Inspired by the thread on inviting others...

[melk]

...have you ever used extra points just to save your sanity ?

Here's the situation: we have had three pretty successful trips with inviting DH's family to go with us (one with his sister & mother, one with brother & family, one with other sister & family). We had a good time on all these trips (no horror stories like what I've read about!!). But he has another brother who has expressed interest in coming with us next time we go.

The problem lies in that while I love my brother-in-law, his wife and kids are high-maintenance. We could fit in a 2-bedroom but I'm considering getting us a 1-br and them their own studio. But I hate to part with extra points if I don't have to! But I am afraid that if we are in too close quarters, it could be frustrating.

So has anyone just bit the bullet and used extra points that technically you really didn't have to? Just not sure what to do. Thx!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Yes. It was very worth getting "them" a studio and ourselves a 1 bedroom since they cancelled out on us 31 days before check in; I was able to cancel the studio and saved points over being in a 2 bedroom with only the 2 of us. We had shared a 2 bedroom before and their child's sense of entitlement (fed by her parents) wore out my last nerve so I changed the room situation for the next visit (luckily since they cancelled).

 

[CarolMN]

..........The problem lies in that while I love my brother-in-law, his wife and kids are high-maintenance. We could fit in a 2-bedroom but I'm considering getting us a 1-br and them their own studio. But I hate to part with extra points if I don't have to! But I am afraid that if we are in too close quarters, it could be frustrating.
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The difference will seem completely unimportant if you book the 2 bedroom and wish for some peace & quiet during the trip! Just do it - you know it will be worth it, LOL.

 

[WonderlandsMostWantd]

If you have to ask, maybe you already know the answer.

I just joined DVC,(yay!) but I already knwo that if we invite certain people to go with us in the future, we'll book them in separate rooms. Nearby? Sure. But not sharing common space. A long day at the parks can be tiring enough, I know when I get "home" I want peace and a place to feel calm and content. If you can sense before you even go that it's going to be a source of frusteration or will in any way hamper yours or your family's enjoyment of your vacation, then just get them their own studio. If they ask why they're in a different room, just say that's all that was available when you booked, but hey, at least they get to come to Disney World!

 

[disneynutz]

...have you ever used extra points just to save your sanity ?

Here's the situation: we have had three pretty successful trips with inviting DH's family to go with us (one with his sister & mother, one with brother & family, one with other sister & family). We had a good time on all these trips (no horror stories like what I've read about!!). But he has another brother who has expressed interest in coming with us next time we go.

The problem lies in that while I love my brother-in-law, his wife and kids are high-maintenance. We could fit in a 2-bedroom but I'm considering getting us a 1-br and them their own studio. But I hate to part with extra points if I don't have to! But I am afraid that if we are in too close quarters, it could be frustrating.

So has anyone just bit the bullet and used extra points that technically you really didn't have to? Just not sure what to do. Thx!

You seem like an intelligent person because you became a DVC Member, but I don't understand why you would provide free lodging for your extended family. Of course they want to vacation with you, I want to vacation with you.

Let them get their own reservation and I bet that they won't be so eager to go.

Do they like you or the free lodging?

Bill

 

[melk]

You seem like an inelegant person because you became a DVC Member, but I don't understand why you would provide free lodging for your extended family. Of course they want to vacation with you, I want to vacation with you.

Let them get their own reservation and I bet that they won't be so eager to go.

Do they like you or the free lodging?

Bill

I don't mind them coming with us, in fact they are very generous towards us with the use of their summer home. But my question isn't regarding vacationing with them, just how close I want to be with them.

And I don't get the part about being 'inelegant??'

 

[WonderlandsMostWantd]

And I don't get the part about being 'inelegant??'

I think that was supposed to be intelligent. just a typo

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

As many have said, spend the extra points.

We have a couple of weeks coming up in July at the BC with our DD's and their friends. We usually get multiple rooms at GF or POLY, or a GV somewhere, but this time decided to get a 1BR and 3 studios. Privacy, "togetherness", and the ability to sleep how and when we want.

 

[melk]

I think that was supposed to be intelligent. just a typo

Ohhh, in that case, yes, of course I am !

 

[disneynutz]

I don't mind them coming with us, in fact they are very generous towards us with the use of their summer home. But my question isn't regarding vacationing with them, just how close I want to be with them.

