I am curious what, specifically, he doesn't like about Disney? Is it mainly the crowds, or something else? Generally I have found that if people don't like it, it's for some reason that, at least to a degree, can be mitigated. Like my ex thought it was all "baby stuff" but we did a trip and went to some really nice restaurants, and focused more on shows than attractions, and the opinion changed.
Let's say the crowd did not help, but he is not generally into amusement parks, although he recognizes Disney World is much more than that. He does appreciate how the place is run and how the experience can be really appealing to some, but is not into going on rides much. Unfortunately, he did not heed my warning and, to please me, went on
Space Mountain. This was one of the rides I would have preferred he NOT go on with me and told him so. To make matters worse, he had a sinus infection all through our visit. On
Mission Space, I spent most of the ride trying to make sure he was not going to pass out (and we only did the green side!). I got to know the infirmary at both EPCOT and MK well as we scouted for sinus meds. Since I recently went through a sinus infection myself, I realized then just how much he loves me having dealt with several days of it at WDW while trying to be a trooper. I would not have made it!
That said, he liked EPCOT way more than MK. Of course, being originally from Montreal, I was eager to get him to the Canada Pavilion. This was park of my marketing to get him enthused! He loved the 360 film and how the Pavilion was laid out, with Quebec City landmarks. And since he is half French, I enticed him by reserving dinner in France. He loved it (and the wine). For my birthday, we reserved at Tokyo Dining (I love Sushi). He did like these experiences. And one of the highlights for him was seeing the MSEP at the MK. I actually saw tears in his eyes watching the parade! When he found out it is leaving MK right before I get there, knowing how much I love it, he was deeply saddened for me. I am grateful he got to experience it. I sometimes find him in the kitchen playing the MSEP song on our
Amazon ECHO. But that is as far as it goes. I cannot even get him to watch a Disney animated film with me. He loses interest. Since I have every Disney blu ray available, I just watch them on my own. I learned that I can have a thoroughly fulfilling, loving relationship with someone who is just an incredible partner and yet not always have to share everything.
So, in his case, he does not see Disney as a kids only place, and he fully appreciates my love for it. It is just not his thing. If we were going with other people who'd get on the rides with me, he may go, but not just the two of us. He'll get on the Walt Disney World Railroad or the Jungle Cruise, but he refused to go on the Norway ride (now Frozen) because he heard it had a drop. The Pirates of the Caribbean was OK, but once was enough for him while I would have gone a few more times. He did like the Haunted Mansion (who wouldn't? LOL) and did go on it a few times between WDW and DL. But again, it is not an experience he needs to repeat whereas I could move into the park anytime and live there for the rest of my life! Just for kicks, every so often I say,
"Are you sure you don't want to come with me? You can still come with me...." I get a quick "No." LOL. Instead, he is going up to Montreal this week to see family for a week. I'm staying behind and then I go to Disney.
