Calling all who have Non Disney loving significant other

[Cin]

How exciting that you are going when the Christmas decor and parties are going on!! My hubby liked Mickey's Philharmagic a lot. He also enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain. We skipped pretty much everything else in Magic Kingdom as I knew he would not tolerate It's a Small World or Winnie the Pooh. EPCOT was a hit too as it is all technology and science in future world (skip the Nemo ride, we both got off it saying, "That was it? What a waste of time.) and then World Showcase is really just food, drinks, and shops. And drinks, lots of adult drinks, wink wink. The boat ride in Mexico is nice and so is the one in Norway. Also there is the Osbourne Family Christmas Lights at DHS which I haven't seen but I know are awe inspiring. They are timed to dance with the music. My hubs liked DHS and the car stunt show, he thought the Tower of Terror was lame, but would go again, and he loved the Rock n' Rollercoaster. He rode it 4 times back to back. (I had 2 FP's for each of us and gave him mine) Star Tours was closed for remodeling but he expressed disappointment that he didn't get to experience it. There was a lot of entertainment on the sidewalk at Downtown Disney and we enjoyed watching several different acts perform. Also is the Boardwalk resort and entertainment there in the evening. You might catch Yee Ha Bob's show at the River Roost Lounge at the Port Orleans Riverside resort. He's there Wed-Sat 8:30pm -12:00pm.
At the Magic Kingdom on Main Street at the firehouse there is a firefighter's museum.
Prioritize the things you most want to do and see and do them first. Most of all have fun and enjoy yourself and do things you want to do as well. It's YOUR trip too. When he sees how happy you are and what a great time you are having and all, he'll be strutting with pride and his ego stroked as you look over at him beaming with that "Oh honey YOU've made me sooo happy!!!" And most of all, don't fret over what you don't get done or seen, WDW is way too big to see in 1 trip anyway, so simply plan a return trip. You might have to travel with someone else though if he isn't interested. (That is why I am going with Mom in Jan.) and he's okay with that. It was his idea so he wouldn't have to go. He agreed he'll go next time in Nov 2012 or spring 2013.
Good luck with your DH! I wish you lots of Pixie dust and Disney magic.

 

[anne thomas]

How exciting that you are going when the Christmas decor and parties are going on!!--- I am so excited about the xmas decor and the light, my son just loves the lights

My hubby liked Mickey's Philharmagic a lot. He also enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, and Space Mountain. We skipped pretty much everything else in Magic Kingdom as I knew he would not tolerate It's a Small World or Winnie the Pooh.----Magic Kingdom is the best place for my DS to have fun, I just wish they served alcohol so I could just prop DH some place and skip on
EPCOT was a hit too as it is all technology and science in future world (skip the Nemo ride, we both got off it saying, "That was it? What a waste of time.) and then World Showcase is really just food, drinks, and shops. And drinks, lots of adult drinks, wink wink.----Oh yes he is going to drink around the world and drink and drink

The boat ride in Mexico is nice and so is the one in Norway. Also there is the Osbourne Family Christmas Lights at DHS which I haven't seen but I know are awe inspiring. They are timed to dance with the music----This is a must and THEY SERVE ALCOHOL.... so DS can see Meet & Greets we do not ride any rides, but the lights will be awesome

. My hubs liked DHS and the car stunt show, he thought the Tower of Terror was lame, but would go again, and he loved the Rock n' Rollercoaster. He rode it 4 times back to back. (I had 2 FP's for each of us and gave him mine) Star Tours was closed for remodeling but he expressed disappointment that he didn't get to experience it. There was a lot of entertainment on the sidewalk at Downtown Disney and we enjoyed watching several different acts perform. Also is the Boardwalk resort and entertainment there in the evening. You might catch Yee Ha Bob's show at the River Roost Lounge at the Port Orleans Riverside resort. He's there Wed-Sat 8:30pm -12:00pm.
At the Magic Kingdom on Main Street at the firehouse there is a firefighter's museum.
Prioritize the things you most want to do and see and do them first. Most of all have fun and enjoy yourself and do things you want to do as well.---This trip could be our one and only so DS and I are going to party big time and shop til we drop, if he doesn't play along .....oh well

It's YOUR trip too. When he sees how happy you are and what a great time you are having and all, he'll be strutting with pride and his ego stroked as you look over at him beaming with that "Oh honey YOU've made me sooo happy!!!" And most of all, don't fret over what you don't get done or seen, WDW is way too big to see in 1 trip anyway, so simply plan a return trip. You might have to travel with someone else though if he isn't interested. (That is why I am going with Mom in Jan.) and he's okay with that. ---You go woman, you will have so much fun!

