LAST Day at WDW: How Do You Handle It? - The DIS Discussion Forums

copperbrick · 09-08-2009, 07:24 PM

Okay, so you've gone on vacation to WDW . . . and nothing is better than the first day with all of that warm and cozy "knowing" that you have all your vacation days ahead of you. You begin to count each minute because you so desparately want to savor each precious moment . . . you've waited so long for this vacation, and now it is finally here . . .

. . . and now it is your last day at Disney, and it has indeed been WONDERFUL . . . and the days passed by oh so quickly -- way too quickly . . . and now it is almost over. (No tears, please . . . or on second thought never mind, go ahead and cry.) Help:

What do you do to make the last day (or night) special?

What do you do to keep from getting depressed?

What, oh, WHAT DO YOU DO?

jenga1030 · 09-08-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by copperbrick

Okay, so you've gone on vacation to WDW . . . and nothing is better than the first day with all of that warm and cozy "knowing" that you have all your vacation days ahead of you. You begin to count each minute because you so desparately want to savor each precious moment . . . you've waited so long for this vacation, and now it is finally here . . .

. . . and now it is your last day at Disney, and it has indeed been WONDERFUL . . . and the days passed by oh so quickly -- way too quickly . . . and now it is almost over. (No tears, please . . . or on second thought never mind, go ahead and cry.) Help:

What do you do to make the last day (or night) special?

What do you do to keep from getting depressed?

What, oh, WHAT DO YOU DO?

Make sure I already have my next trip booked!!

And staying for 2 weeks has really helped me with the Disney blues. Honestly after 2 weeks, we are ready to go home and sleep in our own beds and get back to real life.

ransom · 09-08-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by copperbrick

What do you do to make the last day (or night) special?

What do you do to keep from getting depressed?

The last day, before we leave, we usually go to MK one last time. Then we'll have lunch at our resort, walk around a little bit, and then head out.

Sorry, I have no solution to the post-Disney depression. But it does help to have another trip in the planning stages!

pooch · 09-08-2009, 08:11 PM

is coming WAAAY too fast!! For a variety of reasons out of my control, our usual 7n/8d Mother/Daughter trip will only be 4n/5d. The plane will barely land before that dreaded DME envelope is hanging on my door!

DisneyBamaFan · 09-08-2009, 09:49 PM

We go for two weeks, and the last day is split among all of the parks...

PIRATEGIRL007 · 09-08-2009, 10:03 PM

On Saturday there was a little girl about 7 in the seat in front of me on the bus in tears b/c it was their last day and they were leaving the park. It broke my heart, I wanted to cry with her b/c I know that feeling all to well.

Yesterday we hit AK for one last EE and Epcot for one last ride on TT, then convince DH to upgrade to AP's so I know I'll be coming back within the year!

My Disney depression start diminishing the second I had those little tickets in my hand.

MinnieGirl33 · 09-09-2009, 09:00 AM

Honestly, nothing makes me feel better on the last day.

We are fortunate enough to visit every few months & I always have at least the next 3 trips in the works. I know how many days until I'll be back.

Doesn't matter. DH calls me Louie on the last day... as in "Louie the Lip" because I pout.

PoohsFan1 · 09-09-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PIRATEGIRL007

On Saturday there was a little girl about 7 in the seat in front of me on the bus in tears b/c it was their last day and they were leaving the park. It broke my heart, I wanted to cry with her b/c I know that feeling all to well.

My DD8 still cries whenever we are heading home. Last year was the first year that we took DME, so it didn't start to hit her that we were actually home until after we stepped into our front door.

For me, I feel sort of an emptiness inside. After months and months and extreme stress over the whole planning stage, once it is over with, I don't know what to do with myself. Luckily on our last day, we have a 7:15pm flight out so we plan on going to O'hana's for breakfast then heading over to Boardwalk and walk around then it is lunch at Captains Grille. After that, we may go to DTD, or whatever suits us at that moment....we are leaving it totally open and up to the girls.

Princess Disney Mom · 09-09-2009, 09:09 AM

Shopping so to bring Disney home with me.
Plan next trip.

