How much Disney Is Too Much Disney?

[FOXFIELDZOO]

OK ,I told my friend that we are going to the world in may ,and I just booked again for October ,and that we wanted to Go again in Feburary ,She said "How much Disney can You Take,I Just don't get it" "you guys are crazy"that makes me kinda sad :sad1:(that she doesn't get it) has this happened to you ,I know I am Not crazy ,If I am, I know I am not alone!:goodvibes I will get her crazy someday!:rotfl:

[Sammie]

It happens to all of us that go every year, or more than once a year.

As to how much is too much, everyone's opinions will differ.

We have been going at least once, sometimes twice a year for over 25 years.

This past year we went 3 times and it was too much.

[sissy_42]

I have a friend who recently visited DL for the first time since she was a baby. She came hoe gushing about it! She said she had thought Disney was for little kids and she went on and on about how magical it is there.

One the other hand I had a boyfriend who decided he hated Disney before we got there and he runined DL for me that weekend. :furious:

Thank goodness I found a real man who will was and is more than happy to share my love of Disney:love:

[Maistre Gracey]

There was never enough when Pleasure Island / Adventurers Club was open. That added a whole new dimension of entertainment.

We now go 2-3 times a year. One of those trips is both WDW and DLR.
When the AC was open, we were 3-4 times a year.

MG

[CruznLexi]

We bought into DVC to relax the parks are extra perks! I am a nurse and I am happy just to slide down the KV slide watch the animals and sit in the hot tubs.

[Nancy F]

I get the same thing from people.They say "aren't you tired of going yet?" I say how can you get tired of something you love??? :confused3

I feel the same way about vegetarians... more steak for me. :woohoo:LOL.

Nancy pixiedust:

[PrincessYessenia]

Funny story...I just read this thread to DBF who is sitting next to me and the first thing he said was "are you gonna say something bad about me on the disboards?!" :lmao: He says this because he isn't such a big fan. Don't get me wrong, he likes it, but isn't enthusiastic about going to the parks, although he's not against it, it will never be his idea first. He is more of a DCL/Pixar kind of guy :dancer: <-----That's him! lol We are actually setting up our next DCL on the Dream next March as I write this. I'm showing him the Aquaduck and he's soooo excited for it :yay: He says "We're gonna get on that first thing when we walk on the ship!!" :rotfl:

But my point is...when we first started dating in the 10th grade, which was 5 years ago now, he wasn't too fond for my love of Disney, but what 16 year old HS varsity football player really is? :rotfl2: Now that we are older and we can go on cruises, and go to the parks when we want he kind of likes it. Before now he would ask "you and your mom are going AGAIN?! Don't you get tired of seeing the same stuff?!" It's not the same "stuff". I've been going to WDW several times a year since birth and I STILL haven't seen and done EVERYTHING.

And people that don't "get" Disney don't understand that fact. You go back for the memories, for the fun, for the time spent with loved ones...not to do the same things over and over. Every trip is a different experience and the memories you bring home with you are rarely ever the same.

So for me, there is no such thing as too much. For me, it's never enough. :cloud9:

[Cee]

Never enough. Went in Sept., again in November....trying to get there in May, and have a week planned again next November. :cloud9:

[SCDizneyDawn]

Never enough! So I moved here!!!

[eliza61]

OK ,I told my friend that we are going to the world in may ,and I just booked again for October ,and that we wanted to Go again in Feburary ,She said "How much Disney can You Take,I Just don't get it" "you guys are crazy"that makes me kinda sad :sad1:(that she doesn't get it) has this happened to you ,I know I am Not crazy ,If I am, I know I am not alone!:goodvibes I will get her crazy someday!:rotfl:

Nah, it doesn't really bother me. Every one has different taste. I have friends that go the the Jersey shore religiously year after year.
I generally don't try to convert people.

My problem is not that I get tired of Disney it's that there is so much out there that I also want to see. Only so much time and money. So this year we are giving up Disney and heading over to Paris (I may try to sneak in a DLP day though :goodvibes). I also want to see some of the National parks, I've heard Yellowstone, the Grand tetons and Grand Canyon are absolutely stunning.

I'll know I'll be back to disney very soon but for now, it's off to see the great big world.

[kristie03]

I feel the same way about vegetarians... more steak for me. :woohoo:LOL.

Nancy pixiedust:

Haa Haaaaa LOVE IT!! More steak for me too :banana:

[omalley1118]

HAHA!!! I used to be one of those people!!! I was 37 when I went for the FIRST time, and then I got it... We went in Dec, are going in June and Halloween and then on a cruise Nov 7th!!!

