Suite vs 2 rooms

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jmfuents

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I'm planning a trip this December with my wife, mom, and 3 kids. In looking at the AOA resort, 2 rooms in Little Mermaid would cost about $500 less than one of the suites there. Is there really that much of an advantage to the suites that would justify the extra $500???
 
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MVP Heather

MVP Heather

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If you do not plan on spending a large amount of time in your room it may be best to just get the two adjoining rooms that cost less. If you plan on spending more time in your room and you wish for a kitchen area to cook or store food, you may want the suite. Our family spends most of our time in the parks and little time in the room. The main reason we use a kitchenette is for storing leftovers from dinner, milk or juice for breakfast in the morning. Maybe freezing a bottle of water or two to carry in to the parks for the day.
 
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murphysmom

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The kitchenette, and the knowledge that you will be all together in one space. Otherwise while you can request rooms that have the inside connecting door, they won't guarantee you will get them.
 
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dreamfinder

dreamfinder

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murphysmom said:
The kitchenette, and the knowledge that you will be all together in one space. Otherwise while you can request rooms that have the inside connecting door, they won't guarantee you will get them.
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This. There is no guarantee you would even get rooms in the same building, never mind adjoining. You can ask, and they will try, but cannot guarantee it.
 
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captainkidd

captainkidd

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dreamfinder said:
This. There is no guarantee you would even get rooms in the same building, never mind adjoining. You can ask, and they will try, but cannot guarantee it.
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That is not true. If you get 2 rooms and tell them your kids will be in 1 room and you will be in another, of course you'll get connecting rooms. If you don't think you can, you're not trying hard enough.

That being said, I think I'll be passing on the AoA. The prices for the suites are ridiculous, considering you can stay in some of the Deluxe Resorts for the same price. Heck, you're better off renting points and staying in a 1 bedroom DVC Villa.
 
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pixiesteno

pixiesteno

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I believe that Disney requires that there be one adult over the age of 18 registered in a room. If this is correct then it is conceivable that your rooms would not be adjoining.
 
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captainkidd

captainkidd

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wdwfan22 said:
While it's true you can get them if they have them available they are not nor have ever been guaranteed just because you have kids.
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Disney has to say that. I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who has kids that wanted connecting rooms that didn't get them.

People give up too easily.:)
 
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vjgraham

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captainkidd said:
Disney has to say that. I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who has kids that wanted connecting rooms that didn't get them.

People give up too easily.:)
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I'm rooting for you on this one. We are going to POFQ in three weeks. We have 2 rooms booked (rm-1- (2 adults, one child), rm-2 (1 adult, 2 children). I am praying we get adjoining rooms. Even though we have the required minimum 1 adult in each room, it wouldn't be the same without adjoining rooms. Even same building would not be good enough. I will ask very nicely when the time comes.:animwink:
 
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G00fyDad

G00fyDad

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captainkidd said:
Registered - Yes.

Trust me. If you want connecting rooms and you have kids, you can get them.
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^^ This. It's been done by me. Checked in at Pop and found that both rooms were separated by quite a few rooms. Told them that I needed connecting rooms for my kids and it was switched around. Easy.
 
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DisneyJoe

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vjgraham said:
I'm rooting for you on this one. We are going to POFQ in three weeks. We have 2 rooms booked (rm-1- (2 adults, one child), rm-2 (1 adult, 2 children). I am praying we get adjoining rooms. Even though we have the required minimum 1 adult in each room, it wouldn't be the same without adjoining rooms. Even same building would not be good enough. I will ask very nicely when the time comes.:animwink:
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Connecting = connecting door inside

Adjoining = somewhat close to each other, no connecting door.
 
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DisneyJoe

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G00fyDad said:
^^ This. It's been done by me. Checked in at Pop and found that both rooms were separated by quite a few rooms. Told them that I needed connecting rooms for my kids and it was switched around. Easy.
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Sometimes you may need to wait. If they aren't immediately available and the resort is somewhat full, you may need to wait a few hours for your request to be granted.

I've had clients who have needed to spend the first night with no connecting door and then they could change the next day to rooms with the connecting door.
 
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G00fyDad

G00fyDad

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DisneyJoe said:
Sometimes you may need to wait. If they aren't immediately available and the resort is somewhat full, you may need to wait a few hours for your request to be granted.

I've had clients who have needed to spend the first night with no connecting door and then they could change the next day to rooms with the connecting door.
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I can see that during the very busy season. Fortunately, we always go during Sept/Oct so the place is more empty. :D
 
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ParentsOf4

ParentsOf4

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vjgraham said:
I'm rooting for you on this one. We are going to POFQ in three weeks. We have 2 rooms booked (rm-1- (2 adults, one child), rm-2 (1 adult, 2 children). I am praying we get adjoining rooms. Even though we have the required minimum 1 adult in each room, it wouldn't be the same without adjoining rooms. Even same building would not be good enough. I will ask very nicely when the time comes.:animwink:
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I've fairly certain that WDW will not guarantee connecting rooms with 3 adults. However, if they have it available at check-in, I suspect they will give it to you if you ask.

When our children were young and we would book 2 rooms, we always were told by WDW reservations that they would have to be connecting room. Yes, they wanted an adult registered in each room but were not expecting my DW and I to actually sleep in separapre rooms! In about a dozen trips with our children, we always received connecting rooms; never even had to ask for it.
 
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onewish

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I would definately do the suite. We are doing it this year since last year was such a hassle. We requested adjoining rooms when we booked 10 months in advance. I continued to call and check in to ensure the request was still there and they said yes. Upon arriving we were not even in the same building. Save yourself the trouble and get the suite. The peace of mind will make it worth it.
 
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vjgraham

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ParentsOf4 said:
I've fairly certain that WDW will not guarantee connecting rooms with 3 adults. However, if they have it available at check-in, I suspect they will give it to you if you ask.

When our children were young and we would book 2 rooms, we always were told by WDW reservations that they would have to be connecting room. Yes, they wanted an adult registered in each room but were not expecting my DW and I to actually sleep in separapre rooms! In about a dozen trips with our children, we always received connecting rooms; never even had to ask for it.
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I understand that it is not guaranteed but I was just hoping that the could give me connecting rooms. It is just that the 2 rooms at the moderate was better than the one "suite" at the value. IMHO, I don't really need the suite facilities, If I want the kitchen and all I would have booked a 2br villa like we sometimes do.
 
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