shareing a room at POP, with my adult son and his GF - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Sue M · 12-27-2012, 01:40 AM

Well fortunately I think they put privacy curtains in the sink area at the values now, so at least there would be a private area for getting ready in the mornings and evenings. Maybe someone can confirm this.
If you've discussed this with son and his GF and everyone is ok with it, then that's fine. Many families share. Go with what you can afford, and have a good time!

WanderlustNZ · 12-27-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by budafam

I wouldn't mind it. We had my MIL stay in the room with us on our trip in May. No awkwardness there but I guess we're in the minority here.

I'm like this too. I've shared a hotel room on more than one occasion with my husband and my MIL and it was fine. It's not something I would want to do every night of a long vacation, but for a short trip I think it's a great way of saving everyone a bit of money. I think it's something that sounds weirder on paper than it actually is.

In saying all this, I get along well with my MIL and we have a comfortable relationship that has built up over years. In the early stages of my husband and I dating, I'm not sure I would have been so amicable.

Granny square · 12-27-2012, 02:26 AM

It depends on your relationship and traveling style. I traveled a lot with friends and family and am pretty casual. Seeing people in pjs isn't offensive and I have the sense and relationships to either make myself scarce or ask someone else to! My mom is traveling with us this trip. She is hard of hearing and drinks early morning coffee. Thus we have some privacy.

So it depends on you and them.

have fun!

LovesTimone · 12-27-2012, 08:43 AM

I would not do this in that small of a space.. Just not ideal

I would however... but only.... in a family suite, that way you each get your own bathroom, and do have some privacy. And I suggest that you take the bedroom.

michsig · 12-27-2012, 08:48 AM

If I had to share a room with my boyfriend's mother, I wouldn't mind it. However, I'm very close with his family. I guess it all depends on how close you are!

lurkernj · 12-27-2012, 08:49 AM

I probably wouldn't feel comfortable doing this and would want my own room.

Also, you mentioned July 4th trip and MNSSHP, I just wanted to point out that those don't happen at the same time of year (unless you were talking about two different trips and I missed it).

Eastern · 12-27-2012, 08:53 AM

I wouldn't: those rooms are extremely small. You open the door and the end of the bed is right there.

bdklein · 12-27-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by seadd67

So we are going to POP for our July 4th trip( and MNSSHP). So this will be the first trip for my ds gf, and the first time we will have share a room with more then just me and him. So of you parents out there, that have gone with there sons or daughters and there GF,BF or Husband or wife, how did that go with sharing a room?. Is it to awkward, is it worth the extra money to get my own room, don't really would have the extra dollars, but if it makes the time better i will do it. So how did your trips go with shearing a room.

Are you the Dad or Mom?

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 12-27-2012, 10:55 AM

I can do 2 in a room at Pop but more than that and I'm very uncomfortable.

I think since there's a girlfriend involved, you might be more comfortable getting your own room if you can swing it.

Otherwise just make the best of it. There is a nice curtain between the sinks and the bedroom that will help with getting ready in the morning.

maggiew · 12-27-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lurkernj

I probably wouldn't feel comfortable doing this and would want my own room.

Also, you mentioned July 4th trip and MNSSHP, I just wanted to point out that those don't happen at the same time of year (unless you were talking about two different trips and I missed it).

Maybe she meant Star Wars weekend. Is that still going on during July 4?

Maggie

LuvLDM · 12-27-2012, 11:27 AM

I wouldn't even consider it, I really like my privacy.
Op, has your son discussed this w/ his girlfriend? How do they feel about it?

Mousemom · 12-27-2012, 11:30 AM

We did this last May when my son, his girlfriend, and I went. But we are really comfortable around each other. When we camp, if it is raining, we all use our trailer which is not any bigger than a hotel room. I have vacationed with my mother-in-law and family and shared a room...we have also gotten two rooms when we had the money to spend. It is nice to have your own bathroom. I think it all depends on, like the above posters said, how comfortable you all are about this.

ruckelc · 12-27-2012, 01:24 PM

I got back from Disney last week and my group was in the same situation that you are in. On the trip it was my mother, girlfriend, and myself so I volunteered to sleep on the floor while in the Pop and the couch while in the Polynesian so that there would be no awkwardness. I knew that my mom would be uncomfortable with us sleeping together so I just volunteered so that everyone would be comfortable. It really depends on how close all of you are but I would just talk about it with your son and his girlfriend to hash it all out if you are worried about it.

buzznina · 12-27-2012, 03:26 PM

I would not have any problems with it, I would just make sure the GF has no issues. My DW and I have been on vacation with my MIL and had no issues. We even stayed at POP with my sister and her DD(16) and we had a lot of fun, I truly believe it is what you make out of the situation whether or not you will enjoy yourself.

