Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[kamgen]

Well I am glad I only have two kids! LOL!!!
Thanks for the info.

 

[BuzzLightyearDad]

OK. I will ask MS once I am in the system. I find it very difficult to believe I can't get an extra pack and play --particularly in a 1 BR-- having done this before at the resorts.

The resorts state the same occupancy limits, but when it comes to needing an additional pack and play for a baby/toddler there isn't a problem. What if I had 2 adults and 2 babies -- that need to be in a pack and play? Would I need a 2 BR???

 

[kimberh]

I know that if you are within the occupancy limits, you can request 2 pack n plays for the room. I have done this and it is not a problem. I do not know about, if you have 4 and 2 infants.

 

[Dean]

OK. I will ask MS once I am in the system. I find it very difficult to believe I can't get an extra pack and play --particularly in a 1 BR-- having done this before at the resorts.

The resorts state the same occupancy limits, but when it comes to needing an additional pack and play for a baby/toddler there isn't a problem. What if I had 2 adults and 2 babies -- that need to be in a pack and play? Would I need a 2 BR???

Asking MS likely won't help as the answer will vary with each person you talk to and getting an OK from MS won't guarantee you success later. The technical answer is that you likely should not be able to get a second. The practical answer is that you likely will most of the time when you ask but might be denied on some attempts.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I suspect you wont have a problem getting a second pac N play as long as the occupancy is still within the limits. I doubt you could get 2 pac N plays in a studio if you already have 4 adults registered. You likely wont in a 1 bedroom either, but it might be possible.

 

[brandedguy]

From our experience.

2 Bedroom Lockoffs have come with 2 Pack and Plays, each time. (7 for 7 visits).

2 Bedroom dedicated have had 2 pack and plays 50% of the time (2 of 4 visits).

Request a lockoff at booking and you'll get 2 Pack and Plays.

You will also have the risk of the kids using the other exterior door.

Anyone have pack and play experience in a GV? 1 or 3 units?

Good luck!

 

[kritter]

I have a friend who is going and her daughter will turn three while they are on their trip can she have three kids in a one bedroom?????

 

[Deb & Bill]

I have a friend who is going and her daughter will turn three while they are on their trip can she have three kids in a one bedroom?????

She will be fine. The child will not be three when she checks in. That is what counts.

 

[kritter]

She will be fine. The child will not be three when she checks in. That is what counts.

Ok great thanks,,.so people told her she had to tell them that when making her ressie...

Thanks so as long as she is under three right????

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Ok great thanks,,.so people told her she had to tell them that when making her ressie...

Thanks so as long as she is under three right????

If she is under 3 at check-in then she is considered an under 3 guest for the whole stay, this is true for room occupancy AND park passes.

 

[drusba]

Though I cannot speak for all resorts, I know at BWV that if you need a second pack n play, housekeeping will bring you one upon request.

 

[flyerron]

AKV will have a sleeper chair as well as the sleeper sofa, so 1 extra person can occupy a 1 bedroom unit. I don't know about the other resorts or units

 

[kritter]

I got two pack n plays for my twins when I went and we were in a one bedroom and parents were on the pullout......

 

[ashrenee]

I am really new to the DVC....but I am wondering if we are allowed to have 6 adults in a 1-bedroom AKL villa or do we need to step it up to a 2-bedroom? Thanks

 

[tjkraz]

I am really new to the DVC....but I am wondering if we are allowed to have 6 adults in a 1-bedroom AKL villa or do we need to step it up to a 2-bedroom? Thanks

You NEED a two bedroom.

The max occupancy is 5. Even if that weren't the case, I think you'd be miserable in a 1B. A 1B villa at AKV has a king sized bed, a queen sofabed and a fold out sleeper chair.

Oh, and the only rooms available in '07 and '08 have just one bathroom. The 1Bs with two baths won't open until sometimein '09.

I know everyone has a different idea of what is comfortable, but six adults sharing those sleeping accommodations and just one bathroom is pretty tight, IMO.

 

[gscott8075]

We called MS before we left and were able to put 9 people down for a 2 BR. 5 kids / 4 adults. It was comfortable.

Just got back today.

 

[squirrlygirl]

WHile I didn't quite get to every single post on this thread I'm trying to figure out WHY the problem with extra in a one-bedroom? Using OKW as an example, book 2 studios would give me 780 sq. feet and official capacity for 8 people. A one-bedroom would give me 942 sq. feet, but 5 people is a problem? That doesn't make sense to me.

We bought in with the idea of always getting a 2-bedroom, but I must admit the thought of saving a few points and getting a one-bedroom while DD is under 3 is appealing. But it appears that would be inappropriate because I'd be stacking 'em like sardines, even though it would give me more room and better accomodations than 2 studios.

Is it the principle of it?

 

[hsmamato2]

You're not stupid,it IS the principle,that principle being less people mandated occupancy = more money spent on rooms etc.
the 1 bedrooms are HUGE- bigger than my living space at home in some ways- they could easily accomodate 8-10 people,if the beds were set up right- especially when you consider that 4 people can fit in a *tiny* hotel room..... but it is the principle,it's the rules!
??There's no way I and 5 of my friends could feel miserable in a 1 bedroom,not with all the splendid amounts of room to stetch out everywhere......it's MHO-I probably have low standards

 

[hsmamato2]

the 1 bedrooms are HUGE- they could easily accomodate 8-10 people,if the beds were set up right-

ok...maybe I meant 6 or so people comfortably- 2 Big beds in bedroom-etc...

 

[tjkraz]

the 1 bedrooms are HUGE- bigger than my living space at home in some ways- they could easily accomodate 8-10 people,if the beds were set up right-

And therein lies the main problem. One Bedroom villas were designed to only sleep 4 individuals. The fact that DVC is allowing 5 is already generous, IMO. They could have simply mandated that families of 5 or more book a Two Bedroom.

Sure, you could functionally cram bunk beds into the same square footage and hold a dozen people. But that's not the role that these rooms were designed to play.

The "hows" and "whys" are largely irrelevant. All DVC members agree to abide by the posted occupancy when they purchase.