Going as a Family with Daughters Boyfriend

[disneymagical]

Hi Everyone ...its been a while since I've posted. But it looks like the kids (DD19 & DS15) have convinced my husband that we're due for another disney vacation...its been awhile. I'm sure I will be posting more with lots of questions. And as always...I know everyone here will have all the answers. We have always gone in April, but due to daughters college schedule we will now have to go in July/August...no one is happy about this. So I know I will be asking alot of questions about how to tolerate the heat. My kids are very much into disney (world) so I'm not worried about the teenagers in disney problem. But here is my first question/concern...we have invited my daughters boyfriend to come with us. He has spent alot of time with us and we like him alot. They have been together for over a year and yes they might not be together next July but right now they are talking forever. We like him very much and he gets along with the family very well. He has also grown up with disney so we're not worried about him liking disney. My concern really is how will he fit in with us "on vacation." The togetherness for two weeks can sometimes make the best of friends get on each others nerves. My kids don't plan on going off on their own...they like it when we all stay together. Even though they might have to do this a little this time. So my question is does anyone have any ideas, suggestions or specifically experiences they can share? Thanks so much everyone...you're the greatest.

 

[disneyjunkie]

How about just inviting him for one week?

 

[disneymagical]

That's actually something that I had just mentioned to my daughter today as an option. We are actually considering driving down. So I suggested maybe he can fly down in a week. Or the opposite...possibly drive down with us and fly back after a week. That's a good suggestion this way he can leave just as we have had a bit too much "togetherness". Thanks

 

[gigi1313]

not sure where you plan to stay, but i would go w/a "multi room" accomodations... whether that means two rooms (or more) at a value [i'd put ds and bf in one room connected to room w/mom/dad/dd] or a larger place like a suite or dvc... i would definitely include the "kids" in the planning to get a grip on what they do and don't want to do... how much park time vs. pool or resort or disney quest or water park or sports (golf, fishing, boating, etc) time... maybe ask each to describe what he/she expects and then work from there...

i would also think realistically about meals... character? sit down? counter service? dinner show?

also, work out who's paying for what in advance so there are no surprises (either bf expecting every penny of his trip covered and you planning on only paying for his accomodations or whatever) it will help to have those details ironed out upfront...

also, i think the suggestion that he join you for only 1 of the 2 weeks is a very smart one... that way you can have fun and family time w/and w/out him...

overall, ENJOY!