Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Deb & Bill]

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

My thoughts exactly. That wouldn't be a vacation to me.

 

[alisonslp]

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

LOL!!! I grew up in a family of 6 in a three bedroom 1000 sq ft ranch with one bathroom. My 3 brothers shared one bedroom for 14 years without problems. When we go on a "regular" vacation, we routinely rent one hotel room for our family of 5 with no problems in terms of space. I don't see the studio as any different than a regular hotel room in terms of space. And when we went on the cruise - well anyone whose been on a cruise knows the tight quarters - never seems to ruin the vacation there. Why would this be any different?

Like I said in my original post, we plan to use 1brm mainly but we were trying to get a few extra nights out of some remaining points we will have.


Thanks for the info on needing the cards for certain reasons. This is exactly what I needed to know!

Alison

 

[alisonslp]

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

we were given 5 of these for free when we signed on to DVC. Very nice quality. I just assumed everyone got them. Good to know we will have use for them but I'm not sure I would trust my 8 and 5 yr olds with them...

alison

 

[Deb & Bill]

LOL!!! I grew up in a family of 6 in a three bedroom 1000 sq ft ranch with one bathroom. My 3 brothers shared one bedroom for 14 years without problems. When we go on a "regular" vacation, we routinely rent one hotel room for our family of 5 with no problems in terms of space. I don't see the studio as any different than a regular hotel room in terms of space. And when we went on the cruise - well anyone whose been on a cruise knows the tight quarters - never seems to ruin the vacation there. Why would this be any different?

Like I said in my original post, we plan to use 1brm mainly but we were trying to get a few extra nights out of some remaining points we will have.


Thanks for the info on needing the cards for certain reasons. This is exactly what I needed to know!

Alison

The right thing to do is make sure all the guests are on the reservation. Why not just borrow a few points from next year and get a one bedroom instead? Or see if you can get a member discount for a few days?

 

[Mattsmommy]

LOL!!! I grew up in a family of 6 in a three bedroom 1000 sq ft ranch with one bathroom. My 3 brothers shared one bedroom for 14 years without problems. When we go on a "regular" vacation, we routinely rent one hotel room for our family of 5 with no problems in terms of space. I don't see the studio as any different than a regular hotel room in terms of space. And when we went on the cruise - well anyone whose been on a cruise knows the tight quarters - never seems to ruin the vacation there. Why would this be any different?

Like I said in my original post, we plan to use 1brm mainly but we were trying to get a few extra nights out of some remaining points we will have.


Thanks for the info on needing the cards for certain reasons. This is exactly what I needed to know!

Alison

I wouldn't do it. On a cruise you get daily housekeeping . You don't get daily house keeping everyday with DVC and no towels or bedding will be given to the 5th person in the room.

 

[LaurenLC]

Last year we stayed in a 1 bedroom at OKW with 5 adults. We had no problem with the booking, no one said a thing about it. I figured if it was an issue we would have just booked a 2 bedroom. Everyone had their own room key and had no issue with extra magic hours. I don't know if we'd do it again, but we survived the week.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Last year we stayed in a 1 bedroom at OKW with 5 adults. We had no problem with the booking, no one said a thing about it. I figured if it was an issue we would have just booked a 2 bedroom. Everyone had their own room key and had no issue with extra magic hours. I don't know if we'd do it again, but we survived the week.

DVC is currently allowing five in a one bedroom villa meant for four persons. They just don't provide the towels and bedding for the fifth person.

 

[txaggiemomof3]

Is AKV the only DVC resort open right now that can accomodate 5 people in a 1 bedroom villa? Do both Kidani and Jambo Village have that option? Also, what type of view do you get in a standard AKV room for 5?

Thanks!

 

[CarolMN]

Is AKV the only DVC resort open right now that can accomodate 5 people in a 1 bedroom villa? Do both Kidani and Jambo Village have that option? Also, what type of view do you get in a standard AKV room for 5?

Thanks!

Yes, until BLT opens AKV is the only DVC resort that accommodates 5 in a one bedroom. Both Kidani and Jambo have that option.

