Has anyone ever fudged the number of people in your room?

[grumpeeduck]

I think the OP has not been back so that's weird, but how about just plain old setting a good example for those children and just DO THE RIGHT THING! What else would the OP "fudge" (lie) about? Entitlement much?

 

[luvsJack]

If the child is under 3 and free into the parks and won't be on the dining plan with the family and would stay free in the room--I'm not understanding the problem?? How is she fudging in any way?

Everyone keeps acting like someone is getting something for free but eveyone that gave an example of doing this were clearly not getting anything for free.

 

[thebeesknees]

Double-check with Disney on how old the free baby in the room can be. Even though you don't pay for park tickets or dining for a child under 3, I was told by Disney that the baby in the room is only free if he is under 2. So next time we go, we will have to stay at a Moderate instead of a Value because he will be over 2, but not yet 3.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

If the child is under 3 and free into the parks and won't be on the dining plan with the family and would stay free in the room--I'm not understanding the problem?? How is she fudging in any way?

Everyone keeps acting like someone is getting something for free but eveyone that gave an example of doing this were clearly not getting anything for free.

OP has TWO children under the age of three (those bouncing twins at the end of the sig), plus 5 other people. The room will allow 5 plus one infant. OP wants to put one of those twins on the reservation and leave one off.

That just sounds like too many people in too little space to even be an enjoyable vacation, regardless of what is allowed.

 

[kaytieeldr]

If the child is under 3 and free into the parks and won't be on the dining plan with the family and would stay free in the room--I'm not understanding the problem?? How is she fudging in any way?

Everyone keeps acting like someone is getting something for free but eveyone that gave an example of doing this were clearly not getting anything for free.

Because, most likely, she is planning to exceed the room occupancy:

I am considering not listing one of my little ones because he will get into the parks free anyway - will I get into trouble for this with Disney if they find out that we have one person too many in our room? Has anyone ever done this? What happens if you get "found out"? Just trying my best to save somewhere along the way - Disney is not cheap for big families!

Unless the OP is staying in an All Star Music Family Suite, or a Fort Wilderness Cabin, or a two- or three-bedroom DVC unit (including, I think the TreeHouse Villas), she is exceeding the room's maximum capacity with her fifth, sixth, and seventh child (whether she 'fudges' his age or not). Most rooms at Walt Disney World hold four Guests, plus one child under the age of three.

It appears the OP has five children, the youngest of whom has already turned three - meaning he, too, "counts" toward room occupancy.

Even if they're staying in a Deluxe resort that provides sleeping space for five people, she's still exceeding the room's maximum count AND so, cheating.

 

[wdwfan16]

If the child is under 3 and free into the parks and won't be on the dining plan with the family and would stay free in the room--I'm not understanding the problem?? How is she fudging in any way?

Everyone keeps acting like someone is getting something for free but eveyone that gave an example of doing this were clearly not getting anything for free.

The problem is you are allowed ONE under 3 but she has TWO under three and wants to lie that the other one does not exist. That would be 1 or 2 more than the maximum a room will hold (4 + 1 under three or 5 + 1 under three). She has other options.

 

[Ava]

Did this once with MIL. Never again. There are some other circumstances that others may not have, but never ever ever.

We have also shared a hotel room with MIL on two seperate occasions (once at WDW and once at Universal) and I never want to do it again - she snores so loudly that she was the only one who got any sleep! She lives in FL so she likes to join us when we go to Disney but I do not want her to share our room next time. Any ideas on a nice way to tell your MIL she has to get her own room?

 

[clanmcculloch]

We have also shared a hotel room with MIL on two seperate occasions (once at WDW and once at Universal) and I never want to do it again - she snores so loudly that she was the only one who got any sleep! She lives in FL so she likes to join us when we go to Disney but I do not want her to share our room next time. Any ideas on a nice way to tell your MIL she has to get her own room?

Make it for her benefit. The baby wakes up several times a night and you'd hate to have MIL woken up so many times. You promise you'll start off having breakfast with her which is when your little one will be at her best.

