How wrong is this??

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by connor69
By posting that my hubby is a firefighter was not meant to have people think by his career choice he should get something for free. It was meant to explain that we do know about fire codes and what they mean.
We are not the sinister-laughing, mustache twirling, hand wringing people that some people may envision us to be. We are not sitting here plotting to pull the wool over the eyes of Disney. We are going to Disney and staying in a standard room at a deluxe hotel. We will be be quiet and unobtrusive to other hotel guests. We are paying for this trip ourselves and not asking for anyone else to do so. We are not expecting that we are "owed" a suite at the Grand Floridian or concierge at any hotel because we are a large family..we will pay for a hotel room at a particular hotel that my family would like to stay at. The children are willing to share a room as they do at home. They are unaware of the number of people that can fit into a room. So they are obivilous to the points of view expressed here. To them sharing their things is a way of life. So do not think we sit at the dinner table plotting how to do all of this. Disney will get our money for the hotel...money for our meals..and money for our park tickets. I don't see how adding a connecting room for extra$$$$ will benefit my family..it will just keep us in compliance with the fire code.
I wanted to post this point of view as we know that their are all kinds of views to be considered. There are others that feel this way I'm sure. I do not considered us to be immoral, unethical, or just plain dishonest. This is my point of view.

What happens if the resort manager finds out how many people you have in your room? If they ask you to leave, how will you explain that to your kids?

 

[Lisa3]

If you choose to have that many kids, either you have to earn enough to live the way you want to live or make sacrifices. That's life. - Jennymouse's Post

I knew I should have stayed out of this - I seem to just keep putting my foot in my mouth. I'm sorry if I took the above quote the wrong way - sleep deprivation from sick kids for the last two weeks is making me a bit touchy.

I think most of us agree that it is not o.k. to lie about the number of people in a room, ages of the children, etc. It is so important that our children see our values in action (My son caught me telling a telemarketer that I wasn't home - I'll never do it again!).

Also, I really don't think most people expect to be treated any differently than anyone else. If you get a good deal great. From what I can see the people on these boards are more than willing to share their good fortune by keeping us informed.

We are all going or hope to go to a place that is magical. It is really not about where you stay or who can afford what. It is about the time you spend together as a family and the memories your children will carry for the rest of their lives.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) It is wrong.
2) This is cheating.
3) You should stay where you can afford.
4) If you can't afford a Disney resort, then stay off-site.
5) there are many hotels or homes than can accomodate you.

ONCE AGAIN, YOU ARE CHEATING IF YOU OVER-MAN THE ROOM !!!

 

[jldriscoll]

Originally posted by connor69
We will be be quiet and unobtrusive to other hotel guests. We are paying for this trip ourselves and not asking for anyone else to do so. We are not expecting that we are "owed" a suite at the Grand Floridian or concierge at any hotel because we are a large family..we will pay for a hotel room at a particular hotel that my family would like to stay at. The children are willing to share a room as they do at home. They are unaware of the number of people that can fit into a room. So they are obivilous to the points of view expressed here. To them sharing their things is a way of life.

Whether the kids know it or not, cheating is still cheating and weren't we all taught not to do that?

What we WANT and what we can have are two entirely different things. That fact that 8 people want to stay at a resort means they need to pay for all 8.

We may not like them, but like everywhere, Disney has rules. Meant to be followed, not just when it suits us.

 

[Karel]

It boggle my mind that they can be comfortable with that many people in a room. That's not a vacation to me. Plus I would be pertrified about being caught and what could happen to us, what would I say to the kids. The guilt would just eat me alive. Do they all share one bedroom at home? I have to agree with hmp2z- that you don't see it as dishonest or unethical. Do you stuff everyone into a four passenger car too? My kids know about sharing, they know about saving or waiting for something. If we can't stay in a particular hotel, I tell them and they accept it. Perhaps you should try reality with your kids?

I'm not trying to be rude or anything but your point of view is sooooo far from my own, I just can't get my mind around it.

 

[NHMickey]

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