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cancersucks · 09-07-2010, 05:05 PM

This is my DH 3rd trip since we met. (I have been there many more times) The first time I suprised him. Needless to say he was not excited!! (we didn't have kids yet, so he didn't get why we were going.) the 2nd time our DS was 2, and it was his (DH) Christmas gift to us. Had fun, but still said it was not his type of vaca. This time, he is soooo in need of a vacation from work that he is ACTUALLY looking forward to going. (he says it is because of needed time off...but I think the pixie dust is taking over

)

Anyway, does anyone have a link or list of "construction" magic? Like Facts, secerets, ect?? I think DH would really enjoy that. I already told him about the undercover security thread from a week or so ago, and think he will have fun playing spot the UC. Anything to get him involved!!

minniefan65 · 09-07-2010, 06:15 PM

The Imagineering Field Guides are great for behind the scenes stuff. I can't recommend them highly enough. They have a lot of great information about the thought processes behind designs and stuff.

twokids0204 · 09-07-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cancersucks

Need to get hubby excited

I can give you some suggestions, but I don't think they would be appropriate on a family board.

cancersucks · 09-07-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by twokids0204

I can give you some suggestions, but I don't think they would be appropriate on a family board.

Didn't even catch this until you said something!!

cancersucks · 09-07-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by minniefan65

The Imagineering Field Guides are great for behind the scenes stuff. I can't recommend them highly enough. They have a lot of great information about the thought processes behind designs and stuff.

Is this something easy to find at a regular book store, or just in the world???

g3pak · 09-07-2010, 07:22 PM

As Twokids already pointed out, your thread title is misleading. I was about to suggest a shopping trip to Victoria's Secret.

MNfamilycruiser · 09-07-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cancersucks

This is my DH 3rd trip since we met. (I have been there many more times) The first time I suprised him. Needless to say he was not excited!! (we didn't have kids yet, so he didn't get why we were going.) the 2nd time our DS was 2, and it was his (DH) Christmas gift to us. Had fun, but still said it was not his type of vaca. This time, he is soooo in need of a vacation from work that he is ACTUALLY looking forward to going. (he says it is because of needed time off...but I think the pixie dust is taking over

)

Anyway, does anyone have a link or list of "construction" magic? Like Facts, secerets, ect?? I think DH would really enjoy that. I already told him about the undercover security thread from a week or so ago, and think he will have fun playing spot the UC. Anything to get him involved!!

I happened to walk by the travel section at Borders the other day - and saw this book:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/...sku=1605500631

I am sure if you look online or at a local bookstore you can find it or something like it. I also saw Imagineering Field guides for each park.

minniefan65 · 09-07-2010, 09:04 PM

The Imagineering books are available on ebay and Amazon. Amazon has some other really neat looking titles too.

dansyr2514 · 09-07-2010, 09:10 PM

I have the same problem with dbf. My tip is find out what he enjoys about Disney...if it's hanging by the pool, golfing, fishing ...whatever. Give him the info and let him plan some time for himself at Disney.

Eljay · 09-07-2010, 10:02 PM

Here's some cool info about R'nRC.
http://www.rocknrollercoaster.com/secrets

He might also like taking a tour there.
It gives you a whole different outlook on WDW.

http://allears.net/btp/tours.htm

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tours.htm

My husband, who really isn't a big fan of the parks, absolutely enjoyed the Backstage Magic Tour.

jpmandan · 09-07-2010, 10:24 PM

All my D.W. has to say is W.D.W. and I'm packed and ready to go.

honeydiane1953 · 09-07-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cancersucks

This is my DH 3rd trip since we met. (I have been there many more times) The first time I suprised him. Needless to say he was not excited!! (we didn't have kids yet, so he didn't get why we were going.) the 2nd time our DS was 2, and it was his (DH) Christmas gift to us. Had fun, but still said it was not his type of vaca. This time, he is soooo in need of a vacation from work that he is ACTUALLY looking forward to going. (he says it is because of needed time off...but I think the pixie dust is taking over

)

Anyway, does anyone have a link or list of "construction" magic? Like Facts, secerets, ect?? I think DH would really enjoy that. I already told him about the undercover security thread from a week or so ago, and think he will have fun playing spot the UC. Anything to get him involved!!

