Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[dianeschlicht]

I know that others may need more room. But my family is very comfy in a one bedroom. The two boys sleep in the living room. My husband and I sleep in the big room as well as my step daughter on her blowup. The room seems very large to us and hubby and I get plenty of privacy at home so sharing with our daughter is nice and she enjoys it. She is 12. I hope they stay lax on the rule because when we bought in our seller was very lax on this point and said there would be no problem.

Just don't be too surprised or too put out if and when DVC starts to enforce the policy in the documents you signed upon joining. I really would hate to have anyone miss out on things like EMH or something of that nature because they were adding people to the room who were not on the reservation. I really see nothing wrong with it IF DVC allows it, but if we are told "NO, only 4 to a 1 bedroom", then I think you will have problems if you try to break that rule.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I know that others may need more room. But my family is very comfy in a one bedroom. The two boys sleep in the living room. My husband and I sleep in the big room as well as my step daughter on her blowup. The room seems very large to us and hubby and I get plenty of privacy at home so sharing with our daughter is nice and she enjoys it. She is 12. I hope they stay lax on the rule because when we bought in our seller was very lax on this point and said there would be no problem.

Ditto for us. It really just depends on your family as to whether you will be comfortable. We just purchased and our guide also said 5 in a 1 bedroom is allowed. I, of course know the official occupancy is 4 and they may choose to enforce that. My youngest is only 3 years old- I think in another few years we will graduate to a 2 bedroom but for now- a 1 bedroom is fine. In years past we have slept 5 to a value resort room & 5 to a tent while camping- so 5 in a 1 br is better than ok for us.

 

[disney-super-mom]

So a family of five always has to book a 2 bedroom or Grand Villa?

What about at the new AKV - will a family of 5 be able to book a 1 bedroom there?

Thanks.

 

[Granny]

So a family of five always has to book a 2 bedroom or Grand Villa?

What about at the new AKV - will a family of 5 be able to book a 1 bedroom there?

Thanks.

Since this thread deals with occupancy, it will probably be locked shortly. Don't take it personally...it's just one of those topics where you get the answer and the thread is locked.

The answer is for all DVC resorts except AKV the occupancy limit of a 1BR is 4. Disney has also allowed five if at least one of the party is under 3 years old so they can sleep in the pack n play crib. They will not provide extra towels or bedding for a fifth person.

I believe AKV will officially allow 5 in a 1BR. I'll defer to the AKV experts on that.

 

[zulaya]

In existing resorts, technically, you'd need a 2BR because they only provide towels and bedding for 4 people in a 1BR (unless you have 1 under 3 yrs that can sleep in a Pack N Play).

Supposedly AKV will have 1BR that sleep 5. I'd read greenban's post for the latest and greatest, but I want to say that not all 1BR will have the convertible chair to sleep that 5th person. But there are supposed to be some 1BR that will have it so you will have sleeping arrangements for 5.

If you are a member, you'd be better off calling your guide for more info.

And honestly, the extra space in a 2BR...so worth it. We are a family of 4. It's nice for the kids to have their own bedroom and have the living room open. JMO.

 

[mamaprincess]

Most of the 1 bedroom villas at AKV will officially sleep 5. I'm not sure if the DVCs in AKL will be large enough for 5 but I know all of them in the new DVC building will sleep 5 officially.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Thanks for the answers!

I just wanted to make sure that I understood this correctly. We're planning a trip with my brother's family (they are a family of five). Anyway, I didn't know if it would be better to book a grand villa for all of us (might be a little "too" much togetherness if you know what I mean), or if I should book seperate rooms.

 

[JWG]

Thanks for the answers!

I just wanted to make sure that I understood this correctly. We're planning a trip with my brother's family (they are a family of five). Anyway, I didn't know if it would be better to book a grand villa for all of us (might be a little "too" much togetherness if you know what I mean), or if I should book seperate rooms.

