How to convince parents to join us? (long vent)

[Pa@okw95]

I , like the previous poster, know way to little about your parents, you or your kids to even begin guessing about this situation.

 

[LuvnMickey]

Like the other posters--not knowing your parents specific situation and how they feel about travel--I do have one suggestion: Talk to them about the aspects of WDW that are not park related.

They, like others, may have had a "commando" experience at WDW in the past and think that's what you do for your whole vacation. Perhaps if you told them they could spend part of their day relaxing by the pool, or walking the lovely grounds or having an ice cream cone people-watching on a bench, etc. maybe they would be more interested in traveling to WDW.

I know many people that just can't understand our love for WDW having only done it "commando" style in the midst of huge crowds. Just an idea. . .

 

[fkj2]

My mom, who was my very best Disney buddy, is in the end stages of dementia. Every now and then, I mention to God that if he'd just change things, the first thing I'd do is buy tickets and hop a flight to WDW.

People are selfish. I've got it in my own family with the sibling and his children, who we took with us when they were young children.

I can't think of anything more important than family relationships but they require sacrifice and some people just don't have it in them to sacrifice their time or attempt to accommodate anyone else, even family. No doubt, it's hurtfull.

About the OP and the others with similar situations, I feel sorry for your parents. They're missing the opportunity of a lifetime.