can you ask for extra linens, blankets, pillows free of charge?

[disneyberry]

my family and i were thinking about bringing 2 aerobeds to use in the 2-bdrm instead of using the sofabeds. (at BWV we'll only have 2 real beds :( )

we'd rather not strip the linens off the sofabeds to use on the aerobeds (are they even cleaned/changed between guests? ew.) , so would it be possible to ask housekeeping for 2 extra sets of sheets, blankets, pillows?

are we charged anything for the extra linens?
or is this a completely normal thing to ask for, and it's usually free of charge?

just wanted to double check what other people's experience has been.

[ClarabelleCow]

You probably won't be able to get them, but if your already packing the beds, through in sets of sheets, there should be extra blankets in the closets.

[DebbieB]

There are usually extra pillows & blankets in the closet. I know at OKW last month we had 2 pillows & 2 blankets in the bedroom closet (1 bedroom). I can't remember if there were sheets. I'm sure you can ask for them. If you get in early enough, you usually can find a housekeeper in the hall with a cart. If not, call housekeeping. They should not charge.

[PamOKW]

I don't think you'll get the extra bedding. The policy is that they do not provide extra bedding. This has come up regarding adding an extra person in the room. Possibly you'd get some from a friendly housekeeper but I wouldn't count on it.

The pillows and the blankets for the sofa bed are in the closets and could be used on the mattresses instead. And, OF COURSE, they change the linens on the sofa beds between guests!

[TIdoublegaER]

I would probably bring my own sheets for the aero beds since Disney doesn't use fitted sheets. We have the darndest time keeping the sheets on the bed! If there aren't any blankets/pillows in the closets, housekeeping should provide since they need to be there for the sofabeds anyway.

[Regina]

I brought the sheets that we needed for the areo bed that we had with us on our last trip. I believe we asked for a blanket which was provided. There are so many pillows on the beds that we didn't need to ask for extras.

On the day that housekeeping did the full clean, I was very surprised to see that they left a set of sheets for the areo bed. (I had stripped it and the sheets were in the dryer.)

While it was a nice gesture, I didn't feel that they should be expected to give me the sheets for this bed.

[Lizardbeth61]

I haven't even been "home" yet and I find this moderately annoying. I can see if extra linens were for sneaking people in, but what about those of us who have children who drive each other crazy when they have to sleep together. Yes, I can sleep with one and hubby can sleep with the other, but this is supposed to be a Luxury vacation. I prefer to sleep with DH.

Here's what I think would be best. Why can't they have roll aways for people who are willing to pay extra for them? This aeorbed controversy is almost funny. I wrote my "guide" a note thanking him for great performance in his presentation to us which included the idea of getting an aerobed since I asked about rollaways. I mentioned the aerobed comment in my letter saying something like "I"m so excited about our DVC purchase that I can't wait to purchase my aerobed," and his supervisor asked him what that was all about. Yup. That was a faux paus!

Don't these people have kids of their own with similar situations? Why do we all have to be penalized because some people break the rules by sneaking in a 5th person? Almost makes me want to "waste" my points on POR with the trundle or the Poly with the daybed. I have no intention of breaking the rule on number of people per accomodation, but I also don't like looking like a sneak because they'll see my aerobed so DD and DS don't have to sleep together and so I can sleep with DH.

Ugh. Why is life so complicated?

Sorry. Guess it's been a rough day!:mad:

[JudithM]

A few weeks ago we had a one bedroom unit at OKW. The sofa sleeper already had clean, fresh sheets on it. There were two velour blankets & two pillows in the master bedroom closet.

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Here's what I think would be best. Why can't they have roll aways for people who are willing to pay extra for them? This aeorbed controversy is almost funny. I wrote my "guide" a note thanking him for great performance in his presentation to us which included the idea of getting an aerobed since I asked about rollaways. I mentioned the aerobed comment in my letter saying something like "I"m so excited about our DVC purchase that I can't wait to purchase my aerobed," and his supervisor asked him what that was all about. Yup. That was a faux paus!

Because of fire laws and occupany laws they have the proper amount of bedding for each unit. They have never provided roll aways and never will and they state that upfront before you sign.
I see your position, but, that is the way it has always been.

