Does the Excitement Ever Wear Off? - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyRegulars · 09-11-2012, 06:53 AM

We're coming up on our third DVC trip this year, and I'm having a very hard time keeping my excitement in check. Extensive DisBoarding and countdown checking are some of my major symptoms. This is our first year with DVC and due to buying resale we had to use up a bunch of banked points this year ultimately resulting in 4 trips in one year. It has surprised me that after two trips already this year that I'm still excited to go. So how long have you owned your DVC and are you still excited to go back to Disney each time? If not, when did the excitement start wearing off?

dvcterry · 09-11-2012, 07:46 AM

a nice big WELCOME! where is your home resort? we have owned for over 10 years and love every single moment of it. so many memories and we look forward to every trip home. i wish the same for you!

jennylyn_b · 09-11-2012, 07:55 AM

We bought our original contract at SSR in July 2009 and gave added on twice since then. We go twice a year and we are beyond excited every time! Between trips we plan, research and countdown.....only 39 days! We haven't regretted dvc for a second and we talk about going elsewhere for about 5 minutes LOL Disney is where we want to be!

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bobbiwoz · 09-11-2012, 07:59 AM

We've owned since '03. Then, we had a Cruise booked out of Miami in December, and we just couldn't bear being in Florida and not going to Disney, so we changed flights and times and went to VWL right after the cruise. We were so excited. Our DGS was born on that day, our first DVC stay, December 19, 2003!

My next trip is just a 3 nighter in October, and I'm as excited as I can be! DH only has 2 nights on this coming up trip, and we're happy for what we can get. He retires next April, I retire in December, we're looking forward to longer trips together.

That DGS's family has since moved to Florida. We invite them for weekends, and DH and I will be able to stay through the week and the next once we are retired!

Bobbi

Jousey · 09-11-2012, 08:16 AM

I hope the excitement does not wear off. I love Disney and so does the wife

DizBub · 09-11-2012, 08:54 AM

It's been 3 years of DVC and 6 trips and still excited.

Looking forward to our trip in 3 weeks with family.

marynvince · 09-11-2012, 08:56 AM

sorry to say the excitement does not wear off.

ajf1007 · 09-11-2012, 08:59 AM

Though we've only been members for 4 years, we go every year with a few quick stays at HHI as well. So far, my excitement today is just as crazy as the first time! I think it's because we do something new every year, whether it's a new tour, restaurant, guests, ride, or whatever!

I can't see it every wearing off when things are always changing and there are always new things to see and do. THe only thing that we have done differently is take our time. We don't commando anything since we know we'll be back and we take more time to enjoy our surroundings, explore different things and actually just relax!

LSchrow · 09-11-2012, 09:10 AM

we've been going at least 2x a year since we bought in january 1999 (and many non-dvc years prior).
the excitement has definatly not worn off! our family dynamics have changed (DD & DS grew up

), and we travel differently tho. it used to be all about the rides and attractions, now we relax, lay by the pool, play minigolf, stroll the parks, shop, watch entire street shows, go to the arcade, meet up with friends (and sometimes make new ones).
i love being able to spend time with DH (oct trip), as well as 27yo DD (may trip) - 22yo ds still wants to go, but has little vaca time.
we are fortunate to enjoy one another as friends, not just because we are related. owning DVC has given us the time to spend together

dianeschlicht · 09-11-2012, 09:28 AM

We have owned DVC for over 15 years, and NO, the excitement does NOT wear off! We still get excited with each trip, and with when to plan each trip.

Disjunky · 09-11-2012, 09:51 AM

It will never wear off. Aside from it being Disney, its vacation. And its disney. Lol. My wife and i bought in 09 and willbe staying for 3rd time in a dvc. BLT is home but staying at SSR cause i booked on mothers day as a "last minute" trip. Lol nervous staying somewhere new but its nervous excitement. Can not wait. 32 days

chipdale74 · 09-11-2012, 10:05 AM

Congrats!! The excitement never wears off. My dh told me I could buy whatever I wanted on our Disney honeymoon so I decided to buy the vacation club. We went 5 times in less than 1.5 years. It never gets old!!!!

peabody58 · 09-11-2012, 10:28 AM

For use, the excitement evolves. DVC has helped us learn how to relax on vacations again. Our vacation planning is now also taking into account other options to optimize our points and budget. The planning process continues to be a rush, and we are always planning 18 - 24 months out.

