WDW Resorts - 2-bdrm + studio

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I think I know the answer to this, but I will ask anyway:

If you are staying on points and need three bedrooms, it's a lot cheaper to book a 2-bedroom + a studio than booking a Grand Villa. I know the GV has additional feature/rooms/square footage than a 2+studio, but we really don't need all that. We just need the three bedrooms.

I know we can do the Treehouses, but SS is not our favorite resort. Are there any DVC resorts on WDW property where a 2-bedroom connects to a studio? I am guessing "no", but I haven't been able to find room maps for all the DVC properties, so I was hoping someone here could verify one way or another.

Please and thank you!

 

[_auroraborealis_]

You know the answer:

Best you can do is two studios attached at Poly. Otherwise, it's just lock-off 1BRs attaching to studios, and those are cheaper booked as 2BRs. No daisy-chained 2BRs or other units.

 

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Drat. Thanks. So, just to make sure I understand, the Treehouse or a GV are my only options for three connecting bedrooms, right?

We are looking at going next Feb., and taking my son's GF (they will both be 16 at the time) along with our two younger kids. To keep things on the "straight and narrow" in terms of sleeping arrangements, we need the three bedrooms (adults + girls + boys). Even though I know the 2-bdrm villas have the pull-out sofa bed (if not the chair-bed and/or flip-down bed as well) to make for three separate sleeping "areas", that is going to feel cramped for eight days.

We are not comfortable with our younger daughter or our younger son sleeping in a detatched studio at night, with no easy way to get to us if needed, and no easy way for us to hear them if there is a problem. Even if my wife and I slept in the studio, we'd have the same issues.

I guess we could have the girlfriend sleep in the studio by herself. That would keep some separation between her and my son at night, but I'd be open to any other solutions anyone might be willing to offer.

 

[BillPA]

You need to have someone 18 or over in each unit, so you could not put a 16 YO in a studio without an adult. That is another advantage of a GV over 2 BR + Stu.

 

[Deb & Bill]

You need to have someone 18 or over in each unit, so you could not up 16 YO in a studio without an adult. That is another advantage of a GV over 2 BR + Stu.

Exactly. You or your husband would have to share the studio with your son or his friend.

 

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Well, my wife could put her name on the studio res along with the GF, and I put my name on the 2-bdrm with the kids, and still let the GF sleep in the studio by herself, right? I know that would involve some juggling with the MBs to get into/out of the rooms, but still do-able, no?

 

[Marionnette]

Well, my wife could put her name on the studio res along with the GF, and I put my name on the 2-bdrm with the kids, and still let the GF sleep in the studio by herself, right? I know that would involve some juggling with the MBs to get into/out of the rooms, but still do-able, no?

She's 16. The answer is no. Any other response would be against Disney's TOS and we aren't allowed to offer advice on how to violate it.

 

[supersnoop]

16 year old girlfriend with a trip eight months away? I wouldn't plan to take the kid. I see way too many posts about what to do about airline tickets and park tickets and dining plan credits when the kids break up before the trip. You're just setting yourself up for trouble.

 

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She's 16. The answer is no. Any other response would be against Disney's TOS and we aren't allowed to offer advice on how to violate it.

I'm aware she's 16. Thank you for your input.

16 year old girlfriend with a trip eight months away? I wouldn't plan to take the kid. I see way too many posts about what to do about airline tickets and park tickets and dining plan credits when the kids break up before the trip. You're just setting yourself up for trouble.

I hear ya. That is the first thing that crossed my mind - eight months is a long time in the future as far as teen romance goes, so I am not sinking any money into this idea until the very last minute. We drive, so there is no airfare to worry about. We will order our own groceries, so there is no DDP to worry about. I will not purchase her MYW ticket until the week before we go. Etc.

