Convincing arguments

[DisParker1978]

We need help!! It looks like we will be making our annual trip to the world this year in september. We would really love to have a couple of friends of ours join us but they are on the fence. Without being overbearing we need some help convincing them to join us! One of them i do not think has ever been and the others last trip to the world was over 10 years ago so does that really even count?

I think there is hesitation because they just had a baby this past December and she only works part time. They are making a new budget and are not sure if they can do it. We picked september in hopes of the free dining promotion. If this hits im sure that would be a tremendous help.

 

[Tinkmom75]

If it's not in their budget they may not be able to go, but it doesn't have to be too expensive. They could stay offsite and bring their own food to the parks. Check out the budget board for good ideas on keeping the cost down.

 

[TwistofLemon]

Why do you want them to go ? Read some threads here on these boards. You can find PLENTY that are horror stories about traveling with family or friends. If they don't want to go, chances are they won't enjoy the trip. Not to mention, it's easier to navigate any park with fewer people.

It's great to do things with friends, but this might not be the best vacation.

I guess if you're really good friends and have lots of experiences with them, it could work and be a fun time for everyone.

I tend to doubt it.

Be careful what you wish for.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

That's a tough one. I try not to convince anyone to go to Disney because then if it doesn't live up to their expectations, you usually ending up being the bad guy. I lay out all the pros and cons and then let people approach me about traveling together. We've traveled with friends many times to Disney. More often than not when friends opted not to go, money or the thought of traveling with very young children put them off. Some things you just may not be able to sway them on. If your friends are truly on the fence, then I think that the free dining would be enough to sway them.

 

[msmayor]

Honestly, if you've asked once or twice and they remain not interested, I wouldn't press.

If your instincts about their hesitation is right (new baby and limited funds) they may be uncomfortable discussing their finances and saying "No, we can't afford it". Continuing to ask them, or trying to 'convince' them to say yes could really have an adverse effect on your friendship.

 

[Candikayne]

Be sure to explain to any one that you are inviting to Disney...what a trip like this really entails....especially if you're like me and like to hit the parks early.

I invited my Mother-in-law and Sis-in-law last year...and the trip was a success. They still talk about it to this day. It was their first time. I did however stress a few things ahead of time (comfortable shoes, sun block, hitting the parks early, etc.). This way they knew exactly what to expect. I even made their ADRs.....at same time as mines....but at different tables. This way they had the option to cancel if they wanted.

It is important for your traveling companions to be fully aware of what a trip with you entails. That can make or break a good time.