BCV Refurb - Change in studio occupancy?

DizDaD7 · Apr 5, 2015

Agh...Thats it..Thanks..I knew there was another 1, or 2.. :thumbsup2

points envy · Apr 5, 2015

senadler said:
We will be at BCV in late October in a 2BR and have reserved a studio for a few days for family during our trip. They are a family of 5. Will the occupancy change with the refurb of the studios since they are adding a bed? If not, we can have someone stay with us, we are only 6 in the 2BR so we have room. I am adding one of the kids to our reservation for now since I could only book 4 in the studio, but I was hoping they would be able to stay together in the Studio.

Spring Disney Files Magazine states, "a sweeping refurbishment project is scheduled to begin in late March... Through late June." At BCV of course.

DizDaD7 · Apr 5, 2015

points envy said:
Spring Disney Files Magazine states, "a sweeping refurbishment project is scheduled to begin in late March... Through late June." At BCV of course.

When I emailed DVC, they wrote back & stated that BCV, should be done by 2nd week in August, and BWV should be about a week or 2 behind that.... This obviously can change of course, but is a good parameter to go by.

zavandor · Apr 6, 2015

I'm wondering if the addition of the pull out bed will cause a spike in MF for DVC resorts that share amenities with cash resorts?
The higher occupancy means more people staying in the DVC part which means they can charge members more for the shared amenities. That's how they justified the high increase at BLT. SSR and OKW should have no impact.

Simba's Mom · Apr 6, 2015

Does anyone else just not understand how they can increase the capacity of a studio from 4 people to 5 people, yet tell you that you can't have more than 4 people in a 1 BR? I mean, even if they don't supply the bedding for a fifth person in the 1 BR, it's bigger than a studio, so somehow it just doesn't make sense to me. They could at least say that it's OK to have a fifth person in a 1 BR if the fifth person is OK sleeping in a chair or on the floor.

eva · Apr 6, 2015

DebbieB said:
It will most likely be the same as BWV. They did not move the bed or add a nightstand. Poly has more square footage, the rooms at BWV and BCV did not get bigger.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/boardwalk-villas-decor.3386755/page-2

Thanks! From the BWV pictures posted on that thread, it appears that they put a small chest next to the TV/Murphy bed combo for storage. That might just work for the two of us. Hope they do that in the BCV studios. Sure would love a small second night stand. But I guess I better be happy that they at least will give us a bit of storage. I know that people think I am being picky about two nightstands. But DH and I both wear glasses and like to have them and a glass of water by the bed. Makes it tough for the person with no nightstand.

Simba's Mom · Apr 6, 2015

If there was any doubt at the beginning, the vanity seals the deal-BCV studios only have a single sink. This is the one thing we don't like about BCV studios (not really dislike, though)-especially since even the value studios at AKV-you know, the studios that DVC won't call "deluxe"-have double sinks in the vanity.

Judique · Apr 7, 2015

DizDaD7 said:
When I emailed DVC, they wrote back & stated that BCV, should be done by 2nd week in August, and BWV should be about a week or 2 behind that.... This obviously can change of course, but is a good parameter to go by.

I have a BCV reservation for November and have received a 'we'll be undergoing renovation' letter from them.

DebbieB · Apr 11, 2015

Simba's Mom said:
Does anyone else just not understand how they can increase the capacity of a studio from 4 people to 5 people, yet tell you that you can't have more than 4 people in a 1 BR? I mean, even if they don't supply the bedding for a fifth person in the 1 BR, it's bigger than a studio, so somehow it just doesn't make sense to me. They could at least say that it's OK to have a fifth person in a 1 BR if the fifth person is OK sleeping in a chair or on the floor.

They do allow 5 in a 1 bedroom, except AKV value 1 bedrooms.

There's a notice in the DVC reservation system:

Sleeps 4 – 5th guest can be accommodated, but please note that NO ADDITIONAL BEDDING, LINENS OR TOWELS WILL BE PROVIDED.

LisaS · Apr 12, 2015

eva said:
I know that people think I am being picky about two nightstands. But DH and I both wear glasses and like to have them and a glass of water by the bed. Makes it tough for the person with no nightstand.

I don't think it's picky to want two nightstands. That's one of the reasons we stopped staying in studios and prefer 1BRs. DH and I both need a place to put our glasses, watch, etc. at bedtime. I always thought it was pretty cheap of Disney not to provide a nightstand on both sides of the queen bed in all of the studios.

Simba's Mom said:
If there was any doubt at the beginning, the vanity seals the deal-BCV studios only have a single sink. This is the one thing we don't like about BCV studios (not really dislike, though)-especially since even the value studios at AKV-you know, the studios that DVC won't call "deluxe"-have double sinks in the vanity.

I always figured the reason the AKV Value studios have two sinks is because the AKL rooms had them. When they converted the AKL rooms to AKV studios, the studios inherited the two sinks that were already there. It would have been more work to re-do the plumbing to have one sink in the center of the vanity. I've never stayed in a Kidani studio. I wonder if they put two sinks in the vanities there or just one?

There is one advantage to having just one sink -- you get more counter space for your toiletries.

ETA: Based on the floor plans, the Kidani studio vanities have one sink.

Mommy2TwoMickeys · Apr 16, 2015

DebbieB said:
They do allow 5 in a 1 bedroom, except AKV value 1 bedrooms.

