Question about Deluxe Verandah Stateroom

[tricializ]

Hi. I am staying in this level stateroom with my mother and 2 boys. On the virtual tour, it shows the couch back flipping down to create a bed. But, that bed is definitely no bigger than a twin since it appears to be the size of the back of the couch. Wondering what families with 4 in their party do for sleeping arrangements. Is there a pull down bunk or something like that? Thanks in advance. :)

Tricia

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Some rooms do have a pull down bunk bed which is over the sofa and some deluxe have a bed that slides out of the wall by the sliding glass door, next to the couch.

 

Dont worry, if your booked for 4 people your room will have a bed for the 4th person, usually the bunk bed.

Your host will put it up and down for you. There is a safety net too so dont worry about rolling out either.

My grandkids loved the bunk. They rotated nights for sleeping in it.

 

mom x4,grandma x4

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Some rooms do have a pull down bunk bed which is over the sofa and some deluxe have a bed that slides out of the wall by the sliding glass door, next to the couch.

 

plus the queen bed can be pulled apart for 2 twin beds, just ask your room host to do this if you want it that way. we did that for 2 adult sons sharing one room.

 

Dont worry, if your booked for 4 people your room will have a bed for the 4th person, usually the bunk bed.

Your host will put it up and down for you. There is a safety net too so dont worry about rolling out either.

My grandkids loved the bunk. They rotated nights for sleeping in it.

 

mom x4,grandma x4

[mom x4,grandma x4]

this may help you some

 

Categories 4,5,6 and 7

 

A category 4 stateroom is known as a "Deluxe Family Stateroom " and can accommodate up to 5. The only difference between a category 4 stateroom and a category 5 is about 30 square feet at the end of the cabin, just before the verandah. In this extra space is a twin murphy bed that pulls down from the wall. When you view our video for the Category 4 stateroom, you'll notice a red chair at the far end of the stateroom. That is where the murphy bed is located, and it where the differences between Cat 4 and Cat 5 and 6 end. This is a good choice for families that need to sleep up to 5 people (a Category 5/6/7 stateroom will sleep 3, with some sleeping 4). The description that follows applies to all Category 4,5,6 and 7 staterooms except where noted.

 

As you enter the stateroom, there are two doors to your right, the first is a bathroom with a sink, vanity and toilet, while the second has a shower/tub and sink so that more than one family member can get ready at a time. The first bathroom is enclosed in white tile with a border of navy and navy-trimmed periwinkle triangles around it. The vanity has a faux inlaid wood design around it. There is a glass shelf with a "lip" to hold your toiletries (which you will find to be useful when the ship is listing). Above it is a porthole-style mirror with lots of good lighting. Each stateroom has a hair dryer on the wall. There are storage shelves and a garbage can below the vanity too. On the opposite wall in the corner is a unit with 3 shelves for toiletries, Kleenex etc. and the towel rack is beside it. The white tile floor has a royal blue design.

 

The second bathroom area is decorated much the same but on the vanity there are two large packets of body lotion and shampoo. The shower has a white liner covered with a white and navy designed curtain, held back by a heavy rope, very nautical looking. The carpet in the stateroom is beige with taupe triangles trimmed with navy rope, while the walls were beige with a taupe fleck throughout. There are 3 pictures on the walls around the room, one a whimsical cartoon like cruise ship picture, a second a Marc Davis "Pirates of the Caribbean" pirate sketch and the third, a sentimental favorite, Walt and Lillian Disney on a ship. On the left as you enter the room is a good-sized closet. Your life vests are found in here and you will need them for the mandatory safety drill that is held at 4:00 on embarkation day. There is also a ladder for the Murphy bed, a decent sized safe (locked and unlocked using Key to the World card) and lots of room to hang your clothes! There is even velcro at the edge of the closet doors to keep them closed if the ship lists.

 

Beside the closet is a drawer unit with 2 large and 2 smaller drawers. On top you may find a selection of sodas and water that are available to purchase and an ice bucket that your stateroom host/hostess replenishes twice a day. Beside this unit is another storage unit that resembled a large blue steamer trunk and has 3 shelves inside. Across from the storage, the queen-sized bed is covered with a dusky blue nautically-themed bedspread (check out the hidden Mickeys!) and 3 pillows. There is a nightstand on either side with lamps (cute nautical shades on them) and the phone. Just a note here, a ship to shore call is $6.95 a minute. A privacy curtain, held back by a rope, separates this sleeping area from the "second" area of the stateroom. This includes a desk with lots of drawers and cupboards for more storage, a stool for sitting at the desk, a coffee table, and futon-like sofa. This really wasn't a conventional futon, just pull down the back of the sofa and your bed is made. In some staterooms, a Murphy bed can be pulled from the ceiling to sleep a fourth passenger. Approximately 44% of the staterooms of the Disney Cruise ships are fitted with a balcony, which is unheard of on most cruise ships. Across the balcony doors, a sheer curtain of pale gray diamond shapes was topped with dove gray curtains that you could pull across. The door to the balcony was tricky to open, you had to release the top lock, pull the handle down and then pull to the side to open. It is worth the trouble! This balcony offers a spectacular view! It is very spacious with 2 chairs and a small table.