OMalley

[maryloubsw]

OK ,I told my friend that we are going to the world in may ,and I just booked again for October ,and that we wanted to Go again in Feburary ,She said "How much Disney can You Take,I Just don't get it" "you guys are crazy"that makes me kinda sad :sad1:(that she doesn't get it) has this happened to you ,I know I am Not crazy ,If I am, I know I am not alone!:goodvibes I will get her crazy someday!:rotfl:

We have relatives that go at least 3-4 times per year, and we used to think they were crazy before WE went, and now I totally get it! People have a perception of DW who have never been there, or haven't been there in years, that it's just for little kids and only so much to see. There is so much to do and see and just the hotels alone are reason enough to go I've learned! Like others have said it's a personal preference, I LOVE vacations therefore I go on many more trips than my friends, on the other hand my house is not decorated to a tee and I don't buy expensive clothes, etc, I choose to spend it on expensive vacations, and most of my friends choose to spend their $$ on things I just said. I wouldn't want to go to DW more than 2 times in a year though, that's just me.

[tammymacb]

For me, it doesn't take a whole lot of Disney to be too much anymore.

More and more accomodations with no new additions to the park = larger and larger crowds. Steaming heat. Screaming kids. Bickering families. :wizard:

The ticket prices and food prices are completely rip offs now which makes *me* feel like I need to go, go, go to recoup some of the investment.

And then there's little Brice. ( I'll never forget him ) who chased a poor family of ducks around with a stick, tried to kick them and just basically harrassed them chasing them across the outdoor eating area ( in AK ) Meanwhile, I got to listen to "Brice come back. I mean it. Don't make me count to three or you get time out. One two I mean it Brice, right now come back!" And it went on and on and onnnnnnnnnnnnnn. And Brice never went back to the table to eat. Nor did he leave the ducks alone.

I have since sold all my BWV points and own exclusively at HHI. If I want a short trip to WDW I book at 7 months.

[cseca]

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And then there's little Brice. ( I'll never forget him ) who chased a poor family of ducks around with a stick, tried to kick them and just basically harrassed them chasing them across the outdoor eating area ( in AK ) Meanwhile, I got to listen to "Brice come back. I mean it. Don't make me count to three or you get time out. One two I mean it Brice, right now come back!" And it went on and on and onnnnnnnnnnnnnn. And Brice never went back to the table to eat. Nor did he leave the ducks alone.
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:rotfl:
:lmao:
I'm sorry, I know it wasn't funny for you or the ducks. But thanks for making me laugh this morning. I can so see this Brice kid in my head while reading your post. I can see how this could ruin your dining experience.

As for OPs question... hmm... too much for us would be when our bank account can't support the trips anymore... :lmao:
DH knows as long as we can afford vacations, Disney will be the first place we go. At least once a year. And then after that he can choose another location. But AFTER we get our Disney fix for the year... :thumbsup2

Our 10mo DD can already pick out Mickey and Pooh pictures anywhere we go (toy stores, grocery stores, etc.). I guess we kinda brainwash her too well... :laughing:

[Crystal_27]

In an ideal year, we will do one cruise and one parks trip. More than either is too much Disney for us. With that said, DH would say that my being on The DIS every single day is too much Disney... :rotfl:

[loveswdw]

Our 10mo DD can already pick out Mickey and Pooh pictures anywhere we go (toy stores, grocery stores, etc.). I guess we kinda brainwash her too well... :laughing:

Right there with ya with both our boys! And that's what we call it too...the "brainwashing". Both my boys DS6 & DS2 are Disney fanatics.

But, we only go around once a year to 18 months. With only 150 points and a limited budget, we make do. I would probably go more often if we could afford it but DH might not like that. He's not quite as Disney crazy as I am but he does enjoy our trips. Last trip was Feb/March 2009 and we're heading down this June so only 15 months or so between trips this time.

We know a lot of people who go to the same beachfront condo every summer, so for us this is really no different. We're not beach people--we're WDW people. :cool1:

[Inkmahm]

We were there in October for F&W, in December for a cruise and the holiday decorations, in January to get out of the cold here in WI, we go next week for my birthday, will go again at the end of April for another cruise/park week, and then back in October for F&W, and in December for another cruise and week at the parks...

No, we don't go too much...

People here tell me I ought to move to Florida if I love it so much. I only love it in Oct-April. I hate the heat in the other months.

[marvali]

How much Disney is too much? Hmm, I wouldn't have a clue!!! ::MinnieMo::MickeyMopluto::tinker::simba::donald:: dumbo::goofy::smickey::mickeyjum

But I'll let you know if I ever find out........

