So bummed :(

[todzwife]

I have been TRYING to get DH to agree to a trip this December knowing full well that we are going next November. (But as any true Disney fan knows the more trips, the better!!!) I spent TOO MANY hours trying to find a decent hotel within walking distance that was under $100. I found the Alpine Inn ($70/night)

The trip was starting to come together.

4 Nights at the Alpine Inn $280+tax
3 Round trip tickets on Southwest $651.90
Car rental $121.43
3 day park hopper tickets (2 adult 1 child) $447
TOTAL $1499.90 before hotel tax, airport parking and food.

I had planned to bring some food and get some at the 7-11 or chevron so we wouldn't be eating in the park more than once a day.

But tonight DH said no. He'd rather spend the money skiing this winter. But I have a 21 month old who freaks out with people she doesn't know (when I'm not around) I'm heartbroken. I wanted to go during the holidays since we aren't doing anything for Thanksgiving and Christmas is only a 2 day "vacation".

 

[abby]

Sorry, my only suggestion is plan a budget for the next 6 months, show him where you can save money so he will still have ski money?

 

[drag n' fly]

Awww men can be so stinky eh! Sounds like you need to go on the Girls ONLY trip

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1626753

 

[bumbershoot]

Do you like skiiing? Well even if you do, you can't really ski with a 21 month old, can you? So you have to sit in a lodge while he goes skiing?

Eh, if that were the choice for me, I'd take the baby and go to DL while hubby goes skiing by himself! (since he'd be on his own on the hills anyway)

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

Ah I'm so sorry. My DH would probably rather go and do other vacations sometimes too. But he also tends to be a big push over when it comes to me. I plan it, and tell him to put in for the time off. He always ends up having a blast, but whines during the planning stages.

Maybe try talking to him about it again? Explain the issues with skiing with a toddler ect... Maybe try to work in a ski weekend (if you can swing it) for sometime during the winter, plus DL? Good luck to you, I know I like to go as often as I can too.

 

[Zena Wright]

Well all I can say is sometimes it pays to be a divorced single mom . The only person I need to awnser to is me and I love DL so I always say yes , lol .



Zena

 

[todzwife]

The thing that makes me the saddest is that it's NOT a money issue. I have a small business that has already brought in $350 and will easily come up with another $150-$300 before we go. We just got a new Disney Chase CC w/ 0% till March 2009 and I could have the WHOLE trip paid off before then.
I also called his office (he's a dentist) and he doesn't have ANY patients scheduled yet on those days.
There is NO good reason not to go and it just makes me sad that he is being a party pooper.

 

[TripHHH]

I am happily married, but love going to Disneyland just me and my daughter (age 7). We've been going solo since she was 2...about twice a year. DH is just not all that into it, and hates the crowds. He goes once every 2-3 years. That's enough for him.

I love the times me and my daughter go for a "girls only" trip. It's a whole different experience. So think about going solo...it really is fun and such a great bonding experience. It's also a lot cheaper with only 2. We share meals so it works out great.

Since it's not about the money, it's likely that Disneyland is just not your husband's "thing." Ask him how he would feel if you and your daughter went. Chances are he would be fine with it, and then everybody's happy. goodvibes