Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[lovethemouse]

I just read on another board that Disney is now allowing 5 in a 1br. Is this true or a rumor? Also How difficult is it to reserve on of the studio plus units at the BWV that sleep 5? tia

 

[Aneille]

I know that 5 is legal in a 1 bedroom if there is a child under 3. I've got a room booked for next December with this scenario.

So 4 adults and 1 under 3 is a-okay.

I've also booked a studio with 5. But again one was under 3. I think this is a tight fit though.

 

[Plutofan]

It is true but they do not mention it. They will not provide any bed, towels, sheets etc for the 5th person. You need to tell member services that you want to put 5 in the one bedroom when you make the reservation.

 

[Plutofan]

The fifth person does not have to be below 3. I have talked to member services twice and they confirmed that we could have 5 of any age but they would provide nothing for the 5th person. You will need to check with member services when you make your reservation since this is an unwritten policy that can change anytime.

 

[Chuck S]

The "studio +" are not guaranteed, but are a request only. I wouldn't bank on getting one for 5 people.

MS is allowing 5 in a one bedroom, but there is not a bed for the 5th person, nor linens, so you'd need to supply a sleeping bag, air bed, or similar...probably OK for kids...but I wouldn't want to do 5 adults.

This thread is being merged into the DVC occupancy thread.

 

[Deb & Bill]

The studio plus is NOT guaranteed and you cannot request it. Therefore, if you get it, you might (and I repeat) might be lucky. The so-called daybed is nothing more than an upholstered luggage rack, very small. Crib sized or less with a thin foam mattress of about 1.5 inches. No one should have to sleep on this. This is only in the dedicated studios.

That said, I would never try to put five in a studio or one bedroom. The rooms are just too small. We DVC owners bought DVC to have a luxurious prepaid vacation, not an opportunity to squeeze as many people into the room.

Member Services has been allowing five in a one bedroom, but they will not provide extra bedding or linens. You get four bathtowels, two hand towels and four face cloths. There is one king sized bed and one queen sized sleeper sofa. Also they insist that three of the five are children.

 

[Aneille]

The fifth person does not have to be below 3. I have talked to member services twice and they confirmed that we could have 5 of any age but they would provide nothing for the 5th person. You will need to check with member services when you make your reservation since this is an unwritten policy that can change anytime.

Oh I'm sorry I should have known that! I actually added a 5th adult to my room back in May when my in-laws decided to stay an extra 2 days in WDW. It was extremly tight and I would never actually book a room like that in most cases. We had 4 adults and a 3year old, and 1 under 3. (this is probably why I was thinking one had to be under 3)

My friend is going to try a studio with 3 children (1 under 3) and 2 adults this summer. I think it will be tight but it works for them.

My family plans on bumping up to a 2 bedroom when the youngest(that we are expecting in Feburary) is around 4 because a 1 bedroom can feel busy now with just me, dh and my dd's (2 & 4).

 

[lovethemouse]

Deb & Bill, I'm not trying to squeeze a bunch of people in a room. I'm trying to find the best, reasonably priced short stay for my family of 5. Someone on another board suggested DVC rental and I'm just trying to find out as much info as I can. I really can't see how it would be any worse than POR which is what we may do. But we haved stayed there in the past and wanted to try something different for this trip. I don't want to go against the rules- that's why I posted.

 

[nhdisnut]

Just to throw in my 2 cents:

We have a 1 BR booked for our next trip in April. My sister-in-law recently decided she wanted to travel with us. When I contacted MS to add her to the reservation they happily accommodated me - no questions as to how many adults/children would be with us... (In our case 3 adults, 2 kids - one of the kids will be in a sleeping bag on the floor - no problem for him if his Aunt is coming along - she's that much fun!! )

I'm assuming that there will be no problems at check in if the arrangements have already been made .

 

[Doctor P]

I know that 5 is legal in a 1 bedroom if there is a child under 3.

Hate to be technical, but it is important to reiterate. The only thing that is "legal" is 4 in a studio or a one bedroom. Allowing an additional child under 3, and allowing 5 in a one bedroom has been allowed as a policy of MS, but you neither have a right to either "extra" person under the contract signed by DVC members nor do you have any leg to stand on if you are denied the ability to have the extra person once you get there. Now, I don't think either of those things will happen (and I, too, would squawk if it were to be denied to me only after arrival at the resort), but it is important to recognize that under our Public Offering Statements and disclosures they need not let any more that four people occupy a studio or one bedroom regardless of age.

 

[DebbieB]

The studio plus is NOT guaranteed and you cannot request it. Therefore, if you get it, you might (and I repeat) might be lucky. The so-called daybed is nothing more than an upholstered luggage rack, very small. Crib sized or less with a thin foam mattress of about 1.5 inches. No one should have to sleep on this. This is only in the dedicated studios.

They will not even accept a request for it? I know requests are not guaranteed, but I thought you could request it, just like high floor, close to elevator, near pool, etc.

