Help! My kids don't want to do Disney next year - The DIS Discussion Forums

3R1C · 07-21-2009, 07:29 AM

My husband and I are crushed! We are "every other year" goers and next year is our scheduled year. Friends of ours (who we have gone with in the past) can not go next year and are waiting until the following year to go.

We had planned on going two years in a row - next year just our family and the following year with them, but our kids told us yesterday that they would rather just wait until we can all go together.

The years we don't go to Disney, we travel some place "new" for the kids and I respect that they want to explore other parts of the country, but I am torn because they are still only 8 and 11 and I'm afraid the "magic" will only last so long.

Should we stronly encourage them to go to Disney two years in a row, or just get my fix here until 2011 rolls around?

msmayor · 07-21-2009, 08:14 AM

Get your fix until 2011 rolls in. Trust me...the magic remains even for older kids.

We go every 4-5 years, and my kids (now 15 and 18) are just as excited about the place now as they were when they were 5 or 6.

Let them help you choose where to go next year. Involve them in the planning and they'll be excited about it. It will only enhance the family time you'll have together.

Disney will seem that much sweeter to all of you in 2011.

susykt4 · 07-21-2009, 08:21 AM

Do the kids have a specific place they want to go rather than Disney? My kids were very much in favor of going elsewhere this year but my entire family ended up going so we went along as well. The kids obviously had a wonderful time. However, we only get one big vacation per year and they want to go somewhere else next time. (My kids are only 9 and 6, so a little younger.)

I remember being in 6th grade and NOT wanting to go back to Disney yet again! My parents took my two younger brothers to Disney without me several times when I was in 6th grade and up because I didn't want to miss school and activities with my friends "just" to go to WDW. I remember trips to NYC, Boston, Denver, Seattle and LA. I'm so glad I got to experience different areas of the country than just Orlando, no matter how great Disney is!

rangermom · 07-21-2009, 08:29 AM

Have you thought about going to Disneyland and the west coast. We did this in 2007 and loved it. We spent 2 days in the parks (should have done three) explored Hollywood and Universal Studios. We stayed at the DL Hotel the entire trip. Or you could rent DVC points and go to Hilton Head Island or Vero Beach. We also took a trip to NYC and went to the World Of Disney Store while we were there. It really gave us the Disney kick to keep us happy.There are ways to add Disney to your vacation without having to go to WDW. Though WDW does make it better.

Starr W. · 07-21-2009, 08:30 AM

We usually do 2 WDW trips per year(Thanksgiving/MLK weekend), Easter break at the Vero Beach Resort, then 2 non-Florida vacations in the summer.

My kids are 13 and 8, too much whining about travel and we suggest they stay with their Aunt

. That whips them back into shape ASAP.

They really enjoy our beach trips and they loved Park City, UT last summer.

2010 we'll only be doing our annual T-giving trip, as we'll be going to Hawaii for 2 weeks next year. They are pretty excited about that, beaches and a lot of fun activities(hiking and zip lines).

My eldest realizes we are giving the opportunities that most of his friends don't have. I don't know how many of his teachers have wanted to stowaway in our luggage for our trips.

DisneyQueen1320 · 07-21-2009, 08:48 AM

Maybe you can go to Orlando and try something different. This year we are staying at AKV (DVC members) and going to Universal Studio and Sea World the week before Christmas. We did this in June and my boys (2,6) loved it. By staying at Disney we were able to use the pool and still feel some of that Disney magic. The kids will love the different park and it can save money.

3R1C · 07-21-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks for all the advice!

We have gone to Cape Cod, The Outer Banks, and this year we are going to Tennessee, so it's not like we don't get around.

It's great to hear that older kids still love to go. I think my husband is afraid that once the kids hit their teen years, they won't want to go anymore. I think you are right - the important thing is doing something together....at least I have my fellow Dis'ers to help keep me posted on their trips!!!

Grendalynn · 07-21-2009, 09:39 AM

What? There are other places to vacation to than WDW??

No really - we would love to go to WDW EVERY year, or at least until the kids are older, but I also want them to have experiences outside of Disney.... DH would go every year for 2 weeks if he had his way. If we had more money we would vacation 2x per year: do Disney and somewhere else, but since that isnt happening anytime soon, we will stick to the every 2 to 3 years...

I am not saying that I dont get the micky-itch ever year (or every week) but thats where DisBoards helps me with my Mouse obsession! My middle son would live at Wilderness Lodge if he had his way.....

chrisw127 · 07-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Well, could always take a girls weekend and not worry about the kids.

That way you get your Disney fix and they get to stay home and . . . well, wish they were at Disney.

The girls weekend I took in May to Disney was the best! It's pretty much kept me relaxed all summer.

