two bedroom lockoff question

[BL2020]

I know that you can’t guarantee getting a 2 bedroom lockoff vs dedicated. But which are in more demand? I think VGF has equal amounts of both, I would prefer the lockoff when traveling with my daughter and her family and the 2 beds are somewhat less points than a studio + one bedroom, are requests likely to be met? I could live with it either way, but would prefer the lock-off. I know some resorts are all lockoffs, BWV and Jambo, I believe. But those aren't our home resorts. We have BLT, VGF and Riv. I have the DVC Field guide which lists how many lock-offs vs dedicated so can see somewhat the probability of getting a request met. But wondered if people had a sense of which is more in demand.

 

[erionm]

Lock-off and dedicated 2-bedrooms are guaranteed booking categories and not a request. If you prefer a lock-off, you have to book that category if available at that resort. The room types will be either "2-Bedroom Villa" (this one is always a dedicated) or "2-Bedroom Lock-Off Villa".

 

[BL2020]

"Lock-off and dedicated 2-bedrooms are guaranteed booking categories and not a request."

Oh good to know, thank you. I was at the Riviera yesterday and the DVC guide told me I could not guarantee which one I would get at booking. I’ll have to try some practice bookings to see availability.

 

[Tatebeck]

"Lock-off and dedicated 2-bedrooms are guaranteed booking categories and not a request."

Oh good to know, thank you. I was at the Riviera yesterday and the DVC guide told me I could not guarantee which one I would get at booking. I’ll have to try some practice bookings to see availability.

Yeah that is incorrect, especially at RIV. Some people want the lockoffs at RIV because they hold 10 guests while some people prefer the dedicated 2BR because it doesn't feel as split off even though it only hold 9 guests

 

[Brian Noble]

I suspect what the Guide meant was "You can't guarantee either one will be available when you book."