ShannonMB · 09-09-2009, 09:16 AM

I usually look forward to getting home and seeing DH (doesn't come every trip) and the doggies, kicking back at home watching my shows on DVR from the week, and resting my tired feet! But after all that, I inevitably start thinking about when we can go again. In fact, we don't go till Nov, and I'm already thinking about when we can go again after that. DD wants to stay there forever, and I try to explain to her that Disney is only so special to us because we only get to go after we work hard at work and school and saving and that is our reward. I try to think of it that way, too.

bratmomma · 09-09-2009, 09:17 AM

During our last trip and then again for this one, (maybe we are forming a tradition??? ) we spent/are spending our last night at the HDDR. Then we go back to the resort, sleep, wake up and have breakfast at the resort and head out for the airport.

topmonkeygirl · 09-09-2009, 09:19 AM

I savor each and every minute, and the day before I go I think about the end of the trip and say I'm so glad I'm not there yet. I boo hoo when I leave the park for the last time, my DH thinks I'm nuts. As we're leaving I always turn around to get one last look at the main road we're on at take it all in for the last time. I get home, and like someone else said, I just don't know what to do with myself. I've spent months planning and getting all the info I need for our trip and when it's over what do I do?
For me it's too early to start planning our next trip, I like to either spend a couple of weeks or do special things on our trips, so I have to save for a couple of years to be able to do what I want when we get there. So I lurk around the boards, go to the Disney site, and help others with questions like this. It makes me feel better if I can add a little magic to someone elses trip. Hope this helps.

idieh · 09-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Around our house our last day is called our "sad day". Its even on our itinarary that way!! I don't see tears any longer, but we are all just bummed. I have tried the "don't be sad because its ending...stuff", but lets face it, leaving stinks!!!!

Missytara · 09-09-2009, 09:52 AM

I just try to make every second count.

It is happy tears on the way in, and unhappy tears on the way out....

Poohbear123 · 09-09-2009, 10:06 AM

I used to leave on the last day, around 12 noon, that means I would check out at 10 and be at the airport for my 1pm flight...than I got SMART!

I would book my return flight around 5 or 6 and hit a park on the VERY LAST day...head to Hotel, pick up luggage and get on ME for Airport...its a lot better than sitting around waiting to go Home!

09-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
copperbrick DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 669	LAST Day at WDW: How Do You Handle It? Okay, so you've gone on vacation to WDW . . . and nothing is better than the first day with all of that warm and cozy "knowing" that you have all your vacation days ahead of you. You begin to count each minute because you so desparately want to savor each precious moment . . . you've waited so long for this vacation, and now it is finally here . . . . . . and now it is your last day at Disney, and it has indeed been WONDERFUL . . . and the days passed by oh so quickly -- way too quickly . . . and now it is almost over. (No tears, please . . . or on second thought never mind, go ahead and cry.) Help: What do you do to make the last day (or night) special? What do you do to keep from getting depressed? What, oh, WHAT DO YOU DO? __________________ WDW 1977 off property (Honeymoon) WDW 1993 off property (w/oldest daughter & 250 kids -- middle school chaperone) WDW 1994 Grand Floridian (DH, 2 DDs & me) WDW 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (youngest DD and me) Oct. 2009 Animal Kingdom Lodge: DH and me Coming Coming Sept/Oct. 2010: Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2 bedroom villa, family of 5 adults DINING: GLUTEN-FREE FOR ME Last edited by copperbrick; 09-08-2009 at 07:29 PM.

09-08-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
pooch I feel so special now!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: enfield, ct Posts: 2,018	and this year that last day is coming WAAAY too fast!! For a variety of reasons out of my control, our usual 7n/8d Mother/Daughter trip will only be 4n/5d. The plane will barely land before that dreaded DME envelope is hanging on my door! __________________ POOCH 4/84 Off Site, 10/89 CBR, 9/99 DL, 8/06 WL, 9/07 Pop, 9/08 POFQ, 9/09 Pop, 9/10 Pop IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MONORAIL SIGGIE- ALAS, POOR YORICK, YOU EXCEEDED BOARD LIMITS REST IN PEACE

09-08-2009, 09:49 PM	#5
DisneyBamaFan Alabama - 2009 National Champions Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blairstown, NJ Posts: 3,007	We go for two weeks, and the last day is split among all of the parks... __________________ Roll Tide!!!

