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Late in booking!

psfcfa

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So instead of booking my one bedroom stand-alone (not part of a lockoff) at WKORV at midnight 12 months in advance, I wound up booking it four days later...for January 7, 2019. Should I just cancel it and rebook for the following week at the correct midnight mark, or is there a good chance I'll get a decent unit location in any case? One year I got bldg. 3 over the restaurant and it was terrible...
Appreciate any advice!
 

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I booked a couple days after the 12 month mark for a Week 1 1BR OV at WKORVN a couple years ago. Ended up with a great room.
 

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I booked a couple days after the 12 month mark for a Week 1 1BR OV at WKORVN a couple years ago. Ended up with a great room.
Thanks for the feedback...think I'll just take my chances since it's the dates I really wanted.
 

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Thanks for the feedback...think I'll just take my chances since it's the dates I really wanted.
That's what I would do, too! Also, did you make a request for a high floor already? I always make the request at the same time that I make my reservation. Happy travels to you! CJ
 

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Also - put in a request for the building and a high floor using the special request function on the Villa Finder.
 

DavidnRobin

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BTW and FYI - as I just posted in Villa Finder thread (in Stickies above)

Villa assignments are made based on the date/time of the reservation booking. Home Resort Owners begin making reservations as early as 12 months prior to arrival date. Reservations made using StarOptions can be made as early as eight months prior to arrival date. Each villa is ranked within its view category (highest floors to lowest). Reservations for an oceanfront view are the closest in proximity to the ocean with varying views based on floor.

and the Special Request section states:

Please note, for Float Owners, the specific view category purchased is guaranteed only for reservations confirmed during the Home Resort Reservation Period, and does not guarantee specific floor, building or villa number assignment. Additionally, reservations made through Vistana Signature Experiences or external exchange companies do not guarantee view category, floor, building, floor plan or villa number assignment, even for Home Resort Owners.
 

psfcfa

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BTW and FYI - as I just posted in Villa Finder thread (in Stickies above)

Villa assignments are made based on the date/time of the reservation booking. Home Resort Owners begin making reservations as early as 12 months prior to arrival date. Reservations made using StarOptions can be made as early as eight months prior to arrival date. Each villa is ranked within its view category (highest floors to lowest). Reservations for an oceanfront view are the closest in proximity to the ocean with varying views based on floor.

and the Special Request section states:

Please note, for Float Owners, the specific view category purchased is guaranteed only for reservations confirmed during the Home Resort Reservation Period, and does not guarantee specific floor, building or villa number assignment. Additionally, reservations made through Vistana Signature Experiences or external exchange companies do not guarantee view category, floor, building, floor plan or villa number assignment, even for Home Resort Owners.
 

psfcfa

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Thanks so much for all the feedback...I did put in the special request, and it is indeed my home resort so hoping for the best!
 
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