[KarlaG4Kids]

If she decides to go and stay a few less days than you and your family, use the opportunity of having extra credits to eat at a couple of places that require 2 credits, such as the really nice restaurants or the dinner shows. I would like to do that, but I want to make sure we make it to the end of our week without running out of credits. My dh is a BIG eater. I'm no slouch either! HA HA! Have a great time.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Or you could tell her "not this trip, maybe another".

 

[Cinderpals]

would you have any problem adding her to your ADRs. I'm facing the same dilemma since my niece and nephew may not be joining us in August. I already booked all of our ADRs and booked a room that would accomodate 5 instead of 3. I may change my ressie to POP or Value for 4 just in case. I would save $$.
It may just end up being my daughter and I again!

I would do the 1 day base tickets and upgrade when you get there. That way, your sister can get her ticket when she gets there for the number of days needed. You'll still have all of the dining credits to use up. That's the way it works out sometimes.

 

[WDWorBUST]

Well as nice as it would be to just be the three of us - I would really love my sister to go for "part" of the time. She's single and I know that when my parents were talking about their upcoming vacation she said something about where were they going that she might want to go too and my mom told her "nicely" that she wasn't invited. My parents are who went with us this past December and in September before that we went with friends. My mom watches DD so they take vacation at the same time and they went to Yellowstone then (in September) and my sister went with them. So for the same reasons I would be tempted to they told her no. We are going long enough that she could go for part of the time and have a good time and us still have some quality family time. I know it has to be hard not to have anyone to travel with really. So on one hand I'm really hoping she decides to go with us. I guess I'll have to call her later and see if she made a decision. I'm not sure about the ADR's - so far I've made some changes and have not had any problems - but that's one reason she needs to make up her mind sooner rather than later.

 

[dsnymomof4]

We have been to Disney 2 times with family members and 2 times without and all times were great. I understand why you would want it to be just the 3 of you. It really is a different experience when you're by yourselves. I also think it is very compassionate of you to want your sister to go as she has no one else to go with and I'm sure you will all have a great time. So, I think your solution is ideal. She will get to experience Disney with you, and you will also have that "family time" that is so important. I agree with the poster who said to get 1-day tickets and then upgrade when you get there. That way she will only have to pay for the days she's there. And you can use the extra dining credits for additional meals - maybe a dinner show. Whatever you decide, have a wonderful trip!

 

[LAWalz23]

I will come at this from the point of view of your sister as I am a sister in the same situation. While I have always gotten my own room, getting to go to WDW with my sister and her kids is truly a joy. Since I don't have kids of my own, I appreciate it very much that my sister "shares" her kids and their experiences with me. It was so neat to see their faces when they saw the characters and the castle for the first time in 2001 and last year when we surprised my niece when Ariel was at the Princess Storybook Dinner and my nephew talked with Crush at Turtle Talk. So I say, you have the perfect plan, letting sis come for 1/2 the time and just your family for 1/2 the time. This year I got a promotion at work and am treating sis and niece and nephew (twins,8) to 3 nights at AKL, doing the Sunrise Safari, and 2 nights at OKW, all with the dining plan.

 

[MinMouse]

I think it's great you are willing to include your sister. Part of the trip is great! Maybe she can babysit one evening and you and DH can use some of those extra dining credits at a restaurant that takes 2 TS credits. Hope you work it out and have a great time. We have done Disney with extended family and with immediate family only. Both have their own unique characteristics. We love sharing Disney with family and we enjoy it just being us doing exactly what we want. Sounds like this trip you could have the best of both worlds!

 

[WDWorBUST]

Thanks for all the great advice. As it turns out my sister has decided not to join us for financial reasons. I'm actually kind of bummed....but I'm sure there will be another opportunity for her to go with us at a later date. And it will be nice after taking a couple of vacations with family/friends to have this one just the three of us. Thanks again!!