Weird Quest - what rooms will hold ONLY 4

[JandD Mom]

Hi everyone,

We are going to PBR with our family of 4 ... or so we thought.

Today I got wind that that my MIL, who lives a few hours away, thinks she is going to join us (this despite the fact that I told all family members at a gathering that we were going with just the 4 of us for once).

Anyway, for reasons I would rather not get into, I have no intention of having MIL stay in our room, which is what she has done in the past. If she shows up, I would rather her be in her own room. We currently planning to stay at PBR club level, but I will change rooms if it is possible to get a room that only holds 4. Does anyone know whatrooms that might be?

Thanks!

 

[damo]

RPR standard room is very small. A cot will just squeeze in.

 

[mouseRD]

Hi! We are going to PBR in September & from what I've read, the club level rooms are over 500 sq ft, which is quite a good size (I believe larger than most rooms at WDW) & that garden or bay view rooms that are not deluxe rooms are close to 400 sq ft. Maybe you could call the hotel & see if there is an additional charge for over a certain # of individuals in a room that would deter your MIL from staying with you. Or you could just be honest & say that you just want this trip to be your immediate family, & that you would be delighted if she would join you on a subsequent vacation. Or you could again be honest & say that if she wanted to join you that she would have to book her own room. If I were you, I would keep your club level room; I've heard that they are very nice & spacious; besides, this is your vacation.

 

[Familyof14]

if I am not mistaken, all rooms will hold 4 plus a rollaway. The difference between the Standard Garden and the Deluxe rooms is the square footage in the bathroom. Although the bathroom in the Deluxe is larger, it is less private (meaning one person cannot be taking a shower or bath without someone else seeing them if they are just brushing their teeth). Not a room I would want to share with my MIL or any other outside member of my family. There is also an extra $25 charge for adults per night.
Perhaps if your mother decides to join you, your husband can split the cost with her and get another room. Maybe a child can share the room with grandma.

 

[JandD Mom]

MouseRD,

I already tried your tactic ... it did not work. In fact, last weekend, we were with her and my parents, and we told them we were thinking of going away with our family of 4 ONLY. This would be the first time in 6 years that this has happened BTW. Apparently, shortly after I said this, she told my mother that she will be joining us for a day or 2. So since she ignored any statements that subtle (or not so subtle) I fear the next step is an altercation.

THe other problem is she stayed at PBR with her other son's family before and knows well that the rooms pretty much all hold 5. My DH told me not to mention it to her at all, and if it comes up, tell her we have been invited to stay with some friends who live in the area.

The bottom line is, I don't want her in our room. But mainly, I don't want her, or anyone, on the trip at all, except my family.

In-laws. You just gotta love them.

 

[Kimberlyfamilyfv]

I would suggest getting a king suite instead of a regular double room. The king suites have a king bed and a pull out couch . this would be perfect for a family of four only. There would be no way to add a fifth. You can still get CL with a king suite I do believe. Call the hotel to be sure though.

 

[mouseRD]

JanD Mom - So sorry! Go along with what your DH says & perhaps he may be able to tactfully deal with it if it becomes an issue, so you personally don't end up in a confrontation with your MIL. As long as you & your DH are in agreement with what you want for your vacation (family of 4 only) & commit to making it happen. It may be better if your DH has to say something to his mother on this end of the vacation, then for you to have your plans disrupted & be unhappy on your vacation. Besides, your DH has to live with you! I don't think one vacation in 6 years with one's nuclear family is asking a lot. I'm certain MIL was included in the past & will be again in the future. My sincerest best wishes to you all!

 

[Antonia]

How about keeping it a secret that you are even going? You are not really obligated to reveal your vacation plans to anyone. Since she already knows - why not just say that you've had a change in plans. It is pretty bold to just show up with plans to stay in someone's room.