How to plan trip with husband who doesn't like Disney?

[pahoben]

The first time your DH is out of line tell him that you will have Hook make him walk the plank. Threatening your husband with Hook should keep him in line. Hook don’t look none too kindly on blokes that spoil a Disney vacation.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

We're theme park/amusement park peeps so it's less to do with that it's Disney and more to do with there's not as much thrilling rides my husband really enjoys.

My husband and I both get enjoyment out of each other's enjoyment. Does he like it's a small world? Nope but he rides it because it makes me happy. Do I like Rock N Rollercoaster? No but I sit out and encourage my husband to ride it as much as he wants to; same with Orange side of Mission Space or Space Mountain (that I don't ride much anymore) or Tower of Terror (that I don't ride much anymore). We both enjoy Universal as well and I don't do certain rides there but I'm perfectly content sitting out. It always brings a smile to my face when I hear his laughter on an outdoor ride (where I can be close enough to hear him). It's so distinctive and just makes me light up. That's why we enjoy going to Disney (and Universal) together. He's not into Disney like I am but he still very much enjoys it.

But if you would be touring with someone who would not truly enjoy it there's leaving him at home, there's allowing him to go off and do his own thing for a while even though yes it would leave you alone, there's going on less rides,etc. I would strongly suggest discussing everything beforehand leaving things to be flexible too. Disney isn't for everyone for sure though.

 

[Baduist]

My husband wants to come on our next trip because he wants to see our son light up at all the magic, but he can only handle about 1/3 of the park time I want before he gets cranky. How do you handle that? He's not into golfing or shopping. Do I just give in and go to fewer rides than I want to? I want park time but don't want to do it all alone :/

Can you figure out that get her with him what is it that makes him want to get out?

Analyze together, and try to write the reasons, being as specific as possible.

Then we can help you figure out a perfect plan that requires no compromises.

 

[sponica]

I guess I'd want to know what exactly he doesn't like. I LOVE DISNEY but hate crowds and I get overwhelmed in MK. So I do a plan that minimizes my time in MK.


My father (who hasn't been to WDW) gets pretty hangry. Seriously, if he ever came with us, I'd need to have food stops planned every couple hours. He also doesn't like the heat and hates when he's sweaty. I'd probably send my dad back to the hotel around 1 and have him rejoin us at 5 if he ever did come down to WDW.