What do you think of this idea--extending our stay??

[JessetheCowgirl]

We have a HUGE family trip planned for next July. I think it will be wonderful, but I am also thinking that . . .

(shhhhh . . .don't tell the family)

. . .that it would be nice for my family to stay an extra week or so after all of the extended family has gone. I don't think we would tell them, because I know they would all want to stay as well.

I think some extra "quiet" days would be nice.

Does that seem tacky????

 

[Sammie]

I think it sounds wonderful.

 

[Laurabearz]

We hosted a large get together in Febuary.... then proceeded to VB for a couple of days.

If you dont wanna escape to VB, I still am fond of swicthing resorts... it would seem like two different vacations that way!

We wont tell!

 

[JudithM]

I think it sounds like a wonderful idea! Everyone needs their own space even on vacation - especially a vacaton with lots of family . Go for it!

 

[SleepyatDVC]

Definitely do it! We did and it was the best part of the trip!!

While I might not advertise the extended trip, personally I wouldn't keep it a secret either. It will bound to eventually come out soon or later.

I would wait as long as possible before mentioning it. When the subject eventually comes up, I would just let them all know that it is for private time for just your immediate family. If anyone asks about staying later, just tell them that the extended trip is for your family to spend time ALONE as a family. For those dense people that just keep asking or expressing their intention to stay longer also, just keep repeating the last statement WITHOUT saying "yes" to them or making any plans to accommodate them.

In my case, I was fortunate, I just told everyone that they were invited from this date to this date and that we would be staying a few extra days after EVERYONE else leaves. We didn't have any problems.

Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[scootersmom]

Not tacky at all.

I'm still working on DH with this idea, but we've invited our DS and his fiancé, DD, son-in-law and 2 granddaughters for next summer. Little ones will be 3 1/2 and 15 months. I think we'll have a great time. But, I'd like to take two weeks, drive up to visit my parents just outside of Gainesville for the weekend after the week with the whole bunch of us, then spend another week at WDW with just myself, DH and DS12.

Now, if we can both get two vacation weeks off at the same time.

Good luck and have a great time!

 

[madcoco]

Go for it. We had half of Blding 62(j/k) at OKW for our 1st week this year and a couple of studios in the smoking hole for a family reunion. It was fun for awhile. I hate to say it but the real vacation didn't seem to begin until the relatives had checked out and we moved to a 1 BDR.

 

[mbw12]

It sounds perfect to me. You get to have a large family get together....and than after that some time to yourselves. Perfect combination!

Bobbi

 

[Lexxiefern]

Yes, that is a great idea. Have fun planning it. (and no that is not tacky)

 

[Dean]

It depends on the family and how you handle it. For grown famlies like Married siblngs and the like, it should not be a big deal. For scootersmom's situation, it will be a little harder. You know the family involved and likely know if there are any that will cause problems and have hard feelings. Good luck, I hope it works out.

I'd agree with the idea of spending a couple of days at VB then returning to WDW if you want. It would make for an easy transition.

 

[JessetheCowgirl]

Originally posted by SleepyatDVC
. . .

While I might not advertise the extended trip, personally I wouldn't keep it a secret either. It will bound to eventually come out soon or later.

I would wait as long as possible before mentioning it. When the subject eventually comes up, I would just let them all know that it is for private time for just your immediate family. If anyone asks about staying later, just tell them that the extended trip is for your family to spend time ALONE as a family. For those dense people that just keep asking or expressing their intention to stay longer also, just keep repeating the last statement WITHOUT saying "yes" to them or making any plans to accommodate them.

I will tell eventually; I think if we mention it closer to time to go (not now--almost a year in advance!!) that it will decrease the chance that family will want to stay as well!

And I think moving to a 1BR would be a wonderful idea after a week in a studio--

 

[mikesmom]

We did it a couple of years ago and it really made our vacation. After 5 days with family (fun, but hectic, as they were commando types) we stayed on 2 more nights (and moved to OKW for the peace and quiet) and truly enjoyed it!