Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[dianeschlicht]

Whereas I pay the points to get a living space and kitchen. I would actually rather save the living space from being use as bedding, having us and the kids in the bedroom. I know you will say to get a 2-bedroom, but that is a complete waste of space and points for 4 people IMHO. I just think a little bedding variety would be nice.

Nope, I didn't buy a timeshare like DVC to have anyone else in the bedroom with me. We usually get a 2 bedroom even when we have 3 people for that very reason, and I do NOT want to settle for a queen sized bed. If I wanted someone else in the bedroom with me and a queen bed in the first place, I always have the option of a studio at OKW instead.

 

[UConnJack]

Nope, I didn't buy a timeshare like DVC to have anyone else in the bedroom with me. We usually get a 2 bedroom even when we have 3 people for that very reason, and I do NOT want to settle for a queen sized bed. If I wanted someone else in the bedroom with me and a queen bed in the first place, I always have the option of a studio at OKW instead.

That's fine , I never said what should or shouldn't be somebody's preference. I'm just saying that some people's preference would be to have a different bedding arrangements and that I wish they would have made different ones available. I'm not really complaining, I know what I bought and can live with it easily, but nothing wrong with me wishing something had been different, or lobbying for changes in the future.

 

[Dean]

A 1 BR that slept 4 in the BR would only trade with II as 2 compared to the sleep 4 that the current 1 BR units trade for. Reason is they count how many couples you sleep privately.

 

[UConnJack]

A 1 BR that slept 4 in the BR would only trade with II as 2 compared to the sleep 4 that the current 1 BR units trade for. Reason is they count how many couples you sleep privately.

Couldn't they keep the sofa bed and retain the sleep-4 trade value? Of course, then we would be having arguements about whether the 1-br should sleep 6 or not.........

 

[Deb & Bill]

Couldn't they keep the sofa bed and retain the sleep-4 trade value? Of course, then we would be having arguements about whether the 1-br should sleep 6 or not.........

You mean a studio with a living room????? Yuck.

 

[LisaS]

That's fine , I never said what should or shouldn't be somebody's preference. I'm just saying that some people's preference would be to have a different bedding arrangements and that I wish they would have made different ones available. I'm not really complaining, I know what I bought and can live with it easily, but nothing wrong with me wishing something had been different, or lobbying for changes in the future.

I do understand about wishing for different bedding arrangements. I wish it were possible to get a studio with a king bed!

I was just responding to your comment that it wouldn't be an inconvenience for someone who was expecting a king bed to end up with a queen. In addition to it being a larger bed, they also usually put bed-side tables on both sides of a king bed. They only put one table in between two queen beds. I find it inconvenient not to have a table next to the bed for my glasses, watch, etc.

 

[Dean]

Couldn't they keep the sofa bed and retain the sleep-4 trade value? Of course, then we would be having arguements about whether the 1-br should sleep 6 or not.........

Not if it was in the same room, it is counted as 2 people per private sleeping area, normally with private access to a bathroom. For example, a 1 BR with two queens in the BR and no pull out would trade for 2 and potentially prevent DVC members at that resort from trading for sleep 4 one BR options. A 1 BR sleep 6 would only trade for 4 as well.

As noted, we've batted around many of these various issues. I personally don't believe that DVC would do anything that wouldn't fit in with usual exchange standards. The rumored variations at AKV will almost certainly still exchange the same as all other resorts and the POS currently lists the same occupancy as the rest of the resorts 4/4/8/12.

On a related note, I do think a King with pull out in the studio portions is easily workable as would be a more functional kitchenette. A number of the Marriott's have that exact set up including cooking utensils, regular plates, etc.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...On a related note, I do think a King with pull out in the studio portions is easily workable as would be a more functional kitchenette. A number of the Marriott's have that exact set up including cooking utensils, regular plates, etc.

Except it wouldn't fit in any existing DVC studios except maybe an OKW studio.

 

[debaudrn]

We're staying 4 of us in a studio in two weeks. I prefer this because ... I will get at least a long weekend alone with just me and DH at some point in the future! That makes it worthwhile to me.
Deb

 

[spiceycat]

love studios. but when I travel with 3 people or more it is at least a 1-bedroom if not a 2-bedroom.

but need space badly. as Jen says 'Only YOU know your family dynamics'


if you family would be happy in a WDW resort room - then a studio will be fine.

If you think war would break out - then go for the 1-bedroom.

 

[Anal Annie]

I'm always on the frugal side... I don't think you said when you were going...if it's in the Magic season (summer) then thats 120 pts. diff. between the two room types (on the SSR chart). You also didn't say how many points you own so it depends if you're hoping to save some points for another trip or something. We only own 250 pts., so saving 120 would be a biggie for us...but if you own scads & scads of points (which to me is anything over 250) then go for the larger unit!!

