Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[party_of_five]

Hi I'm considering renting points for our Disney trip in September. Could anyone recomend a rental that would allow 5 people, Me DH DS(8) DD (5 years 3 months) DD (3 years 5 months). We stayed a POP last year and did not have a problem with being crowded. My children are very well behaved and know how to act properly inside of buildings. I think that makes it a little easier to deal with that many people in a small space. Thanks

 

[BraveMom3]

I have a family of five, and while the majority of our 2 week trip is just my 3 children and me, occasionally my DH joins us for a few days. The four of us stay in a studio (VWL) for the first 5 nights, then move to a 1BR at BCV for the remaining 9 nights. For the past couple of years I have been able to put my DH's name on the reservation without a problem (I wanted him to be "legal" so he could use the pool privileges). They always made a statement about the linens, but yesterday when I made our ressies, they did not say anything about linens when I put 5 people in the 1BR. This arrangement has worked out for us in the past, but as our children get bigger (larger bodies!), we will probably go ahead and move into the 2BR. It will be nice not to have to unfold and fold that sofa bed each day!

 

[CarolMN]

I have a family of five, and while the majority of our 2 week trip is just my 3 children and me, occasionally my DH joins us for a few days. The four of us stay in a studio (VWL) for the first 5 nights, then move to a 1BR at BCV for the remaining 9 nights. For the past couple of years I have been able to put my DH's name on the reservation without a problem (I wanted him to be "legal" so he could use the pool privileges). They always made a statement about the linens, but yesterday when I made our ressies, they did not say anything about linens when I put 5 people in the 1BR. This arrangement has worked out for us in the past, but as our children get bigger (larger bodies!), we will probably go ahead and move into the 2BR. It will be nice not to have to unfold and fold that sofa bed each day!

MS will allow 5 in a 1 bedroom unit (especially if it is a family with 3 children), but will not provide any additional bedding to accomodate the 5th person. You're on your own for that.

MS will not allow 5 in a studio (unless one of the 5 is an infant - under 3 year s of age).

Best wishes -

 

[DrTomorrow]

Last December we had 3 in a 2BR.

Just doing our part in the Great Occupancy Wars!!!

 

[Bowen9475]

how old were the three children? Thanks!

 

[spiceycat]

At okw - you have lots of room - a queen sleeper sofa, love seat for the kids - there is a king bed for you and your spouse.

if you kids are teens then bring an air matress for one of them...(also the sheets and pillows - Disney won't supply this)

 

[DisneyTarheel]

how old were the three children? Thanks!

DS3 and DS2 slept on the sleeper sofa, while DD1 slept in the crib.

 

[yitbos96bb]

I thought the 1BR just allowed 4? What age is the cutoff that you can have 3 children in the room. Obviously under 3 is no big deal, but can you have three kids all over 3? Like 5,6, and 7?

 

[NMW]

My kids were 9, 7 and 3 this past Dec, and all of us were on the reservation. There was plenty of room, we just brought an aerobed and sheets for it.

 

[Doctor P]

I thought the 1BR just allowed 4? What age is the cutoff that you can have 3 children in the room. Obviously under 3 is no big deal, but can you have three kids all over 3? Like 5,6, and 7?

According to the contract owners sign, according to the POS, and according to the legal declarations, the limit is 4 persons regardless of age. MS currently has a policy that does not count children under 3. In addition, MS is currently allowing 5 persons, regardless of age, to occupy a 1BR villa but will not provide extra bedding to accomodate the 5th person.

 

[pplasky]

how old were the three children? Thanks!

8,9,9(twins). They all slept in the sleeper without a problem. Two girls and a boy, they still sleep together at home, so until our son complains, we will continue to do this.

 

[susieh]

We had 5 in a 1 bed. DH, me, DS17, DS13 and DNephew17. DN slept on an air bed.

We have also had 9 in a 2 bed. Friends (family of 4) shared the 2nd bedroom. DH and I had the sofa bed, DS19, DS17 and DSfriend17 shared the king bed. No problems!

And both times all our names were on the reservation

 

[Deb & Bill]

We had 5 in a 1 bed. DH, me, DS17, DS13 and DNephew17. DN slept on an air bed...

All in one bed???? What are you, a family of little people??????

 

[susieh]

All in one bed???? What are you, a family of little people??????

er yes - i didnt write that very clearly did i

ok - DH and me in the king size bed, 2 sons on the pull out and our nephew on an air bed in the lounge with them.

not quite so little now!

 

[jaysue]

Maybe they are allowing 5 in a 1BR to get people to buy Disney bedding!

Cheers
jaysue

 

[doberlady]

Hi,

Does anyone know how many people are allowed in a 1 bedroom at OKW?>

There are 6 of us and 1 is a baby

 

[Sammie]

4 and one child under 3. You will need a 2 bedroom.

 

[DebbieB]

There is just a king bed and a queen sleep sofa in a 1 bedroom, so 6 will be too many. A 2 bedroom at OKW will have a king bed, 2 queens in the 2nd bedroom and the queen sleep sofa in the living room.

 

[DrTomorrow]

Maybe they are allowing 5 in a 1BR to get people to buy Disney bedding!

Cheers
jaysue

Right now I'm cynical enough to believe this.

Hmmmmm.......

MS: "Yes, we do allow more than four guests over the age of 3 in 1 BR Villa; however, extra bedding will not be provided. However, for a low daily rate of $20 per additional guest, we will provide sheets, a pillow and towels; for $40, we'll add an air mattress...."

 

[MiaSRN62]

In Nov '04, they let us book 5. Dh and myself, my 2 girls (11 and 13 at that time) and my teen son (17 at that time). He slept on an aerobed (there's plenty of room on the floor). We were on a waiting list for a 2 bedroom, but it never came through.
Now this was 11/04.....not sure if they've changed how lenient they are with this. I think 6 and a baby will be tight doberlady.