How to convince Grandparents to go to the World

[lisaland]

My parents didn't want to go either. They just don't travel much unless we push them (cruises, trips out west, etc) We wound up paying for my nieces to go with us to WDW so that ALL the grandkids could go. The Grands couldn't refuse then. My father doesn't like crowds either. He isn't in great shape, and he was concerned about "keeping up". We assured him that we would be ok with him resting in the room some (reason we stayed on property). Once we spent a few days there, the conversations usually began, "NEXT TIME WE COME...". They loved it! Now, a year and a half later, they are still talking about that Disney trip. They think it was the best vacation they have EVER had! I am so glad we "made" them come!

The highlight of the trip for my parents was the dining plan. They were thrilled to go in and order whatever they wanted without worrying about the check. I did all the planning and my dad was LOVING it. He'd say, "Now where are we eating at tonight????" I can't imagine not doing the dining plan if we go again.

Lisa

 

[Safari Queen]

Just tell them they can do a few things and then go back to the resort to relax and eat...'cuz they certainly can! WDW has wonderful resorts. Get them looking at the options and they might get more excited. Once they get into a park with their grandkids they might be less interested in stopping, but the option to hop back to the resort for some r&r while you all continue is always there.

 

[JPN4265]

If they have to be convinced, I would leave them at home.

 

[Brise Nannie]

As "Nannie" to two adorable DGSs I can speak from experience. Just tell them there's nothing like watching the excitement of your grandkids experiencing "the World" and hearing their laughter and seeing the ear-to-ear smiles on their faces as they see Disney in action. Our past few trips have been Grand Gatherings. For me and my DH it's the best therapy! Good luck!

 

[kimsuenew]

In our family you have to be "the chosen one" (being my husbands sister and her children, not my husband and our family). My MIL is very close to her daughter... she simply cannot live without her, and she and FIL even switched churches (they had attended for 30+ years) because the daughter left for another church and MIL could not bare to be away. They have did several family vacations together and only once were we ever included. The sad thing is that hubby is resigned to this happening, apparently she was always "the one", and so it is all he knows. It is sad though, for our child to see the difference that is made between him and his cousins. He is a great kid so it is their loss! I hope that you can convince your family to go, it would be so wonderful for the grandkids... a really special memory!