2 BR VS 2 BR lock-off

[Junior-Beto]

I've looked at pictures of both and for the life of me, I can't figure out the difference. Can someone enlighten me?

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Keep in mind OKW is a little of an exception here.

In a dedicated 2BR, the second bedroom will have two real beds. There is no kitchenette in that bedroom. There is no exterior door.

In a lock-off, the 2nd bedroom is really a studio. So you get 1 real bed and some sort of sofabed or pulldown, there is a kitchenette, and there is a door to the outside.

Generally speaking, there are use cases where the extra exterior door and kitchenette can make sense - grandparents, adults in the bedroom, etc. Then there are some that having the extra space and no door make more sense, like if you're putting younger children in that second bedroom space.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Dedicated 2BRs have 2 queen beds in the 2nd br. in a lock off, your 2nd br is a deluxe studio with a separate entrance

 

[Marionnette]

I've looked at pictures of both and for the life of me, I can't figure out the difference. Can someone enlighten me?

A dedicated 2BR will not have a kitchenette in the 2nd bedroom and will not have a door leading to the hotel hallway. It will have 2 real beds, not a sofa bed with the exception being OKW, which will have 2 real beds regardless. A 2BR lockoff is basically a 1BR + a studio with an interior connecting door.

 

[Junior-Beto]

Keep in mind OKW is a little of an exception here.

In a dedicated 2BR, the second bedroom will have two real beds. There is no kitchenette in that bedroom. There is no exterior door.

In a lock-off, the 2nd bedroom is really a studio. So you get 1 real bed and some sort of sofabed or pulldown, there is a kitchenette, and there is a door to the outside.

Generally speaking, there are use cases where the extra exterior door and kitchenette can make sense - grandparents, adults in the bedroom, etc. Then there are some that having the extra space and no door make more sense, like if you're putting younger children in that second bedroom space.

OK, that tells me that the floor plans I've been looking at that are labeled as lock-offs are not in fact lock-offs. I have not seen any floor plans with an extra exterior door.

 

[Stargazer65]

Also the 2br lock-offs with balconies would have a divider between the studio balcony and 1 bedroom balcony.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

OK, that tells me that the floor plans I've been looking at that are labeled as lock-offs are not in fact lock-offs. I have not seen any floor plans with an extra exterior door.

Well, think about it. A lock-off is a 1BR that attaches to a studio. They can be booked as separate units.

If that studio "bedroom" doesn't have an external door... awkward, no?

 

[Stargazer65]

If that studio "bedroom" doesn't have an external door... awkward, no?

If you're on the first floor at least you could climb in and out through the window

 

[ElenaRN]

Also the 2br lock-offs with balconies would have a divider between the studio balcony and 1 bedroom balcony.

In a dedicated 2 BR the balconies are also divided. The living room is in between the 2 balconies. There is a door to get out to the balcony from the living room and slider from the BR.

 

[JETSDAD]

In a dedicated 2 BR the balconies are also divided. The living room is in between the 2 balconies. There is a door to get out to the balcony from the living room and slider from the BR.

We've stayed in dedicated 2 BR's at Kidani and VGF and both had balconies that ran the entire length with no dividers.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

We've stayed in dedicated 2 BR's at Kidani and VGF and both had balconies that ran the entire length with no dividers.

I'd expect Lock Off balconies to bee divided, since the 1BR and the studio would each have a balcony when booked separately.

 

[sethschroeder]

Look at the floor plans that is what will show you the difference. Beds, studio sink, 2nd entrance, other aspects.

 

[JETSDAD]

I'd expect Lock Off balconies to bee divided, since the 1BR and the studio would each have a balcony when booked separately.

Correct, those would be...I was replying to the message saying dedicated 2BR's were also be divided.

 

[crisi]

Keep in mind OKW is a little of an exception here.

In a dedicated 2BR, the second bedroom will have two real beds. There is no kitchenette in that bedroom. There is no exterior door.

In a lock-off, the 2nd bedroom is really a studio. So you get 1 real bed and some sort of sofabed or pulldown, there is a kitchenette, and there is a door to the outside.

Generally speaking, there are use cases where the extra exterior door and kitchenette can make sense - grandparents, adults in the bedroom, etc. Then there are some that having the extra space and no door make more sense, like if you're putting younger children in that second bedroom space.

Although we did two bedroom lockoffs with our own kids growing up because we owned BWV and didn't have any problems. But I can see how some people would want to make sure there wasn't an exterior door. By middle school they loved having their own kitchenette where they could make popcorn and hot chocolate and be "grown ups."

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Although we did two bedroom lockoffs with our own kids growing up because we owned BWV and didn't have any problems. But I can see how some people would want to make sure there wasn't an exterior door. By middle school they loved having their own kitchenette where they could make popcorn and hot chocolate and be "grown ups."

True. I've heard it as a concern in the past, especially with Disney-child aged children - both relative to balconies/patios and the exterior doors. If I were the person who booked a dedicated for that reason and got moved to a lockoff, I would likely express deep unhappiness.

 

[ElenaRN]

We've stayed in dedicated 2 BR's at Kidani and VGF and both had balconies that ran the entire length with no dividers.

Sorry, for some reason I was thinking this post was about BLT specifically.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'd expect Lock Off balconies to bee divided, since the 1BR and the studio would each have a balcony when booked separately.

We had a balcony at BWV that was open to the studio next to us (we were in the one bedroom portion).

 

[The Jackal]

Some dedicated 2 bedrooms only have 1 balcony. The lock off will have 2 balconies.

 

[Tink03477]

Can someone please tell me the options for 2 BRs at BCV? Can I request which floor plan is better suited for my family if there are both types there? TYIA.

 

[BillPA]

BCV has both dedicated 2 BR and lock-off 2 BR. When you book, book a lock off or book a 2 BR, default is dedicated. you