My granddaughter doesn't want to go to WDW this trip

[jlsHouston]

We are five days away and my daughter just informed me that my granddaughter wants to spend spring break at her dads because all her cousins will be there...I am trying not to be devastated. She also told me she wasn't probably not going either, but my DGS still wanted to go with me. I guess I need to call Disney.

 

[ImagineerDude]

We are five days away and my daughter just informed me that my granddaughter wants to spend spring break at her dads because all her cousins will be there...I am trying not to be devastated. She also told me she wasn't probably not going either, but my DGS still wanted to go with me. I guess I need to call Disney.

Aw that's too bad My mom and I are big Disney fans, but my dad and sister aren't. There is usually that one week sometime before we go when she says she hates it and doesn't want to go. Then we get there and she has so much fun, but there are also annoying meltdowns here and there that drive you insane until you say "That's it...we're leaving!" It'll be fun just going with your DGS!! Spoil him so much and enjoy that time with him!!

 

[jlsHouston]

Yes this is all about her cousins and her brothers being at their dad's that week and they only all see each other maybe 4 times a year. I don't want to begrudge her those moments. Well I am going to change this reservation around...wow I have so many ADR's...

 

[LucyK]

It's hard not being sad, but why don't you look at it as an opportunity to spend quality one on one time with your grandson? How old is he? Can you schedule something cool and different for him, like Pirates League?

It's going to be an awesome trip!

 

[jlsHouston]

It's hard not being sad, but why don't you look at it as an opportunity to spend quality one on one time with your grandson? How old is he? Can you schedule something cool and different for him, like Pirates League?

It's going to be an awesome trip!

I know..I am okay about it all..I think..Jayce and I will have fun...We are going to do the Pirate and Pal thing and he will love that.

I might switch to the BC.

I'm going to call Disney when I get through with work. I know I won't be able to do the phone thing until after 5 because of all my work interruptions

 

[Weather_Lady]

We are five days away and my daughter just informed me that my granddaughter wants to spend spring break at her dads because all her cousins will be there...I am trying not to be devastated. She also told me she wasn't probably not going either, but my DGS still wanted to go with me. I guess I need to call Disney.

I have to say, that was poor form on your daughter's part, failing to keep a commitment and not letting you know until the last minute. Regardless -- if your granddaughter doesn't want to go, that is certainly her loss and your grandson's gain, as he will have you (and Disney) all to himself! I hope you will still go, and still have a wonderful time. Some people just don't "get" WDW or fully appreciate what it can offer. (And sadly, in some cases, grandchildren fail to appreciate what precious time with their grandparents can offer!)

 

[jlsHouston]

My daughter has all kinds of issues going right now. I honestly thought she would have a handle on them by the time spring break arrived. I guess she is struggling more than I would have thought. I just don't have the time to go hold her hand through the processes of what she needs to do because I have to work too. The younger one is spending a week in Big Bend on a geology mapping program. I always kind of knew neither of them would probably make this trip, I was really kind of excited for me and my two grandkids to have a week at WDW on our own.
I guess I am okay with this. DGD9 wants time with her dad and her half siblings and probably feels that this will be one of the opportunities maybe available. They are few and far between. I wasn't surprised when DGS7 said he was going with me...
I guess I am okay with all this...still haven't started the modification process with the ADR's, maybe do that tonite

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I'm so sorry things aren't going as hoped with the trip. Well, hopefully things will still be a blast with your grandson. I'm sure Pirates and Pals will be a lot of fun.

 

[jlsHouston]

Yah I'm good...Just took me a bit by surprise..because originally she was the one pestering about spring break back to WDW....Jayce loves MK, and the mountains and the bone yard and the pool so we will have a great time together...I am almost thinking to see if Jim wants to go but I have a feeling he would be miserable doing a week at WDW

 

[disney4life2008]

Honestly, I would take her anyway. My theory in life is that tomorrow is never promised. However, I encountered this when I took my nephews to disneyworld back in 2011. It was only a few weeks after my mother (their grandmothers) death so the disney excitement had all but left everyone in my family. The trip was a big surprise for my nephews - one graduating from 8th grade and the other graduating from middle school and I did the whole disney surprise thing. It was my moms graduation gift to them. The next day my mom passed unexpectedly. Our disney trip was only a few weeks later and the oldest nephew came up with every excuse in the book for why he did not want to go. But I ultimately laid down the law and they both had a great time. But I still struggle with disneyworld myself as my mom and I went every year of my childhood. Sorry about the extended story

 

[jlsHouston]

Ahh..I think we are 3 generations of women that have father issues..well we are 2 generations anyways. I think I will let her think that I think she is making good choices for herself. I want her to, you know grow up with confidence. Maybe she can be the generation that breaks the cycle.

 

[rufio]

Oh no!! I'm sorry. I know how much you value family time at the World. I'm glad you'll get some quality time with Jayce though!

I could take her place if you really need to fill it!

 

[jlsHouston]

Oh no!! I'm sorry. I know how much you value family time at the World. I'm glad you'll get some quality time with Jayce though!

I could take her place if you really need to fill it!

AHHH!! Are you on school break???? Come on down!! We check in on the 8th ! You can have the other bed! We will be at the WL!! Did you renew your AP?

 

[rufio]

AHHH!! Are you on school break???? Come on down!! We check in on the 8th ! You can have the other bed! We will be at the WL!! Did you renew your AP?

No, I didn't renew since I don't have another trip planned til December. My spring break starts this Friday and I'm out all next week!

 

[jlsHouston]

No, I didn't renew since I don't have another trip planned til December. My spring break starts this Friday and I'm out all next week!

Well you need a park ticket..but you have my cell. Hop on that train and tell me when to pick you up! You can do your thing and join me and Jayce in the parks when you want company! We have the extra bed !

 

[rufio]

Well you need a park ticket..but you have my cell. Hop on that train and tell me when to pick you up! You can do your thing and join me and Jayce in the parks when you want company! We have the extra bed !

I'll text you!

 

[LucyK]

I hope you guys can figure things out and have a great time!

 

[JillC LI]

I don't think that 5 days notice of such a major change is acceptable, and you certainly shouldn't have to bear the cancellation fees, but I would make lemonade out of the lemons and have a spectacular one on one time with your grandson.

 

[jlsHouston]

I don't think that 5 days notice of such a major change is acceptable, and you certainly shouldn't have to bear the cancellation fees, but I would make lemonade out of the lemons and have a spectacular one on one time with your grandson.

Ahhhh..I don't think the rate for the room only is any different 1 adult 1 child than 2 adults and 2 children. I had bought the kids their tickets but I think the one for the granddaughter can just be saved and we will use it this summer when we come in August.
I haven't called WDW yet to see for sure though. I guess I am going to call in the morning..I am 4 days away so tomomorrow it is 3 days and I think 3 days is like the last point for changes...
This should be a very low key trip..me and my buddy. He is really excited for WDW...And so am I. It is definitely going to be a little weird though just the 2 of us when it is always 4 or 5 in our travel party.

 

[jlsHouston]

Well it's done. Just spent an hour deleting the daughter and granddaughter from the room ressie, then went through the other department and got the people count fixed for the ADR's. I am 3 days away and I gotta go pack now.