Are your teens/young adult kids still wanting to go?

[eva]

Our oldest DD (28) has always loved going. We have been going at least every year since she was 12 in 1995. This year she is getting married and she is going to WDW for her honeymoon. Our youngest DD (25) wasn't as in love with WDW during her high school years. But we managed through it. We dragged her on trips a couple years and even left her with family one year. But now she has 2 children of her own and can only remember wonderful things about WDW. We have taken her, DSIL, and the kids a couple times already. Now she is asking when we will go back. Kids don't forget their upbringing. You gotta love it!

 

[Disneypirate85]

My DD is married and 23 with a 17 month old and tries to worm her way into our trips still! I have explained to her she has a job now and a husband so its no longer Dads job to pay for her vacations ...No the Magic has not wore off of her as, for my our other children they still look forward to going EVERY time...Shawn

 

[mac_tlc]

My DD is married and 23 with a 17 month old and tries to worm her way into our trips still! I have explained to her she has a job now and a husband so its no longer Dads job to pay for her vacations ...No the Magic has not wore off of her as, for my our other children they still look forward to going EVERY time...Shawn

How is that going !!! My DD is 23 and married, also -- must be a common trait of that age group

 

[dgaston]

I guess I'm a sucker. I have always wanted to stay in the Treehouses, but wanted to save it for a larger family trip. So some time ago we invited DD and her husband and his family to join us at SSR. (DH and I stay in studios when it's just the two of us). DD (27) didn't tell us she was expecting our first granddaughter until she was half way through the pregnancy, but is delighted that she can bring her to WDW before she's a year old! Then all of a sudden DS 30 and DS 22 want to be there as well. DS 30 criticizes everything -- our restaurant choices (chosen by the trip participants -- each gets one pick), but does he stay home? Nooooo!

When DS 22 was in HS he said he was Disneyed out and we spent an April vacation at HHI. We imported 2 friends and they had a great time. That was the last time he complained about going to WDW.

 

[keishashadow]

All my boys have gone thru the "i'm too cool for a lame family vacation" phase when they hit 17 or so, especially disney related. Since that has been the sum of their form of teenage rebellion, i'm good with it.

Youngest DS, off to college in the fall, asked to be removed from our cruise this summer, has gone on several others and said he'd rather we'd take him to myrtle beach in June & do it solo.

The older 2 DSs, mid to late 20's, have come back into the fold. I assume jr will too. it's just part of growing up kwim? I certainly don't take it personal.

when doing a solo disney trips w/DH we do fondly remember all the special moments as they were growing upGlad i've got a GD in the wings, soon as she's potty trained we'll drag her along and start new memories.

 

[rascalmom]

My dd's both still love to go - they are 19 and 23....both in college. Their schedules aren't working out this summer for them to go with us, so dh & I are going alone for the first time.

They took the news well, but both wanted us to agree not to go the HP at Universal without them!

We've been taking them for 11 years now - sometimes for than once per year, so we've successfully brainwashed them. They've both asked about using our points to go with their friends sometime, so I do think they will carry on the tradition.

 

[Lost boy]

We go every other year so there is a break, but if we were to say would you prefer Dis or Cancun this year I'm positive our two youngest still at home (18 and 20) would pick Cancun. Our two oldest would likely pick Dis, one having two kids of his own already.

 

[twinklebug]

We have moved into that stage now where we have older teens and no little ones left in our family. Our teens still want to go to Disney, but they play it cool. I do miss the days of having little ones who get so excited about seeing the characters, etc. Do your teens/young adults still like to go with you or do you on the family trip to Disney?

My kids are 13, 17 and 24. The 24 y/o is a disney addict through & through.

The 17yo went through a "Disney? Again?" phase, but says she now appreciates the relaxing part of the Disney environment and is begging we go back for her 18th b'day

The 13yo is now at a point where he wants to run off and be independent. He LOVES the environment, the parks, and most of all, the freedom I can give him in Disney. He still wants to meet up for food, of course

I've been trying to branch out and take the kids to places I've never experienced: I want to see the pacific coast, I'd love to see the Grand canyon and many of the national parks out that way. My 2 kids who are still at home don't want to hear of it. I'm okay with it though, with DVC I know I'll at least be able to get to DL in the future and from there... well, all it takes is a rental car and a desire to explore.

 

[rocketriter]

Ours (15 and 18) definitely still want to go. They do expect to be allowed to break away from the Parents much of the time. We ask them to stay within the park system, keep their cellphones turned on (on vibrate), stick with each other and not separate, and join us for at least one meal per day. We also get together for special activities like Cirq, Lunch with an Imagineer, Fantasy Golf etc. Now my wife and I can take our time at the shops and rides we like without worrying about the kids getting bored, and they can go exploring on their own.

 

[mdsd8700]

Kids don't forget their upbringing. You gotta love it!

That is what I have always been banking on!

It seems our tide has changed a bit. I have posted on similar threads saying that our DS is 17 and is a true Disney geek. He always has been and always will be. However our DD 14, has been "going along" for quite a few years now, though will enjoy herself when she is there.

Well we have trip planned for June and another for November. There was a possibility we had to cancel the November trip to due a conflict with her sports schedule in HS next year. So I figured when I told her she wouldn't care at all. She was completed disappointed! I couldn't beleive it, I secretly smiled on the inside without making much to do about it. It turns out after talking with the coach we are cleared to go. She was completely excited upon hearing that news.

