This, plus the fact that not all resorts have dedicated 2BR to begin with.They aren't but studios are and it takes a studio and a 1BR to make up the lockoff. Once studios are gone then so is the ability to book 2BR lockoffs.
We dont' have a choice at BWV, since they're all lockoffs. We'd rather have dedicated 2 bedrooms there. But I guess the studio portion does have that kitchenette/microwave/fridge, so that's nice, and if one wants more privacy on coming/going from rooms.
A lot of people say this and it always surprises me. I don't think it's ever occurred to me to use a microwave while I'm on vacation.We prefer a lock off when travelling with our 18 year old. He prefers the sofa to the second bed and likes having the fridge and microwave in his space and he uses the separate entrance to feel like he is independent. It’s not a big deal and will book dedicate if not available but for us lock off is best
This, plus the fact that not all resorts have dedicated 2BR to begin with.
We are not fans of eating out every day as we find it leads to overeating and getting out off food. We stay 14 nights and frankly dont want more than about 6 dinners in restaurants the rest will just be snacks in the room. We don’t like eating breakfast out it’s way faster to have a quick breakfast while getting readyA lot of people say this and it always surprises me. I don't think it's ever occurred to me to use a microwave while I'm on vacation.
We use the microwave a lot on vacation. We usually stay 1 bedroom or larger to have the full kitchen, and while we're not generally cooking full meals, we are using the fridge/freezer, and often heat leftovers or quick meals in the microwave. I like to heat up tea and coffee in the microwave. Stayed at Portofino at Universal in October, and definitely missed having a microwave there, although they are available to rent. Did bring a hotpot though. Even if just doing a regular hotel stay, nice to have a microwave for heating leftovers.A lot of people say this and it always surprises me. I don't think it's ever occurred to me to use a microwave while I'm on vacation.
In some cases, a 2-bedroom lockoff will be able to accommodate an extra person compared to a dedicated 2-bedroom. For example, at BCV the dedicated 2-bedroom has sleep surfaces for 8 but the lockoff has sleep surfaces for 9 because of the pull out bed under the tv in the lockoff studio.
The only advantage for us is the second thermostat. We like this when we stay at BWV as the kids don’t like sleeping with A/C. I would always pick a dedicated over a lockoff given the choice for the extra bed.