Tell me I'm not CRAZY

[SadieG]

Hi!

I have only been to DW 3 times (one of those shouldn't be counted because: we were only there 2 days, off-site, very young children, etc.) One of the other years we stayed in Kissimmee and last year we stayed at POR. So needless to say I am in LOVE with DW since last June. My DH and 17DS are not so smitten. DS says he probably won't go this year because he just doesn't enjoy it and the weather is so hot. Going during school days doesn't work well because:

1. DS is an honor student and NEVER misses. He is very dedicated (which I appreciate very much). Says he will get behind, have to take end of course exams, etc.

2. I am a teacher assistant in an elementary school.

Anyway I have a trip booked for Aug.31-Sept 5 which will mean missing a couple of days of school/work.

DH is not so thrilled and wants me to change my mind. DS wants us to go without him because he just doesn't really want to go. It's hard for me because I love it so much. Staying home for DS won't be a problem because his older brother will be with him.

Am I crazy? All I want to do is read these boards, read books about Disney, talk about Disney, plan for Disney. You get the idea. Since I am the only DW lover my DH and DS start getting this glazed, far away look every time I talk about it. Should I ignore them and carry on?

Also since DS doesn't want to go I could change ressies to sometime in late July. I booked for the free dining but with him not going the price is about the same if we go earlier.

Thanks for listening to the crazy DW lady. I just had to get this off my chest.

Sadie

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Do you have friends who love WDW as much as you, who might be willing to join you? I wouldn't subject a family who doesn't appreciate it as much as you. It'll just make them unhappy, which will make you unhappy, and spoil your trip. Alternately, maybe you might want to go solo...I plan to do that in a couple of years, when I have enough money saved. I think I'd have much more fun w/o the family, and I'd meet up with a couple of DISers for dinners and such. Doesn't that sound like fun?

 

[AllyGirl_79]

I started going to Disney at age 10 in 1990. All through high school, my parents would pull me out of school for a week in February *because* I was in all honors/AP courses, and they didn't want me to burn out. I even took a week off in Feb twice while I was in college -- freshman year we tried going in May after school ended for me, but it was too hot -- and I still graduated summa cum laude with three majors. Good students can go to see Mickey.

I understand why you love it, and I understand the pressures of school. (The part where your husband and son don't love WDW confuses me, but I'll go with it.) I can see where missing time at the beginning of the school year might be unappealing, though. Perhaps you should consider going at a cooler time of year, like February, when some holidays might mean missing less school? Or maybe get everyone more involved as to what they would like to do when they're there? My 19 yr old brother always rolls his eyes when I start talking about going back, but he gets into it as we arrive.

 

[kbmoo]

Of course your crazy. All of us on the DIS board are. But not really. They are the crazy ones for not wanting to go with you. Find a friend or some one who is excited to go with you and bring them instead. You'll have a much better time. I am crazy, I'm going 3 times during free dining and if I could get someone to go with me the week end of Sept 15th I'd probably go then too. You're intitled to be a little crazy when it comes to Disney. Good Luck!

 

[DeterminedOne]

I say forget them and go at it alone. Maybe you could meet up with a few fellow DISers.

 

[Donald is #1]

I agree with the preceeding posts. If DS doesn't want to go, then leave him home and go without him. If you take him with you, he will probably not be happy and your trip will not be as much fun. However, if you leave him home, you can go and have lots!!!! of fun.

 

[JFrey4240]

Crazy? Just as crazy as the rest of us! I'd move it up to July so you don't miss work and find some friends to go with. Have a good time and keep checking out these boards--that's what I do to keep my Disney addiction from getting too crazy. I can chat with all of you and not drive everyone nuts!

 

[gigi1313]

i believe there is a "ladies only" trip to wdw in late september (to encompass MNSSHP on 9/29) w/details on the community board(?) it might be worth looking into

 

[Mariaºoº]

I'll go with you! I've only been 46 times. I love Disney! hehe

 

[disnut8]

I'd say move the trip to July. Your son could change his mind. Mine did twice when he was around that age. Because I offered up non Disney alternatives. We did Universal one year and Kennedy Space Center the next.

Your 17 year old missing school is a big deal for him. Once my son went into high school, he told me that under no circumstances would he miss any school for vacations because it was extremely difficult for him to make up all the work he would miss.

I am the Disney planner and got the same responses from my son and husband when I would start planning. Rolled eyes, heavy sighs. I included them in the planning but in small doses. But I'd spend all my free time planning. Told them it was my hobby so they should deal with it like I deal with their hobbies. It worked.

 

[grinningghost]

I agree with the preceeding posts. If DS doesn't want to go, then leave him home and go without him. If you take him with you, he will probably not be happy and your trip will not be as much fun. However, if you leave him home, you can go and have lots!!!! of fun.

I agree too. My DD flat out refused to go to Disneyland with DH and I for my 40th birthday. She just wasn't interested in the least. So, to heck with her - and she stayed home with Grandma.