Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[RichieGraciemom]

shoot me now on these boards but I would just do it. you are the ones who have to squish in the room. again please dont bash more dis board members.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

shoot me now on these boards but I would just do it. you are the ones who have to squish in the room. again please dont bash more dis board members.

It is a long way to come and then have problems when you get here. I am a nervous wreck because we are putting 2 adults and 3 children (ages 5 to 11) in a one bedroom in June. Last year we stayed in a 2 bedroom, but my mom was with us. Without my mom the 2 bedroom is overkill for us. When we were there last year my husband spoke with the front desk and they told him 5 in a 1 bedroom is OK but no additional bedding is provided. We are exchanging in through II. My husband has done all the talking with Disney and keeps assuring me it will be OK. He is calling this week to pay the $95 and to sign up for ME, so I guess I will feel better once all the names are on the reservation.

Lisa

 

[dianeschlicht]

MS DOES allow 5 in a 1 bedroom. You will not have any trouble with that, but 5 will NOT be allowed in a studio.

 

[Lyndylou]

Thanks Richie for your advice but I'm such a coward i wouldn't enjoy the vacation for worrying about breaking the law. One of our daughters is giving up her place so the wee guy can come.. She'll come with the rest of the family for 3 weeks at end of July so we'll be legal with 8 in 2 bd.for 3 weeks and 4 in studio.for 3 weeks

 

[NMW]

It is a long way to come and then have problems when you get here. I am a nervous wreck because we are putting 2 adults and 3 children (ages 5 to 11) in a one bedroom in June. Last year we stayed in a 2 bedroom, but my mom was with us. Without my mom the 2 bedroom is overkill for us. When we were there last year my husband spoke with the front desk and they told him 5 in a 1 bedroom is OK but no additional bedding is provided. We are exchanging in through II. My husband has done all the talking with Disney and keeps assuring me it will be OK. He is calling this week to pay the $95 and to sign up for ME, so I guess I will feel better once all the names are on the reservation.

Lisa

MS does allow 5 in a 1 bdr, honest! You will be fine and all your names will be on the reservation.
I have to agree with the other posters who said MS only allows 4 in a studio. That's what I've been told too- 4 in a studio, 5 in a 1 bdr, 8 in a 2 bdr, 12 in a GV.

 

[NMW]

Thanks Richie for your advice but I'm such a coward i wouldn't enjoy the vacation for worrying about breaking the law. One of our daughters is giving up her place so the wee guy can come.. She'll come with the rest of the family for 3 weeks at end of July so we'll be legal with 8 in 2 bd.for 3 weeks and 4 in studio.for 3 weeks

That's very sweet of your daughter. Good for her!

 

[MotherOf2Princesses]

I read the thread and did not see anyone mention my concern. I am planning a trip next May. My parents are going to vacation with us part of our stay. I would really hate to have to pay for a 2br if it's only going to be me, my husband and two kids most of the time.
So my question is can we have four adults, a 5 yr old, and a 2 yr old, in a 1 br villa.
Thank You.

 

[dianeschlicht]

First of all, let me say that there is NO WAY I would want to stay ANYWHERE with 4 adults and 2 children with only one bathroom! Also, if you are anywere but OKW, you will have difficulty fitting everyone in. OKW has the pull out sofa plus a love seat that COULD be used for the 5 year old.

As to is it allowed...I would call MS and ask. The offering statement says 4 adults and one child under the age of 3. They ARE allowing 5 adults in a 1 bedroom, so ostensibly you would be within the 5 limit if the 2 year old is counted as an infant. No way to know unless you ask.

 

[TNKBELL]

I read the thread and did not see anyone mention my concern. I am planning a trip next May. My parents are going to vacation with us part of our stay. I would really hate to have to pay for a 2br if it's only going to be me, my husband and two kids most of the time.
So my question is can we have four adults, a 5 yr old, and a 2 yr old, in a 1 br villa.
Thank You.

I called and asked MS about our family of 6 staying in a 1bdrm and they said that would be just fine, but most definately not a studio(not that I would want to!). My family is me, DH, DS8,DS6,DD4,DS1. I think it would only be roomy enough at OKW though, we stayed at SSR last year in a 2 bdrm with my Mom also and it seemed crowded. SSR has a strange and tight layout.Good Luck!

 

[Dean]

First of all, let me say that there is NO WAY I would want to stay ANYWHERE with 4 adults and 2 children with only one bathroom! Also, if you are anywere but OKW, you will have difficulty fitting everyone in. OKW has the pull out sofa plus a love seat that COULD be used for the 5 year old.

As to is it allowed...I would call MS and ask. The offering statement says 4 adults and one child under the age of 3. They ARE allowing 5 adults in a 1 bedroom, so ostensibly you would be within the 5 limit if the 2 year old is counted as an infant. No way to know unless you ask.

While they may or may not allow the 6 in this situation, the flexibility of 5 in a 1 BR officially is not 5 plus an infant under 3, it's just 5 regardless of age. But like anything else Disney the answer will likely vary with who you get on the phone.

 

[dianeschlicht]

While they may or may not allow the 6 in this situation, the flexibility of 5 in a 1 BR officially is not 5 plus an infant under 3, it's just 5 regardless of age. But like anything else Disney the answer will likely vary with who you get on the phone.