Keep in mind that only the Kidani 1 bedrooms have two bathrooms. The Jambo 1 bedrooms have only one. Also the value category will only accommodate 4 and MS is strict about that limit. The value one bedrooms are smaller than the other booking categories and do not have room for the sleeper chair.

If you want view info, you'll get more (and higher quality) answers if you post that question separately on the Planning Forum.


P.S. As already posted, at this time, MS is allowing 5 persons in the 1 bedrooms for the other DVC resorts. However, no provisions (rollaways, cots, extra bedding, etc.) are made for that 5th person - you are on your own for that. Some believe that MS may begin enforcing the POS stated maximums in the future (4 persons in a 1 bedroom for the older DVC resorts). We shall see.

 

[buckysgirl]

I have a two bedroom dedicated booked in October for 6 days. It's a sisters trip so we don't mind the close quarters that the 8 sister/nieces are going to have to share. The problem is we are also bringing a two year old and just found out that we will also be bringing a three month old. (Surprise bonus) I hope to switch to Kidani at 7 months, (is this feasible) or should I try for the treehouse villas. I hate to book a treehouse when that is not what I truly want but I don't want to break the occupancy rules. Would adding that extra infant to a regular two bedroom be too much of a problem if I dont get into AKV. Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[CarolMN]

It definitely wouldn't be a problem if you booked a 1 bedroom and a studio.

Do give MS a call and ask - maybe it won't be a problem with the dedicated 2 bedroom and the CM you talk to will add the infant to the reservation for you. (Might want to wait until next week, though - today is the first day to book THV & BLT for owners and the phones will be crazy busy).

FWIW, I think you have a good chance of switching to Kidani if you call as soon as your 7 month window opens.

I am going to move this to the Occupancy Thread because we limit these types of discussion to that one thread.

 

[bethy]

Here's my occupancy question: We are planning to book an AKV one bedroom value in later April 2010 for 8 nights. God willing we MIGHT have another baby at that time who would be from 3-6 months old. I cosleep with my young nursing babies and so even if we had a GV the little one would be in the King sized bed next to me. I know they are strict about occupancy in the value villas. Does the limit of 4 include a young child under 3? We wouldn't need a pak n play or anything and so floor space is not an issue. IME babies that age take up basically no space.

But I do want to know what the official rule is and follow that. Do children under age 3 need passes to get on the ME or into EMH? If so I'll book the regular 1 bedroom villa.

Thanks!

 

[culli]

Here's my occupancy question: We are planning to book an AKV one bedroom value in later April 2010 for 8 nights. God willing we MIGHT have another baby at that time who would be from 3-6 months old. I cosleep with my young nursing babies and so even if we had a GV the little one would be in the King sized bed next to me. I know they are strict about occupancy in the value villas. Does the limit of 4 include a young child under 3? We wouldn't need a pak n play or anything and so floor space is not an issue. IME babies that age take up basically no space.

But I do want to know what the official rule is and follow that. Do children under age 3 need passes to get on the ME or into EMH? If so I'll book the regular 1 bedroom villa.

Thanks!

When I asked MS it is a child under the age of 3 doesn't count as occumpancy numbers. Also they will be able to get into parks without a pass, that includes FP, EMH etc. I have not had any issues with my little ones getting into parks etc but have not had to actually do the occupancy thing as we got 2br for our situation.

 

[disneyfans09]

My tour guide said it was not a big deal to place 5 in a studio just cant get the meal plan for all 5 any one have experience with this. Right now i have a 1 and 2 year old but soon will be 3 and 4 i also have a 7 year old. we have stayed in the studio before and have more then enough room just wondering if Disney will give us a hard time.

 

[Dean]

Here's my occupancy question: We are planning to book an AKV one bedroom value in later April 2010 for 8 nights. God willing we MIGHT have another baby at that time who would be from 3-6 months old. I cosleep with my young nursing babies and so even if we had a GV the little one would be in the King sized bed next to me. I know they are strict about occupancy in the value villas. Does the limit of 4 include a young child under 3? We wouldn't need a pak n play or anything and so floor space is not an issue. IME babies that age take up basically no space.

