Max Occupancy in DVC Resorts

[DebbieB]

Hi everyone. I am new to the idea of renting DVC and all that comes with it, so thanks for your patience!

My cousin owns DVC at AKV and has offered to sell us points for our upcoming trip. We are interested in several of the DVC properties and would be willing to stay at any of the studios available during our time frame.

Travelers are my parents, myself, DH, and DD(1)-- so 4 adults and 1 baby. Space-wise we don't need much, as we are never in our rooms. Currently we are booked in separate rooms but we were thinking if we could get a DVC studio it would be perfect for our needs.

However, I'm worried DVC won't let us stay in a studio because there are technically 5 of us, although DD would be in a pack n' play and not a bed.

Does anyone know if 4 adults and 1 baby would be allowed in a "sleeps up to 4" studio?

Thank you in advance!

It's allowed but you are really going to be tight. OKW is the only studio that has 2 real beds. The others have 1 queen, 1 double sofabed. I would get two rooms, if anything for the separate bathrooms.

 

[epcotprincess]

Thanks to everyone for the quick replies, and to the mods for moving this to the right place.

We all stayed together last year in a room at POR so we are used to being in somewhat tight quarters. I think I will look at pictures and think about whether to upgrade to the one bedroom. Thanks to everyone for the quick answers and opinions!

(And especially to Brian, my fellow Ann Arborite. )

 

[Kidanifan08]

(And especially to Brian, my fellow Ann Arborite. )

I lived in Ann Arbor for four years, once upon a time! I still get there about 6 times a year on Saturday's in the fall!!

Have a great trip!!

 

[epcotprincess]

I lived in Ann Arbor for four years, once upon a time! I still get there about 6 times a year on Saturday's in the fall!!

Have a great trip!!

Well then I'm sure I've run into you without knowing it-- my grad student DH and I are season ticket holders! Thanks for the well wishes!

 

[cseca]

Thanks to everyone for the quick replies, and to the mods for moving this to the right place.

We all stayed together last year in a room at POR so we are used to being in somewhat tight quarters. I think I will look at pictures and think about whether to upgrade to the one bedroom. Thanks to everyone for the quick answers and opinions!

(And especially to Brian, my fellow Ann Arborite. )

First of ... Go Blue!

Now off to your question, if I may add a little note to all the great answers already. I wouldn't pick BLT for 4+1 in a studio. The BLT studio is the worst in design, making the whole room feels really cramped. Location might be the best but the studio room is really the worst in the lot (design wise I think)
The other resorts might be better for a group your size.

Have a great time!

 

[KGD]

We toured BLT in Jan and felt the same about the studio. Would be very tight for 4 plus 1. A pak n play would fit in the kitchenette area, but it would be tight. At least you would not bump into it trying to navigate around the room.

The 1br would work perfectly at most resorts (Not BLT though - small master closet). The master bedroom closet is very large and would fit a pak n play easily, so everyone would have there own space. It would be a sleeper sofa in the living room, however, they are pretty comfy. Not like most that I have tried. My daughter slept in "her clubhouse" (aka master closet) and loved it!

The website Allears.net has pics of almost anything you can think of (by resort) and even shows some floorplans. It typically gives square footages too. These may help you decide.

Good luck!

 

[bluenosemickey]

Does OKW now have sleeper chairs in the 1Bdrs? I thought with the recent renos they might have added them. A few pages ago, someone mentioned that the villas that sleep 5 officially are: BLT, AKV Kin, and OKW.

Just wondering?

 

[Dean]

Does OKW now have sleeper chairs in the 1Bdrs? I thought with the recent renos they might have added them. A few pages ago, someone mentioned that the villas that sleep 5 officially are: BLT, AKV Kin, and OKW.

Just wondering?

I believe it'll take more than the chair to change the occupancy to 5 officially, it'd take a POS change. I doubt they'll do this given there isn't a second BR.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does OKW now have sleeper chairs in the 1Bdrs? I thought with the recent renos they might have added them. A few pages ago, someone mentioned that the villas that sleep 5 officially are: BLT, AKV Kin, and OKW.

Just wondering?

No, the one bedrooms that officially sleep five are BLT and AKV (non-Value villas). OKW still officially sleeps four. VWL, BWV, BCV, SSR are all too small to add the sleeper chair anyway.

 

[bluenosemickey]

Thanks, I thought this was the case, just wondered if I'd missed something.

 

[staceymay00]

The latest OKW point charts say that most 1BRs sleep 5 and most 2BRs sleep 9. The reason the chart says "most" is because not all villas were renovated when the point charts were printed. I'm not sure if that qualifies as an official occupancy change, but it seems they are acknowledging the OKW villas are equipped for 5 in a 1BR and 9 in a 2BR.

