I went to Downtown Disney last Thursday night for a show at HOB and it was just as crowded as the day of game 7 of the BoSox/Indians series when I went to ESPN zone. Mind you this was at 6:30 at night on a Thursday night and it was only Downtown Disney. I would assume the park would be packed.
I went to Downtown Disney last Thursday night for a show at HOB and it was just as crowded as the day of game 7 of the BoSox/Indians series when I went to ESPN zone. Mind you this was at 6:30 at night on a Thursday night and it was only Downtown Disney. I would assume the park would be packed.
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Before reading the latest posts, which were actually the most helpful, I made a decision.
I'm gonna stop complaining and go. My dad isn't going to budge since he already booked everything. The only thing I can really do at this point is refuse to go, which would be bad for everybody. I know I'm probably not going have a good time, but whatever. At least I can make it more fun for my sister. I imagine it wouldn't be much fun for her to go with just my dad.
Since it was 2am in the morning, I sent my dad an email basically saying "Now that I've had some time to think, I have no problem with the trip and look forward to it. Sorry I was a jerk on the phone last night." He'll see the email before I get a chance to call him.
I just needed some time to think and relax. When he called me up and told me to change my plans, it kind of angered me. But now that I've had some to think, its not a big deal.
I'm gonna stop complaining and go. My dad isn't going to budge since he already booked everything. The only thing I can really do at this point is refuse to go, which would be bad for everybody. I know I'm probably not going have a good time, but whatever. At least I can make it more fun for my sister. I imagine it wouldn't be much fun for her to go with just my dad.
Since it was 2am in the morning, I sent my dad an email basically saying "Now that I've had some time to think, I have no problem with the trip and look forward to it. Sorry I was a jerk on the phone last night." He'll see the email before I get a chance to call him.
I just needed some time to think and relax. When he called me up and told me to change my plans, it kind of angered me. But now that I've had some to think, its not a big deal.
I'd love to go to Disneyland for Christmas! Although I wouldn't want to drive 1200 miles at that time to do it. I guess I'd be both happy (going to Disneyland) and annoyed (driving 1200 miles) about this trip if it were me.
brunell8
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I'm a Dad of 3 (20, 17, and 8), and I would never, NEVER just plan a vacation without getting the entire family's input, simply because if they don't want to go, it's just going to be a miserable trip for everyone. You need to talk to your Dad and let him know that not everyone is hyped for this vacation, that you would all rather spend your time together at home, while being able to visit with friends during the holiday break time away from school.
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Fritzo
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It sounds like you're a cranky ungrateful family, and it sounds like you're exaggerating the "inconvenience" of your father wanting to have fun with his family.
Plus, why wouldn't you fly instead of drive??? It would probably be cheaper with today's gas prices and you wouldn't be put out as much.
Plus, why wouldn't you fly instead of drive??? It would probably be cheaper with today's gas prices and you wouldn't be put out as much.
Hmmm sounds like Dad just wants you around, most college kids go home, only to go out and hang with old friends the whole time, basically leaving their family hanging. Maybe he just wants to be sure you'll spend some time with the fam...
From what I have heard Disney is unbelievable packed at Christmas time.
Prepare for one enormous mosh pit.
Thank you and have a magical day!
I wouldn't necessarily like the situation as you described, but I would just suck it up and go.
Depending how many studying you have to do for exams, but almost every semester I am not exactly dead after my final exam. So although driving 6 hours after my final one wouldn't be pleasant, it is definitely not a problem. Look at how much your parents have sacrificed for you over the years, so being a bit tired driving home isn't gonna kill you. Same with the few hours of sleep that night, sure it's not ideal but how bad is it to go one more night with less sleep than you'd like? Hell, any day I can't sleep 12 hours is not ideal for me, but like most things, I don't have to like it, just have to do it. Assuming you don't have to drive that next day, you can sleep in the car.
As far as plans with people in your hometown... well you do get 3 weeks or so off, right? Your dad is asking that you come home and spend less than a week on a family vacation, then presumably you can do whatever you want for the rest of the break. So that's not all that much to ask and you could definitely still see everyone in town the rest of your break.
Depending how many studying you have to do for exams, but almost every semester I am not exactly dead after my final exam. So although driving 6 hours after my final one wouldn't be pleasant, it is definitely not a problem. Look at how much your parents have sacrificed for you over the years, so being a bit tired driving home isn't gonna kill you. Same with the few hours of sleep that night, sure it's not ideal but how bad is it to go one more night with less sleep than you'd like? Hell, any day I can't sleep 12 hours is not ideal for me, but like most things, I don't have to like it, just have to do it. Assuming you don't have to drive that next day, you can sleep in the car.
As far as plans with people in your hometown... well you do get 3 weeks or so off, right? Your dad is asking that you come home and spend less than a week on a family vacation, then presumably you can do whatever you want for the rest of the break. So that's not all that much to ask and you could definitely still see everyone in town the rest of your break.
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