Hotel Advice Please

[amacspad]

Hi all, wrecking my head trying to come up with a solution for next year, me and DH def want to book for end of next sept, my dd and her bf really want to come with us but on a budget, I know the mod rooms sleep up to 4 and would work out best for the qsdp but we would want more privacy, have looked at the 1 beds at OKW and SS but there is still only 1 bathroom and still feel it would be a bit too close for comfort, I've had a thought (this is where your advice would be helpful please ) if me and DH booked POR for 4 guests so we all get the DDP and tix but only me and DH stayed there, then my dd and her bf booked a value on its own for them to stay do you think this would work out better (and be allowed) seems to work out cheaper this way and we would all have our own space! We all def want to stay onsite , tried offsite and it wasn't for us!

TIA, Debs x

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[irenep]

Sounds like a good plan to me and it better be allowed as I have done something similar for this summer. Have one room booked with DDP and tickets for 4 of us and another room only (DVC) for the rest.

 

[amacspad]

Lol, that's good then, thank you I can't think of many other options!

Debs x

 

[amacspad]

It there is there anything else I haven't thought of would be grateful for any other suggestions!

Debs x

 

[disney_princess_85]

How old is your daughter and her boyfriend? There's a minimum age to check into US hotels- it varies but I'm pretty sure it's 21 at WDW.

 

[amacspad]

Never thought of that, my dd will be 18 but her bf is over 21 so hopefully should be ok!

Debs

 

[tinkerpea]

Never thought of that, my dd will be 18 but her bf is over 21 so hopefully should be ok!

Debs

Only 1 person has to be over 21 so you won't have any problems, I think it's a brilliant idea, much better then all being in one room!

 

[amacspad]

Only 1 person has to be over 21 so you won't have any problems, I think it's a brilliant idea, much better then all being in one room!

That's great thank you, I was thinking we would pay for our room and all the tix then they only have to worry about their room and flights but they will get the free dining, just have to watch they dont get their kttw mixed up lol!

Debs

 

[amacspad]

Decisions decisions, now I'm looking we could all stay at AK or wilderness lodge and get the full dining plan which works out a few hundred cheaper but means sharing a room, which I def know my dd her bf would go for, just don't know if I could cope for 2 weeks lol!

Debs x

 

[wilma-bride]

Decisions decisions, now I'm looking we could all stay at AK or wilderness lodge and get the full dining plan which works out a few hundred cheaper but means sharing a room, which I def know my dd her bf would go for, just don't know if I could cope for 2 weeks lol!

Debs x

I would definitely not ever want to share a room with my DD and her BF. Your DD's BF must be very close to you if he would be happy sharing a room. We don't even share a room with our DD, for the very reason that DH is not her real Dad, she is 21 and it is just difficult for everybody, with trying to get showered and dressed.

 

[epcot.girl]

How old is your daughter and her boyfriend? There's a minimum age to check into US hotels- it varies but I'm pretty sure it's 21 at WDW.

Only 1 person has to be over 21 so you won't have any problems, I think it's a brilliant idea, much better then all being in one room!

I think it's 18. Me and (now) DH went alone when we were 20 and had no problems checking in.

Decisions decisions, now I'm looking we could all stay at AK or wilderness lodge and get the full dining plan which works out a few hundred cheaper but means sharing a room, which I def know my dd her bf would go for, just don't know if I could cope for 2 weeks lol!

I really wouldn't recommend it. No matter how up for it any or all of the group may be, it's likely you'd be feeling very different after a couple of days with no personal space.

 

[amacspad]

I would definitely not ever want to share a room with my DD and her BF. Your DD's BF must be very close to you if he would be happy sharing a room. We don't even share a room with our DD, for the very reason that DH is not her real Dad, she is 21 and it is just difficult for everybody, with trying to get showered and dressed.

They are my thoughts too, was just tempted by the hotels and dp, we could stay at the 1 bed at SS or OKW but do you think it would still be awkward and I should stick to the seperate hotels?

Debs x

 

[Elise79]

Decisions decisions, now I'm looking we could all stay at AK or wilderness lodge and get the full dining plan which works out a few hundred cheaper but means sharing a room, which I def know my dd her bf would go for, just don't know if I could cope for 2 weeks lol!

