Negative Reaction about our Trip from Family

[ANNFMUR]

Hello All,

We are taking our first family trip to WDW. We have three children 2-8. I am so excited it has been a dream of mine to get there. I told some family members and they looked at me like I was crazy--why would you go there. Kind of raining on my parade. I think it might be sour grapes as my Mother in Laws children could not afford this trip. We have been doing some major savings. I guess I would never respond to another's enthusiasm that way. Just wondering if anyone else has had this.


Thanks

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

Go & have the time of your life!
We are fortunate enough to go once a year. It is by far the best place to vacation with kids (mine are 6, 3, & 16 months). Don't let anyone else get you down about WDW.

P.S. Take lots of pictures.

 

[theflowerladee]

We also are lucky enough to go every year and I do have people in my family who ask me, "don't you get tired of that place", "what is the big attraction"
and I just say I don't get tired of it because there is always something new.
My DH and I are the type of people who would be bored sitting on a beach for a week. I have three boys 18, 11, and 5 and they each get very excited about it and say the only place they would rather go is on a Disney cruise(someday). I say if you and your family are excited, who cares what other people think. Have a magical time and don't let anyone get you down.

 

[Jynohn]

My family reacts like this every time we tell them we have another trip planned. They kind of roll their eyes at me and say, "you know there are other places in the world to see." We do like to travel to other places, but Disney is the one place that we like to return to again and again. It used to bother me when people made comments but I try not to let it affect me anymore. Many people just don't "get" Disney and think if you've been there once it should be enough.

Have a great trip, and try not to let your family get you down!

 

[tlbwriter]

My family reacts like this every time we tell them we have another trip planned. They kind of roll their eyes at me and say, "you know there are other places in the world to see."

"Yes, and every time I go there, I wish I had spend my time and money on WDW instead."

 

[100AcreWood]

We get this a lot too! I hear "another trip to Disney?"

But we really enjoy it! We didn't go for 3 years while dd was small so we made up for it this year by going 3 times!

 

[ellyn2000]

Please don't let them spoil your anticipation. Turn a deaf ear and get ready for the most wonderful family vacation you've ever imagined. I faced that the first time we went and now that I've been many, many more times my family just ignores it. I hope your first trip is everything you hope it will be.

 

[ANNFMUR]

Thanks Guys,

I guess I should say it's my dh family who reacts this way. My sister was probably close to calling dcfs for neglect because I hadn't taken our 8 year old yet!!. I think it is sour grapes--and it's rude. I guess the bottom line is to just be nice and happy for other peoples happiness.

 

[Rachie0507]

Thanks Guys,

I guess I should say it's my dh family who reacts this way. My sister was probably close to calling dcfs for neglect because I hadn't taken our 8 year old yet!!. I think it is sour grapes--and it's rude. I guess the bottom line is to just be nice and happy for other peoples happiness.

I get the same thing from DH's family. They don't get the Disney 'magic' and see it as a once in a lifetime trip (you know, been there done that). When my 5 yr. old told her grandmother we were going this year, she told her she couldn't go because she was too young. What? It's for kids!! But they think because my 3 and 5 yr. olds may not remember every detail it isn't worth going. But we plan on going every few years.

I try not to let it bother me but I know what you mean, it is hard. Good luck!!

 

[rrs_mhs]

There is a similar thread to this in "Theme Parks and Planning Strategies" called "looking for a snappy comeback". It seems that the OP on it is tired of getting negative feedback from people when she mentions Disney vacations, so she was asking for suggestions to say back to them. You may want to check this out, some of the responses are funny!

 

[crisi]

Sometimes its sour grapes....I think more often its just different priorities. Smile and then don't share with them unless they express interest.

A friend of mine was really excited about some tickets to a sporting event he got. He talked a lot about the tickets before the game, he talked a lot about the game afterwards. Knowing about it made nice small talk, but I couldn't feel the same excitement over a sporting event and I sort of wished he'd picked up on my "polite interest" and stopped talking about it.

(Course your family isn't bothering with the "polite interest")

 

[K&KsMom]

We are disney junkies just like most of us on the boards however our family does not feel the same way.....they actually think we are nuts for going to disney every year. They can't handle the crowds, lines, and the fast pace. I couldn't imagine taking my DS's 2 and 4 anywhere else. They love it....we love it. It is the most magical place. I can't wait for December

 

[disneychrista]

There will always been someone who will make comments about things. Usually the same people who go to the same places every year, just not Disney.

 

[margev]

My dh's family always makes comments like don't worry kids maybe someday mom and dad will start saving for college! They just don't get it!! but that's okay my dh and i do so who cares!!! you enjoy your trip you deserve it!!!!

 

[lookingforward]

We go all the time and my family thinks we are nuts. WHO CARES! You saved for this and your children will have the time of their lives. Enjoy every moment and have a wonderful, magical vacation. All that matters is what you and your husband think. Wait till you plan your next WDW trip! Take lots of pictures and make sure you show them to the doubters when you get back.

 

[allie&mattsmom]

Oh I always get the old "You're going again?" comments. Both from family and friends but I've finally learned to not let it bother me. Then I get the "Oh we've been once and that was enough. We have no desire to go back!" comments too. I'm to the point where I'm through trying to explain myself and just let it go. I think they are just jealous!

 

[MrsPete]

Hello All,

We are taking our first family trip to WDW. We have three children 2-8. I am so excited it has been a dream of mine to get there. I told some family members and they looked at me like I was crazy--why would you go there. Kind of raining on my parade. I think it might be sour grapes as my Mother in Laws children could not afford this trip. We have been doing some major savings. I guess I would never respond to another's enthusiasm that way. Just wondering if anyone else has had this.


Thanks

The real question: Why do you care what other people think of your vacation choices? Obviously you've made the decision to go, and you're happy about it. Go and have fun.

 

[msbegin]

Don't let anyone rain on your parade!!! Enjoy it!!! You will be making memories you kids will have forever.

My SIL has never been. I have always tried to convince them to take the kids (ages 2,5 & 8) they always say, when the kids are older. My reply is "What are you waiting for?" We keep going back to Disney because every time we go it is a different vacation. You see it through the eyes of your children and as they are growing, you see different things. Well, my SIL is finally going this year (we cannot go together, we like to go in April as a getaway from our CT winter, but her hubby is a teacher & cannot take the extra time off- we go for 10 days) so they're going in July.

I really hope she enjoys it since I've been hyping it up ever since I met my husband. No matter what DH & I love it & we are proud to be raising 3 Disney lovers too!

*by the way- this makes me think of my reaction when people tell me they're going to Universal- I always say, "why would you go there, Disney is so much better" I've only been to Universal once & that was 8 yrs ago-didn't care for it. Does anyone else think people are crazy for choosing Universal over Disney????

 

[Nancyg56]

Ignore them! We also have been saving for a long time to go, and are spending quite a bit of money. I have never discussed this aspect with anyone, but a family member made some rude comment about the amount it cost, and what other vacations I could have planned for the same amount! I would never comment on any one elses choices, although I don't always understand them...just happy that they are happy. I have never mentioned our trip to her again, and will not.

 

[lovethattink]

Oh just wait until you have your 1st trip to Disneyworld. If you get bit by that "Disney bug", your enthusiasm will be knocked up a few notches. We go to WDW all the time and stay on site often. Dh's coworkers and family just don't "get" it. My side of the family has been bit by the bug and they are sorely jealous when we without them.