3R1C · 07-21-2009, 03:24 PM

My DH and I have thought about going down ourselves, but I just don't know if I could go without the kids. I guess it would be a way to keep everyone happy...now I would just have to find a way to come up with the extra money!!!

emh1129 · 07-21-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 3R1C

My DH and I have thought about going down ourselves, but I just don't know if I could go without the kids. I guess it would be a way to keep everyone happy...now I would just have to find a way to come up with the extra money!!!

I think that sounds like the perfect solution! You could have a romantic getaway with DH and then take a family vacation somewhere else with the kiddos.
Best of both worlds

disneyatl · 07-21-2009, 03:49 PM

Shoot - the magic is still there for me and I'm 37!

Darcy03231 · 07-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I have kids that don't want to go back to WDW. We went yearly when they were young and according to them they're "Disneyed Out".

We've done cruises (which they love), all inclusive resorts in the Carribean (which they also love) an Orlando area vacation (Universal/IOA, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Wet n' Wild, Ripley's and the Kennedy Space Center), the beach, and some travel around the US/Canada.

We did a week at US/IOA in April (stayed on-site) and did one day at WDW (all four parks in one day, just hitting the big rides) and that was enough for them.

To make matters worse DH doesn't like WDW either. Last year I took one of my nieces for her first trip. This year I'm taking another niece who hasn't been since she was 3 (she's now 11). That's how I get my fix.

sk!mom · 07-21-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 3R1C

I am torn because they are still only 8 and 11 and I'm afraid the "magic" will only last so long.

Should we stronly encourage them to go to Disney two years in a row, or just get my fix here until 2011 rolls around?

Sounds like the "magic" may already be wearing thin for them since they don't want to go.

We love Disney for a family vacation but usually have at least 3 years in between Disney trips since there are so many other places to travel.

Maybe they'll feel the magic a bit more if you wait.

ktlm · 07-21-2009, 06:49 PM

I think DL and the west coast is a great idea by the previous poster. I was out there last year for a business trip. You can easily do DL/CA in 2 days so you get your fix and then there are all sorts of other California things do do and places to go to keep the kids happy that they are doing non-Disney things. The beach is close. There are a ton of other options of things to do in Southern California in that area alone. Plus, San Diego is only an hour and a half drive away.

07-21-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
3R1C Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 110	Help! My kids don't want to do Disney next year My husband and I are crushed! We are "every other year" goers and next year is our scheduled year. Friends of ours (who we have gone with in the past) can not go next year and are waiting until the following year to go. We had planned on going two years in a row - next year just our family and the following year with them, but our kids told us yesterday that they would rather just wait until we can all go together. The years we don't go to Disney, we travel some place "new" for the kids and I respect that they want to explore other parts of the country, but I am torn because they are still only 8 and 11 and I'm afraid the "magic" will only last so long. Should we stronly encourage them to go to Disney two years in a row, or just get my fix here until 2011 rolls around? __________________ Me DH DD

07-21-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
msmayor DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,018	Get your fix until 2011 rolls in. Trust me...the magic remains even for older kids. We go every 4-5 years, and my kids (now 15 and 18) are just as excited about the place now as they were when they were 5 or 6. Let them help you choose where to go next year. Involve them in the planning and they'll be excited about it. It will only enhance the family time you'll have together. Disney will seem that much sweeter to all of you in 2011. __________________ Sep 1989: Big Red Boat and WDW.Opening Year for Disney MGM Studios Feb 1995: All Star Sports Inaugural Year...room only $39! Oct 1997: All Star Sports Oct 2000: Dixie Landings Aug 2005: Wilderness Lodge Aug 2008: Shades of Green...Family Grand Gathering

07-21-2009, 08:29 AM	#4
rangermom Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Canyon, AZ Posts: 462	Have you thought about going to Disneyland and the west coast. We did this in 2007 and loved it. We spent 2 days in the parks (should have done three) explored Hollywood and Universal Studios. We stayed at the DL Hotel the entire trip. Or you could rent DVC points and go to Hilton Head Island or Vero Beach. We also took a trip to NYC and went to the World Of Disney Store while we were there. It really gave us the Disney kick to keep us happy.There are ways to add Disney to your vacation without having to go to WDW. Though WDW does make it better. __________________ (DH) (ME) (DS) (DD) (DS) Home Resorts AKV and VGC

07-21-2009, 08:30 AM	#5
Starr W. DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,160	We usually do 2 WDW trips per year(Thanksgiving/MLK weekend), Easter break at the Vero Beach Resort, then 2 non-Florida vacations in the summer. My kids are 13 and 8, too much whining about travel and we suggest they stay with their Aunt. That whips them back into shape ASAP. They really enjoy our beach trips and they loved Park City, UT last summer. 2010 we'll only be doing our annual T-giving trip, as we'll be going to Hawaii for 2 weeks next year. They are pretty excited about that, beaches and a lot of fun activities(hiking and zip lines). My eldest realizes we are giving the opportunities that most of his friends don't have. I don't know how many of his teachers have wanted to stowaway in our luggage for our trips. __________________

