Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[HAPPY-AT-DISNEY]

i was told by someone at Disney that the occupancy limits are set by the fire Marshall..if Disney allowed more people, and gave extra linens for them..then they are, in essence, giving permission to break the law?

 

[Mommyof3cuties]

Hello,
I'm a renter that is having a hard time finding a villa at the resorts we want for May (apparently I'm not the only one who likes that month, lol). We could get a hotel, but I'm trying to talk my hubby into trying DVCs for later purchase. We could move our trip to Oct., but my daugher will be turning 3 in Sept. and that is going to mean tons of changes to reservations. Are there any studios or 1 bdrms that accommodate 5? I've looked but can't find it listed. Yet, I know with the hotels that POR does even though it's not publicized a lot. Any lesser known facts like this would help me reschedule.

Thanks!

 

[2giddy4wdw]

You might want to check to see if you can get a crib for the little one, I know that they allow that. I know that in the one and two bedrooms at DVC have a pack and play crib in every room. Also some of the other resorts (Yacht Club for one) have two queen beds and a daybed. You can go to allearsnet.com and look at all of the resorts. I hope that this helped in some way!!!

 

[mom2alix]

Both the studios and one bedrooms officially accomodate 4 plus a child under 3, so it sounds like you should be fine in either one.

If your DD won't sleep in the pack and play (mine wouldn't at that age), you might look for one of those little sleeping bags with the attached air mattress for her. They work really well and my DD thought it was a special treat to sleep in her own little bed.

 

[mimimascio]

I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I've thinking of either renting or purchasing DVC points, however, when I look at the points chart, I notice that I will need a minimum of 2 bedrooms to accomodate 5. Will they allow 2 adults and 3 children (1 is a baby) in either a studio or 1 bedroom?

Thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I've thinking of either renting or purchasing DVC points, however, when I look at the points chart, I notice that I will need a minimum of 2 bedrooms to accomodate 5. Will they allow 2 adults and 3 children (1 is a baby) in either a studio or 1 bedroom?

Thanks!

Member Services will allow five in a one bedroom and four in a studio. However, one child under the age of three will not count towards that number. In a studio you will have either one queen sized bed and one double sleeper sofa (VWL, BCV, BWV or SSR) or two queen sized beds (OKW). A one bedroom will have a king sized bed and one queen sized sleeper sofa.

You will get four bath towels, two hand towels and four face cloths in either the one bedroom or studio. DVC and Disney will not provide extra bedding or linen. You can purchase an extra towel package for $6.

You will have a washer and dryer in your one bedroom villa. You will have access to a washer and dryer when you stay in a studio.

 

[Doctor P]

Member Services will allow five in a one bedroom and four in a studio. However, one child under the age of three will not count towards that number.

Though it won't matter in the case we are talking about, I don't believe this is an accurate statement for the one bedroom. It is true that you can have 4 plus a child in a studio, but, from what has been previously posted, you cannot have FIVE plus a child in a one bedroom. The limit is five regardless of age as I understand it, and the concession was that all five could be over the age of three.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I think you are right again, Doctor P.

 

[MrCheesy]

As I continue to ponder purchasing into SSR I worry about booking for my family of 5. It appears from what I've received that I'll be required to book a two bedroom every time since maximum occupancy for the studio's and one-bedrooms are 4. Is this true? If so, anyway around it (like not telling them 5 people are coming)? Thanks for everybody's help today. This board is great!

 

[NYMomof4]

We have 5 also and my guide said 5 in a 1 bdrm was ok-but it does not say that in the official policy so that could change. How old are your kids? I would guess that as they get older you would want a 2 bdrm anyway, but 2 studios may also be an option for a few less points. We generally need 2 rooms anyway wherever we travel. If you have one under 3-the studios are fine.

 

[MrCheesy]

The kids are 2 1/2, 5, & 6 so one bedroom should be OK for a few years. I just didn't know if it would be allowed. Thanks.

 

[greenban]

The kids are 2 1/2, 5, & 6 so one bedroom should be OK for a few years. I just didn't know if it would be allowed. Thanks.

As others have said, it is contrary to the written policy in our POS.

However, currently they have been allowing 5 in a 1 BR, provided you supply the bedding. They will issue everyone a KTTW card as well, and all (or none) can partake of DVC-DP.

Also, for the past year or so, MS advisors have told me that they will allow 4 and 1 under 3 years of age in a studio. I find this way too crowded to care, but they currently allow it.

I also agree with the previous poster who said, as your kids get older you will WANT the 2 Bedroom. 5 sharing a single bathroom get tiring very quickly!

Hope this helps!

-Tony

 

[MagicForMe]

I have a reservation for a 1 bedroom villa at BCV for my parents. They are bringing along my 3 nieces (their grandchildren) - ages 8, 9 and the baby who is 1 so that's 4 + infant. Now, I had planned to join them for three nights. I know that MS will allow 5 in a 1 bedroom because I rented points last year to a family of 5 (all over 3). If I join my parents, that will make 5 + infant and it crossed my mind that they might not allow it? When they say 5 is allowed, do they count an infant? Any help is appreciated as I cannot call MS until Monday morning to check this out and I need to let my parents know. I hope there is hope for me. I don't have enough points left to get a studio for myself. Thank you.

 

[Dean]

That is correct, it's 5 not 6. It's not 5 plus an infant.

 

[senecabeach]

Can you change to OKW or SSR with the available pts.

 

[MagicForMe]

Thank you for the replies. I hadn't thought it would be a problem but then it hit me out of the blue. I should have thought it through before now. I don't think there will be availability (June) but if there is I will try to get 2 studios instead of the 1 bdr. What a shame to be split up though. Oh well. senecabeach as you say I could see about OKW or SSR and try to make more of my points there. Time to think. Thanks.

 

[NMW]

I would call and ask MS. It's ultimately up to them. We have friends who stayed in a 1 bdr twice with 6, but 2 of the 6 were infant twins, under 3, who both slept in pack and plays. When the twins turned 3 last year, they bought more points for 2 bdr stays. I should say that it was 2 adults and 4 young (under 7) children, including the infants, don't know if that changes anything. They were honest with MS though. Even if they let you do it, you would probably be really tight in there. You might be more comfortable with the 2 studios, but I can understand not wanting to split up with the party you have. What about a 2 bedroom? Good luck!

 

[wdwstar]

I was just thinking where everyone would sleep, the infant in a pack & play and even if you and the two other children in the master bedroom in the king bed, do you really want to put your parents on the pull out couch ? Those pull out couches are not the greatest unless you are staying at SSR with those nice foam pull out couches. Good Luck I had a ressies one time for the four of us in a studio & MS made a mistake and put 6 people on the ressies so nothing is impossible

 

[mark&sue]

Is a two bed an option? Then you can all be together. We love the two bedrooms for two families as we like to share the dining area of an evening and chill out with a picnic and wine!!

Hope it all works out for you.


Susan

 

[castleri]

If MS says okay to the 5 + an infant I would try for OKW 1 BR - put Mom and Dad in the master bedroom You and 1 child on the pull out sofa, 1 child on the love seat or on a bed made out of the sofa and love seat cushions on the floor and the infant in the pack and play. You would need to bring extra sheets and the bathroom usage could be a problem but it could be done. I wouldn't try to fit everyone into a 1 BR at BCV though. Good luck.