But I do want to know what the official rule is and follow that. Do children under age 3 need passes to get on the ME or into EMH? If so I'll book the regular 1 bedroom villa.

Thanks!

AKV 1 BR sleep 5 other than the value. ONE under 3 does not count for occupancy but all over that will.

 

[bethy]

Thank you for your responses. We would have an 8yo, 4yo and an infant plus two adults. Chances are we won't even have the infant but as you all know, DVC is all about planning - even contingency planning. Now if that third baby were twins, we'd need a 2 bedroom of course. Yikes! then I'd need more points!

 

[dtheboys]

Ok, I will get bashed by this site, but don't really care...
I sat in the guides office w/ three kids...He knew I had 5 in my family way back when I bought at OKW.
We only talked about a studio, and how many points I would need for a studio in the dream season.
Therefore I have always had 5 in a studio...I have never had any problems.
I bought DVC based upon having 5 in a studio.
It may of stated in my contract that 5 was not allowed, but my guide sold me my points based upon a family of 5.
I LOVE MY DVC, this is just my reason I had 5 in the past.
So don't preach to me, or act like you are any better than me. Just telling you why I have put 5 in a studio in the past.
PLEASE!!!! I'm not looking for a fight...I love this site, board, DVC, etc, Just wanted to say " I have had 5 w/ no problems"

 

[Liljam]

My tour guide said it was not a big deal to place 5 in a studio just cant get the meal plan for all 5 any one have experience with this. Right now i have a 1 and 2 year old but soon will be 3 and 4 i also have a 7 year old. we have stayed in the studio before and have more then enough room just wondering if Disney will give us a hard time.

Sadly, I think some MS and guides give out different info about Studios and occupancy. The other day, I confirmed with one MS man that I could only have FOUR (4) people total including my 1 year old son in our SSR studios, but he would not be included as an occupant in any other accommodations we chose other than the Studios. But then I have been told in the past that he is allowed to be an occupant in ADDITION to four other people as long as he is under the age of three. IF this is true, then until your one year old turns three, you could have 5 in a Studio, but according to what I know to be true, only four people total can be placed in a Studio.

You could put your family of 5 in a 1 BR for sure give their current ages though.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Ok, I will get bashed by this site, but don't really care...
I sat in the guides office w/ three kids...He knew I had 5 in my family way back when I bought at OKW.
We only talked about a studio, and how many points I would need for a studio in the dream season.
Therefore I have always had 5 in a studio...I have never had any problems.
I bought DVC based upon having 5 in a studio.
It may of stated in my contract that 5 was not allowed, but my guide sold me my points based upon a family of 5.
I LOVE MY DVC, this is just my reason I had 5 in the past.
So don't preach to me, or act like you are any better than me. Just telling you why I have put 5 in a studio in the past.
PLEASE!!!! I'm not looking for a fight...I love this site, board, DVC, etc, Just wanted to say " I have had 5 w/ no problems"

As has been said many times before, a guide is merely a salesperson and will tell a prospective buyer anything they want to hear. It's up the potential purchaser to READ everything before they sign on the dotted line.

 

[Dean]

Sadly, I think some MS and guides give out different info about Studios and occupancy. The other day, I confirmed with one MS man that I could only have FOUR (4) people total including my 1 year old son in our SSR studios, but he would not be included as an occupant in any other accommodations we chose other than the Studios. But then I have been told in the past that he is allowed to be an occupant in ADDITION to four other people as long as he is under the age of three. IF this is true, then until your one year old turns three, you could have 5 in a Studio, but according to what I know to be true, only four people total can be placed in a Studio.

You could put your family of 5 in a 1 BR for sure give their current ages though.

We've had one recent report where MS call back a member telling them they couldn't have 5 in a studio when they were already booked for 5 in that studio. DVC has been more consistent in this area in the last 2-3 years and I hope they become even more so. I don't think they should turn away anyone who's confirmation says 5, but short of that, I think they should turn all others away.