Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[jeanne17]

(Hope this is the correct place to post this).

I've found a great deal on an OKW studio through a DVC Member. I have been advised that the official disney policy is 4 people in a studio, but the 'unofficial' policy is that a 5th (child) can stay in the studio provided that we provide bedding (i.e., air mattress or sleeping bag) and towels, etc..

I am concerned about booking and then getting down there and finding out we can't stay in the room, and just would like some reassurance from folks that are more familiar with disney's policy on this.

Also, how would this work as far as doing the extra hours thing? I'd only have 4 keys. I was also advised that really isn't much of an issue either, that upon going into the gates most likely only the parents would be checked and not each kid. Still, I'd like to feel more comfortable about this arrangement.

Your Feedback is appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[mikesmom]

The information you were given is incorrect. Actually the "unofficial" policy of a 5th person applies to a one bedroom, which also has a 4 person limit. It does not apply to a studio. Unless your 3rd child is two, you will have a problem.

 

[Pa@okw95]

(Hope this is the correct place to post this).

I've found a great deal on an OKW studio through a DVC Member. I have been advised that the official disney policy is 4 people in a studio, but the 'unofficial' policy is that a 5th (child) can stay in the studio provided that we provide bedding (i.e., air mattress or sleeping bag) and towels, etc..

I am concerned about booking and then getting down there and finding out we can't stay in the room, and just would like some reassurance from folks that are more familiar with disney's policy on this.

Also, how would this work as far as doing the extra hours thing? I'd only have 4 keys. I was also advised that really isn't much of an issue either, that upon going into the gates most likely only the parents would be checked and not each kid. Still, I'd like to feel more comfortable about this arrangement.

Your Feedback is appreciated!

Thanks!

Only 4 are allowed in a studio whoever is telling you otherwise is wrong. This a DVC place and the rules are there for everyone to follow. There are reason for these rules. You can have an child under 3 with you as a 5th.

 

[lizziepooh]

Regarding extra magic hours, be sure everyone has a key. We were behind a family at BCV where the parents had room keys but not the kids. The CMs very strongly stated that each person had to have a room key. They were arguing and were sent I think to guest services. It may depend on the CM, but I wouldn't take a chance.

 

[Caskbill]

Regarding extra magic hours, be sure everyone has a key. We were behind a family at BCV where the parents had room keys but not the kids. The CMs very strongly stated that each person had to have a room key. They were arguing and were sent I think to guest services. It may depend on the CM, but I wouldn't take a chance.

That's correct, and if you stay in a Studio, you can only get 4 keys.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Why risk ruining your vacation by breaking the rules? Only 4 are allowed in a studio, with 5 allowed in a 1 bedroom but with no extra bedding. You will only get 4 keys and that will leave one person without extra hours privledges. I would say you would be better off to either rent a 1 bedroom or go with a value resort where you could have a cot brought in. If, however, one of the children is under 3, it will not be an issue, and the studio will be fine.

 

[MareQ]

5 people are not allowed in a studio or 1 bedroom unless the 5th person is a child under the age of 3.

ETA: All guests are required to provide valid resort identification If you do not have a resort card for a child over the age of 3 - they will NOT get a wrist band.

 

[shellybaxter]

5 people are not allowed in a studio or 1 bedroom unless the 5th person is a child under the age of 3.

ETA: All guests are required to provide valid resort identification If you do not have a resort card for a child over the age of 3 - they will NOT get a wrist band.

MQuara,

I've read on these boards several times now that MS will allow you to put five people (all over 2) on a 1 bedroom reservation so all five will get key cards and be able to go to EMH. You will not recieve additional supplies or bedding however. It has been confirmed on another thread that this is not true of studios.

Shelly

 

[RobDoc]

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I've found a great deal on an OKW studio through a DVC Member. I have been advised that the official disney policy is 4 people in a studio, but the 'unofficial' policy is that a 5th (child) can stay in the studio provided that we provide bedding (i.e., air mattress or sleeping bag) and towels, etc..

I am concerned about booking and then getting down there and finding out we can't stay in the room, and just would like some reassurance from folks that are more familiar with disney's policy on this.
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Who "advised" you that 5 is allowed in a studio? DVC has been pretty emphatic lately that while they will allow 5 in a 1BR (providing you have linens for the extra person), they won't allow additional guests in a studio. If your reservation was made by MS with the knowledge that there will be 5 guests over age 3 and that is stated on your confirmation letter, then you may be all right. I'd sure take that letter with me though. If the confirmation states 4 guests, I'd sure want to get back with your "advisor" before just showing up at the resort with extra guests.

Otherwise, it is possible to find some difficulty at check-in.

You might be a lot better off in a 1BR, where they have been allowing 5 guests - even though 4 is the stated maximum.

Good luck!

 

[jeanne17]

Wow. Thanks for all the responses. Interesting.

I am a pretty good judge of character and the lady I am renting from truly appears to be on the up and up. I found the deal on ebay - she has a great description of the process, is easily accessible (I've talked to her several times on the phone), isn't pushy at all and has **fantastic** feedback. She also has three kids and says this has never been an issue for her.

Yet the consensus on this board is that 5 in a studio is absolutely not allowed. I wonder why she has a different take on that? This is a quote directly from just one of her many auction descriptions:


"How many people does the room sleep?

