Not looking foward to WDW with spouse

[tjevans]

Moderator -- please delete this post as the point is now moot thanks to some advice I received here.

 

[Vickie46]

hopefully she will get into the Dinsey spirit when she arrives!!! I wish you the best!!!!!!!! That is one thing my husband and I have in common we both love Dinsey! I hope for the best for you!

 

[FigmentGuy]

Me and my partner are kind of the same way. Perhaps you should take turns during your vacation and meet in the middle... One night stay up late and enjoy at night at pleasure island (then you too will be sleepy) and sleep in the following morning. (not to mention give you some let loose time as a couple.) Then since you had a sleep in day, the next day you get up early and go as a couple!

Or If you have cell phones, I see no harm in you getting up and heading to the parks and enjoying yourself. Then have your spouse call you when she is up and ready, then meet up. (we did this when I wasnt feeling to well I went back and took a nap)

Instead of dredding the arguments, talk it out now and work it out. Be sure to start of your conversation in a NON attack mode... "(insert lovey dovey pet name here), I really want for us both to have a great vacation on our upcoming WDW trip. Could we discuss a plan to ensure we both get the most out of this vaction as a couple...."

Just a suggestion, I hope it works out well and you both have a great trip!

 

[tjevans]

Figmentguy -- I took you advice and we talked about it. Turns out that a lot of my apprehension was based on a misunderstanding between the two of us. I have a lot less dread now.

 

[Bangerang]

I like to get up, be there at park opening and maximize my day (I have to be more on-the-go during a vacation than I am at home; I hate "taking it easy" vacations.

You are so me! On our first trip to WDW, I planned and scheduled the entire trip. We were up early and going the entrie time. My DH kept telling me he just wanted to go back to the room and have a nap. As a result, we ended up getting upset with each other in the middle of MK. How un-Disney is that?!? After that, I tried slowing it down a little. Nine years, several trips, and one child later, a part of me regrets that we didn't go back to the room and snuggle some (kids really put a damper on afternoon snuggle time...come to think of it, that's how we got him in the first place. )

Mind you, I still plan like a fiend and we still manage to see more than we would if DH were in charge. I suggest though backing off a little. You'll be more likely to go back if both of you have a good time, which solves the problem of having to see everything now. Also, I suggest building in one down day for your DW. Let her visit a spa, hang out at the pool, etc. You may find the pace at WDW such that you are eager to join her.

 

[bubba73]

DW and I have dne almost every trip together with my parents and it has been great. We have had a great relationship on this endeavor. They pay for the condo (timeshare) and even help pay for the grandkids and their trip. Plus, it is great to have a babysitter available for that alone time with DW. Go ahead and take the inlaws. Then, enjoy the benefits that come along with it.