What! Is he joking?

--Islander

I think you can and will have a fine time in STJ - while he waits in line to ride the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' at Disney world you can look at the real thing -- and have a cocktail - he will need to leave the Park and go to Epcot to even have a cold beer.

No ,he is not kidding and is still at this "I want to go to Disneyworld crap instead of St. John" I'm not kidding I will come alone if I have to. The horrible year I have had I need some peace and quiet to just unwind. You can NOT unwind at Disney...Why would a grown man want to go to Disney instead of a very relaxing vacation on a small romantic island? I just don't get it.

*don't he know that when mamma's not happy, nobody's happy???*:P

Wow...
I will not comment because all marriages have different dynamics
But Mickey’s place or an island surround by blue water….
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Funny Story I'd like to share,

4 years ago when my husband had to go to an equipment auction in Kissimme, the kid's and I decided to tag along. We decided to do 4 days at Disneyworld and then travel on to the Bahama's' for another 4 days. (This was 2 years before we bought our place in STT). Please keep in mind that our two youngest were 6 and 9 at the time (we have a total of 7 children), when they returned it was a hands down decision to go to the beach rather than Disneyworld. My case is now closed, I spent close to 3 months in the USVI last year, if I had to spend that much time at Disney I would be certifiably crazy by now! That or in a weird case of the Twilight Zone.

Molly

Is this some kind of joke...?:S
STJ is humming your name in the breeze! GO!
Disney-Smisney...
Smiles-
MJ

With all due respect to Walt...

It's a Small World making travel choices more abundant but truly more difficult. So let's try to see both sides of the debate before jumping on anyone.
Comparing geography, Witch Mountain to choose? There is Bordeaux on STJ and ... Florida is flat as a pancake so forget that and Space , Thunder & Splash are not valid names for mountains anyway.
Of course they're called Pirates of the Caribbean not Pirates of Orlando although I am sure I used the term "Pirates" once or twice while standing in line at Disney.

I'm aware people are taking more what are referred to as Minnie vacations, but Disney World over the USVI?
Sorry but that's just too Goofy.

Well what really gets me is when we decided to go to Disney in June 2008 it was a toss up between St. John and Disney. We said ok this time we will go to Disney but next time St. John. So the time is here again and he wants to go back on his promise. This is how I see this happening. I will fly into St John for the week and when I fly home I will fly into Orlando pick him up from Disney and we fly home together. That way we can say we spent sometime together on vacation. lol I love Disney but I feel the need to be on the quiet island and get myself together even if I have to do it alone. So I might need to change my accommodations around. Already have a villa reserved..

Sorry your husband feels like that. I am so not a Disney person anymore. We've been there too many times. I also think that you would spend probably around the same amount of money in Disney as you would in STJ. Those tickets are expensive!!

I can't understand why he would even want to go by himself to Disney.

Go to STJ, bring a good book and enjoy yourself on the beaches.

I have to ask. Do you have children?

We have 1 girl 22 years old and married and 1 boy 18 years old and living at home. We have taken these kids to Disney and ourselves so many times I could run the place. And why would he want to go by himself you ask? I don't think he does really but he is really trying to get me to change my mind (not going to happen) and go with him over St. John. OMG, we were just at Disney for 10 days alone and it has been 5 years since we went to St. John. I really miss the islands. I have made my point clear with him "you can come with me to St. John or play on the Tea Cups yourself" Any other ideas that would help my case would be appreciated.......lol

lmcneil1125,

I was curious what the big deal about Disneyworld was, I figured that you must have small children that are pursuading your husband to want to go to there once again. I've been there and done that several times and suppose that I would return someday if I am ever blessed with grandchildren, hopefully not too soon I just turned the big 40 this year!

If I were you I would call up my friends or my sister and have a great girls week on the islands. I'd leave the hubby to the tea cups by himself if he still doesn't want to go with you. Although my husband and I do travel a lot together, sometimes it's nice to get away for some girl time.

Molly

lmcneil1125:

Does he really want to go to Disneyland or is his problem he really doesn't want to go to St. John?

Anyway, it sounds like he's going back on his promise and should give St. John a shot. He might surprise himself and have a good time. If he's been to the islands and hates it it's a shame he wasn't up front about it.

My husband loves St. John almost as much as I do but he wanted to try a cruise which I dreaded. But it was his turn to pick and it turned out I had a good time. The fact that the cruise stopped at St. Croix and St. Thomas had little to do with it (though I was happy I got to see the islands!).

In either case, if I were ever to do a solo vacation St. John would be my first pick. I think I'd stay at Maho bay, concordia, or Cinnamon bay so I wouldn't feel isolated.

-Sandy (Stick to your guns, he's not playing fair)

Molly, I turned 40 this past November also and was looking at this as my mid life vacation. lol Our close friends are all having money issues with the economy and jobs so they wont be able to go plus we have been saving for a year that's why we can go. So I totally plan on coming either way with or without him although I realize it wont be as much fun alone but once I have taken down a few painkillers I suppose I would see things differently. lol We have been vacationing together for 23 years and going solo seems kinda scary but have been to St. John many times and the island is small so I'm sure I would be just fine but lonely....

lmcniel,

I would pack a few good books to bring to the beach, see if they have any community events like a hiking club or a book club meeting when you will be on island. I usually post on this forum when I am going to be in town and see if anyone wants to meet up for drinks or dinner. I had the pleasure of meeting Sapphire008 in January at the Toad and Tart, and of course STT Resident was there as well. Who knows maybe I'll be in town too.

Another thought, what if you just booked the tickets to STJ and told your husband that you wanted to surprise him? My husband and I are going on 20 years together, and if you are going on 23 years I'm sure that it won't be a deal breaker.

Well if Oprah can call 50 the new 40 then I guess that means that we are only about 30!

Molly

LOL If I told my husband I have a surprise for him on vacation he would pack all his mickey mouse shirts and hats and crap like that thinking I caved and am afraid he would be disappointed. But then again who cares at least I would enjoy myself on the island. lol

We like Disney but we leave a big enough space of time in between visits to make it new and special. Having said this, your predicament would be like my Honey saying "baby lets do a cruise instead of STJ this year!" Ummmm.....NO!:-X

You know I tried the cruise thing with him also and he said " you know I don't like water" I'm like OMG....So I think we should come to St. John in November when I want to and maybe do Disney for him in the slow season NEXT spring. Then we both get what we want. Either way I'm not cancelling my villa and will go by myself if need be or die trying. lol