I am driving myself insane

[goodferry]

OK, here's the thing. DH and I are going to Disney in 22 days, by ourselves, my parents are keeping our four children. It's the first time I have really left them for this long (five days) and the first time I have ever left the baby, our first EVER vacation on our own. So what do you think is bothering me, leaving the kids? Nope, it's my choice of resorts. Last June the whole family went, we stayed at the Poly concierge, totally loved it. I planned the whole trip to a T and it was perfect, DH was thrilled with me. Now the pressure is on to once again plan an enjoyable trip.
So I did my research, decided that the BWI concierge would be a fun place for the two of us to stay and booked a package with dining. So today we are talking with friends, and someone says "So where are you staying, the GF?" and dh says "no, we are staying in the place right by Epcot" I was so proud of him, he has been paying attention. That is I was proud until he said "you know, the place with the sand bottom pool"
Oh no, now what do I do? I think it's too late to change our reservations, do I just cross my fingers and hope he likes the BWI or try to switch when we get there. Let me just add that we have a pool at home, and I can't imagine he will really want to spend THAT much time in the pool without the kids around and when we visited the Boardwalk area last trip he said he would like to stay there someday.

 

[lmhall2000]

Stick to the BWI...I think you'll really enjoy that location and you're right...he won't spend that much time at the pool....it's cool to watch the boardwalk goings on and be in the thick of it...Enjoy!! Have a great trip!!!
Tara

 

[dzneelvr]

Relax. you and DH will find many new things to do that don't include the pool. After I've finished all the reservations for our trips, I just say "the travel agent DM is closed now" that helps me not second guess or stress out over details being changed at the last minute. sounds like you've done a great job in planning--give yourself a pat on the back and buy a couple new outfits to wear. Wow--just think of all the adult things you can do this trip

 

[Piglet4Ever]

Don't worry be happy You're going to WDW!!!! My motto is go with your first instinct. It is always a blast trying out new hotels, seeing what you like and don't like for future trips. My DH and I are going for a week in Nov. This is our 3rd trip there and we have stayed at a different hotel each time. We look forward to it. Have a great time with your hubby, enjoy the heck out of your child free Disney experience, it's a blast!!!

 

[LoveWDW]

I agree about staying with your original plan. If you are going to worry about it, ask your husband how much it matters to him about the pool, if it matters, then call and see if you can change resorts, but I suspect it won't matter all that much, especially if you talk up the great things about Boardwalk.

 

[goodferry]

Thanks everybody, I think I will just stick with what we have and if we get there and hate it, I will switch. We are pretty easy to please, so I am sure we will love it

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

I agree with the others. Stay with your original plan, I think, well maybe, ..Not to add any emotional distress, especially since you have made a decision.....HOWEVER, ,what if he really is looking forward to SAB! You will really have to have some major PIXIE DUST LUCK to change once you arrive. Sorry to add any turmoil/internal conflict.

 

[Mis4Mouse]

Hey 4-kid Mamma - I've got four too!

I just wanted to say that I totally understand how you feel about going to WDW without the kids for the first time.

Anxious about leaving the kids....a lil guilty about going to WDW of all place, without them.... thrilled to know you are leaving the kiddies in good hands and feeling fortunate to have the help.... and excited about spending time with your husband. Especially since this is a first trip without the kids.

The first time my husband and I went without the kids, I felt all the above and then some, cause like you I also prided myself on planning great family vacations, but wasn't sure how this "couples vacation" was going to go..... I wanted it to be perfect - even more perfect than the family vacations!

Guess what - it was perfect - and not due to any extrodinary planning on my part - cause there were a few hitches - but ya know what? I don't remember what they were!!!!

We had such a lovely romantic battery-recharging time that what I remember most is all the hand-holding.....and the hand was not a sticky five year old's hand - but my strong handsome honey's!

No matter where you stay, you are going to have such a wonderful time!

Susan

 

[goodferry]

I actually haven't told the little ones where we are going without them, they just know that grandma is coming and we are going away, and they are good with that since they adore my parents. We are going back again, also, in December with everyone, so that eases my guilt about going to WDW without them!
As to the resort choice, I begged him to help me pick and he kept saying "whatever you want honey, I like them all" hopefully he meant that
Thanks for all the well wishes, although I am a little anxious about leaving, I am really looking forward to some one on one time with DH and a chance to relax. We run our own business and the summer is our busiest time, so we have been busting our rear ends and deserve the break!