SSR - Lockoff Studio and 1 BR Versus 2 BR

[hayesdvc]

OK you SSR experts; another question.

I know getting the two lockoff rooms are a few more points per day than a 2BR, however, when you need to sleep up to 8, which is better IYO and why?

 

[BobNed]

OK you SSR experts; another question.

I know getting the two lockoff rooms are a few more points per day than a 2BR, however, when you need to sleep up to 8, which is better IYO and why?

There is no difference in points for a dedicated or a lock-off 2BR. It is just a matter of personal preference. The dedicated 2BR will have two queens in the second BR and no exterior door. No kitchenette either. The lock-off will have one queen bed and a sleeper sofa, along with it's own entrance from outside and a kitchenette. Depending on the makeup of your group, you may or may not appreciate the extra entrance and/or the kitchenette.

 

[disneynutz]

This is the same at all DVC resorts, not just SSR. The lock-off also has it's own HVAC control in the studio/bedroom good of someone likes to sleep hot/cold separate from the rest of the party.

Bill

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

OK you SSR experts; another question.

I know getting the two lockoff rooms are a few more points per day than a 2BR, however, when you need to sleep up to 8, which is better IYO and why?

As mentioned there isn't a point difference if you're booking the lock-off as a 2BR. The difference would be if you booked a studio and a 1BR separately. But if you're looking to sleep 8 and it works to have 4 people in the 2nd BR I'd do the dedicated 2BR since it will have 2 queen beds vs a lock-off which would have the studio side as the 2nd bedroom and so 1 queen bed and a double sleeper sofa. With the Dedicated you'd then you'd have 2 in the king in the master and 2 on the queen sleeper in the living room plus the 4 in the 2 queens in the second bedroom.

 

[BobNed]

As mentioned there isn't a point difference if you're booking the lock-off as a 2BR. The difference would be if you booked a studio and a 1BR separately. But if you're looking to sleep 8 and it works to have 4 people in the 1BR I'd do the dedicated 2BR since it will have 2 queen beds vs a lock-off which would have the studio side as the 2nd bedroom and so 1 queen bed and a double sleeper sofa. With the Dedicated you'd then you'd have 2 in the king in the master and 2 on the queen sleeper in the living room plus the 4 in the 2 queens in the second bedroom.

Not only this, but if you book a 1BR and a studio separately (not a lock-off 2BR) there is a good chance they won't be near each other and maybe not even in the same building.

 

[hayesdvc]

So when I make a reservation (either on line or with MS), I would specify either a 2 Bedroom lock off (which would be the Studio + 1 BR) or a dedicated 2 BR? I know requesting a particular area within a property is just that, a request, is getting either a lock-off or dedicated a request also or is that part of your reservation?

 

[hayesdvc]

Not only this, but if you book a 1BR and a studio separately (not a lock-off 2BR) there is a good chance they won't be near each other and maybe not even in the same building.

Thanks. I would not be making them separately to eliminate the possibility they would not be near each other.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So when I make a reservation (either on line or with MS), I would specify either a 2 Bedroom lock off (which would be the Studio + 1 BR) or a dedicated 2 BR? I know requesting a particular area within a property is just that, a request, is getting either a lock-off or dedicated a request also or is that part of your reservation?

They are booking categories and barring any rare time when a room might have to unexpectedly be taken out of service you will receive whichever you booked.

 

[BobNed]

They are booking categories and barring any rare time when a room might have to unexpectedly be taken out of service you will receive whichever you booked.

And you need to specify if you want a lock-off. If you don't, you will get a dedicated.

 

[BobNed]

Thanks. I would not be making them separately to eliminate the possibility they would not be near each other.

Again, the ONLY way you can be assured of having the villas together is to book a 2BR lock-off. Then it is one reservation, one confirmation, and one 2BR villa (consisting of a 1BR and a studio).

 

[hayesdvc]

Again, the ONLY way you can be assured of having the villas together is to book a 2BR lock-off. Then it is one reservation, one confirmation, and one 2BR villa (consisting of a 1BR and a studio).

Sorry, I meant to say "at the same time" not "separately". Thanks to all !

 

[disneynutz]

FYI, lock-offs are sometimes in short supply depending on the resort. A lock-off as posted is a 1 bedroom and a studio combined. If members need studios, they will book the studios and only the 1 bedrooms will be left.

Bill