 

[YoMickey]

We've done a studio with a 6,4, and 1 year old. Mom and dad in the big bed, the 2 older ones in the pull out and the little one in his pack and play. It was tight but we get up early grab a granola bar and some fruit on the way to extra magic hours. We then come back after lunch, change into swimsuits and hit SAB until dinner time. We then walk around the boardwalk or go in to Epcot, and return in time to grab something at Beaches and Cream. We spend about 7 out of 24 hours in the studio per day. I didn't figure the points per hour in the room but it can't be good.

If you're one of those people that goes to Disney to hang out in the room then get a 1 bedroom. If you go to Disney to cook in a ktichen then get a one bedroom, if you go to Dinsey to do laundry then get a one bedroom.

Now, with that said, guess what we're staying in next month?? A 1 bedroom! I can't beleive it. If it's as good as everyone says, I'll let you know. We've never stayed in one before. Laundry, TV, and eating in the room. This will be weird for me.

 

[spiceycat]

Now, with that said, guess what we're staying in next month?? A 1 bedroom! I can't beleive it. If it's as good as everyone says, I'll let you know. We've never stayed in one before. Laundry, TV, and eating in the room. This will be weird for me.

I think you will appreciate being able to separate the kids more than anything.

but maybe your kids don't fight each other.

 

[jns]

I think you will appreciate being able to separate the kids more than anything.

but maybe your kids don't fight each other.

Please let me into the secert
mine flight like cats and dogs

I like the idea of getting an air bed

we are staying in a studio @family of 4

we have spent most of our disney holiday as a family of 5 in one room in PO and still live to tell the tail
so a studio is going to give us more room

 

[MP2002]

Hi,
My hubby & I usually rent a 1 BR for the 2 of us because we like the big bedroom & tub but we may actually be able to get some of my family together for a "almost all together" vist for the first time ever. We have never rented a grand villa or even seen one in person but here's my question. We will have for sure 2-4 yr. old's, 1-1 yr. old, 10 adults (3 of which are teens). On the off chance that another of my sister's "might" be able to come as the trip got closer (very unlikely, but if she could at the last minute) would we have to get a studio in addition to the GV? Just checking because I am trying to decide how hard I should try to push her to get the time off if we have to get an additional room. (Oh, this would be a OKW GV)

Thanks for the guidance. I know I can call MS but it's late & she just mentioned this on the phone. I think the "might" be able to go is just to appease me though anyway.

 

[Chuck S]

Hi,
My hubby & I usually rent a 1 BR for the 2 of us because we like the big bedroom & tub but we may actually be able to get some of my family together for a "almost all together" vist for the first time ever. We have never rented a grand villa or even seen one in person but here's my question. We will have for sure 2-4 yr. old's, 1-1 yr. old, 10 adults (3 of which are teens). On the off chance that another of my sister's "might" be able to come as the trip got closer (very unlikely, but if she could at the last minute) would we have to get a studio in addition to the GV? Just checking because I am trying to decide how hard I should try to push her to get the time off if we have to get an additional room. (Oh, this would be a OKW GV)

Thanks for the guidance. I know I can call MS but it's late & she just mentioned this on the phone. I think the "might" be able to go is just to appease me though anyway.

I think you should go with the GV & Studio. With that crowd you'll appreciate a little extra room. I've never stayed in a GV, but if I remember correctly from the preview, at least one of the upstairs bedrooms has double beds, not queen beds, and you are already at 2 people per bed, plus the pak n play, without your "extra" sister.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Only one of the under three's would not count towards occupancy. Adding sister would give you 13 plus one in the GV which is one over the occupancy of the GV.

 

[my3squeals]

Hi, I am new posting, but definitely not new to reading these boards. Great Info Thanks everyone.

We are seriously looking into renting points for an upcoming trip. We have 3 girls, 7 and under and the youngest is still "free". I have seen very limited info about a studio at BWV with daybeds plus pullout sofa. One site even say Disney says this unit would sleep 5 adult plus child under 3. We would only have the 2 adults and 3 kids, but this bedding arrangement may work alittle better for us than a pack and play for the youngest. This really would be ideal for us. Can someone give me a little more ino on these units or a link with pictures? Are these units hard to get? Any info much appreciated.

 

[dwelty]

I have heard that the "Daybed" is really just a wide seat with a thin padding. I don't know if it would work even for your youngest. We have 3 kids as well 16,4, and 8 months. We got a small kids sleeping bag with attached inflatible matress, and use the pack & play for our youngest. since you only have the pull out opened at bedtime, and 2 of your girls can share it. you should all fit ok. Now once your youngest reaches 4 you will need to move to at least a 1 bedroom. Perhaps a BWV owner can comment further on the daybed.

 

[DebbieB]

There's no way that unit can sleep 5 adults even those with the small daybed. From what I've heard, the small daybed would only fit a toddler. All rooms have a queen bed and a double sleeper sofa. Only some have the "daybed".