Official capacity is four adults plus one child under three in a portable crib (included with the room). Disney will not provide a rollaway.

However, Disney's unofficial policy is that they will allow an additional guest in the room, provided you supply your own sleeping accommodations (such as a sleeping bag or inflatable mattress) and your own extra towels."

Her FAQ is very comprehensive. If you wish to read it, you can go to ebay and then search for this item description # 6618784300 (I can't post url's here so....)

Oh well. Guess it was too good to be true.

Thanks everyone!

And, oh, where would I go around here to find DVC members willing to rent? We're looking for a a sunday - thursday (5 nights) - arriving on May 21st or arriving May 28th.....

(Edited to ask question about renting from other members)

 

[jeanne17]

I don't want to risk 'ruining my vacation by breaking the rules'. I wasn't sure what the rules were - hence why I posted here on a weekend night when I couldn't call dvc myself

Thanks for all the replies. Very Interesting.

I am a pretty good judge of character and the lady I am renting from truly appears to be on the up and up. I found the deal on ebay - she has a great description of the process, is easily accessible (I've talked to her several times on the phone), isn't pushy at all and has **fantastic** feedback. She also has three kids and says this has never been an issue for her.

Yet the consensus on this board is that 5 in a studio is absolutely not allowed. I wonder why she has a different take on that? This is a quote directly from just one of her many auction descriptions:


"How many people does the room sleep?

Official capacity is four adults plus one child under three in a portable crib (included with the room). Disney will not provide a rollaway.

However, Disney's unofficial policy is that they will allow an additional guest in the room, provided you supply your own sleeping accommodations (such as a sleeping bag or inflatable mattress) and your own extra towels."

Her FAQ is very comprehensive. If you wish to read it, you can go to ebay and then search for this item description # 6618784300 (I can't post url's here so....)

Oh well. Guess it was too good to be true. I do think I will drop her a line and reference her to these boards as she does seem very genuine.

Thanks everyone!

And, oh, where would I go around here to find DVC members willing to rent? We're looking for a a sunday - thursday (5 nights) - arriving on May 21st or arriving May 28th.....

 

[chris1gill]

You are new here, so you don't realize the flames that come with suggesting five in a studio LOL....

Anyhow, you didn't say, is one of your children under 3? Because if so, you would be all set.... the child under 3 is okay because they have a pack & play sort of crib for them.... Technically 4 plus a child under 3 is okay... no problems.

Secondarily, if you get a Boardwalk studio plus, it DOES sleep five officially... so if one of your children isn't under 3, try to get the studio plus!

 

[jeanne17]

No, my children are all over 3.

It's not a big deal, I just didn't know. Plus this lady I was dealing with insisted that it was ok. I truly think she is just mistaken and I will make sure she understands that she should take that information off her 'faq' so that others do not make the same mistake.

Not worried about flames - althought I think that would be silly since I was just asking a question, but if I somehow aggravated folks, then my apologies!

 

[dianeschlicht]

No, my children are all over 3.

It's not a big deal, I just didn't know. Plus this lady I was dealing with insisted that it was ok. I truly think she is just mistaken and I will make sure she understands that she should take that information off her 'faq' so that others do not make the same mistake.

Not worried about flames - althought I think that would be silly since I was just asking a question, but if I somehow aggravated folks, then my apologies!

No flames, just information intended. I suspect that person was talking about the past, because in the past, it was silently allowed, but now that we must give names of ALL occupants of a room, and need the room IDs for extra magic hours, it isn't such a good idea to bend the rules. As stated before, MS will allow 5 in a 1 bedroom, but not a studio.

 

[jeanne17]

Thank you and to everyone else that responded. You all saved me from a mistake (and a potentially costly one at that).

Thanks again!

 

[Chuck S]

Just a note - if the posts in this thread seem a little out of sequence, I merged two duplicate threads

 

[mushpurple]

The unofficial policy DOES NOT change between a one bedroom and a studio. Officially and unofficially does not change between a studio and a one bedroom. They both accomodate 4 and a child under 3.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Mushpurple says :I have been to Disney many times and they have NEVER asked me for the children's room keys and in fact we never even take them with us.

And you were able to get into EMH ? If so, this really suprises me, because every time we go to EMH we witness everyone's ID's being checked at the turnstile. I would hate to take the chance of going to a park for EMH and not having all 5 ID cards. So you mentioned that you go with 5 (all over age 3) "many times" and have stayed in a studio. They issue you 5 cards ? As long as one of the five is under age 3 it is fine......but not if all are to the best of my knowlege.

 

[mushpurple]

They never ask for more than the adults room keys. They are just looking to make sure that the party is entitled to early admission. Many people do this every single day in regular reservation and DVC.

 

[MiaSRN62]

They never ask for more than the adults room keys. They are just looking to make sure that the party is entitled to early admission. Many people do this every single day in regular reservation and DVC.

No flames here.....I am just honestly astonished. In MANY years of traveling to WDW and doing EMH and the old name of "early morning" or whatever it used to be called.....we have always been asked to show our ID's. I have noticed this become much stricter in the past 2-3 years especially. Our kids had to have their ID's as well....even when they were little tykes.
Good luck to the OP if she decides to attempt EMH without ID's. I guess it's possible.....just see it as risky.