Why Are You Going There?

[bab31]

Just curios, have you had people say this to you about your vacation? How rude... I have only been booked one week and have had 4 people say that to me. unbelievable that we would have to justify going there because our kids are older now.

[djblu883]

don't worry at all what others think...if I did that I'd never go anywhere....have a magical vacation...I'm going 2 times this year myself!!!

[rkmassa]

Yeah, hear it every trip from the evil MIL. She actually tells my kids that it's crazy going there...."you've seen it all." We tried to plan a girl trip with my DD, my mom and I even included the evil MIL. Big fat "no" from her to my DD. This was suppose to be a birthday celebration trip for my DD turning 10.

[djblu883]

I've been to WDW 5 times so far and know I've yet to see it all....there is just so much to see and do! AND if you went a few years ago it has changed since you were there...things have been added, updated or taken away...so mind NOT the closed minded people and HAVE A BLAST!!!!! DJ

[PlutoLuvr]

No worries! I get asked that all the time, but very rarely when I go to Orlando. We're planning a trip next fall for Willamette Valley, Oregon, and I get that question all the time. We honeymooned in Utah in non-skiing season and got the question, too.

FWIW, we go to Oregon for the wine and Utah in non-skiing season to see the red-rock canyons :)

Tell 'em why!

[MickeyMonstersMom]

I get the slight head-shake and the "again?" every time. I go to Florida 2-3 times a year to accompany my kids to visit their dad - it just makes sense to take advantage of being there anyway and spend some time at my favorite vacation spot! Interestingly, I also go to Ormond Beach quite often, and never get the reaction I do when I say WDW. I guess sitting on the beach is something these people can wrap their minds around. They even accept that I'll go to the beach alone, but cannot seem to understand Disney solo - they ask if I'll be OK, if I'll be bored, etc. I feel safer and more entertained at WDW than on the beach!

[MissMichelle]

I got that quite a bit...but it was mainly from people who haven't been or just done MK and haven't seen all that WDW has to offer for couples..I had my choice of where to go--I PICKED WDW and couldn't be happier..I am confortable there, there is a LOT to do and see and I can't wait..My kids are 6 and 10 and are happy we are going there...they said they know this way they aren't missing out on anything they haven't already seen (HAHA yah right!!!).

[Master Mason]

I would just give them a simple, "because I like it there" and leave it at that.... It's your time and money, you should use it in whatever manner makes you happy.

[Terk-1]

"Because that's where I want to go on my vacation, and it is my vacation." I've had people ask me the same question and I just tell them that that's where I want to go on vacation this year.

[heidijot]

If they have to ask then they'd never understand!!

We get asked this all of the time :scratchin I have tried to explain but to nonbelievers magic does not exist!!! pixiedust:

Going back for the second time in one month,

Heidi and Bob
:maleficen :surfweb:

[spiceycat]

d to plan a girl trip with my DD, my mom and I even included the evil MIL. Big fat "no" from her to my DD. This was suppose to be a birthday celebration trip for my DD turning 10.

that is down right mean. She might actually like it.

bab31, this is a recurring problem with Disney. People can't understand the attraction - especially if they stayed offsite on their one trip and hated it.

that say since I brought DVC there is not as much comments. since Disney is a timeshare they think I have to return to it.... Yea right! they just don't know what they are missing....

[eeyoregon]

Here is what we get when we announce our annual trip to Walt Disney World: "Why on earth would you go alllllllll that way when Disneyland is only a 2 hour flight away?? You know it's the SAME thing!" And they usually toss in an "AGAIN"??? :sad2:

Uh, NO IT'S NOT THE SAME THING! Disneyland is certainly nice, and close but don't you dare tell me it's the "same thing" as Disney World :rotfl:

[winniethepoohsmom]

I don't care for some of the comments we get, but I do beleive some people are just envious (not sure if I spelled that right). Any how it's our money and our vacation and we love it and if everyone else did we would spend all day waiting in line just to get on space mountain once and leave. I was proud of my son who we kept off school for a trip when his teacher asked him if he was sick of going there, after 3 previous trips and he said no we get to do different things every time we go, and we get to back and do the things we love again. (my hero)!! I for see the future of my son taking his children some day telling tales of our trips from years pass. I just hope his wife is a disney fan and they invite me to go! If your mother in law is that crabby about going to disney, you will have a better time without her!

