I don't want to go to Disney

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Note: I think I was just overreacting because I have been sad lately. I think I’ll be fine once I talk to my parents.

For some background, my family usually goes to Disney every 5 years and we stay for about ten days, and the last time we went was last Christmas. Unfortunately, last trip my older brother (who doesn't live with us,) wasn't able to come with us because he couldn't take time off.

However, this year is a bit different because my Dad has been planning a lot of mini-vacations (1-3 days) because he can get a lot of cheap (or even free) flights from traveling for work. These vacations are most often just my Mom and Dad going to Las Vegas, St. Loius, and most recently Disney (Mom got annual pass holder.) However, some of these trips my Dad brings some kids along with my Mom, or just a personal trip with Dad.

I have gone on two mini-vacations so far this year. In March, I went to Minnesota to see the Mall of America and go to Great Wolf Lodge. In June, I went on a personal trip with Dad to Washington D.C. for my birthday. On top of that, we have been going to the beach nearly every weekend this Summer, and I went to Six Flags for the first time in years (I was crying 90% of the time though.)

Now, Dad announces that for Christmas he wants to plan another mini-vacation to go to Disney, that includes everyone in our immediate family except my brother. I didn't want to tell him but I felt kind of disappointed. I was kind of hoping for a normal Christmas after all the excitement we have had all year.

Since I wasn't as into it this year, I offered to stay home to pet-sit the animals (pet-sitting services are expensive for us.) I was hoping that by pet-sitting, Dad would have enough money to invite my brother, and perhaps his husband too. I was excited to find out my Dad is willing to have me pet-sit and my brother says he thinks he can take the time off. I was excited until Dad says he plans to have me come to Disney in either October or November, on a trip that was originally just planned for my Dad and my Mom.

The problem is... I feel guilty because I still really don't feel any desire to go to Disney. I feel even worse because the only thing I actually want is a case, and a game for the Switch Lite I'm planning on buying. The case and game are only $80, much less than what my parents were going to pay on my cost of the Disney trip. I've been feeling really anxious about buying the Switch because the cost of console, warranty, case, and game is $320 (which is a bit steep for me.) In short, that case and the game would make me much happier than going to Disney this year. However, bringing me to Disney would likely make my parents happier. What do I do?

Bite the bullet and tell them the truth about how you feel. Things should work out unless you have parents that always have to have it their way.

Thank you, sarahsmith. I’ll do that. They always tell me the worst they can say is no. It is just hard potentially disappointing them.

Your parents are trying to include you. You are part of the family. As your parents get older, these trips will become fewer and fewer. Enjoy these the best you can, because the kids will grow up and leave home.

You might even make a game out of it. See how many Hidden Mickey's you can find. They are buried in plain view throughout the park. Hidden Mickey

You can also participate in a souvenir hunt. Many of the shops have a trading booth where you can trade souvenir pins. You can go from shop to shop and trade up the pins you have for more expensive or unique ones. 5 Helpful Tips for Pin Trading at Walt Disney World

Thanks Jimmy M. I’ve been thinking about it today, and I think I was worrying about this too much because I have been sad lately. Sometimes when I’m sad I overthink things. Perhaps talking to my parents about feeling sad and guilty will help me get over it.