help with what could be a sticky situation

[ClarabelleCow]

I know this is very un-Disney like, but we don't want our vacation ruined!!! Is there a way to call the resort and request not to be near another party!!! I don't want to go into the details, but If a party requests to be near us, would MS do that??

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

If a party requests to be near us, would MS do that??

I believe that they would do their best to meet the request. I have requested to be near my sister and BIL in the past and have been put right next door. I'm not sure how to get around this for you in a way that doesn't create the possibility of an embarrassing situation occuring. Good luck.

HBC

 

[childsplay]

I'm just guessing, but if someone called MS and requested "close to so and so" I would think they would try and honor that request. I might be wrong here and maybe others have more experience with this type of thing...but i just can't see MS saying "Well that's great, but we'll have to call and check to see if so an so wants to be next to you" .
They would probably just note the request and move on never thinking that anyone would make such a request without the understanding of both parties.
Now, is there a way to stop this?...I would think calling MS and explaining the situation would work, BUT there is the possibility that when your "friends" check-in and see they are not near you they might inquire as to why (since they requested to be) and this is where it all unravels.......
I can see the conversation at the front desk now
"How could this have happened? We specifically requested to be near our dear friends"
MS "Well you see they called us a little while after you requested to be near them and said they didn't want to be near you. Have a nice day"
Hope this helps..but probably not..sorry for your situation..hope it all works out

 

[jaysue]

Probably too late but a potential solution might be to book another resort instead? "at the last minute, we changed our minds" kind of approach?

Thanks
jaysue

 

[PamOKW]

Childsplay does bring up a possible problem. But, I would go ahead and give MS a call and explain the situation. They "might" be able to tell you whether such a request has been made since you are the party they would have requested. (Ordinarly, I don't think they'd share any information on another guest.) MS has dealt with so many situations over the years, they may have a solution for you.

 

[ClarabelleCow]

I telephoned MS, and they said upon checkin I could put a request in. This really sounds awful of me, but I really don't want to be near my soon to be EX-SIL. I would love to see the kids with their DAD, but she is a spitful person who twists and turns every thing you say and don't wish to have any type of confrontation infront of my family or both of our kids. And trust me, there would be because of some nasty things she has done! I tried to switch resorts, nothing available, of course, its Thanksgiving weekend, they said my waitlist is up on Friday, so from then I could call each day! Looks like I will be doing alot of dialing

 

[DoeWDW]

I would call the hotel front desk directly the day before you check in. I would ask to speak with a front desk supervisor about the situation and would explain the problem to them.

Most front desk supervisors are trained to be discrete when it is called for. They should take care of the room situation and should alert their front desk staff to the potential problem so that it is handled appropriately, no matter which party checks in first.

I would also consider talking to your brother quietly ahead of time and letting him know your feelings. That way if SIL pitches a fit, your brother can tell her it's ok, just let it go.

Best of luck to you!!

 

[PamOKW]

Are you going to be vacationing together and just want some "space" or is just a coincidence everyone is down there together? If I'm too nosy, don't answer.

 

[DebbieB]

I see by your counter you will be at OKW. It's a huge resort, hopefully they can get you at least some distance apart. Are they checking in first or you?

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by ClarabelleCow
This really sounds awful of me, but I really don't want to be near my soon to be EX-SIL.

You can always do this

to your SIL at the main pool,by accident.

 

[smiley]

Boy, I can't stand my SIL either, although to get rid of her I'd have to divorce my wonderful hubby. To make sure it all works maybe you could check in after she does, then ask where she is and request to be placed on the other side of the resort.

Good luck.

 

[ClarabelleCow]

I like Nicks idea!!!

Pam - we did not plan this, supposedly this is a coincidence, but my BIL is so stupid he probably told his soon to be EX what we were doing!!! We will just run and hide if I see her, or confront her and make sure security and an EMT is nearby, because she will need it!!!!

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Since it's now pretty obvious that yo don't care if you hurt her feelings (to say the least) I have no doubt that the CM's at check-in will help you out. As has already been said, it is a big resort. That alone will help you avoid her.

Otherwise if you meet her take her over to MGM and go on the Great Movie Ride. Tell her you will take her to see her two sisters in Oz, one of whom had a house land on her. Maybe another house will land on your (soon to be ex) SIL.

Good luck.

HBC

 

[jaysue]

 

[Disney Doll]

So, your brother is going on vacation to WDW with his soon-to-be-ex wife and their children, and they will be there at the same time you are, in the same resort?

My guess is, based on your posts, that your STBEx-SIL isn't looking forward to being near you any more than you're looking forward to being near her. I'd call MS and tell them that you do not want to be near the "Smith" party, even if they request it. Give them a brief reason why, such as "family problems". Tell your brother before the trip that you have requested not to be near his room, not because of him, but because of the STBEx, and that the next time you all go to WDW, without her, you'll take a room right next door to him and his kids.

Aren't families wonderful????????

 

[ILuvDiz]

Tell the front desk. Better for them to sock it out with her, than for you to bop her in OKW parkinglot, in front of the children.

 

[pmcpmc]

does she read the disboards?

 

[ClarabelleCow]

I thought about that this morning!!!!

 

[kda]

If the Other Party Who Shall Remain Nameless checks in before you, it would seem that you have a great chance of choosing a room far, far away when you check in (as long as you're willing to be flexible). If you check in first, there may not be much any of the CMs can do, if he/she forces the issue of finding a room near yours.

 

[disneyberry]

definitely call MS.
if to be far away from your STBEx-SIL is the most important thing (more important than any other room requests), then tell MS that.
i would actually leave off any other room requests if possible... since the front desk does seem to try to grant at least one request.

from what little we understand of the Room Ready policy, it seems like one of the few requests that Room Assignors will still pre-block are requests to have rooms close together.
so, if your STBEx-SIL does request to be close to you, OKW will probably pre-block 2 rooms close together.

in that case, you could also consider delaying your check-in as long as possible to make sure you check-in AFTER your STBEx-SIL.
to find out whether they have checked in yet, just call OKW front desk, and ask to speak to BIL. if they haven't checked in yet, the front desk will say so. otherwise, they'd transfer you to their line. after that little "snooping", you can make sure you check-in after them.

then, when you finally check-in, just make sure you get a room as far away from them as possible.
heh.

this thread has been amusing.