Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Chuck S]

The units you refer to, with the small daybed, are called a "studio +". They are the dedicated studios at BWV that don't connect to a one bedroom. They can be requested, but are not a separate booking category and can not be guaranteed.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I stayed in one of these units. It was a standard view studio, room 3085.
Here is a picture of my Mom sitting on one of these small daybeds:
http://family.webshots.com/photo/1107256926039542444VhLqwK

 

[slp87]

I've always felt that daybed is a generous term. We've stayed in a studio plus and it was more like a padded bench. I'm not sure it was ever intended for someone to sleep on.

I didn't notice, is there any extra pillows, blankets, etc to use with it????

 

[my3squeals]

Thanks that helps tremendously. The picture was great too. Definitely not quite what I was expecting. "Firm bench" would definitely be a more accurate definition. It would just be taking up valuable space. I don't suppose those rooms are any larger?

 

[CRSNDSNY]

They are not larger than any other BWV studio.

 

[MP2002]

Gotcha, thanks for the info. folks. So one of the bedrooms only has double beds vs. queens? I thought they both had 2 queens. Good to know. I'll be sure to make sure the little boys are in the room w/the doubles then. They will want to be together I am sure. As of today it looks like we might be down another person anyway so it is a non issue even if other sister decides to go I think. (You know it will change a multitude of times between now and the time we go anyway but I just wanted to see what the maximum situation could be just in case) With our luck we'll get that big old villa & something will happen at the last minute with someone's health and we'll end up with 5-6people in the grand villa. Bad health has been what has kept us from doing this for the last 2 1/2 years. I hope we don't bring bad luck on ourselves for trying to plan it.

What is the cash discount mentioned if we decide to get an extra studio if we do go over or even if I just think we should get it for the extra space? That is something I wasn't aware of. I have been lurking for a long time but really just started posting. You folks are a wealth of info. Thanks so much.

 

[Chuck S]

The cash discount is usually available, but not always. It is 25% off rack rate. Housekeeping schedule is the same as if you were staying on points.

 

[DebbieB]

Thanks that helps tremendously. The picture was great too. Definitely not quite what I was expecting. "Firm bench" would definitely be a more accurate definition. It would just be taking up valuable space. I don't suppose those rooms are any larger?

The difference is those rooms do not have the connecting door. It is positioned where the connecting door would be in the other rooms.

 

[Nanajo1]

I just want to encourage you to get a Magical Gatherings number if you have 8 or more. I was just told an extra effort is made to keep your group together when assigning rooms. So if you go with the grand villa or opt for a different set up your rooms will be together.
On the size of the OKW GV BR with the double beds my DD found it cramped with a pack and play. My DS had a little more room in the queen room for his p'n'p.
We found the GV LR noisy due to the wood flooring and high ceilings. We didn't have anyone sleeping there it is very open. We loved the GV at OKW.
We had 6 adults and 3 kids, 1 2yr, 1 1yr and a 7month.

 

[3DisneyKids]

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.

lol--you'll never go back to a studio. With 3 kids, the kitchen and the washer/dryer is....priceless.

 

[kimberh]

I have stayed in one of these studios. I would take a sleeping bag, if I were driving.

 

[Deb & Bill]

With five, you really cannot plan on getting one of these studios unless your youngest will sleep in the pack and play. You'll need a one bedroom at a minimum and then you'll still need bedding and linens (including towels for the fifth person). You will have four bath towels, two hand towels, and four face cloths.

 

[kamgen]

I am not looking for flames here, and I dont need to know, but I am asking out of meer curiousity....
I know that you can have 4 adults and one child under 3 in a studio, but what about two kids under three??? I mean, what do you do if you have twin babies or something and dont want a 1bedroom?? Just curious...

As for us, we have used a studio for 3 adults and two kids under three and it works out fine.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I am not looking for flames here, and I dont need to know, but I am asking out of meer curiousity....
I know that you can have 4 adults and one child under 3 in a studio, but what about two kids under three??? I mean, what do you do if you have twin babies or something and dont want a 1bedroom?? Just curious...

As for us, we have used a studio for 3 adults and two kids under three and it works out fine.

A studio is limited to four persons plus one under the age of three. If you have more than one under the age of three, the additional one(s) count towards the room occupancy. So don't have quintuplets or sextuplets and buy DVC.

 

[Disneynut71]

MS told me that as long as the child can sleep in the pack n play your fine. They do not provide cots. You can squeeze 5 if you can fit them in the 2 beds.

 

[BuzzLightyearDad]

OK. Sorry to be dense about this but I am new to DVC (just sent my final paperwork and check for closing). I am going to repeat what kamgen asked just to be clear --->
Say I wanted to put 2 pack and plays in a room (whether it was a studio or a 1BR) for 2 toddlers and then have 2 kids + 2 adults. Are you saying I could not ask for an additional pack and play? I have done this at the regular Disney resorts.

 

[kamgen]

That is what I was wondering.
If you have 4 adults (2 in the bed and 2 on the sleeper sofa), can you put two pack n plays??
I just wondered in anyone ever did that!

 

[Deb & Bill]

That is what I was wondering.
If you have 4 adults (2 in the bed and 2 on the sleeper sofa), can you put two pack n plays??
I just wondered in anyone ever did that!

Not in a one bedroom or studio. In a studio, you can only have four plus one. Not four plus two.

In a one bedroom you are only supposed to have four plus one, BUT MS will allow a fifth person in the one bedroom but not supply any additional bedding or linens. They will not allow five plus one. Just four plus one under the age of three OR five (period). And the five in the one bedroom could change once they open AKV where there will be one bedroom villas that actually sleep five. They could go back to only four plus one in the one bedrooms that were designed that way.

 

[Disneynut71]

I do know that each room comes with 1 pack n play. I do not know for sure if they will allow you to request a second but I don't think so since I was told no additional bedding would be allowed. I would call MS to find out for sure.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'm sure that MS would get an additional pack and play if you needed it - as long as it wasn't for the SIXTH person.