Does anyone go to Disney without DH?

[jjarman]

We are a family of 4, but my DH does not enjoy Disney like me. Says it costs too much money and says it is not relaxing for him. We all went in June(even my DH), but next time I may just take the kids with me by myself. Has anyone ever done this and how did the trip turn out? I am planning on taking the kids in October 2007 for the Halloween party, and my DH is welcome to come, but sometimes I just wish he would stay home since all he does is gripe and complain about our trip when we are there. Says he has too much work to do at the office and should be at home, says everything costs too much, it is too hot, etc. My DS are 9 and 5 now and they LOVED Disney when they were there. We watch the Disney programs on Discovery and Travel Channels and whenever Mickey shows up on the TV, my DS5 says "When can we go back?". I think childhood is too short, and I want my kids to experience Disney as much as they can. Troubles fade away when we are there! Just want to know if anyone else has a spouse that just doesn't get it and goes to Disney anyway?

Hey. Are we committing bigamy here? I swear you are married to my husband. He went with us, me and DS, a few years ago. He liked it but as we were nearing home he said he didn't want to go back. I could have turned around right then and driven the 11 hours back. LOL. Our last trip was March, 2005 and it was just me and DS then 14. We had more fun without DH. I love my husband dearly but I have accepted the fact that he is not a Disney person. There are a few out there. DS, now 16, and I are planning our next trip next March without DH. I have told DH several times he is more than welcome to come with us but so far he says no. And that is just fine with me. I am even hoping that when I make a trip with my brother's family that DB will stay. He is not a Disney person I don't think and DSIL and I would have a lot more fun without him I am afraid.

 

[exwdwcm]

Yes! DH is not a huge disney fan, but is tolerant of my obsession. I think he was pissed at disney when I moved to FL for 4 months to do the college program....lol

Out of all the trips I have done, DH only came on one (we have no kids, we went with my family- sisters etc.). That was 10 years ago and was fine from what I remember. But my most recent family trips, I left him behind- the last 3x! My family gets loud, crazy and overly excited, myself included and he gets annoyed! so i knew I would have more fun with just my parents, sisters and cousins (all late 20s-50s). I didn't have to worry about making sure he was entertained or happy.

But now I got him to agree to an alone trip next month for free dining, his first one in 10 years. I think we will have a blast and I am hoping he likes it so much that when we have children (trying now!) he will be on board taking them as a family!

 

[mommic32]

Absolutely!

We were at Disney last May and 4 months later I took my 2 daughter, 9 &11 by myself.... And had a BLAST! Much easier with out him,, the kids listened better with out him there and there was NO fighting between the 2 girls!
I would do it again hands down! I am upset that we are not going back for free dinning this years, since that was when I took the girls last year and we did MNSSHP... Do it,,, It is a memory you will never forget...

 

[DaisyD]

Always! DH only likes to go every 5 years or so. I like to go twice a year. He stays home and watches the house and pets and I go with my DDs and my mom. We have a wonderful time, just us girls! It isn't like DH is missing out on anything as he goes twice a year on golf trips and I love that too!

 

[Harvest02]

WOW!!! I can't believe all the responses I am getting on this thread! I guess I am not alone on this problem of my "husband doesn't get Disney"!!! I am glad there are others who are willing to take the kids and grandkids alone without their significant other! I would miss my DH also, but I have come to the conclusion that he will NEVER be as crazy about Disney as I am. I plan on treating my kids to the wonders of Disney with or without him!!! Now, my only other dilemma is where to stay next time: at ASMo again or move up to a moderate!!!!

 

[darlene9947]

Go for a mod!! I love CBR. Staying at POFQ next month!!

 

[eliza61]

My DH works at an oil refinery and after Hurricane Katrina there was no way he could get time off for vacation and there was no way I was cancelling a family vacation we had been looking forward to all year. My DH was a little bummed he couldn't go, but didn't want our boys missing out so off we went. It was fabulous, different but just as magical. You'll have a great time by yourselves especially if you don't have to drag along some one who really rather not be there. Go for it.

 

[ainmama2001]

No, but it sounds like a darn fine idea!!!!!

 

[arielsleepingbeauty]

I have gone 2 times without him and 2 times with him. Can you guess which years were the better ones? Although he loves being with us, he really isn't into crowds or watching parades. I am not even sure why he came the last time seeing as though 2 years prior, he didn't not enjoy it. I kept telling him before we went that he would probably have a better time staying home and golf, watch sports, hang out with his friends, etc. The times that i didn't bring my DH, i went with my sister, her kids and my mom. We had a blast!! Next year we are going back and DH will stay home and do what he should have done this time!!

 

[GoofyBaseballMom26]

My DH is a BIG OLE DISNEY SCROOGE My DS (20) try to go every year and we have a blast. Much more fun without him (and I'm not being mean, just truthful). I don't know what I'm going to do when DS can't go anymore, quess I'll just have to go by myself.

Go, don't look back and have a ball. Take lots of pictures to show DH and take him a nice souvenier that he will really like. You and your children will make wonderful memories together.

 

[Disney Girlie-Wirlie]

DH and I last went to WDW together for our honeymoon in May 05.

Since then I went back in October of last year with my Dtwin, again for one day in January and we will be going together AGAIN this October.
My sister and I really enjoy going together, it's the mutual admiration we have for WDW and it's a bonding experience for us, so we don't mind.
I have a good time when I go with DH as well, but it's not the same, he doesn't appreciate it the way my sister does.
I would LOVE to go sometime with just me, my sister, and my mom but I'll have to take a good amount of time off in order to do that since my mom doesn't fly. We would have to drive down. But still, that would be really nice b/c my mom is like me and my sister, we just can't get enough of the World.

