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what would you do---less time in one bedroom or longer in a studio
I know this question has been asked many times. I have a family of four....my husband and I and (at time of travel ) 13 year old DS and 16 year old DS (he will turn 16 on the trip). Both boys are smaller in size than typical teens, but we have not taken a trip in 2 years and now I'm wondering if they will have outgrown sharing the full size fold out couch. My family is no help, they go with whatever I say....but I'm gonna ask. What would you do.....7 nights in a studio or 5 nights (sun through friday) in a one bedroom (trip is in the summer--- august). We don't NEED the longer trip---- We have gone almost every year since my oldest was 3....so they can handle having less time there . We're also taking a week at the Beach (my family's house) in July....so it won't be our only vacation time together as a family next summer. We are using up alot of points in January becasue we are taking my husband's entire family for marathon weekend so needed a 2 br and a studio. But, we still need a summer trip just the four of us. I keep changing the reservation between a week in a studio or 5 nights in a one bedroom.....at some point Disney is going to stop letting me get on the DVC site.
I would do 5 nights in the One Bedroom as long as you get two baths with it.
There's only one bath....that's not an issue. We only have one bath in our house lol. My only issue is two teens in the fold out full size couch. That's the only reason we would need the larger room. We're also Saratoga so we won't have one of the resorts with the 5th person accomodation (that sleeper chair or fold out bed I've seen at osme of the newer resorts).
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I'd go with the one bedroom villa from what you've described, especially given you've said it's not about needing the longer trip, so you may as well go for comfort during your stay.
Won't they still be sleeping on a pull out sofa in a one bedroom? I'd still go for the bigger space and separate rooms. Personal preference as I always like the one bedrooms and kitchens.
Won't they still be sleeping on a pull out sofa in a one bedroom? I'd still go for the bigger space and separate rooms. Personal preference as I always like the one bedrooms and kitchens.
Yes...but it's a queen in the one bedroom, it's a full in the studio.
I decided on the studio. I'd rather have more nights, and I'm sure they rather have more nights. If we do a studio DH and I will have enough points for a weekend when some friends are going, or we can take the kids for a weekend to see christmas decoration, or we can switch to Beach club or a resort that's more points at 7 months. We spend very little time in the room....alot of time at the resort (pools restaurants etc)...but in the room...sleeping, showering and some naps. I used to sleep on a trundle that pulled out from the top of the wall when I was their age, I used to sleep in a tiny murphy sort of bed in a camper, and no one cared lol...I think I'm worrying too much. Thanks everyone for considering though and answering. I need to stop worrying so much about their comfort lol......my parents didnt' and I always had fun. I know most love the extra space---I'm used to cozy. I was just really thinking about the bed situation.
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I know you decided on the studio and more nights. I was just wondering if you could get a rollaway bed if they aren't comfortable sleeping in the same bed. I'm not sure if they're available in studios but thought the idea might be worth mentioning.
Either way the boys are sleeping on the pull out sofa so I would go with the studio.
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Won't they still be sleeping on a pull out sofa in a one bedroom? I'd still go for the bigger space and separate rooms. Personal preference as I always like the one bedrooms and kitchens.
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I know you decided on the studio and more nights. I was just wondering if you could get a rollaway bed if they aren't comfortable sleeping in the same bed. I'm not sure if they're available in studios but thought the idea might be worth mentioning.
I don't believe you can request a roll away for any DVC accommodation.
In either scenario, two will have to sleep on a pull out. But for others facing the same dilemma (teens sharing a pull out), you can bring your own bed, an air mattress making the most sense. Of course, there will be a lot more room for it in a 1 BR.
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my vote is for longer stay.
But I like the following: A kitchen in my room, room to walk, 2 TV =no fighting, and the biggest plus a washer and dryer in my room.
I know that you decided, but for future searchers....many one bedrooms have a pullout sofa AND a pullout chair. It makes for a crowded living room, but two teens would not need to share.
I know that you decided, but for future searchers....many one bedrooms have a pullout sofa AND a pullout chair. It makes for a crowded living room, but two teens would not need to share.
True. My personal favorite is AKV Kidani, where the 1BR has not only the additional pull out (chair) but also a second bathroom.
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I was just wondering if you could get a rollaway bed if they aren't comfortable sleeping in the same bed. I'm not sure if they're available in studios but thought the idea might be worth mentioning.
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