Disney etiquette for 1st timers!!

[WeluvMickey]

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Traveling to WDW with FIL & MIL in may 2009 for 7 days. They are with myself,dh,dd(5),dd(2).

This is there first visit to the world & 2nd plane ride since there honeymoon 36 years ago.

My dd's have been there have been 6x's the oldest & a Disney cruise my youngest dd has been to the world 5x's. This is the most magical place for them. They are Disney true believers!!

Now my problems....how do I educate my inlaws on etiquette with my kids? They may something...he/she must be hot in there!, how many mickeys do they have, those girls do like Cinderella ....got my point!! As much as I want them to experience the magical feeling I'm afraid of there comments!

How do I express this to them in a nice way & bring it to my husbands attention without anyone getting offended?!?

Please help!!

Thank you!!

 

[David]

I would not worry too much about what they may or may not say or do. Chances are, they will be too taken by the place to do much offending, and if they DO say something, I doubt anyone else will hear or care. Now, if they were to go up to a complete stranger and say something like "You're too big to be wearing Mouse Ears," then I would certainly say something to the In-Laws, but if it is just something within your family, don't worry about it.

We've taken several trips to Disney with our in-laws and never had a problem. Just be ready to show them the World and I bet when you get home, you'll realized that you had worried for nothing.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

I wouldn't worry too much about it either. When you think about the sheer amount of people in Disney parks on a daily basis, you have to realize that so many of them ask those same questions out loud. With it being crowded, nobody really listens to anyone else.

If it were getting bad, or they were saying things to strangers, then that would be different. You could just point out how many little kids are around, and how many of them believe in magical things. Just remind them that it's like being around little kids & Santa - you don't want to give the secret away.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Ditto what was already said: don't worry about it. If it comes up, just tell the truth: there's only one Mickey and just like Santa, he has magical ways of traveling around WDW. Same with Cinderella: that girl doesn't LOOK like her, she IS Cinderella. Trust me, it'll take much worse to dampen the spirit of a child who truly believes in the magic of Disney

 

[swimmom]

Don't stress about it. And probably the least amount of attention you give it the better. My MIL went with us two years ago and there were a few things that she did that kind of bugged me, but I'm sure know one else even noticed. I just let it go, she wasn't going to spoil my trip.

 

[EpcoTim]

You could just leave them at the airport in Jersey.

If they haven't been to an airport in 36 years they will have no clue what to do and will most likely be in the same place they were when you left them.

Or just not let them get to you at all.

 

[lbrad]

Roll with the punches IF they happen.... Don't make mountains out of molehills! Relax & enjoy the magic and I'm sure they will too

Have a great trip!

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

:wave:
Relax and have a great time! No need to worry about things like that on your vacation!

 

[Phonedave]

Would anybody really be offended if you just said, without the kids around, "Everyone, please remember that the kids will be around and still think the characters are real, please don't spoil it for them"

are you just worried that your in-laws will slip up by accident, or are they going to try and intentionaly make the kids wonder about what is going on. If its the first case, then a simple reminder should do the trick, and if they do slip, a gentle nudge and some fast explaining should cover it up.

If they would intentionly ruin WDW for your kids, then I have to ask why you are taking them with you.

-dave

 

[sublimesting]

Would anybody really be offended if you just said, without the kids around, "Everyone, please remember that the kids will be around and still think the characters are real, please don't spoil it for them"

are you just worried that your in-laws will slip up by accident, or are they going to try and intentionaly make the kids wonder about what is going on. If its the first case, then a simple reminder should do the trick, and if they do slip, a gentle nudge and some fast explaining should cover it up.

If they would intentionly ruin WDW for your kids, then I have to ask why you are taking them with you.

-dave

Yeah, insturct everyone at the same time, and if the DH is involved in being instructed its more like a wifely reminder. I always wonder what kids think.

 

[goodtimes5286]

i would find a way to ditch them every morning before going to the parks. Your a lot younger than them so get up, grab the stroller, and run to the buses before they know what's happened.

Out of sight, out of mind

 

[fmingo36]

i would find a way to ditch them every morning before going to the parks. Your a lot younger than them so get up, grab the stroller, and run to the buses before they know what's happened.

Out of sight, out of mind

:roflol::roflol::roflol:

 

[Eljay]

Would anybody really be offended if you just said, without the kids around, "Everyone, please remember that the kids will be around and still think the characters are real, please don't spoil it for them"
-dave

Exactly. I think they would *get it* if you said in private, "It's so sweet that the kids really believe in the magic and the characters, I hope we can make that last as long as possible for them, they grow up so fast."
What grandparent wouldn't understand? :animwink:

 

[smk]

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Traveling to WDW with FIL & MIL in may 2009 for 7 days. They are with myself,dh,dd(5),dd(2).

This is there first visit to the world & 2nd plane ride since there honeymoon 36 years ago.

My dd's have been there have been 6x's the oldest & a Disney cruise my youngest dd has been to the world 5x's. This is the most magical place for them. They are Disney true believers!!

Now my problems....how do I educate my inlaws on etiquette with my kids? They may something...he/she must be hot in there!, how many mickeys do they have, those girls do like Cinderella ....got my point!! As much as I want them to experience the magical feeling I'm afraid of there comments!

How do I express this to them in a nice way & bring it to my husbands attention without anyone getting offended?!?

Please help!!

Thank you!!

Anyone who honeymooned in WDW must be willing to suspend reality long enough to enjoy and not spoil the trip with the grandkids. If they once enjoyed it enough to go on their honeymoon there, then they can't be all that bad.:shrug:

 

[goodtimes5286]

Anyone who honeymooned in WDW must be willing to suspend reality long enough to enjoy and not spoil the trip with the grandkids. If they once enjoyed it enough to go on their honeymoon there, then they can't be all that bad.:shrug:

GOOD POINT!

i didnt catch that nice one

on second thought, no ditching, thats like.....rude or something