What to do if someone doesnt like Disney World?

Mickey92

Mickey92

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Hey guys,

I have put this topic in here because it involves a bit of planning for a trip to WDW and also when you are in the resort:

A thought occured to me today, what would happen if one member in your group doesnt happen to like Disney World or theme parks in general? And say they are already at WDW, what could/would you do to get them more involved and/or interested in the parks, rides, food, shows... etc (My girlfriend doesnt like WDW even though she hasn't been.. still trying to work that one out :P )

Looking forward to some tips :)

Tristan
 
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Monty

Monty

Brilliant...and Canadian
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Beat them about the head with Pal Mickey until they get it!!! :fork:

:lookaroun

Or... Show them some of the great things at WDW that set it apart from the usual Theme Parks they're familiar with. Disney has so much to see and do, I can't imagine anyone other than the most stalwart curmudgeon not being able to find something that brings a smile to their face.
 
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KaneMarko

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How could anyone not like Disney??? :) Just kidding.

Although I have great faith that once she is actually there for the first time she will fall in love with it like the rest of us. Your best couse of action is to educate her on all the non-park stuff that Disney has to offer. The shopping, spas, shows, dining, entertainment, boating, golfing, hiking, etc. I know some people who have never been seem to have in their minds that Disney is just for kids. As we all know, Disney has done a fantastic job of including things for ALL demographics to be entertained by. Heck, tell her about Boardwalk and Downtown Disney? Two locales that Disney offers that aren't in the parks that offer lots of grown-up entertainment options. We are going down later this year and plan to spend one day doing nothing but resort hoping. Just to take in the scenery that some of the other resorts have to offer.

You may want to go to the library and check out a non-biased Disney book like The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Sehlinger and Testa.

Just get her familiar with all the things that WDW has to offer that aren't kid-centered that adults would enjoy.

Good Luck.
 
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Mickey92

Mickey92

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Oh and I forgot to tell you shes scared of Mickey Mouse :P (My Girlfriend) Dont worry Im working on it

But thanks for the tips! Keep them coming and its not just about me its tips for other people who also may have the same problems :)

Beat them about the head with Pal Mickey until they get it!!!
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I'll try that :P only kidding!
 
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bamillerpa

bamillerpa

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My husband is not a Disney fan but I've convinced him to go this fall. He's been there a few times before but has always done it the cheapest way possible. This year we are upgrading to the Poly which I think he will enjoy more and he is actually looking forward to the monorail access. I also have him excited about renting a Sea Raycer which is something that he will definitely like. We will be walking along the Boardwalk which is also a first for us. He does love the waterparks so I'm making sure we have time built in for both of them. I personally love the parks but by making time for stuff that my husband will like will make the entire trip better for everyone.
 
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disneysroyal411

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If they don't like it they don't like it. It's like trying to get someone on here to like the current version of Journey into your Imagination. Just tell that if they aren't enjoying it to at least keep it to themselves and sit out. :shrug: Don't let someone else ruin your good time. Be yourself and have fun.
 
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sweetpee_1993

sweetpee_1993

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The first thought that comes to mind is what Hollybelle's mother had to say after she had her first little sampling of 'The World' a couple months ago: if someone can go to Walt Disney World and not find something they like it it's because they don't want to. Seriously. I know it's probably not that easy but if I was already there and a member of my group was being a party-pooper and not enjoying themselves I'd show them the bar next to the pool at the resort and leave 'em there. At some point you'd have to cut your losses and move on so that you can enjoy your trip.

KaneMarko, what you said about your girlfriend made me think of our dearest family friends who also really love Disney (but only go every couple years or so). When their daughter got engaged a couple years ago her then very serious boyfriend had only been once before with his family and didn't have a good experience so his feelings about Disney vacationing weren't very positive. Both she and her mother were oober anxious to show him what it was really about. Their first shot at taking him on a proper trip was the week after Easter in 2009. They asked me to help them plan it which totally stressed me out because I knew it was going to be super busy and I was kinda in their corner hoping & praying the fella would find the magic. It almost felt like a prerequisite for this poor guy to successfully become part of the family. :lol: As it turns out, they went and he has forever been enlightened. They said he was like a kid in a candy store. Not only did he find the magic, he found a part of him they said he had forgotten which took the relationship with the daughter to a whole other level. Within a couple months of the trip our Disney noob proposed and they got hitched this past March. Guess where they honeymooned??? :lol: In talking with the daughter she told me that if the guy had gone to WDW and still hated it she would never have married him. :eek: In her thinking, the person she felt was "right" for her had to be someone who could "get" Disney. Isn't that something? Could you imagine??? :hammer:

