When did you know you converted your significant other?

[Ohio State Buckeyes]

I had been a few times as a kid and I just thought it was ok. I was really into roller coasters at Cedar Point and King's Island here in Ohio. Well, 4 years ago my then girlfriend, now wife, were planning a trip to Chicago and we saw some packages on travelocity. I'm pretty sure it was the stay 4 nights get one night free deal. Anyway, the cost was very comparable and we decided well lets just go and we'll make the best of it, we stayed at POR. She had never been, never even been to Florida. She was asking many questions and I told her WDW is ok but nothing great.

Well, we had the greatest time, spent our honeymoon there a year later and leaving in about a month for 12 days at AKL, BCV, and WLV. So in a nutshell we were both converted at the same time. Kinda odd I didn't care for it when younger but love it now.

 

[tkitty]

I still hope my DH somedays becomes a true convert. He goes, and enjoys it, but acts as though he can take it or leave it. He did ask me when we would be doing the DCruise again , that's a start! (and he said to make sure it was a longer one)
I'm envious of those that have DHs that can let loose, have fun, and get involved in the planning. The planning is such a big part of the fun!

 

[AdventureGuru]

I asked BF this question...since he is sitting right next to me...He said he didnt know...

Here is my story...
in 2004 BF and I were all set to go 3land/4sea...2 weeks before we were supposed to go he tells me "I dont see why you bother-you've done so much planning how is this even going to be any fun."
Needless to say I was heart broken (only to find out a year later that he was just trying to get my going-it worked!)
I went to my moms office and told her I didnt care what kind of hit I was going to take finiacially...I was cancelling the trip...like all good mothers she stopped me...

So, off we go to WDW...and well...lets see...were were there a total of maybe an hour and he was on the phone with HIS mother "Oh my gosh mom! This place is awsome!"

So, we're off again Sept 2006...he hasnt done any planning...has listened to be say "hey what do you think about this???" of course I dont get an answer...get him there for 1/2 hour 45 minutes he'll be an expert...

MEN!

 

[LAinSEA]

I'll know that he is truly converted to a Disney Fan!

I'm so starved for a Disney trip right now (after finishing my Masters and interviewing for teaching positions), that a quick down and back to Disneyland would be heavenly!

When my folks mentioned that they would be going back for the yearly trip with the grandkids before they head back to school next August (they are in Maui this year), my husband told me that there is no way he could take time off to go.

So I guess I'm still waiting...at least he's wearing a Mickey shirt today, so there is hope.

-Laurie

 

[Tiki Room Fan]

My DF had been to WDW when he was about 14. He hadn't been back in over 20 years. He knew how much I loved it there and that it was always my favorite place to go. Since I got us some good deals last year (even better this year!) he agreed to go, but dragged his feet the entire time leading up to the trip and even on the plane to FL that morning. However, we weren't even in Orlando for an hour and he makes the statement, "WOW WE'VE GOTTA COME BACK HERE!!" I had to laugh cuz he hadn't even seen the resort yet, the parks, the food, etc. LOL. He's been talking about the vacation ever since then and tells everyone how it's the best vacation he's ever had (we didn't have a drop of rain the entire week!) He's just as excited about going back as I am! We're too excited to sleep! LOL!

Mission accomplished. I've converted the DF into a fellow Disney Addict. I would like to get married there.....we have this extremely long engagement thing going on ... like 7 or 8 years (!!) I think my chances are good of getting him to agree to get married there.....

 

[OKW Lover]

There never really was a need to convert my spouse. We actually met at WDW. She knew then that I was a dedicated Disney nut - going to WDW at least 4 times a year. While we were getting to know each other, we often went to WDW. Once we decided to get married, going to WDW was just a normal part of our lives.

We converted my step-daughter and her partner with just one visit to WDW. Now, we often meet them and our 4 YO grandson there.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Well, DH is close, but not quite there yet. He had been with me twice now, and to DL for a day. He does say things like "next time we go, we'll definitely stay there - on property - for the Magical Express and the dining plan" He has also tried to talk some of his friends into taking their kids down while they're still fairly young (5 and 11). I think I have him talked into a Christmas trip next year!

Jen

 

[honeybee30]

It wasn't too hard to convert my DGF, but I know I've been successful when out of the blue, she'll look at me & say, "I wish we could go to Disney World!" That's usually my line...

Actually, I grew up going to DL, but my DGF and I went to WDW for the first time together when we were just 15yo (just friends back then). It was her first trip ever and of course she loved it. 15 years later, we'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary at Disney! We were planning a trip to Cali next summer, but decided to go to WDW instead. Another sign of a successful conversion!

 

[Hixski]

My DH and I went to WDW for the first time in 1984. Spent a few days in Daytona and then a few in WDW. He had never been before. He loved it. The funny part is he is one of those big bad football size guys who does not look at all like he would be wearing a Micky t-shirt. We now own DVC and did the cruise finally last year.

I have always know he was hooked. Although he has issues with Pooh. Really has never had a good explanation why.
But I really knew when we went to Six Flags last year and he said "Wow, this is definately like a kiddie carnival compared to Disney". He also wants to know if we have enough DVC points too.

 

[msgrimm23]

the first time i took my dh to disney for his first real trip. he was like a kid and i took him to all the cool stuff. he is a night owl and does not get up early but every time we go he is up before me and we had to buy matching shirts thanks to him.

 

[Ardenne]

We went last year, and at the last minute DH had a work crisis and didn't get to go with us (and then got laid off on the last day of our vacation, anyway. Grrr.) He assured us that it was no big deal and we could just go again some other time.