[katmittens]

In 2009 we were there twice, once with the kids (ages 22 and 25) and in Oct. DH and I went for F & W. We went with the kids in Jan of this year, and we froze, we did enjoy our 2 bedroom at VWL during Jan, but we are going in May for a week since we feel we missed the pools and minature golf, and the parks at nite. I also booked three nites in Oct again for DH and I for F & W.

DH said to me the other day do you know in a 12 month period we will have gone to Disney FOUR TIMES !!. We don't usually go this many times per year, but we usually go two times per year.

There is always something different to do, and we drive so we always stop at different places along the way. We have great memories of the kids growing up with Disney. Sometimes I think they are more Disney crazy than I am. :yay: I too get the people that think we are crazy, but I know they just don't get it. I love my accomadations and the resorts. We can go to parks, swim, minature golf, eat and shop.

[helloconnie]

If you love it and get it, don't let others dissuade you. I have 4 trips planned this year. The first trip was in February and the next one is our BIG trip in May.

Every trip brings a new experience and I absolutely LOVE IT!

I travel quite a bit in the States and internationally. I love traveling no matter where I go, but Disney is like going home. It's my 'laughin' place'!

[dmoore22]

How much Disney is too much? Hmm, I wouldn't have a clue!!! ::MinnieMo::MickeyMopluto::tinker::simba::donald:: dumbo::goofy::smickey::mickeyjum

But I'll let you know if I ever find out........

When we first bought into DVC I was concerned that we would suffer a Disney burnout. That hasn't happened. Every visit we discover something we've never experienced before or something new that wasn't there our last visit. Each visit is as fresh as our very first to Disneyland back in 1972. Being an owner in DVC has allowed us to abandon our "comando" visit mentality of the past. We now savor what Disney has to offer. If anything our addiction to Disney has become ever more intense. We find we are reading the Walt Disney biographies, books on Imagineering, horticulture in WDW, etc. We've even taken a weekend trip to Marceline, Missouri to visit the home, the town, the "Wishing Tree" and original Main Street USA of Walt Disney's very early childhood and inspiration for Main Street in Disneyland/Walt Disney World. We just tolerate the time periods between visits. :goodvibes

[RLRDA]

And people that don't "get" Disney don't understand that fact. You go back for the memories, for the fun, for the time spent with loved ones...not to do the same things over and over. Every trip is a different experience and the memories you bring home with you are rarely ever the same.


I agree with this. We only go once a year (on occasion, more often) and there are many things we haven't seen. Most of our family don't "get" it but they don't comment as much anymore. As far as doing the "same things over and over"....I don't think it's any different than the family that rents a beach house every summer or the family that goes to the Bahamas every year, etc. Our family will be perfectly happy with our Disney memories! :thumbsup2

[Sunshine22]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of Disney World! I could probably handle 3-4 trips per year if I had the time & points. I think that some people (especially those in their 40s & 50s) remember when they were kids/teens and only the Magic Kingdom (& maybe Epcot) existed. Many of them haven't been back since then and have no idea how much has changed and what they're missing!

[dmoore22]

I don't think I'll ever get tired of Disney World! I could probably handle 3-4 trips per year if I had the time & points. I think that some people (especially those in their 40s & 50s) remember when they were kids/teens and only the Magic Kingdom (& maybe Epcot) existed. Many of them haven't been back since then and have no idea how much has changed and what they're missing!

I hate to give away my age but I remember when Disneyland was being built. My cousins that were living in Southern California at the time sent me a fancy advertising brochure about the new Disneyland. I wore that thing out thumbing through the pages, making my plans of what I would do when I would get to go to Disneyland. I watched the "Mickey Mouse Club" daily (major crush on Annette) and the Disneyland Television Show. There was only one problem. I couldn't convince my parents to take me. It wasn't until I was an adult that I finally went with my own children. Anyone remember when parking at DL was free? Remember the ticket books? Enough nostalgia. Now I'm making up for all the times my parents didn't take me. As soon as I enter the park I become that child flipping through the DL brochure all those decades past. My parents, rest their souls, didn't know what they were missing.

[LovinmyDisneylife]

I never get tired of WDW or DL. Last year I made it to WDW four times and DL twice. For 2010, we went in January and are headed back May, October, and December.

