My husband hates Disney- what to do with left over day.

[hollypoast]

I'm sure this will make some people mad-- not my intent, so if you are easily offended look away.

My husband have one day left on his Magic Band. (non-expiration ticket) I am fairly certain that he will never use that day. On our last trip he said "never again". That really bums me out but I guess going forward it will be just me and the kiddos. I can't remember if they still finger scan in conjunction with the Magic Bands. I would love to use that day for myself since he won't use it and wonder if there is anyway around the non-transferable policy. The money to buy the ticket is joint money. I'd never try to sell that day... just wish I could use it so it doesn't go to waste.

Any ideas? And if not, any marital advice on how I can make him share my love for Disney. Hypnosis, maybe??? (LOL)

 

[revdon64]

I'm sure this will make some people mad-- not my intent, so if you are easily offended look away.

My husband have one day left on his Magic Band. I am fairly certain that he will never use that day. On our last trip he said "never again".

Dealbreaker! Call a divorce lawyer.

Just Kidding. My wife always believed she hated Disney until I took her there in 06. Now she's the one planning our trips. As far as transferring goes, I'm no expert, but I think you're out of luck. You may just have to eat the cost of that one.

 

[GATORinaZ28]

When we were there in December we still had to finger scan along with the Magic Bands. I don't think that will be an option.

I understand about your husband. My wife hates Disney and refuses to even travel to Central Florida out of fear that we will end up in Disney. Our trips turned into Father/Daughter trips which I am fine with. This year, though, its a solo trip. I have tried everything I can't think of to get her there with no avail. So good luck and hope that he comes around one day!

 

[worm761]

Unless you bought no expiration tickets then it expired 14 days after first use.

Not sure how you would get around the non-transferable though.

 

[janatmovies]

I've heard from many people that when they buy in a group the finger scans are joined together, i.e. if someone was to mix up their tickets with someone in their groups it wouldn't matter, the scan would work. However I'm not sure if this is true of the magic bands...also your ticket probably has to be used within 14 days are you there now? Good luck

 

[Gillyrose779]

My husband doesn't hate Disney but he gets stressed out very easily and can get agitated quickly.

In order to make it a happy trip for everyone including the DH I plan everything and take care of all financial aspects so not to stress him out. We only go to Disney when crowds are low and I make sure to pick out rest. that he will enjoy. We also stay in the resorts that are closest to the parks for convenience. I would love to stay at Art of Animation sometime but I know the transportation and lack of dining would be too much for him.

It seems to work b/c I have talked him into going again in May-

 

[Dano1182]

If you are still there use it for the two of you to go to a nice dinner in one of the Resturants inside a park.

Otherwise I think you just made a donation to DIsney.

I have never heard of this but is there a way to reaaly donate that day to Give kids the world?

 

[hollypoast]

His ticket is a non-expiration ticket that we purchased in 2002.

I like the idea of donating it... at least I could feel good about it.

 

[Planogirl]

My husband dislikes themeparks in general so I can relate. He just simply doesn't go.

 

[SrisonS]

Is there anything at all that he likes to do at Disney??? Maybe he can walk World Showcase by himself one day. That can be pretty laid back and relaxing. Does he have any hobbies that you could somehow relate to something in the parks??? Again, that could be something for him to do solo.

 

[ArwenMarie]

Common problem and it's not just Disney. I've seen couples where one likes cruises or birdwatching trips or Europe or the beach and the other one doesn't. Usually with kids they seem to compromise on somewhere that works for the kids. However, I've seen a lot of retirees go off on their own to do their own things with their friends when they can't compromise on this stuff.

I would try to find out what he doesn't like about Disney...is it the pace, the crowds...what kind of stuff does he like to do? I kind of feel like WDW does have something for everyone, but sometimes you have to dig a little bit.

 

[shalom]

I would try to find out what he doesn't like about Disney...is it the pace, the crowds...what kind of stuff does he like to do? I kind of feel like WDW does have something for everyone, but sometimes you have to dig a little bit.

Second this. I would probably hate WDW if we vacationed there the way my dad or brother do, but I find ways around the aspects that would get to me and it works out fine. Breaking down the specific "whys" can make a real difference. If it's the pace, slow things down; if it's the crowds, rope drop helps; if it's just All Too Much Stimulation, he could go for a half day and then relax by the pool in the afternoon while the rest of you keep going. I liked the earlier suggestion that he use his ticket to meet y'all in a park for dinner; if it's the pace or the heat that get to him you could meet for dinner and then plan on going easy that evening, just planning on doing the dinner and the final show and spending some time together instead of trying to hit a lot of rides.

