Would you marry someone who doesn't like theme parks?
Give your thoughts.
Not me. No way! There isn't anything better than a family enjoying a theme park together.
Heck yea…
You marry for many reasons…. Or don’t marry for many reasons, but not liking a Theme park is not one of those reasons…
Nothing better than a family at a theme park? I would have to disagree.. There are many things much better but I cannot mention them here..
From James Rao
Posted September 8, 2010 at 10:42 AM
No. A visit to a good theme park is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
And if my wife ever stops liking them, let this be a warning to her: I WILL leave.
Well, I got married this past June, and while my wife isn't as nuts about theme parks as I am, she is more than happy to come along for the ride to spend time with me. I live in Jacksonville, FL so I generally like to visit Disney or Universal a few times a year (may even buy the seasonal pass this year). So, while she isn't crazy about theme parks, she know's its something I enjoy and she enjoys the time we get to spend together when we visit them.
yes i'm getting married in two days on friday my fiance loves theme parks but won't do rollercoasters maybe, hopefully one day though but at least she doesn't mind waiting in the shops till i ride spending money lol....
As long as she loves traveling, theme parks aren't a must. I'm equally attracted to museums, sports, monuments, fine dining, cool cities, hiking, gambling, shopping, camping, theater, comedy, and, of course, bars. If I want to spend time at a park, I'll gladly do it alone or make it up to her by experiencing something she wants.
From Andy Milio
Posted September 8, 2010 at 1:01 PM
I will probably try to find someone who likes theme parks, if I can
Derek, good point. Partners can enjoy anything when they spend time together.
It would be difficult for me, but I would. I am not going to marry someone based off of theme parks, that is just a hobby... for now...
My wife does theme parks with the rest of us, at least the new ones and the more themed ones, and then stays home while we hit others.
However, we were talking about what we would do on vacation after the kids were gone, and she said "well, not visiting theme parks".
So I have some work to do.
NO! Absolutely NO!
When my husband and I first married, he really didn't want to do any theme parks. He gets motion sickness very easily. After I convinced him that he had to go to Disney World at least once in his lifetime, he became a theme park junky, and even makes sure to bring all kinds of medicine with him so that he can ride every thrill ride that comes across his path. He is the one now who wants to go as much as we can.
So, for those who are in love with someone who is not big on theme parks, make a special trip for the two of you and you may be surprised at how quickly he or she will come to love them as much as you do.
From Pyra Dong
Posted September 9, 2010 at 7:06 PM
HAHA... I actually signed up for an eHarmony profile and one of my preferences in my "significant other" is HAS TO LIKE THEME PARKS!!!!
Ahem... so... that was also a hint hint. (cough)
Pyra, Terri...I'm available! :)
Pyra, I did the same thing on a different "match" site!
To answer the question, at my age I'm doubting I'll get married...the theme park thing might not be a complete deal-breaker, but it sure would go a loooooong way..
Probabuly not. But if so, they'd better get to it soon because I'll spend a lot of time without them because I could never stop going to theme parks. My sister really hates them.
I did.
We lasted a little over 2 years. One of the reasons we split was because she didn't like going to theme parks. Crazy?
Sorry Pyra. I'm taken, not married, but taken. BF and I just got back from a weekend vacation to Islands of Adventure for my birthday next week!=) Plus, at college age I have a feeling I'm a little under you.
I've been with my partner for a little over a year. So far he's shown no interest in visiting Disney world. I even spent 2 weeks in Orlando this summer with a friend, leaving him at home as I love the parks so much! Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can persuade him to at least give it a go??? He's perfect in every other way but I certainly can't go on holiday with my friend forever, and really really want him to try the magic...I'm sure he'd love it if I could just get him there!
Tell him about the other attractions other than theme parks. There is a shopping district (downtown Disney) with great food, shopping, and Cirque du Solei, golf courses, etc.
There is so much to do, and I am sure you could even get him to visit a park or two which he might end up liking.
But mention the other attractions.
I'd thought I might offer him a compromise- 1 week in Orlando (I'll need to pick my favourite parks only) and then a week elsewhere in the state soaking up the sun on the beach. Hopefully he'll be hooked on the old disney magic in that first week and won't want to leave :)
Sometimes your significant other not liking theme parks can be a plus.
I have 3 kids (2, 4 and 7) and sometimes we like to go to theme parks that the younger ones can't go to or won't have fun at. So the wife watches the little ones and me and the older ones go.
Plus sometimes you just need to have things that don't involve your significant other. He or she doesn't have to do EVERYTHING with you.
I am afraid that would be a deal breaker! She wouldn't have to like every type of ride, but theme park life is so important to me that I wouldn't develop a relationship with somebody that doesn't get into that atmosphere. I'm lucky I have my roller coaster lovin lady! WOOHOO!
Several years ago, I visited my brother in Tokyo with my now-ex-boyfriend. I wanted to experience Tokyo Disneyland, but he was so against the idea that I finally gave in and we didn't go. Thankfully, my boyfriend now loves theme parks as much as I do! We've taken many wonderful theme park trips together, and he can't even fathom how my previous bf turned down the chance to go to TD! I think this one's definitely a keeper! ;-)
(P.S. The brother I visited in Tokyo takes a trip to Orlando every year with his buddies... to play GOLF! Seriously! How can anyone go to Orlando and not go to a theme park?!? It just boggles my mind...)
It would only be a deal breaker if they insisted I didn't go to theme parks.
I think everyone in a relationship is allowed their hobbies, and that barring any actual harm, people should be allowed to pursue their interests in a reasonable manner. Going once a year on a trip to a local theme park with the guys or girls without the SO, that's fine.
But if someone didn't enjoy WDW... I don't know that we'd have anything in common with each other. WDW has fine dining, family fun, medium thrills, great service, luxury spas, and major thrills and real beaches within driving distance. You'd have to be a real dead fish not to find *something* to like there.
I really wouldn't care if someone I was going to marry didn't like theme parks.
Three words: Single rider lines.
I did, and we have had no problems.
"at my age I'm doubting I'll get married..." be careful what you wish for Mike Gallagher! I was in your same "situation" ....... 'till a friend of mine "fixed me up" with someone I'd known for almost 20 years! Got married at 41 to a great guy who's parents bought a house about an hour away from Disney so the "grandkids" could visit ...... and guess who goes every year instead! :)
Absolutely not!!!!! I'm not marrying a guy unless he absolutely love theme parks. If he does, he's in luck, because I can get anyone exclusive ride time (ERT) at any theme park.
^Really? How do you get ERT at any park? through TPR?
Well....I would need him to be able to go on rides and enjoy going to theme parks so....no, i don't think i could lol
It wouldn't bother me, as long as I could still go with friends that do like to go from time to time. . . and Disney is different, because there's so much more to do, in addition to the thrill rides.
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