Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Dean]

OK...so I realize that it states that a 1 BR sleeps 4 adults and 1 child under 3 in a crib.....BUT....what if you have 2 adults and 4 children (one under 2) and the others ranging from 9-3? Thery of course aren't adults, but is that permittable (when my children are still young) to save points? I realize that when they are older, we will definitely need a 2BR, but when they are little....and still enjoy & fit in a bed together, does that matter? (Please understand that I am only asking so I wouldn't get into trouble and of course would love to save pts. while I can)
Thanks to all who respond.....

Actually the legal info says 4/4/8/12. It does say 4 adults and it doesn't allow the one child under 3. The one under 3 is an aftermarket approach by DVC not supported in the legal paperwork. Whether they will allow 6 in a 1 BR is between you and MS at this point, it usually depends on who you get on the phone. Just don't be surprised if some say no.

 

[TinkABoutIt]

OK...thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Actually the legal info says 4/4/8/12. It does say 4 adults and it doesn't allow the one child under 3. The one under 3 is an aftermarket approach by DVC not supported in the legal paperwork. Whether they will allow 6 in a 1 BR is between you and MS at this point, it usually depends on who you get on the phone. Just don't be surprised if some say no.

I was looking at the Public Offering Statements and they don't say 4 adults. They just say sleeping capacity is 4, 4, 8 or 12. Nothing about the number of adults.

 

[TNKBELL]

OK...thanks!

My Dks are all about the same age as yours(8,6,4,1) and when I called MS about it they said that all of us in a 1 Bedroom was fine and I talked to more than 1 Cm about it, but they said definately not a studio, you should be fine!! Good Luck!!

 

[Dean]

I was looking at the Public Offering Statements and they don't say 4 adults. They just say sleeping capacity is 4, 4, 8 or 12. Nothing about the number of adults.

That's true and I meant to include that in my post then let it slip by. Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[TinkABoutIt]

My Dks are all about the same age as yours(8,6,4,1) and when I called MS about it they said that all of us in a 1 Bedroom was fine and I talked to more than 1 Cm about it, but they said definately not a studio, you should be fine!! Good Luck!!

Thanks so much....that was SO nice of you! Everyone is so helpful on this site....

 

[TNKBELL]

TinkABoutIt....You might consider staying at OKW, last year we stayed at both OKW and SSR and OKW was huge in comparison!! Lots of room for the kids to run around and a great big beautiful deck with a table,chairs and even a ceiling fan!! Not to mention that OKW is just an amazingly gorgeous resort!! Have a great time!!

 

[deerh]

When at BWV 2 weeks ago, my friend bought, and we (DW and I) about occup. in a 1br, and he said there is bedding for 4, but 5 is Ok, BUT Dvc does not provide bedding for the 5th person.

DeerH

 

[Dean]

When at BWV 2 weeks ago, my friend bought, and we (DW and I) about occup. in a 1br, and he said there is bedding for 4, but 5 is Ok, BUT Dvc does not provide bedding for the 5th person.

DeerH

And of course one should believe a timeshare sales person. What they told you has no value. It may be true today and may change tomorrow.

 

[deerh]

By Dean:And of course one should believe a timeshare sales person. What they told you has no value. It may be true today and may change tomorrow.

True, true. But the "supervisor" of DVC sales came in (to seal the deal), and I specifically asked her about it, and she said the same thing...

Do not remember her name, but her name tag said she was a bigwig of DVC.


DeerH

 

[Dean]

True, true. But the "supervisor" of DVC sales came in (to seal the deal), and I specifically asked her about it, and she said the same thing...

Do not remember her name, but her name tag said she was a bigwig of DVC.


DeerH

Most timeshare and car dealerships call them closers. The point I was making was that the sales staff, no matter how well intentioned, have no power or control. Their job is to sell it to you and if things don't work out exactly how you thought it would, that's your tough luck. It is true that DVC is currently allowing 5 in a 1 BR but the written rules say 4 so it could change on you.

 

[DisneyAunt]

Hi Everyone!!

