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Trip planned for October now more people are added!!
Now I might sound mean during this so forgive me. I am after all an only child and want everything to go my way OR at least the way we planned.
Here's whats going on: My DH and I booked a trip with my parents who haven't been to Disney since 1989 for the end of October. I have an Aunt, Cousin and my cousin has 2 kids who live in Port St. Lucie FL. They invited themselves on our vacation for three days of our trip. My DM is so excited, but the rest of us said " We are not changing our trip plans because the kids are coming." We have the trip all planned out for dinners and tours and we don't want to change anything. I've never been to Disney with children (they are 7 & 4) so I suggested to go the character dinners the two nights they are staying at the park. My DM was so happy I suggested it.
My DH has never met my family and is a little upset they invited themselves on our trip.
I'm just not sure how to feel about this. It's great that I'm going to see them, I haven't seen them in so long. The kids are going to be the problem though. I hope not though. When my DH and I are on vaca in Disney we do what we want when we want without worring about other people. What do we do? Any suggestions on how to handle this? Any comments? Please tell me everything you can!! Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
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We have been with family and this trip without...it has its good and bad points...my kids are 9 and 5...gave my kids someone else to play with...but we were always together...
we are going for 4 nights 21-25....
Character Dinners are great!!!
let me know if I can answer any specific questions...
we have also been with my parents and older brothers...We did eat at 1900 and Chef Mickeys
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Ah, the joys of traveling with family
I think it was great of you to suggest character dinners/meals during the time your cousin is going to be with you! Other than that, maybe just plan the meals, and split up so you have some time on your own (just meet at the meals)! That way you can still do what you want, or maybe let your Mom tour with your aunt and cousin when they are there and the rest of you go off on your own!
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I had to laugh - sort-of when I read your post. My EX invited himself to our first ever Family Disney trip. I'm getting remarried in September and we are planning our first vacation together as a family next Fall. He decided he could come and stay at another resort and "share" my daughter on vacation. Of course, I'd pick up the bill for everything for her. My fiance has never been to Disney and never even been on a vacation...EVER. I couldn't believe what my EX suggested.
I don't think you're being mean one bit. I think you should continue with your plans and hope that can "fit" into your schedule. Maybe on your "adult" meals they can spend time with "their" family and do something different.
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I had to laugh at this--I'm an only child, too, so I sympathize completely! Something like this did happen to me and my fiance a couple of years ago. We were telling his parents about our trip when they spontaneously decided that they'd love to go to WDW too--and wouldn't it be great if we all stayed together at the same time in the same room?! We'd gone to WDW with them before and it wasn't bad; I had just been looking forward to our next trip as being just for us. Jamie had to convince me to go along with it (the biggest plus being that we'd save lots of money on our resort room and could spend that on other things like souvenirs ), and we did end up having fun. Marnie had great advice when she said to spend lots of time together alone doing what YOU TWO want to do and don't let them make you do what THEY want. That really saved some of my sanity there! We met at meals and that was nice. So I wouldn't let this ruin your trip--just try to make the best of it and you'll have a great time!
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Me too!
Since they are "craching" your vacation, I don't think you need to be responsible for them 24/7, especially since you have alot of things planned. I think the dinners are a great idea for both the adults and the children.
Also keep in mind that children are often awed by the magic of WDW. You may get a kick out of seeing things through their eyes!
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I'm getting remarried in September and we are planning our first vacation together as a family next Fall. He decided he could come and stay at another resort and "share" my daughter on vacation. Of course, I'd pick up the bill for everything for her. My fiance has never been to Disney and never even been on a vacation...EVER. I couldn't believe what my EX suggested.
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