Calling all who have Non Disney loving significant other

[anne thomas]

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[JerseyKate]

I used my son as the excuse as to why we should go to WDW. Also, DH LOVES camping and since we own a travel trailer, I insisted that we should definitely camp at Disney even though I really would have rather stayed in one of the WDW resorts. We went in May 2010 and I know he was glad to have gone to see our son have his first disney experience, but I know he personally did not completely enjoy it. I will be bringing my son back to WDW in November for his 2nd trip without DH and he is being very supportive.

 

[tlaw66]

my dw hates Diseny she once was a cast member and said once you have worked there the fun is done. Flash ti today ny dd7 had questionary in school and said her dream was to meet Auora. So that was my chance and now we are going. I told my dw we are going wit or witout you and the thought was too temping to not go hey a vacation is a vacation and the pools are nice and Orlando has more then Diseny.

 

[AnnicaJ]

OP, tanks for posting this question. I've got a somewhat similar problem. Me and the former hubby were the only Disney nuts among family and friends. Since we are no longer married I've either got to make my friends understand the magic of a Disney vacation or just go on my own

 

[anne thomas]

I have planned for many taxi rides, buses would get him to up close and personal with the masses.

I hope more people share their tricks

 

[anne thomas]

I used my son as the excuse as to why we should go to WDW. Also, DH LOVES camping and since we own a travel trailer, I insisted that we should definitely camp at Disney even though I really would have rather stayed in one of the WDW resorts. We went in May 2010 and I know he was glad to have gone to see our son have his first disney experience, but I know he personally did not completely enjoy it. I will be bringing my son


Anything that you would have done different?

 

[anne thomas]

my dw hates Diseny she once was a cast member and said once you have worked there the fun is done. Flash ti today ny dd7 had questionary in school and said her dream was to meet Auora. So that was my chance and now we are going. I told my dw we are going wit or witout you and the thought was too temping to not go hey a vacation is a vacation and the pools are nice and Orlando has more then Diseny.

Looks like she would have great tips for you

 

[anne thomas]

OP, tanks for posting this question. I've got a somewhat similar problem. Me and the former hubby were the only Disney nuts among family and friends. Since we are no longer married I've either got to make my friends understand the magic of a Disney vacation or just go on my own

I know there are all kinds of Disney meets and I have read many who go solo look for them on all forums,

 

[AnnicaJ]

To say that my friends don't care about being pixie dusted would be too mild. They simply hate the whole thing!

A couple of years ago two of my friends actually cancelled a trip we were planning together just because the former hubby suggested that we would end the trip with a couple of days at Disneyland. They blamed it all on "pixie dust allergy".
In the end I did that trip myself this summer without any of them and I had a blast.

Although it would be a lot more fun to have someone to share the experience with, especially the long and boring flight from Stockholm to Orlando, I have booked a solo cruise on the Fantasy for next December. The way I see it, the other guests on the ship are just friends I have not met yet.

But what is really the best tactic to win the Disney haters over? The only one that's showed a positive reaction to being "force fed" pictures and anecdotes from my previous trips is my 10 yo nephew. His parents aren't too fond of it though

 

[ispeakdisney]

My DH is not a big fan but goes almost every year with me and our family. BUT! I think he has drank the koolaid. He was looking at a bush in the front yard yesterday and out of the blue! Thought he could make a Mickey head out of it.

 

[disneygal58]

As a single mom, I took my girls to Disney as often as possible. They are now 26 and 28 and I have been married to a great guy for almost 3 years. He has never been to Disney and has agreed to go for a week prior to our cruise out of Miami. I booked the trip to coincide with Food and Wine festival, plan to leave the commando schedule behind and take it at a slower pace. My daughters are coming along (one is bringing her Disney "virgin" boyfriend). I am excited to see if he gets the bug or at the very least understands my passion for the World!

 

[Sweettears]

Depends on the degree of dislike. My wife can take it or leave it but wouldn't choose to go there. I'm fortunate to have three grown children who are fans (one is an addict like me). I've been fortunate to visit WDW with my kids in between visits with my wife (about every three or four years is good for her).

I would stay away from commando touring and maybe let the non-disneyite go back to the resort to do whatever during mid-day.

The best solution is to try a solo trip for me (if my kids can't make it ),

 

[canadianmom2three]

Ok, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that BOTH DH and I were 'non-disney loving' people at one time. We had been to Florida many times, and had 3 young children, but we had NO plans to ever go to Disney, esp. DH. We were convinced it was too commercialized, and would be crowded and unenjoyable. Our in-laws (not really knowing our anti-disney views) booked us a family vacation which they generously paid for, so we agreed to go. Our first visit was in August and despite us being completely sweaty the entire time, and enduring rain almost every day, and my poor MIL being super sick, we had a blast, and were completely converted. We went back the very next year, and convinced my parents to join us. We are now planning our third trip, and DH was actually the one to suggest it this time! What won us over was the cleanliness of the parks, the beautiful resorts, the dedication of the staff, the attention to detail, and the fact that when you are at disney, you do not need to worry about anything, you can just relax and enjoy the magic. Hopefully your DH will have fun!!