[Piglet4Ever]

There can never be too much Disney in my opinion!! Now ask my DH and you'll probably get a different answer:lmao:

[FOXFIELDZOO]

funny story...i just read this thread to dbf who is sitting next to me and the first thing he said was "are you gonna say something bad about me on the disboards?!" :lmao: He says this because he isn't such a big fan. Don't get me wrong, he likes it, but isn't enthusiastic about going to the parks, although he's not against it, it will never be his idea first. He is more of a dcl/pixar kind of guy :dancer: <-----that's him! Lol we are actually setting up our next dcl on the dream next march as i write this. I'm showing him the aquaduck and he's soooo excited for it :yay: He says "we're gonna get on that first thing when we walk on the ship!!" :rotfl:

But my point is...when we first started dating in the 10th grade, which was 5 years ago now, he wasn't too fond for my love of disney, but what 16 year old hs varsity football player really is? :rotfl2: Now that we are older and we can go on cruises, and go to the parks when we want he kind of likes it. Before now he would ask "you and your mom are going again?! Don't you get tired of seeing the same stuff?!" it's not the same "stuff". I've been going to wdw several times a year since birth and i still haven't seen and done everything.

And people that don't "get" disney don't understand that fact. You go back for the memories, for the fun, for the time spent with loved ones...not to do the same things over and over. Every trip is a different experience and the memories you bring home with you are rarely ever the same.

So for me, there is no such thing as too much. For me, it's never enough. :cloud9:

you said it !

[FOXFIELDZOO]

I never get tired of WDW or DL. Last year I made it to WDW four times and DL twice. For 2010, we went in January and are headed back May, October, and December.


I want to live on main street!

[franandaj]

I get that all the time. We live in Southern California and spend lots of time at Disneyland, but a lot of people here are Disney Fanatics. What most people here (who haven't been to WDW) don't understand is why we keep going back. We don't even go to WDW that often compared to most, for the past four years we've gone once a year (since we bought DVC), and plan to go in 2011 too.

Granted I would like to take a vacation somewhere else in addition, maybe DC, NOLA, so the idea of building the next DVC resort there sounds great! (Oh wait that was the thread I was reading before this one!)

If people don't get Disney, I don't bother trying to explain it to them, but most of my friends do like Disney, they're just not as big of fanatics!

[Coach81]

No such thing as too much for us.. at least to this point.. we went three times last year, and LOVED IT!!! For now.. we are planning on at least two trips next year.. and then we have Disney Land on the horizon along with a dream vacation to the new DVC in Hawaii!!!

[Jump4Joy8390]

I read this on the boards awhile ago, and it sums it up for me....

"For those who 'get it', no explanation necessary. For those who don't, no explanation possible."

We are fairly new to WDW (5 visits in 3 years) so we still have tons to explore! We always find new things to try along with old favourites that we have to do every time. No matter how long or how short our trips are, we always leave wanting more. And as soon as we get home, we start planning our next trip! :thumbsup2 (If not sooner....:rotfl:)

[ILuvDizne]

My DH never went on family vacations as a child. My family went on a trip every summer. We agreed that we would take some time for vacation every year. He took me to WDW for the first time in 1977, and created a monster. We then had 4 children and created 4 more WDW monsters. Three of the monsters are now grown, but at times still fly into MCO to spend their vacations with us. DVC was the best Christmas gift my husband ever gave me. Due to work restrictions he can only go to Disney once a year, but we still go every summer for 10-12 days. He loves to golf and spends most of his time on the course. Our youngest DD, now 18, loves WDW as much as I do. She is now a freshman in college and chose a Florida college, where she is a theater major. Her dream is to perform in Disney World. Whenever I drive to FL to pick her up for a break or take her back to school, we squeeze in another quick Disney trip. Having parents that live in Palm Beach helps also. Visiting them commands another short trip to the World. Last year we were able to squeeze in 13 trips, 12 of them with just my dd and I. So far this year we have had 3 trips, with another trip planned in April and our family trip with my husband in June. We love the resorts, the dining, the parks, and sometimes just people watching. My friends think I am a little bit crazy, but that's OK. There is no better feeling than enjoying the company of the people you love in the happiest place on earth.

[dclfun]

I've never gotten to a point where it's too much. This year we have booked AKL concierge 1 bdrm for 5 nights over Memorial week, a week at BCV's end of Sept/beginning of October, and 3 nights Poly concierge followed by 6 nights AKL concierge mid-December. Oh...and a 4 night DCL cruise in October ( cash ressie). Next year we already have booked a 6 night coastal DCL cruise on the Wonder in late April ( preceded by a week at VGC), 2 BTB cruises on the Dream in Sept. and haven't yet looked into how we're using our points other than the VGC stay. I'll have points to bank from this year too so will have plenty for 2011. I really prefer Disney vacations over anything other resort or location as I know I'll be getting the quality and service I've come to expect. Also we live locally so there is no air involved for WDW trips which means our vacations are very affordable.---Kathy

[dsneygirl]

OK ,I told my friend that we are going to the world in may ,and I just booked again for October ,and that we wanted to Go again in Feburary ,She said "How much Disney can You Take,I Just don't get it" "you guys are crazy"that makes me kinda sad :sad1:(that she doesn't get it) has this happened to you ,I know I am Not crazy ,If I am, I know I am not alone!:goodvibes I will get her crazy someday!:rotfl:


Not crazy at all to us. The rest of the world maybe. Our friends and co workers also think we are insane but it's just too difficult to explain to an outsider.

