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My mother has decided she wants to join us on our upcoming trip in June. Unfortunately, between the weather and the crowds, there is no way she can go and have fun.
I'm thinking of planning a later trip, maybe next Jan or Feb to take her with us, where the crowds will be smaller and the weather not quite so hot.
My problem is, I am never going to be able to afford it! My mother lives with us and is unable to work, or walk for long distances at a time. Her health is really poor. I have looked at staying at the value resorts, but even at 77 a night (times 2) plus tickets and meals etc, there is no way! I have 2 small foster children ages 3 and 4, and having another 'small child' on the trip is going to wreck the budget.
Does any one have any suggestions? I guess the hotel room is going to be the worst budget buster. I have looked at the Holiday Inn family suites, but that is still more than the value resorts 2 rooms.
Thanks for any help (not to mention listening to me whine!)
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
It looks like the best plan would be to let her know that you've already got this trip planned based on what your budget and schedule will allow. As I understand it, the heat of the summer months in Florida is hard enough for healthly folks to handle. Perhaps she would be willing to wait until your next trip, which you will gladly consider scheduling for a different time of year.
It's got to be hard to do this without feeling like you're disappointing her, but you are an adult and have to do what's right for you and the kids. Best of luck.
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
Does your mom realize how hot and humid it can be in June? We were there for our honeymoon the second week of June and it was HOT!! And very humid! I would think it would be difficult for someone in poor health to get around in that kind of weather. Maybe if you explained it to her she'd agree to go another time when it's cooler. Good luck!
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
I agree with Lois.
The best thing you can do is to sit mother down and explain to her that she would be absolutely miserable on this trip (not to mention the fact that you would be, too) because of the heat and humidity.
Also, tell her that you did not budget enough for the added expense of tickets, etc. But....you and her could go in January when the weather will be much more tolerable. The crowds will be much lighter then, too.
I really feel that you MUST make her understand this or you will have a miserable time at WDW. Diplomacy!
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
I agree with everyone else that June would not be the best weather & crowd wise for you mother if she isn't in tip top shape. We were there a couple of years ago with 2 very young girls and the whole time we were there, I was thinking that we were nuts!! It's really hot & humid and the crowds were much higher than I had experienced at any other time of year (before & after that trip, I avoid the summer months).
One suggestion to save $$ if you want to go in January, maybe you could purchase an Annual Pass. You won't need to buy another ticket for January and you most likely will get a discounted rate in January for your room.
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
What about trying to stay offiste on a second trip and getting discount tickets on ticketmania.com?? It can be a short trip - maybe only a day at each park. You can also decide on only one PS and then have quick meals or bring your own food to keep at the hotel. Good luck, I hope it all works out.
Re: Help! My mother has decided she wants to join us!
If you have AAA you can ask for an AAA discount when you book your room. That's what I did when I stayed at Pop Cemtury last November, which is value season, and I saved 10%; got the room for $69/night. Every little bit helps.
I would also question since she never showed any desire to go before if she really wants to go to WDW, or if she just doesn't want to be alone while you're away? I would definitely explain to her how hot and crowded WDW is in June and encourage you to go with her in January, when the weather is cooler and the parks are less crowded. My other concern is that you said she doesn't get around well; does she realize how HUGE WDW is? That will probably involve the added expense of renting a wheelchair or ECV for her, if she doesn't have her own.
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for you. I hope it helps. I do think it's a good idea not to bring her with you this time around.
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