Anyone else NOT want to go to WDW without their spouse...

[wildernesslodgelover]

...or significant other? I have had opportunities to go with some friends but it just doesn't interest me, and I cannot figure out why?

DH and I have been married 9 years and have a DD7. Our first WDW trip as a family was Dec 2001 and we had SUCH a magical, incredible time that it turned us into WDW fanatics! Before that, we had both been to the parks a few times before (we were both raised in S FL, so not a far drive) but never really stayed on site or got into the MAGIC that is WDW.

As much as I LOVE WDW, it doesn't seem right to go without my DH. Maybe because part of the experience for me is dining at some of the more upscale restaurants and also sitting on our room balcony sipping wine, and I can't see enjoying that with a girlfriend.

Just wondering "WWYD?" Do you want to go to WDW no matter who you are with?

 

[DisneyPhD]

Count me in. WDW is DH's and mine specail place. We love it, and part of it is the magic of being together and both sharing this "interest". (My brother calls it a religon, but I don't think so. )

I had been to WDW a few other times before DH and I meet (even a few day trips with out them when we were dating.) However those were just day trips.

Any way, me too. I wouldn't want to go with out him. I would miss him too much. (oh we have been married 13 years this Aug, our 1st trip together was in 1996 and this next trip is kind of aniversary for us. It will be 10 years we have been going to WDW. I don't know how many trips. I need to count on them on my siggy.)

Edited to add, I counted it all up 16 trips. This next trip will be our 16th time to WDW. This is not counting one trip when I was 27 weeks pregnat and we did Vero Beach and DTD, but didn't go to any parks.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I cant see myself going without my spouse either.

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[NC State]

I'm the same way, I wouldn't want to go to Disney without my husband too. I would miss him so much that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the magic of Disney. I guess that's why I tell everyone that he's my best friend in the WORLD.

 

[bamagirl@hrt]

In January, I had the opportunity to go to a Children's Pastor's Conference with 3 other ladies from my church. One of the ladies is a good friend of mine & is also a Disney nut! Granted, we were in conference classes/seminars most of the time. However, we did find a couple of afternoons/evenings to spend at the parks.

I enjoyed being there, but it was not magical like it is with my DH & children. I think she & I both felt that way. We both would see something & say, "Oh, that's DH's favorite ride!" or "Oh! That's DD's favorite parade" She even missed her DD so that she said, "I spanked DD in that restroom."

What I did enjoy a lot from that trip was having meals at different resorts. When I go with my family, we're too "into" the parks to spend a lot of time resort hopping. One this trip, I got to have lunch at Kona Cafe at the Polynesian and dinner at Whispering Canyon in the Wilderness Lodge. It was my first time to visit each of those resorts. And, as part of our conference, we also toured 4 other resorts. So that was neat.

But, I don't think I'd be nearly as ready to go to WDW again if my family can't go.

 

[A Mickeyfan]

If I went only when DH went, I would be going only to the resorts, since he isn't a park person & only going no more than twice a year. Since I am a passholder & live 3 hrs away, I go without him & do not think twice. He has no problems with that either. He stays home & watches the dogs & my teens when they do not go (my 19 yr old never goes anymore). Only thing is when he is there, we go out to eat to nicer places.. when it is me & the kids, it is counter service 99% if the time...

 

[Magickndm]

I do it once a year, but that's it. His corporate office is in Orlando, and once a year he has a meeting there, so I take my 15 year old daughter out of school (oh the horror!) and we enjoy a day there together.
It is really a special thing for us now and will provide us with wonderful memories.

 

[Tinkerbellz]

My DD and I went on a girls only trip in October to MNSSHP and we commented several times we missed dad and DS. It was great fun to be in the world, but a little lonesome without the rest of the family.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

I think it may have something to do with if you went regularly BEFORE you were married. I am thinking that if I had some magical trips with just friends, that i would enjoy another trip with just friends, no spouse. But I never felt the magic at WDW before our 2001 trip. In fact, i sued to *gasp* MAKE FUN of disneyaholics like myself!