So I am hoping her stage is now over and she is back on board.

 

[DisneyTravelers2008]

Since we purchased DVC in 2008, we have been on quite a few trips. It has averaged out to about 2 a year. DS is not almost 14 and does seem less excited about it...but it certainly not opposed to going. He enjoys the dining a lot, so he likes different things about it now than he used to.

As he gets older, I image we will venture over to Universal and SeaWorld for more roller coasters. Maybe Disney should build a new park with some super screaming roller coasters all in one place (instead of spread across 4 parks) to compete???

DD age 8 still loves it like crazy and is a Disney freak like her mom She asks me every few days 'when are we going to WDW??" Love that girl!!!

 

[Ms. WDW]

Unfortunately our son, now 21 stopped "feeling the thrill" back when he was oh maybe 14. We entered the "can I bring a friend" stage and that helped for awhile but after a few years that was it.

The first year DH and I took a trip without our son we felt so guilty!! But that lasted, oh, maybe 15 minutes!!

 

[littlestar]

Our grown kids (late 20's) still like the Disney parks, but they do other things in Orlando besides 24/7 Disney. Although the Not So Scary Halloween Party is a must-do for them every year at the Magic Kingdom.

They ALWAYS rent a car. They passionately shop at the Orlando outlet malls and Mall of Millennia, eat at Flippers Pizza (which is local), and they like the Harry Potter area at Universal, plus they also go to the movies. They seem to always enjoy the Florida sunshine at the resort swimming pools.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Only one of our adult sons likes going to Disney. The other seems to have a unique hatred for all things Disney. However, he and his DW do like to travel with their "boys" their 2 Dogs, so that's a factor and Disney isn't an option with them. When/if they have children, they'll come to Disney with us, but I've been told it won't be nearly as often as the other family go with us.

I'm fine with the way it works out. We've plenty of points (largely due to borrowing!) to go with the family, our friends, and just the 2 of us.

Bobbi

 

[dmoore22]

Our adult children still love going. Before we leave our remaining teenage daughter begs to be left home while we go. Of course we don't let that happen. She comes along kicking, screaming and complaining all the way. Once we're there she has a complete personality change -- for the better.

 

[sherpasmom]

My 17 yr old HS Senior is bringing nine friends with him (and the two of us) in early June. Some of the kids haven't been to WDW since they were little, little kids and are really getting anxious to go. I bought them all 2011 Mickey Graduation ears to wear right after graduation - to get a group photo. We've got an OKW GV for seven nights.

Should be a fun time.

That's what I'm talking about! Woohoo, my daughter already has her Sweet 16th planned in much the same way!

and she's 8 now!

 

[windi622]

I've enjoyed reading all of these posts so much! I have a different perspective- I'm the "grown up" kid My parents have been taking my sister (30) and I (27) to DW since 1991. They originally toured DVC in 1999, but did not join because we (the kids) were "getting older" and they did not know how much longer we would want to be coming along. Well, here we are, 12 years later, and I'm a Dis Nut more than ever! The parents eventually bought into DVC in 2007, when they realized the "phase" probably was not going to pass for any of us. My husband and I have since added on our own points as well. My sister went through a few years where she wasn't as interested, but she has since had a son of her own- and she and her husband enjoy taking him along as well. We almost all go together, and I love how our family of 4 has turned into a larger family of 7. I can't wait to have kids of my own one day, and introduce them to my love that is Disney! I'm sure every family is different, but although our interests have changed over the years, Disney is one of the things that has always remained important to us. Maybe it's all of the amazing memories we have together. I can't imagine throwing all that away. Disney is my happy place. And for all you Dad's out there, who think your daughters will get married and you will be freed of your vacation providing responsibilities...if you're like our family, that wedding will just mean you'll be adding one more to your list of kids to take to Disney World!

 

[5forDiz]

.........The first year DH and I took a trip without our son we felt so guilty!!

But that lasted, oh, maybe 15 minutes!!

Omigosh !!! You are too funny !!!
now really, tell us the truth, was it even close to 15 minutes ??

I know when our day comes to travel without our kids my DH will do his best Michael Kay imitation & say " SEE YA !!! "

I've enjoyed reading all of these posts so much! I have a different perspective- I'm the "grown up" kid My parents have been taking my sister (30) and I (27) to DW since 1991. They originally toured DVC in 1999, but did not join because we (the kids) were "getting older" and they did not know how much longer we would want to be coming along. Well, here we are, 12 years later, and I'm a Dis Nut more than ever !!! .............. And for all you Dad's out there, who think your daughters will get married and you will be freed of your vacation providing responsibilities...if you're like our family, that wedding will just mean you'll be adding one more to your list of kids to to take to Disney World!

I really enjoyed reading how your family became DVC'ers and how the growing family gets to enjoy trips together It truly is special to have times together with loved ones to make wonderful memories ! I hope when our kids have their own families that they will still want to do some DVC'ing with DH & I

 

[Disneyfreak616]

I am 16 and I never want to go anywhere BUT WDW!!! My older brother is almost 19 and he is excited for our trip this July!!

 

[Nancy]

My kids all have the Disney bug still, but maybe it is because we didn't go all the time when they were little. They are now 18, 21 and 22 and when we bought our DVC last year and made the plans to go in August they were just as excited about it all as I was.

I don't think we were back home even a month when they all started saying how they missed it and wanted to go back already.