 

[las3888]

I have a friend who I have been talking to DVC about. They seem pretty interested, but I realize they are a family of 5. Since we are not a family of 5, we haven't been concerned about restrictions on rooms for parties of 5. Can anybody tell me what studios and 1 BR's accommodate a party of 5? Can they still have 5 if they use the PNP (their youngest is an infant). Also, are the resorts updating their options? I seem to recall the last time we stayed at OKW last Oct. they had the sleeper chair in the 1 BR which they didn't have in the past. Have any other resorts started adding these or do they have plans to? Is this what qualifies as having the 5th person as an option?

I didn't want to mis-inform my friends - they would be interesting in staying all over at DVC, somewhat like we do, having a new experience with each trip. I don't know if they would want to buy if they are limited to only a couple resorts. They are interested in studios mostly (at this point).

Thanks!

 

[hellerjw]

Disney allows 4 + 1 child under 3 in a pack & play so they should be fine. A bit cramped in a studio but fine.

 

[ssnelle]

I have a friend who I have been talking to DVC about. They seem pretty interested, but I realize they are a family of 5. Since we are not a family of 5, we haven't been concerned about restrictions on rooms for parties of 5. Can anybody tell me what studios and 1 BR's accommodate a party of 5? Can they still have 5 if they use the PNP (their youngest is an infant). Also, are the resorts updating their options? I seem to recall the last time we stayed at OKW last Oct. they had the sleeper chair in the 1 BR which they didn't have in the past. Have any other resorts started adding these or do they have plans to? Is this what qualifies as having the 5th person as an option?

I didn't want to mis-inform my friends - they would be interesting in staying all over at DVC, somewhat like we do, having a new experience with each trip. I don't know if they would want to buy if they are limited to only a couple resorts. They are interested in studios mostly (at this point).

Thanks!

We are a family of 5 and DVC allows us to stay in a 1 BR always. They will NOT give you extra bedding or towels, so please do not even ask as the room is set up for 4. At this point our 3 children are comfortable but when they get bigger I know our 2 BR days are a comin'. Hope that helps.

 

[las3888]

Disney allows 4 + 1 child under 3 in a pack & play so they should be fine. A bit cramped in a studio but fine.

That sounds good for them, but only for now. Do any studios have options for 5 (other than PNP)?

THANKS!

 

[hellerjw]

None that I'm aware of, they would need to move up to a 1BR.

 

[Sandisw]

That sounds good for them, but only for now. Do any studios have options for 5 (other than PNP)?

THANKS!

No, studios are 4 + an infant (under 3). Once the youngest is 3, they will need at least a 1 bedroom. AKV, BLT, and OKW have the sleeper chair so will provide sleeping space and bedding/towels for 5 in the 1 bedrooms (well, not the values at AKV).

 

[DenLo]

Three resorts, AKV, BLT and OKW sleep five in a 1BR plus a pack 'n play for a child under 3. Each of these resorts has a pull out couch (sleeps 2) and pull out chair (sleeps one) in the living room. Some families extend the use of 1 BRs by bringing an air mattress and bedding for it so each child will have their own bed. That way when children are no longer willing to share the queen pull out couch they still have the option of staying in a 1BR. BTW, some members do this same method at the DVC resorts that do not have a pull out chair.

Keep in mind that occupancy is strictly as stated on the MS website for each resort. If a family numbers are higher than the occupancy total then the DDP cannot be purchased because everyone in the villa must be on the DDP. And a KTTW card will not be issued for the extra child/guest.

 

[palaemon]

Three resorts, AKV, BLT and OKW sleep five in a 1BR plus a pack 'n play for a child under 3. Each of these resorts has a pull out couch (sleeps 2) and pull out chair (sleeps one) in the living room. Some families extend the use of 1 BRs by bringing an air mattress and bedding for it so each child will have their own bed. That way when children are no longer willing to share the queen pull out couch they still have the option of staying in a 1BR. BTW, some members do this same method at the DVC resorts that do not have a pull out chair.

Keep in mind that occupancy is strictly as stated on the MS website for each resort. If a family numbers are higher than the occupancy total then the DDP cannot be purchased because everyone in the villa must be on the DDP. And a KTTW card will not be issued for the extra child/guest.

From what I've read, you're not supposed to have 5 guests over 3y/o, but DVC won't "kick someone out." As pp said, just don't ask for amenities for that 5th person (towels, KTTW, etc.) However, it shouldn't be done/abused and it will be way too crowded. I'd say go with a 1br.

 

[Dean]

That sounds good for them, but only for now. Do any studios have options for 5 (other than PNP)?

THANKS!

None, and they will enforce it on the reservation side.