Hey Donna!
Welcome Home and Welcome to planDisney!
I hope you’ve been taking advantage of the wonderful
Membership Extras that are available to eligible
Disney Vacation Club Members. My favorite has to be the discounts on food and merchandise at the parks! We even had a nice limited time discount on
shopDisney not too long ago. I was able to stock on some gear for the family for our next trip to the parks! Remember to check what's available from time to time as things are always changing for those perks!
It looks like you brought your question here to the panel just in time for your 11 month booking window! You’ll be happy to hear that booking a villa at any of the
Disney Vacation Club Resorts is on a first come first serve basis and based on availability for the room type you are booking (there is NOT a lottery system). Members can begin booking at the 11 month mark at 8:00am EST using the online portal or 9:00am EST using
Member Services over the phone (hours are subject to change at any time). For us on the West Coast, we need to wake up extra early! December is one of the most sought out times of the year and Christmas and New Year’s are some of the most desired dates to stay over. Since you said you’re hoping to stay over Christmas, I would make sure to be on right at the 11 month mark right at 8:00am and not a minute later. Remember, Deluxe Studio Villas are the most popular booking category so if you can book something larger, it makes your chances much better in getting your desired room.
Well Donna, I hope this information finds you well and if anything else comes up before your trip please come back and let us know how we can help.
Remember, always believe in the Magic!
Andres