Help!!! I need advise

[abbyndrewmom]

Due to a very unique set of circumstances, Dh has the possibility of getting a job teaching. This is something he has always wanted to do. But the problem is he would have to start Sept. 4th when school goes back. We are leaving sept. 2 for WDW. My question is should I try to go to Disney by myself with 2 and 4 year old. There is no one who is available to come with me. My Mom and Dad are both teachers, my brothers and sister are all working or in school. Dh's Mom who is actually meeting us in West Palm Beach for a few days at the beginning of the trip has spent the last month in Brazil and she has to get home. So if I decide to do this I will be on my own. If we cancel and rebook we will be out about $700.00 in airfare. I can still cancel the hotel and of course the park tickets are good forever. I am really leaning towards taking the kids by myself. We have been talking about it, planning this trip since last year and my 4 year old is so excited I would hate to disappoint her. I would shorten the trip probably just 3-4 days. Then we could return during March with Dh. Let me know what you all think. I would really love to hear from someone who has gone alone with small children. Can you sit 3 on most rides in fantasy land? Thanks for any advise.

 

[casmanuel]

We have a similar circumstance on our October trip. I booked the trip, including airfare from Priceline.com, then DH realized he can't get away from work. I feel bad about going without him, mostly because I will miss his company, but plan on taking the kids anyway. I'd rather go with just them than take anyone else along at this point. Although my kids are older (13 and 6) we will have to make do with our circumstances, like swapping off (and riding alone) for any thrill rides the 6 year old doesn't want to do.

I would encourage you to go ahead with the trip. The kids will enjoy having you all to themselves, and hopefully you will have a fun adventure. Sometimes I find I have to do things without DH just to prove to myself I can still be independent.

Regarding the rides, your children are so small that you will fit on just about everything as a threesome. The things that don't fit groups of three (like Space Mt.) you won't have to worry about on this trip. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Sandi]

I also say "go." Keep your expectations very low, however. What I mean by that is that your kids will have a great time with you just hanging by the pool or playing at the Lego store. You don't have to ride all the rides at MK to have a wonderful trip. Especially if you're going back in March. Make sure to take afternoon nap and swim breaks and don't stay up real late. Don't push your kids and don't let them push you.

I only have one child and she and I have been doing WDW as a duet since she was three. My DH would rather vacation somewhere else, so we go with him and then take our own break to WDW when he's in school. (He's a teacher, too.)

Have a fabulous time.

 

[dedala]

I say Go For it! You will really enjoy this time just concentrating on your kids & their reactions .I do alot "alone" with my 3 year old son b/c I am home raising him and my Hubby works in NYC and dosen't get home till late, Sometimes we have a better time b/c He gets my undivided attention!
Have a great time!

 

[ABCMom]

If you can work it out and are daring enough to attempt it, I would say go for it! There are many things the three of you will be able to do.

 

[sherry7]

I have the perfect solution....take me along. Seriously though, I would go for it. A few times every year, my 11 year old DS and I have "Mom and Jonathan's Special Day Out." I take a vacation day and we go, just by ourselves, to a local amusement park, zoo, science center, museum, etc. We always have a super time, with just the two of us. We have been doing this since he was about 5 years old. This year though, I had to save up enough vacation time for our upcoming WDW trip, so we had to restrict it to a couple of Saturday outings. Simply explain to your children ahead of time that some rides require both Mommy and Daddy to ride with the kids, so they won't be too disappointed if there is something that the 3 of you can't ride together. Since you will have no one to help you, a double stroller would probably be a lifesaver in this situation. Have a great time and I hope your DH enjoys his new job.

 

[abbyndrewmom]

Dh didn't get the job But we do get to all go to WDW together . Anyway thanks for your advise. I have to say i am quite happy I don't have to do it alone. Goodluck to those of you that do.

 

[casmanuel]

abbyndrewmom, Sorry the teaching job didn't come through. I hope your DH won't give up on his dream. I really admire teachers. I hope the trip to Disney helps your family overcome the disappointment. Have a great time!

 

[dedala]

Things sometimes have a way of working themselves out Huh, Sorry about the job, but atleast he is going to Disney. A trip like that has a way of making lifes disappiontments a lil' easier!!!!!! Have a great trip All of you!!!!