Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Deb & Bill]

It also means that you can't have 6 or 5 plus one in the one bedroom. They will allow four plus one or five in the one bedroom. They do not provide towels or bedding for the fifth person.

I still have the feeling once Kidani Village opens that they could go back to only four plus one in the one bedroom.

 

[Dean]

Yes, that is what I am thinking as well.

Another question. If you did have 5 in a Studio, seems like you can use the dinning plan, could you use ME for all 5 as well?

IF they will book 5 in a studio, you can get the DDP and Me. But they rarely will do this any more. While you'll here a lot about DVC's official unofficial 5 in a 1 BR or 9 in a 2 BR, you will rarely hear that prior to this they WERE routinely allowing 5 in a studio, even 6 on occasion and 10 in a 2 BR, fortunately they have become more consistent in these areas. While I still don't personally agree with DVC allowing 5 in a 1 BR or 9 in a 2 BR, I certainly appreciate the other changes and am glad they are now at least consistent for the most part in spite of Twingle's experiences to the contrary. There will always be dishonest people that will go over, lie about it, take pets and say they're service animals, etc; but MS and sales doesn't need to contribute to these violations & overages as it makes it 100 times worse.

 

[Twingle]

MS is now "unofficially" allowing 5 persons in a 1 bedroom, even if one is over the age of 3. No additional bedding or linens is provided for the 5th person and the CM should tell you that. Some members bring an aero bed or something similar for the 5th person. All 5 occupants will be listed on the reservation and get a key card. DDP and ME are also available to them.

The 1 bedrooms at the AKV officially sleep 5. A "sleep chair" in the living room is provided for the 5th person.

Sorry you were told something different. If it happens again, either call back and talk to someone else or ask for a Supervisor. You are the first to report being told no for the 1 bedrooms. (But there have been several reports of CMs giving out bad info lately - I suspect some need more training).

It is true that MS will NOT allow 5 in a studio unless the 5th is an infant under the age of 3.

CRO/WDWTC will not book more than 4 into a studio or a 1 bedroom (except at AKV. But I don't think many of those have been made available to CRO/WDWTC for cash reservations.

Thank you for your prompt reply. I was trying to book a 1BR at either SSR or OKW for us, and I was told that no, no five in a 1BR. Fire Codes are what dictates that.

We have the points to do the 2BR, and next time I want to try to book a 1BR, I'll see what I'm told, and then speak with a Supervisor if need be.

I just wish it was the same across the board - which would help out with much confusion on lots of different things.

Thanks again.

 

[ranthony]

MS is now "unofficially" allowing 5 persons in a 1 bedroom, even if one is over the age of 3. No additional bedding or linens is provided for the 5th person and the CM should tell you that. Some members bring an aero bed or something similar for the 5th person. All 5 occupants will be listed on the reservation and get a key card.

Can anyone confirm if this is the "norm" at HHI or VB?

 

[mommy2taylor]

Ok, so now I have read postings since July enough to know this is touchy. My original plan was a family suite at All Star music 520 square ft. queen bed, queen pull out sofa and a pull out chair bed...
Here are the square ft of the villas
OKW - approx. 942 sq ft
BCV - approx. 726 sq ft
VWL - approx. 727 sq ft
BWV - approx. 712 sq ft
SSR - approx. 714 sq ft
AKV - Jambo House - Value 1 BR - approx. 629 sq ft
AKV - Jambo House - Standard 1 BR - approx. 710 sq ft
AKV - Kidani Village - approx. 807 sq ft

They have a king bed, and pull out queen.

I KNOW we will be completely comfortable in any of these villas. Our party is DH, Me DD -9, DD 6- and DS - just 4 (all of my kids are small for ages). We are cosidering trying to buy points (which based on my research will be about $150 off cost wise)
MY QUESTIONS:
1. Is this party arrangement allowed in a 1BR (always, sometimes,never, depends who you talk to )
2. If I book this will I have a problem with adding the DDP for 2 adults and 3 children?

3. am i asking something that is really frowned upon?

thank you for your time

 

[TenThousandVolts]

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MY QUESTIONS:
1. Is this party arrangement allowed in a 1BR (always, sometimes,never, depends who you talk to )

5 people over the age of 3 are OFFICIALLY allowed in a standard or higher 1br at AKV. The same party will most likely be UNOFFICIALLY allowed in a 1br at the other DVC resorts- but they will not provide bedding/towels for the 5th person.

2. If I book this will I have a problem with adding the DDP for 2 adults and 3 children?

If all 5 persons are on the reservation, they will allow you to get the DDp and use ME.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...MY QUESTIONS:
1. Is this party arrangement allowed in a 1BR (always, sometimes,never, depends who you talk to )
2. If I book this will I have a problem with adding the DDP for 2 adults and 3 children?
3. am i asking something that is really frowned upon?
...

1. It is currently allowed by DVC, but they could return to what the printed literature states - four in a one bedroom - except in the AKV one bedroom which can sleep five with the addition of the twin sleeper chair.
2. As long as they take your reservation AND they still offer DVC members the opportunity to purchase the DDP, you should be able to add it. Unless they change the requirements for members.
3. DVC currently allows five in a one bedroom, but they don't provide the bedding, towels, etc needed for the fifth person like TenThousandVolts states. You'll have to provide them. And you will not be able to get a rollaway.

 

[mommy2taylor]

ok that clears it up. i suppose if they take the names and birthdays and make the reservation I am fine. I have no issue with the beds/bedding/towels. thank you!

