Melissa8905
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2011
What?! Not everyone in the world loves to scour DISboards, read tip guides, subscribe to every Disney blog out there, talk about strategies with total strangers 7+ months in advance?
I'm going in October with extended family vs. our usual immediate-family-only trip. My Dad and I are all about DIsney planning, little-known "nuggets" and researching. Some of the others can get interested in the conversation for a bit, and a few including my DH, mom and 6yo son! are already tired of hearing it!
Despite not being asked to DO one single bit of planning, they are tired of even being in the room when the topic comes up (and it ALWAYS comes up!
I know they are frustrated with the feeling that ADRs FP+ and touring plans make it all seem so structured and more like a workday than a vacation. HOWEVER, I also know they'll be darn glad I did all this planning when we go and have a great time!
I'm going to need tips on how to use a touring plan without letting them KNOW I'm using a touring plan, or they'll revolt. THey'll totally "go with the flow" if they think I've just come up with an idea on the spot, but probably rip a plan out of my hands if I bring a printed one
Maybe I'll have it printed in miniature on the backs of my sunglass lenses
Anyone else travel with family who's not *quite* as invested as you are?
I'm the only person in my family- both immediate and extended- who plans for our trips to WDW. I've learned to keep my mouth shut, and then when we finally get there I get everyone going to where I've planned on going without letting on that it was all planned in advance. They all succumb to being ushered around by their free tour guide and I've even had family members (like MIL) gush at how they would've had a disastrous trip, if it weren't for yours truly
So go ahead and spend endless hours on DISboards, change your ADR's fifty times, map out just how you're going to view Wishes and research each and every Disney Resort! Your family would be lost without you, and deep down inside they really know it.
Carry on!