[WDWguru]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

For those who understand, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not, no explanation will do.

[clcb13]

No worries! I get asked that all the time, but very rarely when I go to Orlando. We're planning a trip next fall for Willamette Valley, Oregon, and I get that question all the time. We honeymooned in Utah in non-skiing season and got the question, too.

FWIW, we go to Oregon for the wine and Utah in non-skiing season to see the red-rock canyons :)

Tell 'em why!

Glad to see someone likes to visit this area for its beauty and great wines! I live up in the Pacific Northwest and it is our little secret how beautiful it is! It dosen't rain as much as people think...actually our weather is very mild year round. I often get...."why would you want to live here?" Oh well.

We do get weird looks and more of looks of pitty when we mention we honeymooned at Disney World and got engaged at DisneyLand. I don't care....we have a blast when we go and Disney is a special place for us. Like others have said if they have to ask then they won't understand :3dglasses

[PaulaSB12]

I get the why go to WDW? How can you go on holiday on your own, you can't eat at resteraunts on you own anyway!! But you haven't got children so why go there???? Mind you I get even worse one when I get asked why on earth do you want to go to the Society of geneologists to look up parish records of long dead ancesters (its in London, how on earth can I go that far on my own :rotfl2: ).

[eeyoregon]

I live up in the Pacific Northwest and it is our little secret how beautiful it is!

Hi! :wave2: I live in Salem, Oregon...where are you?

[DanceRC28]

yeah, a lot of people don't get it, but i never feel the need to justify myself to anyone. i have the dis, they are the ones missing out! :cool1:

[clcb13]

Hi! :wave2: I live in Salem, Oregon...where are you?
Greetings! I live right up here in Vancouver, WA! Can you belive how hot our summer has been? During that week of high temp and very humid weather back in July made it feel like florida around here. I figured it was just getting us ready for our upcoming trip :sunny: While I grew up in North Carolina and am used to the humity and heat in the south. However, I do enjoy coming back home up here now and breathing the clear, thinner fresh air. Ahhhhh :love:

[grumpy.uncle]

Yeah, hear it every trip from the evil MIL. She actually tells my kids that it's crazy going there...."you've seen it all." We tried to plan a girl trip with my DD, my mom and I even included the evil MIL. Big fat "no" from her to my DD. This was suppose to be a birthday celebration trip for my DD turning 10.
You have to believe that your MIL is just ignorant about Disney. When I informed my friends that I would be celebrating my 50th B.D. at WDW I immediately got an "I don't know if we'll be going" from one of my good friend's husband. She had a little talk w/him and I think basically told him that she was going one way or another. Most of my friends have never been, so they don't know what the big deal is. They have been to DLP in CA and figure that WDW is the same. Until you go, you don't have any idea. I've been in awe on both of my previous trips and will continue to be in awe of that Disney magic. If your MIL can't understand all the fuss, that's her loss. Unfortunately, she missed sharing a really magical time w/ her grandchild, just because. I'm sure you had just as good a time w/o grumpy MIL. Ed

[GrumpyFan]

My wife and I usually take every other trip without the kids. We've been doing this since 2000, and the kids understand. Parents, In-laws, others, they don't get it. Probably never will. Some people think we're mean for leaving our kids home while we go. We simply reply that our marriage/relationship is more important and comes before our kids. We told the same thing to the kids, and THEY understand.

Some suggestions for your reply:
1) Where else can you go and stay in a 5-star hotel, experience dining and cultures from around the world, see broadway style shows, hollywood style action, ride rollercoasters, go to a spa, the beach, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Africa, Asia... (the list goes on), all in one place?
2) We're big kids, who refuse to grow up. It's our Neverland, at least temporarily.
3) It's our escape from reality.
4) One word "Magic"
5) Okay, another word "Mickey"

In some ways I feel sad for those who don't get it, but then again I don't. Those who don't "get it" surely won't be clogging the lines or in the way. :teeth:

[stina]

I love this thread! I work in an office full of Disney-haters. I mean these folks are so bitter that they think that Disney is actually poisoning the minds of children with their "licensed characters"!!! OK, so you can see why I like to get away from that environment and go on my Disney vacations! I don't even talk about it at work, because it's so taboo. They have no idea how cool it is to stay in an African Lodge or to go down waterslides with your closest friends and family. I think they knock it but they've never tried it. The way I see it, it's their loss!

