Man-oh-man!

[8 Ears]

DH calls home this afternoon to say he just got an E-mail I may be interested in....he has a managers meeting in March at Coronado Springs...AND the family can go either March 17-19 or the 23-25!! Oh and they will have a day to go to Universal, so what, but anyway...

Here is my dilema..... the 4 of us were planning on going in June, it is foolish IMO to go as a family in March as DH will only have 3 days with us. SO, do we (just he and I) go for one of the above dates and then all 4 of us go in June? If he and I go, which is the better of the dates?

And oh yes, tell me about CS please. His company is offering a nice deal on the resort as well.

Decisions......

Also, back in Dec. when we went on a cruise for our 15th anniversary we took the kids, I have such a hard time leaving them at home....

 

[Disneycrazymom]

What a great company!! Ask yourself what you would like to do while DH is working, see the parks alone or take the kids with you? Some people really enjoy the alone time, as much as I can say I would, I think once there wondering around alone I would miss the kids. I have taken our kids while DH worked and we had a great time. It is actually good that you have another trip coming up so that the things you miss you can come back and do later.

 

[ciera321]

I would go and take the kids. We've made so many memories at DW and I can't imagine what my boys would say if I left them at home. I agree with the above poster, I think you'd miss them...

 

[Maude4Disney]

Being that you're already planning a family trip, I would take the opportunity to go alone w/ DH. I don't know about you, but our alone times can be few and far between sometimes. and it's only a quick trip. Go and have fun!

 

[marlene1]

Sure hope someone can tell me. thanks a bunch!

 

[poohangel]

I think I would go with just you and your dh for a romantic 3 days. He may be gone during the day but he would be there with you at night.

 

[MN Dis Fans]

Either way you do it, YOU win! What a great dilemma to have. In 3 weeks, we're taking our first WDW trip by ourselves since having kids. DH feels guilty but I don't. Well, maybe a little.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Without a doubt - my vote is to go with your hubby in March and leave the kids at home! Then go with the family as planned in June. DH and I have such a different vacation experience when we go without our children...both are wonderful, just different. We get to do all the "grown-up" stuff without them (Jellyrolls, Pleasure Island....) and have some "us" time and really, it's not like you're NEVER taking the kids...

 

[flminivanmama]

how old are your kids and how many do you have? I'd personally do the march trip alone b/c I can't handle the kids at Disney during the day without my dh! (I have three boys - 5, 5, and 4) LOL

 

[8 Ears]

Feeling a little guilty but we are leaning towards just DH and I going. I did not explain myself very well (again), the meeting is only the full days of 20-22 so, the 3 days either side of it are for families. In other words he will be around during the day. Gee, he and I could go the 17-19, he could do his thing while I did mine the 20-22 and then meet back up for the 23-25

Our boys will be 11 and 14. We all just went on a Land/Sea back in Dec. and stayed at AKL for our 15th anniversary, the more I think about I am being fair!! Not like we have never taken them and are not going back.


DH works anywhere between 50 and 70 hours a week, going to go and have some *us time*

 

[flminivanmama]

oh go and don't feel guilty! you deserve it!

 

[nluvwithmickey]

We have just booked a last minute trip to Disney for Jan 2006. ( I consder it last minute because I usually book at least 6 months in advance!) And we told the girls that it was our time to be alone as a couple...They are 9 and 13 and can understand our wanting to take care of our couple in order to be a better family.

Although my 9 year old can understand I sense that she would love to come too. I try not to feel too guilty because they have been to WDW 3 times before. I know it is hard to leave your kids behind but think of all the fun tings you can do with your DH . You'll come back feeling energized and you can plan a super trip for June with your whole family.

 

[hockeybabe]

CS was wonderful! You will love it! Check out the Resorts threads, in particular The *NEW* Coronado Springs Thread. Check out Buzz's website (don't have the link on me, but it's all over anything CSR in the Resorts thread) and you will fall in love with the pics alone.

We've stayed at WL and CSR and loved them both! Lucky you! Have fun!

 

[lucincia]

Why not just extend the trip in March and combine the March/June trip into one? The cost for hubby is paid for. You have room discount on some of the days. Just add a few days to the whole "company package". Your hubby will be working couple days while you and the kids relax around the resort. Then, after the couple days of work your whole family can start your family vacation.

 

[8 Ears]

Sounds like a GREAT idea! But I am an Ed. Tech for a blind student and do not think they will give me the time off as it is hard enough to get subs particulary for and Ed Tech.

I guess it is worth checking into though, thanks

 

[bytheblood]

Since you only have three days and you are going again shortly after you return, I think you and your DH should go and enjoy the time together.

 

[disneyjunkie]

I say take your kids also.

You could let each kid set an itinerary for a day. Since you’ll be back in 3 months, you could concentrate on things other than the rides and parks. You know, all the things we say we want to get to, but there’s never enough time.


I've planned two solo trips and ended up canceling both. I just can't seem to bring myself to take a trip to WDW and leave my son home. I'd feel to guilty.

No matter what you decide, have a great time!