Screaming Child at resorts

[Rosanne]

My older DD (now 10) was a super screamer. It started to improve as she learned to talk (which, thankfully began early). By 2 1/2 she stopped entirely. I don't know if your child is like this but most people could not conceive of the amount of top-of-her-lung screaming she could do. It would go on for five, seven hours at a time. I took her several times to the doctor and she was always declared perfectly healthy. She needed only two hours of sleep per 24 hours for the first six months. It's a miracle I chose to have a second child five years later (this one was not a screamer )

Anyway, I don't know if your child is a screamer to the degree mine was but I do concur that the cabins sound like a more relaxing option all around at this time. And, I do agree that it is verrrrrrry thoughtful of you to consider others.

 

[akl-fan]

I would go with the cabins too. Not just for your neighbours but for your peace of mind. You are obviously a great and considerate mum, but you will need some downtime as well. If you stay in a regular resort you will not be able to relax. Have a great chilled out time and as a previous poster said your son may well sleep all night as he will be soooo tired.

Above all have fun!!

 

[JennyDrake]

First of all THANK YOU for being so considerate. _I_ would ask you to please not go the "don't worry about it" route. I am a light sleeper and a kid screaming in the room next door WOULD keep me up all night. My pseudo grandaughter did the scream thing at 9 months. She would SCREAM for absolutely no reason--no tears, just SCREAM. More of a temper/attention issue and she coudl SCREAM for hours. I feel for you. One thing that eventually worked was to not pick her up or pay any positive attention when she was screaming--at times we moved the playpen outdoors (we live rural). The instant she stopped screaming we would pick her up. Start screaming and back to exile. BTW, the SCREAM phase lasted about 2 months. Again, THANK YOU for thinking of others and recognizing that it would disturb a good number of people.

 

[DisneyMim]

I also want to thank you for being so considerate. I am voting for the cabins too. IF you could, and I know you said you could not, the treehouses are an excellent option too. I agree with everyone who said the DVC villas are not a good option. The connecting doors on most (not 2 bedrooms, but like others said they are expensive) villas do not block all noise. Speaking of noise we stayed a few years ago at the BC, club level, in a connecting room. We could hear EVERY word the people next store said. I finally yelled, "We can hear you." I think they were embarrassed, although not as embarrassed as the people before them. They were arguing all the time. I don't think that husband and wife got along at all, felt bad for the kids. The point is I don't think people even think about connecting rooms. You can hear everything, and a screaming child would be awful. Again, I want to thank you very much for thinking of others.

Enjoy The Magic!!

 

[zeferjen]

Are you sure that a vacation will be fun for YOU right now? I went on two vacations with younger kids that (looking back) were a mistake. I spent so much time trying to ensure that my babies didn't impact others that I was a ball of stress the entire time. I know that Disney makes it easy for parents with young kids, but maybe there is a different place that would work better for you, like renting a beach house.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

I was staying at an offsite Orlando airport hotel one time because DH's flight home was delayed and DS screamed and I had people calling my room yelling at me to get my kid to stop. I didn't try very hard that night, they made me mad.

Let's all be thankful the OP is nothing like you. Rude, rude, rude.

 

[MartDM]

I don't know of any other stand alone facilities on Disney property other than the treehouses you already mentioned.

I think the cabins are a terrific idea - we've been staying deluxe but I do fancy the idea of "camping" when my guy is a little older. I think it will be nice for you to not be stressing out over whether you are disturbing anyone...this way you can just conduct business as usual, just like home, when he gets vocal.

And, may I say, I think you are a very considerate and forward thinking Mom to take all that into account in making your arrangements. Our last few trips we've seemed to encounter an increasing number of people who seem to be more concerned with what *they* want than with providing due consideration and respect to their fellow guests (i.e. - families who allow their older kids to stampede through the hallways yelling & playing during the early a.m. & late evening hours). I have no problem with baby noise (they can't help it! And you can't either!), but the ones who just don't bother to be considerate make me nuts!

 

[catheren]

OP thank you for your consideration to your neighboring resort room guests!

