For those that do the planning

[PixiePop]

Hi~

I do all of the Disney planning at my house (and all other planning as a matter of fact). Anyway, my DH has no clue when we leave on our trip and how long we will be gone---it's not that I haven't told him a hundred times. It's not that he is not interested, he will give his opinion if pressed, but he just doesn't remember these kinds of insignificant details.

I was just wondering if your SO has any idea about the specifics of your trip.

 

[gigi1313]

nope! he's equally clueless... but he tosses out things like "i've always wanted to go to xyz restaurant" AFTER all our ADRs are made... argh! LOL?

 

[Kick Save]

Speaking AS the DH...you two have really lame husbands.

Don't have the same issue, we all four get involved pretty heavily in picking our resturants and such. I work out the day to day itinerary, but each of us has a say in what we're going to do. And we all know the exact minute we're pulling out of the drive...

 

[phisigprincess]

That's how we are. DFi leaves it up to me. I do all the planning and he says "tell me where to be when." He has a great time, but he trusts my planning judgement I guess!!

 

[tmt martins]

I do all the while I'm

But DW has no clue I just told her to sign her (the only one) DDE card As I'm not real big on eating and will go to get on some rides sometimes while they eat.

She looks at me with a blank face and says Now Whats This One For.

 

[myprinceandprincess]

Right there with you.....My DH is just as excited and anxious as the rest of us. But when it comes time for the planning he leaves it up to me. One night I wanted to show him a schedule I made up, of ADRs and which park on which day and he totally made fun of me!! He said you do what you think everyone will be happy with and I'm sure it will be great. So I guess he trusts me too!!

 

[Disney Ella]

I learned long ago not even to discuss planning with him, because he just zones me out, all the while saying, "Yeah, uh huh, that's nice," to whatever I say. Fortunately the kids are into planning, so the three of us discuss what we're going to do. DH does not mind at all that we do all the planning. He's glad to be at WDW when we go; he just has no interest in the planning.

 

[PixiePop]

Speaking AS the DH...you two have really lame husbands.

Don't have the same issue, we all four get involved pretty heavily in picking our resturants and such. I work out the day to day itinerary, but each of us has a say in what we're going to do. And we all know the exact minute we're pulling out of the drive...

I was not indicating that I thought my DH was "lame", he just trusts me with the planning, and I was curious how other families handled it.

 

[Nancyg56]

I do the majority of the planning. I let my family know what our game plan is and have never stopped talking about the meals, so they all know what is going on. My DH really does not care what the final plan is as long as he knows the length of the trip, he felt the last one was too short, and the final amount we are spending. He knows that by the time I need to make our ADR's I have everybody's requests, and that he will eat well.

 

[my2boys1821]

I have done all the planning for this trip on my own. My boys are too young they just want to know when we are going and what we are going to ride. I've tried to include dh in the planning, he was totally involved when we were going over menus and picking out ADR's. However, food is his number 1 topic! But whenever I start showing him the itinerary's I've made our tour plans, he just continues to stare at the tv and shake his head. So I give up. He has no clue as to what parks we are going to on what days, he has no idea I am using the TGM plan for touring. He has no idea what clothes I'm even packing for him to wear. When we get there, I plan on saying, "Just follow me". And he will.

 

[Colorado DISers]

I do all the planning as DW and the DD's sit back and enjoy the ride. They have not complained yet, so I guess I'm doing O.K.

 

[exwdwcm]

I've only been once with my DH, when he drove me down before I started my college program 10 years ago at wdw. since then, i've been back with my family (parents, 2 sisters my age) and it's been great. DH is NOT a disney fan, but he puts up with my love for it and all my disney stuff around the house. He has his own hobby too, so it works fine.

He agreed to go on an alone trip in August- just the two of us for the first time in 10 years. I am doing ALL the planning. he has absolutely zero interest, he will just show up and have a good time. he thinks i go a little overboard (and of course i do!, i'm on the dis, aren't I? lol), but let's me pick everything. It works for us since i like doing the planning. we don't have a family yet, but are trying for one and maybe in the future he will want to become more involved.

 

[gems_smiling]

My dad is the same, he does not have a clue about when we are going and what we have planned. lol he thought we were going in July and we are going September. I do all the planning and then talk it over with my mum to get her agreement.

 

[mickyzzzzz05]

I do all the planning. My DH will sometimes give an opinion after I put menus in front of his face and ask him to give me his thoughts but most of the time I get this from him. "How do I know what I want to eat 6 months from now!" So I make up a plan and am fully prepared to go with the flow. If DH would like to go to another dining option that day we cancel the previous and do it. Most of the time he is grateful though (just doesn't want to talk about it all the time!)

 

[eblack0409]

DH and I do all the planning together....well, sorta.....I give him a list of places to eat, places to stay, shows to see, etc....he puts them in order of must do-can do next time...I do my list, then we compare......most of the time we are on the same page....I think doing the planning, or at least being involved in the planning, makes the trip even more memorable and fun!

 

[ely3857]

DF does a lot more for our next trip (his second) as now he knows what MGM & SW & USF are whereas prior to his first trip they were just initials to him!



Jodie

 

[bbangel]

I am travelling with my mom but have the same problem. I love the planning part. I love figuring out how to make the most of our time and what extras we will have time for. I do all the research and then want to discuss. She just gives me a blank look and says as long as I know what we're doing she'll just follow. The good thing is that means she can't complain about any of the plans.

 

[ObsessedwithWDW]

I think my husband needs to sign up to these boards so he can find out how wonderful planning a disney trip can be I just adore it! Though alot of times I get there and the whole itinerary goes right out the darn window NOT sure why it just does....I think I get too excited and just run in circles this time around I am determined to stick to my plans. I don't think anyones husband is LAME just different things drive different people...mine likes to go and be involved then but I think he would be so sick of Disney by the time we got there if he spent the amount of time I DO planning the trip. BOOKED FLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER TODAY...woohoo and I call and tell him and he said GREAT. But does he REALLY care...probably not a quarter as much as I DO. And does it matter NOPE

 

[gigi1313]

Speaking AS the DH...you two have really lame husbands.

not lame at all... just a division of duties... i don't tell him how to earn the money for wdw vacations and he doesn't tell me how to plan one...

 

[Kick Save]

OK, the lame comment definitely didn't go over as anticipated...it was a joke, ladies.

You know, I'm the husband, I love the trips, etc so I'm cool and your DHes are lame. No offense intended, just having a little fun.