Teenager on vacation with parents in Orlando.. Help me!?

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kaz

I just came back with my teenages who are younger then you and I was happy to let them go around the parks so long as we made a plan for when we met etc.

Also they loved to go to the disney quest which is one big arcade but free once you pay to go in and there are plenty of other teenages there for you to hang out with. Mine also made plenty of friends around the pool and in the hotel resterants and even on the bus transporting them so I am sure you will not be alone long

Dont worry that you are with your parents..they will blend into the back ground and I am sure you will have an excellent time.

Hope that helps

Sparky

1. take a look at yourself at what you may be doing to also irritate them. it's hard, but "be the bigger person" and try to keep things as pleasant as possible... why ruin a vacation over it?

2. bring up in conversation that "i saw that _____________ (activity/show/band/exhibition) is going on tonight, and i was interested in going after we finish dinner/attractions/etc. is that okay with you guys? i want to give you guys a little time to yourselves while we are on vacation, and i think it sounds cool."

3. discuss a curfew for you to be back at the hotel/resort... and maybe you can do something together when you get back there.

they will appreciate your maturity in handling the situation, you will get a break from them, they will get a break from you and get to spend time together, and hopefully it will be enough of a break to help make the rest of the trip a little more enjoyable!

good luck and have fun!

PS: NO WHINING! This only makes you look/appear to be immature, and you won't get your way! PLUS it will only irritate everyone further!

kapn

You'll just have to wait until your 18 and join the Marines.......they love kids like you.........

Indiana Jones

you've got to be kidding me!

suck it up.

you're on vacation and going to get tons of stuff that you want and you are complaining cuz you don't want to hang with your parents.

from the time i was 15 to 18 i went on vaca with my parents alone and even when they were annoying me i wasn't about to complain cuz i was getting to go to the parks and getting what ever souvenier i wanted.

during the day hang with them.

when you get back to the hotel go swimming and hopefully there are other teens where you're staiying that will hang with you at the pool.

when they bug you at the hotel just say you're going for a walk.

if you have a cell phone which i assume you do you can always call some of your friends and talk for a little while when you are not around your parents.

but seriously it can't be that bad.

touristips2000

Like Indy said suck it up!
Who is paying for this vacation?

You will all have fun enjoy it then get irritated at your folks when back home.

Don't spoil this costly adventure.

Surprise them and go along with the plan.

Do a little research on parks see what appeals to whom then compromise.

You can this.

itchianna

On vacation with your parents, obviously at a Amusement Park, and you choose to be miserable. I say GROW UP, sound to mean, so sorry how about Whaa.

I realize you would have tons more fun with friends, but your parents are doing this for you, show your appreciation by asking if they would like to go out one evening without you. Offer to hang out at the hotel and watch a movie.

Suggest they go to the World Showcase at Epcot while you wait in line for Test Track and Mission Space that will buy you four hours alone. You and they can meet up at a prearrange place.

I learned this years ago, my teens always pack hand radios and cell phones to join back up with me.

Meredith P

Talk to your parents about what bothers you, and maybe look at yourself and think what you might be doing to annoy them. Enjoy your vacation not everyone gets to go on one. My parents are annoying too but I've gotton over it.

BeatingHeartsBaby.

Aw that's kind of sad but I see where you're coming from.
You need to talk to your parents- act like an adult and they will treat you like one- and ask if they don't mind you wandering off now and again when you're out for the day. This is easy if you're going to theme parks and the like, as long as you don't mind going on some rides alone. Agree to meet up regularly and to spend at least part of the day together but don't be disheartened if they say no- remember this is a family holiday, they came to Orlando to spend time together as a family. It's probably a good idea to explain that you want to spend time with people your own age.
How about making friends with other teenagers? There are bound to be loads of sixteen year olds forced to spend quality time with their parents and your mum and dad will probably be alot more willing to let you go out without them if you're in a group.
The evenings will probably be a great time for you to just chill out. How about taking up a hobbie (is there any clubs or teams in your area?) or just reading a book or listening to music. It's also an opportunity to sort things out with your parents- I'm sure they wouldn't want you to feel like this.
Hope this helps, if not, the only thing you can do really is get on with it. It's just a vacation and give it time, you might fidn you have things in common. xx

Mo S

Here's what your going to do. You are going to grow up and appreciate the fact that you are on a vacation.
You have time to post and play on a computer. Stop the playing on the computer and interact with the family. Most of all act like a 16 year old whose parents are spending a great deal of hard earn money to take the family on vacation.

A vacation is as much fun as you make it. Sounds like you just want attention. With your attitude you are just trying to ruin the vacation for everyone.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself my teens have been mowing lawns in 100 degree heat all summer, just to earn enough money to go to the movies and stuff. School starts next week and we have had no vacation.

pink

When you're on rides and watching shows you're not going to be talking to your parents, so there is a plus. Honeslty, at your age everyone gets tired and embarassed of their parents and just want to be away from them but no matter how much they annoy you you still need to spend time with them. Your relationship will get better once you get a little older, just enjoy your trip and don't let them get you down for now. Would they ever consider letting you bring a friend with you? If they did then maybe they would let you two walk around the parks alone.

Mouse House Man

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Well if it makes you feel any better almost ALL of the people you see will be with their parents while vacationing here! Can you opt to do one of the tours like keys to the kingdom (more info found on disneyworld.com)? Maybe doing one of those walking tours -there are a few to choose from will keep you sane but give you a little distance. Also you learn alot on these and will possibly give you something to talk about at dinner with the 'rents!

Jessica T

You are 16, so things will get better. Everyone is annoyed with their parents at this age. It's called being a teenager!

However, they are taking you to ORLANDO!!! I assume THEY are paying for you to go?! For this, you need to show gratitude!!!

During the day, be as kind and considerate as possible. If you feel the need to get away, pop in your ipod and listen to music to calm you down.

For the evenings, go to the pool with or without your parents. In the pool you don't have to be right next to each other, but you're still doing a "family activity" together.

Or, maybe you should save some money and give it to your parents as a "thank you for taking me on vacation" gift. Say please use this money and go out and have a wonderful dinner ALONE TOGETHER. That way they'll get a nice treat, and you'll get some alone time.

not so blue dog

I remember being like that many years ago-not much you can do really-sorry.But do try and be a bit nice to them-you may find it helps the situation.

Blaker Girl

Tell ur parents, you are a teen and need a little space but still don't wanna miss out on their company.

Say this gently and nicely and they will probably understand.

zuesefl

Well if you are staying on Disney property, there is a lot that you can do. At 16 in the evening, you can go to Downtown Disney and walk around. You can to to Pleasure Island and enjoy the Comedy Warehouse and the Adventerer's Club. http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Pleasure-Island/

As far as during the day, you should ask your parents maybe one day if you can just go off and explore on your own (I am sure they would welcome some alone time).

But as far as standing in line would go, I would suggest that you just ask that your parents tell you lots of stories, and just tone them out... lol

Or you can talk about the themeing and the stories, and what influences there are in the attractions.

I hope this helps!

Scarlet V

aww same here!! just let them know youd liek to have some me time out in the nights as u are old enoguh and u could go out clubbing or smrethin

nmarulz

I understand what you mean, and I live in Orlando.
You should go with them to the parks, and don't stay until late sometimes. Plan out for them to go to a dinner show or shopping. You personally might enjoy lazer-tag at wonder-works. It's unlimited from 9-12pm on mon-thurs nights. You can divise a plan and bring it up to them when they are in a good mood. You might also want to go to Downtown Disney, City Walk, The Loop, and other places. I can help you by suggesting a few more places for all of you. Feel free to email me! Good Luck!

debbie m

go to downtown disney and go to disney quest, they can go down to the comedy club

rec girl

What are your hobbies? For example, if you like to skateboard ask them to drop you at Vans Skatepark for the day while they shop or do the tourist thing. Find something in the area of your hotel that you can enjoy on your own.

Way Smarter Than You

Wow, no shortage of people here that aren't answering your question.

Here's the drill. There's very little that you can do that won't cost a boat load of dough so start saving your own cash. There's also very little you can do to survive if your parents won't let you explore on your own.

It is unclear from your question whether or not you are staying on Disney property. If you are then you will have the free Disney bus transportation that can take you around when you are free from the life sucking boat anchors that are your parents. It is also unclear whether or not you have parasitic siblings that will be nipping at your heels. This makes providing specific information very difficult.

There is next to nothing of interest or value to a boy your age at the Magic Kingdom. If they want to drag you there you are screwed. Convince them to let you hang out at one of the water parks instead. Who knows? Maybe you'll hook up a Native Hottie.

Disney Quest is a pretty cool way to kill an afternoon at Downtown Disney. It's basically a 5 story video game arcade.

There are all kinds of goofy money sucking venues on International Drive. If you are staying on I Drive there is a trolley that you can use for transportation. I think in runs into the evening. You can do go karts, laser tag, bungee jumping, playing in traffic, that sort of thing.

At EPCOT you can hang out somewhere and learn to ride a Segway. I can't remember where it is exactly but it's not in the World Showcase. You can also spend a lot of time in Norway looking for trolls. Just tell your folks your whole vacation will be ruined if you don't find every troll.

You can catch free music at House of Blues after 10:00PM.

Universal Studios has a carnival game section that might entertain you while your folks are waiting in line for the lame rides.

Sea World also has a water park.

Mostly you're going to have to compromise. Make sure that you study the park calendars and find shows or things that you want to do but that might not interest them. There is no shortage of shows at the parks. Use them as an excuse to disappear for an hour or two. If you have siblings keep a very open mind about taking them along with you. Impress upon your parents how incredibly important it is that they see the La Nouba show at Downtown Disney and the Blue Man Group show at Universal. More alone time for you.

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