Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[CarolAnnC]

The infant allowed as the "extra" in a room is specified as under age 3. So they would be age 2 or less, and able to sleep in the pack and play.

That being said, a total of 6 in a one bedroom would give me nightmares, lol.

 

[Dean]

We did a Value 1 BDR at AKV with 3 adults, 2 children (8 & 5), and one infant and they told us that was fine. It was definitely a tight fit (especially trying to find a spot for the pack n play), but allowed.

My post above was in response to GCV for the sleep 5 unit where they will allow an extra if under 3. Yes they have been allowing 5 in a 1 BR that is slated for 4 but NOT 5 plus an infant if the occupancy is technically 4. Same for the 2 BR in allowing 9 but again not 9 +1. One correction is that my post above should have read under 3 (Not under 4).

 

[dana b]

Has anyone ever stayed in a room with more people than Disney allows?
We have a 2 bedroom at AKL Kidani that sleeps 9 people but we have 4 adults and 6 children (all over the age of 3). I think we have enough room but Disney won't allow us to get 10 Magical Express tickets. We were thinking of just getting a Mears shuttle for one of the adults since that will cost a lot less than getting an additional studio. Has anyone else done that? Are there any other suggestions??
Thanks for your help!

 

[dburg30]

There are occupancy limits, that's what the issue is. What you do is your own choice. No one here will tell you it's ok to do it.

 

[Lynne M]

The room occupancy limits are set by the fire code, so Disney's not going to allow you to put additional people into the room. In addition to not being able to use Magical Express, one member of your party will not be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours in the theme parks - resort IDs are checked before you board the rides, and one of you won't have a resort ID. That's missing out on one of the major benefits of staying onsite.

On a practical note, 10 people in a two bedroom villa is going to be far from comfortable, IMO. I'd honestly rather not go than be one of 10 in a villa that size. Get the additional studio.

 

[Disneycouple99]

Not to mention that someone would not have a KTTW card and unable to use EMH.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

We will be in SSR starting this weekend and we are worried that we would feel crowded in the 2br with 5 adults and a baby . I will let you know how it felt since you are trying to do double I do not think there is room though

 

[daisyduck123]

You also won't be able to book the Dining Plan if you're interested in that. I would book an extra studio.

All of the members in your group will thank you for it later.

 

[SpoiledDisFam]

We did 6 people, 2 adults and 4 children (only one under 3) at OKW in a 2 bdrm. That was fine. We would have been ok adding another 2 without feeling cramped but 10? Yikes. Too much.

Plus I agree with everyone else about those onsite perks.

 

[Quilter007]

We have 10 in VGC, but 1 is under 3 and 1 is a baby. VGC has the extra sleeper it sleeps 9 in a 2 bd. We don't feel crowded, but we only have 4 adults & the oldest kid is 9 & 1/2.

Personally, we bought more than 160 pts because we didn't want to stay in studies when our little munchkins. The VGC room seems bigger to me than SRR did (our only point of reference). Even so, I don't think I would do 10 here if the 10th wasn't a baby using the pak n play. When everyone is trying to eat breakfast, it's pretty crazy -- one more person & I think we really would lose someone off the balcony!

 

[Sandisw]

As others mentioned, one of your party guests, if you break occupancy, won't have a KTTW card and therefore, can not go to EMH while in the park.

And, if the resort does find out, they will probably ask you to leave as you are violating the rules.

I don't think that I would chance this and book another room.

 

[christa112]

one member of your party will not be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours in the theme parks - resort IDs are checked before you board the rides, and one of you won't have a resort ID.

Is this a new policy? We have been several times and have never been asked to show a resort ID during EMG, nor were we required to wear a bracelet.

We are headed down in two weeks, I am just wondering because it seems like a hassel to grab your resort ID everytime you want to ride a ride. My park tickets are usually at the bowels of my bag and I have to go digging to find them.

 

[dburg30]

Is this a new policy? We have been several times and have never been asked to show a resort ID during EMG, nor were we required to wear a bracelet.

We are headed down in two weeks, I am just wondering because it seems like a hassel to grab your resort ID everytime you want to ride a ride. My park tickets are usually at the bowels of my bag and I have to go digging to find them.

For evening EMH's you are supposed to provide a valid KTTW card. For AM ones you have to show it when entering..

Hassle, to some yes, to other not so much. But that's how it's supposed to be handled.

 

[fers31]

Is this a new policy? We have been several times and have never been asked to show a resort ID during EMG, nor were we required to wear a bracelet.

We are headed down in two weeks, I am just wondering because it seems like a hassel to grab your resort ID everytime you want to ride a ride. My park tickets are usually at the bowels of my bag and I have to go digging to find them.

This has always been the rules. I've never NOT been asked to show my key or bracelet on ANY ride. Not once.

 

[Anal Annie]

Is this a new policy? We have been several times and have never been asked to show a resort ID during EMG, nor were we required to wear a bracelet.

We are headed down in two weeks, I am just wondering because it seems like a hassel to grab your resort ID everytime you want to ride a ride. My park tickets are usually at the bowels of my bag and I have to go digging to find them.

No more wrist bands for evening EMH's -that was the old way. Not sure how you escaped those. Last year they did away with that & implemented showing your resort cards to get on the rides - we have a Fast Pass holder on a lanyard that we use for this like we did when we are cruising. Just hang it around your neck with your ID in it - no digging around.

OP - I would probably make the news for killing someone if I had 10 people with me in one unit!! I couldn't live like that for one thing and for another I'd fret the whole time about being "caught". If you don't have enough points for the extra studio how about the idea of getting 3 studios. That may use less points in the end and everyone would fit. That way everyone has their own space.

 

[jodifla]

This has always been the rules. I've never NOT been asked to show my key or bracelet on ANY ride. Not once.

We were in August at Animal Kingdom. They wouldn't let you on the rides without showing them your room key.

 

[Dean]

Has anyone ever stayed in a room with more people than Disney allows?
We have a 2 bedroom at AKL Kidani that sleeps 9 people but we have 4 adults and 6 children (all over the age of 3). I think we have enough room but Disney won't allow us to get 10 Magical Express tickets. We were thinking of just getting a Mears shuttle for one of the adults since that will cost a lot less than getting an additional studio. Has anyone else done that? Are there any other suggestions??
Thanks for your help!

IF it's not a value room (officially sleeps 9) I suspect they will allow it. Put it back on them and notify them of the people and ages and see what they say. If they say OK, you're set, if not, you could get another room or be dishonest.

 

[LisaS]

IF it's not a value room (officially sleeps 9) I suspect they will allow it.

I think you meant to say that a Value 2BR officially sleeps eight. Since it doesn't have a sleeper chair the official occupancy numbers for the AKV Value rooms are 4/4/8 for the Value Studio, 1BR and 2BR rather than the 4/5/9 for the other booking categories at AKV.

 

[Dean]

I think you meant to say that a Value 2BR officially sleeps eight. Since it doesn't have a sleeper chair the official occupancy numbers for the AKV Value rooms are 4/4/8 for the Value Studio, 1BR and 2BR rather than the 4/5/9 for the other booking categories at AKV.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[dmoore22]

No more wrist bands for evening EMH's -that was the old way. Not sure how you escaped those. Last year they did away with that & implemented showing your resort cards to get on the rides - we have a Fast Pass holder on a lanyard that we use for this like we did when we are cruising. Just hang it around your neck with your ID in it - no digging around.

Excellent! I did the same thing this Christmas. I made sure my resort card on top. They just waved me through. No shuffling through keys, passes, or fast passes.