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

[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.

 

[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!

 

[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.

 

[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.