It was his idea so he wouldn't have to go. He agreed he'll go next time in Nov 2012 or spring 2013.----That is wonderful, if this happens to be my one and only trip he'll be paying for it till 2013!

Good luck with your DH! I wish you lots of Pixie dust and Disney magic.

I wish you lots and lots of Pixie Dust....

 

[ToddyLu]

If possible let the first night or close to it be your Osborne Lights night. Get there at least 15 minutes before they come on, get him some hot chocolate or other fav drink. Walk down to the end of the NYC scene where the manger is, then wait....when they cut on those lights he will be flabbergasted....that will set the mood. My DH even appreciated them and we loved walking around in the snow provided, just listening to the music.

My DH loves photography so he gets time at AK by himself to take tons of pics--they are great. Being with him on a pic taking trip is like watching paint dry for me. On our 11th trip in May we spent more time apart, he stayed in the room with his Ipad and I went swimming. He wanted to watch TV and I went down to watch the movie at the pool. In the early mornings when I can't sleep, I get dressed quietly and go down to the savanna (we own DVC) and sit in a rocking chair and watch the sun come up. DH is happy to sleep. I am happy to know that I am one of few people on earth watching the sunrise at a great place.

My biggest thing would be not to push him. If he says I don't want to...just say OK we are going to go to "fill in here" when don't you call us later and we will meet you at the gate. THen go and have fun. You will get special moments with him adn there will be something he will enjoy--even if it is the belly dancer in Morroco.

I am the Disney Freak and while DH loves Disney, he doesn't think about it like I do. He enjoys seeing me have a good time.

I would stick to adult themed things and not push the magical kiddie pixie dust thing on him too much. When I start dancing at a parade Dh just turns and walks away.

 

[ToddyLu]

When you are walking around looking at the lights, ask him to find the "black cat". It is a black cat figure that the workers move every year and the trick is to spot it on top of a building or in a shop window. There will also be hidden Mickey's aroudn the streets done in lights. You could encourage him to help you son find Hidden Mickeys if possible. That would draw him into the details.

then there is always the belly dancer in Morocco...but I think I mentioned her already.

This year I know that my father was very impressed with WL, so he are having dinner there again. He loved being in Germany during his military duty in the late 50's, early 60's. So for his 74th B-day we are eating in Germany. My Mom loves the shows and Coral Reef--so we have those scheduled. DH loves his time alone (he loves my parents but also needs a breather at times). He loves the filet at Cali Grill, so of course we have that scheduled. For me it is the whole experience and I love it all--even the bus rides to the parks.

Allears has great suggestions and Disney does a wonderful job at handling diasabilities and is one of the reasons my cousins take their autistic son every year ( he is 14). I think that will please your DH too.

 

[anne thomas]

When you are walking around looking at the lights, ask him to find the "black cat". It is a black cat figure that the workers move every year and the trick is to spot it on top of a building or in a shop window. There will also be hidden Mickey's aroudn the streets done in lights. You could encourage him to help you son find Hidden Mickeys if possible. That would draw him into the details.

then there is always the belly dancer in Morocco...but I think I mentioned her already.

This year I know that my father was very impressed with WL, so he are having dinner there again. He loved being in Germany during his military duty in the late 50's, early 60's. So for his 74th B-day we are eating in Germany. My Mom loves the shows and Coral Reef--so we have those scheduled. DH loves his time alone (he loves my parents but also needs a breather at times). He loves the filet at Cali Grill, so of course we have that scheduled. For me it is the whole experience and I love it all--even the bus rides to the parks.

Allears has great suggestions and Disney does a wonderful job at handling diasabilities and is one of the reasons my cousins take their autistic son every year ( he is 14). I think that will please your DH too.

DH never had any vacations.... none!

