Well.......I did it

[debster812]

I just logged onto Disneycruise.com and ordered a planning kit. I have been lurking here with you all for a long time, and I am going to start working on DH for potentially a 4 day cruise in April of 05 or sometime in 06.

How do you convince a 'less than enthusiastic spouse' that he REALLY REALLY wants and NEEDS to go DCL????

Debbie

 

[nativefl]

Wow, you have been lurking around a while.. it is ok.. walk towards the light!

Just kidding, Congrats & goodluck on convincing the DH!

Leslie

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi Deb!!

I got my DH on a cruise last summer (Not DCL, no kids), he LOVED it and wanted to book a cruise for this summer, with the kids!! Just tel your DH how relaxing a cruise can be....No cell phones, no computers, everything (food, entertainment, kids activities, etc) is all paid for in the price of the cruise, etc!! A cruise can be as relaxing OR as active, or a combination of the two, as you want it to be. I hope you can convince DH to go!!

 

[Jillpie]

Oh Deb!!! We're booking our very first cruise for next April school vacation on the 4 day!!! I can't book it till next month, as we're going through the DVC on points. I am beyond excited. We surprised our boys Easter morning with it. Its going to be a huge vacation, 4 days at DW first (OKW), 4 days on the Wonder, then 4 days at BWV. I hope to meet you!!!

 

[Princess49]

I would definately sit down at dinner & use the.....

"My dearest darling, look what I have learned about DCL today!!!! Everything is included in the price!, once you're there, you don't have to pay for food or anything! Room service is even included- AND, you won't need another vacation after this one like you do after WDW. It will be rest & relaxation and, a beach think of it, TONS of women in bathing suits! What better way to see the islands then to get back on the ship at the end of the day & still be "in" Disney? I know it's more expensive than other lines, but you get what you pay for, it's of a certain quality & I really LOVE disney, you don't want me to be dissapointed do you? HONEY, how was dinner? good? I'm glad you enjoyed it, I have a whole tray of cookies in the oven too!"

tactic ...and if you need more fill in with a little....

" AND look at the discount I got, you know the brochure price is about a million bucks, but with my shopping around I got us almost a 50% discount!!! Would you like some ice cold milk with your warm cookies? Here you go dear... & will you LOOK at this... the days we are going the flights are so much cheaper!! The way I see it it would be a sin for us not to go, after all what else are we going to do? I'm glad you enjoyed dinner love, go ahead inside & watch the game, I'll clear your place for you & I'll be in in a minute, I just want to squeeze some oranges for your breakfast in bed tomomrrow morning, Love you dear!"

THAT, combined with the cruise channel in WDW worked for me & I have a bf who SWORE that he would never set foot on a "boat")so he calls it) GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[TexasTrudy]

Check out when the Travel channel will be airing its special on the Disney Wonder & Magic (usually during cruise week or several times during the year).

I forced my fiance' to watch it and now we're doing a Disney Cruise on the wonder for our honeymoon.

If that special doesn't convince your hubby, nothing will!

 

[CamColt]

WOOHOO, Deb!!!
I cant say much more than what the others have already said. Cruising is such a difference experience and it can be as relaxing or as busy as you want it to be. If nothing else...Castaway Cay makes it all worth it.
My only other advice is you should go between the 2 times you are considering and do the 7 day Western on October 8, 2005.

 

[tink5]

My DH said absolutly not when I brought up about going on a cruise. (soooo much money). About a month later my disney planner came. One look at the ship, food and fun he said "book it"!