And I don't get the part about being 'inelegant??'

It was a typo.

If you are uncomfortable with being too close, then separate rooms sound like a good idea.

I just don't understand why they would expect you to pay for it. I guess that's just me.

Your enjoyment should come first, it's your vacation.

Bill

 

[melk]

It was a typo.

If you are uncomfortable with being too close, then separate rooms sound like a good idea.

I just don't understand why they would expect you to pay for it. I guess that's just me.

Your enjoyment should come first, it's your vacation.

Bill

I don't think any of our family have "expected" vacations from us, but they know we have the timeshare. I think people think it's "free" because we've already paid for it. Anytime we've gone with family they've been generous with taking all of us out for a really nice dinner on property, buying the groceries, etc.

But I like what you said about it being our vacation first, so I think I will book us two rooms.

 

[toniosmom]

But I like what you said about it being our vacation first, so I think I will book us two rooms.

Good decision.

 

[kikiq]

Book the studio. From experience, I say book the studio. Several summers ago, we took my family. Hadn't traveled with my younger brother and DSIL before and my older brother had to cancel at the last minute. We had booked the studio for him because his wife gets migraines and needs quiet. We ended up keeping the studio and my DDs moved there instead of staying with us in the 2 bdrm. Come to find out that my DSIL is high maintanence, love her but thank goodness for the studio. Different family members took refuge there during the week and my DDs have asked NEVER to share a villa with her again. Book the studio.

 

[SamSam]

Dh and I have really enjoyed having friends/family join us at WDW, but we also like our privacy so we always get the number of rooms we need to enable everyone to have their own space.

 

[thepops]

Depending on how much seperation you need, you could even book the studio in another resort.

 

[DopeyDave]

The problem lies in that while I love my brother-in-law, his wife and kids are high-maintenance. We could fit in a 2-bedroom but I'm considering getting us a 1-br and them their own studio. But I hate to part with extra points if I don't have to! But I am afraid that if we are in too close quarters, it could be frustrating.

So book a 2-bedroom, but specifically request a "lock off unit." Then when you get tired of them, BOLT THE DOOR!! If things are going well, leave the door open. Even with it bolted, they'll have their own entrance into their [studio] portion of the unit. With this plan of attack, even if they cancel out, you can drop the studio and just have the 1-bedroom for your visit. Seems like life doesn't have to be so difficult!!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Depending on how much seperation you need, you could even book the studio in another resort.

Oh, I like you!

 

[karrit2000]

...have you ever used extra points just to save your sanity ?

Here's the situation: we have had three pretty successful trips with inviting DH's family to go with us (one with his sister & mother, one with brother & family, one with other sister & family). We had a good time on all these trips (no horror stories like what I've read about!!). But he has another brother who has expressed interest in coming with us next time we go.

The problem lies in that while I love my brother-in-law, his wife and kids are high-maintenance. We could fit in a 2-bedroom but I'm considering getting us a 1-br and them their own studio. But I hate to part with extra points if I don't have to! But I am afraid that if we are in too close quarters, it could be frustrating.

So has anyone just bit the bullet and used extra points that technically you really didn't have to? Just not sure what to do. Thx!

Unless I've missed some change to the point structure recently the cost for a 2 BR is the same as booking a 1BR & a Studio since essentially that is what a 2 BR unit is. Just ask for a lock-off and keep the adjoining door locked.

 

[DenLo]

Unless I've missed some change to the point structure recently the cost for a 2 BR is the same as booking a 1BR & a Studio since essentially that is what a 2 BR unit is. Just ask for a lock-off and keep the adjoining door locked.

Maybe that is true at some of the DVC resorts, but I just checked the 2010 point charts for OKW, AKV and BLT and by reserving a 2 BR versus a studio and 1 BR you save a few points each night.

But for the piece of mind aspect it sounds like getting a separate unit might be worth it for the OP to shell out some extra points.

 

[photobob]

You obviously already think it is a good idea to have separate accomodations, so it would probably best to do so. It will be nice to have some time away from other family members no matter how dear they are to you. If it were me and i needed a little more separation then I'd just reserve a 1 BDR and studio without requesting they be near each other. Too much togetherness can cause problems even in the best of situations. Don't look at it as trying to get away from family members but more a way to help ensure everyone has a great time together and some time alone to wind down.