Two ECV’s and 5 adults in GF standard room

[Lewisc]

For all we know Disney has a special exemption. (Stupid yes if true but they practically ran the fire dept for a looong time…)

And the moon is made of Swiss cheese.

 

[Lewisc]

My question is, will we be able to fit 5 adults in a room along with 2 ECV’s? If not, do you have any suggestions for us?

5 adults, one bath, is pushing it without a scooter. You might be able to physically fit everything but a horrible idea. You've rejected reasonable suggestions.

Try to book a DVC 1 bedroom. Rent points.

You won't consider another resort. You won't book a larger room without a balcony.

Your remaining option is to reduce your stay. Book 2 rooms for the number of.nights that work for your budget.

Theoretically you could rent the go go scooter and dissassemble it every night
Maybe put the parts on the balcony covered with a poncho.

People put 2 scooters IN POP. It's probably physically possible.. Skip the rear basket. Rent the smaller scooter
It takes less space even if you don't dissassemble it.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

What about a DVC 1 BD at VGF? Would that be doable? That way your husband would get the hotel he wants and you would have more space.

Otherwise I strongly recommend not trying to squeeze 5 into a studio. That just sounds horrendous.

 

[Mle8308]

Not sure if you are a DVC member and booking on points. If not, there will be a $35 additional adult charge per person per night for any guest in the room over 18. So, for your parents to stay, it's an additional $70 per night before tax, so at least an additional $700 for your 10 night stay. Could you do two moderate rooms at maybe Port Orleans French Quarter? It's a small resort and the transportation to the parks is great. It's one bus stop only and there are boats to Disney Springs. I bet the 2 rooms there will be less than one at the GF and you will have more room. You could request connecting rooms, it's not guaranteed, but if you call and explain your situation, they may be able to help. One room and one bathroom for 5 will be challenging. I'd even consider a Poly studio (not a regular room) over the GF, it will at least have a split bath. It's one of the largest studios on property. And the studios all have either a patio (1st floor) or a balcony.

 

[Cynt]

I understand you love GF and husband wants a balcony but you might need to make a couple of sacrifices so everyone will enjoy this vacation. I highly recommend a two bedroom at OKW (they have balconies) or any 2 bdrm DVC with a balcony.

5 in a room is a recipe for disaster. Don't do it. Believe me sacrificing GF for a two bedroom DVC will be more than worth it. Tell your husband you're looking out for his best interest as well as the families best interest and you want him and your parents to be comfortable.

 

[Lewisc]

OKW is not a good alternative to the GF. A completely different location and experience.

2 DVC studios at the GF would work. POLY, contemporary and even WL are possibilities.

 

[Cynt]

OKW is not a good alternative to the GF. A completely different location and experience.

2 DVC studios at the GF would work. POLY, contemporary and even WL are possibilities.

Yes ANY 2 bdrm DVC with balcony or 2 rooms. I also mentioned making SACRIFICES to make this work.

But most important NO NO NO to 5 people, 3 generations in a room. DON'T DO IT!

At a $1000/avg a night at GF they have a plethora of options.

You could always leave the parents at home and bring them next time.

You mentioned your husband paying. Could you and your parents come up with the funds to put them in a more economical resort?

My parents and I are close but no way do I want to be roommates for 10 days in a hotel room. We always get to bdrms when the parents travel with us. It's better for everyone involved.

 

[elvispursley]

I’ll say that as a party of only 2 that had 2 scooters in a room last year…I can NOT remotely doing that with 5 people in a single room. Save everyone hurt feelings and a disastrous trip and either rent points for a 2 bd villa o get 2 Pom’s somewhere else. This has bad idea all over it.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

Not getting the answer she wants here, OP is asking how to make this work on the GF resort thread.

We have all pointed out that this is a terrible idea. I said the same thing on the other thread as well with the hopes of getting through. It’s a terrible idea to have 5 adults in a multi generational trip in the studio for that long to begin with, and even more so adding 2 ECVs.

Unfortunately for her family they are probably going to find out why.

I have stayed at the GF multiple times and it is the only resort that feels like “home” to us when we are in Disney. For this upcoming trip we will be staying with my family and my parents in the same room. We have booked two ECV’s for our stay for my parents to use when we go to the parks. My problem is trying to fit 4 adults and a 13 year old, who is the size of an adult, in our room along with two ECV’s.

I posted about this on the disability forum and it was suggested to request an accessible room. Does anyone know if these rooms are on all levels of the hotel? (We are not staying Club Level.). My husband needs a balcony to feel comfortable and we love being on the higher floors. I’m debating my options right now and I have just a standard room booked at this point.

There are only three requirements for this trip for my family. 1 We must stay at the GF. We have tried other resorts and are always disappointed we didn’t spend the extra money to stay here. 2. We must have a balcony on a higher floor. If we are stuck being crammed into a small room it will have to be that way. 3. My parents can’t afford their own room at the GF and we can’t pay for them to have their own room as we are already paying for the entire vacation.

Reading my own post lets me see how stringent my requirements are. . So….. does anyone know if accessible rooms are on higher floors? I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[lanejudy]

Accessible rooms can be located anywhere throughout the resort, any floor and main or outer buildings. I don’t know if there is a category at GF that guarantees a balcony. A wheelchair accessible room is not necessarily larger square footage. It may be laid out differently, and it’s quite possible the “living” space is smaller because the bathroom is larger. The bathroom won’t be split which IMO will only make having 5 people in the same room more challenging.

 

[Lewisc]

I don't think 5 adults are good idea in one room with one bathroom.

I don't think 2 scooters are the killer. Almost like the difference between a grade of F and F -.

