A couple with two daughters has been planning a Disney trip for years, but when their in-laws decide to surprise their grandkids with a trip, things get complicated. The father doesn’t want the kids’ first time at Disney to be without them, but the cost of joining the in-laws is steep. The mother thinks he’s being selfish for denying the kid’s memory of their grandpa before he passes. Who’s right? Is it worth $5000 to make sure the parents are involved in the trip? Or are they being a**holes for not letting their kids go on a trip of a lifetime with their grandparents? Read on to find out.
Dad won’t let in-laws take daughters to Disney without him ✨

Family’s first Disney trip is a special memory for all.

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Daughters taken to Disney without their father’s knowledge

Dad stands up against in-laws taking daughters to Disney

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Protective father questions in-laws Disney trip with daughters alone ⚠️

Father refuses in-laws taking daughters to Disney without him
A father’s in-laws surprised his daughters with a trip to Disney without consulting him or his wife. The father thinks it’s unfair for their first trip to Disney to be without them, but his wife believes he’s robbing their daughters of a core memory with her dying father. What should he do? Read on for more details and reactions .
YTA for denying dying grandfather memories with his grandkids at Disney.

Mixed opinions on whether father should let in-laws take daughters to Disney without him.

Don’t rob your kids of a magical experience with grandpa ✨
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Opinions split on whether father should join daughters at Disney.

Debating the judgement of leaving OP out of the loop.

Father criticized for not letting in-laws take daughters to Disney
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Don’t deprive your dying FIL of a potential memory. YTA

Commenter calls father selfish for not letting in-laws take daughters

Father prioritizes own desires over daughters’ final memories with grandfather

OP criticized for not allowing in-laws to take daughters to Disney.

NTA for wanting to share Disney memory with own kids.

Concerns raised about safety of elderly in-laws taking kids to Disney

Father excluded from in-laws’ Disney trip, wife is TA

Parental supervision is essential on kids’ trips to Disney

Commenter calls out father’s selfishness in Disney dispute

Grandparents surprise grandkids with Disney trip without parental consent.
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Verdicts are emotional; this underrated comment brings up logistical issues.

Cost shouldn’t matter, let the girls enjoy Disney with grandpa

Father rightfully objects to in-laws taking daughters to Disney without him

Letting grandparents create memories is priceless

Grandparents’ poorly planned Disney trip causes family tension. Therapy recommended.

In-laws taking kids to Disney without father. ESH, but man is dying.

Curious about why in-laws didn’t invite father to Disney trip. NTA.

Wife should have consulted husband before planning Disney trip.

Father stands his ground on Disney trip, wife neglects wants.

Disney isn’t the only option, NTA for wanting to join.

Leverage the waiver, convince wife and in-laws to make it a family trip.

Make lasting memories with your family, including your FIL ❤️

Making memories matter, don’t be an AH.

Father excluded from daughter’s first Disney trip: NTA, wife AH, in-laws mildly suck

Experience Disney with Grandpa for a magical last memory ❤

Protective dad says no to in-laws taking daughters to Disney
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Commenter calls out father for being selfish during family crisis

Safety first! Concerns raised about father’s health and daughters’ safety.

Grandparents taking sick grandpa on Disney trip, concerns for safety.

Let your kids have this memory with their grandpa ❤️

NAH, wife should’ve told OP. Cheap flights/hotels for trip suggested.

Grandparents excluded dad from Disney trip, commenter agrees they’re selfish.

Father rightfully upset about in-laws taking daughters to Disney without him.

Wife’s mistake: In-laws taking kids to Disney without dad

Disney trip cost questioned, sparks debate in comments

Wife put husband in a tough spot by not discussing trip

Selfish dad ruins wife’s plans for daughters’ Disney trip

Father rightfully concerned about in-laws taking daughters to Disney without him
