mshanson3121
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So we were set to return June 10, 2017, nine months from Saturday... *sigh*. And... now we're not.
Sort of a combination of various factors. But the seed was planted after our family trip to New Hampshire this summer, when we saw how much fun the kids had there (just as much as at Disney honestly, though our daughter did miss the characters), for a mere fraction of the cost of Disney.
When we came home, DH and I did discuss a bit about the possibility of doing a longer NH trip next year again, instead of Disney. And honestly, talking about it, the finances of it, it completely made sense, and I felt like I was okay with it. But we didn't say one way or the other for sure.
Anyways, when DH returned to work (college instructor) last week, there was talk of changes coming next year, looking like they may not go back to work until mid-September. I made the comment that that could be a good thing - we could go to Disney the last week of August/first of September instead of June, so the crowds would be much lower.
And, DH spoke up and dropped the bombshell, "I have no intentions of returning to Disney next year. We went once, which is more than what most people ever get to go. Maybe we'll get back someday. But it's not going to be next year."
And so... that's that. Basically, his reasoning is, he doesn't want to spend that much money, when the kids enjoy themselves just as much elsewhere, especially when that elsewhere is only 6 hours away instead of 28. And, as he pointed out, there are other things we could do with the money saved, things we'd like to do around the house. He's not opposed to returning, and he did say that he would like to go back when TSL and SWL are done. But let's face it, that's 2019 at the earliest.
And so... yeah. And turns out, I'm more disappointed by the idea of not going back, than I thought I would be. We had openly talked with the kids about going back, talked about things we would do, and yup, I'm totally willing to admit it - I'm just as disappointed for myself as the kids, too. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed our NH trip, and it was fun, and the kids did really enjoy it, they really truly did enjoy it just as much as they did Disney. But I confess that I didn't enjoy the parks as much. I missed the shows, the parades and the characters. The "magic" of Disney.
But, I can see my husband's POV, too, and when it boils down to it, it's about the kids, so if they're happy, that's all that matters. And hopefully we'll get back again someday, but... yeah... I confess, I wanted to come here and have my quick "pity party" that we won't be returning with other Disney fans who would "get it". So now I guess I have to hope for a winning lotto ticket or a trip to Disney contest.
Sort of a combination of various factors. But the seed was planted after our family trip to New Hampshire this summer, when we saw how much fun the kids had there (just as much as at Disney honestly, though our daughter did miss the characters), for a mere fraction of the cost of Disney.
When we came home, DH and I did discuss a bit about the possibility of doing a longer NH trip next year again, instead of Disney. And honestly, talking about it, the finances of it, it completely made sense, and I felt like I was okay with it. But we didn't say one way or the other for sure.
Anyways, when DH returned to work (college instructor) last week, there was talk of changes coming next year, looking like they may not go back to work until mid-September. I made the comment that that could be a good thing - we could go to Disney the last week of August/first of September instead of June, so the crowds would be much lower.
And, DH spoke up and dropped the bombshell, "I have no intentions of returning to Disney next year. We went once, which is more than what most people ever get to go. Maybe we'll get back someday. But it's not going to be next year."
And so... that's that. Basically, his reasoning is, he doesn't want to spend that much money, when the kids enjoy themselves just as much elsewhere, especially when that elsewhere is only 6 hours away instead of 28. And, as he pointed out, there are other things we could do with the money saved, things we'd like to do around the house. He's not opposed to returning, and he did say that he would like to go back when TSL and SWL are done. But let's face it, that's 2019 at the earliest.
And so... yeah. And turns out, I'm more disappointed by the idea of not going back, than I thought I would be. We had openly talked with the kids about going back, talked about things we would do, and yup, I'm totally willing to admit it - I'm just as disappointed for myself as the kids, too. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed our NH trip, and it was fun, and the kids did really enjoy it, they really truly did enjoy it just as much as they did Disney. But I confess that I didn't enjoy the parks as much. I missed the shows, the parades and the characters. The "magic" of Disney.
But, I can see my husband's POV, too, and when it boils down to it, it's about the kids, so if they're happy, that's all that matters. And hopefully we'll get back again someday, but... yeah... I confess, I wanted to come here and have my quick "pity party" that we won't be returning with other Disney fans who would "get it". So now I guess I have to hope for a winning lotto ticket or a trip to Disney contest.
Have you considered going on a mom and kids only trip? You save money and can go for a shorter period of time. I always said I would never travel without my husband but last year for the first time he insisted because what I wanted would take up A LOT of time and we took off for 3 months. He visited us in the middle of our trip and at the end and it was amazing!! It allows the kids to get so many opportunities AND with my husband taking shorter vacations, he can get more of them! We are going to Europe for 4 weeks before my husband joins us for 2 weeks next year!
