5 People in a 4 Person Value Resort?

[Faceoff445566]

I am taking my 3 kids (ages 15, 8, and 5) to Disney by myself in October and am looking to book a room at All Star Music.
My husband won't know if he can get vacation time off in October. If he can, he wants to join us. Can I go ahead and book one room at All Star Music and him just stay with us if he's able to come? That would make 5 people in a double bed room.

 

[minnie mum]

No. Extra people violates fire codes and is not permitted.

Letting him stay without registering him is also not permitted and could have nasty results if management found out.

If you think there is a good chance he will be there for at least a portion of your stay, then upgrade to a family suite or an AB room at POR.

 

[Mariep26]

No because you would be over occupancy limits.

Also it would simply be too crowded IMHO.

 

[TDC Nala]

They will not allow you to book 5 people over 3 years old into a single room at the Allstars. they won't allow you to add the 5th after check-in either. There are quite a few issues with having an unregistered guest staying in the room too.

 

[Faceoff445566]

Thank you everyone for the replies.

 

[trinaunz]

Hi there - first of all, what everyone has stated above is correct and it's not my intention to argue their points. I'm just here to offer the solution we use when booking hotel rooms (about five to six times a year) because we're also a family of five who find it challenging to travel in a lodging world that seems so intrinsically geared toward families of four.

Our family (two parents, one teenager and two schoolagers) travels with our own inflatable mattress and pump for our teen. Our mattress, an Aerobed single, is light and easy to pack (the pump, not so light, but the total added weight is less than 8 lbs). We book rooms with either two beds that are at least doubles or one double/queen/king plus a pull-out sofa for our littlests. Our teenager sleeps on the inflatable. At least in our case - problem solved.

I should add that we're not hiding anyone when we present ourselves at check-in - we come into the lobby together and leave together and the size of our party is clearly visible. We also do not take advantage of breakfast in the morning for more folks than we paid for - we pay for an additional breakfast instead. The one or two times I've needed to explain the number in our party, I stated that we wanted to keep our family together and that ticking off 'party of 5' wasn't an option during online check in (those who've tried booking a room for 5 people probably know what I mean). It's never been a problem and folks at the hotel seem to understand the idea of parents wanting to keep their children together in one room. We haven't yet encountered the clerk or manager who asked us to purchase another room, though we realize that might someday happen.

A couple of disclaimers: 1) I haven't tested this theory on Disney-owned hotels as we stay off-property, and 2) this strategy definitely doesn't work in Europe, where rooms are smaller, breakfasts are often built in and hotel proprietors tend to be compensated based on the number of people staying with them as opposed to the number of rooms they sell. If you were going to DLP, for example, it would make sense to find an apartment (which is what we did on a recent trip) through Booking.com or some other means as capacities can be limited, especially in large cities, to just 2 or 3 people

Best of luck on your vacation, I'm sure it will be special no matter what.

 

[wdwrich]

Hi there - first of all, what everyone has stated above is correct and it's not my intention to argue their points. I'm just here to offer the solution we use when booking hotel rooms (about five to six times a year) because we're also a family of five who find it challenging to travel in a lodging world that seems so intrinsically geared toward families of four.

Our family (two parents, one teenager and two schoolagers) travels with our own inflatable mattress and pump for our teen. Our mattress, an Aerobed single, is light and easy to pack (the pump, not so light, but the total added weight is less than 8 lbs). We book rooms with either two beds that are at least doubles or one double/queen/king plus a pull-out sofa for our littlests. Our teenager sleeps on the inflatable. At least in our case - problem solved.

I should add that we're not hiding anyone when we present ourselves at check-in - we come into the lobby together and leave together and the size of our party is clearly visible. We also do not take advantage of breakfast in the morning for more folks than we paid for - we pay for an additional breakfast instead. The one or two times I've needed to explain the number in our party, I stated that we wanted to keep our family together and that ticking off 'party of 5' wasn't an option during online check in (those who've tried booking a room for 5 people probably know what I mean). It's never been a problem and folks at the hotel seem to understand the idea of parents wanting to keep their children together in one room. We haven't yet encountered the clerk or manager who asked us to purchase another room, though we realize that might someday happen.