I am going to use my DVC for the first time and stay at my home resort of SSR. I am going to celebrate my birthday. I really wanted my mother to come since she has never been to WDW.....she wasn't sure and still isn't 100% (she doesn't want to leave my father who has a bit of dimentia).

Here is my dilema I have my SIL, and 2 DNep (4 & 6) coming with me. I have reserved a studio do you think it would pose a problem if we had one more adult with us?? Has anyone had more than 4 in a studio. I know...I know...it is not allowed. But just a simple question.

Thanks

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

We just went through this with MS. We had left Disney to finish off our vacation in Pompano Beach. When we got to Pompano the area and resort left something to be desired, so we decided to go back to Disney. We were having trouble getting last minute accomadations and MS said no way were 5 allowed in a studio (2 adults, 3 children 11,10,5). They would allow it in a 1 bedroom. So thankfully a fellow Disser came through with the 4 points we were short (Thanks Cruella). Of course OKW was booked solid so we were short points. But it all worked out and they got us into SSR.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi Everyone!!

I am going to use my DVC for the first time and stay at my home resort of SSR. I am going to celebrate my birthday. I really wanted my mother to come since she has never been to WDW.....she wasn't sure and still isn't 100% (she doesn't want to leave my father who has a bit of dimentia).

Here is my dilema I have my SIL, and 2 DNep (4 & 6) coming with me. I have reserved a studio do you think it would pose a problem if we had one more adult with us?? Has anyone had more than 4 in a studio. I know...I know...it is not allowed. But just a simple question.

Thanks

I think you already know the answer to your simple question. You could do what you are asking in a one bedroom. You would still only have sleeping spaces for 4, towels, pillows, etc for four, but MS allows five in a one bedroom.

 

[PamOKW]

The question is also how you feel about the sleeping arrangements. You will have a queen bed and a sleeper sofa.....you figure out who goes where and how comfortable (or not) that will be.

 

[Jillpie]

We just did this in April. MS explained to me that they would not provide the bedding and they were okay about it. We brought our own aero bed and it worked out perfectly. We got five room keys and had MS's full permission. So it comes down to how comfortable your group will be. We were hardly in our room at all, just to sleep and shower.

 

[DisneyAunt]

We were thinking of bringing an aero bed. The sleeping arrangements should be ok. When I took the boys to WDW in may 2004 and February 2005 I stayed in a Deluxe Savana room at AKL....well these kids slept in their beds I think one night...the other nights they cuddled up with me on the pull out day bed. Talk about too close for comfort.

We won't be in the room much anyway. And I would hate to use my points for a 1 bedroom. Especially since I want to bank my points so that I can have my family and extended family stay with us when we come down for a family wedding I am planning on getting a GV and a 2 bedroom.

 

[JimMIA]

In addition to the points cost, staying in a one-bedroom usually leads to studiophobia, a precursor to add-onitis.

 

[twotoohappy]

The nice thing about a 1bedroom is when the 4 & 6 year olds are asleep then the grownups can go in another room to chat. If you want to impress your mom then go with the 1bedroom. Try a Sun - Fri stay and not Fri/Sat nights that eat up your points. When I take my mom, I usually get a 1 bedroom so if she gets tired, then she can take a nap/jacuzzi while me and dd hang out in the living room. Good luck!

 

[DisneyAunt]

The nice thing about a 1bedroom is when the 4 & 6 year olds are asleep then the grownups can go in another room to chat. If you want to impress your mom then go with the 1bedroom. Try a Sun - Fri stay and not Fri/Sat nights that eat up your points. When I take my mom, I usually get a 1 bedroom so if she gets tired, then she can take a nap/jacuzzi while me and dd hang out in the living room. Good luck!

Yes I was thinking the same thing about having the one bedroom. But this trip I am not flexible because I want to be in WDW on my birthday! Which is on a Thursday and I also convinced my SIL to take the little munchkins out of school because it will only be for 2 days. So I will be staying on the weekend and eating up my points....but what the heck it is my first trip home. I can't wait...I want to have enough points for 3 more trips which I have carefully planned out. I am determined to use all my points this year.