Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[bjakmom]

We checked into a 1 br at BWV on 1/30 and requested and were given a 5th room key for our Fla friend who was going to join us for DS's birthday and bring his sleeping bag - absolutely no problem (except that he had car problems and couldn't get there). We also had an extra set of bed sheets in the entry closet - DS made up a bed on the floor with the sofa cushions and extra sheets - his buddy slept on the sofa mattress on the floor - teen boys do not like to sleep together in the same bed - and it worked out great for us !

 

[murcor]

"five is perfectly legal" and we have 3 adults and 2 children. She did suggest when the children get older we might want to consider a 2 bedroom, which we agree.

When we had our current stay before we purchased DVC and had to book through CRO they do not allow more than 4. They said 5 people automatically will default the system to a 2 bedroom. We tried calling various times to get different agents and they all would not allow this.

In the master bedroom at SSR we had an air mattress on the floor. We just had a single, I know for sure that a twin would fit and possibly a queen. I measured the floor space and will have to check my measurements.

One afternoon when we returned from the parks mousekeeping left us cleans linens for the air mattress.....bless her soul. She did receive goods tips during the week. (but dont expect any extra linens)

Angela

 

[FreeTime]

I have stayed 5 in a 1-BR before, 3 adults, and two kids ages 3 & 4 and I have to be honest with you, it was a mistake! I know that you mentioned that you have three kids and they can all still sleep in a bed together, so you will be fine. Just keep in mind, as you mentioned, that you eventually will need that 2-BR. It was difficult for us having to share a bathroom with an extra adult.

I hope that your family becomes a member soon!

 

[NMW]

Yes, 5 in a 1 bdr is allowed by MS. I booked 2 adults and 3 kids and asked if there was an age limit on the kids being allowed in a 1 bdr. Our youngest will be 3 and my boys are under 9. I wanted to know if we could still book the 1 bdr when she's say 6, or would we need the 2 bdr? MS told me that 5 in a 1 bdr is allowed no matter what the ages of the 5 are. She also said I could request extra bedding, but there may be a charge. We plan to only do the 1 bdr trips for maybe 2 or 3 years, then I think it will always be 2 bdr stays. But that's just us! Every family is different.

Don't worry, you'll be fine with 5 in a 1 bdr. MS told me this over the phone and by email and then, I booked it, no problem. I'm not sure about 5 in a studio. Maybe someone else can help you on that one!

 

[cymomtx]

We asked this question last year when we bought at DVC. We were told "no one will be taking a head count"

 

[DrBond007]

Wow, this thread died in August, and now it reappears in January. Just when you think it's all been said......

 

[lovwdwalot]

Wow, this thread died in August, and now it reappears in January. Just when you think it's all been said......

Good one!!

 

[RichieGraciemom]

Does any one know if five in a studio is allowed or quote looked at the other way. My children at 3, 4, 8 and a sleeping bag will do just fine for the three year old. Should I tell member services? or just bring the three year old in and do it my way. I know it will be tight but two trips this year isntead of one we can deal with it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does any one know if five in a studio is allowed or quote looked at the other way. My children at 3, 4, 8 and a sleeping bag will do just fine for the three year old. Should I tell member services? or just bring the three year old in and do it my way. I know it will be tight but two trips this year isntead of one we can deal with it.

Are you REALLY asking us what you should do? You already know, right?

 

[Dean]

Does any one know if five in a studio is allowed or quote looked at the other way. My children at 3, 4, 8 and a sleeping bag will do just fine for the three year old. Should I tell member services? or just bring the three year old in and do it my way. I know it will be tight but two trips this year isntead of one we can deal with it.

You should be honest, then it's up to MS. That way you're off the hook.

 

[RichieGraciemom]

Yes I was and they told me they do not take a head count but cant put him on the room registry, but again stated they do not take a head count. I am still contemplating what to do, since I got the impression it was ok since the youngest is so small.

 

[momtwo3]

could anyone tell me if a one bedroom could accomadate 2 adults and three kids 13,11,6

 

[DrBond007]

could anyone tell me if a one bedroom could accomadate 2 adults and three kids 13,11,6

Why sure it can.



http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=673317

 

[Deb & Bill]

could anyone tell me if a one bedroom could accomadate 2 adults and three kids 13,11,6

Actually, the occupancy of a one bedroom is four plus one under the age of three. You will only have beds for four, plus towels and linens for four. Just ignore DrBond007. He/she failed to recognize the fact that you are a new poster.

CRO will not allow a family of five to be booked into a one bedroom villa.

 

[diskat]

We have a 2 bdrm reserved for our trip (of 8) and then added an extra person. Since we have 9 we had to reserve an extra studio as they will only leave 8 stay in the 2 bdrm. We were also told that we could rent a 1 bdrm for 5 and a studio for 4. These totals were not counting a child under 3.

 

[pplasky]

Actually, the occupancy of a one bedroom is four plus one under the age of three. You will only have beds for four, plus towels and linens for four. Just ignore DrBond007. He/she failed to recognize the fact that you are a new poster.

CRO will not allow a family of five to be booked into a one bedroom villa.

Are you staying on points. MS will let you have 5 in a 1BR. We have three children, 7,7,8 and we stay in a 1BR easily. MS does list them on the ressie. However, we did have trouble booking 5 in a studio.

 

[RichieGraciemom]

Yes on points and we want to go twice this year, every other year we will book a one bedroom, but since my youngest is so small we wanted to stretch it, and they will be in bed with us anyway, the little one I mean. Like i said, ms said they do not do head counts, but I know honesty is the best policy, but who does not want to go do disney twice in one year.

 

[pplasky]

Yes on points and we want to go twice this year, every other year we will book a one bedroom, but since my youngest is so small we wanted to stretch it, and they will be in bed with us anyway, the little one I mean. Like i said, ms said they do not do head counts, but I know honesty is the best policy, but who does not want to go do disney twice in one year.

Just remember, if you decide to get the studio and MS will not put all 5 on your ressie, than you may not be able to take advantage of EMH. Of course, if it's two vacations instead of one, you may not care.

 

[iowa mommy]

today I purchased DVC, I have had many discussions with my sales rep and he stated that it was perfectly accaptable to have 2A, 3C in a one bedroom. I asked this question many times just to be 100% sure that we would not only "fit" but also not be breaking any rules

 

[ColoradoBelle1]

I'm glad Dis finally realized that a family of 5 (2 adults ) and 5 adults and just two separate games!
I only have one child...so it isn't an issue for me, but if I had 3 kids...I'd be happy in a one bedroom and yep, the bathroom might be a little tight but heck, throw em in the swimming pool at the end of the day and they'd be clean enough, right?

I would never want to be 4 adults in a studio and i think I'd even find 2 adults and 1kid a little crowded (no privacy for mum and dad) in a studio.
But I hated the thought of families splitting up just to meet the requirement of 4 max in a one bedroom.

Colorado Belle