 

[mybabesuz]

In OP's other thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2382408&page=2
She says her children are between 1-12.
My guess would be that she has TWO under three.

She was just asking what her options were.
In the other thread she asks about off site places.
She hasn't booked anything yet.

 

[Poohbug]

It is hard for families with more than 4 people. Our youngest will be 3 soon and honestly I don't want to spend my vacation in one room anymore. This is a vacation-it is supposed to be fun and relaxing. I need a little personal space for that.

The cost of a cruise is so high because I now have to pay for two cabins. I have cancelled two cruises because I could not justify the cost. It can be really tough to afford vacation with a bigger family. But I decided to have three kids-I figure it is my responsibility to comply with whatever rules individual resorts and cruise lines have in place. It is not the hotel's fault that I have too many kids to fit in one room.

 

[mrsklamc]

I decided to have three kids-I figure it is my responsibility to comply with whatever rules individual resorts and cruise lines have in place. It is not the hotel's fault that I have too many kids to fit in one room.

Thanks for being a good person. I just wanted to say thank you because sometimes in life it seems like those of us who try to do the right thing and take responsibility for our actions get bit in the butt!

 

[wdwfan16]

It is hard for families with more than 4 people. Our youngest will be 3 soon and honestly I don't want to spend my vacation in one room anymore. This is a vacation-it is supposed to be fun and relaxing. I need a little personal space for that.

The cost of a cruise is so high because I now have to pay for two cabins. I have cancelled two cruises because I could not justify the cost. It can be really tough to afford vacation with a bigger family. But I decided to have three kids-I figure it is my responsibility to comply with whatever rules individual resorts and cruise lines have in place. It is not the hotel's fault that I have too many kids to fit in one room.

This is the right attitude. Be proud of the example you are setting for your kids.

 

[jenseib]

Double-check with Disney on how old the free baby in the room can be. Even though you don't pay for park tickets or dining for a child under 3, I was told by Disney that the baby in the room is only free if he is under 2. So next time we go, we will have to stay at a Moderate instead of a Value because he will be over 2, but not yet 3.

Yes you are corrrect. They are free for the dining plan and parks at ages under 3, but they count as person in the room over the age of 2. An infant is considered one who can stay in a pack and play at under the age of 2.

 

[Mickdeb]

Yes you are corrrect. They are free for the dining plan and parks at age 3 and under, but they count as person in the room over the age of 2. An infant is considered one who can stay in a pack and play at under the age of 2.

Sorry, this is not the case. They are free for dining and park admission under the age of 3. You must pay for tickets and dining for children 3 years of age and over.
Regarding the OP and wantinig to "fudge" the number of jpeople in a room, I for one would not want a family of that size in a room next to me. Sorry.

 

[gabriellyn]

Yes you are corrrect. They are free for the dining plan and parks at age 3 and under, but they count as person in the room over the age of 2. An infant is considered one who can stay in a pack and play at under the age of 2.

Disney charges the child rate for ages 3-9. I know, since I have a 3 year old and when we travel in August we will be paying for everyone - including the 3 yo.

 

[jenseib]

Sorry, this is not the case. They are free for dining and park admission under the age of 3. You must pay for tickets and dining for children 3 years of age and over.
Regarding the OP and wantinig to "fudge" the number of jpeople in a room, I for one would not want a family of that size in a room next to me. Sorry.

Yes you are right...I worded that wrong. Under 3 is free for parks and dining, and 3 and over they cost, but they DO count as a person from age 2 and up in a room.

 

[jenseib]

Disney charges the child rate for ages 3-9. I know, since I have a 3 year old and when we travel in August we will be paying for everyone - including the 3 yo.

You're right, I went back and fixed it. I worded it wrong. I know too, because we had to pay dining and parks when we took DD at the age for 3.

 

[gabriellyn]

Nevermind! I got it now.

 

[jenseib]

I was always told at over 2 they do. Because they no long sleep in a crib, or at least Disney doesn't think they do. We took our DD at 2, and everything was free, and she did not get a room key either, but she was listed on our reservation.

 

[fakereadhed]

People who fudge things on the dis never post about it...twice.