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We are a family of four: me, DH, DD 19 & DS 13 planning to go to WDW the week between Christmas & New Years (I will be there on my birthday for once!). We are planning to take my DD's boyfriend, also 19. So, we will be party of 5, but really need 4 beds. Looking at 2 rooms at a Value, a Family Suite or POR with the murphy bed (which seems to be the cheapest option). Our problem is the sleeping arrangements. DH & me in 1 bed, DD in the other bed, DS in the murphy bed & now a place for DD's boyfriend. DS & DD's BF don't really want to share a bed, so I thought maybe a twin air mattress put out at night & packed away during the day would work.
Anyone have any thoughts on if there is enough room to put out an air mattress at night?
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Why can't your DD and boyfriend sleep together? It's not like they are going to do anything with you in the next bed. I am pretty old fashioned myself but I can't see this as a big deal with you right there.
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Why can't your DD and boyfriend sleep together? It's not like they are going to do anything with you in the next bed. I am pretty old fashioned myself but I can't see this as a big deal with you right there.
Sounds like the most workable solution to me. If you really feel uncomfortable with that arrangement, then getting him a separate room seems more suitable to me. An air mattress isn't terrifically comfortable for most adults and would be a real pain to have to inflate and deflate every day or else try to find somewhere to put it still inflated in the daytime. Then, too, Mousekeeping may not be thrilled about providing bedding when it's not one of the room's beds.
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We used a queen air mattress at CSR and it just fit between the bed and window. Plenty of room for a twin in a Moderate resort. We had our own fitted sheet and blanket. We just stood it on its side during the day.
Why can't your DD and boyfriend sleep together? It's not like they are going to do anything with you in the next bed. I am pretty old fashioned myself but I can't see this as a big deal with you right there.
Oh, I'm sure you've considered all the sleeping arrangements that would suit you, and that is strictly your personal preference. I'd say you'd do fine with the twin air mattress. You might even be able to lean it against the wall next to the closet area during the day while you're out of the room. That way, you wouldn't have to deflate and inflate every day.
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Although it would be more expensive than POR, another option is a cabin at Fort Wilderness. That would give you 4 separate beds - murphy bed in the living room, and a double bed plus a set of bunk beds in the bedroom. I would probably lean toward 2 rooms at a value though - that way you get 4 separate beds as well as 2 bathrooms.
I would second the suggestion for two rooms at a value instead of trying to squeeze 5 into a room at the others. Two bathrooms would probably be much more pleasant as well for everyone.
I think it just depends on your preference... Is it significantly cheaper to squeeze 5 with the air mattress into the POR room and worth the money savings to you to deal with being a little squished in the room? Or is the space more valuable and perhaps worth getting two rooms at a value, where you would have more space and two full bathrooms and everyone would get their own bed? Sounds like both are possible just up to your preferences! I'm sure you will be happy with either!
We are going to WDW in April with 4 adults and 2 kids. Before sil's brother decided to come, we decided toget 2 rooms at POR. my sil is a large man to begin with. We got two rooms and paid just for the room itself, and then add tickets later. Most of us still have the odd phopper tickets that need to be used. It worked out to be $697 per room with a 25% discount for 3 nights. Everyone will be comfy and well rested.
After the post above about the size of the murphy bed, I found a site & had a look at room pictures/measurements. I think we could squeeze in the twin air mattress, but I think now the murphy bed may be too small for my DS. He'll be 13, & is 63 inches tall now, exactly the size of the murphy bed! By December, who knows how tall he'll be! I think we'll just go for the extra cost & get 2 rooms at a value. As noted above, having 2 bathrooms will be nice. In the big scheme of things, the extra cost isn't all that much & we won't be crowded together. Thanks for all of your input!
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