well its official....

[Dznypal]

we're going to WDW with DD and DSonIL in their honeymoon!!!!!

everyone can get vacations then. It will be myself, DH, DS and DIL and of couse the newlyweds

now I have a few ?S since we're booking 3 rooms

since we have AAA and I heard the chances are better of getting rooms close together if there on 1 ressies so

do does each room need a deposit or does one deposit hold all 3 rooms since its one ressie

but all 3 rooms will have separate accounts once we all check in right?
we'll be treating the "kids" to some things while were there but we dont want to pay for everything!!!!

we're doing room only ressies can we still get the 6 months interest free?

gee youd think this was my first time planning a trip--its so differenet when your "kids" are adults!!!

thanks for any help anyone can give

 

[MickeyHereWeCome!]

Hi! I can't help with all your questions, but I can share my experiences with a couple.

We just booked two rooms thru AAA. Our agent thought we might have to pay a deposit for each room, but it turned out that Disney only required a total of $200 to reserve both. We do get a penalty of $200 for each room should we cancel last minute.

My Aunt and Uncle took us to WDW several years ago (they won the lottery). They made the ressies and paid for the basic trip, but we had our own room account to put all of our personal charges.

Have a fantastic trip!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NotUrsula]

... since we have AAA and I heard the chances are better of getting rooms close together if there on 1 ressies so ...

Um, you might want to reconsider that "rooms close together" thing. If they are on their honeymoon, it would really be kind of squicky to have a room next door to her parents. I think it would be more comfortable for all concerned if you all give them some space. Perhaps a different floor in the same resort?

 

[AllyBri]

Um, you might want to reconsider that "rooms close together" thing. If they are on their honeymoon, it would really be kind of squicky to have a room next door to her parents. I think it would be more comfortable for all concerned if you all give them some space. Perhaps a different floor in the same resort?

Well said.

 

[Biscuitsmom31]

I agree with not getting the rooms close together. They may genuinely not care but it's better to be safe than sorry. Have you ever seen "Everybody Loves Raymond"? You don't want to be a Marie. Err on the side of caution.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Um, you might want to reconsider that "rooms close together" thing. If they are on their honeymoon, it would really be kind of squicky to have a room next door to her parents. I think it would be more comfortable for all concerned if you all give them some space. Perhaps a different floor in the same resort?

I second this. We considered getting married in WDW but didn't. We thought of this as well. And furthermore, leave them alone some on their trip. It IS their honeymoon.

 

[rie'smom]

I agree with not getting the rooms close together. They may genuinely not care but it's better to be safe than sorry. Have you ever seen "Everybody Loves Raymond"? You don't want to be a Marie. Err on the side of caution.

Exactly what I thought. I was going to ask if the OP and DH were named Frank and Marie.

 

[lisabarr]

I concur. I think the last thing I would want on my honeymoon is Mom or MIL along no matter how close I was! If you must go, consider a different hotel so they have the illusion of privacy yet can see you when they want.

 

[pongoperdigirl]

I am getting married soon and I would not want anyone else with me on my honeymoon. While I LOVE my Mom (she is my best friend) that time is for me and my husband. If they wanted to have dinner with me that would be fine.

But that's just my opinion

 

[sajetto]

I agree with getting seperate rooms. MY DF and I are getting married at Disney next year and as much as we love our parents we really don't want them to be next door to us.

 

[NancyIL]

I personally wouldn't want my parents (or any relatives) along on my honeymoon. However, you didn't ask what people thought - so I assume the newlyweds are fine with that idea. I believe you pay the first night's deposit on EACH room, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[tommygirl79]

Okay, I'm really glad I'm not the only one that read the OP and thought it a little different that parents were going on the honeymoon too. I'm not saying that it's wrong necessarily, but while my DH and I are BOTH VERY close to my parents, we never would have wanted them along for the honeymoon to WDW. Even if they're okay with it, I think I would reconsider and give them their trip by themselves. They may not even realize how much they would enjoy the time all to themselves. If they REALLY want you guys there I would definitely have to agree with totally separate locations with the rooms. I would probably even go so far as to staying in separate resorts to give them some privacy when they want it and meeting up when it's wanted by all parties involved.

Again, just my .02...to each his own.

 

[daisax]

Since we're apparently voting on your vacation plans, I'll add my vote to the separate resort (or at least building) ballot.

Even if they've lived together forever, and are totally fine with hanging out together, it's still their honeymoon. I think even if you were in rooms down the hall, there'd be a tendency to want to stop by and see if ___ wants to go grab coffee while the ladies get ready in the morning, or see if they feel like joining you at the pool, etc.

Resist the temptation! Voice mail works fine

 

[Goofy Rulz]

I believe Dznypal only asked for some help, not what everyone thought of them going on this trip. I would imagine that the newlyweds are ok with this. Everyone is assuming they will be together every waking moment; we don't know their plans. WDW is best shared with friends and family. Let's just help them out if we can. Unfortunately, I can't answer any questions since we didn't book our trip through AAA, but I would guess you're best answer would come from calling AAA. If everything has to go under one name or card, the rest in the group would just have to reimburse the person who's card is used. Be sure to mention upon check-in that your DD & DSIL are on their honeymoon. I wouldn't be surprised if the hotel/resort did something special for them.

 

[NotUrsula]

My apologies, it wasn't my intention to flame the idea of everyone going along -- I assumed that the honeymooners were OK with the idea, otherwise why would they have agreed? I didn't mean to question the larger idea at all.

My post was meant more as a reminder that while rooms close together are normally a good and convenient thing when you need to book several rooms for a large party, she might not have considered that on a honeymoon people tend to want a little more privacy than normal. Bridal couples sometimes find this difficult to say directly to their parents, on account of it is difficult for most of us to tell our parents that it is entirely possible that we might make some sounds that they (our parents) might not be comfortable with hearing.

My point is that even if the honeymoon couple says that they are fine with being next door, such proximity is bound to add some tension to their honeymoon, by making them feel somewhat self-conscious.

 

[RescueRanger]

No flames from me, but it would help to know whose idea it was. If the newlyweds were the ones to invite the other family members, then I wouldn't see a problem. However, if the OP or the Inlaws were the ones to suggest it, I could see problems. Maybe they were just trying to keep the peace and not hurt anyones feelings. Personally, I would have never brought along any family members on my honeymoon. Furthermore, I would not want to be on my kids' honeymoons either. I would just feel out of place. But, hey that's my own personal opinion. To each his own I always say.

 

[AllyCatTapia]

I am not flaming! I didn't see any mean posts either, so Op- please don't take them this way. We (I) just think you may be palnning in "group mode" which says "get rooms together" instead of in "honeymoon mode" which says, try to get on different floors!

 

[Dznypal]

it was the newlyweds idea to have a honymoon/family vacation (believe it or not!!)

and we're not going to spend every waking moment together either.

actually I guess I wasnt looking for answers to my ?S about since we're booking 3 rooms w/AAA discount is it one deposit=to 1 nite or one nite for each room. and if you book a room only and use the Disney VIsa do you get 6 months interest free.

actually I got both ?s answered today when I called Disney but thanks for the posts it made for some interesting reading

 

[missypie]

Please don't go on their honeymoon with them. Please. Even if they beg you. Please don't go.

 

[dizcrazee]

I feel kind of embarrassed that folks passed judgement on your plans...

I don't think that was very nice! I hope you have a wonderful trip, and congratulations on the upcoming wedding!