We are two adults (age 30) with no children and we go to WDW or on a Disney cruise every year. This year we are taking my in-laws. They are very excited, they have never been to Disney. So it will be fun for us to take them there and watch them freak out at how incredible it is!

My parents have been taking me to Disney World every few years since I was 6, so I was practically raised on it and I NEVER get sick of it. It is truly the happiest place on earth filled with some of the happiest people anywhere. I love the spirit of kindness and generosity exuded by CMs and guests alike at Disney World. I can't imagine a better place to hang out, relax, and have fun and adventures with my friends and family. Disney is where we go, it's our family tradition and I don't have to justify that to anyone!

This will be our second trip this year. I actually spent my 30th birthday in WDW earlier this year. (what a treat! I got to be in the Jammin Jungle parade, ride on a float with Mickey on my 30th birthday - talk about magic!) This fall we'll be bringing my in-laws, but my sister and her fiancee will be there as well as my dad and some of our closest friends. We're going to a big character breakfast with all 10 of us adults! When we called to make the reservation they asked "How many children in your party of 10" and we said NONE!!! The CM at reservations actually laughed. Clearly she knows how much we BIG kids enjoy Disney!

Have faith grownups! Long live the Magic!

stina :wave2:

[deekaypee]

I get the question a lot, and I've perfected the blank stare and "Because it's Disney" straight-man answer.

In the past, I've also given them this one:

"Have you ever been to someplace where you immediately felt like you were home, even if you'd never been there before? That's how I felt the first time I went to WDW. If you've had that coming-home experience, you understand why I go back. If you haven't had that experience, I can't possibly explain it."

By the way there's a thread, "Excuses" for loving WDW!, that you might enjoy. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1195329&page=1&pp=15

[Disney Doll]

I just smile mysteriously and say "If you have to ask that question, you'll never understand".

Drives 'em nuts!!!!!

[PirateKitty]

I just smile mysteriously and say "If you have to ask that question, you'll never understand".

Drives 'em nuts!!!!!

Love that one!! :rotfl2: I'm gonna have to use that next time. :thumbsup2

[I Love Pluto]

I go to Disney because I am in love with Mickey Mouse!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Flyerfan]

In the past, I've also given them this one:

"Have you ever been to someplace where you immediately felt like you were home, even if you'd never been there before? That's how I felt the first time I went to WDW. If you've had that coming-home experience, you understand why I go back. If you haven't had that experience, I can't possibly explain it."


YES!!! As we approached the Walt Disney World sign and drove underneath I raised my hands and said "I'M HOME" :goodvibes

[Flyerfan]

I love this thread! I work in an office full of Disney-haters. I mean these folks are so bitter that they think that Disney is actually poisoning the minds of children with their "licensed characters"!!! OK, so you can see why I like to get away from that environment and go on my Disney vacations! I don't even talk about it at work, because it's so taboo. They have no idea how cool it is to stay in an African Lodge or to go down waterslides with your closest friends and family. I think they knock it but they've never tried it. The way I see it, it's their loss!
stina :wave2:

I kind of know how you feel. Well, the one woman in my office (who recently resigned - Yeah!) used to put down WDW. She felt if you didn't have kids, then why go and constantly compared it to an amusement park. The other woman, who has never been but her husband has waaaay back in the 70's, just can't seem to grasp what "all the fuss is about". Her DH says, "You're not missing anything". I know I shouldn't care but I want to grab him by the collar, drag him to Florida and say, "See, NOW tell your wife she's not missing anything!" Sorry, went off there. The other woman would probably love to go and does understand, but her DH won't travel. I would love to be her guide.

[disneybridetobe]

We're getting married at WDW (Wedding Pavilion!) :love: and we've gotten that question...more than a few times. I can't wait to go- I haven't been there in 13 years, and I am more excited than I've ever been! I can't wait to experience Disney as an adult! :thumbsup2
On our wedding...
A lot of people think we're getting married on a roller coaster... ::shudder::
Oh, they have no clue. :confused3
Strangely, the people you would think wouldn't understand, DO!

