DVC Use Year Question

[Schweino]

Hello all. New to these forums. Have a use year question:

Let's say the use year is September. I currently have 0 points until then. Can I book a room in December at the 11 month window (January) without having the points on hand, and then when I get the points in September, upon arrival the points are deducted? Not sure if you need the points on deck to book or not. TIA!

 

[JETSDAD]

Yes...as long as there are points available for the date of travel you're fine. The points are all there already, it's just a matter of booking windows so you would just be making a reservation during your next UY with those points.

 

[macman123]

Use year is when you get your points. It has nothing to do with booking.

So as long as you WILL have points by the time you make your booking, its fine.

So September UY you can book December that year as you will have points by them (assuming you haven't borrowed)

 

[DebbieB]

The points are deposited into your account 3 years in advance. I have an April use year, if I look at my account online, I see April 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Some Cruises and Adventures by Disney can be booked 2 years in advance, that is why they deposit 3 years ahead. Use of the points is based on the use year of the date of stay.

 

[Wendysofftoneverland]

Is a September use year the best if you mainly travel in October and January and never travel May through August?

 

[Sandisw]

Is a September use year the best if you mainly travel in October and January and never travel May through August?

It’s a great one!

 

[Wedgeout]

Is a September use year the best if you mainly travel in October and January and never travel May through August?

It’s good. Whatever UY you have, it’s best to not travel the last few months of it. You can of course but the banking window and when the points expire are important if you cancel.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you are booking a Dec 2023 trip and plan to book it Jan 2023, with a Sept UY, it would fall in your Sept 2023 UY. So you book in Jan 2023 using Sept 2023 points for Dec 2023.