Getting a king bed with 3 year old?

[j37o]

I have found out that Disney does not allow you to book a king-sized bed for two adults and one child if that child if over the age of two. I find this ridiculous, as our three year old will not stay in a bed by herself while in an unfamiliar place. That means instead of her comfortably fitting into a king-sized bed with her mommy and daddy, she will now try to cram herself in between us in a queen-sized bed.

We want to stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. My daughter would not visually pass for a two year old, but does anyone know if they staff pays close attention enough that they would notice her age if she was not with me at check-in?

 

[dansdad]

does anyone know if they staff pays close attention enough that they would notice her age if she was not with me at check-in?

Yes they do.

 

[SteveMouse]

Yes they do.

And the reason for the limit is tied to the fire code and maximum occupancy of the room, building, and resort.

 

[Malibustyle23]

I have found out that Disney does not allow you to book a king-sized bed for two adults and one child if that child if over the age of two. I find this ridiculous, as our three year old will not stay in a bed by herself while in an unfamiliar place. That means instead of her comfortably fitting into a king-sized bed with her mommy and daddy, she will now try to cram herself in between us in a queen-sized bed.

We want to stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. My daughter would not visually pass for a two year old, but does anyone know if they staff pays close attention enough that they would notice her age if she was not with me at check-in?

Also if you are doing a package then how would you handle her park tickets?
If youve ever stayed at WDW before or even just quoted a price before including her then she is in their system and they already know her age.

 

[bas71873]

What's wrong with you and DD sleeping in a queen and DH getting a bed to himself? That's how we roll on vacation. I'm not sleeping with DH in a queen bed when we are used to a king. I value my sleep and my space WAY too much and we just aren't comfy in anything less than a king.

 

[CuteAndFluffy]

I have friends who cosleep and this was a big deal for them when they went.

They ended up taking turns with the kid in the second bed. They considered trying to find a king suite or staying off property, but ultimately decided that price and being on property was best for them.

I will say that you may want to consider a moderate or up resort. A full bed is crazy small if you aren't used to it. You can also request bed rails for the kids bed if you want to let him try sleeping on his own. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be a great time

 

[EagleScout]

A few suggestions (assuming your package not already booked) - maybe try swan or dolphin - particularly when they run online specials (or with aaa discount or other specials such as teacher rate), comparable to por prices. Maybe try to rent dvc points- some of those options have a king and a sleeper sofa.

 

[goofy4tink]

What's wrong with you and DD sleeping in a queen and DH getting a bed to himself? That's how we roll on vacation. I'm not sleeping with DH in a queen bed when we are used to a king. I value my sleep and my space WAY too much and we just aren't comfy in anything less than a king.

That's what we do...even now that dd is 19!! We are all tall, so it's much more comfortable for dd and I to share a queen bed and let dh have one all to himself at 6'4''!!!

We tried getting a king room for the three of us...were never allowed to. If your dd is going to have a park pass, then you won't be able to book a king bed room. If she is going to go without a pass? Then, sure, go ahead and book but book for just two. But, if housekeeping has any suspicions, and they are cranky that day, they may very well report you for being over occupancy.
I would just go with a regular room and put two in one queen bed and one in the other.

 

[bas71873]

That's what we do...even now that dd is 19!! We are all tall, so it's much more comfortable for dd and I to share a queen bed and let dh have one all to himself at 6'4''!!!

We tried getting a king room for the three of us...were never allowed to. If your dd is going to have a park pass, then you won't be able to book a king bed room. If she is going to go without a pass? Then, sure, go ahead and book but book for just two. But, if housekeeping has any suspicions, and they are cranky that day, they may very well report you for being over occupancy.
I would just go with a regular room and put two in one queen bed and one in the other.

Same here. DH is 6'5", I'm 5'10 and DD is now 5'. I'm good in a queen with DD but NOT a full. We stayed one night at a hotel over spring break with a full size and it wasn't fun .

 

[sydneysmom]

I have found out that Disney does not allow you to book a king-sized bed for two adults and one child if that child if over the age of two. I find this ridiculous, as our three year old will not stay in a bed by herself while in an unfamiliar place. That means instead of her comfortably fitting into a king-sized bed with her mommy and daddy, she will now try to cram herself in between us in a queen-sized bed.

We want to stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. My daughter would not visually pass for a two year old, but does anyone know if they staff pays close attention enough that they would notice her age if she was not with me at check-in?

When we went in 2010, I booked a king room. My DH is a big guy and tall, so he's much more comfortable in a king. Our DD was 4 1/2, they knew she was 4 1/2 and told us that in the king room there would be a daybed. We were afraid she wouldn't sleep by herself with us right there, but as soon as her little head hit that pillow, she was in a coma until the next morning.

When I booked for this trip, I talked to the CM and asked if we could again book a king room w/ a daybed and we did. The daybed turns into a bed and our DD will sleep on that. Now, I'm not sure if all the resorts have that option, but it was an option for us at the GF.

 

[phyllis1966]

We have booked a King room at the GF at least 3 times over the past 10 years - when did this become an issue? There was always a pull-out couch, but when she was younger she preferred to sleep between us.

Does it vary by resort?

 

[abolanwoski]

I have found out that Disney does not allow you to book a king-sized bed for two adults and one child if that child if over the age of two. I find this ridiculous, as our three year old will not stay in a bed by herself while in an unfamiliar place. That means instead of her comfortably fitting into a king-sized bed with her mommy and daddy, she will now try to cram herself in between us in a queen-sized bed.