 

[greenban]

Deb & Bill, I'm not trying to squeeze a bunch of people in a room. I'm trying to find the best, reasonably priced short stay for my family of 5. Someone on another board suggested DVC rental and I'm just trying to find out as much info as I can. I really can't see how it would be any worse than POR which is what we may do. But we haved stayed there in the past and wanted to try something different for this trip. I don't want to go against the rules- that's why I posted.

I did 5 in POR, and believe me, 5 in a studio is *NOT* worse, in fact it is much better. Having said that, 5 in a studio is too tight for my personal taste, having been ruined by the OKW 1BRs.

-Tony

 

[Deb & Bill]

They will not even accept a request for it? I know requests are not guaranteed, but I thought you could request it, just like high floor, close to elevator, near pool, etc.

Nope, you can't request it. About 2001, they said they wouldn't take any more requests for Studio Plus rooms. It's all the luck of the draw.

 

[Dean]

Nope, you can't request it. About 2001, they said they wouldn't take any more requests for Studio Plus rooms. It's all the luck of the draw.

I don't believe that's accurate. They stopped taking direct reservations for them as previously they were actually a separate reservation category and therefore guaranteed. I believe one can still request but not guarantees.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

We put 7 adults and a miniature horse in a 2 bedroom and had a big problem.

I have been reading this thread for the first time, intending to learn a little something about the rules, what works for families, etc. What I have found is why reality shows are so popular - we all worry too much about what everyone else is doing

DVC is about families, and having fun, right? Let's let people do the best they can do and make memories!

 

[Doctor P]

What I have found is why reality shows are so popular - we all worry too much about what everyone else is doing

DVC is about families, and having fun, right? Let's let people do the best they can do and make memories!

A lot of bad things in this world would not have happened if more people DID worry about what other people were doing. Now, room occupancy is not in the same boat as terrorist acts, but the only way that a condominium declaration works to everyone's advantage and for everyone's protection is for one to protect the provisions of the contract they signed. That said, the room occupancy issue seems to have reached SOME equilibrium with the current stated policies of MS.

 

[Dean]

I have been reading this thread for the first time, intending to learn a little something about the rules, what works for families, etc. What I have found is why reality shows are so popular - we all worry too much about what everyone else is doing

DVC is about families, and having fun, right? Let's let people do the best they can do and make memories!

I'm all for memories and live and let live. However, I'd say in general we don't worry enough about what other people in the world do. Otherwise we wouldn't have to tell anyone who's being attacked to yell fire instead of help. But it does depend on the situation and specifics. And in terms of room occupancy, there is some affect on each and every member, all that is debatable is the form, amount or degree of those effects. But I'd agree with Dr. P in that if MS is enforcing the occupancy in the studios esp and only giving to 5 in the 1 BR or 9 in the 2 BR, I can live with that. I'd far rather them enforce the S/NS including a hefty fine, pool crashers (DVC and otherwise) and aggressively go after those that do damage the units.

 

[greenban]

A lot of bad things in this world would not have happened if more people DID worry about what other people were doing. Now, room occupancy is not in the same boat as terrorist acts, but the only way that a condominium declaration works to everyone's advantage and for everyone's protection is for one to protect the provisions of the contract they signed. That said, the room occupancy issue seems to have reached SOME equilibrium with the current stated policies of MS.

ITA

We don't need to be privacy invading Jack Booted Stormtroopers, to protect our investment, and the quality of our environment. Polite, nonconfrontational concern, and reporting our concerns to the proper 'authorities' could prevent a lot of tragedies, and certainly, albeit to a much less important prevention aspect, to protect the Physical environs of the DVC.

JMO, YMMV


-Tony

 

[susieh]

I'd agree with Dr. P in that if MS is enforcing the occupancy in the studios esp and only giving to 5 in the 1 BR or 9 in the 2 BR, I can live with that. I'd far rather them enforce the S/NS including a hefty fine, pool crashers (DVC and otherwise) and aggressively go after those that do damage the units.

I completely agree. 5 in a 1BR or 9 in a 2BR when it is family or group who take care of the place and treat it like a precious investment (which is what we do) shouldn't be a problem.

Smokers in a NS room (which spoils it for the following group(s) or people who allow children with buckles on shoes to climb on and snag the furniture covers or who spill coffee on the carpet and leave it to form a permanent stain are the ones who damage DVC far more.

I also would like to see pool hopping enforced more (it's a great perk when it isn't abused) - but I wish they would allow it at Stormalong Bay (again) or at AKLodge when they aren't busy.

 

[mclfam]

We're planning a trip to Disney for next year and thinking of staying at the Beach Club Villas. A friend mentioned that DVC might be flexible on the number of persons in a 1 BR (we would have 2 adults and 3 children) and offer a rollaway bed for a child.

Has anybody had any experience with this?

Thanks!


Betsy