Dreading my POR stay...

[jdads2]

Well, Kind of anyway. I have seen many of the negative or maybe I should say not-positive posts about the conditions at POR. Personally, I don't have a doubt that the rooms will be fine or better. If they are not, I'll be sure to have whatever may be wrong with the room fixed or have our room changed. I can be very persuasive, in a friendly manner (or not when need be), when I need to be.

My concern comes in when my in-laws meet us there. We had a tough time getting them to come to WDW with us. My in-laws don't understand why anyone would want to spend more than 4 days at WDW. They also don't understand wht we don't want to spend $39 a night at a hotel in Kissimee instead of $90 at the POR. I'm afraid that if the rooms at POR aren't up to snuff I'll here about it.

It wouldn't make for a great WDW vacation if I say something like "Well let's cancel your ressies here and you can get that room at the Motel 6!" Then again that would be a perfect time for me to explore the nice grounds at POR on my own while I cool off!

 

[rngclick]

POR is our home at WDW. We've never been disappointed. Nice and quiet for the in-laws too. And lets face it, you're going to hear about SOMETHING (you know I'm right). So best to be in a place where you can take a lovely, soothing walk around the grounds before you say something that will have a lasting familial impact!

Here's hoping you'll have a great time !!

Robin

 

[Kimberle]

I hope you can still have a wonderful vacation "despite" your IL's!! Heven forbid, they might actually "admitt" to having a magical vacation!!!

 

[helenk]

I stayed at POR in September and I loved it! It is a beautiful resort. My room was in Oak Manor and it was a great location, my room was very clean and housekeeping was wonderful.
You and your in-laws will enjoy POR

 

[Pooh67_68]

Not to worry we stay at POR all the time and it is a great resort. Excuse me for saying, but if your in-laws are going to complain about something anyway, I don't think it would matter where you stayed.
Also if you are expecting them to complain about something anyway, then it won't suprise you when they do. Don't stress and try and enjoy yourself, you are going to Disney!!

 

[MommaPoohBear]

We've stayed at POR twice and loved it both times. Don't worry, you'll have a great time.

 

[missypie]

You are to be commended for being willing to share your Disney vacation with your in laws. I'm afraid that there is not enough Pixie Dust in the World to make me be willing to do that. You're a better person than I am.

 

[TWOOD]

I feel your pain, but it's with MY parents, not IL's. My mother didn't like WL @ Christmas!!! Then, she certainly didn't like the outdoor corridors @ POFQ. Finally (3rd time's the charm), she fell in love with the Beach Club! It took 3 years to talk my father into joining us for a trip to WDW - my DD (his namesake) finally used "grandaddy guilt" to get him to go & he had a BLAST! However, we stayed at the Dolphin @ Christmas (gorgeous, but not as gorgeous as WL...) - it proved to be the perfect place for him - not too many kids & lots of ritzy ambiance, for $119 / nt. (tchr rate).
My DD & I adore POR - we've stayed there 9 times & are returning this summer with my new hubby cuz it's the perfect place for him (we're splitting our stay: POR & WL). Don't worry, it's an awesome resort with lush landscaping, quiet rooms, & lots to do, like the boat ride to DD (my Mom did like that part of POFQ ). Have a great time!

 

[Jennifer Stork]

I sooo feel your pain. I have been planning a trip with mother and father in law, and then my brother and sister in law decided to come with us. This has been a constant rant about money from the sis in law. I was given the responsibility of getting the rooms and POR was more than she wanted to spend so I sugggested she find a room outside Disney for her family, Nope don't want to do that. The meals are too expensive everything is not suitable in one way or another. I am seriously hoping she doesn't spoil my magical memories. I am afraid if there is anything wrong at all or is not as plush9POR) as she thinks it should be I will definitely hear about it. By the way the mil and fil have said whatever we wanted to do was fine. I am hoping my sis in law will be caught up in the magic and have a nice time. I will also hear how it does or doesn't compare to Universal. Sorry about the ranting but we are leaving in 6 days and I really want to enjoy myself.