And there's so much to do in Orlando, as well as on the WDW resort as a whole, that even non-park people can have a great time if you're willing to split some days. Depends on how long you're there, of course, but my eldest son always has more days in the parks (Disney's or SeaWorld) than the rest of us, and my eldest daughter the least, and we get together at the end of the day to swap stories and everybody has a great time.

My hubby wasn't enthused about doing Disney first time we went to Orlando, but I gradually converted him just by taking him to the resorts and convincing him we could avoid the crowds and otherwise easing him into it. My dad, OTOH, hates Florida; if that's where your hubby is coming from, suggesting Orlando as a substitute isn't going to help much. My Florida-hating dad is okay with going in January, though, so you never know.

 

[kbelle8995]

My hubby wasn't enthused about doing Disney first time we went to Orlando, but I gradually converted him just by taking him to the resorts and convincing him we could avoid the crowds and otherwise easing him into it. My dad, OTOH, hates Florida; if that's where your hubby is coming from, suggesting Orlando as a substitute isn't going to help much. My Florida-hating dad is okay with going in January, though, so you never know.

What did Florida do to your Dad? Ah well never mind. OP what kind of ticket is on the Magic band.

 

[hollypoast]

What did Florida do to your Dad? Ah well never mind. OP what kind of ticket is on the Magic band.

It's regular non-expiring ticket with water park and more... 1 Disney theme park day and maybe 6 water park and more days. My biggest concern is the 1 theme park day.

As for why my husband doesn't want to go back, he is of the thinking once you've done it once no need to go back. He is board with it because its all the same.

 

[vicki_c]

Generally that ticket day probably onto cost about $10 so I don't see why this a big deal to let it go to waste. (You said you didn't care about the waterparks, those visits are probably a bigger waste if you were going to use them.)

I'd throw the band in a drawer and if he ever changes his kind, you could use it.

 

[ScrampShopper]

My hubby doesn't HATE WDW, he just does not voluntarily go there. Our compromise is that DD and I go and he comes for a few days over our trip. I plan those few days around his likes, and I let him sleep in and join us in the parks when he is ready. He has a 10 day non-exp ticket that will last at least 4 trips, and will probably take more than 10 years to use up his WPF&M entitlements.

My hubby knows that part of being married is to suck it up and deal with stuff your spouse likes, even if you hate it. It also works for us because we do at least 3 non-Disney vacations and lots of short trips every year.

 

[EpcotBill]

Generally that ticket day probably onto cost about $10 so I don't see why this a big deal to let it go to waste. (You said you didn't care about the waterparks, those visits are probably a bigger waste if you were going to use them.)

I'd throw the band in a drawer and if he ever changes his kind, you could use it.

Well yes it's cheap to add day 7 to a 6 day ticket now but in 5 years a 1-day MK ticket will cost about $649.99 so that non-expiring ticket will be worth something.

 

[Donut23]

Common problem and it's not just Disney. I've seen couples where one likes cruises or birdwatching trips or Europe or the beach and the other one doesn't. Usually with kids they seem to compromise on somewhere that works for the kids. However, I've seen a lot of retirees go off on their own to do their own things with their friends when they can't compromise on this stuff.

I would try to find out what he doesn't like about Disney...is it the pace, the crowds...what kind of stuff does he like to do? I kind of feel like WDW does have something for everyone, but sometimes you have to dig a little bit.

Ok, what is all that wrong with respecting his wishes. If he doesn't want to go, find something else to do as a family. Know what, it will cost less!

Do something you BOTH want to do. Forcing him is simply rude.

 

[gschon]

I hated Disney on the first day that i went. It was Hot and Crowded.

Then, I learned to get up early, and swim in the Afternoon, and only visit during less crowded times. The kids probably learn more at WDW than they would in School anyway.

 

[disnut8]

Ok, what is all that wrong with respecting his wishes. If he doesn't want to go, find something else to do as a family. Know what, it will cost less!

Do something you BOTH want to do. Forcing him is simply rude.

Wow - the OP and the poster you were quoting didn't say they would force the guy to go to Disney World. The OP wanted to know if there was some way to use the extra day and not let it go to waste and was happy with donating it. So, the husband was not going to be dragged to Disney World and forced to go to the parks.

For the poster you quoted, the advice was to find out what the husband didn't like and then maybe compromised on that one day for things the entire family would enjoy. Which is what you said above for doing something as a family. But is a two way street - the husband could go to Disney World for that one extra day to use the pass but the other days could be spent nearby doing other things in the area. But until the OP can identify with the specifics and wants to share those here with us, we are all flying blind.

The OP was respecting wishes and was not forcing the husband to go to Disney World. Calling her rude was, well, not respecting what she was asking.