first time staying in DVC-lots of questions :)

[Kteacher]

We are staying in a 2 BR BWV next October with a close friend who is a DVC member. Although we have been to WDW many times, this will be our first time staying in a DVC property, so I have no idea what to expect. The stay will be for 4 nights ( F&W Festival- ). As our friend is treating us for the resort portion, we'll be treating her for the extras-MNSSHP tickets, PFTS, meals,. I've looked over the sticky, but still have a few questions, and apologizing in advance for looking like such a newbie:

for a 4 night stay, what do we receive as far as amenities and housekeeping services?

I have the reservation #, so will I be able to make ADRs and link them to this, or will she need to do this as the DVC member?

tickets-where to begin...we have always done a package which included park hoppers, and we haven't been since the MB and FP+ started. What's the best way to purchase park hoppers (We are AAA members).

I'm sure I'll have more questions, but TIA

 

[DebbieB]

We are staying in a 2 BR BWV next October with a close friend who is a DVC member. Although we have been to WDW many times, this will be our first time staying in a DVC property, so I have no idea what to expect. The stay will be for 4 nights ( F&W Festival- ). As our friend is treating us for the resort portion, we'll be treating her for the extras-MNSSHP tickets, PFTS, meals,. I've looked over the sticky, but still have a few questions, and apologizing in advance for looking like such a newbie:

for a 4 night stay, what do we receive as far as amenities and housekeeping services?

I have the reservation #, so will I be able to make ADRs and link them to this, or will she need to do this as the DVC member?

tickets-where to begin...we have always done a package which included park hoppers, and we haven't been since the MB and FP+ started. What's the best way to purchase park hoppers (We are AAA members).

I'm sure I'll have more questions, but TIA

DVC housekeeping:

Laundry and Housekeeping Services

Disney Vacation Club Resorts offer laundry and housekeeping services. Daily housekeeping service is not provided for Members.

This Resort hotel offers a 24-hour self-service laundry room. There are also dry-cleaning and valet laundry services. Villas with one or more bedrooms also feature in-unit washers and dryers.

Trash & Towel Service

For stays of 7 or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day 4, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, vacation points or a combination of both.

With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:

Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
Provide fresh bathroom linens.
Replace bath amenities as needed.
Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.

Full Cleaning Service

For stays of 8 or more nights, Full-Cleaning Service is provided on day 4 and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day 8, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, vacation points or a combination of both. This process repeats for stays longer than 8 days.

With Full-Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:

Change the bed linens.
Vacuum and dust the vacation villa.
Clean the bathroom(s).
Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.
Rental Guests (non-Members or Disney Vacation Club Members not booking through Membership) receive Full Cleaning Services every day.

For all of the above, additional Housekeeping Services may be purchased.

Additional Housekeeping Service Daily Rates:

Full Cleaning Service for Deluxe Studio - $30 per day requested
Full Cleaning Service for 1-Bedroom Villa - $45 per day requested
Full Cleaning Service for 2-Bedroom Villa - $60 per day requested
Full Cleaning Service for 3-Bedroom Grand Villa - $75 per day requested

Additional Trash & Towel Service Daily Rates:

Trash & Towel Service for Deluxe Studio - $15 per day requested
Trash & Towel service for 1-Bedroom Villa - $20 per day requested
Trash & Towel service for 2-Bedroom Villa - $25 per day requested
Trash & Towel service for 3-Bedroom Grand Villa - $35 per day requested

Pay As You Play

With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more amenities for the following fees (fees are subject to change):

Toiletries Package, $5 - 1 facial soap, 1 bath soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel
Coffee Package, $3 - 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
Towel Package, $6 - 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
Laundry Detergent (only in 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom Vacation Homes), $1 - 1 box

You can make ADR's on your own. You are on your own for tickets, you can go to Disney online, AAA, Undercover Tourist, etc.

 

[JustTinking]

Assume from your post that you are already signed up on My Disney Experience. For tickets, if your work doesn't have an agreement with Tickets at Work or somebody like that, I'd suggest you look at MouseSavers or AllEars for agency suggestions - Undercover Tourist seems to be one of the best. I suggest you order online and ask them to mail the tickets, that way you can link them on MDE, and be able to make Fast Pass+ 60 days in advance. I think that will be important esp during F&W, which is quite busy. We were at WDW earlier this month, and missed our FP+ for Toy Story Mania over at Hollywood Studios. When we tried to re-book it for later in the day, the app informed us that there were no FPs left for TSM for the entire week! And this was not a busy week at Disney.