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Post by Kathy O on Nov 6, 2023 22:00:38 GMT -5
Well, I tried using the world clock and two devices and got nothing. It's too hard to coordinate two devices (two logins too) so tomorrow I'll just use one and try to move faster. Thanks for all the advice!
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Post by helenabear on Nov 7, 2023 9:34:09 GMT -5
Well, I tried using the world clock and two devices and got nothing. It's too hard to coordinate two devices (two logins too) so tomorrow I'll just use one and try to move faster. Thanks for all the advice! Updates for today? I had my fingers crossed for you. |
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 7, 2023 17:24:07 GMT -5
No luck. I’ve never had this much trouble. Doesn’t help that I have Oct. use year and need the two rooms in December. This is a trip that I make with a friend every few years. She’s only gone twice before and she’s really looking forward to the decorations, Christmas party, etc. We have a lot fun every day we’re there, but we both need our space at the end of day. Not sure what I’ll do if I can’t get the rooms.
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Post by helenabear on Nov 8, 2023 15:51:06 GMT -5
I am so sorry it's been a struggle. Have you been able to book even one room?
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 8, 2023 19:21:46 GMT -5
Nope. This morning when I logged in, I discovered that Oct. 8 was already unavailable. Now Oct. 9 is gone too. I’ll check again in the morning, but I’m not very optimistic.
I really have no room to complain since I’m always one of the walkers.
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Post by helenabear on Nov 8, 2023 20:01:26 GMT -5
You're way early though and that's a holiday weekend and fall break time for some that you're trying. I personally wouldn't try walking this early and would be doing just one at a time.
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 9, 2023 17:57:46 GMT -5
I am only trying one at a time. Eventually I’ll get it!
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Post by helenabear on Nov 9, 2023 22:30:41 GMT -5
At least you have time to try! Hopefully it will be doable soon for you!
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 10, 2023 8:32:15 GMT -5
Shut out again today. I've been using time.gov, as you suggested. It matches almost exactly with the clock on my Mac, but I've still been watching it because it shows the seconds. It’s definitely not working for me. First I tried hitting the refresh search button right at 8 and I got the message that it was too soon, booking opens at 8:00, etc. Yesterday I hit search at 8:00:01 and got the same “too early” message. Of course by the time it refreshes the rooms are gone. Today I hit search at 8:00:02 and it was still too early.
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Post by helenabear on Nov 10, 2023 15:46:20 GMT -5
Shut out again today. I've been using time.gov, as you suggested. It matches almost exactly with the clock on my Mac, but I've still been watching it because it shows the seconds. It’s definitely not working for me. First I tried hitting the refresh search button right at 8 and I got the message that it was too soon, booking opens at 8:00, etc. Yesterday I hit search at 8:00:01 and got the same “too early” message. Of course by the time it refreshes the rooms are gone. Today I hit search at 8:00:02 and it was still too early. Are you doing the initial search before 8am? You cannot do this anymore. Even the refresh doesn't work as well. With time.gov I've not had it off for the initial search. Not this past month. My other question, stupid, are you sure you're on the right day (don't hurt me) if you are doing the search at 8? |
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 10, 2023 17:22:51 GMT -5
I have been searching before 8 and then hitting “update” at 8. So that must be the problem! I'm definitely not on the wrong day! Thanks helenabear!
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Post by helenabear on Nov 10, 2023 18:42:49 GMT -5
I have been searching before 8 and then hitting “update” at 8. So that must be the problem! I'm definitely not on the wrong day! Thanks helenabear! Yep, the first part is what needs to change. Don't even select the "Check availability" button until right on the dot. For harder to get rooms I make sure I select the room size I want only along with the resort so it pops up quick. It did used to be you'd select at 8 on that next page with room type and such "continue" but they changed that this year. Good luck! |
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Post by Kathy O on Nov 11, 2023 16:06:04 GMT -5
Yep! That was it! Still didn't get the room since it was already unavailable, but at least the search worked. I’m ready to try again tomorrow. Thanks for all your help helenbear!
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Post by helenabear on Nov 11, 2023 16:12:45 GMT -5
Yep! That was it! Still didn't get the room since it was already unavailable, but at least the search worked. I’m ready to try again tomorrow. Thanks for all your help helenbear! Fingers crossed for tomorrow then. Glad that you got the search to work though. |
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Post by Kathy O on Dec 4, 2023 17:53:11 GMT -5
For those who have been concerned that I might not get my two BoardWalk standard studios, I’ve finally managed to get them. I've been trying since Nov. 1 (Oct. use year) to book two studios that I can walk into December. It’s a good thing that I started early, because for nearly every day in Oct 2024, the first day to book was already gone by the night before. I finally got the first room on Dec. 1 and the other room today. So, my trip is going according to plan so far.
And Helenabear, your timing plan is perfect. I too am a musician and that makes it fairly easy to click right at the stroke of 8:00. Thanks for figuring it out!
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