[SplashMtnMan]

I don't know what to think on this...I grew up loving Disney and always dreaming of going to WDW, sadly my parents always opted for trips to the beach, camping and that sort of thing. I still had wonderful times no matter what we did, but always asked time and time again when we could go to WDW. Anyway, I finally got my first experience in July 2000 (being 29 at the time) at Disneyland and it was a dream come true. It was also DWs first time, we danced, sang, and just ran wild like little kids...such a wonderful experience. Oh, my parents and our DS had fun too!!!

Last summer we had our first experience at WDW...we were just in awe of how huge WDW really is and how much there was to do. Again, we had the time of our lives...funny thing is DW and I were non-stop and we had our 8 yr old DS and his g/f with us (just friend that is a girl) and we wore THEM out.

A few months ago we went to WDW again, this time with DMIL and our 3 yr old (other son lives w/dad in AK and will be with us this summer). DMIL is not the most fun in the world, and she complained alot about the walking, the crowds and just about everything else...although claiming to have a good time...needless to say that is the last time we take her, alot of money we could have used better elseware. DS had fun, but it was hard for him to understand the waiting in lines and he let his temper flare a few times which prompted us that he really isn't ready yet for another trip until he is about 6 or 7, so we will take him then. DW & I still had a great time and made the best of all the negatives which came our way (and there were many), but none caused by WDW.

The trip this summer will be our last for a few years and it will be DW, DS (9) & I and we are going to have the time of our lives...even splurged to stay at WL instead of SOG. Anyways, you all can read about it when we get back.

Now, I can truly say that DW and I love Disney more than the kids, in fact more than anyone in our family. We would go as often as time & money would allow...period!!!

As for the kids, well I think you should give them a variety of experiences...it is important that they get as much different experiences in their lives as possible. Go camping, go to the beach, museums, races, ball games, zoos, aquariums and anything else you can think of...if money allows, travel to different cultures. Of course WDW should be a must do on any parents list, at least once during their childhood (I am still hurt I didn't get to go back then)...but us parents have plenty of time to Disney ourselves out during the after-children-in-the-house years and then there is always the spoiling our grandkids to death part which I can't wait to do!!!

Don't be disappointed that they don't always want to go to WDW, kids have that weirdness about them of wanting to do more "grown-up" type things at times...just go with it and let them help out in planning the types of things they want to do...you'll still have fun no matter what.

Crazy thing is...the "grown-up" thing I want to do IS WDW...go figure!!!

Enough said.