I am asking about the rooms now because my 7-mo. window is opening soon, and I am guessing it would be easier to drop the studio reservation (and keep just the 2-bdrm) if the kids break up vs. adding the studio at the last minute if they are still together next February. I was hoping to avoid the GV route because if she bails at the last minute, there is no guarantee the availability would be there to let me downgrade to a 2-bedroom.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well, my wife could put her name on the studio res along with the GF, and I put my name on the 2-bdrm with the kids, and still let the GF sleep in the studio by herself, right? I know that would involve some juggling with the MBs to get into/out of the rooms, but still do-able, no?

If you felt comfortable throwing your 16 yo son in the studio that's still outside the rules but is what I'd ask myself and do before I placed someone else's daughter I was responsible for in a room by herself. You're making assumptions it's just safe at WDW and that would likely be true but very wrong to assume with a minor. And could be very unfair for the minor if something did happen as unlikely as that possibility is.

In this group I'd say if you want to commit to it then just pony up and commit to the welfare and safety of everyone. If they break up then so be it and see if you can downsize accommodations at that time but I don't consider a studio plus a 2br the solution for this situation unless you and your wife are willing to split up and stay in the studio with one of the kids while the other adult and other kids stays in the 2br. If the adults won't split up the "cost" of that is the 3 br - either staying somewhere you don't really care for with the THV or in the greater points of a GV. Or plan on a tight 2br stay as you do all "fit" in the room.

 

[heather913]

I would speak to the 16 year olds parents. I'd NEVER be OK with my 16 year old going on vacation with someone and sleeping alone in a studio across the resort.

If the 2bedroom + studio is the way you choose to go, your wife should stay with her.

 

[cruisin5]

I'd put your wife and the GF in a studio. Ask that the reservations be indicated with "travelling with" in hopes of getting nearby rooms. I think the GF will appreciate the privacy. I know at 16 I wouldn't want to be in a hotel room by myself. They'll just use the room to sleep and get ready - most of the time they'll be hanging out in the 2bedroom with everyone else.

 

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Thanks, folks. I forgot to add that I would only consider letting the GF stay in the studio by herself if it was right next door or across the hall. I would never even entertain this notion if she were any further away than that. I probably should have mentioned that part. My bad.

I would certainly talk to the mom. She is a little ... laissez-faire ... in her parenting, and pretty much would not care.

But my wife and I talked last night and we came to the same conclusion @KAT4DISNEY came to: I will just pony up for the GV, even if it means staying at SS or OKW vs. AKL or CCV.

If they break up, I will try to downgrade to the 2-bdrm. If none are available, and we're stuck with the GV, all three bedrooms will still get used. I can think of worse problems to have.

Thanks to all who shared constructive comments.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks, folks. I forgot to add that I would only consider letting the GF stay in the studio by herself if it was right next door or across the hall. I would never even entertain this notion if she were any further away than that. I probably should have mentioned that part. My bad.

I would certainly talk to the mom. She is a little ... laissez-faire ... in her parenting, and pretty much would not care.

But my wife and I talked last night and we came to the same conclusion @KAT4DISNEY came to: I will just pony up for the GV, even if it means staying at SS or OKW vs. AKL or CCV.

If they break up, I will try to downgrade to the 2-bdrm. If none are available, and we're stuck with the GV, all three bedrooms will still get used. I can think of worse problems to have.

Thanks to all who shared constructive comments.

And this sounds like a March reservation or something around that? I'd think if something did happen between the two then you'd have some options to downsize to a 2BR. Might be a fun "excuse" just to stay in a GV though!

 

[squirk]

And this sounds like a March reservation or something around that? I'd think if something did happen between the two then you'd have some options to downsize to a 2BR. Might be a fun "excuse" just to stay in a GV though!

It's Mardi Gras week in February. Lots of Louisianans get out of town and head to WDW that week since the kids are off school. I agree that downgrading to a 2-bdrm, if necessary, probably would not be a problem.

But the thing is, we want to go to Aulani either next Thxgiving or Feb., 2019. So I am trying to be as economical with my points for this upcoming WDW stay as possible, to lessen the "scramble" for points to cover Aulani.