When Your Partner Announces a Trip to Disney World

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So there I was, just minding my own business when my partner, Dave, burst into the room with the kind of excitement usually reserved for Christmas morning. “Guess what? We’re going to Disney World!” Now, I love a good adventure, but the mere mention of Disney had me feeling a mix of dread and disbelief.

Dave is all about creating traditions and making memories, likely because his childhood was a bit lacking in that department. While I’m more of a “let’s keep it low-key” person, he’s got plans for Taco Tuesdays, family hikes, and all sorts of extravagant celebrations. Honestly, sometimes I feel like I’m living in a never-ending party planning meeting rather than a home.

His enthusiasm is infectious, but let’s be real: the thought of Disney World is a bit overwhelming. You say “Disney” and you either get someone’s eyes lighting up like they just found out they won the lottery or you encounter a full-blown rant about how princesses aren’t necessary for happiness. And when you bring up Disney World? Oh boy, get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, with people sharing tales of their wild rides or their near-meltdowns on Dumbo.

Dave has his own Disney story from childhood, complete with a cramped family road trip in an old car where he somehow ended up in the trunk with his luggage. His biggest memory? Pleading to visit the water park, only to be met with a stern “no.” My own memories are just as cringe-worthy; I remember begging my family to ride Space Mountain with me when I was nine, but they all chickened out, leaving me to ride solo. I mean, really, how lame is that?

Planning a trip to Disney is like parenting: it’s a chance to do it all over again, to fix those childhood disappointments. While Dave is busy plotting the ultimate family fiesta, I’m just trying to ensure no one gets left behind on any rides. But despite all those childhood dreams I wanted to fulfill, I still wasn’t thrilled about going to Disney. So, I tried to wiggle out of it. “You know, I was thinking, Disney is kind of pricey,” I casually mentioned while doing the dishes. That usually gives him pause, but not this time.

“We only live once!” he countered, fully immersed in planning our adventure. “They’ll remember this forever!” His enthusiasm was hard to resist, especially when he casually mentioned “the campus.” Great, now I knew I was in trouble.

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In summary, planning a trip to Disney World can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, especially when it comes to childhood memories and the desire to create new traditions. While one partner may be all in for the fun, the other might feel overwhelmed. Yet, at the end of the day, it’s about making memories together, even if it means facing the dreaded Disney crowds.