Debs x

I wouldn't suggest it either. We went to FL with DH's family and share a villa when I was 19 and he was 23. We had a bedroom with ensuite and that is as close to sharing as I would want to get

 

[wilma-bride]

They are my thoughts too, was just tempted by the hotels and dp, we could stay at the 1 bed at SS or OKW but do you think it would still be awkward and I should stick to the seperate hotels?

Debs x

I think a 1-bed would probably be but, personally, I think your original idea of separate hotel rooms was the best.

I don't know if it would work for you because it sounds as though you are set on the 'free' DDP but it might be worth pricing up renting DVC points for a 2-bed and booking flights, dining plan and tickets separately. That would give you even more space.

 

[irenep]

Decisions decisions, now I'm looking we could all stay at AK or wilderness lodge and get the full dining plan which works out a few hundred cheaper but means sharing a room, which I def know my dd her bf would go for, just don't know if I could cope for 2 weeks lol!

Debs x

Don't do it! I couldn't imagine being in the same room as 2 young people in love. Bad enough being in the same house. There's no way you will all be on friendly terms at the end of two weeks together so stick with separate rooms- I am sure they will be happy just to be going to Florida with you.
As for the 1BR then yes, you would have 2 rooms but who gets the bedroom? I know I am always up first and having to go into their 'bedroom' in the morning for a cuppa? Not great. And at OKW, to get to the bathroom you have to go through the bedroom in a lot of the villas.
SSR might just work but really, 2 separate rooms with their own bathrooms is best.

 

[scoobydooby]

If you do SSR or OKW you get the full dining plan and two rooms to sleep in. That's as close as I'd be willing to share personally!

 

[Laurafoster]

We go with my parents alot, and im very close to them. But i would never share a hotel room with them.

We need our own space, we'd consider a 2bed but id prefer to stay at a cheaper resort and have my own room.

Admittedly though im not a fan of the dining plan so that wouldnt be a consideration to me.

 

[amacspad]

If you do SSR or OKW you get the full dining plan and two rooms to sleep in. That's as close as I'd be willing to share personally!

My dd came round last night and they really want to stay at OKW with us but in the 1 bed, I have read there is a jacuzzi and sink in 1 room then a shower and sink in another, the rooms are bigger and tv in each room, plus as you say we would also get the full ddp which would save extra pennies, having looked at all this hopefully looks like it should be ok, I asked her about staying at a seperate hotel and she really wants to stick to this idea, I believe we can still walk to dd which should take about 15 mins and we also get the balcony too, we have stayed at SS in a studio before but not stayed at OKW!

Debs x

 

[Elise79]

My dd came round last night and they really want to stay at OKW with us but in the 1 bed, I have read there is a jacuzzi and sink in 1 room then a shower and sink in another, the rooms are bigger and tv in each room, plus as you say we would also get the full ddp which would save extra pennies, having looked at all this hopefully looks like it should be ok, I asked her about staying at a seperate hotel and she really wants to stick to this idea, I believe we can still walk to dd which should take about 15 mins and we also get the balcony too, we have stayed at SS in a studio before but not stayed at OKW!

Debs x

There is only one toilet in the one bedroom at OKW. There are 2 sinks one in with the toilet and shower. The other with the bath which can not be closed off from the main bedroom.

The path to DTD closes at dusk so you can only walk during the day.

 

[irenep]

My dd came round last night and they really want to stay at OKW with us but in the 1 bed, I have read there is a jacuzzi and sink in 1 room then a shower and sink in another, the rooms are bigger and tv in each room, plus as you say we would also get the full ddp which would save extra pennies, having looked at all this hopefully looks like it should be ok, I asked her about staying at a seperate hotel and she really wants to stick to this idea, I believe we can still walk to dd which should take about 15 mins and we also get the balcony too, we have stayed at SS in a studio before but not stayed at OKW!

Debs x

OKW is a beautiful resort and the 1 bedroom villas (and balconies) are huge so you will probably be fine. Better than all being in 1 room at AKL for sure and I guess it is nice to have everyone at the same resort. Try and get a room in a building above 30 and you will get the extra entrance into the bathroom to avoid having to go through the bedroom.

I haven't ever walked from there to DTD as I have used the boat, bus or car whenever we have been staying at OKW. The walk always seemed a bit too far for my liking