Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[llmurphy17]

Since the DDP is not connected to buying park tickets when staying on DVC points at a DVC resort it should not be an issue.

We have ap's this year so we are ok. Thanks for all the feedback. I'm glad they allow 5 in a 1 bdrm I thought that when he turns 3 we would only be able to vacation at AKV. And we also love BWV and BCV.

 

[GoofysGal33850]

I read on the community board that someone who went to a member meeting at SSR was told that MS has officially raised the occupancy limits in a 1BR to 5 adults. If true, this should take some of the heat out of this topic. They still will not provide extra linens.

'Officially' occupany is still 4/1. We can, and have always been able to, add 1 additional person as long as the member is aware that we will provide no extra bedding, linens, or utensils for the additional guest. Remember, as well, that keys will only be provided for those listed on the reservation.

If they have offically raised the occupancy levels, they have not communicated that to the advisors who interact daily with the members.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Hi. I never knew this thread existed until I asked some questions about # of towels & pillows in a studio with 5 people on the planning board.

We have reservation for 4 adults & 1 child (5 y.o.) in a studio at BWV. I have the reservation in hand and it says 5, I've called to make changes several times, and added the DDP and no one at member services has ever mentioned 5 people as a problem, issue, not allowed.

I have not read the entire thread but did see someone say they had a studio with a daybed. Not sure at what resort. Does anyone know if this is possible at BWV and do you have to specifically request the daybed?

Thanks.

For the life of me I can't figure out why discussions on occupancy are always so long winded. Yeah, yeah, yeah, DVC can choose to change their interpretation at any time, but the reality of the current situation is EXTREMELY simple, regardless of how many people a unit "sleeps".

As to this poster's question, BWV is the only DVC location that has studios for which they will officially accept a reservation for 5 people where there isn't a child under the age of 3. We've done it many times. You request a "studio plus". DVC takes the reservation for 5. You have 5 people indicated on your confirmation as the party size. You get room keys for all 5. You can add the DDP for 5 people. No need for anything in writing other than your official confirmation stating the reservation is for 5. No need to worry that you'll be turned away when you get there. No worries whatsoever. Yes, the daybed in a "studio plus" is rather small (a little bigger than a bench, but the "mattress" is rather skimpy) but our daughter very much enjoyed sleeping on it at the age of 6, and she's tall for her age. Heck, upon checkin you might not even get the unit with the daybed, as there are no guarantees, but you still get to check in and you still have an official party of 5 (with 5 room keys) regardless. Them's the cold, hard facts (as of today) and I don't see how there can be any mystery surrounding the subject worthy of thousands of posts.

Other realities (as of today).....Member Services will accept a reservation for 5 in any 1 Br and a reservation for 9 in any 2 Br. It appears that this is so long as there is a child (age doesn't matter) in the party. What use is there in pointing out that contract materials state that such units sleep 5 or 8, respectively, when this is the undisputed reality (as of today, which could change......but I don't think will)?

For some reason people seem to thrive on complicating all this stuff, which is really rather simple.

 

[3DisneyKids]

For the life of me I can't figure out why discussions on occupancy are always so long winded. Yeah, yeah, yeah, DVC can choose to change their interpretation at any time, but the reality of the current situation is EXTREMELY simple, regardless of how many people a unit "sleeps".

As to this poster's question, BWV is the only DVC location that has studios for which they will officially accept a reservation for 5 people where there isn't a child under the age of 3.

Um, AKV also "officially" allows 5. Also, ALL of the DVCs allow the 5 rule (even though the printed rule states 4) and they also all print out all 5 of the names on the reservation and print room keys for all 5, etc. Not sure if your comments were intending to mean that MS allows 5 but won't give 5 room keys, etc. They definitely give the 5 room keys and 5 names and so on.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Um, AKV also "officially" allows 5. Also, ALL of the DVCs allow the 5 rule (even though the printed rule states 4) and they also all print out all 5 of the names on the reservation and print room keys for all 5, etc. Not sure if your comments were intending to mean that MS allows 5 but won't give 5 room keys, etc. They definitely give the 5 room keys and 5 names and so on.

What's with the Um?

Keep your studios and 1 Br's straight. All the resorts will allow 5 in a 1 Br. Only BWV will allow 5 in a studio when the children are all over the age of three. That's what my comments were intended to mean.

 

[Bowen9475]

Has anyone been able to book 5 in a 1BR at Vero Beach?

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

So then if AKV officially allows in a 1br and 9 in a 2 br, will they allow 13 in a GV? It seems to me that they should.

 

[tomandrobin]

So then if AKV officially allows in a 1br and 9 in a 2 br, will they allow 13 in a GV? It seems to me that they should.

They do allow 13, if one one the 13 people is under the age of 2 or 3.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They do allow 13, if one one the 13 people is under the age of 2 or 3.

Under the age of three.

 

[tomandrobin]

Under the age of three.

