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I am getting the WDW vacation planning itch. My problem - DH! He refuses to even talk about going, he says he is all Mickeyed out and going 4 times was enough in his lifetime. Do I plan a vacation with just me and the kids or plan one for the whole family? If we go without DH, we can't use his airline employee discount, but then again, we would be able to get the dining plan. Ugh, what to do?!
I guess it's a question only you can answer. Have you taken trips like this alone with the two children? Would the kids be upset if daddy doesn't go along? Good luck with your decision!
Well, how would your DH feel about you taking a trip without him? DS and I went with friends this past August. DH stayed home because he said he would never, ever go to FL in the summer again. He was fine with us going, though. I think he actually liked having a little bit of time to himself. So, if your DH is fine with you and the kids taking a trip, then go without him. If it will cause bad feelings I would wait awhile. Maybe he will have a change of heart in a year or so. Good luck!
If he's okay with it I say go without him! My husband also got a little tired of going and skipped our last trip and is skipping next year's too. My parents decided to come along with my son and I. Do you have anyone that may be interested in joining you? It certainly helps with the expense when you split the cost
Good Luck, I hope you get to go back!!!
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Is your husband interested in Golf? Maybe he can do things that interest him around the Disney area while you and the kids hit the parks and meet up for dinner. Just because you're in the same place doesn't mean you have to have the same vacation. Then, you could get the airfare discount and the dining plan.
I guess it's a question only you can answer. Have you taken trips like this alone with the two children? Would the kids be upset if daddy doesn't go along? Good luck with your decision!
My thoughts too. I go all the time without DH. But my kids are adults. If my kids were young like yours, I might ask my mom if she wanted to come so she could help out.
Or wait till the kids are older for a solo trip.
I say try the trip with the kids alone or do you have a friend with kids the same age? You all shouldn't miss out because Daddy is burned out. Hopefully in a few years he'd be willing to join you. Also, he could fly down with you all for a couple of days, leave & you guys return at the end of your trip.....10 days later! LOL
I went last year without my husband. So it was just me and my grandson and we had an awesome time. NOW my husband is ready to go back. He just needed a break. Good luck at figuring out what to do. What ever your decision you make it will be a great trip. You know your husband better than anyone-use your best judgment.
In our case, my husband works in the industry, so going to Disney is a "busman's holiday" for him and he will only consider a WDW vacation every few years.
But, my son and I would go several times a year if we could. So, we plan Disney trips without him and have a good time.
We recently bought dvc points and going in my dh said he would not be going everytime after the kids get older. Wether or not he was joking only time will tell, but i love disney and plan to go many times over again.... with or without him i hope ur problem.works itself out. Disney is such a great family place to visit. Perhaps let him pick the time.of.year? Mine would never go after mid june-augusts end.
My kids are 7 and 2-1/2 and I know I could never go alone with them. As pthers have said, do you have someone that could go along and help: Mom, a sister, friend, anyone??? I say as long as DH doesn't mind you going without him, do it.
The hardest part about being the Disney Fans that we are....we can't force others to feel the same. Give him a few years...maybe he'll get the itch again...but in the meantime, I don't think you should have to give up something you love. As long as he doesn't mind and financially you can do it, go for it! Good luck!
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i hope ur problem.works itself out. Disney is such a great family place to visit. Perhaps let him pick the time.of.year? Mine would never go after mid june-augusts end.
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