Wow so glad I read this today... I do feel judged by some people, I just share my plans with my family and close friends whom are aware of my Disney obsession. I shouldn't feel like that or have to keep quiet about where im going or doing on my next vacation.
And you are all right, I will start seeing it as a blessing, as i have the means and time to even go for a WDW or DCL vacation
I can totally relate to this! Try moving from a modest area in the Midwest to Orlando, Florida and for at least a period of time, working for the Mouse himself!
I have a lot of friends from back home who see our constant flowing Facebook posts of visits to WDW, SeaWorld, Universal and other Orlando area attractions and think that our family lives on a permanent vacation.
I don't think a single one of them realizes that my husband and I work full time jobs and our kids go to school, just like everyone else. And then tack on the DCL trips and other exotic vacations to the list and they really think we have it all.
I absolutely agree with the previous poster though. It is all a huge blessing and I am so grateful to God for the things that we have been allowed to do because of all kinds of things from saving diligently, to amazing luck with radio contests, etc. No one should judge anyone, because no one knows anyone's particular situation. I won my first
Disney Cruise aboard the Magic in 2015 from a local radio contest, for the next one, my husband intentionally invested in his work's stock option plan to help save....all these things are blessings.
Enjoy your cruise and don't be afraid to share your excitement. Sometimes people are jealous, but sometimes they are as excited to live vicariously through you. When my friends go on Disney Cruises, I love helping them plan and offering to assist with FE's, etc. It makes me feel like I am part of it and helps the time pass faster until my next one.