I'm so sorry. I think we all have those moments, not specifically about the same thing, and then we all figure out how to move past and get over them. Ask me about my dad and his inability to follow my plans last year.
I don't think I would enjoy having to plan for a big group...it would totally mess with what I wanted to accomplish! I guess you did not have a choice though, huh?
My DH is not a thrill rider, at all. But he's okay with other rides.
Please do tell how it was with your dad. Even within our own family unit, there are many times we just have to break apart and do what we want to do. Mom always tries to ask us what's most important to us before we make plans, so that no one feels left out of misses something important to them. But inevitably, at some point Dad just wants to ride a ride, mom wants to take a picture of some fancy food or bathroom, Danielle is whiney, and I want to shop. We just aren't always on the same page, and getting to the point where you realize that's OKAY is not easy. So having that coupled in with people that I've never done Disney with and who are much, MUCH slower paced (they're living the retired life. The good life, but just totally different pace) than I am.
Planning for a big group wasn't easy, that's for sure. Coordinating dinners was easy but the fastpasses was not.
And when I realized my husband HATES rides, then it became a game of switching magic bands with who had what time so we could get the most use out of fastpass riding. Mom helped me out a lot, and Chelsea was on her A-game this trip, too. But I was the keeper of all the things and everyone's broad plan was in my hands. Granted, it wasn't so many people that it was overwhelming. My in laws basically said just tell us where to be and when. Chelsea already understood how we do Disney. My brother was only there for 24 hours (still can't believe he did that, but I'm so glad he did). And then it was just us and my parents. So it wasn't too bad. Certainly less stressfull than planning a wedding. So I'll take it!
As far as rides go... my husband has one favorite ride... It's a Small World
He's a sentimental man with big ideas, an even bigger heart, and enjoys the fantasy and romance of little things that life has to offer. And for whatever reason he associates Disney with It's a Small World. So he lit up like the 4th of July during that. I believe it was the last thing we rode in MK because we were escorted OUTSIDE of the park to get around the parade and firework crowds after dinner. But we will get to that part later.