How many nights can you book when 7 month window opens?

**Dazed** · 20 Mar 19, 01:03 AM

We have just purchased DVC at CCV. We are hoping to stay at Aulani next August and have 600 points available (including banking and borrowing).

The 7 month window will open in Jsnuary but when it does, how many nights in a row can I book on the day it opens? Can I book 10 nights or can I only book each night daily and have to add on each day until I�ve added 10 days?

This will be my first time booking myself because Disney have booked my trip for this August.

**2point** · 20 Mar 19, 01:19 AM

You can book 7, you don't need to add on each day as the room is 'yours' for the entire 7 days. Anyone else will not be able to book after you until the 8th day rolls around.

After the initial 7 you can add one day at a time, each day, or all the days you need (another 3) on the 3rd day.

**Dazed** · 20 Mar 19, 01:25 AM

Thank you. Do I need to �walk� the booking (not that I understand it fully) or is that not necessary?

PoohBears#1fan · 20 Mar 19, 09:24 AM

I don't know the demand on Aulani in January, but I wouldn't have thought that walking would be necessary.

I've never walked a booking in 17 years of ownership, my understanding is that it's just the hugely popular dates (Independence day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY etc.) although I do appreciate that demand has grown over the years.

Good luck, Hawaii is so stunning (I've not stayed at Aulani, only the Big island)

**Dazed** · 20 Mar 19, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by PoohBears#1fan

I don't know the demand on Aulani in January, but I wouldn't have thought that walking would be necessary.

I've never walked a booking in 17 years of ownership, my understanding is that it's just the hugely popular dates (Independence day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY etc.) although I do appreciate that demand has grown over the years.

Good luck, Hawaii is so stunning (I've not stayed at Aulani, only the Big island)

Thank you. We will be staying in August, but at the end when it�s quieter. I had a look in February this year (that was when I had access for DVC availability) and the last 2 weeks of August had good availability. Even now I can get availability from 20/21st August on some rooms and the last week of August is fully available.

We would like 2 studios (any view) ideally but can book a 2 bed if the studios go quickly. We have enough points, it would just be nice not to have to borrow the extra 100-150 points to stay for the same duration.

Noodlez · 20 Mar 19, 11:07 AM

As long as you're not worried about view you should be fine! I've just done a booking for October and I found standard view almost impossible to get. Pool view seems to go second as this is the next smallest category. There are more ocean view than anything else so these are the easiest.

**Dazed** · 20 Mar 19, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Noodlez

As long as you're not worried about view you should be fine! I've just done a booking for October and I found standard view almost impossible to get. Pool view seems to go second as this is the next smallest category. There are more ocean view than anything else so these are the easiest.

Thank you. 2 x Ocean view studios would be the about the same points as a standard/island view 2 bed. I�ll just keep all our options open (all studios plus Standard/Island view 2 bed) and hopefully we�ll get something.

Can you book 2 rooms online?

YorkshireT · 20 Mar 19, 10:48 PM

Walking at 7 months doesn�t really work, as any resort owner with 11 months booking window can come right in and take your next day. Really only works at 11 month window.

KarenG · 21 Mar 19, 09:34 AM

I�d be amazed if you weren�t fine - I�ve always found OV availability wide open at Aulani, even closer than seven months. My only caveat is if there is something special taking place when you�re doing (eg a DCL cruise departs during your stay meaning more people wanting Disney than usual will be at Aulani).

**Dazed** · 25 Mar 19, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by KarenG

I�d be amazed if you weren�t fine - I�ve always found OV availability wide open at Aulani, even closer than seven months. My only caveat is if there is something special taking place when you�re doing (eg a DCL cruise departs during your stay meaning more people wanting Disney than usual will be at Aulani).

Thank you, at the moment on DCL page the Hawaii cruises for 2020 are in April & May. Hopefully it stays that way and August is clear