A week away and the possibility of rain is scaring my party!

Joshrzmeup

Joshrzmeup

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We are a week away and so far the weather is saying 80% chance of rain the first 2 days (all day according to the weather apps) and then 60% chance the next day. My mom now wants to cancel and reschedule for much later in the year. She doesn't want to go when it rains. She doesn't want to stand in line in the rain and go on outdoor rides and get wet. Ponchos or not. She says we can't take pictures when it's raining and that we'll be stuck in the hotel room doing nothing and it's a waste of money. There is no changing her mind.

I have tried telling her that yeah, it's an 80% chance that it'll rain for an hour or so, but then you have the rest of the day. Plus the weather can change in an instant, who knows what'll be like when we arrive. It could change the day before. She won't budge.

I am beyond crushed and heartbroken about this. I have been looking forward to this for many months, all the planning I have done to help make this trip a reality. I have been saving money like there is no tomorrow. I have been looking forward to a week off of work for a long time. Working extra hours and getting beyond burned out. I need this for mental health reasons. Just to get away from everything.

To see my nieces and nephew on their first disney trip. She doesn't even care about that now. Plus my other brother and his new wife were going to come and surprise her at Magic Kingdom. I don't want to do that to them, either. But, I also cant tell her that. It's not just about her and us anymore, there are others invested in this.

Help me!!!!! How do I get her to see reason???
 
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betty rose

betty rose

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Joshrzmeup said:
She doesn't want to get wet. She'd rather be bored in the hotel room than get wet in the park, poncho or no poncho, and then it's considered a waste of money.

The forecast hasn't changed in 3 days on weatherbug or weather.com. But a weather site my brother sent shows almost the opposite, and I showed her that but she won't budge. She already unpacked and put her suitcases away.

She already e-mailed our travel agent and asked what it would be if just she canceled.
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I'm sorry you are having this difficulty. You need the vacation, I respectfully suggest that you and other's go ahead and take it. If she were going to sit in the hotel room, she can just as easily sit in the comfort of her home, where she probably feels comfortable. Have a good time, and most of all don't feel guilty. She is a grown woman, and has made her decision. You need a break, you should take it for your mental health. Today's working world is stressful, without a vacation, it's easy to get burned out. You know you included your Mom; at the very first, so you can go in good conscience. Have fun while you are there, enjoying your time with those who are there with you. Send Mom back some pictures...and she can live the vacation, through your experiences.
 
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Distant

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This is the craziest thread ever. I guess the OP's mom had never been to Florida.

One other point others did not mention- Florida rain is warm (almost always.) I would bet the OP is from the midwest and the rain there is cold- bonechilling cold. While it's not pleasant to be rained on in Florida, it's not the miserable experience that it is in Ohio or something.

But yes- please let us know what happened!
 
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thomas998

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Joshrzmeup said:
We are a week away and so far the weather is saying 80% chance of rain the first 2 days (all day according to the weather apps) and then 60% chance the next day. My mom now wants to cancel and reschedule for much later in the year. She doesn't want to go when it rains. She doesn't want to stand in line in the rain and go on outdoor rides and get wet. Ponchos or not. She says we can't take pictures when it's raining and that we'll be stuck in the hotel room doing nothing and it's a waste of money. There is no changing her mind.

I have tried telling her that yeah, it's an 80% chance that it'll rain for an hour or so, but then you have the rest of the day. Plus the weather can change in an instant, who knows what'll be like when we arrive. It could change the day before. She won't budge.

I am beyond crushed and heartbroken about this. I have been looking forward to this for many months, all the planning I have done to help make this trip a reality. I have been saving money like there is no tomorrow. I have been looking forward to a week off of work for a long time. Working extra hours and getting beyond burned out. I need this for mental health reasons. Just to get away from everything.

To see my nieces and nephew on their first disney trip. She doesn't even care about that now. Plus my other brother and his new wife were going to come and surprise her at Magic Kingdom. I don't want to do that to them, either. But, I also cant tell her that. It's not just about her and us anymore, there are others invested in this.

Help me!!!!! How do I get her to see reason???
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First you may need to tell her that she has to because there is something special planned for her that cannot be changed.

As for rain... I used to live in South Florida and it pretty much rained every day in the summer about 10-15 minutes around mid afternoon... She is being silly.

Next explain that their are actually other things she can do if it rains... There is always Disney Quest if you have a real prolong thunderstorm... but most of the time the rain will only be around for less than an hour and then it it over with... rarely will you have to deal with rain from morning to midnight so when it does rain for an extended period you just adjust your schedule of when you go to the park.

To be honest it sounds like she is looking for an excuse not to go, and if that is the case she will find one regardless of what you say.
 
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