Bamillerpa, the guided fishing excursions are awesome. My hubby has taken our boys 3 times and they've had completely amazing experiences each time. :D
 
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stargrl33

stargrl33

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My boyfriend hates and despises the Disney corporation. Any corporation actually. Honestly, he just hates society and civillization in general.

BUT I took him to Disney and we had a blast. I started him off on rides I knew he would love - Tower of Terror was a big hit because he loves drops. Once he got more comfortable and at ease, we worked our way to attractions that I knew he could tolerate as long as I let him make fun of them. Any thing I wanted to go on that I knew he would hate, I either skipped or went on it alone.

I kept him well fed and well hydrated. I took him on the Carousel of Progress when he needed a nap. I kept him away from Mickey's Toontown Fair and any area that was particularly infested with young, screaming children. He hates stores, so he didn't go in any. He hates zoos and animals being in captivity, so we had plans to stay away from Animal Kingdom. Until he saw a promo for Expedition Everest and decided we could go in "just for that one ride." (Ahh, the magic of Disney brainwashing.)

The point is, it is possible to take someone who doesn't want to go and convince them to have a good time. You just have to be a good leader.

Part of what made it work is that he wanted me to be happy. He liked seeing me have a good time at a place that I love. I'm sure your girlfriend will be the same way.
 
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bamillerpa

bamillerpa

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[sweetpee_1993;4233681]

Bamillerpa, the guided fishing excursions are awesome. My hubby has taken our boys 3 times and they've had completely amazing experiences each time. :D

Thanks Sweetpee_1993! I told my husband what you said!!
 
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MICKEYEARSFL

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Heres an idea that might help too. Order a free Disney vacation planning dvd you can get them by googeling it or disney.com i believe. this will help her get a feel of whats there and help her pick stuff she may want to do. i beleive that she will like it once she walks in the magic kingdom its just magical but she has to have an open mind! As one person said the unofficial books are awsome and if she looks at those that will help too! I really hope this helps you and her enjoy your trip, i always say if you cant have a good time at wdw there is something wrong with you! any questions feel free to ask me! :wave:
 
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harveyt0206

harveyt0206

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Break up. :ROFLOL::ROFLOL:

I'm totally kidding. Don't give up hope. I have seen the hardest of the anti-Disney folks fall. Just show her all the things that you love most about Disney and once she sees how much you love it, hopefully some of the pixie dust will rub off on her since she obviously loves you.
 
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Thumbelina

Thumbelina

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Mickey92 said:
Oh and I forgot to tell you shes scared of Mickey Mouse :P (My Girlfriend) Dont worry Im working on it

But thanks for the tips! Keep them coming and its not just about me its tips for other people who also may have the same problems :)



I'll try that :P only kidding!
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wait is she really scared of Mickey?
 
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meganw1985

meganw1985

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My best friend's boyfriend says he doesn't like Disney World (i.e. he has never been) but says he "doesn't like it" and "doesn't want to go". My boyfriend has never been, either, but I know he would like it. But since neither one of them will ever "commit" to going far enough in advance, we go without them! I know that sounds terrible, but as I told him the other day when he said he couldn't believe I was going without him again, "it isn't my fault you can't commit to going and go. I have invited you every time, and I'm sorry you CAN'T go, but I'm not going to cancel my trip because you can't commit." Someday they will go I'm sure, but until that time, we will continue to go sans boyfriends.
 
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WDW_Emily

WDW_Emily

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My dad LOVES Disney But really doesnt like the Magic kingdom due to crowds. So we let him kind of lead that day. He will pick a restaurant to go to and things like that.
 
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