Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[dianeschlicht]

We probably won't do the two studios again. We want them to try a new resort, so we are going to do the 9 in a two bedroom (our friends who are DVC owners too did this at OKW a couple weeks ago and said it worked out great for them). I think it will be nice to to all be together. I just didn't have the points to do it this year, but we are saving up for our trip in 2 years.

Pixie Dust to All!
DJ

Just be aware that you may not be allowed to reserve a 2 bedroom for 9 when all are over the age of 3. If they don't let you do this, and you are one KTTW short, you will have difficulty with EMH.

 

[susieh]

they do let you have 9 in a 2 bed. I've done it with 4 adults and 5 teenagers (ages 14,17,17,18,19).

All names were on the reservations and all had room keys

 

[mikesmom]

they do let you have 9 in a 2 bed. I've done it with 4 adults and 5 teenagers (ages 14,17,17,18,19).

All names were on the reservations and all had room keys

and may I say you are a brave person

 

[westjones]

they do let you have 9 in a 2 bed. I've done it with 4 adults and 5 teenagers (ages 14,17,17,18,19).

All names were on the reservations and all had room keys

I called MS and they said that 9 in a 2 bedroom is just fine. My friends did it this past month and said it worked great and they never felt crowded. I know it would work great for us. All the kids would end up in the living room in sleeping bags and have a slumber party all week! They will just love it!

DJ

 

[Doctor P]

I called MS and they said that 9 in a 2 bedroom is just fine. My friends did it this past month and said it worked great and they never felt crowded. I know it would work great for us. All the kids would end up in the living room in sleeping bags and have a slumber party all week! They will just love it! DJ

Just more slippage I guess in our membership. I guess I just don't understand what the legal documents mean and why we have to sign them if they are going to be ignored.

 

[bpmorley]

Just more slippage I guess in our membership. I guess I just don't understand what the legal documents mean and why we have to sign them if they are going to be ignored.

I still don't see the big deal

 

[Dean]

I still don't see the big deal

Partly because there are additional costs and usage related to room stuffing and partly because we've entrusted DVC with our home away from home and feel if they violate the rules in one area, why not in other areas that are even more important.

 

[bpmorley]

Partly because there are additional costs and usage related to room stuffing and partly because we've entrusted DVC with our home away from home and feel if they violate the rules in one area, why not in other areas that are even more important.

And again, I still don't see the big deal

 

[Doctor P]

We signed a contract that we all agreed to abide by, and DVC has a legal responsibility to enforce. The condo declarations and the POS are our only legal protections. If they choose not to enforce occupancy limits, then anything else in the POS is also at risk of not being adhered to or enforced (e.g., no home resort advantage, forfeiture of all points for any cancellation at any time). You get the idea. Occupancy of units matters for demand on resort facilities and wear and tear on units. In addition, we all signed a contract that we would abide by certain occupancy limits. Just do it.

 

[bpmorley]

That's ok. Until DVC enforces it I'll keep putting 5 in a studio.

 

[dianeschlicht]

And again, I still don't see the big deal

You would not feel it was a big deal to not have some of the other things offered, like home resort booking priveledge or higher dues? I think it IS a big deal when wear and tear causes us more costs in breakage etc. Extra people means extra wear and tear.

 

[Nanajo1]

I’m afraid the POS we signed will become as effective as a NFL contract. Only as good as the team owners/DVC management want it to be.

 

[Dean]

That's ok. Until DVC enforces it I'll keep putting 5 in a studio.

And there in is the other half of the problem. Personal benefit over personal responsibility.

 

[bpmorley]

And there in is the other half of the problem. Personal benefit over personal responsibility.

And I'll have to find some people. I don't have 5 in my family. Maybe some homeless bums would like a stay in WDW.

 

[Dean]

And I'll have to find some people. I don't have 5 in my family. Maybe some homeless bums would like a stay in WDW.

I thought some already were, LOL.

 

[susieh]

I dont want this post to sound like it is getting at anyone or offend anyone but I have a couple of genuine questions for those who object to putting 5 in a 1 bed apartment etc.

Do you think there is more wear and tear from 5 sensible adults who only use the apartment as a base and spend the vast majority of the time out in the parks etc or from a family of 4 who spend most of their time at the resort - maybe kids climbing on furniture with buckles on their shoes and damaging the fabric etc - and who use the cooker etc and spill things on the upholstery and carpets?

Do you think beds need replacing more often when 2 large adults (sometimes very large adults) or 3 children sleep in them?

I don't think it is as simple as occupancy numbers. It also depends on how you use the apartment and other factors such as those above.

 

[Dean]

I dont want this post to sound like it is getting at anyone or offend anyone but I have a couple of genuine questions for those who object to putting 5 in a 1 bed apartment etc.

Do you think there is more wear and tear from 5 sensible adults who only use the apartment as a base and spend the vast majority of the time out in the parks etc or from a family of 4 who spend most of their time at the resort - maybe kids climbing on furniture with buckles on their shoes and damaging the fabric etc - and who use the cooker etc and spill things on the upholstery and carpets?

Do you think beds need replacing more often when 2 large adults (sometimes very large adults) or 3 children sleep in them?

I don't think it is as simple as occupancy numbers. It also depends on how you use the apartment and other factors such as those above.

The simple answer to your question is yes, I feel there's more wear and tear and thus higher dues and have some indications of that from other timeshare directions as well. Obviously one slob can cause more damage than 5 well behaved people so it's the aggregate issue over time. The real question is whether 5 well behaved people cause more damage than 4 (or whatever variation you want to consider). And the answer is yes and MORE than just 20% more damage. And since there are rules involved with legal implications, I don't feel anyone should have the right to pick and chose which group is OK to go over and which is not. It is also my opinion that ON AVERAGE, those willing to stuff the room are less likely to take care of it.

Some will say there are other things that also cause increased wear and tear and while that's correct, IMO, it has no bearing on this discussion unless it's directly related to this issue. And all the factors that would have a direct relationship to room stuffing that I can think of would be on the negative side, not the positive.

 

[dianeschlicht]

The simple answer to your question is yes, I feel there's more wear and tear and thus higher dues and have some indications of that from other timeshare directions as well. Obviously one slob can cause more damage than 5 well behaved people so it's the aggregate issue over time. The real question is whether 5 well behaved people cause more damage than 4 (or whatever variation you want to consider). And the answer is yes and MORE than just 20% more damage. And since there are rules involved with legal implications, I don't feel anyone should have the right to pick and chose which group is OK to go over and which is not. It is also my opinion that ON AVERAGE, those willing to stuff the room are less likely to take care of it.

Some will say there are other things that also cause increased wear and tear and while that's correct, IMO, it has no bearing on this discussion unless it's directly related to this issue. And all the factors that would have a direct relationship to room stuffing that I can think of would be on the negative side, not the positive.

Dean, this is the most common sense explanation I have read on this thread ever!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I agree, Diane. Good answer, Dean.

 

[Figment2]

Great answer, Dean! Couldn't agree more!

Cyn