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We purchased DVC points through a rental company for a One Bedroom at WL. We are already at the maximum occupancy and we may be adding a 10 year old. It is a long story, but she had a rough childhood and even tougher year. We are trying to help out a little with a magical week. Right now it is we are not 100% certain that she is able to go, but we should find out this week.
This is our first time renting/buying points and for this trip, it back fired.
Any suggestions other than booking another room through Disney?
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There is no other option other than getting another room. You can't put more than is allowed in the room. You probably also can't modify your reservation because you used a point broker.
The 1 bedroom villa has beds for 4, but they will allow 5. They will not provide additional bedding or towels, but you can have 5 on the reservation. So when you say you are at the maximum- is that 4 or 5? If you already have 5 people on the reservation you cannot add a 6th. I would call the rental company and see if there are any options for you.
I had experience with this same thing just this past January. All I had to do to add the 5th person is call DVC member services (your rental company should be able to provide you with the #) and give his name and other info, and he received a magic band in the mail just like the other 4 of us. He was perfectly legit. They told me he wouldn't be provided with any extra towels or linens, however. Which is no big deal. you get a reload of towels, etc. on Wednesday, I think, if youre staying sunday through sunday, like we always do. plus, there are towels at the pool. we never had issues. He even got sick the 1st night we got there (nausea from rides?), and was vomiting uncontrollably, and the lovely maid came up there, cleaned it all up for us (!) and gave us extra towels then, because she saw we went through a couple before she even got there. She actually stayed with us a bit, until he was feeling better and she knew his vomiting had passed. she came back later and did an all-purpose cleaning on our surfaces like counters, table and bathroom again about 30 mins. after she left. She was so amazing. ok, I got off point... but, suffice it to say, Disney is very accommodating.
if you are already at 5 people, then yes, you have a problem. good luck!
Yes, if you are at 4 you can add a 5th. Be aware you will need to bring a bed. I know others have been confused by "no bedding provided". This means no sleeping surface nor sheets, blankets, pillow, etc. Bring a blow up mattress etc. As for towels, you will have a washer and dryer in the room. Just launder the towels.
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If you already are at 5 people in the room without the 10 year old, I'd check with the person you bought the points from to see if they can help you find an alternative for what you've already spent. It's a real long shot though.
Is there any way you could just not add her this trip and take her on another one at some other time? Have you already spoken to her about this (I hope not....because how disappointing would that be if you can't work it out)?
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Is it possible to fee if you can upgrade your room thought the rental company to a two bedroom? This will cost more money but it maybe your only option.
We already have 5 in the room. I called the company and asked for any other options or upgrades. They said the person who sold the points does not have any points left. No, we did not tell her. We will probably get another room.
Thank you for all the suggestions.
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Is it possible to use points for a few nights in a two bedroom? And then pay out-of-pocket for the additional nights?
OP rented points. While rentals can save a lot of money over Disney's cash rates, the critical thing to remember when entering into any rental agreement is that you often sacrifice ALL abilities to change / modify the reservation.
DVC villa availability is much different than cash hotels. Most of the resorts--including Wilderness Lodge--book-up so quickly that changing dates or room sizes is simply not practical. Many rental brokers and individuals have strict policies against making any changes, simply because it can require a lot of effort with very little chance for success.
It's a tough situation and I'm very sympathetic toward OP, but there aren't a whole lot of options here. The Wilderness Lodge does have Deluxe Studio Villas which connect to One Bedroom villas. It may be possible to pay cash for a Studio and request connecting rooms....but I don't think the resort could guarantee connecting rooms.
If a standard hotel room is booked at the Wilderness Lodge, it will be located in an entirely separate building from the villa. You could have a 5+ minute walk between the two rooms and Disney hotels do require that an adult be present in each room for safety / security purposes.
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