Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[ajenkins]

I have always wanted to know that. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Dean]

Thank you both for clarifying that. So only one "under 3" child is consider as a plus the max allowed in ANY size room, but in a Studio, four SHOULD be the total including the "under 3" although DVC has not really pushed the issue in the past. To be safe, I should probably consider him as a fully counted full body in the Studio when making plans just to be safe though. Right? Thanks!

I doubt anyone really cares if one has 4 plus 2 kids in a single pack n play. The problem is that you need a rule that everyone can understand and be enforced to avoid chaos.

 

[WEHAVEM]

Was your daughter 2 last August?

no, my daughter was 3, I canceled the reservation today, points were all moved back to where they were prior to making the reservation, member services appologized stating that the reservation should have kicked out, actually I had two seperate reservations in August, one for a studio at the Boardwalk, and one at OKW and she was on the confirmed reservation age 3

 

[Erynn_a]

I am looking to travel with a party of 5 adults. What DVC resorts accomodate 5 guests? Are there any "special" studios that can sleep more than 4? We don't really need the extra space or amenities of a 2 bedroom vacation villa.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Kmango]

Studios sleep 4. 1-bedrooms at BLT and AKV sleep 5, and will be WAY more comfortable for 5 adults, especially as they have two bathrooms. 1-bedrooms everywhere else officially sleep 4, although unofficially may sleep more, but without bed or bedding provided. A 2-bedroom may be overkill (although my family travels with 4 adults, and we won't take anything less than a 2-bedroom. The 1-bedrooms at BLT and AKV have a master bedroom with a king-sized bed, a sleeper sofa in the livingroom, and a sleeper chair in the livingroom. Way better.

 

[helenk]

The studios only sleep 4, as do most 1 bedrooms.
Except for the one bedrooms in the Kidani section of the AKV and BLT they will sleep 5, as they will have a sleeper chair in the living room. And a huge plus, the one bedrooms will have 2 bathrooms

 

[Deb & Bill]

I am looking to travel with a party of 5 adults. What DVC resorts accomodate 5 guests? Are there any "special" studios that can sleep more than 4? We don't really need the extra space or amenities of a 2 bedroom vacation villa.

Thanks for your help!

We had four of us in a one bedroom once, me, husband, son (10 at the time) and SIL. Bill and I got the master bedroom, SIL had the sleeper sofa and son had the cushions on the floor to make a bed. It was crowded and uncomfortable. We had tried to get a two bedroom, but even with the waitlist up until the last day, we never got it.

I would never consider five adults in a one bedroom, even the ones that sleep five (AKV and BLT). That will mean three adults sleeping in the living room on the queen sleeper sofa and the twin sleeper chair. When both of these are open up, the room gets rather small.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I would never consider five adults in a one bedroom, even the ones that sleep five (AKV and BLT). That will mean three adults sleeping in the living room on the queen sleeper sofa and the twin sleeper chair. When both of these are open up, the room gets rather small.

Agreed... Mary Beth and I think the 1-bdrm is for a couple who want a kitchen and in-room laundry. The beauty of it is.. I can get up early... shut the door to the bedroom, make some breakfast, watch the sun rise, watch some TV, and MB is still in bed enjoying as much as I am...

 

[laughinplace199]

I wonder if DVC will ever replace the regular chairs in 1 BR units with sleeper chairs in the other DVC resorts. There would be plenty of room for a sleeper chair in an OKW 1 BR!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I wonder if DVC will ever replace the regular chairs in 1 BR units with sleeper chairs in the other DVC resorts. There would be plenty of room for a sleeper chair in an OKW 1 BR!

There's enough room in an OKW one bedroom villa for two or three sets of bunk beds. But should they do it? Never.

 

[alisonslp]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

 

[dianeschlicht]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

Are you planning to do Extra Magic Hours? If so, EVERYONE will need a key to be allowed to ride. They are no longer doing wristbands, so instead they are viewing room keys before they let people on attractions.

 

[Anal Annie]

Are you planning to do Extra Magic Hours? If so, EVERYONE will need a key to be allowed to ride. They are no longer doing wristbands, so instead they are viewing room keys before they let people on attractions.

Oh rats!! When did they start that? I liked being able to tuck them safely away in my wallet after getting the wristbands and not having to worry about losing them!! I am the keeper of the KTTW cards and AP's... That's silly. I suppose it's another cost cutting measure not to have to spend $ on the wristbands??

 

[ChelleinNC]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

As mentioned, EMH. Also Magical Express.

Oh rats!! When did they start that? I liked being able to tuck them safely away in my wallet after getting the wristbands and not having to worry about losing them!! I am the keeper of the KTTW cards and AP's... That's silly. I suppose it's another cost cutting measure not to have to spend $ on the wristbands??

Cost cutting & "green". It's not the cost of the wristbands, those are cheap. It's the CM's that it takes; figure 4 CM's at each area, from a couple of hours before EMH until the end, just to hand out wristbands (and there are always several areas that you can get wristbands at). It's a lot of paid hours.
Then of course, they can also say it's a "green" measure because they aren't creating waste.

 

[Dean]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

Plus it's possible you may be turned away on check in. MS has already started canceling some reservations originally made for 5 in a studio. To date I have not heard of anyone being turned away that is over the occupancy but they would be in their rights to do so and as a part owner, I'd hope they did or institute an extra charge later much like the smoking fines.

 

[discott71]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

I was told by member services that once you check in, they will immediately change your accomadations. They are not allowing 5 in a studio. MS actually called me and made me change to a 1BDR - my kids are 10, 6 and 4. I'm glad they called and told me instead of waiting for me to get there - who knows what would of happened.

 

[discott71]

Are you planning to do Extra Magic Hours? If so, EVERYONE will need a key to be allowed to ride. They are no longer doing wristbands, so instead they are viewing room keys before they let people on attractions.

What do you do to keep them safe? My kids are little - should I get them a laynard?

 

[Dean]

I was told by member services that once you check in, they will immediately change your accomadations. They are not allowing 5 in a studio. MS actually called me and made me change to a 1BDR - my kids are 10, 6 and 4. I'm glad they called and told me instead of waiting for me to get there - who knows what would of happened.

Possibly, more likely this poster wasn't going to tell then at check in and simply sneak in the 5th person. I suspect DVC would allow it at check in but would warn them for future. It's possible they might convert them to a larger unit if available but I doubt it and unfortunately, it's not likely they'd turn them away.

 

[Mattsmommy]

is there any reason why everyone needs a key? For instance, if I book a studio for us (2 adults 3 kids - 8,8,5), one of my kids wouldn't be listed on the ressie. Does he need a key for anything in the park or for the transportation? We will annual passes, not park hoppers and no dinner plans, if that makes any difference. We plan to get a one br for most trips but we have a few extra points that we are trying to make the most of this first year. Thanks!

Why would you want to squeeze 5 people into a small studio with one bathroom?

 

[dianeschlicht]

What do you do to keep them safe? My kids are little - should I get them a laynard?

You can get the lanyards that have the plastic see through pocket for the KTTW.