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[tjkraz]

Well at the polynesian they have 2 queen beds and there is a sofa?

And some Disney resorts have two queen beds.

Some have a queen plus sofabed.

Some have a queen plus bunk beds.

Some have two queens plus a daybed.

Some have two double beds.

Configurations vary greatly from one Disney resort to another. There's no reason to think that any one resort would mirror another. In each case, it is what it is.

Old Key West was the first DVC resort and it's the only one with the two queen beds. They've since built 9 more resorts with the queen + sofabed configuration so the logical conclusion is that more guests favor this setup than are opposed to it.

The presence of a kitchenette in Studio villas has nothing to do with the sleeping accommodations. The kitchenette is simply a couple wall-mounted cabinets, a mini-fridge and a countertop. It occupies about 2-3 sq ft of room space.

It's all about flexibility. Some groups don't need two beds and the presence of the sofabed means that half of the room is actually useful rather than occupied by a bed that will never be used. Meanwhile, those who do want two beds can simply unfold the sofabed.

 

[PolynesianAlex]

And some Disney resorts have two queen beds.

Some have a queen plus sofabed.

Some have a queen plus bunk beds.

Some have two queens plus a daybed.

Some have two double beds.

Configurations vary greatly from one Disney resort to another. There's no reason to think that any one resort would mirror another. In each case, it is what it is.

Old Key West was the first DVC resort and it's the only one with the two queen beds. They've since built 9 more resorts with the queen + sofabed configuration so the logical conclusion is that more guests favor this setup than are opposed to it.

The presence of a kitchenette in Studio villas has nothing to do with the sleeping accommodations. The kitchenette is simply a couple wall-mounted cabinets, a mini-fridge and a countertop. It occupies about 2-3 sq ft of room space.

It's all about flexibility. Some groups don't need two beds and the presence of the sofabed means that half of the room is actually useful rather than occupied by a bed that will never be used. Meanwhile, those who do want two beds can simply unfold the sofabed.

But why Did they design the studios to be so small?

 

[tjkraz]

But why Did they design the studios to be so small?

Why is the grass green?

Why is the sky blue?

If you're implying that Studio rooms only have a full-size sofabed because that's all that would fit, then I think you're looking at it backward. Certainly Disney first decided how they wanted to equip the room and then build an accommodation to fit.

Larger rooms cost more money to construct and more money to maintain so certainly there are reasonable limits applied during the design process.

 

[PolynesianAlex]

Dont get me wrong here. We are very interested in DVC just have alot of questions

 

[goofy4tink]

But why Did they design the studios to be so small?

I don't find them to be small at all. They are pretty perfectly sized for most needs. I like having that small kitchenette area, I like the tub/toilet area set apart from the main vanity area.
I can't imagine how anyone thinks the studios, other than at BLT, are small. I've stayed at the Polynesian before..enjoyed it, but it was on that trip that we bought DVC. Sure, the room at the Polynesian had two queen beds and a twin-sized day bed. It sleeps 5. A DVC studio generally sleeps only 4..other than at Kidani (I think it's Kidani anyway).
If you have 5 in your party, or you can't arrange your family to use the sleeping options in a studio, then you may not be a good candidate for DVC. Or, you just book a one bedroom.

If you have one adult and two teens, then two people share the queen bed, while one person uses the sofa bed. That's what we do...dh usually gets the sofa bed, while dd shares the queen with me. Hasn't been a huge issue yet.

 

[Disfamoffour]

In my mind Studios are akin to Disney Moderate hotel sizes. They are certainly smaller than a room at the Poly. However due to the low cost points wise I feel the studios are targeted to familes/couples with 2 or 3 people. I could be wrong but I don't think most people buy into DVC planning on only staying in studios. We bought into DVC because we were looking at 2 rooms at POFQ or at the Poly for our next trip. At POFQ we would have had 628 sq ft total, at Poly we would have had 818 sq ft total. The 2 bedroom room we are staying at will have almost 1400 sq ft plus a full kitchen and a washer/dryer. I guess it really depends on what you're looking for during your stay. For price consideration even with a 40% code just the rooms the Poly would have cost us $3200. Rack rate would be $5340. For what we paid we'll break even midway through trip three for the discounted rate or midway through trip two for the rack rate.

 

[crisi]

But why Did they design the studios to be so small?

Because that size allowed them to maximize their capital investment.

 

[Lynne M]

But why Did they design the studios to be so small?

Because they need a range of room sizes, for different size families.

For your family, a studio might be too small. For a couple or a solo guest, they're just right. Anyway, I don't think of them as small. A studio at my home resort, VWL is 356 square feet. A room at the Yacht Club is only slightly bigger. I know the monorail resorts like the Poly are around 400 square feet, but that extra space is taken up with the second bed.

I, too, think you're looking at this the wrong way. You're trying to duplicate your hotel experience in DVC....a lot of people think that way when they first look at DVC. "I usually stay in a regular hotel room with two beds, and I'll do the same thing in DVC."

But the whole point of DVC is that you don't have to do that anymore. I stay in a studio when I go by myself, and I get a two-bedroom when I go with a friend or family member, so we both have some privacy and room to relax. It sounds like a one or two bedroom would suit your family much better than a studio.

 

[crisi]

Dont get me wrong here. We are very interested in DVC just have alot of questions

If I may, from the questions you are asking.....

Look at DVC for what it is - not what you would like it to be. Either you accept that the sheets are a lower thread count and the rooms are smaller and its a good deal for you - or you are really a Deluxe hotel person. Studios are the size and configuration they are. Doesn't really matter why, it is what it is. Maybe Disney will build another resort with bigger rooms and two queens, but I wouldn't bet on it.

DVC can be a good deal for a certain kind of Disney guest. But it isn't for everyone. And one thing you will give up by joining DVC is control. The management company will make decisions and if you become emotionally invested in it, you'll be set up for disappointment.

A good example is valet parking. Way back when, DVC gave members free valet parking. This was a great perk for a lot of people. Guides sold DVC with this perk. Eventually, Disney outsourced valet, and eventually, the valet vendor decided to start charging DVC. DVC decided to have individual members who wanted valet pay for it rather than picking up the cost and passing it along to everyone in as dues. Whatever your feelings about whether this was good or bad - this is what they did and they get to make those decisions. Why did they do it this way? We can guess (and there are 100+ pages of us guessing) but they don't have to explain themselves - and they don't.

Another good example....SSR has a very nice viewing area (or was supposed to) for watching the nightly fireworks from Pleasure Island. The resort hadn't been opened very long when the fireworks stopped....and then PI itself was closed. Again, why? Presumably, Disney decided there was a better use for their money in that space.

Buy DVC because of what you are contractually obligated to get is a good value for you. It often is a good value - it has been for us. But also understand that Disney doesn't need to give you anything they aren't contractually obligated to give you.

ETA: For you, I'd strongly recommend renting points and staying in a DVC unit before you buy. That will give you a feel for the units. This seems to be important to you and you won't really know until you try.

 

[dianeschlicht]

ETA: For you, I'd strongly recommend renting points and staying in a DVC unit before you buy. That will give you a feel for the units. This seems to be important to you and you won't really know until you try.

I agree, and when you do that, I'd suggest you either stay in a 2 bedroom unit at any DVC resort or a studio at OKW. Since 2 beds is your requirement, you will get a chance to see the OKW 2 bed studio and you also will maybe "get it" when you see why many of us prefer a full sized unit (1,2, or 3 bedrooms).