Tips for Less Disney-Fanatical Spouses?

addiemon

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My husband and I are doing an "interim" honeymoon at Disney World because we've had to put off our "real" honeymoon in Japan after moving halfway across the country, but I wanted to do something fun during what will be a relatively quiet period at work.

To that end, we're hitting Disney World at the end of October- including Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween night proper. :)

My husband and I are both die-hard nerds, but he's not quite as enchanted by Disney as I am- he likes it just fine, but he's not SUPER into it. He also has a history as a professional stilt walker that makes him a little less enthused sometimes about activities with performative components (Renaissance Faire and the like).

I REALLY want to make sure that he has a great time on our trip- it's our first Disney trip, basically first time to WDW (we each went once but when we were too young to remember much), and also our first trip together that's straight-up just a for-us trip (as opposed to going to see friends, for work, for family, etc.)

We're staying at POR, we're on the dining plan so that we can do at least one good sit down meal each night, we'll do all the big rides, we're getting a couples' massage one night...I wanted to know if anyone has any other good tips to help a spouse get a little more "magic" out of the trip if they're not big into Disney?

TIA!
 
How about 'characters in flight' at Disney Springs? Not done it myself but if you're into nice views and photo opportunities.

Or as its your 'mini' honeymoon so to speak, do an 'in resort' photo shoot, less Disneyfied and you can pick a beautiful resort.
 
lurkyloo, that's an awesome idea! I've been trying to get us into the Fantasmic! VIP dinner for our last day there but haven't had much luck...maybe something along those lines would be better <3

chocolatejodie, I've been looking at that too...maybe I'll see if there's a thread on it. It sounds really fun and different. :)

Thanks guys!
 


lurkyloo, that's an awesome idea! I've been trying to get us into the Fantasmic! VIP dinner for our last day there but haven't had much luck...maybe something along those lines would be better <3

chocolatejodie, I've been looking at that too...maybe I'll see if there's a thread on it. It sounds really fun and different. :)

Thanks guys!
If you mean a resort shoot @Disney_Alli did one at the Polynesian last August
 
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This is the only one I have on my phone but we had a great time doing a resort shoot around the Polynesian. If you'd like to see more I'll post some more.
 
Beautiful shot @Disney_Alli ! Did you do the Enhanced or Mini session? I'd love to see more because I'm a sucker for other people's vacation/wedding photos! <3
 


Beautiful shot @Disney_Alli ! Did you do the Enhanced or Mini session? I'd love to see more because I'm a sucker for other people's vacation/wedding photos! <3

I'm sorry to admit I don't know which session it was - it was a swap for the included photography from our Escape wedding but I'll post some more here (and a few wedding ones because I'm completely in love with my photos :lovestruc)
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Wow! My dress baaaarely was finished in time (a white version of Belle's ballgown from Beauty and the Beast...I'm going to dye it gold later so I can wear it as a costume too!), so I had like three backup plans, LOL.
 
Here's a picture of mine- pardon the mosaic, I'm a little identity paranoid XD
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October is also Food and Wine Festival at Epcot, so definitely plan some time doing that. And there are some special experiences and parties that go along with that as well and could be really fun! They do special stuff with celebrity chefs and special tastings and VIP sections and all that. The whole reason we're getting married there in October is because DF wanted to go back to Food and Wine (he's not a super fanatic either).

There's dinner with an Imagineer, where you actually get to hang out with a Disney Imagineer. Pretty Disney, but I think it would still be cool for anyone.

You could also look into the Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom - it's like a small group safari. I haven't done it yet, but my mom did it and absolutely loved it! A little less Disney, a little more adventure.

The new Disney Springs has a lot to offer - there's the Characters in Flight and there's these new amphicar things that are really cool. Basically classic cars made into boats.

At POR, there's always YeeHaw Bob Jackson. He performs in the POR bar Wed-Sat (I think) and it's fun to just sit with a drink, relax, and watch him. You can YouTube him - I don't think I can convey in words what YeeHaw Bob is.
 
I saw the lunch with an Imagineer option, I would looove that but it's naturally way the heck booked up- we booked within the 180 day window so a few things weren't available. I'm regularly checking in on that and Fantasmic VIP dinner to see if anything pops up, LOL. XD

Cool to hear about YeeHaw Bob! We're staying at POR so we'll have to check him out :)
 
Some great suggestions. My husband enjoys YeeHaw Bob and we have seen him a few times. He loved the Segway, Wild Africa Trek and the tour that does 3 or 4 of the parks. I can't remember as it has been a few years, but it is a full day and very informative. Silly as this sounds he enjoys going to the movies in DTD, being able to have a few beers and not worry about driving home. It is a nice break from the rain or the afternoon heat.
 
I'm sorry to admit I don't know which session it was - it was a swap for the included photography from our Escape wedding but I'll post some more here (and a few wedding ones because I'm completely in love with my photos :lovestruc)
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Oh my!!!! @Disney_Alli you sent me pics of shoot around the Poly, and they were beautiful! BUT.... your bridal pictures! This is the first time I've seen them. GORGEOUS!!!!! The one of you two behind the castle. Stop it! TOO gorgeous!
 
Oh my!!!! @Disney_Alli you sent me pics of shoot around the Poly, and they were beautiful! BUT.... your bridal pictures! This is the first time I've seen them. GORGEOUS!!!!! The one of you two behind the castle. Stop it! TOO gorgeous!

Thank you!!! I love our bridal portraits! It was my #1 thing I had to do and I love how they turned out!
 

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