Has anyone been "bumped" because they were over the room limit?

[ErinC]

You guys are making me think that I am lucky to only have one sister, and I don't think she would ever treat me like that. Maybe I'll just keep all my points to myself and never invite any of them. Ha! Seriously, I feel so sorry for both of you, I just cannot even imagine. I really do want to invite my sister and her family. They have done Disney many times, but have never stayed on property, and I just can't stand it. I think that every one needs to experience the on property experience. Anyway, nhmomx2, Let them have there studio with six, I wouldn't want the responsibility of another child in my room either.There is plenty of room for six. Perhaps the extra children can sleep in the tub, or closet, or maybe even out on the balcony!!(Just Kidding) Next time they can just pay for there own accomodations! Try not to let it ruin your vacation. You sound like you are really going to be in serious need of it when you get there. Best of luck! Erin

 

[Richyams]

A manager, who I named here after the conversation, told me that an extra kid, "way under 10" would be overlooked. She also told me that they had methods of monitoring room occupany and people have been asked to secure an apropriate size unit for their party or leave.

 

[pluto109]

ignore the last post,,,please

 

[robinb]

A few years ago a cousin went to OKW with us, during our 'Free Park Pass' time. All this woman had to do was buy food & air fare ($114), no passes, no room. All she did was complain about the price of food. She can't imagine WHY she hasn't been invited back.

The same thing happened to me! We invited my BIL and his family in 1999 and we stayed in a 2 BR. We had free passes for all but their oldest child. Not only did they complain about how expesive it was, but they also did not even buy us a single dinner as a "thank you". We were there for a week.

I guess you could rent another studio so everyone could spread out a little since the other rooms are "maxed out" too. You could put the SIL and her son with the people who were planning to camp out in the 2 BR's living room. I think everyone would be happier . Of course, I could see where making your SIL "happy" isn't on the top of your list .

But honestly, nhmom2x, I guess I would just let them be cramped!

 

[DVC-Don]

We recently stayed at OKW in a 2 bedroom unit. There are 4 of us and we invited my sister and an Aunt & Uncle who live in Florida to stay with us for a few nights. The night before they were to arrive my sister called. She said she knew we could have 8 in the room and asked our cousin and his wife to come too! That would have been 9. I just flat out told her no, I could not have more than 8. The cousin called Disney and booked a studio at OKW for $158 per night for two nights.

1. There is no way I'm going over the limit.

2. That is the last time I invite my sister. Can you imagine? On her own inviting 2 more people.

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by Richyams
She also told me that they had methods of monitoring room occupany and people have been asked to secure an apropriate size unit for their party or leave.

Rich, you're absolutely RIGHT . I found one of these surreptitiously hidden in our BWV room during our last visit. I don't know whether they've been installed yet at OKW. I feel that we should call in the ACLU

 

[TrudyZ]

What are you going to do if you don't get either studio plusses? Did you plan on having 5 in each? (not that I am critical, just that it seems that getting two studio plusses is sort of a long shot.) I don't know how many studio plusses there are, or if you booked standard view or preferred, but I bet there are some folks on these boards that can tell you exactly how many studio plusses there are of standard view and of preferred view. You might want to ask and find out so you beter know your odds of getting two of them.

I think I would tell the SIL to stay home!

Yet, another affirmation for why my in-laws don't even know we own DVC!

Trudy

 

[nhmomx2]

EROS - you crack me up! You know...maybe I'm being oversensitive or something, but man, this just got me going. The kids are young enough (12, 10, 8 & 7 - I think lol!). I told her that she would be "over the limit" and that may create a problem. I also told her to make sure she keeps the kids in line - no yelling, running, fighting kind of thing. As not to create a problem with any neighbors. If she wants to be cramped what am I going to do - and no, she's not staying in my room (she has her own for a reason!) and no, I'm not going to get an extra room so she can bring her nephew - why should I? And as for her renting points - did hell freeze over while I wasn't looking? Like that would happen!! And yes, she will not be invited back - not on my dime anyway! This is excatly how I feel today!!!!!

 

[patsal]

If only we could choose our relatives (I'd try to get grateful ones!). I really feel for you, and I hope it all works out for you.

 

[Halle]

NHMOMX2
You are too nice, why jeopardize your membership for somoene who is being inconsiderate?

 

[Dean]

This is a real problem. As noted, the studio pluses are not guaranteed so you are on pretty thin ice to start with. Even if you don't plan on inviting this person or family back in the future, these type of situations have a way of repeating themselves. I'd recommend finding a decent way POST TRIP to let her know that was inappropriate and it will not happen again. You don't have to tell here you're not inviting her again unless she asks. I bet she will find a way to invite herself at some point in the future.

When we go to places with family, there are rules and I set them.

1. Everyone pays their own way.
2. There WILL be alcoholic beverages.
3. You don't wait on me and I don't wait on you.
4. Absolutely no smoking in the unit, or on the balcony if it's a non smoking room.
5. And the most important rule is...........if the first four rules are not acceptable............DON'T GO!!!
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[Princess Tess]

nhmomx2

IF your not going to do anything about it then don't worry about it for now. It sounds like as much as you are pi--ed about it, you are just going to "do it anyway". So don't let it eat at you and spoil your trip before you even get there! You sound like me and I bet half your problem is that your mad at yourself for not speaking up and getting yourself out of this situation. It will probably be fine they will just be a little squished. But don't cave when she starts to whine about lack of floor space! STAND STRONG.....if nothing else lock your door and pretend your not there!!!! Just make sure YOU have a good time after all you are the one paying for it.