Thanks, I knew it was one or the other, just was in too much of a hurry to look it up.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

They do allow 13, if one one the 13 people is under the age of 2 or 3.

Right. I knew about that. But it seems that there are now sleeping accommodations for 13 adults with the addition of the sleeper chair.

If you can fit 9 people plus a child under 3 in a 2 BR then why couldn't you have 4 more adults in a a 3 bedroom vacation home and thus 13 people plus a child under 3. The extra bedroom does sleep 4 after all.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Right. I knew about that. But it seems that there are now sleeping accommodations for 13 adults with the addition of the sleeper chair.

If you can fit 9 people plus a child under 3 in a 2 BR then why couldn't you have 4 more adults in a a 3 bedroom vacation home and thus 13 people plus a child under 3. The extra bedroom does sleep 4 after all.

Does the GV have a sleeper chair in it? According to the new Vacation Planner, the GV at AKV only sleeps 12. No sleeper chair showing up in the floor plan or description of the bedding.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Does the GV have a sleeper chair in it? According to the new Vacation Planner, the GV at AKV only sleeps 12. No sleeper chair showing up in the floor plan or description of the bedding.

You are right that the sleeper chair is not mentioned in the description of the GV. But, in the new planner, the floor plan layout for the GV at AKV sure looks like it has the dotted outline for the sleeper chair in it to me. I don't think that my eyes are playing tricks on me. It's a little hard to see the dotted lines (they are faint) but they are there.

 

[Deb & Bill]

You are right that the sleeper chair is not mentioned in the description of the GV. But, in the new planner, the floor plan layout for the GV at AKV sure looks like it has the dotted outline for the sleeper chair in it to me. I don't think that my eyes are playing tricks on me. It's a little hard to see the dotted lines (they are faint) but they are there.

I looked again and I think you are right, Rob. Those faint lines are there. The description of the one and two bedroom says a sleeper chair may also be available, but nothing in the description of the GV. Funny, huh.

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Thanks. At least you can confirm what I thought I saw with the sleeper chair in the GV! I'm wondering if anyone can confirm whether or not there is a sleeper chair in the GV?

Now to confuse things even more, when I looked on the member website at the floor layout for the GV at AKV, there is no sleeper chair included. In fact, the floor layout on the website is slightly different in a couple of ways from what is shown in the planner. No pool table, no sleeper chair, and a slightly different set up for the balcony furniture.

 

[surfer_ed]

How about 3 kids and 3 adults in a 1 bedroom. Might be pushing it I think, but I also think a 2 bedrrom is too big. One of the kids is over 3 but just.

Ed

 

[Dean]

How about 3 kids and 3 adults in a 1 bedroom. Might be pushing it I think, but I also think a 2 bedrrom is too big. One of the kids is over 3 but just.

Ed

DVC will not allow 6 in a 1 BR. A two BR is the perfect size for 6 people and really more what they're aimed at, not 8.

 

[surfer_ed]

Yes, that is what I am thinking as well.

Another question. If you did have 5 in a Studio, seems like you can use the dinning plan, could you use ME for all 5 as well?

 

[Twingle]

It seems like 5 in a 1BR is apparently the "norm"? This is so confusing to me, because anytime I've tried to book a 1BR with my family, I've ALWAYS been told I need a 2BR, that the occupancy rate is based on fire codes.

So, am I just connecting with CM's that are following what is in the planner, and it just depends on whom you speak with? Because I've flat out been told numerous times, the last just being two weeks ago, that because we are a family of five with the children being over age 3 years, I MUST get a 2br.

Any insight would be appreciated!

 

[CarolMN]

It seems like 5 in a 1BR is apparently the "norm"? This is so confusing to me, because anytime I've tried to book a 1BR with my family, I've ALWAYS been told I need a 2BR, that the occupancy rate is based on fire codes.

So, am I just connecting with CM's that are following what is in the planner, and it just depends on whom you speak with? Because I've flat out been told numerous times, the last just being two weeks ago, that because we are a family of five with the children being over age 3 years, I MUST get a 2br.

Any insight would be appreciated!

MS is now "unofficially" allowing 5 persons in a 1 bedroom, even if one is over the age of 3. No additional bedding or linens is provided for the 5th person and the CM should tell you that. Some members bring an aero bed or something similar for the 5th person. All 5 occupants will be listed on the reservation and get a key card. DDP and ME are also available to them.

The 1 bedrooms at the AKV officially sleep 5. A "sleep chair" in the living room is provided for the 5th person.

Sorry you were told something different. If it happens again, either call back and talk to someone else or ask for a Supervisor. You are the first to report being told no for the 1 bedrooms. (But there have been several reports of CMs giving out bad info lately - I suspect some need more training).

It is true that MS will NOT allow 5 in a studio unless the 5th is an infant under the age of 3.

CRO/WDWTC will not book more than 4 into a studio or a 1 bedroom (except at AKV. But I don't think many of those have been made available to CRO/WDWTC for cash reservations.