POR New Murphy Bed Compared to Old Trundle Bed - The DIS Discussion Forums

Supermom3 · 01-18-2013, 12:08 PM

We are a family of 5 and have stayed at POR a few times. On our last time there our youngest did not sleep that well on the trundle bed. It was small and she didn't like being so close to the floor. I am wondering if the Murphy bed in the renovated rooms is an improvement over the trundle bed, or if we are better off looking into Cabins at FW or AOA suites. The kids are currently 13, 9 & 6. We just love POR, and would love at least one more stay there before the kids are too big.

Thanks!

Poodie · 01-18-2013, 12:34 PM

We were just there in December. My 11 yr old DD LOVED the new Murphy Bed. We had stayed at POR many many times up until this trip, and she had slept fine on the Trundle. She said she liked not being 'on the floor', and the bed is much easier to deal with. The biggest issue since the renovation is the storage space. There is very little drawer space. We took about 50 plastic hangars (from Walmart) with us, and hung up just about everything. We also took some small rubbermaid bins to keep stuff in under the double sinks on the shelf.

mommykds · 01-18-2013, 12:51 PM

We have stayed before & after the reno. My kids never liked the trundle under the bed. The new murphy bed is nice & way better than the trundle however my DS who is 5 feet tall had his legs sticking off the end (he was fine with that) but just so you know its not a full length twin for a taller child. POR is a lovely resort.

Supermom3 · 01-18-2013, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the replies. I think my DD6 would fit fine on the Murphy bed. Good tips about storage and bringing hangers.

pigletto · 01-18-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mommykds

We have stayed before & after the reno. My kids never liked the trundle under the bed. The new murphy bed is nice & way better than the trundle however my DS who is 5 feet tall had his legs sticking off the end (he was fine with that) but just so you know its not a full length twin for a taller child. POR is a lovely resort.

My ds 8 is 4foot 7 or so. I think we'd probably come in just under. However we decided at the last moment to surprise the kids with a Royal Room so we won't be in AB this trip anyway. I was a little excited to see them though! Maybe next time

mommykds · 01-18-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermom3

Thanks for the replies. I think my DD6 would fit fine on the Murphy bed. Good tips about storage and bringing hangers.

Oh forgot to say that we brought our own hangers & got an over the door organizer for inside the bath area.

Deb & Bill · 01-18-2013, 01:57 PM

The murphy bed mattress is 5.5' by 2.5'. I just measured it last week.

There were three large drawers under the murphy bed. There is also some storage space under the bathroom vanity.

poohgirl6 · 01-18-2013, 02:52 PM

We stayed at POR in a preferred room in AB in Sept 2012. My 14 yo DS is 6/2'' and weighs approx 200 lbs. He slept on the Murphy Bed every night rather than sleep with his 16 yo brother

He was so tired at night and he'd just pass out and snore.

nkereina · 01-18-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by poohgirl6

We stayed at POR in a preferred room in AB in Sept 2012. My 14 yo DS is 6/2'' and weighs approx 200 lbs. He slept on the Murphy Bed every night rather than sleep with his 16 yo brother

He was so tired at night and he'd just pass out and snore.

The murphy bed is meant for ages 10 or 11 and under, which is evident based on the mattress measurements provided above. I wouldn't take my chances on anyone else older than that or bigger than that. Some may be fine on it, but many people bigger than it would likely be uncomfortable. The good part about the trundle was that you could get away with it since you were sleeping on the floor. With this, your extremities will hang off it.

poohgirl6 · 01-18-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nkereina

The murphy bed is meant for ages 10 or 11 and under, which is evident based on the mattress measurements provided above. I wouldn't take my chances on anyone else older than that or bigger than that. Some may be fine on it, but many people bigger than it would likely be uncomfortable. The good part about the trundle was that you could get away with it since you were sleeping on the floor. With this, your extremities will hang off it.

I totally agree with this. I was just relating our experience (which knowing my crazy DS, is probably not the norm), not trying to convince anyone that adults could sleep on the Murphy bed.

Sorry for any confusion

goofyredraider · 01-18-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mommykds

We have stayed before & after the reno. My kids never liked the trundle under the bed. The new murphy bed is nice & way better than the trundle however my DS who is 5 feet tall had his legs sticking off the end (he was fine with that) but just so you know its not a full length twin for a taller child. POR is a lovely resort.

Really? My 5'2" 11yo Dd didn't have her feet off it and found it plenty big for her.

Jktrush · 01-19-2013, 10:15 AM

Does anyone have pictures of the Murphy bed?

ilovemk76 · 01-19-2013, 11:40 AM

It is smaller than a single bed. A single is 39 in × 75 in.