My parents booked a 2BR and 3 additional studios for a week (7 nights) for fewer points than the Grand Villas (BWV). It depends on what you're looking for. While the GV's are very nice (haven't stayed at one but have lived through those that have), they're a point drain. Another option for a family of 5 is two studios, which w/o points in front of me I can't verify but it may also be fewer points than a 2 BR.

 

[DisneyMama27]

Apparently, SOME DVC resorts will allow 5 in a 1BR. We are staying at BWV with 5 in July. DH asked and MS said it's fine. Maybe because 3 are kids? I don't know - we didn't argue! I would ask which ones will do that - may depend on the floor plan and sq.ft. Good Luck!

 

[Deb & Bill]

My parents booked a 2BR and 3 additional studios for a week (7 nights) for fewer points than the Grand Villas (BWV). It depends on what you're looking for. While the GV's are very nice (haven't stayed at one but have lived through those that have), they're a point drain. Another option for a family of 5 is two studios, which w/o points in front of me I can't verify but it may also be fewer points than a 2 BR.

But since two studios will not connect and may not be close to each other, if you want to be together, you'll need the two bedroom.

Apparently, SOME DVC resorts will allow 5 in a 1BR. We are staying at BWV with 5 in July. DH asked and MS said it's fine. Maybe because 3 are kids? I don't know - we didn't argue! I would ask which ones will do that - may depend on the floor plan and sq.ft. Good Luck!

MS has allowed five in a one bedroom, but they will not provide additional bedding or linens. You'll still only get four bathtowels, two hand towels and four face cloths. No rollaways will be provided for the fifth person.

 

[bpmorley]

They've even allowed 5 in a studio. I never see what the big deal is about having an extra person in a room. In Dec we're only going to have 5 in a 2bdr, so that should help even out 3-5 in a 1bdr groups

 

[hsmamato2]

Oh no,I hope the thread stays open... I'm curious to see if the predicted changes to policy will happen,and what impact the AKV will have on other places, I haven't even become a member(yet) but I'm obsessed with DVC right now.....

 

[eeyoresmom]

We have 4 kids but will only be bringing DD 11 and DS 9 on our next trip (oldest DD is in college and middle DD is visiting Grandma) At first I was so excited to plan a trip for an "average sized' family, now not so much I keep going back on the 1 bedroom vs. studio option. DH and I always stay in a studio when we go alone for a weekend. All other trips have been with all 4 kids so we've always gotten a 2 bedroom or 2 regular hotel rooms. We will most likely get the DDP, so the kitchen is not a huge factor. The frugal side of me keeps saying " you finally fit in a studio, save the points and book the studio!" BUT....10 days with no quiet time or seperation time from the kiddos? I'm really not considering ammenities ( washer/dryer, full kitchen,etc.) anymore, just wondering how other families manage over longer vacations. For those of you who stay in studios, any tips? TIA

 

[CarolMN]

Up to you, but 10 days with 4 people (even 4 who like each other a lot) in one room is too much for me. Even the kiuds might need a little alone time and there is no way to do it in a studio! Those "saved" points may not seem so great if you have to be around crabby people, LOL.

 

[Boston5602]

Could you save some of the points and split the stay part studio part 1 bedroom ?

 

[tiggercrew]

If you were planning a short trip I think a studio would be ok, but 10 days is a long time to be in such tight quarters.

Good luck with your decision and enjoy your trip!

 

[Deb & Bill]

The only time we get a studio is if we don't have enough points for the one bedroom. Get the one bedroom for the confort.

 

[justKim]

I agree with the 1 bedroom plan. We had to split our last stay and ended the trip in a studio. Our DS 7 has asked that we never get a studio again!

 

[Lesia]

well, we stayed at FW in our camper for 2 weeks over Christmas. It is less than 200 sq feet, and we are still living!!

 

[dtheboys]

We have never had a problem w/ a studio....we are not in the room very much.
We're a family of four...
We have always stayed in a studio, and we did just fine.....