Who Gets the Master?

[LIFERBABE]

This would be easy if Dh and I were going, but Im sending my cousins to SSR in a 2 bedroom in October.

2 cousins their wives and 5 kids (1 is a baby for those counting LOL!)

They would not hear of me sending them for free, so Im allowing them to pay a very minimal amount so that they feel better which they will divide evenly between the 2 families.

They all get along great, but who gets the master bedroom?

This could be a point of contention and I feel somewhat responsible so Im trying to figure out the best way to decide. I feel like if I decide then the wives will get along better than doing one of those "no you take it", "no you take it" things and secretly both of them wanting it! LOL

Coin toss, Disney trivia, make the master family pay a little more than half, cat fight? Has anyone else dealt with this?

 

[Poohs Pal]

Well since you are being so generous I'd let them duke it out. A coin toss would work or depending on how long the visit is going to be they could switch half way through the visit. If you do the picking there is sure to be hard feelings from someone. Susan

 

[greenban]

The cousins with the baby get the Master BR IMHO.

-Tony

 

[lllovell]

I would be find with either room with my two children in tow. They are 3 and 5 (almost) and think that sleeping on the floor is a treat, so the Master would work for that. If the other couple had a younger child and wanted somewhere to put a pack n play, I would gladly offer them the Master for the extra room and get rails and toss my sons in bed #2.

Let them talk it out and decide. If they can't, then you can offer suggestions.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Thanks for the help so far. I guess I should have said that their stay is for 5 nights (Im not THAT generous! LOL).

I guess I could recommend that the cousins with the baby get the master.

That would put 3 in the master. I am going to recommend the aero bed also, because there are 3 girls (4-7) and 1 boy (10) plus the baby.

I think I have the hard part figured out, send family by themselves that way we get along much better!

 

[Sammie]

I would either let them decide themselves after they arrive, or toss a coin. There is no way I would take a part in the decision.

In my family my reason for deciding who gets which room, while being reasonable, such as yours is, would always be taken as favoritism.

Unless of course some of the children are sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room, then I would think this child's parents would get the Master so that the child would have access to the closest bathroom.

 

[Granny]

Are you "responsible" for who gets to use the bathrooms first too?

My guess is both families will be ecstatic with the accommodations and will work it out. The decision you are leaning to makes the most logical sense.

But of course, that has nothing to do with making the right decision.

The correct decision is the "whine" factor. Who will be mopey, upset or otherwise disgruntled the most by being forced to sleep in the second bedroom?

If they truly don't care, then I'd go to the backup plan of using logic.

 

[CarolMN]

I'd let them work it out - they are the ones who have to live with the decision. Really, they should be able to figure it out, especially if they know each other well enough to share a 2 bedroom!

Best wishes -

 

[dianeschlicht]

I agree to let them work it out, but I would think the couple with the baby should have the master. Just makes sense.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Thanks everyone, these are really my favorite cousins and they really do get along great!

I've been on family trips and know that sometimes its the little things that can cause resentment. I'd be remiss in my duties as a DVC planner if I didnt cut this one off at the pass.

We've traveled with friends and family before, but we have always paid a little more and slept in the master. Since this is an equal trip, I wanted to make the recommendation to the group when I explain their accomodations to them and the logic behind it. That's what I was thinking too, but I appreciate the confirmation because sometimes my logic can be fuzzy! LOL

They are really excited and Im sure they will be more than agreeable and I really dont feel responsible for other aspects of the trip. Especially not toilet breaks!

 

[spearenb]

Yeah, to decide who should get it, make up events with point totals. The winner gets to decide where they want to sleep.

Some events (off the top of my head):
1. Master Bath Breath Holding Event (who can hold their breath the longest, add all families score together)
2. DTD Marathon (who can make it to the West Side and back on foot or for family on the tandem (?) bicycle, shortest time wins)
3. Hidden Mickey contest (the first to find 10 at SSR wins. No duplicates)
4. Kid egg role (kids only event. make a track around the apartment and the first to role their egg with their nose around the track wins)

The tie breaker would be whomever gets approached for a survey first. That would do it.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I think I would tell them ahead of time about the setup of the room, but ultimately let them decide who stays in what room.

 

[drakethib]

I would tell them to pick number between 1 nd 10000.

The closest wothout going over gets it.

 

[SleepyatDVC]

I too would let them decide on their own. However, I would suggest that the family getting the master should spring for the groceries and snacks.

So, although, they are paying you an equal amount, the family who gets the bigger room will pay out more $$. And they should decide who it will be. Therefore, even though one family will likely be a bit disappointed, they will at least feel that they saved some money.

Just my opinion...

 

[canda]

I was able to sell the second bedroom to my inlaws by showing them that the bathroom was alot more private, while the master (at HHI) has a door from the toilet to the living room, and everyone can hear you pee. THis terrified my inlaws from wanting the master.

 

[inky dinky doo]

Personally, I'd let them figure it out. As you say, they get along, so why interject yourself into the decision? I'm sure they're thrilled just to be going.