Help! Going to Orlando, but DH does NOT want to do WDW!

[Mandalou]

I'm hoping to tap into all the diser's vast storehouses of personal knowledge and/or experiences. . . Have you ever been in the situation where you were going to be in the Orlando area -- for an extended period of time (like 9 days) -- and found out that your DH really didn't want to go back to WDW?! (I know, GASP! )

We're in that situation right now. I do feel that I have to explain why my DH MIGHT not want to go again. . . we have gone 9 times in the last 9 years, live in WI (and drive down when we go), and we do have tickets to go to Universal for 5 days while on this trip. So, I suppose one could see where missing WDW on one trip is possible. . . I don't want anyone to think DH is this anti-Disney guy or anything.

The two DS's and I soon realized after we started planning this trip, that missing even one day at WDW would just be wrong. DS, age 6, asked "How can we drive all that way and NOT go to Disney?!" Good question.

So, fellow diser's, have you been in a situation similar to this? What did you do to convince the person(s) who didn't want to go to WDW to go?

Please share ANY ideas you may have. . . I WANT TO GO TO DISNEYWORLD!

 

[BYC]

I would tell him to do whatever he wanted to do for a day (Golf?Fishing?), and take my kids to Disney!

 

[hockey mom]

You have no option- you have to leave him home

 

[tkldisney]

Tell him to find something else to do for the day!
If he does say he'll just go with you, make sure he won't be a pain in the rear the whole time your there. Nothing worse than someone saying can we go now.

 

[ChrisFL]

Although Im sure you'll have a great time at Universal, 5 days there may be a bit much. Usually 3-4 days is plenty to see everything. Maybe one day going to MK won't be a bad idea after you've seen all of Universal.

 

[JFrey4240]

Dump him on the curb, give him a few bucks and wave goodbye! He can do something else for the day while you and the kids have fun at WDW. I would think that if all of you wanted to go for a day or two that he will relent and go along.

 

[MermaidsMom]

Dump him on the curb, give him a few bucks and wave goodbye! He can do something else for the day while you and the kids have fun at WDW. I would think that if all of you wanted to go for a day or two that he will relent and go along.

 

[shellybaxter]

First use your poutie lip and then if that doesn't work cry.....

 

[dreamscometrue47]

My DH tends to get "disney-ed out." The rest of us don't understand it, but I guess it can happen! So to make it a fun trip for him too, one year I booked Discovery Cove; my DH had always wanted to swim with the dolphins and we planned this day in the middle of our vacation, so he could have a break from the "magic". Another trip he spent the day golfing while we went back to the parks. Another trip he slept in and then went on a fishing excursion.

And this last time, he opted to stay home!

If I were you, I would find some things that your DH might like to do while the rest of you visit Mickey et al. Even if he just wants to stay at your hotel, sleep and watch TV. But you definitely have to spend at least one day at WDW! Good luck!

 

[mickeysaver]

I can't even imagine spending more than 3 days at Universal. Even with active boys, there is just not enough there to keep them entertained for 5 days without boredom setting in. I would definately plan some time at WDW. I agree with the others that your DH should spend some time doing his own thing. Another suggestion would be to send him to the Richard Petty Driving experience. Or, check the events calendar for WWoS and see if there is anything going on there that might interest him. Maybe send him on a backstage tour, so that he can see how the magic is made and give him a fresh take on the methods of the Mouse and then he can come back to share the info with you and the kids and look like the big cheese.

Good luck! Maggie

 

[Hermosa11]

Went to WDW with DH and DS(17 at the time). I got 5 day passes for DS and self, but got 4 day pass for DH. He was FINE with going out on his own while DS and I had a great time. He went to Gatorworld (heeee).

It depends on the individual, if they are willing to explore on their own. And then in the evening you each share your day's adventure!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I'm hoping to tap into all the diser's vast storehouses of personal knowledge and/or experiences. . . Have you ever been in the situation where you were going to be in the Orlando area -- for an extended period of time (like 9 days) -- and found out that your DH really didn't want to go back to WDW?! (I know, GASP! )

We're in that situation right now. I do feel that I have to explain why my DH MIGHT not want to go again. . . we have gone 9 times in the last 9 years, live in WI (and drive down when we go), and we do have tickets to go to Universal for 5 days while on this trip. So, I suppose one could see where missing WDW on one trip is possible. . . I don't want anyone to think DH is this anti-Disney guy or anything.

The two DS's and I soon realized after we started planning this trip, that missing even one day at WDW would just be wrong. DS, age 6, asked "How can we drive all that way and NOT go to Disney?!" Good question.

So, fellow diser's, have you been in a situation similar to this? What did you do to convince the person(s) who didn't want to go to WDW to go?

Please share ANY ideas you may have. . . I WANT TO GO TO DISNEYWORLD!

DH went to Bay Hill one time, and he'd love to go back there. You fly into MCO, but it's in Orlando (I think). So we've been talking about a trip where we'd fly in together and part ways at the airport. Then at the end of the week, we'd meet at the airport again to fly home. Would you do that?

 

[Mandalou]

DH went to Bay Hill one time, and he'd love to go back there. You fly into MCO, but it's in Orlando (I think). So we've been talking about a trip where we'd fly in together and part ways at the airport. Then at the end of the week, we'd meet at the airport again to fly home. Would you do that?

OP here. . .

Since we're driving there together, I don't think that would work really well. Besides, DH DOES love spending time with all of us. . . but, thanks, Simba's Mom for the suggestion.

DH probably has TWO reasons he doesn't want to do Disney this time: 1) feeling a little disney'ed-out, 2) let's just say he's "thrifty" (What am I saying?? If he could squeeze coal as tightly as he squeezes pennies, I'd have diamonds coming out my. . . ears. )

So, it's part "been there done that" and part "why spend another $250 for a day at WDW?" (Incidentally, for years, we didn't spend a dime to get into Disney because we had a family member that worked there and we got the "free front gate tour." We were all -- but particularly my DH -- very spoiled.)

I'm hoping someone has presented some award-winning, tear-filled "I NEED to go to Disney, Honey" lines that I can use.

 

[byoung]

DW doesn't have that problem with me.