 

[luvMickey72]

My dh husband is very "anti-Disney" Since we have been there 4 times together, he has been there, done that. I now get creative : ) We went to Spring Training last year and we spent one day at Disney World. I am now planning a trip with my husband's best friend's girlfriend and her daughters in May! I learned that less is more! Try not to plan too much and he loves beer!

 

[lledman]

My husband isn't a fan like the rest of my family, he's been 4 times and thinks that's enough. So for our upcoming January trip I'm leaving him at home and going with a group of friends who are also not taking their husbands/sig. others.

 

[Cin]

My DH has never taken a photo that I know of he had a really difficult childhood they never had any vacations.... none! His family is ....well you know anyway he only knew who Mickey Mouse was so I hope he gives in and becomes the child he was never allowed to be. Now he can turn into their personality and that is yak and that is when his trip may be a become a blur. He thinks WDW is like Kings Island Theme Park ......so my trip report will be a wild one, I will not push him but I will leave him at hotel.....this may be my one and only trip ....it has taken me 21 years to get him to go....I need pixie dust BAD.

Hmmm, my hubs said the same thing. When we went to WDW was the first real vacation he has ever had. (Not counting our honeymoon with kids) I was shocked as I grew up taking family vacations every summer and we always went somewhere. Even when I was a single (widowed) mother I always took my kids on a vacation out of state, lol, I have this thing about it feeling more "real" if you actually cross a state line. Since being married to my hubby (7th year) we've just been doing the family thing and doing the annual 4th of July reunions and doing the family circuit so instead last year we went to WDW and while we were there he confessed it was the first "real" vacation he had ever been on. I thought everyone took summer vacations like we did. And now your hubs saying the same thing... wow, two families that didn't.

 

[anne thomas]

My husband isn't a fan like the rest of my family, he's been 4 times and thinks that's enough. So for our upcoming January trip I'm leaving him at home and going with a group of friends who are also not taking their husbands/sig. others.

You are going to have a great time

 

[anne thomas]

Hmmm, my hubs said the same thing. When we went to WDW was the first real vacation he has ever had. (Not counting our honeymoon with kids) I was shocked as I grew up taking family vacations every summer and we always went somewhere. Even when I was a single (widowed) mother I always took my kids on a vacation out of state, lol, I have this thing about it feeling more "real" if you actually cross a state line. Since being married to my hubby (7th year) we've just been doing the family thing and doing the annual 4th of July reunions and doing the family circuit so instead last year we went to WDW and while we were there he confessed it was the first "real" vacation he had ever been on. I thought everyone took summer vacations like we did. And now your hubs saying the same thing... wow, two families that didn't.

I knew of only one friend who did not go on any vacations and I took her with me on our family trips. I did mention yesterday to DH 150 acres of Disney World sounds so big no wonder buses have to take guests from place to place and we get to see fireworks every night
I drop hints about every other night in between his hope he is listening.

 

[lledman]

He thinks WDW is like Kings Island Theme Park ......

Every other year we get season passes to Kings Dominion (same park type thing just different area) - anyways my non-Disney lovin husband does sometimes compare KD to Dis - always accidently giving a compliment to Disney - I make sure I point it out to him when he does.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Hmmm, my hubs said the same thing. When we went to WDW was the first real vacation he has ever had. (Not counting our honeymoon with kids) I was shocked as I grew up taking family vacations every summer and we always went somewhere. Even when I was a single (widowed) mother I always took my kids on a vacation out of state, lol, I have this thing about it feeling more "real" if you actually cross a state line. Since being married to my hubby (7th year) we've just been doing the family thing and doing the annual 4th of July reunions and doing the family circuit so instead last year we went to WDW and while we were there he confessed it was the first "real" vacation he had ever been on. I thought everyone took summer vacations like we did. And now your hubs saying the same thing... wow, two families that didn't.

Growing up, my family never took a vacation. Ever. Only twice did we travel and both times were for funerals and we stayed with family. I remember my Dad taking off work and just hanging around the house, doing projects and watching TV on his vacations from work.

My husbands family took 3 actual vacations when they grew up. One to Disney World, one to Disneyland, and one to South Dakota. The rest of the time was long weekend camping trips at the nearby State Park so my FIL could go fishing according to my husband.

