Travelling with inlaws

If you are still booked at CBR, call and see if they will switch you for free to the cabins due to the construction. That's one of the options people are being offered. Then you could try to request a cabin near theirs and everyone would still be close but have their own privacy.
 
LongLiveRafiki said:
If you are still booked at CBR, call and see if they will switch you for free to the cabins due to the construction. That's one of the options people are being offered. Then you could try to request a cabin near theirs and everyone would still be close but have their own privacy.
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No! I already cancelled it! That would have worked out great though!
 
Update:
So in 3 days we will be at wdw!! Dh ended up telling FIL my concerns about the baby sleeping in the same room as us and too many people in the same space. Then what do you know...Fil ends up booking a separate room at All stars music under my name. I know i should be grateful but im having a hard time. He just goes and books random rooms without really talking about options then gets upset when i express concerns. His reasoning is that DD5 can stay with DH, fil, fil's gf in the cabin and i can take the baby and sleep at all stars. I dont like to be separated from DD5. But i also know that she will sleep better without the baby waking her up several times in the middle of the night. Its like im banished and i have to deal with the toddler sleep issues by myself while they have a fun vacation. Please talk some sense into me! For the record i know im sounding ridiculous and spoiled.
 


cndmama05 said:
Update:
So in 3 days we will be at wdw!! Dh ended up telling FIL my concerns about the baby sleeping in the same room as us and too many people in the same space. Then what do you know...Fil ends up booking a separate room at All stars music under my name. I know i should be grateful but im having a hard time. He just goes and books random rooms without really talking about options then gets upset when i express concerns. His reasoning is that DD5 can stay with DH, fil, fil's gf in the cabin and i can take the baby and sleep at all stars. I dont like to be separated from DD5. But i also know that she will sleep better without the baby waking her up several times in the middle of the night. Its like im banished and i have to deal with the toddler sleep issues by myself while they have a fun vacation. Please talk some sense into me! For the record i know im sounding ridiculous and spoiled.
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No way would that be happening. Who the heck is he to make the decision where you stay with only one of your kids, and not your dh. I hope your dh put that man in his place and told him that the 4 of you will get a room where you want and stay together.
OP, if you let this go you are setting a precedent with your FIL, one that means you can be walked all over. And if your dh doesn't stand up for you, he is no better.
 
Wow, I really do feel for you. I know what it's like when extended family are trying to be "helpful" but are really just stepping on my own parenting decisions. I don't think you are being ridiculous at all and I too would not want to be that far away from my spouse and children (especially when she's only 5!) I also would be upset with my husband for basically leaving the baby with me. I would definitely talk to your husband about your concerns so you don't go into this trip with hurt feelings. Maybe he will agree that all 4 of you can stay in the room at the All Stars. I know it's not ideal, but perhaps you and your spouse could take turns getting the toddler to sleep while the other goes for a walk with the 5 yr old around the resort. There's probably little that can be done about the toddler waking up in the middle of the night, but it's also possible that both kiddos will sleep more soundly after a long day in Disney. It definitely wears people out much differently than being at home. You could also consider letting the 5 year old stay in the cabin just one night as a treat so she can get away for one night and spend time with FIL. Whatever you decide, please don't feel guilty over your choices as a parent. Ultimately, it's yours and yours husband's choices to make, not anyone elses. I hope you all have a very magical, stress-free trip!
 
cndmama05 said:
Update:
So in 3 days we will be at wdw!! Dh ended up telling FIL my concerns about the baby sleeping in the same room as us and too many people in the same space. Then what do you know...Fil ends up booking a separate room at All stars music under my name. I know i should be grateful but im having a hard time. He just goes and books random rooms without really talking about options then gets upset when i express concerns. His reasoning is that DD5 can stay with DH, fil, fil's gf in the cabin and i can take the baby and sleep at all stars. I dont like to be separated from DD5. But i also know that she will sleep better without the baby waking her up several times in the middle of the night. Its like im banished and i have to deal with the toddler sleep issues by myself while they have a fun vacation. Please talk some sense into me! For the record i know im sounding ridiculous and spoiled.
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I know I am late to this but in August we were in cabin as the grandparents who slept on sofa in living room. daughter and her family did 6 nights in the bed room with 4.5 year old and 4 month old. it worked great for us
 


I have a general rule when in laws or my own parents are around with us. And that's 'Let the parents parent', I know they all mean well but it can create some friction. I am open and honest with them all and my expectations are laid out early so there is no ***** footing around afterwards so people feel they have to save face etc... Doesn't help you now lol but at least its a learning experience. If i'm sacrificing a lot to go and spend some quality time with my family, i'm not going to let in laws or grand parents spoil it... family or not! lol ;o)
 
Nightmare trip in the making. No way I'd be separated from my dh and one of my kids. Three days out or not, raise a stink and get this changed. I've been reading this thread and staying quiet, but this latest development is unreal. Call Disney and book your own room! You're a big girl. Take charge!
 
Staying with my in-laws is my worst nightmare. We have visited them at their vacation home 3 times in 21 years and each visit was completely awkward...and that's with separate bedrooms and bathrooms. More power to those who can handle this type of arrangement.

OP, if you're not comfortable with the plans your FIL made...and believe me, I get it and wouldn't be either...you need to say something or you'll end up resenting the entire trip. And that's no way to spend a Disney vacation. I'm hopeful for your sake that you can work this out before you arrive.
 
What did your husband say about separating his family? He needs to tell his dad look my family and I will pick our own hotel and we will come and visit. This is also your family vacation and just assuming you would be okay with leaving your daughter and husband at a totally different resort and they are no where near you is ridiculous. I hope things work out for you.
 
Wow, this really could have been taken as a thoughtful move IF you and DH had been consulted. I will be thinking about you and hoping that graceful compromises will happen. So much nicer to come home with beautiful memories if you can avoid friction or resentment on either side.
 
Two side by side rooms is how we are doing it in a few months. Then we see each all day but get to sleep alone and have a little privacy!
 
Some of you will need to get up really early in the morning. Otherwise everyone waiting to use the bathroom can cause you to miss rope drop.
 
Even with just DH, myself and DS (2.5 years old) in 1 room we had to go with a villa because of bedtime/naps. DS won't sleep with us in the room and we refuse to go to bed at 8 pm.
 
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