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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would change things completely and go somewhere else, so it won't feel like they are being excluded from the tradition they created. Go somewhere else with them for a shorter time that will be more doable for all of you.

Basically, create a new tradition with them, and also create something new with just your immediate family. There are plenty of other places to go besides Disney, and it doesn't mean you can't go back to Disney in a year or two, once you have decoupled the "tradition."[/quote]

OH hell no. They ‘ve invited themselves along for years and have been making everyone miserable but it their tradition that they established?? NO JUST NO.

I have a miserable older relative who constantly tries to invite herself or worm her way in and then the following year declare its a tradition. Bullsh$*t.

OP go to Disney if that’s what you enjoy or go somewhere else if you prefer. Just tell them that this year you are just traveling with your family. You don’t owe them an extra vacation. You don’t have to find an alternative place to accommodate their miserableness. Stop the crazy and just go have a nice boomer free vacation. [/quote]

Did you not read the original post? The grandparents started the tradition with the OP and family. It used to be wonderful and now that particular trip doesn't work. It used to work because grandparents were younger and more mobile, ie could help out. Now, OP's kids are older, don't need help, and probably move faster and do more. During the 10 years that OP's kids became teenagers, her parents have really slowed down. It seems cruel to cut them out now so I agree that you should find a new trip to enjoy together and put this one on hold for a couple of years. Good luck![/quote]

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