Well, some other time is going to be this fall, as it turns out. And somewhere in the past year his attitude has definitely shifted, because he's gone from 'no big deal' about not getting to go to 'maybe we can go again next year' -- before he's even gone with us once!

 

[eblack0409]

I will have to answer this for DH...since he was already a Disney fanatic when we met!

We went to Disney for our Honeymoon and I would say DH knew I was converted when 1/2 through our trip I began planning our next trip back (to celebrate our anniversary). When we got home from that trip, I joined the DISboards and have made over 1100 posts since October 2005!!! I am now the one who asks...."when are we going back to Disney???"

 

[StephMK]

Mine just converted tonight!!! Friends of ours moved down to FL last month & she had mentioned before they left that we should visit soon to ease the transition for her kids. I put it past DH then & he brushed off the idea since we've been the last 2 years.

After dinner tonight, he asked if I'd been planning a trip - huh??? Told him no, he'd vetoed that already. He replies - "well, after all this craziness (long work hours in summer) wears off this fall, where else are we going to vacation?" Well, hmmm, I guess we're heading back to Disney!!!

 

[Debbiebee68]

I have always been the Disney nut and my husband is the true life 'Grumpy" every time I talk about planning a trip.

Anyway, after our trip in July (We could not have ordered better weather from God himself! and the Disney cruise, my husband actually initiated the purchase of DVC at Saratoga Springs. I never thought he would want to do that- especially all on his own!!!

Whoo hooo!!!

 

[Leota]

Well, DH isn't a Disney Addict in the sense that we Disers are. He doesn't pour over the Boards, leaves most of the planning to me & doesn't want to talk about upcoming trips all the time.
BUT.....
I should have realized after the first trip that he loved WDW when he said "Next time, we have to stay longer"

or the time I was planning an adult trip for the 2 of us to Vegas or the Caribbean & he said "Let's take DS to that F&W Fest you guys went to last year"

or when he tells friends how great WDW is & that they need to go. Even inviting them over to watch our WDW trip videos.

or when for my 40th Birthday, he chose to take me to WDW instead of an all-inclusive in Mexico.

or when we decided to take his son & family for Christmas last year & DH announced that we had to stay at AKL again to see the Red River Hogs. And that he wanted us to go a few days before our kids met us there so we could have some WDW alone time.

But when it really hit me that he is a WDW lover was when we had to cancel a European trip for just us & I looked at some cheaper long weekend trips to various places instead & he said "Let's go to WDW for Food & Wine Fest, just the 2 of us" and has spent the last week planning with me.

During the process of cancelling the European trip, we talked & came to the conclusion that we are used to the luxuries we enjoy on our WDW trips. That Disney offers us the chance to totally relax & not think about reality. I had always embraced that, but this was the first time I heard him say that he needed that. Then he topped that off by saying "Next time we go to WDW, let's try X airlines so we can fly direct."


It took him 13 years to really accept & come out & say he loves to go to WDW. So, if your mate hasn't converted yet, don't give up hope. There's still a chance they will.

 

[Harvest02]

You lucky girl you! I have brought DH too WDW going on 4 times now and still cant seem to get him converted. He will wear a Goofy shirt I bought him but still doesnt really get into it, wont plan with me and cant stand to hear about my planning. He normally has a good time there but gives me a hard time about getting him to go. Ive learned to just take trip with just the kids and I but I sometimes really want to share with him all the joy I get from WDW..

My DH went with us on our June trip, but he is still not a big Disney fan. He just tells me to let me know when we go(he doesn't enjoy planning or all the money I spend either). I am planning another trip for October 2007, and I went ahead and bought my tickets through Ticketmania before the price change. I just bought one for me and one for each of my kids. When I told my DH, he asked if I bought him one!!! Go figure! I thought I would be taking a trip with just the kids and me too(which doesn't bother me at all). Maybe there is hope for him yet! He is not converted, but I am working on it. I think the less I say about it between now and next October the better(although it is hard to not talk about it).

 

[mamaprincess]

When we bought SSR site unseen before our 1st trip! We would certainly be going once a year! He loves WDW as I knew he would and thank goodness he is a creature of habit because I know he won't tire of my fav place on earth. We both think we are the greatest parents ever because of our trips to WDW.

 

[Mom2DS]

I knew on Mar 27, 2006 when DH started saying...."on our next trip..."

You took the words right out of my mouth!

When I FINALLY talked DH into letting us go last time (2003), I thought it would be a "once in a lifetime trip" cause he's not a theme park kinda guy and he thought Disney was WAY too expensive. I talked him into staying at the WL because "we would only be going once". Well, once he walked into that resort, he was hooked! And when we were not able to go on a ride or two, he began saying, "Well, I guess we'll have to do that one next time."
WHAT?!??!?
He also began saying things like, "You know what? I LOVE staying on property because you can just zip around everywhere on Disney transportation!" And this time when I started talking about staying somewhere a little cheaper, he said "NO! We love the WL and we're staying there!"

Well, whadda ya know -- I just might convert him yet!

 

[Tumbleweed]

Wow Tinkerbelll!

What a fabulous story!!!

It's a little bit like an affair to remember. If you guys ever have to
separate for whatever reason - you should pick a date and time to meet
under Cinderella's castle!

 

[kathymc]

My hubby wasnt a huge fan but went along with it. On our second trip we were with my then 5 year old niece watching the parade at MK. All the characters were coming over to her, we are all dancing and smiling and she was just beaming with excitement. He turned to me and said - I finally get it!

Oh - and then when he was the one who actually suggested DVC!

Now he'll say stuff like, Disney again? or complain about something about Disney. But if he talks to someone that is planning a trip he's all - you gotta go here, its sooooo cool, you need to try this restaraunt, they have this really cool ride... etc. cracks me up!