[GorshGoofy]

YES!!! As we approached the Walt Disney World sign and drove underneath I raised my hands and said "I'M HOME" :goodvibes

Yes!

I've been 3 times solo and a number of family vacations in years past. I'll be bringing my new bride there in January. Can't wait!! I've been able to handle all the abuse I get from "those who don't get it" but I was floored last October when the older man who checked my paperwork at the Disney Cruise Line terminal was surprised to find that I was going on a cruise alone. He ... a Disney cast member ... actually said, "What's the matter? You couldn't get anybody to travel with you?" Even he didn't get it!! Oh well. His loss! BTW, I had a great time!!!! Of course!

[PrincessAlways]

YES!!! As we approached the Walt Disney World sign and drove underneath I raised my hands and said "I'M HOME" :goodvibes
I know exactly what you mean! When people give me that "again" look, I just say I'm going "home". :goodvibes It's true, if you have to explain it, they'll never understand. At least all of us know about the magic feelings! :wizard:

[pbnjrockette]

I certainly hope my hubby becomes one of the "believers" after this trip!! (do they sell magic mickey dust I can sprinkle on him while he sleeps??)

I know he is only going to fulfill a promise we made to friends that "someday" we'd go to WDW with them---well, she had a bad cancer scare this spring and decided that "someday" needed to be scheduled soon.

He never wants to go back to a place we've been before (says there is too much of the world to see). But I know I'm going back---as soon as our granddaughters get older, my friend and I are going to do a Disney Cruise!!

And I love MICKEY!! :mickeyjum

[Oscee]

I'm lucky I guess!! My friends just ask how many days? They know I always have a trip planned and a countdown going. Heading out in 5 days to Night of Joy and 9 day stay and just booked 4 day stay in Dec for Birthday!!!

[WeirdTigger27]

I haven't had that said to me, but I've told everyone I've never been, so maybe that's a good reason to them? Anyway I am going full gusto, I'm getting an autograph book, and will run up to characters and ask them for one. I don't care, I'm a kid in a big body that's all! I am so excited to finally be going!! :cloud9:

[djblu883]

:cool1: princess: pirate: Hey wierd TIG...you are in for such a wonderful experience! I'm excited for you...wish I could see your face the first time you see the Castle...it all makes the trip REAL and oh sooooooooooo magical for me!!! :bounce:

[WeirdTigger27]

I think I'll probably cry the first time I see the castle. I have always wanted to go to Disney World. I'm like that little boy in the commercial, "I'm too excited to sleep!". I'm going to mind my manners of course, but I won't care how many stares I get for playing for the first time in WDW. :dance3:

[DisneydaveCT]

:surfweb:

As I sit here on Labor Day reading this thread while visiting my parents' cottage in New Hampshire, I am reminded of what I tell people everytime I am asked "why?"

I remind these people that my going to WDW a couple of times a year is no different than if they went to New Hampshire, Cape Cod, Virginia Beach, or "insert the name of a local vacation spot near them" every summer. They have no problem going to the same non-Disney locale every year, but seem to think we are nuts to think that Disney is our version of New Hampshire, Cape Cod, Viriginia Beach, or some other resort areas. They just don't understand that Disney offers many of the same activities that you can find at other resort areas (dining, shopping, golf, swimming, shows, etc), but with one very large difference...Mickey and the Disney Magic. :wizard:

I love my time in New Hampshire, but if I had to choose just one to visit each year, New Hampshire would just be a memory. I'm going home to Disney. And yes, when I land at MCO, I do feel like I have come home. :sunny:

If you have read some of my other posts, you will also see that I have ended dating relationships with women who didn't get it...I could see that becoming an issue in a LTR, fighting over going home to see Mickey and the Gang. :furious:

No matter what others around me think, I am still going home to WDW year after year. :cool1:

[Redbudlover]

Yeah, hear it every trip from the evil MIL. She actually tells my kids that it's crazy going there...."you've seen it all." We tried to plan a girl trip with my DD, my mom and I even included the evil MIL. Big fat "no" from her to my DD. This was suppose to be a birthday celebration trip for my DD turning 10.

It sounds like you are lucky she turned you down!!! I can just imagine a Disney hater blowing your DD birthday trip with whining and complaining....

