Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[CharlesTD]

5 in a one bedroom is fine we have done it and this May we have 5 in a studio and yes all are named on the reservation so for it to say a max of 4 is not truly an indication of what will fit in the room.

 

[lllovell]

Yes - be aware that Disney could officially change their acceptance, because it does state 4 to a 1 bedroom (5 if one is under 3).

With the new MYW tickets, it gets a bit more complicated and Extra Magic Hours, but from what I have heard, only one person has to have a key for them to let your whole party get wristbands (this too might change back to "everyone must have a key"). Your "extra" child will get a key as long as Disney says its ok to have them in the room (because they will officially be listed on the ressie). You can buy a seperate MYW ticket for this person if they didnt get a key, so getting in the parks is not the issue. I am not sure I would be willing to purchase knowing that at some point (which could be next week), Disney might start enforcing the 5 person rule..but then, if the only issue might be that we couldn't go to EM hours, I am not sure I would sweat it.

 

[wdwstar]

if we drive we bring a queen mattress that has its own stand it fits perfect next to the king bed in the 1 bedroom in front of the windows or sliding door.
my kids hate those pull out couches, and i dont like seeing the blow up mattress in the living/kitchen room area and its a pain to put them up and take them down everyday. i like to come in that room and sit on the couch and not have to walk around the mattress.

 

[isyt]

Whenever I book they always tell us that 5 in a one bedroom was ok. In June I am using my points at Port Orleans but in October I'll be back in Boardwalk 1-bd.

Only 56 days left!!!

 

[Dean]

Yes - be aware that Disney could officially change their acceptance, because it does state 4 to a 1 bedroom (5 if one is under 3).

While MS and some of the soft materials have stated this for some time, it's never been in the legal materials. The official occupancies are simply 4/4/8/12 and for exchange purposes 2/4/6/8 and BTW, II does take an extremely hard line approach.

 

[DrTomorrow]

Once again, I can help clear things up.

In both a Studio and 1BR Villa, there can be no more than one individual named Max. In a 2BR Villa, there can be two Maxes; three, if one is a "Junior".

Glad to help.

Be well!

 

[DVCconvert]

Actually, none of it matters.

Just rent the room and stack the family up like cord-wood. We've done just fine with 17 of us in a studio for 3 weeks.

 

[manning]

Disney has solved the problem about five in a one bedroom!!!


Future units will be built smaller.

 

[Dean]

Disney has solved the problem about five in a one bedroom!!!


Future units will be built smaller.

LOL, they've done that already.

 

[Susieab]

I have a question that I know has been the topic of conversation many times on this board, but I am going to ask again. I have a friend that is going to OKW on Sunday as our guest (we are the DVC member). Her family is 2 adults and 3 kids ages 7, 5, 4. They are staying in a 1 BR at OKW. When I made the ressie I was told that they would not provide bedding/towels for the 3rd child, which I said was fine bc the little one will sleep with mom and dad. When I got the confirmation it indicated the same thing regarding the towels and bedding.

The question is, my friend needed to add on a Sat night stay which she was going to pay cash for. She called the regular reservation number and the rep would not even quote her a price for a 1BR bc there were 5 people. She was almost rude about it and indicated that it was not allowed, it would be a fire hazard and she did not want anything to do with it. She said they would have to be in a 2BR.

So now I am worried that they will have trouble checking in bc of the 3rd child. We are not trying to get away with anything bc it is on the ressie that I gave them. Is it going to be an issue?

Sorry it was so long and thanks for any advice.

Susie

 

[DebbieB]

As long as it is in writing on the confirmation, they will be OK.

 

[Beca]

I'm a little confused about when your friends are staying in a studio (like the title says), because your whole post references 1bdrms.

It could be because your friend (not a DVC member) wants to pay cash for a night, they will not let her have a 1bdrm for 5 people. I think the "bending" of the rules is for DVC people.

Now, if they are trying to stay in a studio...well, I don't know what to tell you. I have always heard this is not possible. HOWEVER, I have a friend who is down at OKW right now who has his family of 5 in a studio. I explained to him that he couldn't get everyone into EMH mornings and nights if not everyone is signed into the room (which is a JOKE...they only need one room key per party), and he said, "Oh no, we are ALL signed into the studio". His youngest child is 5. I asked HOW he got MS to do this, and he said, "I always register my family of 5 in a studio, and I have NEVER had problems doing so". He does not get on the disboards, and he thinks I am "very mistaken" about room "limits".

I really don't think DVC rules are "hard and fast" about much. It seems I am hearing too many instances of rules being "bent" (or ignored).

I wish I knew something else to tell you.



Beca

 

[DMDSTPRGIL]

Don't tell anyone there are 5 people. For all they know you a baby sitting a small one for another couple for a few hours. Have her call again and state there are 4 in the group........

 

[Deb & Bill]

Don't tell anyone there are 5 people. For all they know you a baby sitting a small one for another couple for a few hours. Have her call again and state there are 4 in the group........

Yeah, go ahead and lie about it.

 

[Susieab]

Thanks for the feedback, sorry about the title,,,,my brain wasn't working last night. They are staying in a 1BR not a studio. I was just confused bc I gave MS the information on all 5 people and it is noted on the ressie so I wasn't sure why she got such a response when she tried to book an extra night in a 1BR. But in anycase I told her just to leave everyone else in the car when she registers and don't bring up the issue. Hopefully no problems.

Thanks!

 

[DebbieB]

CRO is more strict about the occupancy rules, they want you to get the bigger room. So did she book the extra night? If not, there should not be a problem with the DVC reservation, the confirmation says 5.

 

[CharlesTD]

We have 5 in a studio the end of May so I know for a fact they are ok with it and yes all 5 are on teh reservation. As for CRO not allowing 5 in a 1bdrm I have no clue what to tell you but one suggestion about saying you have 4 will work it isn't like they are doing bed checks or anything. I hope they get the extra night.

 

[SoCalKDG]

We have 5 in a studio the end of May so I know for a fact they are ok with it and yes all 5 are on teh reservation. As for CRO not allowing 5 in a 1bdrm I have no clue what to tell you but one suggestion about saying you have 4 will work it isn't like they are doing bed checks or anything. I hope they get the extra night.

Seeing your from Canada this must be a case of the Canadian exchange rate counting 5 people as 4 people.

 

[dianeschlicht]

The official word I got from MS a while back was..."only 4 plus baby allowed in a studio, and 5 allowed in a 1 bedroom.

 

[CharlesTD]

LOL @ SoCalKDG but we build em bigger and stronger up here in Canada we have to to be able to cope with all the snow and for building igloos and driving our dogsleds come on you should know that. SO in actuality it should be only 3 Canadians allowed in the room on that premise LOL.