Small Vent about Friends opinions!

[henrylovespooh]

My husband had never been to Disneyworld before and we went for our first time together when our son was only 7 months old. People told us we were nuts. The trip was wonderful and relaxing and contrary to what many said, my son thoroughly enjoyed himself. We went back two years ago when he was 2 and my daughter was 11 months old. Again, I heard everything from "the kids won't remember it" to "why not go somewhere where you can relax?" You know what, both of my trips to Disney were relaxing. My kids were in strollers, they ate and stayed free, we were never at a loss for something to do, and the weather was always nice.

I had my first child at 35 so I'm sure I said some stupid things to people who had kids. But I have always been a Disney lover so I would never tell anyone not to go there. I have been there as a kid, as a single adult and as a parent. I have never had a bad time.

When someone tells you you're crazy for going again, tell them they're crazy for never having gone.

 

[PrincessCandaceMarie]

Shout it from the rooftops when you go to Disney! It's something to be proud of! So forget your silly friends comment and enjoy your self!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I have a friend who is a Disney fan yet she doesn't understand why I or anyone would take any child because they won't remember it. BUT...my kids do remember amazing details of our trips and we all have a blast and that is part of who they are-having fun as a family is helping them become the people they are....

I'm with you on the beach thing. How exhausting and boring!

I can't wait to return to Disney. I used to go without DH and all my friends told me I was having an affair with Mickey.

 

[dcg0317]

I have a friend who is a Disney fan yet she doesn't understand why I or anyone would take any child because they won't remember it.

I tell people that is why they make cameras and video cameras, I sure don't remember some of the trips my parents took us on but seeing those pictures and hearing the stories sure is fun, and you be surprised how much little ones will remember.

 

[DisneyPhD]

We have been getting that "your going back eye roll for years, " but that was long before we even had kids (oldest will have been to WDW 5 times before she turns 4 years old, and that isn't counting one trip to VB last year too.) Now that we do have kids and are DVC members we don't seem to get as much of the questions, infact they are shocked when we go somewhere else.

Our good friends were not WDW before having kids, more the travel to Mexico, Irland and India people. They went for the 1st time with us last year (there kids are the same age as ours) and the loved it so much they are dying to go back again next month with us. The do admmit it is the perfect vacation with young kids, but want to branch out when they get older (we will see about that! )

I must admit we like trips to the beach too, and go there often (mostly Virgina Beach and Outerbanks of N.C. where our family is.) but we went to Vero Beach last year and loved it. We are heading back this May too. (but going to WDW for 4 days 1st, since we have AP's!)

Most people just don't get it, they think WDW is a once in a lifetime vacation. When you have that attidute it is too much stress and you have less fun. It is much better to go as often as you can, and take your time. Must people I know that don't love WDW, and have been there, stayed off prop and went to MK for one day. As much as I love MK, there is so much more to the resort then that, even for families with young children.

So while many of our friends and family don't get it, at least we have each other, fellow DISer's.

 

[jeepgirl30]

This is our first trip with the kids and everyone keeps telling me the kids are too young and won't remember it anyway so why waste the money. Then they say well stay offsite since the kids won't know.

I explain I am taking them this year no matter what and staying onsite.

They don't know my kids, my DD will be 5 when we go. She talks about stuff that happend when she was 2. Maybe when she is 50 she won't remember the trip but guess what? I will! She'll remember it for awhile and she'll love it when she is there so she's going.

We did the beach last summer and no it was not relaxing! DD was 4 and DS was 18 mths. She wanted to go to the pool or sit in the shade, DS wanted to run head first into the ocean every chance he got. He took naps so I'd go back to the condo with the kids during peak sun and cooked dinner for everyone while DS napped and DD watched the Disney channel. We did have a nice time overall and went with friends but not my idea of a great family vacation.

They are my kids and its my money so I will do as I think is best. That happens to be Disney.

 

[toystorymom]

I really hate when people say "they won't remember it anyway". Well, if that's the case, why take your kids to see their grandparents, or to the library, or send them to preschool? The point is, they have an amazing time while they are there and isn't that what vacation is all about?!

