Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[westjones]

I called MS this morning and was told I can put 5 in a ANY one bedroom and 10 in the THV but they will not provide any additional bedding. And they suggested bringing an air matress.

That is good to know about THV!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I called MS this morning and was told I can put 5 in a ANY one bedroom and 10 in the THV but they will not provide any additional bedding. And they suggested bringing an air matress.

So why would MS tell you ten and me only nine? Don't count on it until you have it in writing.

 

[rentayenta]

That is good to know about THV!

I know. We'll see if it pans out. Info can be iffy.

So why would MS tell you ten and me only nine? Don't count on it until you have it in writing.

I have no idea but I certainly wasn't going to ask and blow my chances Being a consumer for the last 30+ years, I am well aware of getting things in writing.

 

[rentayenta]

I will call again tomorrow and see what answer I get.

 

[rentayenta]

I called and when I asked if we can sleep 10 in a THV, the CM said: the THVs sleep 10 with one being under 3 y/o. I like yesterday's answer better!

 

[DebbieB]

So why would MS tell you ten and me only nine? Don't count on it until you have it in writing.

I think they are cautious about quoting official policy only in writing when asked directly.

 

[TLSnell1981]

As noted, they will currently allow 5, even if one is over 3, in a 1 BR except possibly the value at AKV.

I have 3 granchildren and hate renting a 2 BR for an extra small child. They can all sleep in the king bed, but I will bring an air mattress and extra bedding.....just in case.

This sounds like a really good boost for Owner's Lockers. I've been on the fence, but now I'm sold!

 

[Dean]

I have 3 granchildren and hate renting a 2 BR for an extra small child. They can all sleep in the king bed, but I will bring an air mattress and extra bedding.....just in case.

But it's not necessarily your choice. You can fit within what DVC will allow, you can get a larger unit or you can be dishonest, those are the only choices I know. There are no in betweens. If that means you have to get a larger unit than what you could make do with, so be it.

 

[TLSnell1981]

But it's not necessarily your choice. You can fit within what DVC will allow, you can get a larger unit or you can be dishonest, those are the only choices I know. There are no in betweens. If that means you have to get a larger unit than what you could make do with, so be it.

How is it dishonest? Did I misread that Disney is now allowing 5 in a one bedroom? I plan on telling them we are a party of 5. I understood they just didn't provide any extra bedding or towels. Did I misunderstand?

However, Disney has routinely allowed ONE extra in 1 BR and larger units for some time so I'd suspect you'll actually be OK.

I called MS this morning and was told I can put 5 in a ANY one bedroom and 10 in the THV but they will not provide any additional bedding. And they suggested bringing an air matress.

 

[Dean]

How is it dishonest? Did I misread that Disney is now allowing 5 in a one bedroom? I plan on telling them we are a party of 5. I understood they just didn't provide any extra bedding or towels. Did I misunderstand?

IF you're only 5, tell DVC it's 5 and they list 5; it's not dishonest. My post was a pick one that applies, if you only have 5 total, the dishonest choice doesn't apply. If you had 5 plus a small child and only listed 5, different story.

 

[TLSnell1981]

IF you're only 5, tell DVC it's 5 and they list 5; it's not dishonest. My post was a pick one that applies, if you only have 5 total, the dishonest choice doesn't apply. If you had 5 plus a small child and only listed 5, different story.

Maybe my post was unclear. The "extra" small child is the 5th person...she's 5 years old. She'll either sleep with her sisters or me and DH. It doesn't matter how many beds we have.

I do have a question you may be able to help with. We are hoping to book a GV (different trip). We will have less than 12 total, but will have two infants. Will we be able to get an extra pack-n-play?

 

[Dean]

Maybe my post was unclear. The "extra" small child is the 5th person...she's 5 years old. She'll either sleep with her sisters or me and DH. It doesn't matter how many beds we have.

I do have a question you may be able to help with. We are hoping to book a GV (different trip). We will have less than 12 total, but will have two infants. Will we be able to get an extra pack-n-play?

Your post did not specify only 5, just the 3 kids. Thus I gave an answer that covered all 3 possibilities I could think of. It doesn't matter which bed they'll use from an occupancy standpoint. I suspect the GV may have more than 1 pack n play but you can get a second if you need it with no problem. Enjoy your trip.

 

[PSU]

Well wanted THV but booked....Do you think that an areobed will fit in one of the bdrms or in the living room? (Haven't stayed there). Also in reading the posts seems like 9 is a possibility...even if the 9th is an adult. Has anyone ever added the dining plan for nine this way?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Well wanted THV but booked....Do you think that an areobed will fit in one of the bdrms or in the living room? (Haven't stayed there). Also in reading the posts seems like 9 is a possibility...even if the 9th is an adult. Has anyone ever added the dining plan for nine this way?

Currently, MS will allow the ninth person (from what I have heard) to your two bedroom villa. But they will not provide any towels, bedding, linens, etc. You have to provide them yourself. If they accept the 9 in the villa, you should be able to get the DDP for all nine guests.

But let me tell you, unless the majority of the nine are smaller children, you are going to be very crowded in a two bedroom villa. The only place I would attempt to put 8 in a two bedroom villa (we're not even talking about the ninth person) is in an OKW two bedroom villa.

You may have to squeeze the aerobed on the floor by the kitchen. It may fit at the foot of the sleeper sofa if it is a twin sized aerobed.

 

[Snowie]

I see differing info on how many can occupy a studio at AK. It seems that the value studios only sleep 4 but some sites say that some/many of the standard studios can sleep 5 (I assume they have a sleeper chair). Can anyone clarify this for me?

 

[bobbiwoz]

It's the one bedrooms that may have the sleeper chair, and thus have 5 as the occupancy. None of the studios have an occupancy limit of 5..excepting the child in the PAP.

Bobbi

 

[Snowie]

DVC News is where I saw the mention of 5. It may have been refering to the PAP. I also read that you might be allowed to book 5 at some studios but there would only be bedding for 4. Any truth to this?

 

[Chuck S]

DVC News is where I saw the mention of 5. It may have been refering to the PAP. I also read that you might be allowed to book 5 at some studios but there would only be bedding for 4. Any truth to this?

No, studios are 4, plus a child under the age of 3 in the PAP. The only other studios where 5 wer allowed were the dedicated "studio +" at either BWV or BCV (I don't remember which). They had a small "day bed" suitable for a very young child where the connecting door to a one bedroom unot would normally be. Those studios are no longer guaranteed, so they no longer sleep 5, plus the "day bed" really wouldn't work for anyone over about 3 feet tall. It is quite small.

 

[Snowie]

Thanks for the info.

 

[jade1]

AS Chuck recommended regarding the OP "DVC - Sleeping 5 and to baths?"


The room size is not really what some of the replies are necessarily about-it's the room category required for 5, which is connected to point requirements. 2BR at all but AKV and BLT. That levels the point requirements to a much more competitive comparison. The 2nd bath in the 1BR's is also a nice amenity, and the 1BR's are bigger than most.

Actually, 5 can stay at BLT for fewer points than OKW.