Travelling with Disney-phob

[Robbie Fowler]

Any ideas on what to do with partner who dislikes Disney with a passion and is only making the trip to keep partner and child happy.

His interests are fishing, countryside and wildlife

Any advice would be welcome

 

[momof2sons]

Have him go on a fishing excursion. Disney offers different packages.

 

[Synonymous]

Leave him at the hotel.

 

[yoopermom]

Seriously, my DH's idea of a good trip is living out of a tent in the wilds of the mountains catching his own fish for breakfast, etc, so I know where you're coming from! If you HAVE to bring him to WDW, I'd suggest having a good talk ahead of time about how he doesn't have to "like" it, but he can't complain constantly about it and ruin your good time! Maybe do Cape Canaveral, or go down south and do some of the Everglades trip. Seriously, though, separate vacations are nothing to be ashamed of, we do them every year. He goes hunting, I go to WDW, and everyone's happy!
Terri

 

[Robbie Fowler]

Thanks very much Terri.

 

[coliebird]

Terri, we do the same thing. My husband is not into Disney, but is a NASCAR fanatic so I go to Disney every year with my cousin and he goes to the NASCAR race of his choice with two of his friends for a long weekend. Works out great for both of us b/c I don't have to hear him complain about Disney and I don't have to watch cars go in circles for hours. Though he knows that when we take our daughter for her 5th birthday, he has to come and enjoy it.

 

[Geebs]

if he loves camping and out doors so much, take him to Fort Wilderness and let him loose!! You can arrange horseback rides over there and look at the horses. Also, you could even stay there. They have cabins you can rent or the wilderness homes. Also, you can bring your own camping stuff. Depending on when you go, this may be an option.
Other things to do -- animal kingdom lodge. What hotel has a savannah full of animals to look at off of the lobby????????? It's really cool.
He could also rent a variety of boats on the like and go all over.
hope this helps

 

[sus]

Wow, sounds like a lot of us deal with DH's that are similiar.
Mine is the same, hunting, fishing, NASCAR, etc.
Stay at the WL, it's awesome! or if your on a budget stay at FW cabins or tent. Mine loved it at the lodge though. Also, I would recommend a fishing excursion on bay lake for him. Definitely go to AK if he likes the outdoors. Eat at artist point which serves wild game.
And most importantly heed the advice of the other poster who recommended warning him about whining and ruining it. Once he is there with you and the kid, he will end up enjoying himself, just ignore th complaining up until you leave.
GOOD LUCK!

 

[Robbie Fowler]

Thanks very much to all who have replied.

I am sure he will enjoy himself although whether he admits it is another thing!

 

[Ursula]

Has he actually been to Disney before and disliked it? The reason I ask is because I have a husband just like this too, into outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc. I practically had to drag him to WDW, but he actually had a GREAT time once he got there. He even would like to go back someday What a shocker! We stayed a couple of nights at AKL which he really enjoyed since he's into animals. So, you never know, he make like it more than you think he will

 

[bjakmom]

My problem also - what works best for us is to go off season (DH also hates the heat and crowds) and pace our touring to be as slow as we can stand it (this is a tough one for me!). DH is a far happier camper if we are not racing around trying to "do it all" - we pick the big things, do them, then relax, swim, eat, wander, whatever. Kids and I save our "pack it all in trips" for the trips that he stays home!

 

[JohnH]

There is a Sporting Clays range just out of Orlando, where he can go during one or two days to shoot some clays, 5 stand and try other shooting sports. I believe they have rental guns onsite, or he can call ahead, and I am sure there will be a firearm or two for his use upon arrival.

He can also book a half day fishing trip (Catch and release ONLY) @Disney. He can also do a bit of research and find a guide for off site fishing for a couple of days. Florida has some GREAT fishing available.

This way, he can be coerced to FORCE HIMSELF to make the sacrifice and go shooting and fishing (Such a chore ) while you enjoy the parks. It is definitely worth a try.

Good luck.

JohnH

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Sorry I don't have advice to add. I just wanted to say that its sort of the opposite in our family. Me (Dad) really loves WDW. I'd take the whole family there a couple of times a year if I could afford it. DW enjoys WDW alright, but she just doesn't get too excited over it. It's always me who initiates and plans the trips.

 

[jeannej]

I have released my husband from all obligation to go with us to any theme park. By the end of the trip it just isn't fun any longer.
So, the kids and I will go and have an excellent time.

jeannej

 

[Planogirl]

My husband doesn't care much for Disney either and he only goes with us occasionally now. I used to think that he had to go each time but one time he complained and told me that if it weren't for me, he wouldn't be stuck there! I quit expecting him to go after that and we've had a good time without him. We try to do other things with him so that he can have his fun too but he isn't really much of a traveller.

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Originally posted by Ursula
Has he actually been to Disney before and disliked it? The reason I ask is because I have a husband just like this too, into outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc.

I was wondering the same thing! If he's never been before, he may have a very different image of what WDW is like in his head, like just a bunch of Disney characters running around and some silly kiddie rides. He may really enjoy himself once he's there and sees what it's REALLY like! My dh's idea of a great vacation is a tent full of smelly guys who don't bathe for a week in the wilds of Montana looking for deer to shoot I'll pass, thanks. But, even though he's not the Dis-nut that I am, he does still enjoy himself there and especially loves to see how much the kids love it there.

Sue

 

[Robbie Fowler]

No he has never been before. He is making a generalisation that WDW will be too "in your face". I have been 4 times and assured him otherwise.

He picked PO Riverside to stay at cos it has a fishing hole, I plan to leave him there when he starts to annoy me!!!

Thanks for your comments.

 

[goofyernmost]

Originally posted by Robbie Fowler
"He picked PO Riverside to stay at cos it has a fishing hole, I plan to leave him there when he starts to annoy me!!!"


That is the best attitude. I don't know if your dh is like that or not but some people just love to rain on someone elses parade. Try not liking something that they think is great and they go into a huge pout and pitty state. I agree that there is a good chance that once he gets there he will really like it. If not, oh well, I guess he just can't become a kid again. My X was like that. Couldn't force her, at gunpoint, to have a good time. Life is to short for that. I'm sure you will have a good time. PS. The fishing excursion sounds like a good compromise.

 

[A Mickeyfan]

My husband use to go & hated every minute of it... he wouldn't want to stay in the parks or do anything...so finially I stopped getting him a pass. He continued to go with us but stayed at the hotel. We live close, so we would go often....even staying at the hotel got too much for him.... he would complain if we didn't come back to the room & meet him for lunch etc.... so now...we leave him home. He will come once (maybe twice) a year. He stay's at the resort....he will play golf & go shopping......We are leaving on this Friday....(he will meet us on Sunday...a week from today). We are staying till 6/9..............we'll see how he is on this trip....he is already saying that that he ins't going at Christmas time (which is the other time of year he comes with us). I thought I was alone with this problem.....guess there are many husbands who feel that way....gee, maybe they are a bit envious of MICKEY??????? LOL

 

[Tiffany]

Originally posted by Robbie Fowler
Any ideas on what to do with partner who dislikes Disney with a passion and is only making the trip to keep partner and child happy.

His interests are fishing, countryside and wildlife

Any advice would be welcome

I would say stay at the WL or the AKL. Book a fishing excurision for him this way he gets some alone time doing the things he enjoys so that when he has to go into the parks he hopefully will be in a better frame of mind.