[Redbudlover]

I get that all the time too. At age 59 most of the people, including my children who I couldn't afford to take when they were younger, think I am crazy. I just say I go for the magic and the happiness, and the restaurants and the resorts, and the beauty of the landscaping, and most of all to hear Mickey tell me good morning - though waking up to Stritch was a bit of a jolt! With a brand new granddaughter, I think I will finally be able to coerce my one son and DIL to come with me when I take my GD there. And I am taking my GD there! HOO Hoo!

[Corwin12]

I took my wife to Disney in March ... her first time at 39. I have not been since I was 16, 17 years ago. I used to hate Disney and the the thought of going there. Our trip in March was the best vacation I ever had in my life. I was in the military and traveled everywhere (including overseas) with my friends. But that week with my wife was better than all those trips put together. We celebrated it like it was our honeymoon, since we never had one (we were married 5 years ago.) She was having a bad day and I wanted to cheer her up so I surprised her with the trip, all planned in a matter of a week. Suffice it to say, this December we are headed back, with a little more planning. I get the same questions: why are you going back there so soon?, wouldn't you rather go to Vegas? I am glad to see I am not alone in thinking Disney is a great vacation for adults.
Kevin

[newchic99]

I don't give a crap about what others think of my Disney addiction. I don't make judgements on the choices they make for vacation. Our next trip isn't going to be until Jan 2008.
I did get fed up last night and told DH that if I can swing it, we just might head there this year for Christmas. I have 95% of our Christmas gifts purchased. Just might take my Christmas bonus and head south. Dropping of family members gifts on the way to the airport. :rotfl2:

[youngaussienurse]

Just found this thread, and can I say I have exactly the same problem:confused3 I have stopped telling people here in Aussie land that we are going to DW again (2nd time DW, been to DL once also) because people at work tend to roll their eyes and say "not again". We are now telling people that we are going to Florida....not because we are embarrassed about being 26 and going to DW, but just because they DON'T understand...and never will unless they go and I can't be bothered telling people why we LOVE DW so much because they just think it's silly:confused3. I am SOOO lucky that I have a twin sister who is just as much into it as I am, because no one else is! I would LOVE to take my parents their and we offered to pay for them to come with us this coming May, but they didn't want to......can you believe that!!!! People just don't know what they are missing out on!!! Oh well, we are the lucky ones who have found the best place on earth!!!:wizard:

[Disneyfan63]

Hi everyone!

I usually go down there in December for MouseFest. When people at work ask me, "again?" I tell them it's my happy place. I get to meet my buddies from the Dis and from other boards, and we have the kind of blast you can't approach with dynamite.

Jim

[bab31]

I got it quite a bit from my sister in law over the holidays. Numerous times no less. I even tried sitting down at the computer with her to show her Buzz' pictures of CSR. She pretty much brushed me off. I tried to tell her 4 parks, afternoon off, explore at night, fireworks parades etc,,,,,,,,,!

[kimis]

We love going to WDW :love: . We have only been there 3 times with our 4th trip in 25 days (yes I count the days!):dance3: I can't wait until I can say I have been there 20-30 times.:rotfl: My dh and I have a blast and we make lots of memoiries that we cherish!:woohoo: Yes, my adult children and some of our friends don't understand why we go every year but they too will catch the fever someday.:cool1: Enjoy:grouphug:

[girlbomb]

Here in NYC, where you're supposed to be jaded and above it all, NOBODY gets why me and DH (37 and 31, respectively, with no kids) have gone twice in the past two years and are planning our Dec. 07 trip now. But many of our friends are artists or performers, so we tell them, "If you're any kind of theater, film, performance, fine art, special effects, or design fan, you won't BELIEVE the immersive artistic experience at Disney." That almost gets some people interested, especially when I describe things like Fantasmic ("They project film onto screens made of mist! Then they set a lake on fire!"). I wind up using phrases like "production values" a lot. Which is true -- nobody does "show" like Disney.

But the truth has less to do with art, and more to do with FUN. We go because it's fun. End of story.

[jwwi]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...

For those who understand, no explanation is necessary; for those who do not, no explanation will do.

I love that, it is perfect, now if I can just remember that. :rotfl: I am heading to WDW in two weeks. My third, yes third trip in 5 months.:cheer2:
My dream is to have an annual pass and live within 4 hours/driving to WDW. Maybe someday......princess: