What are some of your best tips for balancing different vacation expectations when you are traveling with friends or family?
I like to make sure that I include activities I know others will enjoy, not just me.
We usually have at least one meal together a day.
Other than that my family vacations have sort of turned into a free for all where people come and go and meet up and part. I don't know what we'd do without our cell phones. 
I don't know what we'd do without our cell phones.
My parents and I used to use walkie talkies before I had a phone at our local amusement park.
I often worry so much about getting in what everyone else wants to do that I plan all of that at the expense of my own wish list. I feel guilty since we get to go down so often and usually the people we are bringing with us go only every few years if that. I'm trying to get better about making sure to fit in some of the things that I want to do or offering to split off if need be.
January 2020 Trip Report - Riviera Resort
June 2019 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach & Saratoga Springs
October 2018 Trip Report - Contemporary Resort
July 2018 - All Star Movies
April 2018 Trip Report - Art of Animation
Jan 2018 Trip Report - Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge
Nov 2017 Trip Report - Boardwalk Villas
Feb 2017 Trip Report - Port Orleans French Quarter
Apr 2016 Trip Report - Pop Century
Dec 2015 Trip Report - All Star Sports & Saratoga Springs
Sept 2014 Trip Report - Coronado Springs
Oct 2012 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach Resort
I often worry so much about getting in what everyone else wants to do that I plan all of that at the expense of my own wish list. I feel guilty since we get to go down so often and usually the people we are bringing with us go only every few years if that. I'm trying to get better about making sure to fit in some of the things that I want to do or offering to split off if need be.
That just means you have to start going more just for "you" Allie!
Allie wrote:I often worry so much about getting in what everyone else wants to do that I plan all of that at the expense of my own wish list. I feel guilty since we get to go down so often and usually the people we are bringing with us go only every few years if that. I'm trying to get better about making sure to fit in some of the things that I want to do or offering to split off if need be.That just means you have to start going more just for "you" Allie!
That's why we've started trying to go several times a year. A trip for "me", a trip for the family, a trip for the extended family...more excuses to go back! 
January 2020 Trip Report - Riviera Resort
June 2019 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach & Saratoga Springs
October 2018 Trip Report - Contemporary Resort
July 2018 - All Star Movies
April 2018 Trip Report - Art of Animation
Jan 2018 Trip Report - Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge
Nov 2017 Trip Report - Boardwalk Villas
Feb 2017 Trip Report - Port Orleans French Quarter
Apr 2016 Trip Report - Pop Century
Dec 2015 Trip Report - All Star Sports & Saratoga Springs
Sept 2014 Trip Report - Coronado Springs
Oct 2012 Trip Report - Caribbean Beach Resort
We usually have at least one meal together a day.Other than that my family vacations have sort of turned into a free for all where people come and go and meet up and part. I don't know what we'd do without our cell phones.
But isn't that the best part? We have grown-ass kids who are capable of getting around on their own, at least at Disney! Plus, if you're late to dinner - tough. Go get quick service. I love hearing about everyone's adventures and not having to be tied to a mammoth group of people. How many times have you seen a group of people where the littles are melting down, the parents are arguing and the grandparents are just over it?
My motto - "Do you. See you at dinner. Love you, bye!"
My motto - "Do you. See you at dinner. Love you, bye!"
Plus it gives you something to talk about when we all get back together! I love hearing the adventures that everyone had while we were doing our thing.