What accomodations?

[princessb]

This is my first post, but have been reading for a while - thanks for all the great info.

Next September we will be taking DH's family to Disney with us - 8 adults and 4 children. I am considering either a 2 bedroom plus a studio (OKW or BCV) or a Grand Villa (OKW). I would like all of your knowledgeable opinions on this - which scenario would you choose and why? Also, my home resort is BCV so how difficult will it be to try to reserve at OKW?

 

[Richyams]

OKW GV at seven months will not be easy. Some seasons, lat Oct, early Dec, will be impossible.

Pesonally, although the GV sleeps 12, I think its too many.

I would go for two two bedrooms or maybe the GV and a studio or two.

But that is just my opinion, I bought DVC to be comfortable, six to eight people in a GV is comfortable.

 

[Richyams]

OKW GV at seven months will not be easy. Some seasons, lat Oct, early Dec, will be impossible.

Pesonally, although the GV sleeps 12, I think its too many.

I would go for two two bedrooms or maybe the GV and a studio or two.

But that is just my opinion, I bought DVC to be comfortable, six to eight people in a GV is comfortable.

 

[Galahad]

In June we had DW's family for a reunion. 16 people. We had three 2 BR units at OKW. They put all of the units in the same building ajacent to one another. We couldn't get a GV, but they had plenty of 2BR's available. (We were going for a GV plus another unit) It was a much better choice. We could spread out, but OKW still made sure we were all together and treated as a "unit". (Fewer points in the end too).

 

[dianeschlicht]

I also think it would be difficult to get a GV at the 7 month window. Also, keep in mind the sleeping arrangements to fit the people you will have. I would do a GV plus a 2 bedroom or group of studios to accomodate things. We had a GV with 11 people once, and still had trouble getting everyone a bed because of ages and sexes of guests. We ended up with one 4 year old on an airmat.

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

If you are a friendly group I would suggest one two bedroom and two studios. That would give you 4 bedrooms and one full kitchen & laundry for fewer points than two 2-bedrooms.

With 8 adults 3 bedrooms (two in the 2-bedroom, one in the studio) doesn't seem like enough but there also doesn't seem to be any reason to go for 2 full kitchens...each studio and probably the second bedroom will come with a small fridge & a microwave.