DH not a Disney lover

[janc]

So I really enjoy DL. My husband not so much. Anyone else have this situation?

The last 3 visits its just been me and the kids. And my upcoming visit this fall is shaping up to be the same way.

I guess I shouldn't complain, he just says go and have fun. But it would be really nice to have him come with us.

He blames it on our dog, he doesn't feel comfortable having my folks watch her but I am sure the dog would be ok for a couple of days with out us.

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

My DH likes Disney, probably not as much as me. Infact he wanted to go somewhere else this summer (Yellowstone), but I threw in a day at Universal Studios so he's good to go again. LOL I promised Yellowstone for next year (we'll see LOL).

Does your DH like anything else in the area? Like the beach? Or does he like other amuesement parks like Six Flags or USH? I find bribing, oh I mean compromising to work pretty good!

Our dog stays with my Mom too when we go. She's fine, has a good doggy vacation there. LOL I'd do some talking to him and see what you can work out. Make sure he knows how you feel about having him come. Let him know it makes wonderful FAMILY memories with the kids to have both of their parents there. Good luck!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

My DH is a big Disney dork! He even goes there without us when he is in OC on business and we aren't along for the trip. GASP! I know! The nerve of him. The kids and I spend the days in the parks and he joins us when his meetings are over. Sometimes we are ready to go back to the hotel and he wants to stay. Doesn't he realize we are exhausted after playing all day?

 

[julieannbabe]

my boyfriend doesn't like Disney nor will he get on a airplane anymore - (last time was back in 1997 before i knew him).

So i travel to the USA on my own.

I have to have my Disney fix, you know!!

 

[tigergrad]

My DH doesn't like crowds. We have been to WDW several times and he always trudges through like a trooper. He does it for the kids. Usually after a couple of days he hangs out at the resort while I take the kids to the parks. He gets to relax and I get to have fun. Works for us. This summer we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary and we will be taking our 3 kids plus DSIL to Disneyland. DH is being a super sport.

 

[tinkermell]

Don't feel alone. My DH goes with me to DL to humor me, but then alot of the time, he is snooping around on his own looking for other things to do. He is really into cars, and there are alot of car stuff to do down there. The Pacific Coast Highway is a car lovers dream!

Anyways, that is how we do it.

I'm happy and so is he!

 

[DoomBugger]

Challenge his dog excuse by suggesting you bring the dog and leave him at the DL kennel club.

 

[boiseflyfisher]

Challenge his dog excuse by suggesting you bring the dog and leave him at the DL kennel club.

Or better yet, bring them both and leave both of them there.

 

[janc]

Challenge his dog excuse by suggesting you bring the dog and leave him at the DL kennel club.

Thats not a bad idea, I'll have to bring it up to him.

Crowds, waiting in line and heat just irratate him. As much as I want him to come down and enjoy Disney it would probably be like having an overgrown and cranky toddler on my hands.

 

[tinkermell]

Or better yet, bring them both and leave both of them there.

 

[fairycat]

That sounds exactly like DH and I!!! Though we have since lost our sweet baby he still doesn't really want to go. The difference for us is that I have an AP and live more locally and have tons of Disney fan friends so its easier for me to just ditch him hehehe!

Honestly I find that though its nice to go with DH I tend to find it a bit more work as I feel I have to "entertain" him the whole day, in a way to prove to him DLR is the best. I find it so much easier to leave him home to do his thing while I go with disney lovers. I think you and the kids should go and have a great time and maybe then do a camping trip or some family vacation you can take the dog and your DH!

 

[DoomBugger]

One good thing about bringing the dog along is that the Disney non-lover can have something to go do throughout the day because the dog needs to be taken out every few hours for bathroom duties, of which there is a small area for that. It might be something he can look forward to and use as a diversion and also I'm sure he loves the dog so it might be fun for him.

Seal the deal by suggesting that at some point during the day he has your blessing to hop on the Monorail and go to the ESPNzone for a beer and sports score update.

 

[Hound 109]

Or better yet, bring them both and leave both of them there.

Mrs. Hound is barely in the parks half of the time.... when we visit.

Does the DL Kennel Club (DLKC?) have Concierge??

perhaps Spa discounts for AP holders? (or for "hounds")??

 

[bumbershoot]

Thats not a bad idea, I'll have to bring it up to him.

Crowds, waiting in line and heat just irratate him. As much as I want him to come down and enjoy Disney it would probably be like having an overgrown and cranky toddler on my hands.

Heck, I don't like those things either!

We went December 5-9 last year and it wasn't *hot*, and there were few crowds. That combined with excellent use of touring plans involving Fast Pass, and being "allowed" to sit things out if he wanted to could help to make him much happier. He could just sit and people-watch!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

He could just sit and people-watch!

People watching is one of my favorite Disney attractions!

 

[janc]

After 20 years I know that DH is more of a homebody then a traveler. I have never let that stop me and the kids though.

We, (the kids and I) have visited his folks more in 20yrs then he has.

For him relaxation is being home and watching tv or movies.

I am just glad he indulges my love for Disney.

He has made one trip with us but it was way back in 1997. I would just like one last big family trip. Our older kids are 19 and 17 and youngest is 5. The older two still like Disney but with the oldest working now and the 17 is planning on joining the Marines after high school I just don't see very many more big family trips for all of us.

Tried to explain that too him but vacations just aren't for him I guess.

 

[Brady's Mom]

That is soooo hard!! Our oldest is 19 and we are taking our last big family trip with him before he leaves the US for 2 years. I am glad for the chance to make some more memories.

We are going with really good friends of ours - would the idea of including friends work for your husband. Another guy perhaps? Just a thought. I think my DH is excited to go with our family and our friends. Although he is a real homebody too.

Good luck with being able to work things out with your husband! And if he doesn't end up going - at least you will have great memories with your kids.

 

[nutshell]

So I really enjoy DL. My husband not so much. Anyone else have this situation?

The last 3 visits its just been me and the kids. And my upcoming visit this fall is shaping up to be the same way.

I guess I shouldn't complain, he just says go and have fun. But it would be really nice to have him come with us.

He blames it on our dog, he doesn't feel comfortable having my folks watch her but I am sure the dog would be ok for a couple of days with out us.

Is he like this with most activities or just Disney? As a dad, I want to tell him to suck it up and go with the family.

 

[tkitty]

My DH has never gone to DL with us. We grew up in So Cal and had our share of visits, but he never caught the Disney bug like me. He also is bad in crowds, and nobody needs to be around anyone cranky, while at Disney!
Luckily our DD loves anything Disney, so we plan trips together. We are working on training DDs 2 little ones right and taking them when we can.