IMO, too much Disney can result in a short-term drop in excitement. We are countering this by taking 15-20 month breaks between our 'AP 25-30 day Years'. We are looking at US/SW/LL trip during the Disney break, and possibly throw a cruise in for good measure.

We are limited by time and to a small extent, money while planning our vacations. Disney will always per a the top pick, but to avoid Disney burnout, we are mixing things up a bit. However our 'AP Year' starts in Oct, and we have 28 days booked at the World.

IggyLans · 09-11-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyRegulars

We're coming up on our third DVC trip this year, and I'm having a very hard time keeping my excitement in check. Extensive DisBoarding and countdown checking are some of my major symptoms. This is our first year with DVC and due to buying resale we had to use up a bunch of banked points this year ultimately resulting in 4 trips in one year. It has surprised me that after two trips already this year that I'm still excited to go. So how long have you owned your DVC and are you still excited to go back to Disney each time? If not, when did the excitement start wearing off?

We have owned DVC since 2007, and still excited to go each, and everytime. We have 2 WDW trips planned, one in November and another one over New Year's, and one to VB over Spring Break/Easter next year. I hope the excitment never wears off.

keishashadow · 09-11-2012, 10:56 AM

Even when we do non-disney centered trips, I attempt to work in 'the magic' for a day or two @ WDW or DL if we're in the general area

. If not, no matter how great of a time i'm having, I catch myself on the trip wondering what i'd be doing at disney instead

09-11-2012, 06:53 AM	#1
DisneyRegulars Disney Regular but new to DVC Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Buffalo/Niagara Region Posts: 578	Does the Excitement Ever Wear Off? We're coming up on our third DVC trip this year, and I'm having a very hard time keeping my excitement in check. Extensive DisBoarding and countdown checking are some of my major symptoms. This is our first year with DVC and due to buying resale we had to use up a bunch of banked points this year ultimately resulting in 4 trips in one year. It has surprised me that after two trips already this year that I'm still excited to go. So how long have you owned your DVC and are you still excited to go back to Disney each time? If not, when did the excitement start wearing off? __________________ See our trip report from our recent trip with our 2 year old: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2864556 Plus our recent Anniversary Vacation: http://http://www.disboards.com/show....php?t=2954701 Sept '03 (All Star Sports, DH's first trip) \|\| March '04 (Travelodge) \|\|March '05 (Star Island)\|\|XMAS '06 (All Star Vacation Home) \|\|March '07 (POP, Deluxe Dining Plan)\|\|March '09 (POP) \|\|June '09 Disney Land \|\|April '11 (All Star Vacation Home, DS's first trip-14m)\|\|January '12 (OKW, first DVC trip)\|\|July '12 (Boardwalk, Anniversary Trip

09-11-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
dvcterry DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,633	a nice big WELCOME! where is your home resort? we have owned for over 10 years and love every single moment of it. so many memories and we look forward to every trip home. i wish the same for you! __________________ Terry

09-11-2012, 07:59 AM	#4
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 50,488	We've owned since '03. Then, we had a Cruise booked out of Miami in December, and we just couldn't bear being in Florida and not going to Disney, so we changed flights and times and went to VWL right after the cruise. We were so excited. Our DGS was born on that day, our first DVC stay, December 19, 2003! My next trip is just a 3 nighter in October, and I'm as excited as I can be! DH only has 2 nights on this coming up trip, and we're happy for what we can get. He retires next April, I retire in December, we're looking forward to longer trips together. That DGS's family has since moved to Florida. We invite them for weekends, and DH and I will be able to stay through the week and the next once we are retired! Bobbi __________________

09-11-2012, 08:16 AM	#5
Jousey Dis Dad #694 All I can think of is a pole dancer Is there a pill for this condition or do I just keep up the cycle of going to Disney Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Miwaukee, Wi Posts: 877	I hope the excitement does not wear off. I love Disney and so does the wife __________________ ME , DW, DS3 & The Dog

09-11-2012, 08:56 AM	#7
marynvince DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Royalton Ohio Posts: 561	It only gets worse sorry to say the excitement does not wear off.

09-11-2012, 07:55 AM	#3
jennylyn_b Disney Fan for Life :) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,232	We bought our original contract at SSR in July 2009 and gave added on twice since then. We go twice a year and we are beyond excited every time! Between trips we plan, research and countdown.....only 39 days! We haven't regretted dvc for a second and we talk about going elsewhere for about 5 minutes LOL Disney is where we want to be! Posted from DISboards.com App for Android

09-11-2012, 08:54 AM	#6
DizBub Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, IL Posts: 1,091	It's been 3 years of DVC and 6 trips and still excited. Looking forward to our trip in 3 weeks with family.

