Help! Wife has banned Disney for three years :(

Rutt

Rutt

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The title says it all. We are expecting our daughter's arrival next month, and she wants to wait until the daughter is three before taking her to the World, which I get. She's also afraid that the World will lose its magic to myself and our two boys. As you can probably tell, we are pretty addicted. Neither the two boys or myself really want to wait three years to go. My question: How do I plan a trip where there is very little chance of princesses (her big fear with the dtr) and yet find enough to keep the boys happy as well?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I pretty much know this means no MK, but we're ok with that. We prefer the Animal Kingdom and Epcot (princesses, ahhhhhhh) anyway. Any tours you might recommend for boys 7 and 11?
Particular resorts where you really don't need the parks all that much?

For the record, the wife and I stayed at AKL in January for a week and did only ONE day at the MK, it was still great for us, but shes not sure it would be enough for the boys?

Sorry if I sound pathetic.....
 
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ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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stevehousse said:
We have always taken our kids around the age of 1 for first trips! This past May was our daughters first trip, and she was 7 months old at the time! She liked it a lot! Lots of smiles! Going to wdw with a baby is a lot easier than in sounds and there is plenty for them to do! As for the princess stuff, we did so CRT breakfast for the first time, and also met some princesses along the way! The boys were actually fine with it. Did they really want to? Probably not, but they new heir sister and mommy and aunt did so they survived! Go and have fun! Hopefully your wife will change her mind!
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I agree. Taking our boys at 7 months was MUCH easier than taking them when they were 1. They were the most difficult at 1 1/2-2 and now are getting easier again.
 
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DiSnEyF@n

DiSnEyF@n

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Not for nothing, but took our 6 month old in August last year for 10 days WITH our DS 15 and DD 12 and we ALL had a blast. She loved the shows and there was a lot of stimulation for her that she enjoyed.... She slept amazingly while there, too!!! The longevity of the trip helped us to relax and do things at our own leisure. Tell this to your wife... Maybe she will come around. Honestly and even in the heat of August, taking a 6 month old was way easier than taking an older baby/toddler. Our plan is to go back for her 2nd bday. Gotta take advantage of the "free under 3"
 
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brea

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rsoxguy said:
Hmm...my advice?
Talk things over with your wife from time to time until you both come to a happy agreement that favors your desire. At present time she is full of hormonal imbalances. Let it go for a while, visit a local jeweler armed with a high-limit credit card, and begin the process of gentle coersion.
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This is great advice however when Men think these things over it goes great in our heads but comes out of our mouth like this "Are you ready to concede? No! ok we'll talk in a week...."
 
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EmmieSue

EmmieSue

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I don't really understand the princess issue. We took my nieces last year for the first time. They were two and 4. Neither of them cared about the princess at all. They saw them, they even met a couple in Epcot, but they couldn't care less about them really and we didn't do anymore that trip. We went back almost a year later when they were three and almost five and that is when they loved the princesses and characters in general. It was like they weren't even there the time before and like they were still seeing them for the first time.
 
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DManRightHere

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RH Kelly said:
The title says it all. We are expecting our daughter's arrival next month, and she wants to wait until the daughter is three before taking her to the World, which I get. She's also afraid that the World will lose its magic to myself and our two boys. As you can probably tell, we are pretty addicted. Neither the two boys or myself really want to wait three years to go. My question: How do I plan a trip where there is very little chance of princesses (her big fear with the dtr) and yet find enough to keep the boys happy as well?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I pretty much know this means no MK, but we're ok with that. We prefer the Animal Kingdom and Epcot (princesses, ahhhhhhh) anyway. Any tours you might recommend for boys 7 and 11?
Particular resorts where you really don't need the parks all that much?

For the record, the wife and I stayed at AKL in January for a week and did only ONE day at the MK, it was still great for us, but shes not sure it would be enough for the boys?

Sorry if I sound pathetic.....
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Think about this, hopefully in 3 years there be lots of exciting new lands (and other things) in WDW. Hopefully!
 
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PhotoDave219

PhotoDave219

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RH Kelly said:
The title says it all. We are expecting our daughter's arrival next month, and she wants to wait until the daughter is three before taking her to the World, which I get. She's also afraid that the World will lose its magic to myself and our two boys. As you can probably tell, we are pretty addicted. Neither the two boys or myself really want to wait three years to go. My question: How do I plan a trip where there is very little chance of princesses (her big fear with the dtr) and yet find enough to keep the boys happy as well?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I pretty much know this means no MK, but we're ok with that. We prefer the Animal Kingdom and Epcot (princesses, ahhhhhhh) anyway. Any tours you might recommend for boys 7 and 11?
Particular resorts where you really don't need the parks all that much?

For the record, the wife and I stayed at AKL in January for a week and did only ONE day at the MK, it was still great for us, but shes not sure it would be enough for the boys?

Sorry if I sound pathetic.....
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Nah, for a second there I thought someone was tresspassed.

Seriously, You'll be better off. There will be many more new things to see/do in three years. Avatar. All the new stuff at DHS.

Plus a three year old will be able to manage a theme park much better than a one or two year old.

Relax. It will be fine. Big things should be coming.
 
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lunchbox1175

lunchbox1175

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Don't take the toddler, go for a short trip, maybe 4-5 days, and leave the baby with Grandma and Grandpa if you can. Your boys would love this because they would feel like they are getting some special attention, or just do a trip with you and your boys.
 
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JIMINYCR

JIMINYCR

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3 year ban on Disney.... WHAAAAAAT is she thinking? :banghead::banghead: O.K. its time to take drastic measures.
1. Subliminal messages during sleep - Once she falls asleep play Disney background music, then whisper... Disneeeey Disneeey in her ear over and over again.
2. Implant subliminal flashes in your computer - Ever 3 seconds have a Disney photo flash on your screen.
3. Subliminal messages during your time with her. - When you talk to her say.... Disney, in every sentence and act as if you didnt say it.
4. Place Subliminal Notes. - Post Disney sayings, tape up pictures of characters, place Disney figurines on counters. Dress the boys in Disney T shirts every day.

She will eventually be begging you to take her to Disney. ;)
 
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