A couple of disclaimers: 1) I haven't tested this theory on Disney-owned hotels as we stay off-property, and 2) this strategy definitely doesn't work in Europe, where rooms are smaller, breakfasts are often built in and hotel proprietors tend to be compensated based on the number of people staying with them as opposed to the number of rooms they sell. If you were going to DLP, for example, it would make sense to find an apartment (which is what we did on a recent trip) through Booking.com or some other means as capacities can be limited, especially in large cities, to just 2 or 3 people

Best of luck on your vacation, I'm sure it will be special no matter what.

At WDW, the fifth person, or the one over the allowable limit, would not be officially registered and would not get a magic band and would not therefore be eligible for EMH at the parks and would not be able to ride DME.

 

[bumbershoot]

OP, have you looked at the family suites at AS Music? Might be more comfy overall for you and your kids, even if DH doesn't travel with you.


trinaunz, at Disney they won't register that guest. No EMH, no DME, no magicband, etc etc.

And the big huge "what if"? If there's a fire and you are having firefighters going room to room to get people out, they won't know about that 5th person. If there has been smoke inhalation, if everyone is unconscious, it would be utterly ghastly to have them stop at 4 because they didn't know there were 5.

 

[minnie mum]

Trinaunz - try this at a WDW resort for a room normally sleeping 4 and the result would be that you would not be allowed into your room at all. But they would be happy to rebook you at a resort which would accommodate your party legally. At rack rate for that resort. Because accommodations for parties in excess of 4 exist at all resort levels - value, moderate or deluxe.

 

[bdoyledimou]

get a room at POR that supports 5 guests. Its not that more expensive andit is fun and awesome.

Or-- get a Family suite.

 

[wdwjeffc37]

At WDW room occupancy set for safety. As the previous poster said the fifth person will not be able to be registered and will not have access to the amenities and priveleges of a registered guest. There are a few options for parties of five and if there is a possibility that your husband may join you go with one of those.

 

[maxiesmom]

Hi there - first of all, what everyone has stated above is correct and it's not my intention to argue their points. I'm just here to offer the solution we use when booking hotel rooms (about five to six times a year) because we're also a family of five who find it challenging to travel in a lodging world that seems so intrinsically geared toward families of four.

Our family (two parents, one teenager and two schoolagers) travels with our own inflatable mattress and pump for our teen. Our mattress, an Aerobed single, is light and easy to pack (the pump, not so light, but the total added weight is less than 8 lbs). We book rooms with either two beds that are at least doubles or one double/queen/king plus a pull-out sofa for our littlests. Our teenager sleeps on the inflatable. At least in our case - problem solved.

I should add that we're not hiding anyone when we present ourselves at check-in - we come into the lobby together and leave together and the size of our party is clearly visible. We also do not take advantage of breakfast in the morning for more folks than we paid for - we pay for an additional breakfast instead. The one or two times I've needed to explain the number in our party, I stated that we wanted to keep our family together and that ticking off 'party of 5' wasn't an option during online check in (those who've tried booking a room for 5 people probably know what I mean). It's never been a problem and folks at the hotel seem to understand the idea of parents wanting to keep their children together in one room. We haven't yet encountered the clerk or manager who asked us to purchase another room, though we realize that might someday happen.

A couple of disclaimers: 1) I haven't tested this theory on Disney-owned hotels as we stay off-property, and 2) this strategy definitely doesn't work in Europe, where rooms are smaller, breakfasts are often built in and hotel proprietors tend to be compensated based on the number of people staying with them as opposed to the number of rooms they sell. If you were going to DLP, for example, it would make sense to find an apartment (which is what we did on a recent trip) through Booking.com or some other means as capacities can be limited, especially in large cities, to just 2 or 3 people

Best of luck on your vacation, I'm sure it will be special no matter what.

It won't work at Disney value resorts. They allow 4 people plus one child under the age of 3. That is it. And they own't turn a blind eye to extra guests.

As other posters have pointed out, by not registering the extra person they would not be able to use Magical Express, or take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. Not to mention the possibility of being told to book another room, a room that will hold everyone, or being escorted out of the resort.