Oh, just wanted to add that DH and I took a trip for our anniversary last year without DD...and that felt kinda weird too. Not saying we won't do it again, though.

ETA: Once, we were there with another couple, and while the guys golfed, my friend and I went to Epcot. That was the first time I rode Soarin' and I kind of got choked up and emotional on that ride (I am sappy that way) and I was bummed DH wasn't with me to experience it for the first time together.

Oh, and BTW..I WILL go places without DH. I sometimes go to my parents vacation home a few hours away for a weekend, with just them and my DD. I like to go to happy hour and/or dinner with a GF now and then. That is why I think it is interesting that when it comes to WDW I say NOT WITHOUT MY HUBBY! LOL!

 

[mamaprincess]

I don't.

My DH says that the kids and I can go visit my sister in Orlando and go to WDW without him because he doesn't really want to have to crowd up in my sister's little townhouse just because she will throw a tantrum if we stay somewhere else. She has control issues . I will not go to WDW without him. I would miss him too much. Anywhere else but to our special place. He has to be with us.

 

[Master Gracie]

Good Lord No!

I love my wife (I wouldn't have married her if I didn't). I can not imagine going without her.

I suppose I would go if I had a work conference that was being held there, but I'd try my best to see if she couldn't come too.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

haha, of course you cannot let that 18 year old beauty out of your sight!

 

[Disney MAINEiac]

No way, never happen! When we were first married we could not afford a honeymoon. when we finally could we went to WDW on our first trip together. WDW is our special place (in essence it was our honeymoon). i had a conference last july at Hilton DTD. I never considered going without DW just booked her ticket right away. Even though I was in meetings it would not have been the same without her.

 

[DaisyD]

Gosh I never go with my DH! He doesn't get into WDW like me so I take others with me and he gets to stay home. Every 5 years or so he will come but he really doesn't get why anyone would want to go on a ride more then once! I want to add that we are going on 20 happily married years so it isn't like we are miserable with each other!We go on vacations together as family, as husband and wife, and also apart. He loves his golf and I love my Disney so we spend probably 6 weeks apart a year just doing those things. Works great for us!

 

[Vickie46]

I have went on a trip and my husband go back one day earlier... that one day that I was in the parks with out him .. I was just with my daughter... it wasn't the same... although my daughter and I did enjoy our time together it makes it so much harder when you are buy your self... stroller issues on the bus etc. etc. etc... never again!

 

[Corinne]

We go every summer, and last year we wnt in April. When summer rolled around, me & my younger son were still wanting to go, but DH was busy with work, so he stayed home with our then 18 yo son. My sister came along with me and my son. It was not AWFUL, but it was not the same. So, no, I do not recommend it

 

[cocoswife]

DH knows that if I plan a vacation to Disney, I always expect him to come with us. If he wants to stay home, he is staying home alone
I'm not trying to be the meanest wife in the world, but, I'm not going to cancel a vacation, because, he does not want to go to Disney. Do I miss him?? Oh yes, we call each other 20 times a day, but, I still have a great time.Do I feel guilty when I go? Sick to my stomach!! Do I have a better time when we go together? Absolutely!! .Please don't flame for this, but,I believe that a couple has to learn to spend some time apart, in order to truly miss and appreciate each other more

 

[Tjaleks]

Well, my DH doesn't "get" Disney. He thinks I have an illness. So with that being the case I am going this fall with my sister, NO children or spouses. Yes, I will miss my family, but I will have a great time without them.

 

[littleladykaty]

this is a great thread!! I feel the same as everyone else...I can't imagine the magic being the same without my DH2B...he's my best friend and part of the magic is being in a place you love WITH someone you love...I just feel a little lost without him in places like Disney. It's so special to both of us, going there for our honeymoon, that I can't imagine going there with anyone else. I'd rather be with my sweetie than with anyone in the world. *gag* I know...but it's true! Something about just knowing which parts of Disney the other likes best...seeing each other so happy and sharing it all...guess that's why we get married huh?

 

[mickeyfan2]

I could never go without DH.