How much more did you enjoy a one bedroom than a studio???

[princess angel]

DH and I have never stayed in a onebedroom, it's just the 2 of us, and we wouldn't use the kitchen, cause there's no way we're cooking on vacation!!!

But we love the way they look, and we love the bedroom and jacuzzi, do you think it would be worth all the extra points for us to stay in a one bedroom?

We are a couple who really takes advantage of the resort we're staying in, that's why we always stay in a deluxe or home away from home, we like comfort, and the extra amenities, also we really use the balcony a lot! We are not one of those people who say that the room is just to sleep in, we like really nice rooms, and to spoil ourselves!!!

do you think we would enjoy the one bedroom enough to make it worth it? I was thinking of doing this maybe next year, we'll probably go for a week in May (stay in a studio) and then we're thinking of going for thanksgiving for about 11 nights, then is when I would want the one bedroom, preferably at BWV, unless BCV are open by then.

What do you think???

Laura
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6/98 - GF (honeymoon)
12/99 - Grand Floridian
9/00 - Grand Floridian
1/01 - Grand Floridian
4/01 - AKL, BWV & Poly
7/01 - Yacht Club
9/01 - BWV or OKW
1/02 - running Disney's 26 mile marathon!!

 

[DisMN]

Well if you did the studio you STILL have access to the resort jacuzzi.....near the quiet pool I believe.

So far the studio size room suits us fine as we don't do much cooking on vacation either.

 

[minnie mouse]

I too have only stayed in a studio. And I was wondering the very same question.

Because the one bedroom is twice the points that a studio is.

And the most we ever do is maybe eat breakfast in our room and a studio is fine for that.

In a way I'm almost afraid to stay in a one bedroom that I would get spoiled by the extra room. So I guess for now and until I add on points to my contract, I will be happy just to be at Disney.

 

[MdmMim]

When I travel by myself, I stay in a studio. When my DH joins me, a 1-bedroom is what I prefer. I enjoy having the space. DH wakes up way before me, and this way, he can go into the kitchen/living room area while I stay asleep. He can putter around (make coffee, etc.) until I get up. I love having all that space, plus the washer/dryer and kitchen.
I must warn you, though--you WILL get spoiled if you go for the larger accommodations!

 

[spiceycat]

love the whirlpool tub. but I also like the separate showder, the bigger tv with vcr, the king size bed, in okw the porches connect with the livingroom, I think that BW has 2 separate porches. I do cook on vacation, I don't like to eat out, so I do use the kitchen. Also the washer and dryer (as has been mentioned) add to the deluxe feel.

 

[jmatzen0106]

We have enjoyed the following ritual since 1993.

First 7 nights ( from Sunday to Saturday ) we stay in the studio, and knock ourselves out at the parks, sightseeing, etc.

The next 5 nights we thorougly enjoy the 1BR, OKW, and a more leisurely pace.

 

[jennybobenny]

Our first trip as DVC members was in a BWV studio. We were amazed with the room and the resort and couldn't wait to bring the rest of our family. Last Fall I booked another studio for my husband's and my 10th anniversary trip this coming June. A few months later, my family, including my parents, went to WDW and stayed in a 2 bedroom. I loved it! I can't tell you how convenient it was to have a washer and dryer right in the room. It rained a few times during our trip but we had the luxury of throwing a few items (sneakers, for example) into the dryer and being able to wear them an hour later. The king size bed was a wonderful to us (we have a queen at home) and the walk-in shower was icing on the cake. We didn't cook at all during our stay, but we stocked the fridge with bottled water, soda and snacks for the kids. We also used the toaster and microwave more than a few times and took advantage of the coffee machine every morning.

Needless to say I got home and called Member Services to change our studio to a 1 bedroom. I went back and forth on it a few times but the 1-bedroom won out. It took a few calls but eventually I got lucky and there was an opening. I'd be excited regardless of which type of room we're staying in, but knowing we're in a 1-bedroom just makes the whole trip that much more special.

Good luck deciding.

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[mickey7861]

I like having an actual living room to sit and watch tv that is seperate from the beds. I have friends in Orlando and when we meet to do something I like to have room for them to snack and chat without having to sit on beds. Once you stay in a one bedroom those studios really look tiny.

 

[DVC Chris]

I have stayed at the BWV 1 BR as a cash guest a few years ago. If you like to enjoy your room (and it sounds like you do), the 1 BR is the way to go. It offers LOTS of room for 2 people. The bathroom is wonderful and that jucuzzi really makes a difference. Even if you don't plan to cook, I think having a kitchen is still nice... You can save a few $$$'s and stock the refrig with soda, snacks, etc....

It is also nice having a couch and big TV to watch in the Living Room in the morning or evening before/after a great day at the parks, etc...

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Treehouse Villa, 7/94
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GF 89
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[princess angel]

thanks everyone! is it any harder to get a onebedroom than a studio at 7 months out for thanksgiving! yikes! what do you think my chances are of getting at BWV???

thanks! Laura

4/97 - offsite (Hyatt)
6/98 - GF (honeymoon)
12/99 - Grand Floridian
9/00 - Grand Floridian
1/01 - Grand Floridian
4/01 - AKL, BWV & Poly
7/01 - Yacht Club
9/01 - BWV or OKW
1/02 - running Disney's 26 mile marathon!!

 

[PamOKW]

Heed MdmMim's warning. Once you have gone into the one-bedroom it is very difficult to go back!

