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I had a gap in my late 20's until I had kids of my own but otherwise we plan at least a getaway with my parents once a year and a full on vacation every few years. We travel well together though.
We intend on including friends as my kids get older. That way we get time together, they get some freedom, and we get to know their friends.
While they were in college, our kids always went on vacation with us. Now it's not usually possible. However, DS will be going to the F&WF with us in 2 weeks, and DS, DD and DD's BF will be cruising with us in Jan.
Our dvc contract will be paid off in a few months....but its a small one, and if I have two adults travelling with us (as opposed to kids)....we'll need to start adding on soon....just wasn't sure if it made sense to add on at this point. I think I'll start looking at the resale market Thanks!!!
Before you add on to DVC points, I would have a talk with your boys to see if they have any travel dreams. As my boys got into their late teen, there were many places they preferred over Disney. Keeping them in the vacation fold, may mean vacations they really want (especially if you are competing for their spring break with trip to Cancun with college friends.).
Most places allow 4 adults in a room without an extra charge and places like Homeswood Suites or other times shares will have two beds and a pull out.
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Before you add on to DVC points, I would have a talk with your boys to see if they have any travel dreams. As my boys got into their late teen, there were many places they preferred over Disney. Keeping them in the vacation fold, may mean vacations they really want (especially if you are competing for their spring break with trip to Cancun with college friends.).
Most places allow 4 adults in a room without an extra charge and places like Homeswood Suites or other times shares will have two beds and a pull out.
This is good advice. My DD20 would visit Disney every month if she could. My DS22 stopped wanting to go to Disney before HS, though I have gotten him there with the whole family once or twice since because of the foodie aspect. He'd much rather find new destinations for us to travel and so I'm looking at other options for next summer. (Christmas we're going to MI to visit my brother and go skiing....he's up for that trip).
My oldest son recently turned 18 and will graduate this year. (He actually submitted his first college application over this past weekend).
He is a Disney fanatic! So, I know he will never turn down a Disney trip if possible and I plan to schedule around his school schedule.
We go on other trips as well. This summer we are going to California which will include Disneyland. He was a little iffy on it. But is really excited to go to Disneyland so he has committed to going with us. Because he will likely have a lot going on to get ready including marching band camp and would like to work a little to make some money... We will be shortening our trip a little to accommodate his new needs/schedule.
Now, my second son who is a Junior in High School enjoys Disney but isn't exactly a fanatic. He loves to travel but has travel dreams/ideas outside of the country. I wish I could afford it as I would like to go also... but I have five kids and those destinations are not in the cards right now. I foresee him doing some traveling on his own, perhaps with friends... He is trying to coordinate a senior trip next year to Israel. Whilst my current senior is planning a senior trip to Disney World.
I hope that the kids will continue to travel with me in their adult years- but I understand that won't always be the case...
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