 

[Brit_Jude]

Is there anything available at Disney that Hubby likes to do. For example mine loves golf, so I bribe him with a couple of rounds of Disney golf while we are there. He loves the Florida golf courses and the Disney ones.

Does he like the Star Wars Movies, Indiana Jones etc maybe DHS could be your first park just so that he can see that it is not all fairies and pixie dust. It also has Toy Story Mania and lots of Toy Story character interactions for your Daughter. It also has the car stunt show, backlot tour - more guy stuff.

Does he like beer, you could have a little beer tasting round the world at EPCOT. Does he like a certain type of food, eg. steak, if so check out the dining forum and book some of the restaurants that serve that food and make a game of rating the best place to get that food.

What I am saying is try to think of what he likes and then plan some activities that he will enjoy too.

Disney is so much more than rides and princesses and I think a lot of people who have not been there don't get that.

 

[anne thomas]

To say that my friends don't care about being pixie dusted would be too mild. They simply hate the whole thing!

A couple of years ago two of my friends actually cancelled a trip we were planning together just because the former hubby suggested that we would end the trip with a couple of days at Disneyland. They blamed it all on "pixie dust allergy".
In the end I did that trip myself this summer without any of them and I had a blast.

Although it would be a lot more fun to have someone to share the experience with, especially the long and boring flight from Stockholm to Orlando, I have booked a solo cruise on the Fantasy for next December. The way I see it, the other guests on the ship are just friends I have not met yet.

But what is really the best tactic to win the Disney haters over? The only one that's showed a positive reaction to being "force fed" pictures and anecdotes from my previous trips is my 10 yo nephew. His parents aren't too fond of it though

A cruise....now that would be a fun solo trip, yep just friends you haven't met yet

 

[anne thomas]

My DH is not a big fan but goes almost every year with me and our family. BUT! I think he has drank the koolaid. He was looking at a bush in the front yard yesterday and out of the blue! Thought he could make a Mickey head out of it.

Oh I am so jealous!!! I hope DH drinks the koolaid, that would be true pixie dust magic

 

[anne thomas]

As a single mom, I took my girls to Disney as often as possible. They are now 26 and 28 and I have been married to a great guy for almost 3 years. He has never been to Disney and has agreed to go for a week prior to our cruise out of Miami. I booked the trip to coincide with Food and Wine festival, plan to leave the commando schedule behind and take it at a slower pace. My daughters are coming along (one is bringing her Disney "virgin" boyfriend). I am excited to see if he gets the bug or at the very least understands my passion for the World!

When you get back you have to tell me what created magic or tragic moments, anything you think non disney lover should avoid, if all fails you can hopefully tell me where to get DH the strongest drinks

 

[anne thomas]

Depends on the degree of dislike. My wife can take it or leave it but wouldn't choose to go there. I'm fortunate to have three grown children who are fans (one is an addict like me). I've been fortunate to visit WDW with my kids in between visits with my wife (about every three or four years is good for her).

I would stay away from commando touring and maybe let the non-disneyite go back to the resort to do whatever during mid-day.

The best solution is to try a solo trip for me (if my kids can't make it ),

Absolutely no commando touring and I have mentioned over and over when he gets tired he can go rest, drink at the bar, read a book....anything, I hope he does that rather than torture me the entire day.

 

[anne thomas]

Ok, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that BOTH DH and I were 'non-disney loving' people at one time. We had been to Florida many times, and had 3 young children, but we had NO plans to ever go to Disney, esp. DH. We were convinced it was too commercialized, and would be crowded and unenjoyable. Our in-laws (not really knowing our anti-disney views) booked us a family vacation which they generously paid for, so we agreed to go. Our first visit was in August and despite us being completely sweaty the entire time, and enduring rain almost every day, and my poor MIL being super sick, we had a blast, and were completely converted. We went back the very next year, and convinced my parents to join us. We are now planning our third trip, and DH was actually the one to suggest it this time! What won us over was the cleanliness of the parks, the beautiful resorts, the dedication of the staff, the attention to detail, and the fact that when you are at disney, you do not need to worry about anything, you can just relax and enjoy the magic. Hopefully your DH will have fun!!

You were pixie dusted!!! Oh I so hope I our trip can be fun!!

 

[anne thomas]

Is there anything available at Disney that Hubby likes to do. For example mine loves golf, so I bribe him with a couple of rounds of Disney golf while we are there. He loves the Florida golf courses and the Disney ones.

Does he like the Star Wars Movies, Indiana Jones etc maybe DHS could be your first park just so that he can see that it is not all fairies and pixie dust. It also has Toy Story Mania and lots of Toy Story character interactions for your Daughter. It also has the car stunt show, backlot tour - more guy stuff.

Does he like beer, you could have a little beer tasting round the world at EPCOT. Does he like a certain type of food, eg. steak, if so check out the dining forum and book some of the restaurants that serve that food and make a game of rating the best place to get that food.

What I am saying is try to think of what he likes and then plan some activities that he will enjoy too.

Disney is so much more than rides and princesses and I think a lot of people who have not been there don't get that.

No golf or Star Wars, or rides but beer is a must so if he begins to torture me he will be drinking around the world alright and any other place I can get one....then he be hung over and we will tour on I want him to have some magic but if he won't have fun......his trip might be a blur