any DVC families of 5 out there? - Disney World

Dad of twins · #1 May 15th, 2003, 18:24

We just made the plunge and BCV is our new home! During the decision process I spoke to 2 Disney DVC salespeople (Celeste and a guy, can't remember his name), and both told me that 5 can stay in the 1BRs. They said there's no bed for the 5th but they have families of 5 stay in 1BRs all the time, and not just when the 5th is in a crib. You can use the cushions from the sofa bed for the 5th.

Well, we just got the membership package (very nice, by the way), and it says maximum occupancy for a 1BR is 4. Am I going to have problems? We based our decision on 1BR points.

OKWTink · May 15th, 2003, 19:47

This is an age old problem (well as old as the DVC). When I purchased I was told essentially the same thing, that I could put as many people as I wanted in a studio!

I've not heard of any real problems with this. Now, there are other members who raise a holy ruckus at this topic and start spewing venom at the mere thought.

Yes, the "rules" do say only four. But, and it's a big important but at that, you purchased believing your guide. Don't worry about it, carry a sleeping bag and have a wonderful time! (Remember too, that you won't have any extra towels, etc. for the 5th person so you need to plan for that).

By the way, WELCOME HOME you new DVC member you!

Dad of twins · May 15th, 2003, 20:36

They did tell me that we couldn't have 5 in a studio due to fire code issues, but said it was ok in the 1BR.

I won't know for sure for a while. 1st trip will be in the fall in a 2BR with the grandparents. the next one will probably include the other grandparents in another 2BR.

I'll let you know how the 1BR thing goes in 2005!

BigThunder · May 23rd, 2003, 03:25

My first thought is "how bad is the kid sleeping on cushions in the floor going to gripe". If you have 3 kids you'd have to do some rotate plan. All I know are my two spoiled princess' are griping because they have to sleep on a sofa bed. And from what I hear it's pretty comfy. They want to go back to OKW so they have an actual bed. Ugh!

djgiffordrn · August 4th, 2003, 01:56

We are getting 2 studios, hopefully when we book and it is cheaper to do this for the times we want to go. This way the kids can have their own and the baby will be with us!

If worse comes to worse we will get a 1 bedroom.

May 15th, 2003, 20:36	#3
Dad of twins Cast Member Last Online: January 11th, 2006 23:27 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 19	Thanks for the welcome! They did tell me that we couldn't have 5 in a studio due to fire code issues, but said it was ok in the 1BR. I won't know for sure for a while. 1st trip will be in the fall in a 2BR with the grandparents. the next one will probably include the other grandparents in another 2BR. I'll let you know how the 1BR thing goes in 2005!

May 23rd, 2003, 03:25	#4
BigThunder Super Cast Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:22 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WV Posts: 1,421	My first thought is "how bad is the kid sleeping on cushions in the floor going to gripe". If you have 3 kids you'd have to do some rotate plan. All I know are my two spoiled princess' are griping because they have to sleep on a sofa bed. And from what I hear it's pretty comfy. They want to go back to OKW so they have an actual bed. Ugh! __________________ 18 vacations to the World & counting!!

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May 15th, 2003, 19:47	#2
OKWTink Membership closed at user request Last Online: August 6th, 2008 16:03 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Well here of course! Posts: 13,521	This is an age old problem (well as old as the DVC). When I purchased I was told essentially the same thing, that I could put as many people as I wanted in a studio! I've not heard of any real problems with this. Now, there are other members who raise a holy ruckus at this topic and start spewing venom at the mere thought. Yes, the "rules" do say only four. But, and it's a big important but at that, you purchased believing your guide. Don't worry about it, carry a sleeping bag and have a wonderful time! (Remember too, that you won't have any extra towels, etc. for the 5th person so you need to plan for that). By the way, WELCOME HOME you new DVC member you!

August 4th, 2003, 01:56	#5
djgiffordrn I could really use a Fairy God Mother Last Online: August 4th, 2006 12:22 Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 201	We are getting 2 studios, hopefully when we book and it is cheaper to do this for the times we want to go. This way the kids can have their own and the baby will be with us! If worse comes to worse we will get a 1 bedroom.

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