How do you tell your spouse you would like to take a solo trip to WDW?

[GSLand]

Thinking a solo trip to WDW trip would be a fun adventure, a different type of visit. DH had been losing interest in all things Disney so I even want to bring up the idea of a trip together.
How do you bring this up with your spouse? No kids at home so no issues with that.

 

[xlsm]

It depends, I guess...

For me, I would say, "Hey, I think I want to take a WDW trip by myself. What do you think about that?"
and he would say, "I'd be sad to miss out on going with you, but if that's what you want to do, book it!"

But...we've had this conversation in our house before

I have yet to pull the trigger on a solo trip, though!

Good luck making your decision!!

 

[bryanb]

My parents have been married for so long, that the conversation goes something like this:

Mom: "There's a deal on vacations to (Vancouver/Miami/etc). Do you want to go too?"
Dad: "Oh, I can't go during the summer because it's our busy season at work."
Mom: "Okay, I'll probably go. But we can take another vacation together in the fall."

Or more recently:

Dad: "Check out this safari camping brochure we got in the mail."
Mom: "Ugh, camping, I have no interest in going. Look at the list of vaccinations required for that country!"
Dad: "Oh, I've always wanted to go on one of these."
Mom: "Go ahead, have fun. Just don't bring home any odd diseases."

But I suppose the answer depends on your relationship. My parents have never been the type who have to do everything together. I suppose it would be different for different people.

 

[ImDMous]

Well if he doesn't want anything to do with Disney then that makes it easy. Tell him you want to go to Disney but you understand he is done with it and that's ok, you'll go by yourself so he doesn't have to. Tell him he gets to pick where the next vacation is or he can go somewhere by himself that you have no interest in.

 

[L_MD]

I'm going solo in November and had this issue with my long-term boyfriend, so I can definitely help. I was nervous but totally blew it out of proportion in my mind. I basically said- hey, I want to go to Disney World, I know you despise all things Disney, I've never really been anywhere by myself so I really want to go. Is that OK? And the answer was basically- yeah, there's no way I'm going so have fun! And that was that.

If you sit him down like it's a super-serious conversation and then bring up a Disney trip, I'm sure the relief of "oh, is that all this is about?" will be helpful too.

 

[lborne]

Well, your question was "How do I tell him" and not "How do I ask him", so I assume you have a good relationship and can talk things out.

How about saying, "Honey, I'm going on a solo trip. I was thinking either Vegas or Disneyworld? Which do you think?"

Seriously, my DW goes on a weeklong trip at least once a year. Mostly with a GF, but sometimes solo for a weekend. I love the time alone with my two boys. We get to watch all the old classics, like Animal House, Caddy Shack, Airplane, etc. and eat nothing but chicken wings all week without the guilt.

 

[Disney_traveler]

Well, one of the reasons I enjoy my single-dom. If I wanted to go on a solo trip, I'd book it and just say, "I'll be gone January 7-14 on a solo trip to Disney."

End of conversation

 

[Melissakay1q]

Hey honey, I know how I can go to Disney for half the usual cost...

If he's anything like my DH, who isn't a Disney fan, he won't mind a bit.

 

[Bete]

Have you ever done solo trips before? I have a friend where her husband goes to one of those baseball fantasy camps for a solo vacation. Anyway, she feels that gives her the option of taking a solo trip herself or perhaps a trip with a relative or friend. It's only fair.

If this is your first time trying to solo then I think you you need to discuss this in greater detail. For example, suggest you both take a solo vacation. See what he has to say. Can you afford to each take a separate vacation?

Consider going with a friend or relative that likes Disney. This will save money on the room. I've done this and I like it better than going solo. It's more enjoyable for me to enjoy Disney with someone else. My hubby has had enough of Disney. He was fine with it. I was able to give enjoyment to others who were a little scared of Disney.

You may be able to compromise by doing more than just Disney like Universal and/or SeaWorld. This helped me for a while with my hubby not to just concentrate on Disney only.

 

[happymommy]

Just pick your dates and make sure they work for him to be without you! You shouldn't need anyone's permission.

Trust me, I've been married a long time. I plan mom/daughter trips and leave our men at home! My DH has been enough for his taste. I plan trips with him that we both enjoy, like our every other year Hawaii trips (although next one, DD and I are going 2 weeks ahead of the men, and then after they arrive she & I are going to the Big Island for 4 - 5 days alone).