The "Why I didn't speak to my sister for a week" trip report *** Now Complete :)

[tiggerwannabe]

I totally woulda ditched those two waaaay earlier than you did

You and Grumpy are really tremendous people to not only pay for sis *and* her SO to join you in your Happy Place but to put up with all that and keep your tongue as well as you did really, really, is commendible. and your writing...I am so hooked! Great Job on the details! I really like it when I read a TR and actually feel like I am there experiencing the whole trip right alongside you.

PS:FYI I found your report cause the Nebo-ites were speaking quite highly of you and posted that we should all read it, cause it's that good

 

[MM27]

I just found your trip report and I love it. Sorry you had such a miserable experience. Reading it reminds me why I would never travel with my sister in law. You really are a better person than me because I would've ditched them after the first day after telling them off. I hate when people suck the fun out of things, especially things like Disney.


"Well, it's still better than being at home."

I could be wrong, but I don't believe that's Disney World's current slogan.

 

[budbeerlady]

I hope you had a wonderful trip to the Poly! I dont know how you didnt smack your sister between the eyes, ughhhh! I am in awe of your self control!

 

[buckeyebill1995]

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe what you went through! And it was only a week you didn't speak to her? It would have been MONTHS before I talked to them after that, and even then it would probably have been a conversation over me sending them a bill for everything I had paid for!

We recently took my sis and BIL to disney for our kids' birthdays and after two days I was ready to smack the disney-hating right out of them! You really are a saint!

Glad to hear your next trip went better, and thank you for sharing a sad but entertaining TR with us!

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Well... I just sat here and read all pages! I did not want to stop... It was like that line: "It will make you laugh...it will make you cry"...

I laughed a couple times so hard that I woke the cats up. They were not happy!

I think it is unfortunate the way your sister and her partner choose to live their lives but at the same time I feel bad for them. It doesnt seem like the greatest existence... and for you and grumpy...

I know if wouldnt matter or make anyone feel truly better but maybe you should make up a scrapbook with all yiour pictures, stories, and RECEIPTS. Let he know how much this cost you and grumpy.... not just $$$ wise either...

Hope your most recent trip was much better... dopnt worry there will be others... have you considered DVC? Best thing I ever did!!!!!

 

[VacationKicks]

Just read your TR the whole thing today with a little break for dinner. I couldn't believe how little you ds and dsgf did, but what I had to share with my family was the stitch with the toilet paper photos and the nap outside in wicker chairs. We all loved that one!

Glad you had a much better trip this time. Did you start that TR yet? I'll be on the lookout for it.

 

[Disney_Angel]

During our trip last September my mother got made at me and stormed of like a little kid having a meltdown. Even my seven year old was happy to leave them behind this year.

Next vacation I was hoping for a swap...you can have my mom and I can just sit your sis down somewhere.

I ,like you, worked hard to try to make it a special vacation but it is hard to do Disney with people who do not understand how things work.
Because of my experience I do not think I would ever travel to Disney with anyone until I did a trial run at Hershey Park or Great Adventure with them.
Does that make me a travel snob?

 

[tammyd_rn]

First I am hoping that your current trip is going smoothly since you aren't trying to entertain anyone but yourselves. You so deserve this trip after your last one. I understand that you had a lot scheduled but I don't see where your sister even tried to partake in the magic. If someone else paid for my trip you can bet I would be doing a lot of what they wanted to do. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Looking forward to hearing about the Poly when you return.

 

[hoosiergirl7]

You were way cooler with your sister and her girlfriend than I would've been. I would have throttled her. I also wouldn't have dragged them anywhere. If they didn't want to do anything then so be it. But I hope you do tell them that you'll never EVER go on a vacation with them again. They were childish and unappreciative and don't deserve a great vacation like that again.

After your last post about the Boma experience I almost cried for you. That's just not cool. I so hope the trip you just returned from was way better. Oh, and never say never. You will get back to Disney. Thos who are addicts always do. I know I'm looking forward to all my future trips!

Will you do a TR for the Poly trip??

 

[marivaid]

Morning all 5.34am here and what am I doing ? DISing of course !!!

Yes I'll do a little TR for our Poly trip, althought it won't be as good as this one - you gotta admit, Jessi & Alex do make things quite a bit more interesting!

Speaking of them, Jessi will be visiting in a few days (the 13th, how appropriate) and there's talk of finding them an appartment around here so they can finally come back to civilization. I'm not too worried though, because I know my sister, she'll find something wrong with every appartment they visit and go back to doing nothing in her middle-of-nowhere home.

Nebo-ites think my TR's good ???

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Nebo-ites think my TR's good ???

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26624321&postcount=139

Yes I'll do a little TR for our Poly trip, althought it won't be as good as this one - you gotta admit, Jessi & Alex do make things quite a bit more interesting!

