Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[MLK-RI]

Luigi's Girl - We've always had 5 in a one bedroom and DS was not sleeping in pak n play but in the king bed with us. We have also done 9 in a 2 br, same thing, DS sleeps with us in King size bed. As he gets bigger we will have to look at sleeping bag etc. MS has booked us legitimately each time with card keys for us all and with full knowledge. They do tell us that no additional bedding will be provided nor will extra towels etc. However for an additional price you can get extra towels.

For some having your child share the bed is uncomfortable, to us for a vacation week at this stage it is not a problem at all. Now as he gets bigger and chooses to sleep sideways - well that's another story.

The occupancy issue can be difficult as you can tell by reading this thread. When we purchased our guide told us that there was no real limit, it's what you were comfortable with and if you wanted to bring sleeping bags you could. It seems that clearly that isn't how MS sees it - especially in a studio.

You won't know for sure until you try to book it and you tell MS about your party, how many and ages. But I've only had one CM ever say we couldn't have 5 in the 1 BR and when I told her we did it all the time and that I understood no additional bedding or towels were provided she put me on hold for a minute and came back with a no problem and booked it.

It's ultimately up to MS to say yes or no, but you shouldn't have any problem at all in a 2br with 8 and one under 3 - that's the stated sleeping occupancy using the crib.

 

[Luigi's Girl]

Can the 3 year old sleep in a Pac n Play?

Yes he can. But if he couldn't would that be an issue with MS or just that we'd have to figure out where he would sleep?

 

[CarolMN]

Yes he can. But if he couldn't would that be an issue with MS or just that we'd have to figure out where he would sleep?

There have been many reports of MS allowing 5 in a one bedroom even if the 5th isn't under 3. I'm sure they would also allow 9 in a 2 bedroom if the 9th is a young child.

The sleeping arrangments are up to you - as already mentioned, DVC does not provide extra bedding to accomodate more than the stated maximum.

Best wishes -

 

[pmcpmc]

PMCPMC I was wondering if Disney knew that you had 18 in a two bedroom? did they issue 18 room keys for your villa?

Thanks for the reply.

they did not mind as they were 18 ants, sorry I left a word out.

 

[Luigi's Girl]

MLK-RI,
Thanks for the info!

 

[zoomsharedisney]

I am a DVC member who would like to make a reservation at the Boardwalk Villas for my neighbors with 2 adults and 3 children (ages 5, 9, &11). Is is possilbe to stay in a Studio Villa at BWV or do we absolutley have to book a 2 bedroom for them. We just bought in the Vacation Club last year and I heard that there are rooms with a daybed also that would allow 5 people to sleep in the room. Can anyone clarify this for me?

Amanda

 

[JohnNJ]

They can stay in a one bedroom villa and bring a twin size air mattress for one of the children. DVC allows 5 in a one bedroom but only 4 in a studio.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They will need a one bedroom. Only the Studio plus has sleeping space for five (the fifth one would have to be a very, very, very small child) and you cannot request them. It's more like an upholstered luggage rack or deacon's bench with a crib sized mattress about 1" thick.

The one bedroom would have a king sized bed and a queen sized sleeper sofa, so one kiddo would be without a bed, unless all three of them can sleep on the queen sized sleeper sofa. And they would only have four bath towels.

A two bedroom would be much better.

 

[slp87]

The studio plus rooms cannot be guaranteed and quite honestly I don't think the "daybed" looks that comfortable to sleep on.
Here's a link to a picture of the "daybed"

 

[MrsNick]

Okay, so apparently, officially in writing, one bedroom villas allow four adults and one child up to age 3.

But, unofficially five people are allowed, and I believe that when the ressie is made for five people in a 1BR that they won't stop you, but will tell you that linens and towels will only be provided for four people. So, your friends would need to bring an extra set or rent an extra set of towels, I think.

Rollaway beds not available to my knowledge, but you can bring an airbed.

Good luck!

 

[zoomsharedisney]

Wow! I would have thought that you could request a room with the daybed and have it guaranteed.

 

[slp87]

Unfortunately no. You can have it as a request, but it is not guarenteed.

 

[susieh]

There are people on here who will tell you that you MUST book a 2 bed villa for 5 of you but that isnt true. I've booked a 1 bed for 5 of us (2 adults, 3 teenagers) and we brought a blow up air bed and a sleeping bag for the 5th person. Disney registered all 5 guests and all had keys for the door.

Many DVC members have done this even if officially it isnt in the rules. I think reality is what counts - not what the theory says.

 

[Doctor P]

If anything is a "theory", it is that you can put 5 in a 1 bedroom. MS is currently allowing it, but the "reality" is that the contract explicitly states a limit of four and that is the only binding document or policy.

 

[Bowen9475]

I know this is a hot topic and I have read many posts about it. I want to know if people have been able to book a 1 BR for 5 people through MS recently and if you have had any problems when checking in? I mainly ask because my youngest is almost 3 but still sleeps in a crib and I don't see that changing soon. With 3 young kids it is hard to accept that we have to go up to a 2 BR already. Thanks - and I'm just asking what the situation has been recently.

 

[CapeCodFam]

No troubles. Don't worry and have a great trip!

 

[CarolMN]

Agree with CapeCod Fam. MS will apparently allow 5 in a 1 bedroom - they are reported to be especially accomodating to families who have 3 children. When you call to make the reservation, you will be advised that DVC does not provide any extra bedding or cots or rollaways, though. Doesn't sound like that will be a problem for you.

Best wishes -

 

[IAMLEGEND]

Stayed in a 1 bedroom at the Boardwalk, myself, DW our two DD age 11 and 13 and our 20 year old neice. More than enough room for the time spent in the room. wife and i in the bedroom kids and neice on the pullout we also had a blow up mattress which the kids fought over. If it is true, it is about time they allow five in a 1 bedroom without feeling like your doing something wrong........

 

[Doctor P]

If it is true, it is about time they allow five in a 1 bedroom without feeling like your doing something wrong........

Whether they allow it or not, whether you feel it or not, whether you like it or not, you will always ACTUALLY be doing something wrong since the legally binding contract that members sign specifically limits occupancy to 4 persons in a 1BR. Whether you feel guilty about it is something that is between you and your God.

 

[jarestel]

Whether they allow it or not, whether you feel it or not, whether you like it or not, you will always ACTUALLY be doing something wrong since the legally binding contract that members sign specifically limits occupancy to 4 persons in a 1BR. Whether you feel guilty about it is something that is between you and your God.

We've done this lots of times. I'm happy to report that both DVC and our god seems to be fine with it.