09-11-2012, 08:59 AM	#8
ajf1007 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Plumsteadville, PA Posts: 545	Though we've only been members for 4 years, we go every year with a few quick stays at HHI as well. So far, my excitement today is just as crazy as the first time! I think it's because we do something new every year, whether it's a new tour, restaurant, guests, ride, or whatever! I can't see it every wearing off when things are always changing and there are always new things to see and do. THe only thing that we have *done* differently is take our time. We don't commando anything since we know we'll be back and we take more time to enjoy our surroundings, explore different things and actually just relax!

09-11-2012, 09:10 AM	#9
LSchrow We're eating brussel sprouts & asparagus on the budget board (pulling up a chair) I like drunk & happy better... Join Date: May 2000 Location: no longer tagless on Long Island Posts: 4,274	we've been going at least 2x a year since we bought in january 1999 (and many non-dvc years prior). the excitement has definatly not worn off! our family dynamics have changed (DD & DS grew up), and we travel differently tho. it used to be all about the rides and attractions, now we relax, lay by the pool, play minigolf, stroll the parks, shop, watch entire street shows, go to the arcade, meet up with friends (and sometimes make new ones). i love being able to spend time with DH (oct trip), as well as 27yo DD (may trip) - 22yo ds still wants to go, but has little vaca time. we are fortunate to enjoy one another as friends, not just because we are related. owning DVC has given us the time to spend together __________________ laurie °o° reality is that the BW parking lot is about a (timed) two minute walk to lobby 05 & 10/2013 BWV because home is where the BWVs are...

09-11-2012, 09:28 AM	#10
dianeschlicht DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention DIS Earth Angel :) I promise not to plot against the showering today I can only think of bubbles :o Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 39,269	We have owned DVC for over 15 years, and NO, the excitement does NOT wear off! We still get excited with each trip, and with when to plan each trip. __________________

09-11-2012, 09:51 AM	#11
Disjunky New DVC Junkie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 264	It will never wear off. Aside from it being Disney, its vacation. And its disney. Lol. My wife and i bought in 09 and willbe staying for 3rd time in a dvc. BLT is home but staying at SSR cause i booked on mothers day as a "last minute" trip. Lol nervous staying somewhere new but its nervous excitement. Can not wait. 32 days __________________ Mark Sprague Proud dad, lucky husband. DVC member August 2001, August 2002, September 2003, September 2005, August 2007, September 2008, January 2010, December 2011

09-11-2012, 10:05 AM	#12
chipdale74 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 224	Congrats!! The excitement never wears off. My dh told me I could buy whatever I wanted on our Disney honeymoon so I decided to buy the vacation club. We went 5 times in less than 1.5 years. It never gets old!!!! __________________ Disney mike : maddie samicasey

09-11-2012, 10:28 AM	#13
peabody58 I'm just a drummer in a R&R Band!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Ill Posts: 359	For use, the excitement evolves. DVC has helped us learn how to relax on vacations again. Our vacation planning is now also taking into account other options to optimize our points and budget. The planning process continues to be a rush, and we are always planning 18 - 24 months out. IMO, too much Disney can result in a short-term drop in excitement. We are countering this by taking 15-20 month breaks between our 'AP 25-30 day Years'. We are looking at US/SW/LL trip during the Disney break, and possibly throw a cruise in for good measure. We are limited by time and to a small extent, money while planning our vacations. Disney will always per a the top pick, but to avoid Disney burnout, we are mixing things up a bit. However our 'AP Year' starts in Oct, and we have 28 days booked at the World. __________________ DL 66-68; Off-site: 77/90/91; POR 92/94; BC 8/99; WL 3/10; BLT 9/10; SSR 12/10; OKW 5/11; BLT 9/11; HHI 4/12; BLT 10/12; WBC 4/13

09-11-2012, 10:56 AM	#15
keishashadow Proud Redhead When you gotta go, you gotta go ... it's a girl thing Hmmm, I lust I TOLD YOU SO! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18,580	Even when we do non-disney centered trips, I attempt to work in 'the magic' for a day or two @ WDW or DL if we're in the general area. If not, no matter how great of a time i'm having, I catch myself on the trip wondering what i'd be doing at disney instead __________________ Will trade 'nanners taken in trade by the Tag Fairy for your tag for tags!

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