 

[twinme]

I have been kindly directed here for sleeping 5 in a one bedroom . I dislike any duplicity so if a fifth person does join us, should we call the DVC and add the name to our reservation. I am new to this, and don;t want to lose my reserv.either.! I have the idea about linens and such, no worries there. Just want a key for all. thanks

 

[Chuck S]

Absolutely call and add the fifth name, or else that person would not be given a room key, and would not be allowed to participate in EMH, room charging, or other WDW/DVC resort perks.

 

[ChelleinNC]

I KNOW we will be completely comfortable in any of these villas. Our party is DH, Me DD -9, DD 6- and DS - just 4 (all of my kids are small for ages). We are cosidering trying to buy points (which based on my research will be about $150 off cost wise)
MY QUESTIONS:
1. Is this party arrangement allowed in a 1BR (always, sometimes,never, depends who you talk to )
2. If I book this will I have a problem with adding the DDP for 2 adults and 3 children?

3. am i asking something that is really frowned upon?

thank you for your time

Just wanted to mention that pretty soon you'll be a party of 3 adults & 2 children as your DD9 is almost a Disney adult Shouldn't make a difference on the room, but it will with the DDP.

 

[dtheboys]

This is personal to me....When we bought the guide sold me DVC knowing I was a family of 5........ALL 5 of us was there when we toured, bought, and signed the papers.....
It was VERY clear to the guide that we would be staying in a STUDIO during and for ALL of our trips........the guide NEVER mentioned anything about limits in the studio........

 

[Deb & Bill]

This is personal to me....When we bought the guide sold me DVC knowing I was a family of 5........ALL 5 of us was there when we toured, bought, and signed the papers.....
It was VERY clear to the guide that we would be staying in a STUDIO during and for ALL of our trips........the guide NEVER mentioned anything about limits in the studio........

That's why you read the fine print before signing on the dotted line. All the sales literature states four in a one bedroom or studio. DVC Guides (especially the less experienced ones) are notorious for stretching the truth to get the sale.

twinme: Don't forget, you will not get any additional bedding or linens for the fifth person should they decide to join you on the trip. No rollaways. You will need to pay for any extra towels you require for the fifth person. UNLESS, you are staying in an AKV one bedroom (non-Value villa) which will legally sleep five with the fifth person sleeping in the twin sized sleeper chair in the living room.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I KNOW we will be completely comfortable in any of these villas. Our party is DH, Me DD -9, DD 6- and DS - just 4 (all of my kids are small for ages). We are cosidering trying to buy points (which based on my research will be about $150 off cost wise)
MY QUESTIONS:
1. Is this party arrangement allowed in a 1BR (always, sometimes,never, depends who you talk to )
2. If I book this will I have a problem with adding the DDP for 2 adults and 3 children?

3. am i asking something that is really frowned upon?

thank you for your time

My family is a very similar make up to yours (3 kids ages 8, 6, and 5) and we always stay in a 1-BR and are always comfortable. We have never had any issue booking...and we usually do the DDP. Not an issue, not even once. As others have said, MS "unofficially" allows this. We go about 3 times per year.

Whether or not this is something that is frowned upon...umm...yes and no. There are those here on the DIS that are staunch "by the rules" folks...the POS says 4 in a 1 BR, then it should be 4 in a 1 BR period. There are others who say...if it's OK with MS, it's ok with me.

Clearly, DVC execs saw this as a real need issue, as Kidani 1 BRs will now "legally" sleep 5. It remains to be seen what will happen once Kidani is open...will DVC say if you have 5 in 1 BR then you must be at AKV? Otherwise it is a 2 BR at other resorts? Time will tell.

Good luck and I hope you have a great vacation!

 

[Dean]

This is personal to me....When we bought the guide sold me DVC knowing I was a family of 5........ALL 5 of us was there when we toured, bought, and signed the papers.....
It was VERY clear to the guide that we would be staying in a STUDIO during and for ALL of our trips........the guide NEVER mentioned anything about limits in the studio........

DVC guides are among the best in the business. Ultimately though they get paid for selling timeshares. At the time you bought DVC was likely allowing 5 in a studio, they were until around the fall of 2001 or so. In order to support any contractual issues you'd have to have direct proof they specifically misled you, not just that they didn't correct your misperceptions. That proof would have to be written or video to hold up in court. The legal paperwork clearly says a studio is for 4 people and the product understanding checklist that you sign clearly spells it out.

 

[todd222222]

Let me get his straight.....

no Studios sleep 5 person over 3....either officially or unofficially when booked thru MS

 

[tomandrobin]

Let me get his straight.....

no Studios sleep 5 person over 3....either officially or unofficially when booked thru MS

Correct

 

[todd222222]

Correct

So if you do have 5 people in a studio what happens if you get caught? Do people get caught?

 

[tjkraz]

So if you do have 5 people in a studio what happens if you get caught? Do people get caught?

Since I've never done it, I can't comment on whether people get caught or what would happen. But I can tell you this:

* They will not issue room keys for more than 4 guests. Every guest (including toddlers) must present a room key in their name in order to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours.

* You can't buy the dining plan for anyone not listed on the reservation.

* The resort will not provide any rollaway beds or other temporary sleeping accommodations. Most DVC Studio rooms have one queen-sized bed plus a full-sized sofabed.

* The resort will not provide any additional towels or washcloths. A Studio is stocked with 4 of each.

 

[tomandrobin]

So if you do have 5 people in a studio what happens if you get caught? Do people get caught?

Never tried it, never will. Only OKW has two beds in the studio, the rest have one bed a sleep sofa.

A studio with 2 people is comfortable, 3 gets crowded, 5 would have to be ridiculously tight.

You can't check-in with 5 people.