It would probably be awkward asking your parents how much money they make, so try to subtly ask them. Ask them how much money they make in a month and then multiply that by twelve.
Find a time that does not conflict with any other family events like weddings or birthdays. It is unlikely that your parents would skip a family gathering over a trip to Disney World.
How much will it cost for everyone to travel there? How much will hotel rooms for everyone cost? How much will it cost to feed everyone each day? What is the entrance fee for Disney World and how much will that cost your family? Be sure that you do not actually book a trip to Disney World. Your parents will be very upset and it will likely end your efforts to go there.
Be sure to buy your Disney World tickets before you get to the park. They are much cheaper if you buy them in advance. Look for discounted tickets online. There are many ways to buy cheap Disney World tickets.
Think about any reasons, besides the attractions, for why you want to visit Disney World. Do you want to spend more time with your family? Include that in your list. Are your siblings interested in going to Disney World as well? Include why they might want to go. Does your family have a special attachment to a certain Disney character or film? If so, explain how important seeing a character or an attraction related to the film will be for your family.
This strategy will likely take some time. Start helping out more months before you ask. If you are only on your best behavior for one day before you talk to your parents, it is unlikely that they will be much influenced. Ask your parents how you can help out more around the house or what chores you can perform.
You could also drop little comments like, “It sure would be nice to see Goofy in person” or “I wonder what it would be like to be in the Jungle Book. ” Try not to overdo the Disney stuff. You do not want to burn out your parents on it.
Wait until after the next major holiday to ask your parents about the trip. They may surprise you with a trip and you will not have to ask them for one. Avoid asking them immediately before or after they get home from work. They will likely be tired and stressed out. Try asking them on the weekend when they will be relaxing and more open to your suggestion.
Try saying things like, “can we please go to Disney World” and “I would be very grateful if we visited Disney World. ” Remember the old saying that “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. ”
If you have them, bring in your siblings to help you sell the trip. There people supporting the trip the better. Play to their sentimentality and talk about the priceless memories that you can make as a family. Say something like, “it has always been my dream to see Mickey Mouse and Goofy” or that you think “a family vacation would help you create memories that you would have for the rest of your life. ”
Be sure to have an estimate of all of the expenses, including travel, hotel, food, and tickets.
Figure out your parents interests before you propose the trip. If your parents like horses, you propose a trip to Disney World by saying something like, “I know that you love horses, and guess what!? At Disney World, you can ride horses on the beach!”
You can also try to do better in school. This might convince your parents that you deserve to go to Disney World. If you have not been doing well in school, you can tell your parents that you will try “especially hard” for a trip to Disney World.
Mark a date on your calendar that is a few weeks to a month after you talk to them and do not revisit the subject until then. Keep being on your best behavior in the meantime. It’s only going to help your cause.
Keeping calm will tell your parents that you are mature enough for a trip like this in the future.
Keep doing well in school. You might be able to go to Disney World as part of a school trip.
If you are mad about your parents’ decision, talk to them about it. It is important to remember that your parents are not trying to be mean. They just want to do what is best for your family.
Be persistent but do not bug your parents. If they get annoyed with your constant pestering they will keep saying no.
Maybe your parents will take you to Six Flags instead!