 

[Ava]

I've had unregistered guests in my room in an All-Star resort - when I was in my 20s, my friends and I would book a room for 2 and then cram 4 or 5 of us into the one room. Because we were young and wanted to save money. Those resorts are big and its easy to get to the rooms without going through the main lobby. Not saying it was right, but we did it and never had a problem. This was before MB & FP+, though. And we drove, so no Magical Express needed.

(Disney was not the only place we did this. I think our record was 8 people in one room, for a New Year's Eve in NYC. )

 

[fbb]

And the big huge "what if"? If there's a fire and you are having firefighters going room to room to get people out, they won't know about that 5th person. If there has been smoke inhalation, if everyone is unconscious, it would be utterly ghastly to have them stop at 4 because they didn't know there were 5.

Or the firefighter sees the fifth person but his ebay-purchased MB doesn't turn the firefighter Mickey head green and he either gets left in the room or has to standby line the stairs while the registered guests get to FP the fireman's ladder.

 

[Collette]

get a room at POR that supports 5 guests. Its not that more expensive andit is fun and awesome.

Or-- get a Family suite.

Yes, do this! POR is great! Can sleep 5 and you will love having the extra sink even with four of you.

 

[snorkelyn]

I wouldn't want to do it! Value rooms at Disney are much smaller than your typical hotel room. You will be tripping over each other. Plus, your husband wouldn't be able to get FP+ with the rest of the family.

The price difference to stay at POR seems very worth it to me. The resort is nicer overall, too. And bigger rooms. Plus you get the murphy bed. No need to bring an air mattress which you will all be tripping over all week.

 

[Faceoff445566]

Hi there - first of all, what everyone has stated above is correct and it's not my intention to argue their points. I'm just here to offer the solution we use when booking hotel rooms (about five to six times a year) because we're also a family of five who find it challenging to travel in a lodging world that seems so intrinsically geared toward families of four.

Our family (two parents, one teenager and two schoolagers) travels with our own inflatable mattress and pump for our teen. Our mattress, an Aerobed single, is light and easy to pack (the pump, not so light, but the total added weight is less than 8 lbs). We book rooms with either two beds that are at least doubles or one double/queen/king plus a pull-out sofa for our littlests. Our teenager sleeps on the inflatable. At least in our case - problem solved.

I should add that we're not hiding anyone when we present ourselves at check-in - we come into the lobby together and leave together and the size of our party is clearly visible. We also do not take advantage of breakfast in the morning for more folks than we paid for - we pay for an additional breakfast instead. The one or two times I've needed to explain the number in our party, I stated that we wanted to keep our family together and that ticking off 'party of 5' wasn't an option during online check in (those who've tried booking a room for 5 people probably know what I mean). It's never been a problem and folks at the hotel seem to understand the idea of parents wanting to keep their children together in one room. We haven't yet encountered the clerk or manager who asked us to purchase another room, though we realize that might someday happen.

A couple of disclaimers: 1) I haven't tested this theory on Disney-owned hotels as we stay off-property, and 2) this strategy definitely doesn't work in Europe, where rooms are smaller, breakfasts are often built in and hotel proprietors tend to be compensated based on the number of people staying with them as opposed to the number of rooms they sell. If you were going to DLP, for example, it would make sense to find an apartment (which is what we did on a recent trip) through Booking.com or some other means as capacities can be limited, especially in large cities, to just 2 or 3 people

Best of luck on your vacation, I'm sure it will be special no matter what.

Thank you for your input. This is what we normally do as well.

 

[Faceoff445566]

get a room at POR that supports 5 guests. Its not that more expensive andit is fun and awesome.

Or-- get a Family suite.

I've read that POR is a better choice but there was nothing available for the days we will be there. I will definately look into it for our Jan trip. Thanks!

 

[Faceoff445566]

I wouldn't want to do it! Value rooms at Disney are much smaller than your typical hotel room. You will be tripping over each other.

Thank you for this info. We have never stayed at a Disney resort so I didn't realize it would be smaller than a typical room elsewhere.

 

[BabiesDaddy]

Or the firefighter sees the fifth person but his ebay-purchased MB doesn't turn the firefighter Mickey head green and he either gets left in the room or has to standby line the stairs while the registered guests get to FP the fireman's ladder.