There's a notice in the DVC reservation system:

Sleeps 4 – 5th guest can be accommodated, but please note that NO ADDITIONAL BEDDING, LINENS OR TOWELS WILL BE PROVIDED.

@DebbieB Are you 100% positive about the 5th person. When I saw this I thought about bringing my niece by the CM on online chat said 4 is the max. Thanks!

CarolMN · Apr 16, 2015

Mommy2TwoMickeys said:
@DebbieB Are you 100% positive about the 5th person. When I saw this I thought about bringing my niece by the CM on online chat said 4 is the max. Thanks!

If you book for cash with CRO/DRC, the max is 4 plus an infant < than 3 years old.

For the BCV, if you book through MS or online via the members' website, you are allowed to have a total of 5 of any age. You have to provide a bed & linens for the 5th person.

This applies to most WDW DVC 1bedrooms, but not to AKV value. OKW, BLT, & AKV (except value) can sleep 5 plus the infant.

DebbieB · Apr 16, 2015

Mommy2TwoMickeys said:
@DebbieB Are you 100% positive about the 5th person. When I saw this I thought about bringing my niece by the CM on online chat said 4 is the max. Thanks!

Assuming you are a DVC member, go into the DVC reservation system and try to reserve a 1 bedroom, you will see the notice if it applies. As Carol said, it's only DVC reservations.

As to the question regarding why are studios now have bedding for 5 but 1 bedrooms (except AKV, BLT, OKW) only have bedding for 4, I heard it was because of the layout with the kitchen counter, there was not enough room to put the pulldown sleeper in.

Regarding the nightstands in studios, I don't think there is room. Definitely not at BLT. Here's BWV, it would be a tight squeeze.

Mommy2TwoMickeys · Apr 17, 2015

@CarolMN & @DebbieB yes, I am a DVC member with and existing one bedroom available for just me, my husband and 2 sons(ages 3 & 6)I was thinking of bringing my niece(14). When I did online chat with MS he said that I couldn't add her. I completely agree with you because I absolutely remember seeing the 5th person add on, I just couldn't find it again. I will try calling today MS today. Thanks for your help!!!

CarolMN · Apr 17, 2015

Mommy2TwoMickeys said:
@CarolMN & @DebbieB yes, I am a DVC member with and existing one bedroom available for just me, my husband and 2 sons(ages 3 & 6)I was thinking of bringing my niece(14). When I did online chat with MS he said that I couldn't add her. I completely agree with you because I absolutely remember seeing the 5th person add on, I just couldn't find it again. I will try calling today MS today. Thanks for your help!!!

You can definitely do this booking online.

FWIW, I don't think you will have a problem booking by calling. IMO, they are not putting the better trained / more experienced CMs on chat.

Bexx · Apr 17, 2015

DebbieB said:
Regarding the nightstands in studios, I don't think there is room. Definitely not at BLT. Here's BWV, it would be a tight squeeze.

I've seen in pictures of rooms at both the Yacht and Beach Club which have a very useful little corner shelf. http://allears.net/acc/bc/IMG_0022.JPG I think is a great solution to the problem and have wondered why none of the other onsite hotel or villa rooms have done the same. I'm not even sure if they have been kept with the current BC refurb.

jlundeen · Apr 17, 2015

Bexx said:
I've seen in pictures of rooms at both the Yacht and Beach Club which have a very useful little corner shelf. http://allears.net/acc/bc/IMG_0022.JPG I think is a great solution to the problem and have wondered why none of the other onsite hotel or villa rooms have done the same. I'm not even sure if they have been kept with the current BC refurb.

That's a great idea....usually I just stand up my big suitcase and push it up to the corner - works great for glasses, but and laptop, but I'm not sure I'd want to balance a glass of water on it...

nalajms · Apr 17, 2015

DebbieB said:
Regarding the nightstands in studios, I don't think there is room. Definitely not at BLT. Here's BWV, it would be a tight squeeze.

We were in a BLT standard view studio in Jan, and it had 2 night stands. A very small on against the wall (might have been mounted on the wall) and a midsized one between the bed and couch.

VGF had room, but they didn't put the second one in.

DebbieB · Apr 18, 2015

nalajms said:
We were in a BLT standard view studio in Jan, and it had 2 night stands. A very small on against the wall (might have been mounted on the wall) and a midsized one between the bed and couch.

VGF had room, but they didn't put the second one in.

Now that I think about it, I think you are right. I remember the clock being on that side but it didn't have backlighting so I couldn't see it in the dark.

KAT4DISNEY · Apr 18, 2015

DebbieB said:
Assuming you are a DVC member, go into the DVC reservation system and try to reserve a 1 bedroom, you will see the notice if it applies. As Carol said, it's only DVC reservations.

As to the question regarding why are studios now have bedding for 5 but 1 bedrooms (except AKV, BLT, OKW) only have bedding for 4, I heard it was because of the layout with the kitchen counter, there was not enough room to put the pulldown sleeper in.

Regarding the nightstands in studios, I don't think there is room. Definitely not at BLT. Here's BWV, it would be a tight squeeze.

It all just depends on the size of the nightstands. Since they are doing all these refurbs they could reduce the width from the existing and fit one on each side but a small shelf is also a good idea. And I still think there were options for adding an additional sleep option into the existing 1BR's, they just didn't work very hard at it and went for cramming into studios and removing storage there.

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