding. then get used on the new ressie.

 

[dvcterry]

We booked a last minute trip and of course today I’m seeing a resort available that’s much more desirable..
I know if I cancelled, my points would go into a holding account. But, what if I just switch resorts? It will cost me 3 extra points, so it’s not less points that will be left over.

Yes you can, you will have the option to modify the reservation

 

[Jerry@dvcstore]

Yes, this can absolutely be done...as long as the "new / other" resort is available you can switch the reservations to the new property. If the new reservations costs less than the original one booked, the left over points will go into "hold status" which means those left over points would have a 60 day booking window the next time you decide to use them.

 

[Raven01]

I don’t own, but read these to educate myself if I do purchase and for renting points. And you need a PhD to figure all this out!

 

[The Jackal]

I don’t own, but read these to educate myself if I do purchase and for renting points. And you need a PhD to figure all this out!

Not at all. It is easy, use year is pretty much the only issue one has to figure out.

 

[Deb & Bill]

UY just means you don't use the regular calendar to figure out your stays. You create one of your own with your Happy New Year on the first day of your UY.