[wildernessDad]

Don't worry about your friends and co-workers reactions. Just come here to be with like-minded people, people who would go daily if they could. :)

[#1SonofMIannie]

I don't feel that there such a thing as "too" much. I have made it to WDW 4 time in 12 months, and would have gone 4 more times during that same time window if DW would have let me. As it was, DW & DS7, DD5, and DS4 only got to come one of those trips.

[tinkerfan1]

Too much Disney? Isn't that an oxy-moron?

[FOXFIELDZOO]

I've never gotten to a point where it's too much. This year we have booked AKL concierge 1 bdrm for 5 nights over Memorial week, a week at BCV's end of Sept/beginning of October, and 3 nights Poly concierge followed by 6 nights AKL concierge mid-December. Oh...and a 4 night DCL cruise in October ( cash ressie). Next year we already have booked a 6 night coastal DCL cruise on the Wonder in late April ( preceded by a week at VGC), 2 BTB cruises on the Dream in Sept. and haven't yet looked into how we're using our points other than the VGC stay. I'll have points to bank from this year too so will have plenty for 2011. I really prefer Disney vacations over anything other resort or location as I know I'll be getting the quality and service I've come to expect. Also we live locally so there is no air involved for WDW trips which means our vacations are very affordable.---Kathy

WE are going to AKL concierge memorial weekend too until the 6th of june ,See you there:banana:

[bwvBound]

I found a sad answer to this question posted last week on Leagle.com. It is a story of bankruptcy (Ch 7, denied) with references to DVC.
Link: http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=inbco20100311749

Snippets:
Subsequent to the sale of their previous house, the Debtors purchased a timeshare with Disney Vacation Development for approximately $32,000.00. This obligation required monthly payments of approximately $335.00 plus annual homeowners' association dues of $960.00. Although the Debtors contracted to buy the timeshare in July of 2008, just prior to the male Debtor's loss of employment, it is unclear whether the Debtors closed on their purchase of the timeshare before or after the male Debtor was laid off. In December of 2008, the Debtors withdrew approximately $2,000.00 cash to fund a family vacation to Disney World.The Debtors vacationed again in Disney World after they filed their petition.
After the Debtors sold their first house, rather than reduce their accumulated unsecured debt, the Debtors purchased a time share at Disney World.
Incredibly, months after they filed their bankruptcy petition, the Debtors took another vacation to Disney World.
The Court finds that the Debtors made excessive consumer purchases at the expense of their creditors at a time when they did not have the ability to repay or a reasonable expectation of repayment. These facts tend to show abuse.

[Chellymouse]

There is no such thing as "too much Disney"

[NewJerseyDVCMembers]

That's hysterical... its like asking your husband if there is too much "bedroom-time" in your relationship... :rotfl:

[staceymay00]

I found a sad answer to this question posted last week on Leagle.com. It is a story of bankruptcy (Ch 7, denied) with references to DVC.
Link: http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=inbco20100311749

Snippets:

That is unbelievable. It baffles me how people can be so out of touch with reality regarding their finances. Wow.

[FOXFIELDZOO]

I found a sad answer to this question posted last week on Leagle.com. It is a story of bankruptcy (Ch 7, denied) with references to DVC.
Link: http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=inbco20100311749

Snippets:

That is crazy!

[SiAmCrAzY]

That is very sad:sad2:

I think I almost od'd on WDW at around my 7th trip. I went on 10 trips (7 SOLO) in 2 1/2 years. Thank goodness I recovered in time for my next trip ;)
I have 3 trips planned for 2010, and if all goes well a DC in 2011 and a DL trip!

My husband would be very happy if i only went on 2 trips a year- guess I will have to work on that :rolleyes1:rolleyes1 My problem is that I want to be there every year for F&W, F&G and Christmas!! And now they have added Sumernightastic!! I can't miss that! Whats a girl to do? ;)

[franandaj]

We live really close to DL and last year we bought at VGC, when I checked "My Vacations Details" yesterday, I have seven trips planned there this year! Granted they are only 1 or 2 day trips, but I've never spent that much time there EVER! I hope I don't get sick of it!

Three trips are during F&W!