I have a slight problem with my 2 DSs

[Disney Forever]

Well as you can see by my title I have a little bit of a problem with mt 2 DSs.

we are going to WDW on June 27 - 29 , just me and my 8 year old DS and my 6 year old DS. I know we will have a blast but heres my problem.

my younger DS, like me, wants to go on the scarier rides like TOT while my older son is a little calmer and likes the regular rides like TMRR and Splash Mountain.

of course, when we go with DW she stays with the older one (she doesnt like any rides) so me and the younger one can do the scarier rides.

Can anyone give me any suggestions, if there are any, to solve this problem.

Just a note: DW can not come with us, she has a hard time flying since september 11th (even though we have dragged her to WDW) and now she is pregnant (6th month) so she definetly doesnt want to fly now.

Hope to hear some good suggestions

 

[lfama]

Lie to your older son, tell him ToT doesn't drop and RnRC isn't fast and doesn't loop at all. r, if that doesn't work, you can try bribing him with souvenirs and treats. Actually, I'm really not sure, this is a tough one. But, hey, it's worth a shot, right?

 

[HollyJoy]

Could you possibly take a couple more days and drive, that way DW can go with you?

 

[ShariVT]

I would just tell the boys because mommy isn't coming we are only going on rides that all 3 of you can go on. I am sure this won't be the last trip to disney you take and the fact that it is just the 3 of you sounds great just tell them this is a special trip with special rules.

 

[Disney Forever]

no way to drive down unfortunately, cant take off any more time

 

[3xthecharm]

If you were going at a cooler time, I would recommend driving so your wife could go, too. However, six months pregnant in June would be too much for me.

I would not push the more hesitant DS. I would explain to your dare devil that althought he likes the wild rides, his brother isn't ready for them. We are a family, and we do what is best for each other. Your brother's feelings are more important than the rides.(Trust me as a mother of DSs, your oldest will feel awful if you find a way to do the wild rides without him.) Then talk about all of the things that you can do as a family that everyone would enjoy. Try to plan special things that they might not have done before like character meals or Disney Quest(a boy's dream). Catch some shows you might have skipped in the past. This could be a perfect time to stress that sometimes we have to put the people we love ahead of what we want. A six year old should be old enough to understand to some level.

 

[MommytoMJM]

Try to arrange meetups with other families with kids so you can kidswap? WE go on Sat's and Sun, so we could do a day iwth you if you are here over a Weekend.

 

[kilee]

I would think that given the circumstances you'll most likely need to avoid those rides. If it is going to ruin the trip, then possibly look elsewhere as a vacation destination. It is the sacrifice that is made when you have these types of situations.

I would think that if your older child likes things like Splash and such. There won't be that many rides you will all have to miss.

The only other suggestion I have may cause a little tension but it will depend on your child. You could send the older child to one of the child care clubs for a few hours in the evening. Then you and the other child can do a massive park hopping session to try and hit up the scarier rides. It would really depend though on how the older child feels about this. I don't think it's worth making him feel slighted for.

 

[Leota]

If you were going at a cooler time, I would recommend driving so your wife could go, too. However, six months pregnant in June would be too much for me.

I would not push the more hesitant DS. I would explain to your dare devil that althought he likes the wild rides, his brother isn't ready for them. We are a family, and we do what is best for each other. Your brother's feelings are more important than the rides.(Trust me as a mother of DSs, your oldest will feel awful if you find a way to do the wild rides without him.) Then talk about all of the things that you can do as a family that everyone would enjoy. Try to plan special things that they might not have done before like character meals or Disney Quest(a boy's dream). Catch some shows you might have skipped in the past. This could be a perfect time to stress that sometimes we have to put the people we love ahead of what we want. A six year old should be old enough to understand to some level.

ITA. Perfectly said.

 

[loriandmatt]

If it is going to ruin the trip, then possibly look elsewhere as a vacation destination. It is the sacrifice that is made when you have these types of situations.

i completely agree with kilee on this one. maybe a beach or camping vacation would be more appropriate so no one feels excluded or that they are holding the others back from fun.

