DH is not a fan....

[yeheyprincex2]

"Do you like Disney" is a vetting question I use on all first dates. I see what their reaction is. If it's a flat out dismissal of all things Disney, then they are dismissed from the date. If they think its for kids but still somewhat fun, I can probably mold them.

A love for theme parks is a big common denominator me and my DH. Our first vacation together was to sea world and Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.
A few years later it was his idea to go to Orlando been backs for years ever since. We have season passes for our local Six flags and our boys love going.
In 20 years, my future DIL's will have to be Disney fans lol

 

[mickeyluv'r]

After many trips, being too much on the go is still a challenge for us as well! It helps if I do a little more of the leg work, so to speak. But DH has found parts he likes- he loves keeping track of FP times and getting 4th FP.

I also find spending a little more (though maybe not current WDW pricing) helped in the past. like having our own rental car vs. waiting for buses. (Or just splurge for one mid trip taxi). hotels offer all kinds of little luxuries to make less work for you- look at some options. Like upgraded room location.

We tend now to stay more at deluxes and eat at least one dinner at our hotel (TS). We also do NOT do any extras really, and cut WAY back on total ADR's. (thanks no show fee!) With less ADR's, there is less rushing to be some place by a certain time. I've never done a dessert party, prepaid Fantasmic package, etc. Those are all things you MUST do once they are prepaid. YUCK! We prefer to go where the wind blows us.

We try to be roughly in the parks by 9:20ish, but don't beat ourselves up to make RD. On the other hand, we use PM hours. We find them much more relaxing than AM hours. In PM, crowds are going DOWN. In AM they are going up, and it is more stressful trying to beat the rush. (Yet somehow, rushing for ONE last ride on Space MTn is no problem just before park close)

Recently, I rushed from IoA to make dessert hour at our US hotel. I was speed walking in flip flops and getting some pretty funny looks. Who is this crazy lady rushing around AFTER all the parks have closed? Doesn't she know MORNING is the time to rush?

(Oh, we love FotLA at US! No rushing, minimal waiting) Since you only had one trip, maybe you did try a bit too hard to do it all. that is common. Focus more on a few faves this time around. or go for fewer days... or maybe less hours per day in the parks.

 

[yeheyprincex2]

I don't have a problem getting my DH to Disney, it beach only vacations he does not like, so I can understand wanting to do some thing and he has no interest.
I compromise with him by return to beaches I know he will tolerate, I don't force the issue of getting in the water, I find a boat activity we can do, find restaurants that will appeal to him. Ask what he would like to do F&W, a particular restaurant, other Disney activity, non Disney activity. good luck

 

[JimmyV]

I think that my answer might be different if the family had not already been to WDW. I would fall into the: "try to persuade him", or even the "go without him" camp. But I really can't see any good reason to go back to a place that the family has already been if certain members of the family are not only "not excited" about the trip, but outright hostile to the idea of going. There are too many places in this world to see. And many, many of them hold a fascination for an 8 year old that Disney can only hope to begin to capture. This idea that "my kid will only be in this age bracket for short time, so we need to max out on WDW while she is young" idea ignores the fact that in so doing, she would be missing out on every other adventure in the world that holds the attention of an 8 year old. Give something else a try, and then everyone in the family will have something with which to compare to WDW. Afterwards, you and your husband can sit down and compare notes and decide what is the better option for your family: 1) Back to WDW; 2) Back to the place you just came from; or 3) Something else entirely.

 

[scrhsa]

My husband used to fuss and whine every time my daughter and I would talk about Disney. Granted we talked/talk about Disney A LOT. He finally cooled off on the complaining when I told him that we talked about Disney less than he talks about football. I put it into context for him

 

[disneymagicgirl]

My DH is not a fan. However, we have come to a compromise...we get a WDW/DCL annual family trip and he gets to go see Widespread Panic a few times per year. Win-Win for everyone!

I do try to plan some down time for him while we are at WDW since we usually have 8-10 days. He golfs, goes to the gym, goes over to ESPN zone to watch football while I take the kids to the pool, etc. Seems to help.

 

[avic77]

My DH is not a fan of Disney so I deal with that every time I want to plan a trip. My DH won’t stay home/let us go without him, so he comes along grudgingly. I do all the planning because DH has no interest. I make sure we spend a good amount of time in his favorite park (Epcot) and have several opportunities to ride his favorite rides (Soarin and Spaceship Earth). I make sure we go to the Rainforest Cafe because it has been a tradition he enjoys and we no longer have any at home I give him the freedom to stay in the room if he wants, or go off on his own, while we hit the park or the pool or whatever but mostly he stays with us. I remind him that any complaining he does ruins the trip for me and so if he opts to come along then he needs to not complain in my earshot.

Sounds JUST like my DH

 

[phillymummer]

My hubby is not a fan either. He has a very hectic job with long hours and prefers a vacation that does not require a lot of rushing around and long days. Pretty much the opposite of Disney! We have gone twice. Our upcoming trip will be the last for awhile bc he simply does not enjoy it. I even tried to get him to stay home for this trip but he wants to go bc we are also doing US for HP.
He actually prefers to NOT have anything to do with the planning. I ask him where he wants to eat and that's about all the input he gives. He let's me do the rest.