[Lizardbeth61]

. . . or a Reedy Creek regulation which makes me think it has little to do with safety and everything to do with profit control? Don't get me wrong. I don't regret our decision to purchase . . . just feel very frustrated by having to drag an aerobed and to see that discussions like these have to be relevant. BTW, we were at Hard Rock Hotel last year and roll aways, while at a premium price, were available . . . hence my Reedy Creek comment . . . that's what Disney's government is called, right? Anyway, I understand I'm not going to change things. Guess I just had to vent.

Hey, here's an idea. Why don't they do a day bed with a trundle? Hmmm. Now that would solve some problems.

[Pa@okw95]

Lizabeth61--a two bedroom has a king, and two queens which should be plenty of bed space for 4 people.

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by Lizardbeth61
. . . or a Reedy Creek regulation which makes me think it has little to do with safety and everything to do with profit control? Don't get me wrong. I don't regret our decision to purchase . . . just feel very frustrated by having to drag an aerobed and to see that discussions like these have to be relevant. BTW, we were at Hard Rock Hotel last year and roll aways, while at a premium price, were available . . . hence my Reedy Creek comment . . . that's what Disney's government is called, right? Anyway, I understand I'm not going to change things. Guess I just had to vent.

Hey, here's an idea. Why don't they do a day bed with a trundle? Hmmm. Now that would solve some problems.

I don't think it is a Reedy Creek Fire District regulation only, most places have occupancy regulations for the same reason.

Trundle bed? Not a bad idea, but, they really cannot change bedding in existing units.

As to the these discussions being relevant, they are only relevant because people choose to make them so. When DVC started and I started discussing DVC way back (on Prodigy Classic) about 11.5 years ago, believe it or not, this never came up....EVER. People dealt with it (no offense to you at all). I often wondered what people with kids of a different gender did, I saw it as a problem for them, but never thought it had to be discussed in such detail.

Vent away, if it makes you feel better. :) At least you are reasonable in your frustration. :)

[dianeschlicht]

Originally posted by Lizardbeth61
. . . or a Reedy Creek regulation which makes me think it has little to do with safety and everything to do with profit control? Don't get me wrong. I don't regret our decision to purchase . . . just feel very frustrated by having to drag an aerobed and to see that discussions like these have to be relevant. BTW, we were at Hard Rock Hotel last year and roll aways, while at a premium price, were available . . . hence my Reedy Creek comment . . . that's what Disney's government is called, right? Anyway, I understand I'm not going to change things. Guess I just had to vent.

Hey, here's an idea. Why don't they do a day bed with a trundle? Hmmm. Now that would solve some problems.
Why do you HAVE to drag an aero bed? There really is bedding provided in the way of sleep sofas etc. If you have two children of opposite sex and are trying to save points by staying in a 1 bedroom instead of a 2 bedroom, then just put the cushions from the sofa on the floor for an extra bed. We have done this for younger children, and they did just fine.

[Richyams]

The two bedroom is really the best choice anyway. No one sleeping in the living room, no bedding problems, everything is just more comfortable.

We get the three bedroom for us, another couple and a total of two or three kids.

People sleeping in the living room, sleeping with the kids, etc, it just aint a vacation.

[Lizardbeth61]

. . . are all. I appreciate everyone's input. Like everyone, we're trying to get the most out of our points. I don't want to spend the extra points just because I want more comfortable sleeping arrangements. As much as a two bedroom sounds great, and I'm sure that will be something we do as the kids get older, but for now I'd much prefer more vacations. Granted that's my choice so I should quit complaining. It's just as I said, there are a lot of people in the same situation with four people who prefer three beds. We'll deal with it either with the aerobed or cushions on the floor (like that idea . . . should work for a while with a 7 & 10 Yr old). It's just a point of annoyance in an otherwise almost perfect situation.

No, they can't change exsisting bedding, but perhaps the daybed is an idea for future accommodations that are yet to be built. The more I thought about it last night, the more sense it made. A daybed with trundle only sleeps two anyway so it satisfys those of us who merely want separate beds while still deterring those who are trying to sneak another person in.

If I do the aerobed and a cm sees it, I'll feel like they think I'm a dishonest person trying to get away with a 5th person. If I'm honest, I shouldn't have to be in that position. I know, I know. Who cares what others think, but let's face it, to some degree we all care.

Ah well. Have a good day all and thanks for humoring me!

[MCazer]

You know, my husband and I discussed this. We have a 7 year old girl, and 5 year old boy.