I think that the FW Cabins would fit your family just fine. You have already stayed at the Cabins, loved it, and know what you are getting into. You have the separate bedroom that you can put your little one down for a nap, and you can relax for a bit. The full kitchen, order your breakfast, snacks, lunch items, water, from Garden Grocery and they will deliver to your cabin. You still have daily Mousekeeping service. It's, calm, and relaxing after a hectic day at the parks.

On another note: We stayed at CSR this past October, not sure if you are familiar with Moderates, but all hallways are exterior. We were on the top floor, the first morning....6AM, we were suddenly woken by 2 screaming older women, to their husbands, they were on the 1st floor..."GOT YOUR TICKETS?"..."GOT YOUR TICKETS??". My DH jumped out of bed, went outside and said to them, "We sure do!!!"

 

[kandb]

To "shocker" who let their kid "cry it out" in a hotel, I say "you got to be kidding me". Do you think people who are paying and vacationing want to hear a kid screaming for an extended period of time? I am sorry but that is just selfish behavior. I have 3 kids, but I am the type of parent that would remove them from a restaurant or a room if they were making a disturbance. With that attitude, I am not surprise you said "don't worry about your neighbors". Why shouldn't they worry about their neighbors?

 

[HANDYMOM]

How very thoughtful of you to consider others first. I don't have an opinion different from others who have already posted. I only want to add that waiting until your child grows out of his screamer phase might be a good idea for your sake. As thoughtful as you obviously are, at this point you may be tense and constantly on the lookout for a scream. That doesn't really allow you the relaxation and fun a Disney vacation is for. Let's face it, Disney vacations aren't cheap, regardless of where you stay, so it's pretty important to really enjoy it.

Just my two cents. Whatever you decide, I hope you have a great time. I hope your one of my neighbors on a future stay at a Disney resort

 

[lync]

We love the cabins mainly for the space! It is nice to have seperate areas. We can watch tv for a while after the girls go to bed. We love the kitchen for the dishwater! I'm a germophobe so i feel better being able go wash Sippy cups, bottle, pacifiers in a dishwasher!! We don't cook, as we always do the DDP. With the age of your chid, I would consider the cabins for convience to YOU!

 

[North of Mouse]

Honestly, OP, I'd opt for the cabins. It would be better for you and would avoid any problems in a room where you share walls. There are the tree house villas at Saratoga Springs too. I'm not trying to be ugly but as a fellow traveler, I know I would appreciate someone being considerate. If I were in your place, that is what I would do.

I agree! You are very thoughtful - wish more were like you If you stayed in the cabins you'd be more relaxed and maybe that would even relax your baby more - they can sense when you are tense and it sounds like you would be (I would have been under the circumstances). Somethings, like a crying sick child is understandable, but when you know it's a problem before hand it's great of you to seek a solution

 

[hmmerr02]

We always bring something for "white noise"....not that its going to cover up a screamer but we always bring a sound machine that will play rain sounds or ocean noises. And honestly, since we are DVC members, most of the time our girls slept in the bathrooms while they were in pack n plays! It was the smallest room that we could get dark and almost close the door...leaving it cracked so we could check on them. It was in the interior of the room so their noises from the hallways wouldn't bother them.

Again, I applaud you for your consideration. Sounds to me like you would be most comfortable in a place like the cabins where you won't have to worry so much

 

[wuzzy6]

Thank you for being such a thoughtful person!

As a mother of 4, I can relate to the stresses you feel when you're trying to make sure your kids don't create unpleasantries for others. When my children were younger, for obvious reasons, my tolerance for screaming/crying little ones was at a much higher level than it is now that they're a lot older. My sympathy remains intact, however.

I agree with everyone else who's suggested the cabins or treehouse villas - not only because of the decreased likelihood your little soundmaker will disturb others, but also because you will be less stressed about anticipating the next event!

Whatever you decide, I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

 

[Amy&Dan]

OP, I concur with everyone else, the cabin sounds like your best bet. A Treehouse Villa would be very expensive and they are hard to come by as well.

I hope you go and that it all works out! I so hear you on wanting to be onsite for the transporatation ease alone.

Good luck!