My husband and kids are no longer Disney fans. I think because we went so much, they got tired of it. So I go solo and I absolutely love doing that. It's actually much better than traveling with my family.

We are going to visit family in MN next summer and I'm so dreading it.

 

[anne thomas]

My new luggage was just delivered I don't even feel like getting it out of the box, can I really do this trip? I am running very low on pixie dust.

 

[klmall]

UGH...... The Hyde side of my Jekyll/Hyde DH came home lastnight mad at an employee and I must have said something that triggered "If you didn't think you were the smartest person in the world and listen to me you might learn something and when even you decide to get on my team let me know" etc..... I was just listening to him rant about the guy and BAM its about me........ He tried to make up 20 min later, I hate his moody whiplash! My new luggage was just delivered I don't even feel like getting it out of the box, can I really do this trip????????? I am running very low on pixie dust.

What a shame that he took it out on you! Don't let it ruin your enjoyment though of any part of the prep for the trip!

DH is not only pretty much anti-Disney, he's the financial manager for our family (and a very good one at that!) so getting him to go 9 times since 1990 has taken extraordinary effort on my part. He also has physical mobility problems and until recently was stressed also at work! But now he is retired so I am hoping against the past that he will be in a better mood.

 

[OneEyedCats]

I used to have one, but I converted him

My DH never went on vacation growing up either. Now when we go take our son traveling to Disney and elsewhere, he sees what he missed out on. (Though sometimes I have to remind him to get a grip. You get to enjoy it now, so enough with the "woe-is-me, when I was a kid" act, buddy.)

He still isn't as addicted as I am, but give us another few years. He has a lot of catching up to do.

 

[baseballgal]

DH is not excited about upcoming trip in January but has finally agreed to a trip. (after 3 years of cajoling!) Kids will be 4 and almost 2 at time of trip. I am trying to plan everything as much as possible where hopefully we'll have a smooth trip and he'll be wanting to go back. It should be a low crowd week and hopefully the weather cooperates. Any tips or anything anyone else did that helped make their husband a Disney lover???

3 months, 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[anne thomas]

" THIS TRIP MEANS ALOT TO ME AND I WANT DS TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME" this is my 3rd or 4th warning that we (me/DS) are having fun so all family members (including him) better stand down. My head will spin around like Linda Blair if he pushes my buttons on this trip! He can sit by pool and read a book, go to the gym, sleep, whatever but rain on my parade and Mrs Hyde may just show up

 

[pepperw23]

My dh husband is very "anti-Disney" Since we have been there 4 times together, he has been there, done that. I now get creative : ) We went to Spring Training last year and we spent one day at Disney World. I am now planning a trip with my husband's best friend's girlfriend and her daughters in May! I learned that less is more! Try not to plan too much and he loves beer!

Hello! I am 43 and my DH is anti-Disney too...actually that is kind of strong. He just doesn't want to go again...same thing "been there done that." He doesn't care if we go, but I want him there too. I am trying to get him to agree to go to the Braves spring training. How did you DH like it? Is it worth the "risk"?

 

[LilSweetPeaPhoto]

I'm hoping my husband drinks the kool aid in a few weeks. His first disney trip was as at teen, camping out of the back of a truck camper. (in other words, not fun). We did both Disneyland and Disneyworld early in our marriage and he hated every second of it.

I've been able to take DD 3 times to WDW with my mom (when she was almost 3, almost 4 and almost 5). DS went on his first trip at 8mos. For our last trip my sister and her husband joined us. They commented how well planned and relaxing the trip was.

So after years and years of begging, DH has finally broken down and agreed to go. And I think I might be able to hook him. He is very much wrapped around our 6 year old's finger. And she loves Disney. I think once he sees just how happy she is, he may be hooked.

And if not.....well I'll have finally atleast gotten him to go once and share in the memories

 

[hsmamato2]

my kids and I are rabid fans of disney...DH has been dragged along more times than he cares to remember He enjoys himself more with a rental car,as he hates feeling 'confined' to Disney property
Split up for enjoyment when necessary- my DH gets sick of rides,lines,etc quickly. So when he's done,we split up,usually he hangs out at hotel, takes the car out,etc.
Dh loves to eat his way around WDW,so lots of places,snacks and reservations maybe even a dining plan, makes him happier.