We decided that our kids are very very lucky to get to go to Disney every year. If they can't sleep together and make it work, then they aren't being very appreciative.

Unless my kids are "adult" sized, they are sharing that pull out sofa.

My son does like to sleep on the sofa loveseat all by himself sometimes, and since he fit (at the time) that was ok too.

Now, this is just our opinions, and I don't want to push this on anyone else.

We are also the same people who don't use points on weekends and bring lots of family and friends to make the most of our trips/points.

When the kids are in their teens, then perhaps we will get larger accomodations.

[Lizardbeth61]

Spoiled rotten kids that mine are! It's just much more pleasant for everyone not to be listening to, "He's touching me," "You're stealing the covers," etc. Maybe I'm the spoiled one. Oh well. I was just venting and since I know there are others out there with the same situation, thought I'd get it off my chest. But you are so right!! Thanks for the perspective.

[natt]

We are taking the aerobed on this first trip, but not offering it unless it becomes an unmanageable problem! We are driving this time, but a future trip we may not want to bring it if we fly!
DD's 13 and 8 will have to at least ATTEMPT the sofa bed sharing. Yes, they are both girls, but the younger really is ALL over the place when she sleeps, and the older just likes to "let the hormones loose";) and complain over anything!

I do really like the trundle bed thought!

[Lizardbeth61]

Yup. Thanks. I think I'm "gonna" write to my DVC guide about that one.

Have a great trip! I can't wait for our first trip which will be in August to Vero. I'm a techno failure. Despite the instructions, I still can't figure out how to get that clock display to work.

Have fun!

[Terry S]

We get a 2 bedroom because I don't like having the kids in the living room. But, I did want to mention that the person who works at the model at BCV told me that many of the guides including herself have put in a suggestion to make the chair in the living room the type that pulls out into a single bed. She said they do realize the problem about different sex siblings.

[Lizardbeth61]

That would be great too! Oh, but then that gets into the fifth person issue again, doesn't it? Oh well. Like the idea a lot though!

[ClarabelleCow]

I'm with MCazer on this one, if the kids can't get along, then there won't be a next time!!! Granted kids can get tired and whiney!, but at that age, if they can't deal with it, then maybe they need to stay home one trip! If they stay home, even for a long weekend they will realize how lucky they really are. I have two kids and trust me, I know what you are talking about, I would never dream of not sleeping with my hubby, so if they can't sleep together, then there is always the floor!!! We've done studios and 1 bedrooms and one night DD did end up on the floor with the cushions from the couch.

[AreWeThereYet]

We ran into housekeeping while checking in last week and asked if we could have a second set of towels. She told us that we need to call the main housekeeping desk and request a set, but that it would cost an additional $10.00.

We had plenty of blankets and pillows in our 1br BCV, so those weren't an issue.

The washer and dryer in the room came in handy as we were constantly drying towels from showers and from the pools every day.

:smooth:

[disneyberry]

thanks for the replies. (although the thread sort of went off topic later ;) )
btw, the aerobeds would be for my two little brothers 18 + 21 (well, not so little anymore), so they probably wouldn't want to share a sofabed.

you know, i think it's weird that there are free extra blankets and pillows in the closet, but they don't give you at least a flat sheet or something so you can actually USE the blanket.

also, my comment before about if they even change the linens in the sofabeds is related to when a previous guest didn't even use the sofabed, does housekeeping really change the linens for the next guest? the sofabed in the studio at VWL last week looked like it hadn't been used for a while, and the sheets were slightly dirty. that's why i wondered.

[WDWguru]

The "free extra" blankets and pillows in the closet are actually meant for the pull-out bed. The sheets are put on the bed itself, but it will not fold up properly with the blanket and, obviously, pillows on it, so those are stashed in the closet to be put on when it is pulled out.

They do change the sheets each and every time as there is no real way to know whether the guests used the sofa bed or not. If they fold it up each day and/or before they check out, as many do, it's not safe to just assume it was not used. I'm certain it's SOP to change those out.

[DoeWDW]

We are taking a twin size aero bed with us this summer. We are trying to make the most of our points by staying in a studio for 2 weeks. It will be hubby & me using the bed, DS 15 on the sofabed and DD 14 using the aero bed.

