Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[vicki_c]

I thought it was crowded in a studio with 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids under 10. There's not much room there at all once the sofa bed is opened. I think you would have to put an air mattress out by the door or between the BR sink and the kitchenette. I wouldn't do it just because of the space factor.

And also, I don't know if they allow that in a studio anyway - the official policy is 4, but I've heard others say CMs said they could have 5 - I think that was referring to a 1 BR though.

 

[culli]

Can 5 people fit in a SSR Studio? Is there room for a small twin-size air mattress? Is it even allowed?

Wow that would be cramped. I think you might be able to get 5 "legal" if one was under 3. As far as room goes I would ask you how you would feel with 5 people in your average size hotel room? I feel the studios are a little bigger but I wouldn't want to do it unless it was just a few days and the only thing we planned on doing was crashing. I'm thinking of the college road trip days, just crash and fight for the shower (if we showered that is ).

 

[Deb & Bill]

Can 5 people fit in a SSR Studio? Is there room for a small twin-size air mattress? Is it even allowed?

Limits on studios are rather strict. Four plus one under the age of three.

 

[bpmorley]

Can 5 people fit in a SSR Studio? Is there room for a small twin-size air mattress? Is it even allowed?

Yes you can get 5 in a studio, but there is no room for the air mattress. Someone is getting the floor

 

[dianeschlicht]

You will be allowed 5 in a 1 bedroom but without extra bedding. As far as I know, 5 will NOT be allowed in a studio. I can't imagine where you would put the 5th one in an SSR studio anyway, or any DVC studio for that matter.

 

[ChelleinNC]

Can 5 people fit in a SSR Studio? Is there room for a small twin-size air mattress? Is it even allowed?

As previously mentioned, 5 are not allowed unless one is a child under 3.

However, did want to let you know that we used a twin aerobed in a SSR studio last June. DD & DS will not share a bed, so one got the sofa sleeper and the other got the aero bed. There wasn't much room, but it went in the corner of the room between the table and the patio door. During the day we stood it up and leaned it against the wall.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

I thought it was crowded in a studio with 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids under 10. There's not much room there at all once the sofa bed is opened. I think you would have to put an air mattress out by the door or between the BR sink and the kitchenette. I wouldn't do it just because of the space factor.

Most definitely in agreement here. We felt very cramped in a studio for 2nights at AKV with 2 adults and 2 kids (12 & 9). It was such a relief when we finally switched into a 1 br for the rest of the vacation.

 

[Hunclemarco]

Hello
I'm not sure if we get different responses from different members of Member Services, but i was told two weeks ago that due to insurance/fire regulations, the Max number in a SSR Studio was 4. There is a 5 person Maximum allowed in a one bedroom.

Hope this helps.
Mark

 

[westjones]

Hello
I'm not sure if we get different responses from different members of Member Services, but i was told two weeks ago that due to insurance/fire regulations, the Max number in a SSR Studio was 4. There is a 5 person Maximum allowed in a one bedroom.

Hope this helps.
Mark

And they are allowing 9 in a 2 bedroom (we have a reservation for 9 in a two bedroom starting this coming Sunday at BCV).

I think the only place they allow 5 in a studio is at BWV (we did that two years ago), but I don't know if they have changed the policy.

DJ

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hello
I'm not sure if we get different responses from different members of Member Services, but i was told two weeks ago that due to insurance/fire regulations, the Max number in a SSR Studio was 4. There is a 5 person Maximum allowed in a one bedroom.

Hope this helps.
Mark

And they are allowing 9 in a 2 bedroom (we have a reservation for 9 in a two bedroom starting this coming Sunday at BCV).

I think the only place they allow 5 in a studio is at BWV (we did that two years ago), but I don't know if they have changed the policy.

DJ

Once again, while MS will allow a fifth person in the one bedroom, DVC WILL NOT provide the towels and bedding that fifth person would need. You will have to provide that yourself. Officially, only AKV has one bedrooms that sleep 5. Value one bedrooms at AKV will sleep only four.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Just to add to Deb's statement...IF you are flying and planning on bringing bedding and an inflatable bed for another person, you will be spending more on the extra luggage charges than you would be saving on the room! With most airlines charging for the second bag, and some charging for the first one, that could make a HUGE difference in the cost of getting your things to the resort. It wouldn't be worth it to me to haul bed and bedding besides. Now if one of the children was small and could sleep on the sofa cushions on the floor....maybe. I think the "4 in a studio" should be a firm number. I even think it should apply to children over the age of 2. That's more restrictive than what Disney currently allows. If you need room for 5, get a 1 bedroom if you wish, but be aware that you will need to travel with that extra bedding and luggage unless you are at OKW and have the possibility of a small one sleeping on the love seat.