09-08-2009, 10:03 PM	#6
PIRATEGIRL007 DIS Cast Member OMG! I am about to jump up and down! real technical words, aren't they! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,325	On Saturday there was a little girl about 7 in the seat in front of me on the bus in tears b/c it was their last day and they were leaving the park. It broke my heart, I wanted to cry with her b/c I know that feeling all to well. Yesterday we hit AK for one last EE and Epcot for one last ride on TT, then convince DH to upgrade to AP's so I know I'll be coming back within the year! My Disney depression start diminishing the second I had those little tickets in my hand. __________________ Tabitha ---------------- Me: DH : DD (7) DS (4) 9/02- Carribbean Beach * 9/04- Pop Century * 12/05- Port Orleans ~ FQ * 7/06- Old Key West * 10/06- All Star ~ Movies * 9/07-Cornodo Springs * 12/07- Pop Century * 09/09 All~ Star Music * 2/2010- All Star Sports * 5/2010 Port Orleans Riverside * 9/2010 Carribean Beach.

09-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
MinnieGirl33 Hockey Mom to 2 Join Date: May 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 2,656	Honestly, nothing makes me feel better on the last day. We are fortunate enough to visit every few months & I always have at least the next 3 trips in the works. I know how many days until I'll be back. Doesn't matter. DH calls me Louie on the last day... as in "Louie the Lip" because I pout. __________________ Me DH DS15 DS12 Minnie Mia

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09-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
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09-09-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
ShannonMB DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,508	I usually look forward to getting home and seeing DH (doesn't come every trip) and the doggies, kicking back at home watching my shows on DVR from the week, and resting my tired feet! But after all that, I inevitably start thinking about when we can go again. In fact, we don't go till Nov, and I'm already thinking about when we can go again after that. DD wants to stay there forever, and I try to explain to her that Disney is only so special to us because we only get to go after we work hard at work and school and saving and that is our reward. I try to think of it that way, too. __________________ Shannon (Me!) DH Darren DD Lily (9) The 3 Girls Do Disney President's Week! - Feb 2009 TR "Mom, My Wish Came True!" A-best-trip-ever-week-before-Thanksgiving '09 TR ASMo - Oct, 2007 ASMo - Feb, 2009 POFQ - Nov, 2009

09-09-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
bratmomma Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 498	During our last trip and then again for this one, (maybe we are forming a tradition??? ) we spent/are spending our last night at the HDDR. Then we go back to the resort, sleep, wake up and have breakfast at the resort and head out for the airport. __________________ Nancy~36 DH~37 DS~12 DS~8 DD~3 Sept/Oct '05 ASMo Sept '09 POP

09-09-2009, 09:19 AM	#12
topmonkeygirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 535	I savor each and every minute, and the day before I go I think about the end of the trip and say I'm so glad I'm not there yet. I boo hoo when I leave the park for the last time, my DH thinks I'm nuts. As we're leaving I always turn around to get one last look at the main road we're on at take it all in for the last time. I get home, and like someone else said, I just don't know what to do with myself. I've spent months planning and getting all the info I need for our trip and when it's over what do I do? For me it's too early to start planning our next trip, I like to either spend a couple of weeks or do special things on our trips, so I have to save for a couple of years to be able to do what I want when we get there. So I lurk around the boards, go to the Disney site, and help others with questions like this. It makes me feel better if I can add a little magic to someone elses trip. Hope this helps. __________________ It truely is "a great big beautiful tomorrow", especially when you're in Disney and you've just started your vacation.

09-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#13
idieh Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 261	Around our house our last day is called our "sad day". Its even on our itinarary that way!! I don't see tears any longer, but we are all just bummed. I have tried the "don't be sad because its ending...stuff", but lets face it, leaving stinks!!!! __________________ DH Me DS Best son in the world

09-09-2009, 09:52 AM	#14
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	I just try to make every second count. It is happy tears on the way in, and unhappy tears on the way out.... __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

09-09-2009, 10:06 AM	#15
Poohbear123 Will travel without lipstick I was tingling at SSW Born and raised in MIAMI I sing along to the Piped in Music!...LOUD! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Miami Fl. USA Posts: 19,690	I used to leave on the last day, around 12 noon, that means I would check out at 10 and be at the airport for my 1pm flight...than I got SMART! I would book my return flight around 5 or 6 and hit a park on the VERY LAST day...head to Hotel, pick up luggage and get on ME for Airport...its a lot better than sitting around waiting to go Home! __________________ I LOVE AKL! I LOVE WL TOO! MISS YOU TIGGIE.... I LOVE THE YACHT CLUB!!! MY FRIEND DEBBIE IS CANCER FREE!! We will Remember..Roy Disney.. NEXT TRIP: MAY 7!

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