Has anyone been "bumped" because they were over the room limit?

[nhmomx2]

We have graciously offerred to take my DH's family to the BWV's. The rooms have been booked for months. My SIL informed me, via email yesterday, that they are bringing their nephew with them. That will be 6 in a Studio Plus. I don't think my DH's family has grasped the idea that this isn't just a Disney Resort. They just don't get it. That aside...I will not give her more points for this and was just wondering if anyone has been "caught" over limit. I would love to tell her she can't, but I can't do that to her nephew...it's not fair to him. This is such a tough situation to be in and I don't know what to do...anyone???

 

[ErinC]

This is a very touchy subject on this board, and I'm sure you'll get many responses to this thread. That being said, some things happen beyond control. Your SIL obviously should have asked you before inviting, but it's a little late for that. I think that the consensus is, that Disney does not enforce room occupancy limits. I don't want to get into whether they should or not, but I don't think anyone will be thrown out of the hotel if that's what your asking. I would not however,show up at the registration desk with all six people in tow. I would most assuredly inform my SIL that in the future this cannot happen because you as the DVC member are responsible for the room and the DVC rules.

 

[DownNeckBoy]

Be prepared for the onslaught of opinions on your predicament. If you do a search on the boards, you will find the "room occupancy" thread is among the most contentious within this community. Some will understand your plight, others will not and will undoubtedy point out the fact that the limit is there for a reason and it should be followed.

I don't think anyone has ever been "bumped," as your question is stated. However, it is my opinion that you simply will not be comfortable with that many people in the studio and should either get a two bedroom or another studio. I cannot envision a comfortable or "magical" vacation with that many people in your room.

As I said, be prepared!!!

 

[spiceycat]

does she realize how small the studios are - I mean there is a Queen bed, a double sleeper sofa, and a day bed (in a studio plus) - but DVC (unlike WDW resorts) has not (too my knowledge) bump anyone because of the person limit on the rooms.

 

[Olaf]

Six people in a Studio! Not my idea of a vacation.

 

[PamOKW]

Aside from the fact that you will be two over the room limit, which is another oft discussed subject.....


My understanding is that Studio Plus is no longer guaranteed. You may find yourself in a regular studio. In any case, the daybed in the Studio Plus is very small and will only work for a little child.

It sounds like you will have two couples and two children. I'm not sure how old the children are, but if they are over 3 years old I really don't get how this is going to work. You'll have two adults in the queen bed and two adults in the sleeper sofa.....hopefully, they are small adults because it really is most comfortable for one. Possibly one child will fit in the daybed if you get one. The other child will sleep on the floor? Once the bed is pulled out it will be tricky getting around the room with someone on the floor. If you don't have the daybed I'm not even sure where the second child will fit. And, of course, you've got one bathroom.

This set up should not be permitted but you probably will not be stopped by Disney. However, I can't imagine it will be an enjoyable trip.

 

[nhmomx2]

Let me say that I agree the limits are there for a reason (fire safety, housekeeping, comfort levels, etc). This wasn't my idea, it was more or less "I already invited my young nephew...gee I hope no one minds!". How do you tell a kid he can't go to Disney.

When I booked the rooms I questioned MS on the 5/room. She said they try to fill the rooms with 5 with the SP's first then what's left goes to the lock-off. I specifially asked what would happen if we didn't get the Studio Plus and she said we would not be over limit, just a bit more cramped! I have a 2 Bedroom booked for ourselves & some family and 2 Studio (hopefully pluses) booked for the remainder.

Pam - the room would have two adults & four kids. I really don't care if they are cramped in...that's their problem IMHO and ye get what ye deserve! And as far as it not happening in the future...I won't be making the offer again - EVER! Too much confusion to deal with and I don't need the added stress - lol!

Erin...my sentiments exactly. Would have been nice to ask the person who is footing the bill for the room what they thought before asking the poor kid! Like I said...I don't think they grasp the concept of this being a timeshare and not a standard hotel. I'm going to have my DH fotocopy some of the guide book so they know what's in the room and what they get - or don't get as the case may be (extra towels!!!)

I understand this is a much debated topic...I didn't pose it to be debated, but rather to have an answer to my question. From the sounds of it...they are much more lenient with the DVC than with the standard Disney rooms. Thanks for your replies!

 

[SAKPEG99OKW]

I don't see how you will be able to fit six in a studio uless somebody sleeps on the floor. Way too cramped. Why don't you tell you sil that the room is not big enough and have her or you rent points and get a bigger room.

 

[PamOKW]

As long as you're breaking the occupancy limit anyway, you might as well think about putting some of the kids in the 2 bedroom. There would be more space to fit them in. The CM already told you a regular studio would be cramped for 5. 6 is pretty impossible.

DVC is not more lenient than the Disney hotels. The leniency is the same. The rule is there and they can enforce it if they want to. Chances are they won't. You can make your decisions based on that.