 

[bnba2]

I may be kicked off the Dis for saying this but I want to jump through my computer and punch both of them in their faces!!!! How annoying! And the fact that they made you feel happy that you were leaving Disney! The nerve of some people.



On the other hand, I am really enjoying your trip report and I look forward to reading about a happy trip. We leave in a few days!!!!

that is really funny bizneydizney...where I am from we sometimes say we want to kick them in the face...I see we are going to be at disney at the same time...perhaps we could meet up sometime during the week!

bnba2

 

[justplaingoofy]

Welcome back! We are anxiously awaiting the end of the trip with your sister.

oh yeah, and if its not too much to ask another t.r. on this trip too

As you can see from our numerous posts while you were away...we missed you. Hope you and grumps had a fantastic trip! I think your calling might be writing. You could pick up a column in a newspaper...or heck...allearsnet.com should hire you

One great big thank you!

 

[DisneyMom5]

Well, I just spent the last hour or more reading your awesome report!

I always enjoy all your pictures on other threads, and finally had the time to look at the report in your siggie.

Let me just say...your report makes me feel sooooo much better about my family. They were ANGELS on our trip compared to your experience.

My mom isn't a complainer, and my SIL doesn't like to plan, so they both agreed just to follow me around.

Works for me!

When our group was going to be even better (FIL, MIL, and BIL had to cancel), I informed them all that:
a) I do NOT expect you to spend every moment with us.
b) I have made all of our ADRs (free dining). The only one you have to keep is the one secured by my credit card. Other than that, if you miss a TS, you will lose out on that free meal. And probably won't find another ADR. And will have to actually PAY for your food. Just so you are warned.
c) Your parkhoppers and the WDW bus service is there for your convenience. Use it as you need to.
[Translation: If you want to be somewhere else, do not whine at me, just take yourself there.]

Good for you for ditching them at the P&P. At least you had a little fun.
And glad you get to go more frequently.

My SIL wants to go back with us, but wants to split up more, so that her kids don't have to be slowed down by my little ones.
BUT, she wants to "borrow" my oldest.
So her kids aren't bored.
While the rest of my family goes to do "our thing."

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Whew. So funny. DH says "Hmmmm, let me think...........NO!"

Looking forward to reading more!

 

[VanniGirl]

Welcome Home - to the DIS - not reality of home & work.

I so hope you had a fantastic time this trip - even if you took it easy!

 

[MAJ RN]

Can't wait to read your Poly TR!!! When do you think you will start posting?



Melissa

 

[Asmodeus]

OMG! I've just read the whole topic (took me some time LOL), your story is just phenomenal Oo So I had to register to post a little something

I'm leaving for my first trip EVER to WDW in a few days and I'm so scared that the same thing will happen with my friend... haha. My best friend and I share the same "Disney spirit", but I don't think that the other one will follow us through the storm (appropriate considering the weather at that time of the year haha )

Anyway, I hope you last visit to WDW has set things right for good^^

Et vivement le report alors^^ C'était un réel plaisir de te lire

 

[GoofTroop]

Marina!

You've got talent! I felt like I was there with you during all your frustrations, the saddest part was reading about them going back to the room with the styrofoam containers.

Last time I was at Disney was with my sister, her DH, and their 18 month old son. Then there was my DH, our 3 sons (ages 13, 6, and 15 months at the time) and our daughter (age 9 at the time). We had a great time. The most stressful part, at times, was dealing with the youngest ones' occasional temper tantrums, and my 6 year old son has autism.

If it was my sister and I and two other adults....That would be a great trip! I'm sorry your experience wasn't a good one.

However, on another note. If I was with my mother......Ugh! It'd be a nightmare. I'm glad you have that!

P.S. I have relatives that live in Paris.

Elizabeth

 

[hematite153]

Wow, I just read all the way through this...you have much more patience than I do.

We travelled with family last Jan and found some things more frustrating than we'd expected. However, we'd had the foresight to tell them that we had a plan that we were following, they were welcome to join us if they wished, but, if they didn't want to come that was fine too. Either way, we said that we wouldn't entertain discussions about changing our plans.

Having read your experiences I'm extra glad I did that.

I keep having discussions about bringing my mother and I worry that I'd have a harder time "ditching" her in this way and end up frustrated like you were. I'm going to find a way to use your TR as a learning experience.

 

[cheshireqt]

You are a better person than me. I would have done the same thing, jump behind a fountain and get really steamed by what I was seeing BUT I would run as fast as my little legs would carry me to Grumpy and told her all about it for two reasons: one to make sure she never got the idea, ever, to take them anywhere with us again. two, because misery loves company and at least I could've vented some of my anger.
So I am curious about why? Why did they behave this way the whole trip? Do you think that they were pulled so far out of their comfort zone that they were just so overwhelmed? Dragging their heels, missing ADRs and then eating junk food at night was maybe a way to make them feel back in control and back in their comfort zone? Just curious.
Can't wait to hear the rest and am looking forward to another GREAT trip report from your most recent trip.