DH is a nonbeliever-- help!

[luvmyboys]

Anyone else have a DH (or DW) that is an "Uncle Scrooge?" If so, how did you convince them that a WDW vacation is worth the expense? My DH has never had the opportunity to experience "the Magic," and thinks I am a nutcase for being so excited (i.e. willing to part with his hard-earned money) for, and I quote, "a stupid amusement park."

AMUSEMENT PARK?!!??? Poor, deprived man. If I can convince him to give it a shot, I know he will be a Disney convert.

Any tips, suggestions would be greatly, desperately appreciated!

 

[tikkipoo]

I just pouted and cried until I got my way. Give that a try!

 

[smoochie]

Well, I wouldn't say he is a scrooge because we went 2 times with my family within 1 year. But when I ask him when he wants to go back, he says not for at least a year or a year and a half. Even though I get dissapointed, I know he is right because it is a big expense. But WORTH IT>

 

[conciergekelly]

I would suggest that you book some kind of a tour. Maybe a segway tour at epcot, the train tour at the magic kingdom, behind the scenes tour, snorkling in the tank at living seas.

 

[lisametairie]

My DH is dreading the days until we leave for our trip May 10th. He is agonizing over having to walk through WDW for 7 days even though our children 11,8,and 2, have never been and we haven't been since we were kids ourselves. I know once we get there he will change his mind except for the griping over how much the food cost.LOL I planned my trip a year in advance and actually got mailed a postcard with a pin on it so I could get a great rate at the POP. I shopped around and got the best deal and planned everything on my own. Then I took my money and paid on it a little at a time until it was done. My DH has a wonderful life never does a load of laundry, never watches kids, never picksup behind himselfetc... But is very good to me so I just told him we are going so suck it up and get over it. I've paid my dues and this nanny, maid, teacher, carpooling, full time job holding, waking up at 2am because the kids are sick mom really needs a break.LOL Good Luck

 

[luvmyboys]

My DH has a wonderful life never does a load of laundry, never watches kids, never picksup behind himselfetc...

I've paid my dues and this nanny, maid, teacher, carpooling, full time job holding, waking up at 2am because the kids are sick mom really needs a break.LOL Good Luck

Was your DH perhaps an identical twin separated at birth? Because you seem to describing my DH perfectly.... (and me too!!!)

Thanks for sharing your story-- I too am trying to plan/bargain hunt/take care of all details so he doesn't have to worry, but he is still not 100% committed to the idea.

 

[maureen4200040]

Tell your husband that you and the kids will go first for investigation purposes, and you will report directly back to him just how bad and very expensive everything is .

That will prove him right, and get you and the kids a holiday you so richly deserve.

 

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

All I can say is "Thank God I have DH!" He was excited to go on our first trip and has been hooked on WDW ever since.

Now my mom and dad, that is another story. We tried and tried to get them to go with us. "No, I don't think I would like it" "No, it is too expensive" "It just doesn't appeal to me".

I finally bribed them (wore them down really) to go by getting my dad a RPDE as a Christmas gift and I bought my mom a park hopper pass

So now they are planning their 4th trip with us this summer!!

 

[txgirl]

Do you think he can see this trip through the eyes of his children? I think when he sees their excitement and wonder he will love having that wonderful experience with his family.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

My DH enjoyed our first Disney trip but he wasn't overly excited about our second. His favorite line was "how much is this costing me". For some reason though when we got to WDW on the first day of our second trip a ton of pixie dust fell on him and he became a "believer". I don't question it, just enjoy it. We're now not only doing an annual trip but this year we'll actually be going twice because DH decided to run the Disney marathon. So there is hope.

 

[Christy]

luvmyboys-My DH was the same way before we went-I planned and saved, starting 11 months before we were actually going. As the trip got closer, he got more into it and started getting excited. We all had a wonderful time, and he talked it up to everyone afterwards!

 

[fran99999]

My DH was/is the same. Tells me every time i plan a vacation " we aren't going to disney again!" Last year I had to work 1/2 day so I had the driver pick him and DS6 up at home and then me then 2DD at school. Well when he and DS6 came into work to tell me the car was there He looked more excited about the trip than my DS who was jumping all around. As I cleaned up my desk DH was telling everyone that would listen how "We go every year. You should talk to Fran she will plan it all out for you. It doesnt cost as much as you would think.

When I got back from vacation everyone thought I lost it my DH loves to go to disney and proceeded to tell me what he said They also told me DH seemed more excited than DS6. Guess he does have the pixie dust in him just tries to hide it from me so he can complain.

I will listen to the complaining as long as I get to go. He even told me this year to buy myself and DS AP's so we can go for weekend trips --- for MNSSHP and MVMCP and I should look now for airfare for FEB and April vacation. Now I know I am an accountant so I get to play with $$ all day but they dont let me take it home I keep telling him.