An accessible room may make it worse, reasons listed by PP.

Try to rent DVC, hope for discounts or reduce the number of nights.

3 nights at the GF, per OPs suggestion and 7 nights at Swan Dolphin 2 rooms or.a suite. Senior rate

 

[Sweettears]

You are correct. The 2023 Florida Building Code, Section 1020.4 reads:

1005.7 reads:



So, other than doors when fully opened and handrails, all other obstructions, whether temporary or permanent, are prohibited as they reduce the required egress width. I don't know why cast members do or do not suggest parking ECV's in hallways, but I do know the Code. Oh, and Group I-2 Occupancies are medical facilities, and more specifically for the exceptions, nursing homes, and the exceptions are limited to very specific conditions. There are no such exceptions given for Group R Occupancies (hotels):

The Building Code really doesn't like anything in a hallway serving as a primary means of egress, and it addresses the potential in multiple Chapters. The little alcoves you see in BRV, for example, where the hallway width widens, likely don't give you any leeway either, as parking a scooter there would encroach on the clear space required around the exit door for the room.

And yes, Mousekeeping leaving those linen storage carts unattended in the hallways would also violate the code. A conventional housekeeping cart left attended (with the CM inside the room with the door propped open) would not raise any concern, but a scooter left in the hallway, in the middle of the night, unattended in a possibly smoke-filled hallway, also possibly illuminated by only emergency lighting, would be another story.

ETA: to be clear, the FFPC (Florida Fire protection Code) adopts the minimum width requirements of the Building Code, and also only allows exceptions, in Section 19.1.6.1, for corridors providing egress for patient rooms in healthcare facilities (also, specifically, for "wheeled equipment").

As with many laws it seems that there is always wriggle room provided in the choice of wording. In the sections cited it refers to impeding the access to hallways that meet the minimum width. It doesn’t speak to whether or not it is within the guidelines if the space exceeds the minimum.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

As with many laws it seems that there is always wriggle room provided in the choice of wording. In the sections cited it refers to impeding the access to hallways that meet the minimum width. It doesn’t speak to whether or not it is within the guidelines if the space exceeds the minimum.

Anyone who has pushed a double stroller through the halls and has had to navigate around ECVs, housekeeping carts, or another family with a double stroller knows that there isn’t a lot of extra room in the hallways on a good day. If there is an emergency, especially at night when the entire floor is exiting at the same time, having any kind of impediment in the hallway could quickly make the situation become tragic.

But feel free to continue to justify others’ selfish behavior just so they can have a bit more space in their hotel room.

 

[SkyGuy]

Anyone who has pushed a double stroller through the halls and has had to navigate around ECVs, housekeeping carts, or another family with a double stroller knows that there isn’t a lot of extra room in the hallways on a good day. If there is an emergency, especially at night when the entire floor is exiting at the same time, having any kind of impediment in the hallway could quickly make the situation become tragic.

But feel free to continue to justify others’ selfish behavior just so they can have a bit more space in their hotel room.

We had to evacuate BWV one night a few years ago for a fire alarm. It was chaotic in the first place with some panicking and kids crying or having to be carried as dead weight, but the obstacle course to leave with scooters parked on both sides of the hallway was crazy. If a family had a double stroller (or even a single) to corral their kids, they would have been stuck at several points. Last year at WL CL, we didn’t have an evacuation, but coming back after an AH, it was the same situation with ECV along both walls, and I told my kid that I hoped we didn’t have another fire alarm. It felt like the WL hallways were especially narrow, but that was probably just my perspective. I really, really wish I had taken pictures, but I’m old and never think about doing that kind of thing.

 

[Sweettears]

Anyone who has pushed a double stroller through the halls and has had to navigate around ECVs, housekeeping carts, or another family with a double stroller knows that there isn’t a lot of extra room in the hallways on a good day. If there is an emergency, especially at night when the entire floor is exiting at the same time, having any kind of impediment in the hallway could quickly make the situation become tragic.

But feel free to continue to justify others’ selfish behavior just so they can have a bit more space in their hotel room.

Easy chief. I’m not advocating for anything. Merely pointing out that often legalese consistently leaves room for interpretation.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

Easy chief. I’m not advocating for anything. Merely pointing out that often legalese consistently leaves room for interpretation.

I just don’t think we should be encouraging dangerous behavior.

 

[Lewisc]

Easy chief. I’m not advocating for anything. Merely pointing out that often legalese consistently leaves room for interpretation.

It's simple math. The halls aren't wide enough.

My wife uses a scooter. The few times I had to move another guests scooter I pushed it to the elevator lobby area.
I should be thanked for moving it out of the way.

 

[lanejudy]

As with many laws it seems that there is always wriggle room provided in the choice of wording. In the sections cited it refers to impeding the access to hallways that meet the minimum width. It doesn’t speak to whether or not it is within the guidelines if the space exceeds the minimum.

Easy chief. I’m not advocating for anything. Merely pointing out that often legalese consistently leaves room for interpretation.

Are you suggesting folks bring their tape measure to determine hallway width and minimum clearance? There are minimum widths specified in the building codes and that width would need to be ~2’ wider to not be obstructed. It really isn’t up to interpretation by the average individual.

 

[Sweettears]

I just don’t think we should be encouraging dangerous behavior.

I don’t think that anyone is. Seems to be a discussion concerning conflicting information coming from Disney.

 

[Lewisc]

Many members of DIS rent from Gold Mobility.

This is where you're instructed to leave scooters you rent from them for the night

Renter is responsible to charge the battery every night during the rental period inside their hotel room or rental property. We maintain the Equipment be plugged in overnight whether the power meter shows a discharge or not.