Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[westjones]

Here's my situation. We are staying in a studio at BWV at the end of September. It will by myself, DH, DD3 and niece6. We decided to bring our niece to make our daughters trip more memorable. Yesterday we were asked if we had ever considered having more children. I am unable to have anymore and the one we have was a miracle to begin with. A friend has a great niece age 6 who's mother has leukemia and will not make it much longer. The nearest and youngest relative is 65, there are no other relatives so we were asked if we would consider adopting her. Of course the answer is yes but.....would Disney make an exception and allow another child in our room? I know it would be tight but that doesn't matter to me. Any ideas?

Thanks

It is good you have your reservation at BWV, they are the only DVC that can have 5 in some of the rooms. Call right away and have them add her and have them put on your resevation that you are requesting a studio plus room (with a day bed). Here is a description from the allearsnet.com website:
http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/faq_bwv.htm

Studio with Daybed: - Includes everything in the Studio room plus a five-foot daybed. Per Disney, this Studio with Daybed will accommodate "four adults maximum, plus one child who will fit in the daybed, plus one child under the age of three in a crib".

We have one of these reserved for DH's family that has 5 in it (one is a 5 year old boy, so he will get the little daybed). The daybed isn't much, but it is a spot and you can put five on the reservation. They said since it isn't guaranteed we could bring an aerobed as a back up, but we aren't going to do that because he is fine sleeping in his sleeping bag on the floor or in the queen bed with grandma and grandpa.

Back on page 55 someone was posted a picture of the daybed:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=10723952&postcount=812

As I said, it isn't much, but you have little ones, so they could use it.

You are doing such a wonderful thing! I am so moved by your story. I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Bless You!
DJ

 

[Doctor P]

It is good you have your reservation at BWV, they are the only DVC that can have 5 in some of the rooms. Call right away and have them add her and have them put on your resevation that you are requesting a studio plus room (with a day bed). Here is a description from the allearsnet.com website:
http://www.allearsnet.com/acc/faq_bwv.htm

Studio with Daybed: - Includes everything in the Studio room plus a five-foot daybed. Per Disney, this Studio with Daybed will accommodate "four adults maximum, plus one child who will fit in the daybed, plus one child under the age of three in a crib".

We have one of these reserved for DH's family that has 5 in it (one is a 5 year old boy, so he will get the little daybed). The daybed isn't much, but it is a spot and you can put five on the reservation. They said since it isn't guaranteed we could bring an aerobed as a back up, but we aren't going to do that because he is fine sleeping in his sleeping bag on the floor or in the queen bed with grandma and grandpa.

Back on page 55 someone was posted a picture of the daybed:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=10723952&postcount=812

As I said, it isn't much, but you have little ones, so they could use it.

You are doing such a wonderful thing! I am so moved by your story. I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Bless You!
DJ

Unfortunately, Disney will no longer guarantee this type of room or reserve it separately. You can talk with MS to see what they can do. Hope you have luck.

 

[westjones]

Unfortunately, Disney will no longer guarantee this type of room or reserve it separately. You can talk with MS to see what they can do. Hope you have luck.

This is correct, they won't guarantee the daybed in the room, but they let me book with 5 people in a BWV studio with the request to have the daybed (and they said that I could bring the aerobed as a back up--but there was no problem with the 5 in the room). My reservation is for this coming June and I just made it this past December.

So, you might not be able to have the daybed, but I bet all the girls would be happy in one bed together (at those young ages they don't mind...at least my girls never did when they had friends sleeping over). If the only thing you are concerned about is adding the 5th child to the room, that shouldn't be a problem as long as you stick with BWV (and they haven't changed the rules since December).

Good Luck!
DJ
(OH! One more thing, the CM that booked my room said they tend to save the studio plus rooms for the reservations with 5 people, so we are optimistic that we will get the daybed).

 

[Ruth B]

Hi
will the BWV stanadrd studio accomadatre a family of 4?
thanks fo your help
Ruth

 

[jakenjess]

The studios at BWV have a queen bed and a pullout sofa, so they can accommodate four if two don't mind sleeping on the pullout. My two kids (8 and 10) were perfectly fine sleeping there.

 

[JFrey4240]

I think you'll be fine. The sofa pulls-out at night which doesn't make for much space but you're sleeping anyhow. You'll have space during the day if you fold it up and use it as a couch. We think it's pretty comfy too for a sofa bed!

 

[byoung]

You will do just find. Love the BWV.

 

[ccw]

We stayed at a BWV standard view (parking lot) with two young teen boys and it was fine. I prefer OKW for the easy access to outside and the car, but the boys liked the activities around Boardwalk.