I know telling a child they can't go to Disney is hard. I would be sure your SIL knows that this is an exception and next time she should check with you before inviting others along...if there is a next time.

 

[CarolMN]

I don't blame you one bit for not wanting to tell your SIL that she can't bring the nephew.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend emailing her back to tell her that she needs to provide the bedding for the extra person. As you probably know, DVC doesn't provide cots/rollaway beds or even extra bedding to accommodate extra guests. Might be a good time to remind her what type of beds she can expect to find in the studio and that even the "plus" unit isn't guaranteed.

If she still wants to bring the nephew along, at least you will know you told her exactly what to expect.

Hope you have a wonderful trip - IMHO, it's very nice of you to treat your DH's family.

 

[brittsmum1998]

Get out the fire extinguisher On a serious note....thats a bit too crowded for me. I think that would be too crowded for Stuart Little too.....

 

[Chuck S]

Well, what's done is done...but it will be very uncomfortable, unless another of your rooms has room for the nephew. What I don't understand is your SIL, if I was lucky enough to be someones guest at a resort, I definately wouldn't invite another person along, at least without checking with my host FIRST. Martha Stewart would be furious!

 

[Mic]

MY very own sister did that to me a year ago! Without asking me, she invited her son's friend. Rather than say no, we managed to change the studio at BWV to a 2-bedroom at OKW by calling every single day for the 2 weeks prior to our trip, and my children were not happy about that. I am sure with the number of rentals sold on e-bay and on this board, 6 people in a studio has been done more than once. While at OKW, I swear I saw 6 different young adults(18ish) in a studio last March, and I think that would be more crowded than 4 small children and 2 adults. If no one has room for one of your SIL's children in their room, let them be cramped and enjoy your vacation...and never invite them again(that has worked for me!)

 

[nhmomx2]

There is definitely "no more room at the inn". We are maxed out in the other rooms already and I'll be damned if I'm taking someone elses kid into my 2 Bdrm. There is a reason we got the 2 Bdrm and not two smaller rooms - I want it peaceful, spacious and I want my jacuzzi!! This will be, as the saying goes, 'the first and the last time' the invitation is extended! I still can't believe she didn't even bother to check with the rest of the family first. This was supposed to be our families vacation together...not her dh's family too. As it is...my nephew is coming down with us for the first part of our stay (we go a week before everyone else) and I'm shipping him home (alone on the plane) because there wasn't enough room! Even though I'm footing the bill I thought it too much to ask everyone else to be cramped...and he is from my side, not my dh's. UGH....vent, vent, vent

 

[mickey7861]

But what happens if they do "bump" them. Complaints form neighbors, over zealous housekeeping, who knows. Not saying it will happen, probably never has...but I always worry because if something is going to happen it's going to happen to me! What happens if they get booted?? Are they prepared to pay for a hotel if neccessary? Have you told them it's a no-no just incase something happens? I'm probably just being way over cautious but I always worry about every eventuality and I would be soooo not pleased if my family's getting bumped cut into my vacation fun.

 

[Regina]

Why Mickey7861, we all know what happens if they get bumped. NHMom will spend the rest of her life reminding her DH what his family did the one and only time that they invited them to WDW.

Seriously, I know that people have gotten booted out of the non-DVC resorts when they got caught, but I have no idea about the DVC resorts.

 

[ZerasPride]

I feel so much for your situation! This is the type of thing that would happen to me for sure. I've invited my sister and her husband to Hilton Head with us this fall and I am pretty sure this will be the only "extended family" thing we do with our points. I have loved reading how others share their points with family and friends and I wanted to be able to do the same thing.

First my sister was upset that we wouldn't be staying in the same villa. I told her I wanted us all to come back home and still be a family. She seemed a little put out that we are staying in a 2 bedroom villa and "all they get" is a studio. She even said that if we don't ensure they have a good time, they will probably not go back with us again. I reminded her that she getting FREE accommodations in a studio over a weekend (46 points) but she acts as if this is no big deal to her. I asked if they wanted to do the Chef Gordon dinner and when she found out how much it costs, she wasn't interested. When she asked me about the activities available at the resort and I started mentioning them and how some had a fee, she was almost indignant! I again reminded her that she is getting FREE accomodations! Family . . .

Lisa

 

[Chuck S]

If they do get bumped, I'm not saying they will, since MS considers those points 'spent' on the first day of the ressie you probably wouldn't get your points back, either. Family problems....grrrrrrrrr...!

 

[dianeschlicht]

There is no accounting for the lack of character, even from ones own reletives.

 

[Chuck S]

ZerasPride...Been there/done that. A few years ago a cousin went to OKW with us, during our 'Free Park Pass' time. All this woman had to do was buy food & air fare ($114), no passes, no room. All she did was complain about the price of food. She can't imagine WHY she hasn't been invited back