Last year my DD (then a petite 13 yr old) did use the sofa cushions made up as a bed (we took extra sheets) for a week and was fine with that. My DS 14 used the sofa bed. I just didn't think sofa cushions would be comfortable for 2 weeks, plus another 2 weeks next summer.

I have no guilt feelings whatsoever boldly carrying my aero bed into the BC - anyone looking at DS & DD (both teens) would realize life is happier for all of us if they don't share a bed. We got away with them sharing a bed up until 2 years ago, so I guess we've been luckier than most.

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by DoeWDW
I have no guilt feelings whatsoever boldly carrying my aero bed into the BC


I have this picture in my head of someone carrying a fully inflated aerobed through the BC lobby! :p

[patsal]

Our family of four consists of "one of each" for the kids. While they would prefer their own beds, they won't take that choice over a Disney vacation. So usually DD (8) takes her shower first and then gets into bed--she falls asleep quickly. DS (11) then takes his shower, watches a bit of TV and then heads to bed once she is asleep. No bickering. We keep them so busy during the day they really are too tired to compalin. I am a strict believer in the occupancy rules, but I have no problem bringing an aerobed. We are all present and accounted for on the reservation and I figure as the kids get older they really shouldn't have to sleep together and it is their vacation too so they shouldn't have to sleep on the floor.

[lomillerin]

What about bunk beds like at Animal Kingdom Lodge?

[Lizardbeth61]

. . . would be great too. I think the reason they do the sofa bed thing, though, is so it's more like a living area. That's why I'd suggested a daybed with trundle because you can make and use a daybed like a couch. Bunks would be great for me too. I'm not that big into the lounging area, but then I'm still used to hotel rooms. We just joined the DVC.

Thanks for the thought.

[ducklite]

The reason for not having roll aways was explained to me as being because of the mess they make of walls and door jambs being moved in and out of rooms and up and down halls. They scrape, dent, bang. Someone would have to pay for all the repairs...us :(

Back to the OP--I once called and asked for four extra pillows for our 1BR. There were three of us in it (I didn't have "extra people") but we like to use a lot of pillows. I was told they would only bring two extras. Now DS and I each bring our own.

Anne

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by lomillerin
What about bunk beds like at Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Ah, yes, ever so attractive in the living room. Would give it that ah.....dorm look. :)

[Disney1fan2002]

WOW...reading these posts, I feel lucky to have the kids that I have! We stayed in an OKW studio last Ocotber, and because my youngest was only 2, we got to stay in a studio as a family of 5. My son has not been in a crib since he was 18 months old, so I just had the 3 of them sleep on the queen bed. The youngest was in the middle. They never complained. And my daughter is all over the place when she sleeps. I guess my kids are heavy sleepers. I woke up one morning and found my daughter sprawled over both the boys, and all three were snoring! LOL

I think alot of it has to do with how exhausted they are when bedtime rolls around. We had a routine, in which we got back from the parks or dinner, or wherever, they had a bath, brushed their teeth and got tucked in, the deal was, they could watch 2 Disney storybook stories on the TV, if they promised not to play or talk. ( the goal was to settle down and go to sleep) Most nights, they were all sleeping 5 minutes into the first story!!!

I realize my kids are very young, at the time they were 5, 4 and 2. So, those with older kids have more to deal with. I do know that when my kids are too big to "share" a bed, it is time to get a 2 bedroom. Also, FYI, in case you didn't know, Disney allows a family of 5 to stay in a 1 bedroom. You can't if you are paying cash, but it is a perk for DVCer's. DVC owners can stay in a one bedroom with 5 people. If you don't believe me, I have proof. I have a ressie for 5 in a one bedroom for this November, and my youngest is now 3, so he is considered a "person" now. So, an aerobed in a 1 bedroom would not cause any eyebrows to be lifted. :bounce:

[crisi]

One of the problems with bunkbeds is that they aren't safe for small children. I wouldn't accept a room with bunkbeds in it for little kids, and I think a lot of other people would feel the same. I'm really surprised Disney has put them in WL and AKL. (Don't get me wrong, I own bunk beds. When my kids are older we will actually bunk them. But not while I still have a 3 year old).

They are also not great for anyone older than a certain age. And a real pain in the back end to make up.

So while it would be wonderful for the people with children of varying sexes (or who just don't want to share a bed) of a certain age, its less flexible for many more people.