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I want to go for my Anniversary but...[hesitant husband]
Here's my story.
DH and I never took a honeymoon and we are going on 12 years of marriage now. We've also never been away from the kids for more 3 nights.
For our 12th anniversary we have decided that we are getting away for a minimum of 4 nights. Preferably 5. We'd both like to go to WDW however here's the problem...
I don't like roller coasters. I don't like the feeling of taking sharp corners, drops and fast takeoffs. I don't do spins, I don't even enjoy Test Track with the fast banking. DH and the kids are roller coaster fans. Big ones!! Here's the problem: DH doesn't want to go to WDW if he has to ride roller coasters alone.
We both know there is more to WDW than coasters but enjoying Expedition Everest & Rock n Roller Coaster are some of my DH's favorite things to do there. I've ridden EE once 2 years ago and didn't enjoy the sensation. I'm going on Big Thunder Mountain in a few weeks but am not looking forward to it.
How do I get over this roller coaster hate? Is it possible? Help!! Suggestions are appreciated. He does so much for the family and I'd love to find a way to make this happen for him (and me). Otherwise I guess it's off to the beach (and I can't swim ).
First of all, let me say you crack me up. There are a lot of people who do not like roller coasters for one reason or another and I'm in that camp with you (though I do love TT and I can handle BTMRR and Splash Mountain...but I could never deal with Goofy's Barnstormer - ha!) I have never ridden a ride in the single rider line but off the top of my head my advice would be to tell him to go in the single rider line and be paired with another single rider (if possible) and you're just going to put your feet up or shop or hang out and wait...no problem.
It's so important to carve time out for yourselves sometimes. I would hate to have roller coasters come between that.
I am so with you on this, although I'm OK on Test Track, but the big ones like Rock'n'Roller Coaster, Space Mountain etc. : way will I get on those. I have become braver over the years - 10 years ago, I wouldn't touch Big Thunder, but now I will do it.
I'm not sure what I can say, as I know there is absolutely nothing that would get me on some of the big rides and I've come to my limit with Expedition Everest - the last time I rode it, it made me feel ill and I had a similar bad experience with Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris. If it's going to make you feel bad, then I honestly don't see the point. If it's a case of conquering your fear, then it's do-able, but to me, it sounds like more than that - you just don't enjoy them and I'm not sure it's worth putting yourself through it. The only thing I can suggest is a compromise is maybe to do a milder one or two - perhaps Test Track?
Well if it's a 12 year anniversary you're going to Disney to celebrate, then shouldn't the DH understand that since it's the two of you and you don't do rollercoasters, then this trip can be rollercoaster-free?
This trip should be more about the two of you and doing the "easy going" rides, eating at some fabulous restaurants, finding a quiet spot to stop and have a drink while enjoying the ambiance, etc.
Obviously, you know your hubby best, but that would be my "argument" if my DH was trying to get out of going to WDW just because he was going to be limited in doing some things because of something on my part! LOL
There is so much to do at Disney other than the small handful of rollercoasters that the parks actually have. I mean if you were thinking of heading to US or IoA and didn't want to hit any of the more extreme rides (which is practically all of them! ), then I could see him being hesitant on wanting to go to that particular destination.
Definitely talk it over with him. Let him know how important heading to WDW is to you for this anniversary and let him know about all of the other alternatives there are to just the rollercoasters. Show him the menus, show him maps of the resorts, show him the pools, etc.
Thanks gals. I guess I have more pondering to do. I guess I will have to really think about it after I ride Big Thunder Mountain. If I can handle that okay I will try Expedition Everest again and go from there.
I will report back after Christmas with the results.
At least your husband wants to go. Mine doesn't. D: He has all these opinions about Disney as a company and won't accept there's anything good about the place. He doesn't understand why I love the place so much. Of course he's never gone.
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Here's my story.
DH and I never took a honeymoon and we are going on 12 years of marriage now. We've also never been away from the kids for more 3 nights.
For our 12th anniversary we have decided that we are getting away for a minimum of 4 nights. Preferably 5. We'd both like to go to WDW however here's the problem...
I don't like roller coasters. I don't like the feeling of taking sharp corners, drops and fast takeoffs. I don't do spins, I don't even enjoy Test Track with the fast banking. DH and the kids are roller coaster fans. Big ones!! Here's the problem: DH doesn't want to go to WDW if he has to ride roller coasters alone.
We both know there is more to WDW than coasters but enjoying Expedition Everest & Rock n Roller Coaster are some of my DH's favorite things to do there. I've ridden EE once 2 years ago and didn't enjoy the sensation. I'm going on Big Thunder Mountain in a few weeks but am not looking forward to it.
How do I get over this roller coaster hate? Is it possible? Help!! Suggestions are appreciated. He does so much for the family and I'd love to find a way to make this happen for him (and me). Otherwise I guess it's off to the beach (and I can't swim ).
It's fun to go to WDW for your anniversary my wife Dawn and I did it for our first wedding anniversary and now we are doing it for our second wedding anniversary.
My wife and I are going for our 30th anniv in Sept. We had the same discussion because I don't like upside down coasters and she does. I will sit out for RR coaster and do the rest for her.
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