We just spent Christmas vacation at Disney and very few people even knew we were going. I too was sick of hearing "Again?!?" It was our 3rd trip in 3 1/2 years, and we did many things we had never done before and we've already made a list of things we still want to do. See, already planning for next time although I'm not sure when that will be.

I know plenty of people who go to the same vacation spot year after year, for some reason with Disney they think that's weird. Also, we do things as cheap as possible. We have driven from MA, stay at the Values, eat breakfast in the room, etc.

To each his own. At least you know those of here on the Dis definitely get it and can share the Disney magic with you!

 

[minkydog]

Get this I asked for a 3 days off to take advantage of my FITS tickets last October. They were good for 30 days from first day of use for those who dont know. This was going to be about 3 weeks from my previous vacation to WDW. But it is very slow this time of year.

I put in for the 3 days ( I had 373 hours of vacation due me at the time). I said I wanted to go back to Disney. I was told "NO" Ok I said I had just returned a few weeks earlier. Later that day my boss said If i wanted to go away on vacation that week and was going somewhere else I could have the time off as this is a slow time and I really wouldnt be missed that much. I said maybe I would go to Canada to visit my family She signed my vacation OK. So you guess it Off i went to WDW. LOL

When I got back they asked how Canade was I said It was great I had the time of my life. LOL

I can't believe the boss was willing to give you the time off only if you were going somewhere other than WDW. Heck yeah, i woulda lied through my teeth, in that situation. the nerve...

 

[Amirah95]

That's why you have friends at THE DIS. We are your support system...people don't understand me or my family either. They can't understand why we do WDW every year and guess what...THEY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND! To each his or her own...do what's best for you! We all will back you up here!

 

[Meredith'sMom]

DH and I decided to honeymoon at Disney and all sorts of people questioned us, wondered why we didn't go to St. Lucia, Aruba, etc. I love the beach (grew up in FL) but I love Disney World much more (went every year as a kid). We are also not sit on the beach type people, at least not for 7 days in a row.

We are now taking DD to Disney and we know we'll hear it from our in-laws. They will probably think we're borderline cruel for taking a baby to Disney. What they don't understand is that my daughter LOVES to stroller, can nap in it, etc., and that we're going to go at her pace.

I just had a friend say to me yesterday "I've never been much of a Disney person." Grrrrr.

 

[Mainebound]

Especially friends who do not have any children!! One of my best friends called me the other day and I told her I was trying to find a vacation for our family this year. I have 2 small children 3 and 1. Anyway, she sprouted off immediately "You not going to Disney again are you?" We have been there the last 2 years and YES we were looking to going to Disney again. First of all she has absolutely NO idea what WDW is about. She just assumes it's nothing but Dumbo rides and Mickey walking around. Well she goes on to say "Why don't you go to the beach instead" "I bet that would be easier with children your age". Mind you we have went the last 2 years with a 18 month old and a 2 year old and 6 month old... We KNOW what we are getting into. She then says "Wouldn't it be more relaxing to sit on the beach instead of fighting all those crowds?". At that point I just went off on her. I said "How relaxing do you think it will be to keep a 3 year old from running off, throwing sand, running into the ocean and a 1 year old from crawling/walking off the blanket, eating sand etc etc etc..." That does NOT sound relaxing to me... Don't get me wrong if it was just my DH and I we would love to go to the beach but with such young children it would be a big PITA!

I was so frustrated after that conversation... First of all I NEVER comment on her and her DH's vacation habits and they have some what I would consider weird as well.... Unfortunately I do not think they will get the whole WDW thing until they have children.. She swears even after she has children she is not doing the "Disney thing"... Well her loss is my gain! Whatever..

Thanks for letting me VENT... Sometime DH feel like we have to lie about where we are going so we can avoid the RUDE comments!

I just want to say that I have had the samw conversation with friends. I completely sympathize. So many people just do not get it!

We tried Bermuda with the kids before WDW -- a DISASTER!!. WDW is a safe, easy, vacation which is not subject to climate problems (can enjoy in rain, hot and cool weather). The only negative in my book is the cost, which exceeds that of most beach vacations, no matter how you slice it. But it is so worth it!!