We want to stay at Port Orleans French Quarter. My daughter would not visually pass for a two year old, but does anyone know if they staff pays close attention enough that they would notice her age if she was not with me at check-in?

If you aren't using a package, just booking a hotel room, then just book it for the two of you. Then when you check in, just have DH or you take her for a walk. It's not like she needs her own key, and you aren't cheating anyone (you wouldn't be paying more if they knew she was there). In reality I get the occupancy limits, but common sense tells you that they have to make allowances for wiggle room if they'd let a 2 year old stay. The fire dept doesn't care how old - a person is a person for head count.

 

[abolanwoski]

We have booked a King room at the GF at least 3 times over the past 10 years - when did this become an issue? There was always a pull-out couch, but when she was younger she preferred to sleep between us.

Does it vary by resort?

present in the deluxes in most king rooms, but not in mods and values I think. OP was looking at a mod

 

[Sandi]

We have booked a King room at the GF at least 3 times over the past 10 years - when did this become an issue? There was always a pull-out couch, but when she was younger she preferred to sleep between us.

Does it vary by resort?

Yes, it varies by resort. The OP wants to book at POFQ where there are no day beds. The occupancy for a King room is 2 adults and one child under 3. The Deluxe resorts have day beds in many/most of the king rooms, so the occupancy limit is different. If the OP wants a deluxe resort king room, she will be able to do what she wants, but it will be at a greater cost than POFQ.

 

[Missytara]

If you aren't using a package, just booking a hotel room, then just book it for the two of you. Then when you check in, just have DH or you take her for a walk. It's not like she needs her own key, and you aren't cheating anyone (you wouldn't be paying more if they knew she was there). In reality I get the occupancy limits, but common sense tells you that they have to make allowances for wiggle room if they'd let a 2 year old stay. The fire dept doesn't care how old - a person is a person for head count.

The occupancy limits are there for a reason, for everyone's safety.

Forgive me, I am an architect and a construction manager and we do not take the fire codes lightly. Just think, if every person at every resort had the same attitude about it, and added an extra person during one week and people were not able to exit the building due to it, there is a problem. And it is not advisable to encourage people on the disboards to not follow the rules set by Disney regarding room occupancy, which are ultimately set by the local, state, and federal authorities.

The reason that the rule is it is allowable for one child under the age of three, is that it is expected that a child of that age will be carried by the parents and will not take up space in the exit corridor. A child over the age of three will walk under their own power (especially if one parent is holding an infant and the other parent is attending to multiple children) and that child will take up part of the exit corridor to the stairs.

Fire protection experts update the codes based on past experience, after a fire occurs, and update the codes appropriately. These codes are put in place for a reason.

 

[maxiesmom]

If you aren't using a package, just booking a hotel room, then just book it for the two of you. Then when you check in, just have DH or you take her for a walk. It's not like she needs her own key, and you aren't cheating anyone (you wouldn't be paying more if they knew she was there). In reality I get the occupancy limits, but common sense tells you that they have to make allowances for wiggle room if they'd let a 2 year old stay. The fire dept doesn't care how old - a person is a person for head count.

As an FYI part of the rules of the Disboard is to not post ways around Disney's rules and regulations.

Not to mention, the housekeeper may notice the extra guest. If so they are within their rights to ask you to leave the resort.

There is no wiggle room when it comes to the fire code, and they actually do care how old each person is. The expectation is that a baby 2 and under will be carried out in case of emergency, while a 3 year old is expected to be walking.

 

[aylarosie]

Why not ask for a portable crib,even if not used .Let CM at booking time know correct age of child.Most children 15 months and older are walking so in an emergency technically they to would take up space in corrider.I would bet that in an emergency with only one child a parent would be carrying any child they physically could to safety. Seems that one child should be able to share room if under 5 yrs and parents want king bed.

 

[maxiesmom]

Seems that one child should be able to share room if under 5 yrs and parents want king bed.

It may seem like it to you, but it doesn't seem like it to Disney. The occupancy rules are set in stone, Disney will not budge. They can't afford to, the fine they would get would be enormous! There is no way around it, the OP can't book a king bed room, and needs to pick a different room arrangement, or a different resort.

 

[bartleby1]

While I do understand that Disney can make whatever rules they see fit, I had an experience at POR that made me think that they aren't as strict with their fire code as the dis boards are. When we had an issue with a very smokey room a few years ago as a family of 5, they were booked solid and did not have another AB room to move us to. THEY suggested moving us to a room in the mansions and giving us a rollaway for our third child. When I questioned them about the fire code and the occupancy limit being 4 in the mansions, they told us they make exceptions all the time.

Before this experience, I had always read on these boards about their strict fire code policy, but at least one manager at POR seemed to have no problems bending the policy when it suited them.

 

[kaytieeldr]

One person per bed space.
Bed space:
Pack & play = one (occupant must be under three)
Trundle bed = one (designed for but not restricted to small/short person)
Bunk bed = two, one on each mattress
Fold-out ottoman = one
Fold-out chair = one
Daybed = one
Murphy bed = two
Murphy table bed = two
Sofabed = two
Double bed = two
Queen bed = two
King bed = two

The maximum occupancy for a king bed hotel room with [just] a pack & play is two, plus a child under three. Instead of plotting or suggesting ways to circumvent the room rental contract, guests for whom this isn't suitable are free and able to stay at a hotel wher the bedding and occupancy meet their needs.