confused if renting points

[lindkaye]

New to all of this so please bear with me! We are planning trip for August and seriously thinking about renting points for dvc (either okw or bc) - me,dh,son, friend and 5yr d. If we rent a studio - I understand there is no w/d? We are planning on a 10- 12 nite stay (we only get to come every 2-3 years!) What do you do for towels,etc? I realize there is one in the 1 bdr. Also, in renting a dvc, can you still get the ultimate pass? We were also discussing splitting the time between dvc and POR, and again - how do you do the tickets? We are on a pretty tight budget thanks to alot of medical bills this year but want very much to stay on property-we love the disney atmosphere! Any input is appreciated!

 

[eva]

The room capacity for a studio is only four. A 1-bedroom is the same, only 4 people. To house the 5 of you you'll need a 2-bedroom. Then you will have a washer and dryer in your room.

 

[Dean]

You've been given the technical room occupancy info. To answer your other questions, they will change out towels 3 times during that stay with a full cleaning once. There is a W/D by the pools at OKW and in the building at BCV. You can also buy extra towel packs containing 4 washclothes, 4 towels and 2 hand towels at $6 per pack.

OKW will have the larger rooms and lower points but you'd really need a car. The bedding is two queens at OKW and a queen plus pull out full size (love seat) at BCV and the rest of the WDW properties.

 

[Capecodnut]

If you need to sleep 5 your other alternative would be to request a one bedroom at the Boardwalk which has an additional day bed - will sleep a 5th very short person (4 feet long day bed).

 

[Cruelladeville]

Yes, you can get the ultimate passes with your room, but you would get a length of stay for POR, and then have to get another one for DVC. However, if you are planning on staying 10-12 nights, you really should consider an annual pass, which would be a bit cheaper, I believe, and you will be able to get your room at a discount. Certainly you will be able to stay at the more expensive resorts for less money. Last summer AKL was $125 per night with the annual passport discount--you can get food at a discount too--that's less than 1/2 the regular price of the room, and much cheaper than POR. By the way, the only part of POR that is open is the Riverside section.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

If you need to sleep 5 your other alternative would be to request a one bedroom at the Boardwalk which has an additional day bed - will sleep a 5th very short person (4 feet long day bed).

Sorry capecodnut but I disagree. The "day bed" is nothing more than a glorified bench with a cushion on it. It was long enough for my then 8 year old to lay down on but she couldn't roll over or she would have been on the floor.

HBC

 

[Deb & Bill]

Plus, you can't be guaranteed the Studio Plus room. If you get it, you get it. If you don't you are out of luck.

Have you considered two rooms at a Value resort instead?