- lori

 

[Kimberle]

You could always let your 8yr stay at one of the kids clubs (Like the Poly or WL, all the deluxe resorts have them but CR) for a couple of hours in the evening. Then take your 6yo on a few of his fav rides. Maybe the next night, you could drop your 6 yo at a club and spend a couple of hours with your 8yo. Last Sept, the cost was $10 per hour with a 2 hour min and they opened around 4:30pm.

 

[sk!mom]

You could always let your 8yr stay at one of the kids clubs (Like the Poly or WL, all the deluxe resorts have them but CR) for a couple of hours in the evening. Then take your 6yo on a few of his fav rides. Maybe the next night, you could drop your 6 yo at a club and spend a couple of hours with your 8yo. Last Sept, the cost was $10 per hour with a 2 hour min and they opened around 4:30pm.

I love this idea. Take each boy to the club one night while the other has a special "his choice" night. For the younger son, this would include hitting a couple of parks and the thrill rides. Then plan something special for your other son another night.

 

[BCKatie02]

Could you and your older son stand in line with your younger son and then when it comes time for the ride, send the younger one alone and meet him where he gets off?

 

[Rachie0507]

It looks like you have been to the parks many times. Maybe you could to challenge the boys into finding as many different attractions to try as they can, rather than focusing on family favorites. It could become a game to see who find the most new things. They could even keep journals to report back to Mom about all things she missed.

 

[PRaffen]

When we were in DL, the CM at the ride offered to have my daughter wait with him on the platform (Indiana Jones ride) while my son and I rode. Perhaps if you asked, some of the CM's will allow your older son to wait with them while you rode with your other son.

 

[Pinnochio]

Lie to your older son, tell him ToT doesn't drop and RnRC isn't fast and doesn't loop at all. r, if that doesn't work, you can try bribing him with souvenirs and treats. Actually, I'm really not sure, this is a tough one. But, hey, it's worth a shot, right?

thats what i would do. after a kid trys a ride they like it any way 99% of the time your kid won't be too mad w/ you.

 

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

Here's an alternatvie to the kids club option -- hire someone from Kids Night out or someplace similar and have her/him attend the parks withyou one afternoon or evening to assist with your sone who doesn't want to ride. Not sure this is a great idea -- or even a good idea -- but is an idea so I figured I'd through into the pot for you to consider. (There's no wrong answers while brainstorming, right?)

Good luck to you and enjoy!!

 

[JodyTG]

What I would do is only take in attractions that you can ALL agree on. Your oldest may already feel a bit embarrassed because he's not as "adventurous" as your youngest. I also think it would cause hard feeling doing things with them separately. It's a tough call but the type of things all parents have to deal with. How about doing "manly" things like DisneyQuest, mini golf, swimming, eating at ESPN club...you know...the things that "Mom" doesn't like to do...for your guys weekend?

 

[karenbtx]

I have twin DS's 7. One of them is just barely 48 inches which makes him tall enough for RnR and Primeval Whirl. The other is only 46.5 so he is just barely too short. Last year we told them if one can't ride then nobody rides. This year we told the shorter guy that he gets $10 if his brother rides. We'll see what happens.

June 04 Land/Sea POR/Wonder
June 05 CSR

 

[Disney Forever]

What I would do is only take in attractions that you can ALL agree on. Your oldest may already feel a bit embarrassed because he's not as "adventurous" as your youngest. I also think it would cause hard feeling doing things with them separately. It's a tough call but the type of things all parents have to deal with. How about doing "manly" things like DisneyQuest, mini golf, swimming, eating at ESPN club...you know...the things that "Mom" doesn't like to do...for your guys weekend?

The problem is mom doesnt like any of the rides at all so that really doesnt work. The funny thing is, when we went to wdw in January with mom, she was very tired so we left the park b4 we could see any fireworks. But I promised my 2 DS that we would go back in between school and camp and see everything. So here we go again