 

[robinb]

Oh Halle! Don't scare the poor girl. I don't think she's "jeopardizing her membership" by having 2 adults and 4 kids in a studio plus.

 

[Mooobooks]

NHMOMX2, just do what you should have done in the first place: call your SIL and tell her that she cannot bring the extra child. Period.
Just do it.
Do it NOW!
Why are you letting her cause you such anxiety and anger? Put the onus on HER instead of taking it on yourself.
It is her fault, let her do the explaining.
Do not ruin your own vacation because of HER actions.
Do not let your worry about letting down the other child allow your SIL's actions to become irreversible.
Call her and tell her NO WAY!

 

[WDWguru]

I tend to agree. It's really her fault for putting you in this position, so turn it around and make her take responsibility. SHE doesn't know that DVC doesn't crack down on occupancy levels. Tell her you are only allowed 5 people - and even that's an exception to the rule that they made especially for you. Tell her if she insists on bringing the extra person, SHE needs to arrange for their accomodations. If that means she has to rent a room at All Stars, so be it.

My 2 cents...

 

[QueenAnne]

My own DH did this to me! We invited his parents (only) to vacation with us in VB this July, so what does he do? He called and asked his sister to go with us!!! We were only going to get a 1 bdrm for 4 adults and a 3 yr old, luckily I knew way in advance to book a 2 bdrm! The nerve of you SIL to do that, I could have killed my husband. I don't like my SIL and didn't want her vacationing with me and actually he "accidently" invited her which is another story in itself! But I know how you feel. How do you "un-invite" someone, you didn't even invite at all! I have to suck it in and know that she will NOT ruin my vacation!

 

[John.Disney]

Why are you doing the fretting instead of your husband, isn't it his sister?

I think he needs to make it clear to her that there is a real chance that they could be bumped. The bottom line is, outline your party size when you make the reservation and you won't have a problem at check-in. If you just show up with those 6 for a studio, I think it is a big mistake to assume that they will let it go simply because you are already down there. But I guess at this point she will just be sneaking through and not declaring all the kids.

I have to agree with Richyams here in that on balance they do know who is staying in all the rooms (no I can't prove it). I don't know how often they actually do something about sneaking in extra guests as I haven't heard of anyone being asked to move/break up their party. But if I were your husband and had any interest at all in enjoying my vacation I would make darn sure my sister knew it was a possibility.

He should make her a deal. Have her call MS and live with the answer they give. If they say okay, let her have her cramped studio and you will pay for it with your points. But if they say it's too much for a studio, she's got to make alternative arrangements (both Vistana and Westgate have excellent 2br rental rates through Expedia right now, as low as $131 a night... you can also get a KidSuite at HIFS for as low as $119 a night right now...DoubleTree at DD might be a little more but they would be very close by).

Good luck!

John

 

[nhmomx2]

You know how they say there is one in every family...well, she's the one. She can turn the best thing into a problem just by her presence! I'm not one to stir up trouble and my dh wants this to be a vacation all his neices & nephews (and especially his parents) will remember for a lifetime.

I already made it clear to her that there is a possibility that they will be asked to relocate (completely at her expense)...and she's willing to take that chance. I also requested MS (when I originally booked the rooms) that our room be somewhat separated from theirs ! What foresight I have .

And no, she will not be asked back...nor will she be allowed to invite herself back. And, how you may ask, can I say that with such conviction...have you ever met a vengeful Albanian girl??? Well, let me introduce myself..."Hi, my name is Kathy and I'm really ticked at my SIL!".

I just want all those proponents of sticking to the room limits that this was in no way intentional. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place...I let her know the possible consequences without causing a problem with the rest of the family. I cannot, and will not, tell her she can't go. She's a big girl and should know right from wrong...let's just hope she gets her just desserts!

Thank you all for your input and for letting me vent! I really do appreciate it...even though I'm a spineless little creature


Oh...and Dean...my rules:

1) You get a room, but you have to offer a night of
babysitting on our choice of a night, and;

2) Please be on your best behavior and respect the
investment others have made!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by nhmomx2

1) You get a room, but you have to offer a night of
babysitting on our choice of a night, and;

Not sure I would want this woman watching my children. What would she teach them! My MIL went to Disney with us and insisted on feeding the ponies at FW marischino cherries even though the signs CLEARLY stated "DO NOT feed the ponies, you can make them sick." Her logic was "a marichino cherry or two isn't going to make a horse sick." I reminded her several times not to do it, but she continued. I finally said "I'll have to think twice about letting you spend time with my children if you are going to have such a blatent disrespect for RULES. That's not what I want my kids to learn."

Btw, does your SIL have a dog? Is she bringing it? HA! Sorry, flashbacks from an old thread!

 

[Olaf]

"I'll have to think twice about letting you spend time with my children if you are going to have such a blatent disrespect for RULES. That's not what I want my kids to learn."

Ohiominnie, what did Mom say to that? I admire you for having the guts to stand up to her. I'm a wimp.