 

[Ruth B]

Thanks very mcuh for all your help. Can't wait to get there!!

 

[J and R's mom]

If you get a dedicated studio, it will also come with a day bed (as well as the sofa bed). The day bed is rather small, though, but would be okay for a younger child, say 10 or younger.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you get a dedicated studio, it will also come with a day bed (as well as the sofa bed). The day bed is rather small, though, but would be okay for a younger child, say 10 or younger.

It's too small for a 10 yr old, more like a 5 or at most a 6 yr old. It's more like an upholstered luggage rack. Remember, this room cannot be guaranteed or requested. It's totally the luck of the draw.

 

[westjones]

We stayed at a BWV standard view (parking lot) with two young teen boys and it was fine. I prefer OKW for the easy access to outside and the car, but the boys liked the activities around Boardwalk.

What kinds of activities? Do you mean the Community Center's activities? Do they have things for teens there? We will have a teen visiting with us this summer (we have never used the Community Center before, but want to check it out this time). We will also have a 5 year old with us, and I thought they may have stuff for the younger kids.

Or did you mean they like the tennis courts, pool, entertainment on the Boardwalk, etc.?

Just wondering what the appeal is to teens because I am thinking about the next trip I am planning for family in 2 years and there will be 3 teens with us then.

Thanks!
DJ

 

[4mcbjCtr]

We have 5 in our family. I guess we are at that size and my kids are at that age, where we are really disadvantaged by the occupancy on the 1 and 2 bedroom units. My children are 11, 7 and 3. My 3 year old is so tiny, that she can fit almost anywhere.

We are planning a vacation for June. I have scheduled for a 2 bedroom currently at SSR. I guess I am just so close to wanting to save those extra points and moving to a 1 bedroom.

We have the Disney Dining Plan though for all 5 of us, so I don't think they will even allow us into a 1 bedroom, because you have to add the DDP to your room reservation.

I guess I am just looking for people to sway me, so I don't feel like I am using more points than I feel like I should. I know in the end we will be much more comfortable in the 2 bedroom, but feel sad there will be those extra spots in our room available.

Anyone want to come to Disney with us?

 

[ImaFunMom]

I am not sure about the number of people in a BR. Can you get a suite for less than a 2 BR?

 

[Deb & Bill]

A one bedroom sleeps four (one king sized bed and one queen sized sleeper sofa) and you get towels for four (four bath towels, two hand towels and four face cloths). But Member Services will allow five in a one bedroom, but they will not provide additional bedding or linens.

A two bedroom sleeps eight (one king sized bed, one queen sized sleeper sofa and one or two queen sized beds (or one double sized sleeper sofa to take the place of one queen sized bed in most two bedrooms).

Once a kid hits three years old, they have to have a ticket and pay for all meals. Under three is free, but if you order for the child you will have to pay for it. They get free meals if they share with you or if you eat at a buffet or family style service.

 

[mickeysgal]

Yes, they currently allow 5 in a one-bedroom although this is subject to change if Member Services ever decides to pull the plug on this. Some bring an inflatable air mattress to use, while others I know have had the youngest sleep with them in the master which has a king size bed. I'm sure others use the sheet given for the pack-n-play and use it on the loveseat for a very small child. They will put 5 on the reservation and will issue 5 room cards so this should solve your DDP problem. Have fun!

 

[byoung]

Yes I agree they are allowing 5.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Yes, they currently allow 5 in a one-bedroom although this is subject to change if Member Services ever decides to pull the plug on this. Some bring an inflatable air mattress to use, while others I know have had the youngest sleep with them in the master which has a king size bed. I'm sure others use the sheet given for the pack-n-play and use it on the loveseat for a very small child. They will put 5 on the reservation and will issue 5 room cards so this should solve your DDP problem. Have fun!

Only OKW has a love seat and a sleeper sofa. But you could take the cushions from the sleeper sofa and make a bed on the floor with them for the littlest one.

 

[Disneymaniacs]

Will they let you put 5 in a 1 bedroom at BW? Inlaws want to come with us and we have a 1 bedroom. DD (4) sleeps with us when away from home so noone would be on sofa bed anyway. Makes it hard to justify extra points for a 2 bedrooms but we want dining plan and must list all.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Will they let you put 5 in a 1 bedroom at BW? DD (4) sleeps with us when away from home so noone would be on sofa bed anyway. Makes it hard to justify extra points for a 2 bedrooms but we want dining plan and must list all.

They are allowing 5 in a one bedroom at this time. Don't know how long that will last, though.