 

[samc]

We are a family of 4, but my DH does not enjoy Disney like me. Says it costs too much money and says it is not relaxing for him. We all went in June(even my DH), but next time I may just take the kids with me by myself. Has anyone ever done this and how did the trip turn out? I am planning on taking the kids in October 2007 for the Halloween party, and my DH is welcome to come, but sometimes I just wish he would stay home since all he does is gripe and complain about our trip when we are there. Says he has too much work to do at the office and should be at home, says everything costs too much, it is too hot, etc. My DS are 9 and 5 now and they LOVED Disney when they were there. We watch the Disney programs on Discovery and Travel Channels and whenever Mickey shows up on the TV, my DS5 says "When can we go back?". I think childhood is too short, and I want my kids to experience Disney as much as they can. Troubles fade away when we are there! Just want to know if anyone else has a spouse that just doesn't get it and goes to Disney anyway?

WOW....if I didn't know better I'd think I'd written this myself.....my DH is exactly the same way.....my DS and I have been to WDW with DH twice and 4 times by ourselves....it's just more enjoyable when everyone is happy to be there!!

 

[ejhall]

I travel w/o my DH, usually once a year (sometimes twice). My DH does not enjoy travelling because he hates to fly, he travels a lot for work, he hates being cooped up in a car for very long and we both hate to have to board our dogs!!! When DH and I do travel together it is short trips, not more than 3-4 hours from home, to go camping. That way we can take our dogs (aka furry-four-footed children) with us! I completely understand and respect his feelings on the matter, but I do enjoy traveling! So when I want to travel I grab my mom and off we go! We have cruised together twice and have another cruise on the books, as well as our first mother/daughter trip to the World in Sept! Mom has never been, and I've only been for two days, so we're both really looking forward to it!!!

 

[lpandorf]

In both 2004 and 2005 I took my DD to WDW. She was 4 and 5. This year we are going and am adding DS 3 to the trip. I am a little nervous about taking both the kids alone but my husband does not want to come. He walks with a cane - has a disability so makes it hard for him to get around. Even without that issue, though he grumbles about cost and how much it is. But says if we want to go please have a blast without him. Just posted yesterday about where to stay with two kids and getting great feedback.

DD and I had a great time both years. I agree, they are only young a short amount of time and want them experience Disney. I will never forget the trip last year while watching Spectromagic parage when Michaela took my hand and looked up at me and said Mommy, this is the best night of my entire life, I will never forget it and almost one year later she is still talking about it. My parents can't believe I am going again this year (and Mom is a big Disney fan) thinks I should try something new. But yes, cares seem to melt away and I feel as if I am in a different world.

Have fun - can't wait for our trip in Nov!
Lisa

 

[blestmom]

Yep! I've gone 3 times now with just the kids. I have 5 kids, 8-16. The first time I went alone was 3 years ago, and have gone every year since then. DH is a teacher and not into Disney, so he tells me to take the kids and go have fun. The first two times I stayed on site, because I was nervous about renting a car alone and all that, but last time we stayed off-site, and I rented a car by myself, and we had a blast! Next January we're going again, trying a pool home. It's been a lot of fun. You'll have a great time.

 

[kmadams]

Just my son and I have headed to WDW twice now. A year ago over spring break my daughter went to Spain and my husband didn't really want to go so we left him at home. This last spring my daughter, who is in college now, went to Florida on a class trip and my husband still was not thrilled about going so my son (who is now 16) and I went alone again.

I can't begin to put into words what a great time we had. It was a wonderful experience to have that time together with him. As he gets ready to head off to college who knows if we'll ever get that again?? We just enjoyed doing whatever we wanted (my husband and daughter are "high maintenance") so these trips were very relaxed! I will always treasure the memories.

 

[liveforthemagic]

Me and DD will be venturing to the world alone in just a few months!

I am going to have to watch for all the single parents with kids there....I never noticed before.

We can't wait to get our nails done, do all the shows, lay at the beach at CBR as long as we want! And think of all the time we'll save not standing in line for Stitch!

 

[Dixie Luvr 98]

Yep! Most trips have been without him. He says he enjoys going, but he sure doesn't act like it when he's there He never relaxes and it rubs off on the rest of us.

The first time I took the kids alone, I was very nervous. Now we prefer going without him. The first question my kids ask about a planned trip is, "Dad's not going is he?"

 

[Claudia Kellenberger]

Oh My Yes ! I have had six annual SOLO visits to WDW. We don't have any children or grandchildren. I don't have any sisters to go with, and I sure wish I did. My DH is considerably older than I am. DH and I had 4 annual visits to WDW, starting in December 1993. DH turned out to be a constant complainer, and he really got sick of WDW, and taking any vacation at all.

When I had the idea to go solo, he thought it was a good idea, too !

This time around, we have a different plan; some might call it crazy.

The next trip to WDW is January 21st. DH is going to fly out with me. He wants to see all the new things at Epcot, especially Soarin'. He's only going to spend one and a half days with me. He gets to see Epcot, and he gets to go home before he gets "cranky". I get the pleasure of his company for a short while, then I will have 4 more nights, solo. And our 2 precious cats will only have to be alone for a day and three quarters !

This should work as long as we don't have any big snowstorms to delay flights.

 

[GoofyGirlnPrincessV]

DH has stayed home the past 3 trips. I only live a few hours southwest of Disney so I take the kids up by myself. The first trip was the hardest, I had never driven more than 40 minutes anywhere by myself.

There were a few moments on that trip I really doubted myself, but I sucked it up and dd & I had a good trip. We called DH a couple times a day so she didn't miss him to much.

I would love DH to come on our two upcoming trips but that depends on his work schedule.