Meet-up Conflict

[peypey456]

When you go to WDW it is way fun for everyone. When we go every time there is someone we know. Every time we try to find a place to meet them, and then that person wants to do something completely different from them, so then we take for ever trying to compromise. So when you meet up is it easy for you to agree with your friends, or is it like what we do?

 

[MALE*RN*777]

We went the last time with our extended family (18 of us). We have some kids the same age and others not. There were some rides we got on together but when we all go on theses types of trips we have no reservations about going off on our own along with the others going to do what they want. But if you can't get along don't bother with them and enjoy your vacation.

 

[Bibbidi]

Personally, I say unless you're traveling with these friends anyway, I would try to avoid meeting up with other families if you're continuing to run into trouble compromising. That doesn't sound like fun for anyone. Just enjoy the fact that you ran into them and don't make any plans for further fun. You'd probably be better off just telling them what you're planning to do and "if they'd like to meet up with you there, great". That way you aren't having to change your plans and it's their choice if they want to change theirs.

 

[crisi]

Meet for lunch, but don't stress about it.

"We are going to be at Cosmic Rays - we will try and be there about 11:00 - if you get there, great."

If they suggest spending an afternoon together tell them what you are going to do and tell them they are welcome to join you - when it gets into compromise, don't - simply say "we don't really want to go on the Jungle Cruise this trip - we are going to catch Space Mountain again and then head back tot he resort. We will talk to you guys later!"

I find its hard enough to balance my desires with my husband's and the wants of two children.....without suddenly adding in someone who we didn't structure our vacation around.

 

[*pixie*dust*]

Anytime I've met up with someone that wasn't traveling with me we have agreed upon a place and time ahead so we all know the plan.

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Keep in mind, too that there are some families that want to keep their vacation their own. Therefore, you might get purposeful "that won't work for us" answers. They disguise it as a polite conflict, but if they aren't coming back at you with suggestions for alternates, you shouldn't push it.

I know that stinks, if you are a very social family, but it's kind of the same rule that some folks give when they don't want to spend their time travelling with In-Laws or other family. They want a break from them. My rule, is unless people invited you along, don't invite yourself.