Ever been to WDW without DH or DW?

[jenfur]

I haven't. I have never been away from DH except for maybe overnight when he works 3rd shift and we have been together 6 years. Now he has told me he will have to stay at home when we go to WDW in December because his mother is getting too bad to stay alone for that long (she has Alzheimer's early stage) I will be gone a week and will be gone on his birthday as well. If thats not bad enough his brother just passed away yesterday from cancer. I REALLY want to go but I was also looking forward to staying at the Poly with my DH, he needs a the vacation! For those of you have went without your spouse how did you do it?

I already made him promise to take a trip down there just the two of us in January or sometime close to that for just a couple of days and we fly down (which we have never done) I want to stay at the Poly with him and maybe get a concierge room or at the least a good lagoon view (we will be GV this time) I also promised to ride anything he wanted me to which is a BIG thing for me cause I don't ride anything my DS (3yr) can get on. I also plan to have his birthday presents delivered to him everday of the week and call him nightly BUT I STILL FEEL AWEFUL!!! He will be all alone "babysitting" while I am goofying off with the kids.

 

[donmil723]

I am so sorry that your DH feels he cannot go with you to WDW. Sounds as if he really needs to get away. Isn't there anyone else who can help with his mother for a few days? I hope so for all your sakes. If not, can you postpone your trip so all of you can go in January or will it still be the same situation?

To answer your question though, yes, I have been to WDW once without my DH. My 17 year old DD and I went last April. I had a conference to attend and DH decided not to go as we were going back for a family trip in May. I missed him but really enjoyed spending time with just my DD. It made for some special memories. I think DH missed us even more as he knew the fun we were having and he called us often on our cell phone.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Donna

 

[amyntx]

I had a chance to go on a business trip to Orlando and took dd while dh stayed home with then 2 yo ds. Of course we missed the boys but we had so much fun with just us girls. A female co-worker of mine went with us. We had "slumber parties", did girl stuff and it was a special trip to share with my dd. She still talks about our girls only trip. DH and I each try to spend some one on one time with our kids and this was an extral special girls day out! 7 yo DD and I enjoy going to musicals or the ballet. DH takes her camping. DH did a boys only trip to the local theme park with ds to see the Xmas decorations last year. I'm sure as our boys get older and develop more outside interests, we will try many more things. Your dh is sweet for not wanting you all miss out on the WDW because of the extra family responsibilities right now. I'd bring him an extra special gift from WDW and then let him plan a special something with your kids sometime.

 

[Kermit]

When I was in high school, my dad stayed home while my sister, mom, and I went. We took one of my aunt's along with us. We missed my dad, but we had a wonderful time. We did lots of girls' stuff that my dad wouldn't have liked. I would recommend trying to take someone with you.

 

[Gillian]

I'm sorry to hear about your BIL & MIL. Does your DH have any other siblings?

I am planning a WDW trip with me, DS age 2, my mom & my aunt. We've done separate trips before (DH goes golfing with the "boys") and it's fun. It is easier to do WDW with 2 adults, so definitely see if you can bring a friend.

I hope you & DH can take a quick trip together soon! For us, even a night away alone in a nearby city is a nice break. He will probably need more down time in the future as him mom's condition progresses. Hang in there!

 

[tmfranlk]

My DH does not like to fly, does not like to travel and isn't the biggest fan of Disney. I on the other hand love all three. I have been on several trips (Disney and other) without him. It is always hard because he hates being left without me and I feel bad having so much fun without him. However, we both know that I would be most upset if I didn't travel at all and didn't go to Disney. When I do go, I do something special for him for everynight I am gone. Usually, I leave a stack of cards/notes with instructions to open one each day. I will also leave little gifts (whether store bought or homemade). We of course talk every night after I get back fromt he parks and often times one time in between.

It sounds like this time has been hard on all of you, your kids included. Since your husband has agreed to the January trip, I think I would still go in December. It will give the kids some special no-stress time with mom. They can take a break and just have fun. Then, in January, you and your DH can have a special weekend alone.

I noticed that you have stayed in the All-Stars in the past. If the Poly was something special for you and your DH, maybe you could move your ressie to All-Stars or wherever the kids would want to stay. Then, in January you and DH can have a special first visit to the Poly.

Okay I've run a little long here so I'll just leave you with thoughts going out to you and your family.

 

[SplshMtn99]

Here's a strange thought....... would MIL be able to travel to WDW with you? That way DH can still go. I know it may not be the vacation you originally planned, but ---- it's a thought.

Of course you may need to get an extra room --- modify sleeping arrangements.......and will you have enough room in the car for everyone.

