Anyone else has a DH who just doesn't 'get' WDW??

[singingpixie]

I'm planning DBF and my first big trip together to disney world in January. He's never been, and is basically tolerating the planning process. Since I just made dining reservations yesterday, I had gone through restaurant menus for days and narrowed it down to what I think he and I would like, and asked him for very specific input instead of big open-ended questions. (Would you be more interested in X or Y? instead of Where do you want to eat out of this list A to Z?). I'm kind of nervous he won't "get" disney like I do, but he says he'll have fun. If he balks at the idea of getting up early every day and wants to sleep till noon, maybe I'll get up and do a park totally commando by myself and meet him for lunch. That might be something to help you too- just cuz he wants to relax all day doesn't mean you have to all the time. you're married, but you haven't morphed into one person. Split up for a bit and do what makes you each happy- then you'll have wonderful things to tell each other when you meet up a couple hours later, instead of feeling that you're missing out.

 

[mousierthanyou]

Maybe; since this was your honeymoon, he wanted to spend time relaxing with you. If you are somewhat a kid at heart you cannot help but to enjoy being at WDW. The one thing that really opened my eyes was when my dd was old enough to go. When I saw the reaction and the wonder in her eyes, that did it for me. Something to think about!!!

 

[boomhauer]

My wife enjoys it there, but not like me. Once a year is enough for her, and she finds excuses not to go.

Me, I like to go at least 2 maybe 3 times a year. So, I opt for solo trips. She always gets on my case for it, but what can I say? No place in the world makes me happier.

 

[lucincia]

Occasionally he gets on my case because I've been spending too much time online doing "research" , but I only do it in spurts, like when it's time to book a room, then 90 days out when it's time to make ADRs, and when hours come out and I need to put the finishing touches on things. After that (and in between planning "phases") I kind of keep quiet about it.

You need to point out to your DH that there are men on Disboards who plan just as fanatically as any of the female counterparts

 

[Yensid FoNaf]

I'm fortunate. My wife very much enjoys the WDW experience. I'm not sure if she likes it as much as I do, but she'll never complain about going. We have had discussions about "How much is TOO much?" One thing we don't want to happen is for our two girls (4 and 1) to grow tired of Disney. We live about 30 minutes from the park and go about every other weekend. We usually don't stay for the whole day, but we experience some magic and head home. We feel that this helps keep the experience "fresh" for the girls.

Our 4 year old still gets VERY excited when we tell her that we're going to DisneyWorld. In fact...we're going tomorrow. (even if it's raining)