Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Dean]

If properly disclosed to Member Services, I don't believe this will be allowed.

The informal "...plus one under the age of three" went away when DVC began allowing five occupants of any age in a One Bedroom villa. Even though AKV formally sleeps 5 guests, I have never seen anything to suggest that they will allow even more occupants beyond the posted limit.

While I tend to agree with you as I stated above, it is a little different. The 4 plus an infant vs 5 in a studio with an occupancy of 4 is a different situation than AKV. The true occupancy of certain 1 BR units there is 5 and if they stick to the way they do everything else, they well may allow 5 plus a child under 3. IMO they shouldn't and I hope they don't, but they very well may.

 

[robinb]

While I tend to agree with you as I stated above, it is a little different. The 4 plus an infant vs 5 in a studio with an occupancy of 4 is a different situation than AKV. The true occupancy of certain 1 BR units there is 5 and if they stick to the way they do everything else, they well may allow 5 plus a child under 3. IMO they shouldn't and I hope they don't, but they very well may.

I don't see why they shouldn't allow 6 to a 1-bedroom at AKV. 2 in the master, 2 on the fold out couch, 1 in the fold out chair and 1 in a pack-n-play. Now, all those people and only ONE bathroom might be scary! But they are all the same family which makes it easier.

 

[Dean]

I don't see why they shouldn't allow 6 to a 1-bedroom at AKV. 2 in the master, 2 on the fold out couch, 1 in the fold out chair and 1 in a pack-n-play. Now, all those people and only ONE bathroom might be scary! But they are all the same family which makes it easier.

Part of it was consistency related to the other resorts. The more in a unit the higher the wear and tear esp. if the unit is stuffed. Stuffing appears to increase wear and tear beyond just the numbers alone. And part is that I don't think they should allow the extra in any resort or unit, not just the AKV sleep 5 one BR. Those units aren't really built for 5 people, they just threw an extra chair in to make it sleep 5, not nearly the same IMO.

On a slightly similar note, we've had the discussion a few times about the King vs 2 beds in the Master. In the past the only resort I personally knew of that had 2 beds in the master was some of the 1 BR units at the Former Embassy on Maui. I just saw another that has that for some of their 2 BR units, but not all. It's the Escapes resort in Panama City.

 

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

We are looking to take 6 adults, one 3 year old and 3 under 3's - can we all stay in the 2 bedroom at SSR assuming the 3 under 3's are in pack and play?

Hope someone can help
Thanks

 

[Dean]

We are looking to take 6 adults, one 3 year old and 3 under 3's - can we all stay in the 2 bedroom at SSR assuming the 3 under 3's are in pack and play?

Hope someone can help
Thanks

Technically no but you should ask MS. It will be very crowded even if they allow it. I'd get a 2 BR and a studio.

 

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Thanks, we don't have enought points to get both so will ask MS about it.

 

[n2mm]

We are looking to take 6 adults, one 3 year old and 3 under 3's - can we all stay in the 2 bedroom at SSR assuming the 3 under 3's are in pack and play?

Hope someone can help
Thanks

I agree, call MS and ask them. I did a trip recently and we had 4 adults, one toddler just turning 3-year old and one infant (11 months). I called MS and asked if we could book a 1 bedroom at the BWV and they said yes and even questioned why I would ask as it didn't appear to be a problem. 2 adults on the king bed, plus the 3 year old sleeping with them. 2 adults on the queen pull out and infant in the pack n play. Of course the bathroom took some coordinating with 4 adults and 1 toddler, but since it's split, that does help alot. I would've never done it without checking with MS first. There was no problem checking in either. Only the adults got key cards. I really just wanted to do 2 studios, but my daughter wanted the kitchen and washer and said she would give up a bathroom for that option. It never felt crowded at all. I had no problem doing this with my adult kids, but probably would not do it with other relatives or friends.

 

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Again thanks for the info, originally we booked the 2 bedroom for me, my hubby and our daughter (17month), and my hubby's parents so plenty of room, now my sister in law wants to come with her hubby, 3 year old daughter and twin sons who will be 23 months when we go. We are staying for 15 nights and so don't have enough points to add any further accomodation. So we either all fit or they can't come. Will check with MS fingers crossed!!!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Technically, only one of the under 3's doesn't count towards occupancy. So if you have six adults, three children and one under the age of three (since only one counts), that makes nine plus one. I think you have too many.

 

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Rang MS and they went to check and we can do it! So SSR here we come! Thanks for everyones info.

 

[n2mm]

Rang MS and they went to check and we can do it! So SSR here we come! Thanks for everyones info.

I thought so. Bet you feel better that you called them and got a answer.

 

[Dean]

Rang MS and they went to check and we can do it! So SSR here we come! Thanks for everyones info.