Ok IF I had a husband or any body else who did not like, want to go to WDW I would simply leave them at home. I wouldn't even try. Some folks just don't like it and I don't want "those" folks with me.

dioxide45 · 09-08-2010, 06:23 AM

So it may not be his type of trip. That is fine. Though do you ever plan vacations to anywhere else? Or perhaps you could couple in a beach trip with a visit to WDW. Some people will just not love Disney vacations, nothing wrong with that. Perhaps going somewhere that he wants to go would be good. It doesn't always have to be Disney. You have already been twice before with him.

cancersucks · 09-08-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by honeydiane1953

Ok IF I had a husband or any body else who did not like, want to go to WDW I would simply leave them at home. I wouldn't even try. Some folks just don't like it and I don't want "those" folks with me.

He does wind up having fun, I think he just drags his feet a little because he doesn't want anyone to think the the "tough guy" wants to go to Disney.

Plus, I enjoy spending time with him and as a family...feet dragging or not before hand, it wouldn't be the same without him.

Figment632 · 09-08-2010, 07:39 AM

I could tell you some ways to get him excited but this is a family site

09-07-2010, 05:05 PM	#1
cancersucks Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Watertown,Wisconsin Posts: 233	Need to get hubby excited about trip This is my DH 3rd trip since we met. (I have been there many more times) The first time I suprised him. Needless to say he was not excited!! (we didn't have kids yet, so he didn't get why we were going.) the 2nd time our DS was 2, and it was his (DH) Christmas gift to us. Had fun, but still said it was not his type of vaca. This time, he is soooo in need of a vacation from work that he is ACTUALLY looking forward to going. (he says it is because of needed time off...but I think the pixie dust is taking over) Anyway, does anyone have a link or list of "construction" magic? Like Facts, secerets, ect?? I think DH would really enjoy that. I already told him about the undercover security thread from a week or so ago, and think he will have fun playing spot the UC. Anything to get him involved!! __________________ Last edited by cancersucks; 09-07-2010 at 07:27 PM.

09-07-2010, 09:10 PM	#9
dansyr2514 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 2,094	I have the same problem with dbf. My tip is find out what he enjoys about Disney...if it's hanging by the pool, golfing, fishing ...whatever. Give him the info and let him plan some time for himself at Disney. __________________ Donate to my page here for Dis Coasterpalooza 1.0 East

09-07-2010, 10:02 PM	#10
Eljay DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lounging around the Royal Assante Suite at the AKL in my leopard pajamas, drinking Champagne! (In my dreams!!!) Posts: 5,820	Here's some cool info about R'nRC. http://www.rocknrollercoaster.com/secrets He might also like taking a tour there. It gives you a whole different outlook on WDW. http://allears.net/btp/tours.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tours.htm My husband, who really isn't a big fan of the parks, absolutely enjoyed the Backstage Magic Tour. Last edited by Eljay; 09-07-2010 at 10:11 PM.

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jpmandan DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississippi, Gulf Coast Posts: 591	All my D.W. has to say is W.D.W. and I'm packed and ready to go. __________________ 2002,2003,2006,2007,2008,2009,2011

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09-07-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
minniefan65 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 108	The Imagineering Field Guides are great for behind the scenes stuff. I can't recommend them highly enough. They have a lot of great information about the thought processes behind designs and stuff.

09-07-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
g3pak Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 393	As Twokids already pointed out, your thread title is misleading. I was about to suggest a shopping trip to Victoria's Secret.

09-07-2010, 09:04 PM	#8
minniefan65 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 108	The Imagineering books are available on ebay and Amazon. Amazon has some other really neat looking titles too.

09-08-2010, 06:23 AM	#13
dioxide45 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,213	So it may not be his type of trip. That is fine. Though do you ever plan vacations to anywhere else? Or perhaps you could couple in a beach trip with a visit to WDW. Some people will just not love Disney vacations, nothing wrong with that. Perhaps going somewhere that he wants to go would be good. It doesn't always have to be Disney. You have already been twice before with him.

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