awkward situations when Traveling with extended family??

[Florida Cracker]

O.K. I am wondering about the rest of ya'll who have traveled with extended family members at Disney or any where else for that matter. The reason is, we (husband 37 , wife35, dd7, dd8 and MIL 55 ) are taking my wifes mother along this summer for a 6 day trip to WDW staying at the poly and in the same room. eeeekk!!! ME the wife and kids are regulars at disney (go several times a year) We all get along fine (MIL included), and as far as MILs go she is alot of fun and pretty easy to get along with. But I am wondering has any one ever gotten into weird or awkward situations at shower time or getting dressed or anything else along those lines???? My wife has expressed some concern Hoping this will not be weird also. Just wondering and if any of you have first hand tips on how to avoid the pit fall you might have summit plummited into.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

No, I haven't. Maybe you could be the first one up, shower and dress. Then hit the door and give your MIL time to get ready. Come up with some plan with your wife.

I don't think my DH could hold in the gas for 6 days, but I would love to see him try!

Lori

 

[LiteBrite]

Not exactly the same thing, but we have taken our (at that time) 17yo DD's boyfriend with us on a trip staying at POFQ, all in one room with him sleeping on an air mattress on the floor. We had a close relationship with him, and it wasn't too awkward, but I think he felt a little embarrassed, particularly with bathroom noises (he made frequent trips to the lobby to use the bathroom there). Still, it worked out fine, and we didn't regret it at all.

Just do all your changing behind the closed bathroom door (I'm sure your MIL will do the same), and everything should be fine.

 

[Florida Cracker]

I don't think my DH could hold in the gas for 6 days, but I would love to see him try!

Lori

Wow! O.K. I never thought about that either Maybe If I don't eat all week I won't have that problem There goes 7 adrs including the bistro. Thanks

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

.........or blame it on your daughters!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes, we have traveled with family and the answer is SEPERATE ROOMS!

Since that is not an option, discuss it beforehand. That way when you get there, you will know.

 

[aprilgail2]

I think that I would downgrade to someplace like POR and take 2 rooms instead of all being in one room! You might even be able to get the kids to sleep in grams rooms a night or two! No way would I be comfortable sleeping with my mother in law in the room with me for 6 days....one day sure but not 6!

 

[va32h]

Get a separate room for Grandma and the kids, and you and your wife can have a vacation within the vacation!

I have never stayed in a hotel room with my spouse and mother or MIL. My mother snores horribly, so I can't even share a room with her, and my MIL has always volunteered to pay for a separate room.

But I have shared hotel rooms with my sisters and my kids. The hardest part for us was the different waking and bedtimes.

 

[tmt martins]

I was always told as long as you keep it in the family that it was OK

No we travel all the time with Dm & DsF same room and all but we all do live together so we are use to it .

But if your concerned have DW talk to MiL and ask about seperate rooms .She may not be as concerned as you as it shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I think MIL should have her own room.

 

[Beth76]

Good luck with this. I cancelled our trip last year, partially for this reason. My mom offered to go along and help watch the baby. But we were staying at the Contemporary and couldn't afford another room and I felt strange sharing a room (yes even with my own mother). So we decided to cancel and go back when the kids are older and easier to manage.

 

[hentob]

I think that I would downgrade to someplace like POR and take 2 rooms instead of all being in one room! You might even be able to get the kids to sleep in grams rooms a night or two! No way would I be comfortable sleeping with my mother in law in the room with me for 6 days....one day sure but not 6!

Yes--Without a doubt, get two rooms. I couldn't imagine having three adults in a Poly room under any circumstances. Believe me, they really aren't that large.

It's a vacation! Live it up

 

[Marseeya]

I don't know how the Poly rooms are set up, but I was reading on the resort boards a little tip that we're going to do for our upcoming trip because DD is taking a friend with us to AKL.

You take a large garbage bag or inexpensive shower curtain liner, and those 3M hooks. That way you can hang the shower curtain in the vanity area for some extra privacy. It's better than trying to get dressed in a foggy bathroom.

 

[bicker]

We've always done this using the separate room or villa approach. Never any problems.

 

[KathyTX]

I don't know how the Poly rooms are set up, but I was reading on the resort boards a little tip that we're going to do for our upcoming trip because DD is taking a friend with us to AKL.

You take a large garbage bag or inexpensive shower curtain liner, and those 3M hooks. That way you can hang the shower curtain in the vanity area for some extra privacy. It's better than trying to get dressed in a foggy bathroom.

At the Polynesian, the vanity area is inside the bathroom.

I'm with the group that advises separate rooms.

 

[Disney Doll]

I'd downgrade to a moderate and get 2 rooms.

If that is not an option, if I were you, I'd get up early and be showered and dressed first, and then hang out on the balcony, or take a stroll around the resort for a while.

I don't know what you sleep in, but remember to have shorts or pajama bottoms.

Bring some room deodorizer spray for bathroom odors. I do this even when it's just DH & I...makes it more pleasant.

 

[Mary Anne]

For what you are paying at the Poly, I'd look into a 2 bedroom at the old key west. Sleeps 8; TWO Bathrooms, a full kitchen and two separeate bedrooms.

We are taking my 90 YEAR OLD MIL and DH's 90 year old UNCLE. i've booked a 2 bedroom plus and extra studio. Plenty of room, seperate sleeping places and 3 bathrooms.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

It wouldn't bother me to do this with my mother. My mom is pretty easy going about things and it would go ok. There's no way that I could do it with my in-laws, though. They are very set in their ways and are not go with the flow kind of people. So it really depends on the relationship. I would prefer to stay in conceierge, though, so that there is an area that a person can go to in the morning after getting showered and dressed. But I'd try for any excuse to stay concierge.

 

[Traveliz]

I was going to say the same thing - this would work way easier in concierge where Dad can get up, dressed and head to the lounge for breakfast and the news...and the others can come along as they are ready.

But I too look for any reason to stay concierge

Liz

 

[ozarkmom]

Your going to need another room.