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We are doing a family trip next Sept. It will be 6 adults (3 couples)-My mom and dad-my husband and I-my brother and his girlfriend. We had discussed getting a suite or something that could fit all of us. I immediately shot it down and convinced them to get 3 rooms. Not even just for "folding laundry", but just to have your own personal space-being able to change-or use the restroom.
I think the OP was more so asking for solutions, opposed to whether or not the kids know what is going on. Some kids know - some are too oblivious and enamoured with being at Disney that it goes right over their heads (ala Disney adult humor intertwined in their movies). In any event I don't think it's here nor there
Sounds like you have your solution in that of a 1Bed, just make sure you confirm with your TA - as sometimes rooms states 4 ADULTS max... versus "people" in a generalized term
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Thanks, Jenn. Sometimes I trip over my own words! lol
Anyway, problem solved!
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Originally Posted by TinkerbellJenn99
I think the OP was more so asking for solutions, opposed to whether or not the kids know what is going on. Some kids know - some are too oblivious and enamoured with being at Disney that it goes right over their heads (ala Disney adult humor intertwined in their movies). In any event I don't think it's here nor there
Sounds like you have your solution in that of a 1Bed, just make sure you confirm with your TA - as sometimes rooms states 4 ADULTS max... versus "people" in a generalized term
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Your presence at the pool would not do anything to save your kid if they were swimming, and got into trouble.
In my case, yes it would. Even at 15, Abby will not go in any public pool by herself. She and her father both swim like fish so she absolutely loves "daddy and daughter pool time" and if Lenny doesn't go swimming, she won't either. He's always near her because she likes swimming with him so if something were to happen, he would be right there and would know.
As for the OP - they're not my kids so not my concern (she even pointed that out) so I will keep further opinions to myself as they seem wrong and unwanted.
As the OP I am going to say that it's not that your opinions are wrong.
It's simply that the intent of my post was to ask those who have been in the situation I was thinking I was going to be in how they figured out clever ways to not abstain. I wasn't asking for anyone's opinion on what we choose to call it. Nor was I asking for permission to not abstain.
We are all different and live differently. I was merely asking for those who share my intent of not abstaining to share their ideas. Certainly not to debate on my parenting.
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Originally Posted by CinderAbby
In my case, yes it would. Even at 15, Abby will not go in any public pool by herself. She and her father both swim like fish so she absolutely loves "daddy and daughter pool time" and if Lenny doesn't go swimming, she won't either. He's always near her because she likes swimming with him so if something were to happen, he would be right there and would know.
As for the OP - they're not my kids so not my concern (she even pointed that out) so I will keep further opinions to myself as they seem wrong and unwanted.
Not only as the OP points out is it none of our beeswax how these parents label the situation but also the euphemism may be a family joke that the older kids are in on.
Problem solved, 'nuff said, IMO.
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AoA has family suites with a private bedroom with bathroom. The open bigger room has it's own bathroom, kitchenette, murphy bed that serves as the dining table when bed is up. 2 large televisions in both sleeping quarters. That 2nd bathroom is a godsend truly.
I totally recommend these Family Suites. They are cheaper than the Cabins which have a private bedroom and bunk beds in that room. Full kitchen in the cabins is nice. I just booked our 2016 stay - 2 adults only at All star Music in their family suite. Around $265 per night. They told me that AoA is the only family suite (except for villas) that has 2 bathrooms.
12 years old is not too old for the kids club. My niece went to the Neverland Club when she was 12 after being there when she was 8. I thought she would be bored, boy was I wrong. She loved helping out with the younger kids and had fun watching movies and painting. We had a 4 hour "date night" and enjoyed a nice dinner without the kids.
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