07-21-2009, 09:13 AM	#7
3R1C Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 110	Thanks for all the advice! We have gone to Cape Cod, The Outer Banks, and this year we are going to Tennessee, so it's not like we don't get around. It's great to hear that older kids still love to go. I think my husband is afraid that once the kids hit their teen years, they won't want to go anymore. I think you are right - the important thing is doing something together....at least I have my fellow Dis'ers to help keep me posted on their trips!!! __________________ Me DH DD

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07-21-2009, 08:21 AM	#3
susykt4 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 891	Do the kids have a specific place they want to go rather than Disney? My kids were very much in favor of going elsewhere this year but my entire family ended up going so we went along as well. The kids obviously had a wonderful time. However, we only get one big vacation per year and they want to go somewhere else next time. (My kids are only 9 and 6, so a little younger.) I remember being in 6th grade and NOT wanting to go back to Disney yet again! My parents took my two younger brothers to Disney without me several times when I was in 6th grade and up because I didn't want to miss school and activities with my friends "just" to go to WDW. I remember trips to NYC, Boston, Denver, Seattle and LA. I'm so glad I got to experience different areas of the country than just Orlando, no matter how great Disney is!

07-21-2009, 08:48 AM	#6
DisneyQueen1320 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 104	Maybe you can go to Orlando and try something different. This year we are staying at AKV (DVC members) and going to Universal Studio and Sea World the week before Christmas. We did this in June and my boys (2,6) loved it. By staying at Disney we were able to use the pool and still feel some of that Disney magic. The kids will love the different park and it can save money.

07-21-2009, 09:39 AM	#8
Grendalynn Self Proclaimed DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Hampshire's White Mountains Posts: 1,285	What? There are other places to vacation to than WDW?? No really - we would love to go to WDW EVERY year, or at least until the kids are older, but I also want them to have experiences outside of Disney.... DH would go every year for 2 weeks if he had his way. If we had more money we would vacation 2x per year: do Disney and somewhere else, but since that isnt happening anytime soon, we will stick to the every 2 to 3 years... I am not saying that I dont get the micky-itch ever year (or every week) but thats where DisBoards helps me with my Mouse obsession! My middle son would live at Wilderness Lodge if he had his way..... __________________ Planning for WDW - April 2011... Wilderness Lodge 2008 Disney Wonder - Disney Cruise Line 2005 (Land & Sea) Polynesian 1979, 1982, 1985, 2005 Fort Wilderness 1980 & 1988 & 2003 All Star Sports 1995 Off Site many, many times! - Dad 35 - Mom 33 -DS10 -DS6 - DS3 DQC Member! “Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our children - are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings." ~ Walt Disney

07-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
chrisw127 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,549	Well, could always take a girls weekend and not worry about the kids. That way you get your Disney fix and they get to stay home and . . . well, wish they were at Disney. The girls weekend I took in May to Disney was the best! It's pretty much kept me relaxed all summer. __________________

07-21-2009, 03:24 PM	#10
3R1C Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 110	My DH and I have thought about going down ourselves, but I just don't know if I could go without the kids. I guess it would be a way to keep everyone happy...now I would just have to find a way to come up with the extra money!!! __________________ Me DH DD

07-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#12
disneyatl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,013	Shoot - the magic is still there for me and I'm 37!

07-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#13
Darcy03231 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,821	I have kids that don't want to go back to WDW. We went yearly when they were young and according to them they're "Disneyed Out". We've done cruises (which they love), all inclusive resorts in the Carribean (which they also love) an Orlando area vacation (Universal/IOA, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Wet n' Wild, Ripley's and the Kennedy Space Center), the beach, and some travel around the US/Canada. We did a week at US/IOA in April (stayed on-site) and did one day at WDW (all four parks in one day, just hitting the big rides) and that was enough for them. To make matters worse DH doesn't like WDW either. Last year I took one of my nieces for her first trip. This year I'm taking another niece who hasn't been since she was 3 (she's now 11). That's how I get my fix.

07-21-2009, 06:49 PM	#15
ktlm DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,341	I think DL and the west coast is a great idea by the previous poster. I was out there last year for a business trip. You can easily do DL/CA in 2 days so you get your fix and then there are all sorts of other California things do do and places to go to keep the kids happy that they are doing non-Disney things. The beach is close. There are a ton of other options of things to do in Southern California in that area alone. Plus, San Diego is only an hour and a half drive away.

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