 

[Brian Noble]

you will be spending more on the extra luggage charges than you would be saving on the room!

Moving from a 1BR to a 2BR is only $50? Who knew?



(Yes, the bag charges add to the cost, but $25 each way isn't going to break the bank.)

 

[dianeschlicht]

Moving from a 1BR to a 2BR is only $50? Who knew?



(Yes, the bag charges add to the cost, but $25 each way isn't going to break the bank.)

$100 at some airlines per bag beyond the first.

 

[Brian Noble]

Which one? From an article today at MSNBC:

On domestic flights, most airlines still allow passengers to check a single bag for free. Exceptions to this rule include American, United, US Airways and Spirit, all of whom charge $15 for the first bag you wish to check. Beyond that first bag, you'll have to pay on nearly every airline. On AirTran, it's $10 for a second bag; on JetBlue, it's $20; and on American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Spirit, United and US Airways, you'll pay $25.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25459587/

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Which one? From an article today at MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25459587/

I think perhaps the better question was which ones?

Airlines want you to pack less - or pay more - USATODAY.com
For bags weighing 71 to 99 pounds, Spirit will start charging $100, ... Airline, Charge for first extra bag, Charge per overweight bag of 51-70 lbs. ...
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Baggage Allowance
Updated Checked Bag Fees ... $100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags ... please contact an American Airlines representative to ensure your ...
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Baggage fees for major airlines
American charges $100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags and $200 ... A second bag costs $25. International travelers are permitted two checked ...
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Airlines are introducing new baggage policies/fees ...
May 6, 2008 ... Here are some of the airlines who now have new baggage policies: ... or those weighing more than 50 lbs. now cost $100 per bag each way. ...
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Breakdown of boardbag charges by airline, BOARDBAG BLUES | Surfline
$100 to 150. One-way per bag. Price varies with destination. Lufthansa .... I'm from Argentina the cost for board is totally ridiculous for us boards cost ...
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United to start charging for second bag - News- msnbc.com
Feb 5, 2008 ... Investors have urged airlines to pass on the higher costs of fuel onto ... United will charge all customers $100 per bag for up to four ...
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American Airlines to add $25 bag fee - Travel - LATimes.com
Apr 28, 2008 ... American's fee, $25 per bag each way, will start May 12, the company said... ... Third, fourth and fifth bags will cost $100 each. ...
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Airlines charging travelers for more extras on flightsMar 9, 2008 ... Many airlines already charge $2 per bag for curbside check-in. ... A third bag will cost $100. The airline's most-frequent fliers, ...
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Airlines Tack On Even More Fees (Deal of the Day: Personal Finance ...Delta, for example, just increased fees for everything from curbside check-in (now $3 a bag; it was free) and oversized bags ($150, up from $100) to phone ...
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New Southwest Airlines ad campaign targets other airlines' fees ...Jun 2, 2008 ... $25 to check a second bag (each way), up from $0. $150 to change a nonrefundable ticket, up from $100. OTHER AIRLINES ...
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Travel | Check on airlines' extra fees before buying ticket ...May 5, 2008 ... Travelers have to be more strategic to avoid some airline fees. ... If a bag weighs more than 50 pounds, you'll pay $100 per piece. ...
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Let it go...

 

[Brian Noble]

I think perhaps the better question was which ones?

But those are charges for overweight bags, and are not new---$50-100 per way per overweight bag has been typical for some time now. Diane suggested that someone might pay $100 for any second bag, regardless of weight.

 

[westjones]

My SIL is bringing an inflatable float/lounge for her son to sleep on. At Grandma's house the kids all sleep right on the floor. It is amazing how kids can fall asleep just about anywhere.

DJ

 

[madelyn]

Just wanted to update that Member Services is allowing our party of 3 adults and 3 kids (ages 9, 6 and 1 year) in a 1 bedroom at Saratoga Springs July 20-27. They did highlight that they would not be providing the towels/bedding for the extra person.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Just wanted to update that Member Services is allowing our party of 3 adults and 3 kids (ages 9, 6 and 1 year) in a 1 bedroom at Saratoga Springs July 20-27. They did highlight that they would not be providing the towels/bedding for the extra person.

We had three adults and one junior in a one bedroom villa at SSR a while back. It was way crowded. I hope you enjoy your stay because I know I wouldn't have a good time with a villa that crowded.

And they won't be providing extra towels or bedding for the extra TWO people. I'm sure the baby will need a bath now and then.

 

[madelyn]

With the ages of our kids now it should not be a problem. We were in a single hotel room with 2 double beds a few weeks ago for a couple of nights for a weekend trip visiting family. Now that was CROWDED!