 

[colleen costello]

JenniferStork, here's an idea for you. Every awful thing that your sis-in-law says, you just put it in a mental note and then "let it go." When you get home, you post it all here. We can all have a good laugh. Pretend you are doing "research" for all of us on how crazy relatives behave... I have a creepy in-law and I just think of all the laughs she provides me AFTER the fact... Don't let yours ruin a minute of Mickey!

 

[AuntMinnie]

Maybe it would be better to request the "Mansion" bldgs instead of "Bayou", for the inlaws. If they are fussy types, they might not be into the rustic look, or get that it was a "theme" and would like something more elegant looking.

 

[videogal1]

Colleen, that's the cruelest, awfullest, most diabolic suggestion I have heard on these boards and if Jennifer doesn't come back and write the most hilarious trip report it probably won't be for lack of material.....
Here's a bucket of dusting for ya, girl....Remember, nice girls don't bite! :

 

[Pooh67_68]

OK I have to ask... Why do you people bother bringing the in-laws if you know they are going to ruin your vacation?!? IMO it just not worth the hassle.
Donning flame suite now.

 

[bryantslovedisney]

You will love POR! It's Beautiful, the only reason we're
not staying here this time is that we have 5 people, and our
youngest is getting too big for the trundle! My mom came
with us several years ago and she was in the same mindset...
But my dad has just passed away and I think she was ready
for a change of venue( my dad was never into WDW type places)
Anyway, I talked her into it, she got her own room and she
had a blast....A trip to remember is her quote! She loved the
absolute beauty at POR and it was very quiet...
So don't ruin your trip because of your inlaws....Life is
too short! You never know when it might be your LAST trip
to the World! Have a Trip to Remember!

 

[Sammie]

Originally posted by Pooh67_68
OK I have to ask... Why do you people bother bringing the in-laws if you know they are going to ruin your vacation?!? IMO it just not worth the hassle.
Donning flame suite now.

Good Question. Waiting for an Interesting answer.

 

[Mercy]

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Originally posted by Pooh67_68
OK I have to ask... Why do you people bother bringing the in-laws if you know they are going to ruin your vacation?!? IMO it just not worth the hassle.
Donning flame suite now.

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Pooh, I tend to agree with you. I don't go to WDW all that frequently like some. We only go every couple of years. Because of that, my trips are very precious to me and they are quiet expensive so I refuse to have a non-Disneyite ruin my vacation.

That being said, I do understand that sometimes it cannot be avoided So to jdads2, I hope things do work out for you and your IL's love POR and you have a wonderful trip!

 

[jdads2]

Thanks for all the great comments, I'm feeling much better.

As far as why take the In-laws...because we love tem and want to share our favorite Disney moments with them..aaaawwwww.

They aren't bad at all. I was just reflecting on the difficult time we had getting them to go with us. They also suggested that we stay off grounds... We stay on grounds because: 1. We fly and since we use WDW transport we save the $20-$25 a day for a rental and gas. That goes to the price of a room. @. We get GREAT deals on rooms, ussually 50% off. 3. You can not beat the WDW resorts for ambiance and themes.

We have taken my parents last year. We had some family stuff planned but we told them if they wanted to hang with us they would have to keep up...not that we sprint by any stretch but we also don't spend time sitting and people watch unless it's our kids we are watching. If they wanted to meet up with us in the park, that was great to.

We plan on telling my in-laws the same thing. They are more than welcome to come along but we're letting them know that this is our vacaton and we spend it the way we want. there is always room for comprimise but not as much as if we were making plans for stuff to do when we are home.

 

[Grumpy92]

Hey you have the best attitude. I have seen too many family reunions where the expectation is we will do everything together. That never works. So you are already ahead of the game I know you will have a great time. Have to agree with the others you might want to request the Magnolia Bend section of the resort. There are wonderful gazebos, fountains and quiet areas that give this area the edge for us.

 

[jdads2]

Does the Magnolia Bend section offer rooms for 5? We are a family of five, 7 if you include my in-laws.

Thanks,

 

[Jennifer Stork]

As to why the in-laws are coming? They wanted to come, I can't say no and if I did my sis in law said we could just take her son with us if she couldn't work it out to go . I would rather take the whole gang than have to parent my nephew while I was there. I then suggested since this was his first trip to DW she wouldn't want to miss his excited expressions. I hope the magic lands on her hard.