Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Cruelladeville]

 

[MOMOFMNM]

I had the same question thanks for asking! :confused

it is the same as the Buena Vista suites layout that we have all been in before with the living room/bedroom combo

 

[TEXASPRINCESSES]

of course I was kidding--wow--a flame first for me!!! I forgot to ask member services when on the phone checking availablity today--it seems silly tho as the points are the same no matter the number of folks (they certainly didn't discount my one bedroom points last year when there were only 3 of us) and since it isn't like we are doing 6 adults in a one bedroom--but of course I want to follow the rules--ideally we wanted to book two studios but none are available at VWL or BWV during the last week of may--we may have to stay at SSR but didn't want to--my parents haven't been to disney in over 20 years and they'll only be their 2 quick days so we like the boardwalk atmosphere....

what to do what to do!!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

A one bedroom is really crowded with four adults. We had four in a one bedroom at SSR, me, husband, SIL and my 11 yr old son. We tried to get a two bedroom, but none were available. Even though we were legal, we were NOT comfortable.

 

[susieh]

We've had 5 in a 1 bed 'space' twice - both times DH, me, 2 teenage sons and one other teenage lad (nephew or friend) - the second occasion we were actually in a 2bed lock-off with another family of 4 with 2 teenage daughters.

There is plenty of space for all of you - maybe Deb & BIll live in a mansion at home or maybe they are bigger than us but either way we felt we had plenty of space.

oh - and on both occasions everyone's name was on the ressie and we all had room keys.

Go for it - there's room for all of you and more - and enjoy! Don't let sour puss people put you off

 

[jarestel]

MS would be your best resource for definitively answering this question. You're likely to find differing opinions here.

Whether or not this would be "comfortable" or not is an entirely different matter of opinion and is best left to the individual families to determine their own comfort level.

 

[Poorman]

Don't let sour puss people put you off

Unnecessary comment.

She asked a question looking for advice, we gave our opinions,you gave yours. It should end at that.

 

[Plutofan]

The unwritten policy that can change anytime is that Disney will allow 5 of any age in a one bedroom but the 5th person will get no bed, towels, sheets etc. You should check with MS when you call to make sure this is still allowed. I have called several times and had no problem.

 

[Dean]

of course I was kidding--wow--a flame first for me!!! I forgot to ask member services when on the phone checking availablity today--it seems silly tho as the points are the same no matter the number of folks (they certainly didn't discount my one bedroom points last year when there were only 3 of us) and since it isn't like we are doing 6 adults in a one bedroom--but of course I want to follow the rules--ideally we wanted to book two studios but none are available at VWL or BWV during the last week of may--we may have to stay at SSR but didn't want to--my parents haven't been to disney in over 20 years and they'll only be their 2 quick days so we like the boardwalk atmosphere....

what to do what to do!!!!

If that's flames, you're pretty sheltered, LOL. But why would you think that 6 was bad and not 5 in a 1 BR? I don't see them as any different. I'd just get a 2 BR, you'll be glad you did. As for a points discount based on the number, that's not how it works. The points are for the room and if there were only 1 in a GV, it'd be the same and should be.

 

[crisi]

I think you'll be fine. If your daughter is small enough you can make up a bed in the closet for her. The catch will be sharing one bathroom for four adults and a child for what sounds like a whole two days. Having grown up in a home with five people and one bathroom, and having had our cousins, a family of five, visit for a week (that's six teenage girls and four adults with one bathroom), it always like people are used to being way too comfortable than is necessary.

(The other catch is actually liking each other enough to share a door and a coffee maker - as well as the bathroom).

 

[dianeschlicht]

The truth is, MS books 1 bedrooms for 5 all the time. You will NOT get extra bedding, but for 2 nights, it shouldn't be a major issue. Granted, BWV is a lot smaller than the 1 bedroom we had at OKW for one night with 5 adults. We were scheduled for 4 adults in a studio at OKW for one night (New Year's Eve), and a 5th adult decided to join us for the trip. It was no issue for the other 9 days of the trip, because we had a 2 bedroom for that, but NYE was the issue. I called MS, changed to a 1 bedroom, and they allowed the 5 in a 1 bedroom for that night. We brought along an airbed for the extra person for that night. There was no problem getting keys for all 5 for that night, and our DD put the airbed in the laundry room (possible at OKW, but not at BWV) for that one night. Even the bathroom situation was not an issue, since we had a late night, and no one got up terribly early New Year's Day. By the time 3 were done in the bathroom, the other 2 were just rising, so it was not an issue. We checked out of the 1 bedroom and into the 2 bedroom before heading out to the parks for the day, and everything was totally seamless. Perhaps you could reserve the 2 bedroom for those 2 nights only and then downsize to the 1 bedroom.

 

[Tollerwalker]

Wejust bought in SSR and are planning our first trip in spring 2007. We are 4 adults & a 4 year old and only want a one bedroom. The description says it sleeps 4. Are you allowed 5?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Member Services will allow five in a one bedroom. You won't get any additional bedding or linens. You should be okay.

 

[Tollerwalker]

Thanks! We are excited to go!

 

[fluffykim]

I just stayed in a 1 bed with 3 adults and found it JUST big enough.

I am going in Dec and got a 2bed for 4 adults and a 3.5 year old. I think the extra space will be much needed with the extra adult and the toddler.

The bathroom situation is one of the issues with the 1bed...the other is the space. Meaning, if the 2adults in the livingroom are still sleeping, you cant really go into the kitchen unless you are going to disturb them. Of course the Master bed folks make out like bandits, great bed, privacy and hot tub.

I think the 2 bedroom is well worth the points for the space you gain.

 

[Tollerwalker]

We only bought 200 points and and want to go on a cruise in 2008. We need all the points we can spare. Last time we were down we stayed in a room with two doubles at All Star with 3 adults and a toddler... a one bedroom at SSR will probably feel like a mansion

 

[fluffykim]

Everything is relative that is true. I have not stayed in anything but a "home away from home" since 1996...so I am sure the upgrade from All Star will be a mansion. You may not feel the same in 3years..haha

Have fun!

 

[Disney Doll]

You are allowed 4 people plus one child who is small enough to sleep in a Pack & Play.

 

[brunoflipper]

ok this is dangerous but i'm asking anyway...
we are a family of 5, we travel with our close friends who a family of 4... we have always shared a 2BR... our kids are all under 8... but now my daughter will be 3.5 years when go... our kids all love each, hell they think they are cousins... half the fun of the trip is all of us staying together... we even use a fairy godmother a couple of times at night to watch them all together...

so here it comes... what would you do? we have nine guests, 5 are all kids under 8 y.o., we don't want to break any rules but what is your opinion? 9 in a 2 bedroom, is it doable or unreasonable?

to be clear, the price savings (2BR vs. 1BR and a studio) does not matter... trying to bump up to a GV would be cost prohibitive not to mention difficult to schedule...

 

[dianeschlicht]

Of course, you already know 9 is against the rules, but IF MS will allow you to do it (they might or might not), you certainly could get by at OKW with the youngest one sleeping in the laundry room on an air mat. My question is would you WANT to? Since the youngest is still under 4, I personally see no problem with it, but since MS now requires the names of ALL people in a unit and pre-prints KTTW cards for each individual, I would say you need to check there first. I assume the 3.5 year old needs their own ticket to gain admission?

If you had an OKW GV, you could have most of the youngsters in one bedroom, and they would think they were in heaven!! The parents would probably appreciate the privacy as well.