WL/Villas at WL

[scanne]

Do both resorts have the same check-in area? Do they ever "upgrade" someone who has a ressie at WL to a villa? Can you ask to upgrade to a villa from a standard WL room if you're willing to pay for the upgrade? Does the VWL have any three bedroom units? Just wondering...........

Thanks!

 

[Scoootch]

Yes, both the WL and the VWL have the same check-in area

They do on occassion give upgrades at check-in but generally, it's only to a nicer view ie. Standard view to courtyard view (although, it isn't totally unheard of to get an even better upgrade -- but not likely). You generally can upgrade to a villa though at check-in IF they have availiblity and you are willing to pay for it. VWL are one of the smallest of the DVC resorts though so they may not have availibility if it's a busy time of year.

The VWL have studio's that hold 4 people, 1 bdrm villas that also hold 4 people or 2 bdrm villas that hold 8 people. Only OKW and BWV's have the 3 bdrm grand villa's which hold 12 people.

HTH's

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Yep, VWL is the smallest of all the DVC Resorts. The Member Guidebook lists there being 136 villas.

Since the resorts have the same check-in area, you could always ask if it would be possible to do a paid upgrade to a villa. If they aren't booked, they'd probably be more than happy to do it. There aren't any 3BR units (if there were, cash prices would be $1200+ per night like they are at BWV).

We're staying at VWL for the first time next year, and I can't wait to try it. We loved the lodge when we stayed there years ago. Have fun!