4 people, 2 bathrooms. OR 4 people, 1 bathroom. I'm sorry but it is not hard to figure out that the best possible solution for everyone's sanity and sanitation would be the two "bath" rooms. I cannot even imagine everyone wking about the same time and you know what happens when you first wake up. Do everyone a favor and keep the 2 rooms. I would think the two younger siblings would actually like the idea of their own room.
They don't care too much one way or another, they're actually pretty onboard with one adult + one teen in each room. They're siblings and act like... well... siblings
For me, I would choose POR, no question. Nicer pools, beautiful grounds, calmer setting...I'm with the PP that said when I was a kid (and now as a parent with my own kids) there was never any of this "won't share a bed" business.
As far as getting kids out the door in the morning...they are older teens. Presumably, they're accustomed to getting out the door for school, sport events, etc. If it's important to them, they'll find a way to do it. If they aren't ready in time, "oh well--we're leaving now and you can meet up with us when you're ready. Too bad you'll miss out on breakfast, the FOP fast pass, etc."
They're older teens who will be deep in what will be their last summer vacation in some ways, what with college and jobs on the horizon. They're not known for their positive morning attitude when they're used to it (who is?) and they're not going to get up early for half the summer just to be ready for this trip. I wouldn't either, I miss those summers off... Either way, they'll need a little get up and go help from us seasoned adults who are used to not sleeping!
As far as "won't share a bed", I'll cover that in the next block:
Yeah, but since one teen sibling is a boy and the other is a girl, it could be a little weird for them to share a bed.
This is really the big part of it, especially given that the younger one is a known bed hog and likes to antagonize his sister. It's just not comfortable for them in any way and there's no reason they
must share a bed so making them do it so I can stay at a nicer resort on one of my three trips this year is frankly selfish and I'm kind of appalled at the suggestions that I tell them to get over it. There's more to life than who paid for what and using that as some sort of ultimatum for getting my way is
incredibly childish in my opinion. It's simply not an option, everyone will be comfortable or we will find a way to compromise.
It's a direct response to the post I quoted. That's allowed here, afaik.
Yes, he referred to them as teens. Eighteen is both a teenager and legally an adult - able to enter into a contract without any other adult.
The (any) 18 year old could/can rent a hotel room in Florida, including when any/all other occupants are under 18. There does not need to be an older person (cousin, parent, friend, acquaintance...) connected to the reservation at all.
Saying it could be problematic is disparaging.
It's not disparaging, it's the truth, I'm not sure what the point of your input was except to stir the pot with semantic debates? One of them will be 18, yes, she will legally be an adult. She's still a teenager, still a kid, and still deserves to be comfortable. It has no bearing on anything here except as some bizarre opportunity to be technically correct.
Like I said in my last post, we are staying with All Stars for the added space, two rooms at POR was considered but it's an extra ~$1000 that just isn't worth it. I had no idea such a question could become this heated!
Matt
party.