She may enjoy it.

I've been trying to get my mom there for years -- but she's not interested. I tell her she's going when she's in a wheelchair because then she'll have no say over the matter. LOL I know she would love it.

 

[Buckalew]

I went last year with DD & my parents. We had a very nice time. BUT, I missed DH there and wanted him to be there to share everything with us. I have always went to the beach w/o him for a week but never to WDW. I must say that I'd have to think about it twice before I'd do it again.(WDW)
If the opportunity arose to go again for the next trip with my parents w/o him, I wouldn't go. I just love sharing WDW with him.

So sorry about your MIL & BIL.

The alzheimer's will only progress. Your DH needs to figure out ways that he will be able to get away periodically. He will need the break. Good luck to him.

 

[jenfur]

We have tried to talk her into going but she is stubborn and refuses. Unfortunately, no one else in the family wants to help out. My Mom and brother are going with us so I will have help with the kids. He will be upset with me if I don't go because we have been planning it for a while and my mom and brother won't go without me. Thanks for all the replies.

 

[browneyes]

Ever been to WDW without DH or DW?

Nope, but I wish I could. He doesn't like to ride anything I like to ride.

 

[EROS]

Would not think of going to WDW without my DW and DS .......

 

[Blondie]

I probably wouldn't go w/o my DH and kids either....I enjoy sharing the experience with them too much, even though they can sometimes get on my nerves!

 

[snoopy]

I've done it, and I'm doing it again this December. I enjoy getting away for a bit, but after 3 days, I'm ready to come home to my family. But I'm all for weekend getaways - whether they be with spouse and kids or without. The longer vacations I would rather have my family with me.

 

[Micca]

I have made three business related trips trips to WDW, and one to DL without DW. It wasn't ideal without DW, but I enjoyed it.
Any WDW trip is worthwhile, so try and make it with kids, and later with the whole family.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Many times without DH. That's because I've been 16 times, which isn't enough for me (would like to challenge myself to make trips to WDW til I feel I've "had enough"-never happen!) For DH, on the other hand, once every year or two is PLENTY! And even then, I often feel he's just going so that occassionally he keeps me company. But I've learned to love my solo trips, and it makes our time together much better. BTW, he also travels a lot on business, so frequent time away from each other is something we've had to learn to live with.

 

[lynetteSC]

I feel for you. I have to go to WDW in nov for 4 nts w/o anyone ... I am going to a conference/training seminar. I am actually not looking forward to it. WDW is OUR place and will kinda be hard not to have dh there with me

I hope you have a good trip depsite your dh not being there. Maybe this will give you time to create special memories with the family that is there. Also, it will give you time to plan EXACTLY what you want to do when you go back with dh alone!

Good Luck to you!

 

[nativetxn]

I often visit WDW without DH. He is severely Disney impaired and encourages me to go without him. Usually I have DISers to meet up with while I'm there. I enjoy my solo trips.

 

[kinlaw6450]

I have been lots of times without DH. He is a part time police officer and full time jail officer so time off is not easy to come by.

He is very gracious with the kids and i and our Disney trips!

 

[KathiWithAnI]

We had a trip planned this past summer where we would stay in Hilton head for 1/2 a week and then go to WDW for 1/2 a week.. my mom has time share in HH and we were planning it for that week... she always takes 2 of my nephews with her on trips... SO....... it turned out that DH couldn't get off work and our trip went like this...
I took all 4 kids to Hilton head and my 7 and 9 yr old sons stayed with Grandma and grandpa and my 8 and 10 yr old nephews. My 3 and 4 yr olds stayed with me... then around Weds, I took my 3 and 4 yr olds to WDW ( older 2 wanted to stay w/ G&G and cousins and SWIM LOL)
So 3 and 4 yr olds and I stayed at the All stars for 3 nights and had a blast.. we did all the little kid rides that my older ones would have turned there noses up about LOL
I did call DH several times from the parks and tell him to sit back and just close his eyes.... and I'd let him listen to whatever music or ride noises we were on.. he said it was a WONDERFUL break from work!
Then just he and I went to WDW for a long week-end in Sept and had a blast!

Hope things work out for you guys!
Kathi

 

[Planogirl]

My DH is not a big Disney fan and prefers to go only occasionally. He really isn't that much of a traveler either. On the other hand, I'm a BIG Disney fan and a fanatical traveler. Therefore I've taken DS to WDW many times without DH. I've also been with friends a few times and once with my mother but she hated WDW so I try not to think about that particular trip.

I sometimes think that DH enjoys rattling around the house on his own for a while. You know, eating Spam and watching espionage movies.