Hi Jeff.
Thanks so much for visiting the Moms Panel with your question.
Figuring out how far ahead you can borrow for a reservation depends
on the issue month of your own DVC Points as well as the reservation
date you are requesting.
When the 11 month window for your Home
Resort opens, and the 7 month Window for other resorts, whatever points
you can use (banked, this year's points or your next use year's points)
are available to you. Specific Guidelines regarding borrowing Vacation
Points can be found on page 6 of the 2012 Vacation Planner Reservation
Tools booklet which was mailed to each Member. You can also find details
on this information at
dvcmember.com
Since
I just completed some new DVC reservations myself which involved
borrowing points, I found it exceptionally helpful to call DVC Member
Services at 800-800-9800. The Cast Member I spoke with was fantastic at
advising me exactly how many of my points were available to me based on
my vacation reservation date as well as my DVC points issue month and
usage year. The Cast Member also reviewed with me all the stipulations
regarding changes or cancellations to a reservation where borrowed
points were involved.
If you have additional questions, I'd recommend that you visit my friend and fellow
Disney Moms Panelist Andrea H. She's a Disney Vacation Club Specialist and has been so helpful to me since I finally became a member too!
Welcome Home Jeff!
Wishing you a simply Magical time during your next DVC stay!
Kirsten