Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[Dean]

We are confirmed in a 1 bedroom BLT for January. It states that it will sleep 5 with the sleeper chair. Will linens be provided for that??

They will provide linens for all the pull outs so you should be OK.

 

[CarolAnnC]

Bump for those interested in discussing Occupancy...

 

[bpmorley]

Anyone know what the occupancy of THV's are? We're staying there in December and it's listed as a 3 bdr. So can I have 12 people?

 

[tjkraz]

Anyone know what the occupancy of THV's are? We're staying there in December and it's listed as a 3 bdr. So can I have 12 people?

Max occupancy is 9. The treehouse villas have:

Two queen beds (accommodates 4)
A set of twin bunk beds (2)
Queen sofabed (2)
Twin sleeper chair (1)

 

[surfer_ed]

So we are now 10 in treehouse, including my 2 year old. We were 9 and then my SIL invited her Mom (Who is also my wife's mom, 2 brother married 2 sisters).

Anyway this could work? I am thinking no, but they think one of the kids could sleep on the floor or something. What about ME?

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

You can have an under-3 in a crib, which they'll provide.

 

[Dean]

So we are now 10 in treehouse, including my 2 year old. We were 9 and then my SIL invited her Mom (Who is also my wife's mom, 2 brother married 2 sisters).

Anyway this could work? I am thinking no, but they think one of the kids could sleep on the floor or something. What about ME?

LOL, maybe they're thinking of leaving you home. I'd see the two couples in the queens, 2 kids in the bunkbeds, 3 kids on the pull out queen and MIL on the pull out single or some variation. A sleeping bag or pull out in the BR with the bunk beds is also reasonable.

 

[Nanajo1]

As long as everyone is listed on the reservation there should not be any problem with ME.
Have a great trip.

 

[Deb & Bill]

You can have an under-3 in a crib, which they'll provide.

Agreed, as long as your two year old is still two when you check in. Once the little one turns three, everyone counts on the reservation.

 

[tjkraz]

You can have an under-3 in a crib, which they'll provide.

Are you certain of that?

The enforced occupancy limit used to be "eight plus one under the age of 3." But a few years ago they expanded it to 9 of any age. I'm not so certain that it has been further expanded to "nine plus one under the age of 3."

As another poster stated, you need to have all of the names on the reservation in order to use DME. So I'd suggest calling DVC and see what Member Services says. If they don't go for it, it ain't gonna happen.

 

[drusba]

The 1BRs in AKV (except for the small number of value point cost rooms) and BLT are designed to sleep up to five (and it is so stated in the official documents) because they have a chair that folds out into a bed and it seems many are taking advantage of that. We were just at BWV and saw a couple of fivesomes (including kids) going into 1BRs.

 

[Dean]

Are you certain of that?

The enforced occupancy limit used to be "eight plus one under the age of 3." But a few years ago they expanded it to 9 of any age. I'm not so certain that it has been further expanded to "nine plus one under the age of 3."

As another poster stated, you need to have all of the names on the reservation in order to use DME. So I'd suggest calling DVC and see what Member Services says. If they don't go for it, it ain't gonna happen.

In this case they should be fine. The occupancy for the THV is 9 and they will allow one extra under 3. Otherwise you are correct in that you only get one extra though, not one extra and one under 3 or even two extra under 3. Still, Disney is nothing if not inconsistent.

 

[Agilaw]

My family is 2 adults and 3 kids, 9, 8 and 5. I've read where DVC allows this type of family to stay in the resorts even though room "occupancy" rules state one child must be under 3. Do they enforce this rule or can I feel comfortable renting points for any studior or 1BR DVC. Help greatly appreciated.

 

[Crystal_27]

While I don't have any "real world" knowledge of whether or not this rule is actually enforced, there is a provision in the DVC contract which specifically prohibits exceeding the maximum occupancy room rates. If I was an owner renting points, I would not rent to someone who had more children than the room would allow. Also, from your standpoint and the fact that you have non-toddler children, I can't imagine that your kiddos would be very comfortable in a studio. I would say go for the 1 bedroom and really pamper yourself.

 

[whitfamily]

I don't honestly know how strict they are on this policy. But the 1 bdrms at AKV Kidani have a king bd, queen pull out sleeper sofa and single sleeper chair...that is listed as sleeping 5 I believe. BLT should also have this in their 1bdrm when they open in Aug.

Good luck!!

 

[Sandisw]

The 1 bedrooms at AKV and BLT have a 5 person occupancy. I have heard that Disney has been allowing 5 to stay in 1 bedrooms at other resorts as well. However, if the occupancy limit is 4, they will not provide additional bedding for that 5th person.

IMO, if it were me, I would probably try to choose the resorts that "officially" allow for 5--this way, you don't get down there and run in to a problem. Since the reservation will be controlled by the owner, you would really be in a bind if something happened at check in.

Good luck!!

 

[Agilaw]

Thanks, can my family of 5 stay in and DVC 1 bedroom or do you know. Thanks, Mike.

 

[Deb & Bill]

My family is 2 adults and 3 kids, 9, 8 and 5. I've read where DVC allows this type of family to stay in the resorts even though room "occupancy" rules state one child must be under 3. Do they enforce this rule or can I feel comfortable renting points for any studior or 1BR DVC. Help greatly appreciated.

For a studio, the fifth person must be under the age of three. DVC has allowed a fifth person in a one bedroom meant for four occupants, but not one more under the age of three (making five plus one). They will not provide any additional bedding or towels for the fifth person. With AKV and BLT opening, they may decide not to allow the fifth person unless the fifth person is under the age of three.

The Value one bedroom at AKV does not allow the fifth person unless they are under the age of three and sleep in the pack and play. The value villas are smaller than the standard and savanna.

 

[Dean]

Thanks, can my family of 5 stay in and DVC 1 bedroom or do you know. Thanks, Mike.

As noted, they will currently allow 5, even if one is over 3, in a 1 BR except possibly the value at AKV. For studios and the value room at AKV, you generally need to have four plus they will allow ONE under 3 not to count against occupancy. IF your reservations list 5, you will not have any trouble at check in. There have been a couple of reports lately of DVC calling back people that were able to make a reservation for 5 in a studion and canceling them. AKV and BLT will be your best bet unless all 3 can share a pull out sofa.

 

[Maxwell]

Why don't they add those sleeper chairs to the BW 1BRs?