How would you split this group up?

[Deb & Bill]

This seems a bit of a waste of space regardless how you slice it. There is no way I'd agree to a 2 & 4 y/o getting a separate BR in this situation, that is an unreasonable demand if they're not paying for it. I'd be willing to bet their the difficult ones more often than not in general. I really hope you enjoy the trip but I'm getting bad vibes on this one.

Agree, each adult family gets a room. Your parents get one master. You and your spouse get another master. BIL/SIL get a room with their two kids. Single BIL gets one room. Single SIL gets one room. (especially in case they bring along a guest each).

 

[scrapbookmomma74]

Absolutely agree that the parents share a room with their kids. The kids are YOUNG...they won't know what else is going on in that room once they are asleep, lol.
It is totally unreasonable for them to request a separate bedroom for their children that could possibly mean that other adults don't get privacy. If they truly don't want the kids in there with them, then they can put them to bed there and move them once they are ready to go to bed. 2 & 4 year olds are easy to lift and usually don't wake up when being moved.
Since you are the other "couple" on the trip, and you are planning, you definitely deserve the other master. I'm not sure who else would expect it.

This trip could wind up being a total disaster any way you do it! lol

2 years ago, DH & I invited his mom & dad, his single brother, and his brother and SIL. We used OUR points for 2 2 bedrooms with MK view at BLT over 4th of July (a little pricey, if I do say so myself). MIL and FIL gave everyone park tickets and dining plan for Christmas, so all everyone had to do was SHOW UP.
Well, believe it or not, BIL & SIL cancelled the DAY OF the trip. And THEN, never apologized or offered to pay for their tix or anything. I was absolutely appalled...DO YOU KNOW WHAT I COULD HAVE GOTTEN WITH THOSE EXTRA POINTS???
Ugh...sometimes people just suck.

 

[poison ivy]

We've had similar issues travelling with multiple friends/family and having a GV as part of our accomodations. What we've found works best is to give every adult a bedroom. That takes care of any added guests you did not anticipate and leaves the families with children to work out their own sleeping arrangements.

However, it sounds like the grandparents would prefer to stay with the grandkids and the parents of these children are trying to create a sound sleeping environment since they are so young.

this does make the situation a little bit more complicated. I would base my decision on what the single BIL and SIL are ok with. if they don't mind sharing the 2nd bedroom in the 2brm, and are planning to hang out together, then you should all be comfortable in the 2 bdrm unit. It's huge and really spread out and away from the grandkids/grandparents who may have completely different needs.

the GV will be the common area for everyone to enjoy all day but quiet at night.

what a great trip!!!

 

[Chuck S]

Absolutely agree that the parents share a room with their kids. The kids are YOUNG...they won't know what else is going on in that room once they are asleep, lol.
It is totally unreasonable for them to request a separate bedroom for their children that could possibly mean that other adults don't get privacy. If they truly don't want the kids in there with them, then they can put them to bed there and move them once they are ready to go to bed. 2 & 4 year olds are easy to lift and usually don't wake up when being moved.
Since you are the other "couple" on the trip, and you are planning, you definitely deserve the other master. I'm not sure who else would expect it.

This trip could wind up being a total disaster any way you do it! lol

2 years ago, DH & I invited his mom & dad, his single brother, and his brother and SIL. We used OUR points for 2 2 bedrooms with MK view at BLT over 4th of July (a little pricey, if I do say so myself). MIL and FIL gave everyone park tickets and dining plan for Christmas, so all everyone had to do was SHOW UP.
Well, believe it or not, BIL & SIL cancelled the DAY OF the trip. And THEN, never apologized or offered to pay for their tix or anything. I was absolutely appalled...DO YOU KNOW WHAT I COULD HAVE GOTTEN WITH THOSE EXTRA POINTS???
Ugh...sometimes people just suck.

I have a policy. Once everyone has agreed to dates and the reservation is made, if they cancel, unless it is for an actual emergency, they are NEVER invited again. There are currently 3 people on my list, and they keep "hinting" about a trip. Too bad, they can hint until Doomsday, they are not going on my points.

 

[browniemtb]

Good luck on your trip....last November we went down with 21 family members. I set everyone up with rooms at the BWV. Let me put it this way, I won't do it again. With all those people it was very difficult to get everyone on the same page. By day 3 everyone was pretty much on their own and we'd meet at a specific park at some point. Good Luck and enjoy!

