One bedroom or Two?

[tsmitchell]

I have never rented a timeshare before and am thinking of doing so in the spring. I am planning a trip for my mother, aunt, daughter, grandson (age 5) and myself. A one bedroom would be plenty of room for us, but I wasn't sure if Disney has a policy against 5 in a one bedroom. I was hoping to stay at BCV. Also, we were hoping to get the dining plan, is that available with all time share rentals? Thanks for any info.
Thanks again,
Teressa

 

[MatterhornMiss]

I'm not sure if you are looking to rent points from a member, or book through WDW CRO (you can book villas as if a regular hotel room), but, as a member who was looking for a 2 BR for 5 people in Sept, Member Services (for DVC members to book rooms) kept trying to put me in a 1 BR at the BWV, saying 5 people could be in a room. Knowing that most 1 BR only have 1 King bed and 1 Queen sleeper sofa, I didn't want anyone to have to sleep on the floor, so I turned down that offer. The exception would be AKV. Some 1 BR will have a sleeper chair to allow 5 adults (I'm not sure if these are in the current rooms or will only be in the new Kidani Village which will open May 2009). Apparently the new DVC policy is to allow 5 people in a 1 BR, but not provide linens for the 5th.

As for the dining plan, if you book as a regular resort room through CRO (or any travel agency), you can book a package with the Dining Plan. If you rent from a member (which will save money, but the member has to be your contact with member services--they will not talk with a non-member), you can have them add the dining plan for you. You will need to purchase park passes separately.

Good luck!

 

[Brian Noble]

I'd go with the 2BR personally. Even with four people, we find 1BRs to be tricky with only two beds and, perhaps more importantly, one bathroom.

 

[Chuck S]

Since the OPs questions have pretty much been answered, I'm closing this thread.

Occupancy is a hot topic on the DVC boards, and is limited to this thread, where you may continue the discussion, if you wish.

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