"Unfolded, the Murphy bed is about 66″ long by 31″ wide. The cushion is a quite-comfortable 5″ deep."

http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/11/04...ans-riverside/

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=2812

Jktrush · 01-19-2013, 11:53 AM

Thanks!

01-18-2013, 12:08 PM	#1
Supermom3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 689	POR New Murphy Bed Compared to Old Trundle Bed We are a family of 5 and have stayed at POR a few times. On our last time there our youngest did not sleep that well on the trundle bed. It was small and she didn't like being so close to the floor. I am wondering if the Murphy bed in the renovated rooms is an improvement over the trundle bed, or if we are better off looking into Cabins at FW or AOA suites. The kids are currently 13, 9 & 6. We just love POR, and would love at least one more stay there before the kids are too big. Thanks!

01-18-2013, 12:34 PM	#2
Poodie Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 66	We were just there in December. My 11 yr old DD LOVED the new Murphy Bed. We had stayed at POR many many times up until this trip, and she had slept fine on the Trundle. She said she liked not being 'on the floor', and the bed is much easier to deal with. The biggest issue since the renovation is the storage space. There is very little drawer space. We took about 50 plastic hangars (from Walmart) with us, and hung up just about everything. We also took some small rubbermaid bins to keep stuff in under the double sinks on the shelf. __________________ Sue(42), DH(45), DD(17), DD(15), DD(10) 2005: June - Offsite 2007: August - POR & October - CSR 2008: August - POR 2009: August - POR & October - Pop 2010: August - CBR & November - CSR 2011: August - POR 2012: December - POR

01-18-2013, 12:51 PM	#3
mommykds All Disney all the time! Hang on little Dole Whip, Momma's coming! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fantasyland Posts: 11,581	We have stayed before & after the reno. My kids never liked the trundle under the bed. The new murphy bed is nice & way better than the trundle however my DS who is 5 feet tall had his legs sticking off the end (he was fine with that) but just so you know its not a full length twin for a taller child. POR is a lovely resort. __________________ * Mar 1998 AS Music * Dec 1999 AS Movies * Dec 2002 Polynesian * Nov 2003 Carribean Beach * Oct 2005 Port Orleans Riverside * Aug 2006 Beach Club CL * Aug 2007 Beach Club CL * Oct 2007 Pop * Apr 2008 Wonder & Boardwalk Inn * Aug 2008 Port Orleans Riverside * Dec 2008 Coronado Springs * Jul 2009 Boardwalk CL * Oct 2009 Contemporary * Dec 2009 Offsite * Mar 2010 Wonder & Polynesian CL * Jul 2010 Beach Club CL * Dec 2010 Port Orleans French Quarter * Aug 2011 Port Orleans Riverside * Apr 2012 Offsite * Jul 2012 Port Orleans Riverside * Apr 2013 Art of Animation LM * Aug 2013 Pop *

01-18-2013, 01:57 PM	#7
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 40,920	The murphy bed mattress is 5.5' by 2.5'. I just measured it last week. There were three large drawers under the murphy bed. There is also some storage space under the bathroom vanity. __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Stop the madness. No more DVC construction. Bring back Vacation Magic. Dump Disney Files! Stopped drinking the Kool-aid long ago.

01-18-2013, 02:52 PM	#8
poohgirl6 I dream of Stormalong Bay Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central AR Posts: 439	We stayed at POR in a preferred room in AB in Sept 2012. My 14 yo DS is 6/2'' and weighs approx 200 lbs. He slept on the Murphy Bed every night rather than sleep with his 16 yo brother He was so tired at night and he'd just pass out and snore. __________________ Dixie Landings 1992 Dixie Landings 1993 Yacht Club/Contemporary 1994 Wilderness Lodge 1995 Polynesian/Beach Club 1997 Ft. Wilderness 2000 Contemporary 2001 Dolphin/BCV 2006 BWV/AKV Jan 2010 CR/POR Sept 2012 CR/YC Sept 2013 The Fam DH Me : DD27 DS23 DS16 DS14 DGS2

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01-18-2013, 12:54 PM	#4
Supermom3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 689	Thanks for the replies. I think my DD6 would fit fine on the Murphy bed. Good tips about storage and bringing hangers.

01-19-2013, 10:15 AM	#12
Jktrush Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Does anyone have pictures of the Murphy bed?

01-19-2013, 11:40 AM	#13
ilovemk76 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,699	It is smaller than a single bed. A single is 39 in × 75 in. "Unfolded, the Murphy bed is about 66″ long by 31″ wide. The cushion is a quite-comfortable 5″ deep." http://yourfirstvisit.net/2012/11/04...ans-riverside/ http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=2812

01-19-2013, 11:53 AM	#14
Jktrush Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Thanks!

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