help husband thinks disney is just for kids

[Number_6]

I have to agree with much of what has been mentioned on here. I live in Orlando now(originally from Massachusetts) and it's been very hot the last few weeks and not much rain either. I think it's raining now, but in April, our accumulated rainfall was 0.02" total. We are finally seeing some rain tonight and possibly this weekend. Now, if you find that it is going to be very hot, let me suggest the following: Morning until about 1PM - Go to a park and do a few fun things, making sure you had a decent breakfast before leaving your resort, then head back for a swim in the pool. Figure you get back to Pop Century by 2PM(time getting out of the park, waiting for the bus, and getting back to the hotel) swim and relax until around 4PM, then for the night of your first full day there, go over to Downtown Disney. Take him to Raglan Road for dinner, where he can have a couple of beers and enjoy some excellent food. After dinner, head to the Adventurer's Club or Comedy Warehouse, follow the one up with the other. And remember, when at the Adventurer's Club, ask for a Kungaloosh in a Monkey Nut. You get to keep the Nut. Check out the other clubs on Pleasure Island after that, if you have time. If not, there's always another night. If he's still grumbling about it being for kids after that, then I don't know what to tell you. All I know is, I've been going to Disney since I was 4 years old. I'm 28 now and a father of two, but I still love going if I have a day off and the kids are in school, just my wife and I. We have a blast as well.

 

[d'Isigny]

He'll learn soon enough that Disney is just for kids...

Disney is hard to explain to people because it's not like anything they've experienced before....

but ask him if he minds relaxing by the pool...going to shows...seeing fireworks...parades...going to restaurants...

and tell him about the mug of beer at Germany in Epcot....

 

[Tinkershelly]

There are a few guidebooks available that are geared for adults. They are labelled "for adults" or "for couples" or "without kids". These may be able to give you and DH some ideas for more adult/less kid oriented activities. Also available is the Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom. It is a small book with full colour, glossy pages filled with photos, sketches and concept art of the attractions at MK with a lot of engineering, technical, and architectural details. It is a great book for the plane as it has lots of info in little bites for short attention spans, such as one has while travelling.

I agree that the hard work has already been done in that he has agreed to go to WDW. Just let him make some of the decisions, (or at least believe he has!) and this will be just the first of many trips to WDW to come.:lol:

Tink

 

[bjlc57]

something to do BEFORE YOU LEAVE....

I cannot stress this enough.. buy the Unofficial Guide to Disney World by Bob Sehligher... ( Spel)...

This one book alone will make all the difference in the world to your success.. Read the book.. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.. One, this saves waiting in lines.

Two there is a plan JUST FOR ADULTS...

three... You control the PLAN.. YOU LEAD THE WAY..... Don't deviate from the plan AND LET HIM EXPERIENCE ALL THE SURPRISES... after about two or three rides... watch his face change.. Let the experience hit him in the face like a two by four..

and then You will have him... hooked. Played... LANDED... by the time the week is over, He will be saying... Well the next time that we come..............we need to do this.................


But this one book is worth a million dollars in Disney Experience.. you have to do one thing though...... FOLLOW EXACTLY WHAT THE BOOK SAYS.. if you do what it says, WHEN IT SAYS TO DO IT.. the book makes your experience complete..

As I have stated on previous posts .. we did all four parks in three days... which I DO NOT RECCOMEND FOR SOME ONE WHO HAS NEVER BEEN THERE.....


But this book makes it possible...


I wish you well.... this WILL WORK OUT.....

 

[dvcnut39]

I recently helped my neighbor plan a trip to WDW. Her husband was no help to her. "WDW is for kids", he said. Upon his return, I asked him how he enjoyed his trip and he replied "I just bought 220pts from the DVC!" He then spoke for the next two hours about how much he enjoyed his trip.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

It is - we're all kids (as we all have parents) its just that some of us are a lot older than others.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Few things.

1. I agree with the sentiment that Disney is for kids because it focuses on the imagination, creativity, etc. we all sort of lose as we get older, and the parks give us a chance to "go back." However, that is something you don't necessary clue into (or even would be able to) until you have been a couple of times IMHO as an adult.

2. I might actually suggest doing your research and focusing on the "how" aspect of the parks. While it kills the "magic" of how they did it, it really sounds like that wouldn't necessarily appeal to your husband anyway. To me (24yo guy), the whole infrastructure and technology combined with artistry, even of the original attractions, is amazing. How they figured out SSE. How they started the animatronics with Tiki, etc. That side of it might really appeal to him. With that, I might suggest taking a backstage tour where you can focus on the backstory to things.

 

[epcot2004]

We don't even have kids and we are going back for the 11th time in as many years. Great food, great atmosphere, & great attractions. If anything it's more for adults than kids!

 

[Indianagal]

I did book one meal. For my birthday we are eating at ITaly. That was like the only place that had reservations left. I wanted to eat in the castle. I also heard that fiona appple is suppose to be at house of blues on the 7th. Does anyone know if this is true? How much is it to get in? THis is one of his favorite singers.