[This message was edited by PamOKW on 03-28-01 at 05:40 PM.]

 

[Margie J]

I often book one-bedrooms even on solo trips. Decadent, I know but it's my vacation.

I find it much easier to relax in a one-bedroom. Maybe it's the size of the place. The whirlpool helps too. The master bedroom is comfortable, even if you just want to lounge around. It's so convenient to have my own W/D too. I do love to cook and use the kitchen often.

Once you stay in a beautiful one-bedroom unit, the Studios will feel cramped (especially at OKW).

Spend a few extra points. It's well worth it!

 

[Lisa F]

but we've stayed in studios, 1br's and 2br's and we have never had a problem going back to a studio once we've been in the larger unit. The DVC rooms are just so beautiful that it doesn't much matter to me which I am in.

Actually, if it just my husband and myself, I feel kind of like I am swimming in a 1br (that might be because 2 years ago we moved from a 4br house to a 1090 sq ft apartment and the apt is now our point of reference). The studio actually feels like an ideal size for just the two of us.

It is really nice to use the 1br sometimes though (twice that we've used it was because we had points to burn) but on the next trip when we've stayed in a studio, we never feel like it's too small.

The original question was "is a one bedroom worth it" though and I think they are worth every point you spend on them! It's just usually we'd rather have more time at WDW for the same points if possible.

Lisa

"You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials you build house and palaces. That is construction. Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly, you touch my heart, you do me good. I am happy and I say 'This is beautiful.' That is architecture. Art enters in."
-Le Corbusier

 

[shelbyjosh]

A whole, whole bunch. Unless it is a last resort, we will not get a studio. Only a 1 br.!!

Michelle
DVC 2000
WDW...Been There, Done That, Going Back!

 

[dan and scott]

Both are fantasmic!!!
The studio is great if you have a short stay 5-7 days --a lot better than a average disney hotel room.--you still can save $$$ by getting snacks and breakfast items for your stay!!!!

The 1 bedroom is like having a castle!!!--the full kitchen and I just love not having to bring so much luggage with us being able to wash right in the room!!! ---although you still can use the free washer/dryers for the DVC members(for the studios) on the 1st floor of BW.--just more convienient in the 1 bedroom. I also absolutely love the beautiful shower stall--ok so I love the way they decorated it with the pretty tiles.

Either choice you make has to be better than a regular disney hotel room!!

Scott

 

[drusba]

As to getting a 1BR with the 7 month window, apparently everything at BWV has been somewhat difficult to get lately with the 7 month window. Nevertheless, as far as bookings go, studios are the first to book up, followed by 1BR's and then 2BR's. We consider the 1BR to be far superior to a studio because we like space and because we bought into BWV so we could be assured of never having to again stay in a regular sized hotel room.

 

[RAD]

We've always stayed in a 1BR or 2BR unit. We purchased into DVC so we could get the extra space of the non studio rooms, which from our point of view are basically a regular room with a small fridge and microwave, we could get that at a motel outside the park.

As earlier posters said having a seperate living area, so you're not sitting in a bed, is a real plus. Having the washer/dryer is also nice, clean clothes always seem to fit easier in the suit case for the return trip then dirty. If you can swing the points, go for the 1BR, but be warned, you may never go back.

 

[KNWVIKING]

If I wanted to spend my vacation in a nice room with all the bells and whistles,I could stay home. We want to maximize our points for time at OKW. The whirl pool tub looks cool but I don't know if I'd really spend much time in it.We enjoy the hot tubs at the pool locations,like talking with other guest,comparing notes,etc,etc. The fridge & microwave is fine for what we eat in the room-we're on vacation,we don't want to be cooking meals. I would like to have an option of a kingsize bed with a sofa rather then two queens but it's still not worth twice the points.

 

[Caskbill]

I use the Caskbill scale.....

On my scale a studio at OKW ranks 3.5, a 1/BR ranks 10.0, a 2-BR ranks 15.0, and a GV ranks 25. Of course this is my scale based on solely how I've enjoyed these types of units during various stays. Others' scales may vary.

Today (March = Magic Season), a studio (S-Th) is 11 points/night so 11/3.5 = cost of 3.14 points per satisfaction point. Or the inverse, a Caskbill value rating of 31.8

Today a 1/BR is 22 points/night so 22/10 = cost of 2.2 points per satisfaction point. Or the inverse, a Caskbill value rating of 45.5

Of course this is just for fun, but it would actually give you a feel for the <u>value</u> you get for your points spent. For example a 1/BR at OKW Adventure season rates 62.5 while the same unit Premiere season rates 30.0. Of course, it's difficult to factor in the other intrinsic pluses that offsets the higher costs of points: EG WDW at Christmas time! Wow!

Caskbill

 

[Peggy Sue]

Our first DVC trip was with family in a 2 bedroom at OKW. We loved it so much, we have only stayed in the 1 or 2 bedroom units. The villas are so large and comfy. We too enjoy spending time at the resort and enjoy our villa. It is great to have a dining room table to sit at for breakfast, or just to write out a post card. The living room is a great place to sit and read, converse, watch TV .. what ever..they great part is you don't have to sit on a bed! The bathroom is HUGE! We love the tub and shower! The washer/dryer are great too...we have learned to pack a lot less, because we can just toss it in the laundry every night.

We believe they are worth the points! We've added on twice since our initial 1997 purchase so we could continue to stay in the 1 bedroom (or larger) units and afford the weekend points too!

Have a wonderful day!