 

[pyrxtc]

I'm going to go by what I know, which is the GVs at OKW.

MIL & FIL - King Bed of GV
BIL & SIL - Upstairs Bedroom with 2 queen beds - GV
Niece & Nephew - Upstairs Bedroom with 2 Double Beds - GV

You & Husband - King Bed of 2 Bedroom Unit
Single BIL - Sleeper Sofa in Living of 2 bedroom (or the sleeper chair)*
Single SIL - Studio/2nd Bedroom of 2 bedroom*

*BIL/SIL could share the 2nd bedroom if they wanted to

I agree with this set up. the grandparents can be with the kids and the adults with no children get a room to sleep in with no children.

 

[Dean]

I have a policy. Once everyone has agreed to dates and the reservation is made, if they cancel, unless it is for an actual emergency, they are NEVER invited again. There are currently 3 people on my list, and they keep "hinting" about a trip. Too bad, they can hint until Doomsday, they are not going on my points.

We have the same rule but fortunately haven't had to exclude anyone. Just setting up expectations has been enough. Fortunately we don't have anyone who is at high risk either.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

As previously stated, you have ample accommodations for the amount of guests. I think Chucks scenario works best for everyone concerned!

MIL & FIL - King Bed of GV
BIL & SIL - Upstairs Bedroom with 2 queen beds - GV
Niece & Nephew - Upstairs Bedroom with 2 Double Beds - GV

You & Husband - King Bed of 2 Bedroom Unit
Single BIL - Sleeper Sofa in Living of 2 bedroom (or the sleeper chair)*
Single SIL - Studio/2nd Bedroom of 2 bedroom*

*BIL/SIL could share the 2nd bedroom if they wanted to!

Realistically there is no way the BIL & SIL should get the master, they should be upstairs,available to care for their little ones. And the Grandparents should keep the master since they are footing the points.

We've had a few reunions in at OKW in GV's and we've always opted to put Mom/Dad and 2 Kids in the room with the queen beds but if you have the points why not give the 2 little kids a room of their own. It will be interesting to see if 2 such little ones will actually stay in a room on their own, they're very young. They may end up with their parents anyway!

Have fun, I love family get togethers!

 

[Deb & Bill]

...There are currently 3 people on my list, and they keep "hinting" about a trip. Too bad, they can hint until Doomsday, they are not going on my points.

That's tomorrow, Chuck.

 

[schoen]

Realistically there is no way the BIL & SIL should get the master, they should be upstairs,available to care for their little ones. And the Grandparents should keep the master since they are footing the points.

We've had a few reunions in at OKW in GV's and we've always opted to put Mom/Dad and 2 Kids in the room with the queen beds but if you have the points why not give the 2 little kids a room of their own. It will be interesting to see if 2 such little ones will actually stay in a room on their own, they're very young. They may end up with their parents anyway!

Have fun, I love family get togethers!

See... I think that BIL and SIL want the two-bedroom for their family, and then the rest of us would be in the GV. This would be fine... It just annoys me.

We'll have to see now. My husband and SIL both work in the same arena, and because of their work schedule we are going to have to move the dates, and likely do a long weekend instead of a full week. If this is the case I am going to push for one GV, because for 4 nights, who cares? But, at this point who even knows what will be available? we'll just have to see!

 

[SleepyatDVC]

See... I think that BIL and SIL want the two-bedroom for their family, and then the rest of us would be in the GV. This would be fine... It just annoys me.

We'll have to see now. My husband and SIL both work in the same arena, and because of their work schedule we are going to have to move the dates, and likely do a long weekend instead of a full week. If this is the case I am going to push for one GV, because for 4 nights, who cares? But, at this point who even knows what will be available? we'll just have to see!

Maybe downgrade to a GV and a one bedroom. The family of 4 could get the one bedroom. Heck my family of 4 do this. They aren't sleeping in the same room as the kids, who said it would be another BEDROOM. And if anyone has to cancel, drop the one bedroom altogether...

 

[dianeschlicht]

Maybe downgrade to a GV and a one bedroom. The family of 4 could get the one bedroom. Heck my family of 4 do this. They aren't sleeping in the same room as the kids, who said it would be another BEDROOM. And if anyone has to cancel, drop the one bedroom altogether...

I agree!!!!

 

[Pirate Granny]

Sounds like a great plan...give them a one bedroom...although that means you will not get a master....