12-27-2012, 01:40 AM	#16
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,457	Well fortunately I think they put privacy curtains in the sink area at the values now, so at least there would be a private area for getting ready in the mornings and evenings. Maybe someone can confirm this. If you've discussed this with son and his GF and everyone is ok with it, then that's fine. Many families share. Go with what you can afford, and have a good time! __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

12-27-2012, 02:26 AM	#18
Granny square Looking forward to a drink in the magic kingdom! Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,386	It depends on your relationship and traveling style. I traveled a lot with friends and family and am pretty casual. Seeing people in pjs isn't offensive and I have the sense and relationships to either make myself scarce or ask someone else to! My mom is traveling with us this trip. She is hard of hearing and drinks early morning coffee. Thus we have some privacy. So it depends on you and them. have fun! __________________ wishing I was at the beach!

12-27-2012, 08:48 AM	#20
michsig Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York Posts: 411	If I had to share a room with my boyfriend's mother, I wouldn't mind it. However, I'm very close with his family. I guess it all depends on how close you are! __________________ January 2013 - CSR July 2012 - CSR June 2010 - CSR

12-27-2012, 08:49 AM	#21
lurkernj DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,171	I probably wouldn't feel comfortable doing this and would want my own room. Also, you mentioned July 4th trip and MNSSHP, I just wanted to point out that those don't happen at the same time of year (unless you were talking about two different trips and I missed it). __________________ Me(43) DH(43)DS(18)DS(15) My Sept 2012 actual trip report All the makings of a Disaster Art of Animation - April 2013 BFF trip Port Orleans Resort - Sept 23-30, 2012 (Group trip) Port Orleans Resort - Dec 10-15, 2010 (BFF trip) POP Century - Sept 12-18, 2009 (Me and DS11) Port Orleans Resort - Sept 2-12, 2008 (Group trip)

12-27-2012, 10:55 AM	#24
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,630	I can do 2 in a room at Pop but more than that and I'm very uncomfortable. I think since there's a girlfriend involved, you might be more comfortable getting your own room if you can swing it. Otherwise just make the best of it. There is a nice curtain between the sinks and the bedroom that will help with getting ready in the morning. __________________ Me DD13 DS17 DH Lola Rocky Connie WDW: 15 family trips, 7 solo trips - resorts stayed at: AKL, BWI, CR, WL (twice), CBR, CSR, POFQ (twice), POP (twice), POR (five) ASMo, ASMu DISNEYLAND: 1 family trip, 2 1 day trips chaperoning US/IOA: 5 family trips

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12-27-2012, 08:43 AM	#19
LovesTimone DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern GA. Posts: 976	I would not do this in that small of a space.. Just not ideal I would however... but only.... in a family suite, that way you each get your own bathroom, and do have some privacy. And I suggest that you take the bedroom.

12-27-2012, 08:53 AM	#22
Eastern DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 750	I wouldn't: those rooms are extremely small. You open the door and the end of the bed is right there.

12-27-2012, 11:27 AM	#26
LuvLDM DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 897	I wouldn't even consider it, I really like my privacy. Op, has your son discussed this w/ his girlfriend? How do they feel about it?

12-27-2012, 11:30 AM	#27
Mousemom DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 792	We did this last May when my son, his girlfriend, and I went. But we are really comfortable around each other. When we camp, if it is raining, we all use our trailer which is not any bigger than a hotel room. I have vacationed with my mother-in-law and family and shared a room...we have also gotten two rooms when we had the money to spend. It is nice to have your own bathroom. I think it all depends on, like the above posters said, how comfortable you all are about this.

12-27-2012, 01:24 PM	#28
ruckelc Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 53	I got back from Disney last week and my group was in the same situation that you are in. On the trip it was my mother, girlfriend, and myself so I volunteered to sleep on the floor while in the Pop and the couch while in the Polynesian so that there would be no awkwardness. I knew that my mom would be uncomfortable with us sleeping together so I just volunteered so that everyone would be comfortable. It really depends on how close all of you are but I would just talk about it with your son and his girlfriend to hash it all out if you are worried about it.

12-27-2012, 03:26 PM	#29
buzznina DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The White Sugar Beaches of the Florida Panhandle, 7 hours away from the Magic Place. Posts: 1,370	I would not have any problems with it, I would just make sure the GF has no issues. My DW and I have been on vacation with my MIL and had no issues. We even stayed at POP with my sister and her DD(16) and we had a lot of fun, I truly believe it is what you make out of the situation whether or not you will enjoy yourself. __________________ DW DH DD(7) DD(2):tink AKL-SV(2), POLY, GF, CR, POFQ(3), POR(6)(RGR(2)), CSR(10), CBR, FW CABINS, POP(3), ASMU(2), ASSP, ASMO

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