Did you make the reservation? IF not, you may get a different answer when you call to do so as this is technically outside the DVC occupancy policy, even the expanded unofficial one. It's certainly reasonable given the makeup of the group but DVC is nothing if not inconsistent.

 

[becca-becca]

I have an occupancy question. We are going to WDW 12-20 through 12-26. We have reservations at AKV for a 2 BR and a studio for 13 people. We are mostly all arriving on Saturday. However, my DH, DM, DS and myself will be arriving on 12-19. My husbands parents are planning on having our two daughters ride with them and arrive on 12-20. I need to make a reservation for 12-19 only.

Originally, I did not think this would be a big deal, because we have only 25 points and plan to get a studio because it is basically to crash after a 14 hour drive before our real trip starts the next day.

However, after reading this thread, I am not sure.

My question is this (sorry it took me so long to get to it): if I book the studio, what happens if in December, my husbands parents decide to have the girls ride with us (8 and 5). Do I cancel or do we all stay in the studio. I don't want to do anything illegal to DVC, but do not want to borrow points now for something that probably won't happen. Since all we are doing is crashing, I don't want to get a 1BR for 40 points or 2 BR for even more and then just have 4 people in it. We would just get a room at a value, but we have 15 developers points we want to try to use and were going to use 10 of our 2008 points. The rest we are saving up for a cruise. I can use more, but would rather not.

I have to decide what room to get by Tuesday, because come December, I know I won't be able to change anything because it will all be full.

What would you suggest?

 

[Chuck S]

As you don't want to borrow points unless it is necessary, why not book a value resort room for the first night (like Pop Century) and when you know for sure if the Daughters are riding with you, you could add an extra conecting room, as long as you know a far enough out.

 

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Yes we added our extra guests in the same phone call. We weren't taking any chances, also booked ME for everyone. Relieved it is all sorted now.

 

[madelyn]

We are staying in a 1 bedroom in July at Saratoga Springs through an Interval International trade. My family is 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 9, 6 and 1), putting us officially within occupancy limits. However, my adult sister is joining us and I know that extra bedding and linens will not be provided and we can deal with that fine. We have had my sister along with my family (before my 3rd child was born and my 2nd was under 3 so we were within the occupancy limits then) but the sleeping arrangement will be the same. All of us in the bedroom and my sister on the sofa sleeper. My question is, how and when do I add everyone to the reservation? Since it is a trade, only my name is there for now. And in the past the trades were not even in the system until a few days before check-in. Is that still true? Also, my son is 9 but will turn 10 on July 21, the day after we check-in. I know that for park tickets he will be able to qualify for a child's ticket since it was purchased for him while he was still a child, but for Disney dining will he still be considered a child since he was a "child" at the time of check in? He would actually prefer to eat the kid's meals anyway.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I think you are over occupancy by adding your sister. You may need to find another studio or other room for her. DVC has allowed five in a one bedroom, but not six. Officially a one bedroom at SSR sleeps four. They have been allowing one child under the age of three. DVC has expanded that to make it one additional person over the four people limit, but no bedding or towels are provided. So it's not five plus one under the age of three. It's just four plus one.

If you purchase a ticket for your son to use when he is 9, he can continue to use that ticket until it is used up.

 

[madelyn]

Thanks! I know my family plus my adult sister is officially over the occupancy limits but from skimming the past responses, it seems that people have been able to go over those limits a bit and they are told just to provide your own bedding and towels. I will be upfront about it and let them know who is in the room which others seem to have done and I will need to in order to get keys for all as well as possibly Disney dining. It is not within the budget to get a studio just for my sister and we would prefer her to stay with us anyhow. Since we did a timeshare exchange we really can't add a second unit to the reservation in a conventional way or cancel this one and get a larger unit if available. My main question was how do I notify them who is in the room since I am not a DVC member and cannot contact member services, nor is it a cash reservation made through Disney reservations. I realize that if I show up at the desk and tell them who we have they can kick my sister out and we would have to get a room for her off-site someplace but has that really ever happened to anyone? So since my son will be 9 at check-in, do we pay child or adult prices for Disney Dining should I add it on?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Sorry, Madelyn, you are over the occupancy limits at SSR. You can't have six in a one bedroom built for four. It's not permitted. Since you did a timeshare exchange for a room too small, you need to exchange it for one that fits your family - a two bedroom villa.

 

[Chuck S]

Madelyn, have you received your paperwork/confirmation from Interval International yet? There should be a contact number there for DVC Member services, as an exchanger, you are allowed to contact Member Services, and you will need to do so in order to add the dining plan.

Explain what you want to do, if it is allowed by them, fine, if not, then you will need to make other arrangements for your sister, either a studio or a room at another resort, and you can decide where to meet up in the parks.