Will they put the pull-down mattress on the floor?

[Dug720]

If everyone was over the weight limit to sleep in the top bunk they'd probably have to pick two rooms over one if for nothing else than the bathroom space. Until you get to the 1br suites the bathrooms are all pretty cramped. Split is nice and all but I'm always smacking around on everything (and I'm the most average of average height/weight).

That's assuming they were told the bed pulls down from the ceiling and has a weight limit. My parents were told neither. Because the DCL person didn't say "pull down bunk" it seemed it would be a Murphy bed. That's what I think when I hear the phrase "pull down BED". Big difference between a BED and a BUNK.

 

[gomagic]

That kinda sucks that concierge rooms have inferior set-ups to non-concierge. Clearly things were NOT explained correctly to my dad when he talked to someone from DCL as I know they knew we are 4 adults.

Oh well. No sleep for three nights won't kill me. I don't think.

My sister is too big to go on the pull-down. Therefore sharing a double would be ridiculously cramped.

IMHO, a Murphy bed us FAR superior to something that comes down from the ceiling.

I just wish they had been more forthcoming rather than saying "It can sleep 5 adults so you'll be fine." What would happen if 5 adults did book it and all of them were over the weight limit? Based on DCL's statement, it would have been booked on their word for the number of guests. I know my parents specifically booked it because they were told the number it slept. They were NOT told the bed comes down out of the ceiling.

But like I said, sleep is overrated I think. Oh well.

Look here http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/s...rge-family-oceanview-stateroom-with-verandah/ and in the slide show there is a picture facing the door that shows part of the sofa, a chair and the bed. Maybe you actually could put the mattress next to the bed but the chair would most likely need moved. I have stayed in one of these cabins my last 6 cruises but I'm not certain the space by the chair/ bed is as large as the photo makes it seem.

 

[gomagic]

My sister is too big to go on the pull-down. Therefore sharing a double would be ridiculously cramped.

IMHO, a Murphy bed us FAR superior to something that comes down from the ceiling.

I just wish they had been more forthcoming rather than saying "It can sleep 5 adults so you'll be fine." What would happen if 5 adults did book it and all of them were over the weight limit? Based on DCL's statement, it would have been booked on their word for the number of guests. I know my parents specifically booked it because they were told the number it slept. They were NOT told the bed comes down out of the ceiling.

But like I said, sleep is overrated I think. Oh well.

That's assuming they were told the bed pulls down from the ceiling and has a weight limit. My parents were told neither. Because the DCL person didn't say "pull down bunk" it seemed it would be a Murphy bed. That's what I think when I hear the phrase "pull down BED". Big difference between a BED and a BUNK.

Not defending whoever your parents talked to but it is clearly stated in DCL's website the room configuration for a Cat. V = Queen-size bed, double convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed.

 

[Dug720]

It's clearly a moot point now. My parents are taking us on the trip for a joint their 45th anniversary and my sister and my birthday celebration (hence the why don't I get my own room answer), so I will have to deal. We will be letting them know they should probably change their verbal description from "bed" to "bunk" though.

 

[gomagic]

It's clearly a moot point now. My parents are taking us on the trip for a joint their 45th anniversary and my sister and my birthday celebration (hence the why don't I get my own room answer), so I will have to deal. We will be letting them know they should probably change their verbal description from "bed" to "bunk" though.

However it works out for you, I hope you have a great cruise!

 

[Dug720]

However it works out for you, I hope you have a great cruise!

Thanks.

As to the website v. someone talking, believe it or not, not everyone does things via the Internet.

 

[gomagic]

As to the website v. someone talking, believe it or not, not everyone does things via the Internet.

Umm, I am quite aware of that thank you! It was meant more in the line that if it was out there for the public to see, there is really no reason for someone working the reservations at DCL not to be aware of the same info too.

 

[Dug720]

Umm, I am quite aware of that thank you! It was meant more in the line that if it was out there for the public to see, there is really no reason for someone working the reservations at DCL not to be aware of the same info too.

Ah, gotcha. And I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[gomagic]

Ah, gotcha. And I agree wholeheartedly.

No problem!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just ask your stateroom host to make up the bed on the floor. He/she will take care of it all, and then store the mattress back above during the day so it is out of the way. This works best if you also ask the stateroom host to remove the small table from the room for the duration of the cruise. We always used to do this on the Magic when our kids were little and we were worried about them on the top bunk.

Also, if you are on the Magic or Wonder, the double bed can be split into two twin beds (ask your stateroom host and he/she will convert when they get the beds ready on the first night). I don't think they have this option on the Fantasy or Dream. Enjoy your cruise!

Currently, the Magic & Wonder have the queen bed that can be separated into twins. After the Magic's dry dock, only the Wonder will have this option.

The Dream & Fantasy's queen bed does not split into twins.