I know, but based on what the poster above was able to do with 5 plus an infant, I suspect it will be allowed. Frankly I hate to see this being done. I don't object so much to a family of 5 where there are 3 small children. I think the 1 bedroom is preferable for those folks. I draw the line at 6 though, even with small children, and especially with additional adults.

 

[Dean]

I know, but based on what the poster above was able to do with 5 plus an infant, I suspect it will be allowed. Frankly I hate to see this being done. I don't object so much to a family of 5 where there are 3 small children. I think the 1 bedroom is preferable for those folks. I draw the line at 6 though, even with small children, and especially with additional adults.

My personal take is that I don't really care if there is some flexibility. However, I feel the rules in place should be followed. Heck, I'm a rules sort of guy. This creates competing forces. My real problem in general with DVC is that they are inconsistent. If they would just say they were going to do it a certain way and do so, it would sit far better with me even if it was a stretch with the legal issues in place.

I think most have missed my true feelings on this subject because I feel DVC could and should follow the rules. It would be easy to change them if the Board wanted to do so. If someone has an extra person or two and conduct themselves appropriately, that's really cool. However, DVC should go after ANYONE who abused the property, regardless of how many they have in the unit. But there is an inherent cost to room stuffing as there is to smokers, drinkers,theives and slobs in general.

 

[Dean]

As to is it allowed...I would call MS and ask. The offering statement says 4 adults and one child under the age of 3. They ARE allowing 5 adults in a 1 bedroom, so ostensibly you would be within the 5 limit if the 2 year old is counted as an infant. No way to know unless you ask.

Diane, this is not accurate. the POS says 4/4/8/12 period. It's only the fluff literature that says 4 plus one under 3. I don't want the members of this board to think the legal paperwork includes the extra one, it doesn't in any way.

 

[Lyndylou]

I would only be roomy enough at OKW though, we stayed at SSR last year in a 2 bdrm with my Mom also and it seemed crowded. SSR has a strange and tight layout.Good Luck!

I am worried about this quote as we are going to be 8 in a 2 bd [including mother-in-law who has NEVER been to Disney} at SSP for 2 weeks also BCV for 1 week Me DH DD,24 DD21 DD15 DD12 DS8 We have stayed 3 times in 2 bd at OKW and it was fab . Is SSP 2 bd really small?


Only 42 sleeps till our mammoth 6 week stay at Disney

 

[dianeschlicht]

I am worried about this quote as we are going to be 8 in a 2 bd [including mother-in-law who has NEVER been to Disney} at SSP for 2 weeks also BCV for 1 week Me DH DD,24 DD21 DD15 DD12 DS8 We have stayed 3 times in 2 bd at OKW and it was fab . Is SSP 2 bd really small?


Only 42 sleeps till our mammoth 6 week stay at Disney

I don't think it's any smaller than BWV, BCV, or VWL, but I think the reason all those places seem small when you have 8 guests is the lack of the second bed in the second bedroom. I know some folks like the bed/sofa arrangement, but if you have 8 people, it isn't necessarily so great. The extra loveseat in the OKW 2 bedroom makes a huge difference for together time in the common area as well. I think it's the cramped feeling of the common areas that I object to at the other DVCs. Do you have the kids sharing beds? Do you know which bed DMIL is using? I think the bed sharing thing is a REAL issue at places other than OKW. JMHO

 

[Lyndylou]

Yes our kids have no problem sharing beds and the wee guy will be in with our 12 year old. DMIL we hope will share with 15 year old DD who volunteered her services as it were HA HA . We thought the sofa bed in sitting area as she stays up late and gets up early. We should have toured SSP before we added on last time but we never got round to it. I'm sure I asked about the beds and was assured there would be 2 queen beds in 2nd bd.DMIL complains about most things so we chose BCV and SSp to give her plenty to do and see while we're at the parks as she keeps telling us she won't be going to the " carnival " with us Yes we've tried !.. I really don't want her to have anything to moan about. We all have such a fantastic time everyday., and before you ask she invited herself!

 

[DebbieB]

Some of the dedicated 2 bedrooms at BCV, VWL & SSR have 2 queens in the second bedroom. All of OKW's do.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Yes our kids have no problem sharing beds and the wee guy will be in with our 12 year old. DMIL we hope will share with 15 year old DD who volunteered her services as it were HA HA . We thought the sofa bed in sitting area as she stays up late and gets up early. We should have toured SSP before we added on last time but we never got round to it. I'm sure I asked about the beds and was assured there would be 2 queen beds in 2nd bd.DMIL complains about most things so we chose BCV and SSp to give her plenty to do and see while we're at the parks as she keeps telling us she won't be going to the " carnival " with us Yes we've tried !.. I really don't want her to have anything to moan about. We all have such a fantastic time everyday., and before you ask she invited herself!

Yikes! Why would a whiner even play to vacation at Disney if she doesn't want to do the parks? Make sure you have a sturdy pair of ear plugs!

 

[Lyndylou]

We have made it our family mission this year to "convert granny" to the wonderful world of Disney. It;s gonna be 7 against 1 so the odds are in our favour. We've also booked the backyard BBQ. cirque du soleil, Hoop de doo, Aloha. We are breakfasting with Donald. lunching with Mickey and having dinner with the Pooh gang.. We are dining in the castle.{. We are doing it all and are confident she will be a convert! She doesn't know about all this yet!}

 

[dianeschlicht]

The meals are a good way of introduction to the magic of the mouse! Good idea. Hope it all pans out for you.