Should We Share our BWV Studio with our 2 invited guests?

[wdw1972]

Just curious - are you traveling with your spouse or your child?? I think any couple who would open their bedroom to the wife's girlfriend & her teen daughter is out of their mind. What mom would bring her 13 yr old daughter to sleep in the bedroom with an adult couple????

The only way I'd consider it, and it would have to be under great duress - would be if you were a single mom traveling with your "adult" kid and invited your single mom friend & her kid to join you. It's still way too many people to be comfortable - my general rule of thumb is I don't share my bed with anyone I don't :::ahem::: with. 2 people sharing a bed who aren't in a relatationship.....

Since you have your studio, for you & whoever you're traveling with, I'd continue to expect your friend & her daughter to arrange their own lodging, wherever they want. It's not hard to meet up - especially today when everyone has cell phones.

 

[Boardwalker]

Perhaps your friends could look into staying at the Swan or Dolphin, as they are only a short walk away...

 

[Cajun28]

Perhaps your friends could look into staying at the Swan or Dolphin, as they are only a short walk away...

This is a really good idea. They are offering very good rates for the Swan/Dolphin. My sister has a rate of $159/night in October for a room at the Dolphin and they are offering a $129 rate for teachers and nurses, so if your friend happens to be a nurse or teacher, she may be able to get practically next door to you for just a little more than a value.

 

[TifffanyD]

It's a bit of a pain getting the couch bed out everyday. I mean there are a bunch of cushions and stuff on the couch you have to find room for, in addition to the decorative pillows on the bed. We did it for 2 nights and that was enough

 

[Teachckg]

I DEFINITELY agree with everyone else! Swan/Dolphin would be perfect. Using cell phones will help with meeting up. And I would just plan on meeting at the parks in the mornings so you are not wasting time!

 

[zalansky]

I know you already got your answer and hopefully made a decision, but I am here to tell you NO WAY in that studio as well! Way too small for that many people and as others have pointed out, a bit uncomfy for everyone involved. I got the warm and fuzzies with our good friends last year for only one night at F&W and we were staying at AKL and we invited them to spend one night in our studio. Big mistake. I am a light sleeper and was up all night due to both of them snoring all night long. Love them to death, but never again can I do that! Plus the one bathroom thing can be a major PITA as well!

 

[mikron]

I think you are a very kind person to even think about doing that. BUT DON'T if you want to stay friends. Better to pay for another studio for them, 2- bedroom the very best way to go.

 

[rockydek]

I shared a studio with my Mom (70 years old ) She fell in love with the sleep sofa,,,,,,, very comfy. As far as sharing ....It was very close quarters...My husband and I had NO privacy. She was at our side for 7 days.
Would I do it again....NO!

However....My Mom is on a fixed income and would of never been able to go.
She loved the Flower and Garden Show at Epcot and we were very close to Epcot ,She loved the Boardwalk. I am glad I did it.
My Husband is a great guy .......for allowing it. This is for you sweety

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

what about a studio at OKW where you get 2 queen beds and a little more square footage in the room.

 

[5forDiz]

Is it crazy to think that three adults and a teenager could all stay in a studio for 5 days of vacation and not drive each other crazy? Or would the added benefits of not having to coordinate our meet-ups be worth it? I imagine if any one of us got cabin fever we could just wander around the resort.

Are there any seasoned DVCers out there with advice or experiences to share?

Thanks

EVERYONE needs their space on vacations and a studio is simply not

enough space in most cases for 4 let alone 2 different families combining.

Also, teens years are very awkward and finding a 'comfort level' sleeping

with 2 other adults in the same room imho is too much of an expectation

for the teen, that and the late hours they usually like to keep

( texting, Ipod-ing, etc. ). And 1 bathroom? The HORRORS !

Even a 1 bedroom villa I think is pushing, if it's at Kidani or BLT I'd

maybe be swayed toward it bit more because of 2nd full bathroom.

I'd stick with them staying in separate accommodations & meeting up.

jmho, you'll all be glad you've got your own place to go back to at

end of the day.


Best wishes on your planning

 

[bobbiwoz]

I shared a studio with my Mom (70 years old ) She fell in love with the sleep sofa,,,,,,, very comfy. As far as sharing ....It was very close quarters...My husband and I had NO privacy. She was at our side for 7 days.
Would I do it again....NO!

However....My Mom is on a fixed income and would of never been able to go.
She loved the Flower and Garden Show at Epcot and we were very close to Epcot ,She loved the Boardwalk. I am glad I did it.
My Husband is a great guy .......for allowing it. This is for you sweety

Wow! This was nice, and you're right, your guy is very special and it's great that your mom got to enjoy the Flower and Garden. I love to go to Epcot then.

Bobbi

 

[WolfpackFan]

No way in the world would I put that many people in a studio. We had our DD29 in a studio with us last week and vowed we would never do that again either.

 

[ILuvTigger]

You made the right decision. A studio with 3 adults and 1 teenager for 1 week would be horrible. It is very thoughtful of you to even consider it. You are a great friend. I hope all of you have a great trip!!

 

[DenLo]

Three adults I could see, but adding a teenager, no way! Meeting up with your friends can be done. However, I would not worry about meeting up with them for every minute of the day. Make it varied. Sometimes you meet them for a park opening, other times for lunch, another time for a parade, or dinner. Spread it out. Or some days just meet for one meal.

Thank goodness for cell phones, they can be muted when at a show and the message from your friend is there when you get out and then you can connect. It's your friend's vacation too, let them enjoy some time without you as well! I would agree to meet at a certain time and if the other party is not there within 20 minutes make that part of the agreement that you waited but missed them. Surely in a 20 minute slot they could at least call and say why they are delayed (or vice versa for you and DH).

 

[ToddyLu]

Last week my divorced BIL had to go to England on business. He is dating a wonderful girl that we are hoping will stick with him, vice versa. Of course he invited his mother along (My MIL--who I love dearly), Anywho, they both had reservations at the same hotel. BIL and DGF in a room and MIL in her own room. Only that didn't happen. For some reason MIL didn't get her room. My BIL's dear friend had been looking forward to this trip for many weeks as her chance to really get to know him better--they live a couple of hours apart. When they returned and I found out they had to all share a room, I felt horrible for everyone. Needless to say, DGF is headed to BIL's home town this weekend ! MIL is back down here with us

 

[La2kw]

I agree with everyone else who said don't do it. Each family needs their own space. It's very easy to meet up, we've done it with friends before. They stayed at Pop Century, and we stayed at SSR.

 

[disneydawn6]

I just spent 11 days in a Boardwalk view studio with my parents who are 79 and 81 yrs old and my 29 year old daugter. It was cramped but we had a great time. I didn't have enough points for anything bigger then a studio. We then went on a 7 day cruise. We got seperate rooms on the ship because that would have been ALOT smaller but the room was fine. We were not in it that often and we tried to keep things well organized so no one was tripping over each other. The sofa bed stays together, so there are no cushions to find a place for. We folded it up each morning as soon as we got up. I would do it again in a heartbeat....