dopeygirl76
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Well we leave for my extended family's first trip in 10 weeks. The plans began last year. My in-laws joined us for their 2nd trip and my DDad was jealous 
. I have invited my parents many times but DDad has never flown and said he never would. Just a side note in Jan 2007 my dad was injured at work and suffered brain damage - now the teasing about the in-laws has ALWAYS been part of his personality. He finally conceded when I explained the flight time (only 2 hrs +) from PIT how easy Magical Express is and of course we would use DVC for the family to go. So we started out with a trip for my youngest DSis' HS grad with the four of us - ME, DH, DD5 and DD2, DDad, DStepmom, DSis21, Her boyfriend, DSis 17 (Her boyfriend most likely unable to join us due to possible military deployment) DSis31, DBIL and DNep8. We played around with dates and finally settled on Apr 11-17. I decided to wait until the 7 month mark as we wanted OKW for the space and to save pts.
During this time DDad invites my DMom and DStepdad - who say yes - now I am thrilled never thought they would go - invited them many times but they are the grandparents who have their own life - do their own thing- which is fine - they love the girls but just on their schedule. So I book a 2BDR for our fam of 4 and DSis31's fam of 3 and 3 studios - #1 Dad and Stepmom, #2 Mom and Stepdad, #3 DSis17 &21 and 21's BF. Good to go. Now just wait for airfare......In Oct my Grandpa passed away (DStepmom's Dad) we had invited he and grandma initially but he was afraid to travel too far due to his illness.
Of course in the midst of everything the flights are realeased through SW - we decided to go with Airtran - our fam and DSis31's fam booked our flights. Ofter the funeral and all we approached Grandma about joining us - she said yes so I add Studio #4 for her. Then we go to airfare. Everyone is booked on the same flight down except my stepdad who is unsure of if he can get the time off work and who would watch their dog (we usually do or my DSis17).
Flights home - DSis31 her fam and my mom are booked to come home at 8:30am the rest of us 11:15 am. YAY!!!!
I decide meals will be for everyone to decide on their own with the exception of 2 dinners in the villas (spaghetti night and grill night) then 2 ADRs one at Olivia's and one at TREX (this one is for DNep!!)
This is all decided before Thanksgiving - smooth sailing - yeah right!!!
Problem #1 DSis 21 and her BF break up - its a good thing but......cancel a room and put them with grandma?!?! - NO!!! DSis17's BF can go!!! OK change a name on the room no problem.
Problem #2 Airtran sends an email about our flight change - I assume its just a time change and don't look at it right away. DStepmom calls to say it is now a layover in ATL
!!! Our direct options were 8:30AM or 8:30PM. Our fam of 4 opted for 8:30p. The rest of the crew stuck with the layover. DDad (who has a brain injury) was our concern - the 8:30a flight is too early and 8:30p would mean the day out which we cannot guarentee he could handle - his status changes day by day. 
AIRTRAN!!!!! When will Southwest join the luggage check -in??
Problem #3 Dsis21 (who has a new BF) comes to me on Friday to say she doesn't want to go without him and he cant afford to go..... the free ride train does not include fly by night beaus.....the REAL problem is grandma - she will NEVER be OK with DSis17 and her BF in a room alone or for that matter in the room with her. So I am trying to refigure the rooms. Do I get a 2BDR for Dad, Stepmom, Grandma, DSis 17 and her BF??? With 2 bathrooms I worry - do we switch to AKV (if possible) for the third bathroom ? Are these only in Kidani?
Of course DSis21 still hasn't told the parents she isnt going so that could change - she is a very flakey person!!!Thanks for letting me vent and TIA for the advice!!!
. I have invited my parents many times but DDad has never flown and said he never would. Just a side note in Jan 2007 my dad was injured at work and suffered brain damage - now the teasing about the in-laws has ALWAYS been part of his personality. He finally conceded when I explained the flight time (only 2 hrs +) from PIT how easy Magical Express is and of course we would use DVC for the family to go. So we started out with a trip for my youngest DSis' HS grad with the four of us - ME, DH, DD5 and DD2, DDad, DStepmom, DSis21, Her boyfriend, DSis 17 (Her boyfriend most likely unable to join us due to possible military deployment) DSis31, DBIL and DNep8. We played around with dates and finally settled on Apr 11-17. I decided to wait until the 7 month mark as we wanted OKW for the space and to save pts. During this time DDad invites my DMom and DStepdad - who say yes - now I am thrilled never thought they would go - invited them many times but they are the grandparents who have their own life - do their own thing- which is fine - they love the girls but just on their schedule. So I book a 2BDR for our fam of 4 and DSis31's fam of 3 and 3 studios - #1 Dad and Stepmom, #2 Mom and Stepdad, #3 DSis17 &21 and 21's BF. Good to go. Now just wait for airfare......In Oct my Grandpa passed away (DStepmom's Dad) we had invited he and grandma initially but he was afraid to travel too far due to his illness.
Of course in the midst of everything the flights are realeased through SW - we decided to go with Airtran - our fam and DSis31's fam booked our flights. Ofter the funeral and all we approached Grandma about joining us - she said yes so I add Studio #4 for her. Then we go to airfare. Everyone is booked on the same flight down except my stepdad who is unsure of if he can get the time off work and who would watch their dog (we usually do or my DSis17).
Flights home - DSis31 her fam and my mom are booked to come home at 8:30am the rest of us 11:15 am. YAY!!!!
I decide meals will be for everyone to decide on their own with the exception of 2 dinners in the villas (spaghetti night and grill night) then 2 ADRs one at Olivia's and one at TREX (this one is for DNep!!)
This is all decided before Thanksgiving - smooth sailing - yeah right!!!
Problem #1 DSis 21 and her BF break up - its a good thing but......cancel a room and put them with grandma?!?! - NO!!! DSis17's BF can go!!! OK change a name on the room no problem.
Problem #2 Airtran sends an email about our flight change - I assume its just a time change and don't look at it right away. DStepmom calls to say it is now a layover in ATL
!!! Our direct options were 8:30AM or 8:30PM. Our fam of 4 opted for 8:30p. The rest of the crew stuck with the layover. DDad (who has a brain injury) was our concern - the 8:30a flight is too early and 8:30p would mean the day out which we cannot guarentee he could handle - his status changes day by day. AIRTRAN!!!!! When will Southwest join the luggage check -in??Problem #3 Dsis21 (who has a new BF) comes to me on Friday to say she doesn't want to go without him and he cant afford to go..... the free ride train does not include fly by night beaus.....the REAL problem is grandma - she will NEVER be OK with DSis17 and her BF in a room alone or for that matter in the room with her. So I am trying to refigure the rooms. Do I get a 2BDR for Dad, Stepmom, Grandma, DSis 17 and her BF??? With 2 bathrooms I worry - do we switch to AKV (if possible) for the third bathroom ? Are these only in Kidani?
Of course DSis21 still hasn't told the parents she isnt going so that could change - she is a very flakey person!!!Thanks for letting me vent and TIA for the advice!!!
Bill
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