BWV 2BR or 2 separate studios?

[ToddlerMom311]

I just rented points for the first time ever for a 2BR at BWV... my husband however is apparently not too keen on the idea of sharing that with my parents/ his in-laws. Like he's beyond mad right now. I keep trying to tell him the benefits of the 2 BR over 2 separate studios, but he's not having it. I guess I'm just looking for ideas to tell him? I'm at a loss as I thought I did really good by snagging it.

 

[ScubaCat]

Laundry, kitchen, jetted tub, king bed, living room, and its a lock off anyway so still a separate room if you just keep your half dead bolted and the others don't know their band opens your door...

I don't really see the issue, honestly, but I'm not in his shoes so I obviously don't know the nature of the concern. I'm on your side, though; I'd take the 2BR for sure! Lots more space and benefits vs 2 studios.

 

[CarolMN]

Explain that ALL 2 bedroom villas at the BWV are lock off units - one side is a studio & the other is a 1 bedroom. Explain that either side can lock the connecting door (which is in the living room area) and both must be unlocked to move freely between the sides.

Describe the amenities of both sides and let him choose who gets what side. The kitchen /living room area is between the bedrooms. (For maximum privacy, he should probably pick the studio. It has a kitchenette and its own bathroom (shower/tub combo) & TV and it is unlikely that even if the connecting door was open, your parents would have a reason to come in - they'd have everything they need (and then some) in the 1 bedroom side.

BWV is very spread out. By having the 2 bedroom, you guaranteed that your rooms would be next to each other and you also get the full size kitchen, a washer/dryer in the villa (less packing & luggage needed) and a relatively large living area to hang out in. 1 bedroom side has 2 TVs & 2 remotes.

Good luck - Hope he comes around.

 

[Brian Noble]

This why my wife and I have a dollar amount that, before spending it, we check in with the other person. The actual number has gotten larger over the years, and I'm not sure I could tell you exactly what it is, but I know it when I see it. However, my better half reminds me: "I think your number is higher than mine."

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

They are all lockoffs. You can lock your door and never open it. I can imagine it would be great for family relations but it could be done.

I also far prefer the larger villas. Kitchen with refrigerator, living area for hanging out, and laundry. You can still have good separation from each other.

 

[drusba]

Agree with above suggestions. A 2BR is just a studio and 1BR that can be locked off, and if he insists on the division, you can create it (and if you want to subtly rub it in, give your parents the 1BR side so he gets his desired separate studio). An issue you have is that I am not sure you can just change the reservation; the two studios may not be available and the terms of your rental may not allow the change, at least not without a penalty.

A more serious issue, that only you can deal with, is the implication that what he really wants is not to even be in WDW with your parents.

 

[ToddlerMom311]

Thank you for all the replies. I will be sure to emphasize the lockoff aspect and all the amenities. Perhaps waiting a couple days may be best for him to chill would be beneficial too.

I have a feeling he won't come around until he sees the unit for himself. He actually does get along with my parents so that's why I thought the 2BR, which was comparable in price, would be good. Built in babysitters!

I am very excited to be on the boardwalk and be able to see my little girl's experience at WDW.

 

[lovin'fl]

I just rented points for the first time ever for a 2BR at BWV... my husband however is apparently not too keen on the idea of sharing that with my parents/ his in-laws. Like he's beyond mad right now. I keep trying to tell him the benefits of the 2 BR over 2 separate studios, but he's not having it. I guess I'm just looking for ideas to tell him? I'm at a loss as I thought I did really good by snagging it.

Soon I am booking a trip for DH and I and his parents and DH is also insisting on two studios. I like the idea of having a washer and dryer and a living room and kitchen area but DH would rather us have our own private space. Though I was suggesting a 1BR where he and I would sleep in the living room. So a 2 BR is nice because the in laws can close the door and it's like they are in their own studio. Tell him he can pack light since you'll have a W/D. Tell him you can have breakfast and maybe lunch in the room with the kitchen. You can order some groceries and get him a case of beer to keep cold in the fridge. You'll also have a jetted tub in the master bathroom. Not sure if he'd like that.

 

[lovin'fl]

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Actually my DH wasn't too thrilled to share a villa either - felt his privacy might be intruded on. He still decided to go and hasn't mentioned it again since that first time.

 

[ToddlerMom311]

My ever-gracious mom has insisted that we get the 1 bedroom side. After showing DH the layout he seems to be okay with that. Now onto planning the trip...

Again thank you so much for your replies!

 

[Halle]

So happy it worked out for you.

 

[bobbiwoz]

So happy it worked out for you.

Me too!

 

[crisi]

My ever-gracious mom has insisted that we get the 1 bedroom side. After showing DH the layout he seems to be okay with that. Now onto planning the trip...

Again thank you so much for your replies!

He came around pretty fast.

We own at BW - and we've taken trips with the grandparents in the second bedroom. Its great. Our kids were good on the hideabed in the living room for years (until they were tweens), and the built in babysitter function was very nice. So was the ability to put the kids to bed in the living room, retire with a glass of wine to the master bedroom (the Screen Door downstairs will sell you a bottle) - and sit on the balcony. We consider the multi room units to be essential - more expensive than crowding the four of us in a studio, but its the "nookie tax"

In the morning, I start the coffee maker and get a load of laundry thrown in - pulling yesterdays laundry out of the dryer. Get my shower in and the kids and husband have started to move. We make eggs or have cereal - we started eggs when my husband's aunt joined his mother and was a low carb person - and the high protein breakfast works great. It takes so little time to cook in the kitchen while everyone gets ready. Dishes go into the dishwasher during a mid-day break or when we get back to the room, if I don't have time to wash up before trying to get to rope drop.

(Some groceries are available at the Screen Door - convenience store pricing. If you are going to cook in the room, you can do an entire grocery order from a service. But I'd just pick up eggs/milk/etc at the Screen Door - pack cereal from home for the kids and coffee/sugar (you'll want basket coffee filters) - and call it good)