Newbie at WDW & Already Calling

[ThinkTink721]

I posted a thread about a week ago about one of my hubby's co-workers & his family.
They arrived at WDW yesterday...this is their 1st trip.
The co-worker was actually open to advice or suggestions, but he said his wife would not be.
So, my hubby didn't give any.
She messed up one of their ADR's that could have been fixed, but she cancelled it.

This morning his co-worker called asking where to get the mugs...I thought it was funny.
I am waiting to see how many times he will call to ask questions.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I once got a call from friends - they were in EPCOT heading towards Japan and were looking for Sunshine Seasons. I said TURN AROUND!!! I had to stay on the phone with them until they found The Land pavillion. Made me super jealous as they were giving me the landmarks they were passing by.

 

[powlessfamily4]

It's too bad so many people can't just listen to sage advice. My first trip I listened and followed all the directions given to me. I had an AWESOME TIME!!!

 

[ThinkTink721]

I also took advice on my 1st trip with the kids...I still take advice!!!

 

[luv]

I offered to help a very close friend and was turned down. They'd been to local amusement parks and knew it all. I did say it was different, but they knew better. So I shut my yap.

They called the first night with questions, complaints and a request for a plan. We were on and off the phone until nearly midnight, but they ended up with a plan and had a great trip.

That was the event that made me decide to stop offering help. I didn't even tell most people I could help them, if they wanted, lol.

It ends up being a lot of work. It's also a lot of pressure, having someone else's good time riding on your plans for them.

Staying out of it is really the best way to go. For me, anyway.

 

[ShookieJones]

Yeah I remember being a newb. I ended up doing a google search on WDW Tips...and it brought me to some crazy website with nutty, Disney obsessed people who told me what to do,how to do it and when to do it...
I wasn't sure if I should listen........I did.......and now all I have to say is...

THANKS EVERYONE!

 

[ThinkTink721]

Our neighbors have decided that they may go next November.
They asked for advice when they first decided that they were going.
I won't give it unless I'm asked.

 

[ThinkTink721]

Yeah I remember being a newb. I ended up doing a google search on WDW Tips...and it brought me to some crazy website with nutty, Disney obsessed people who told me what to do,how to do it and when to do it...
I wasn't sure if I should listen........I did.......and now all I have to say is...

THANKS EVERYONE!

I didn't even tell them about this site...they probably wouldn't have taken the advice - HA!!!

 

[maryszhi]

I posted a thread about a week ago about one of my hubby's co-workers & his family.
They arrived at WDW yesterday...this is their 1st trip.
The co-worker was actually open to advice or suggestions, but he said his wife would not be.
So, my hubby didn't give any.
She messed up one of their ADR's that could have been fixed, but she cancelled it.

This morning his co-worker called asking where to get the mugs...I thought it was funny.
I am waiting to see how many times he will call to ask questions.

wow i am sorry. its hard to be a newbie. i am glad they have you to help

 

[wiigirl]

I also took advice on my 1st trip with the kids...I still take advice!!!

Same here...once I had kids Disney was a whole new experience.

 

[ScoutN]

Best advice for a NEWB. Take the planbook, spreadsheets, and activities cards; throw em out the window. Explore, adventure, enjoy, relax.

 

[ShookieJones]

Best advice for a NEWB. Take the planbook, spreadsheets, and activities cards; throw em out the window. Explore, adventure, enjoy, relax.

@Scoutn757 just wants all the newbs running around aimlessly while he's walking onto all the rides and attractions with now wait!

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

As often as we go, no one really ever asks us for advice on anything. I'm fine with that. I don't want to have any responsibility for anything that does or does not happen to them on their trip. On our first Disney World vacation together, we were woefully ill-informed, and we still had a great time. I'm sure most people will probably be in the same boat. Unless they're actually with us, I think I'd rather my friends and family figure out things the old-fashioned way.

Sure, I'll answer any questions they feel like asking, but I'm not going to actively solicit those questions, either.

tl;dr: I'm lazy.

 

[NYwdwfan]

nutty, Disney obsessed people

Yup - that's us! Some nuttier than others...

 

[ShookieJones]

Yup - that's us! Some nuttier than others...

Hey.... are you pointing your finger at me????
Uhmm...yeah You'd be right.

 

[NYwdwfan]

Hey.... are you pointing your finger at me????
Uhmm...yeah You'd be right.

I was actually referring to myself - but if the shoe fits...

 

[Pooh'sBuddy]

This morning his co-worker called asking where to get the mugs...I thought it was funny.
I am waiting to see how many times he will call to ask questions.

Do you have a new call count yet?

 

[EOD K9]

I get really annoyed when people constantly ask for advice or "must do's". Also, where to get a good sandwhich, (Earl comes to mind). Of course, when they get back they didnt take ANY of my advice. Don't ask if you aren't going to listen.

 

[ShookieJones]

I was actually referring to myself - but if the shoe fits...

Yeah they always have my size when it comes to that particular shoe....

 

[Goofyernmost]

Best advice for a NEWB. Take the planbook, spreadsheets, and activities cards; throw em out the window. Explore, adventure, enjoy, relax.

As a general rule...I agree. But there are some basic things that they need to know to be able to successfully fall into that mode. The basics include Hotel Reservations, ADR's,(if necessary, how to decide what day to go to the parks, fastpass and general stuff like that. Otherwise, I agree with the exploring part. I had my best success when I stopped trying to do the "suggested" rides given by everyone. Oh, their hearts were in the right place, but everyone, and I mean everyone, has different tastes. If it's a total newbee I just tell them to not listen to anyone saying..."don't go to that, it's a waste of time". That attraction could end up being their absolute favorite. My own daughter uses a spreadsheet. All I can do is chuckle. Good grief you have been a dozen times, are you going to tell me that you don't know what you want to do without a list?

One of the key things to convey over and over and over and over, is just how big WDW is. No one that has never been there can possibly understand just how huge it is. That's especially true of people that have been to Disneyland. They are expecting something bigger than DL but there is no way they are able to wrap their brain around WDW until they actually see it.