I'm ready to throw my DH down Splash Mtn with no boat!

[Martha7]

Good for you, Brenda! During our last trip in April, my DH suffered a meltdown at one point, which began as road rage on our way to Typhoon Lagoon. He pouted all day, and wouldn't talk to any of us, just because we asked him to calm down on the freeway. I think it had been building for several days, that I had planned the trip, I was saying where we'd eat, etc. I think he resented not being in control. After he got over his pouting, which culminated that evening, when he actually started dialing the number of the airlines. He was going to fly home without us! I think he realized how "over the top" that would have been, and he calmed down. After that, however, he made us drop all of the PS's (now ADR's) that I had made, and I let him decide the schedule. He was happy as a clam after that, and I went along to save the vacation! We also had to take one afternoon off to go to the movies in DTD, which he loves as well. We weren't even going commando, we were staying at the CR, with plenty of breaks! I'm not sure how I should deal with it during our next trip. He never wants to be bothered with the details of the trip planning ahead of time, but wants to run things once we're there. I guess that's just part of his Type A Business Executive personality! I can't complain too much, since that's why we have the funds to go to WDW in the first place...

 

[blessedby3]

I vote to leave DH in the room also. Its no fun being in the most magical place on earth with someone griping constantly. Much more fun without him. Maybe he will come to his senses!!

 

[Pop Daddy]

have you tried hitting him with frying pan

 

[Friendly Frog]

Wow, thanks for the reminding me how lucky I am. It is just hubby and I, so I get to plan everything and he just goes along with the plan. ( I think he likes it better that way.) When I ask him what he would like ( to do, or to eat.) More than 90% of the time he just say "What ever you want"

About the only thing I can't get him to do is ride Splash Mountain more than twice in a row.

 

[Friendly Frog]

have you tried hitting him with frying pan

 

[mom2cookies]

my DH behaves like that OFTEN . I too would leave him in the hotel. And take all the room keys so if he does go out he's stuck! j/k
MK is "just made" for little kids i think your DD's will love it it grumpy gills isn't along. Call his bluff.... tell him what time you're leaving and leave whether he is ready or not. He knows where you are going. if he wants to go he will catch up. Do you have PS plans? He can catch up with you for dinner. I hope you vacation only gets better. Forget about him having a good time, focus on your daughters and yourself. That is who you are responsible for.

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

"I'm ready to throw my DH down Splash Mtn with no boat!"

Tell you what. I'll push your husband down and you push mine. That way, the authorities won't suspect a thing!

(Still a little mad that he wouldn't take me on his business trip to WDW!

 

[Miss Inga Depointe]

Good for you, Brenda! During our last trip in April, my DH suffered a meltdown at one point, which began as road rage on our way to Typhoon Lagoon. He pouted all day, and wouldn't talk to any of us, just because we asked him to calm down on the freeway.

Been there. Our's was a brother-in-law meltdown, but equally unattractive. I kept having daydreams of drving him to the airport and kicking him out on the curb at the passenger drop off!!!

 

[nluvwithmickey]

Fortunately, when my DH gets all Disneyed out at WDW, he just leaves me to myself in the parks to go and enjoy myself.....He knows how much each trip means to me so he doesn't want to rain on my parade....


I have to say, it can get really hot this time of year. We were there a couple of weeks ago, so maybe the heat is draining him and your DD's.Probably why they want the pool so much. Disney is the only place that I would go to in this kind of heat, otherwise, I'd stay at home in my AC or in my pool. I can understand if this is what is affecting them.

If they do come around, and you eventually do plan another trip, try going in the coller months. Might make a huge difference on their moods.

 

[pyrxtc]

leave him in the room with whover else wants to stay. Maybe he'll join you later. Have Fun!

 

[Friendly Frog]

Still a little mad that he wouldn't take me on his business trip to WDW!

Oh my gosh! That would KILL me. ( and I would kill him)

The original poster: Yes! Leave hubby in the room. You might think you will be lonely without him, but trust me by the time you get to the first ride you will not believe how much the better the day is without him! The best part is if you're happy, and he is at the hotel pool happy, then later that evening when you both meet again, you both will have a better evening.

If not, go with the toothbrush idea.

 

[sPaRkLeSpAz]

Sorry about that. :-(

 

[DISNEYFAMILYOFFOUR]

Leave him in the room and anyone else who does not want to have fun.

I think I will go give my husband a kiss right now since he never complains on vacation or acts up.

 

[swilshire]

I go through this every trip with DH and the teens. Unfortunately, compromise is the only real answer and it means you'll be disappointed at times. I feel your pain!

We do split up sometimes if part of the family is absolutely determined they would rather just hang around the resort than go to the parks. It's easier to let them do that than drag them along. I agree with the posters that said you might be happier just going alone or with the in-laws.

Other times, I just give in and hope for a better time the next day.

Good luck and hang in there. Make the best of it!

Sheila

 

[Jennygt]

Sounds to me like DH just needs a break. The heat can make you craby. Probably a day relaxing at the pool will do him some good. The kids will love MK, they might be down since Dad is. I hope it all works out for you and the family!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

I would ask your In-Law's to give their son a swift kick in the butt and tell him to grow up and take his little girls to the Magic Kingdom with a big smile on his face. The last thing you need is a third child, you poor thing. Good Luck!

ITA Sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do... In this fella's case suck it up and make it a vacation of a lifetime for his children. (BTW, I am a father of two also, but am a WDW enthusiast.)

 

[5kwallace]

Everyone will love the MK. Pray for rain. In my experience when it rains the lines disappear. Some people will leave the parks and it will be less crowded. Children of all ages love the MK. No other park compares. If DH does not want to go leave him in the room to do his own thing. That way it is a win-win situation. I hope that your trip gets more enjoyable.

 

[cleo]

Been there, sister. My ex- (with an emphasis on the EX) husband was exactly like that at times. If I had to deal with that again I'd leave him home. That way you are 'saving money' so it isn't so expensive, he's happy not having to do something so heinous as visit Disney, and you can actually ENJOY the time spent with family.

Really. Don't let his bad attitude rule your day. He could choose to suck it up and be a man, and if he doesn't, give him a 24 hour time-out at the resort.

 

[GinaGrumpyDwarf]

PLEASE give us an update!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[VSL]

That sucks.

I'm very lucky in that my BF and I are both pretty excitable about anything. Now, we don't have the same level of enthusiasm for everything, but we always make an effort for eachother (even when we were 'just' friends). The not-so-excited one will always end up enjoying it (whatever 'it' happens to be - ie, WDW) just as much, if not more, as the initially-excited-person.

To be honest, if it were my BF who was acting like your DH, I'd get him away from the in-laws and kids, tell him to grow up and stop acting like a spoilt selfish brat.

Then the frying pan thing!