2009 Discussion-We'll make time fly by!

[CJsMom]

My Grumpy would go every single time if he could. He does enjoy it. At least he is understanding when I can go but he has to stay.

If your Grumpy says it would be his last trip, did you say "Ah we are going to miss you coming along."

Vacations should be fun and maybe there is some place he wants to go that you don't want to go. I have never understood why people think they always have to go on vacation together for every single trip. That time away can be a good.

I'm enjoying this discussion of going without the DH! Mine can barely tolerate Disney and won't even talk about going back (since we were just there in December). I, of course, am already planning to go back in 2009. I really want to take the kids back while they are still little enough to want to hug Mickey! And it's a great excuse to get myself back there. I decided that when he's able to discuss it (probably 6 months to a year from now ) I will tell him if he doesn't want to go I will take the kids by myself. Then I was talking to my mom a few days ago and she said she would like to go (she's never been). So he won't feel bad about not going, because she can help me out with the kids. And we do lots of camping trips in the summer, so we have family vacations planned already. Hopefully he won't mind us going without him - but I see no reason for us not to go just because he doesn't want to. Except for expense - but with two years to save for it that shouldn't be an issue.

It's always nice to see that others are in the same situation - KWIM? There are so many people on these boards whose spouses love Disney as much as they do. Maybe I should have put that into my marriage criteria!

 

[arkansas mom]

It's always nice to see that others are in the same situation - KWIM? There are so many people on these boards whose spouses love Disney as much as they do. Maybe I should have put that into my marriage criteria!

I hear ya!
I thought I had hit the jackpot--DH totally agreed to go to WDW for our honeymoon. Well, I got one more trip out of him, and then he was done with Disney. Fine! DS and I will go on our own.
I guess I kinda knew when one day on our "family trip" to WDW back in 2002, DH got a bad headache and went back to the room. DS and I stayed at MK. Well, the rest of that day was the most fun DS and I had the whole trip!
But you know, I really don't feel bad. He would love to spend every day out doing his cycling. He does it weekends, evenings, holidays, and vacation days. He takes weekends to do races in neighboring states. He's going to the other side of the state this weekend to do a big ride. That's where he's happiest. On a hundred mile cross-country bike ride. And he can pretty much do that anytime. And I'm fine with it. It's a great hobby/passion/whatever. All I want is just one little week--well 10-12 days!--per year at my happy place. That's not unreasonable is it?

 

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Subscribing! I'm going in March or June 2009.

 

[bunnysmum]

Our first trip was in January 2006. My daughter, then 5-turning-6, my mom, and I all went together and stayed at POR. We had an absolutely fabulous time! We have talked about going back ever since. We'd love to try a split stay at AKL and WL this next year. I have already been planning obsessively (knowing that much will no doubt change between now and then...rehab schedules, new attractions, etc), but for me, half the fun is planning.

I think I'll go ahead and try to book our rooms tonight just so it "feels more real".

My daughter decorated the change jar we toss our extra money into with pictures of Minnie and Mickey that she drew, colored, and cut out. I am cheating and slipping an occasional $1 or $5 in there.

I've also been shopping at our local Wal-Mart for their solid color T-shirts to put fun transfers on (I made us all several for our last trip and we've worn them out! And, dd is a little bigger now, so that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it... hee hee)

Also finally took the plunge (I'd been holding myself back) and ordered a few new guide books to hold me over until we can actually set foot in the parks. Meanwhile, I'll read and plan and drool over the pictures. (sigh)

I get like this every year at this time; those January memories hit me hard, and I get the big Dis bug in a bad way!

 

[CANDICE]

I want to join the fun!!! We are going 12/28/09 to 1/4/10 and staying at WL! My DH (NOT very Disney) is already tired of the planning! I wish he enjoyed it as much as I do! He loved WDW, just not the planning! Anyone know any great rooms at WL for bunk beds and MK view?

 

[raider97]

I am hoping we will have enough saved to go Christmas 2009 for our 10th anniversary and my DS's 4th Birthday. We went April of 2007 for the first time with the kids and my MIL and stayed at POP. I have been dreaming of another trip since then. I also have one of those DH who could go once and be perfectly happy. The kids will be (then) 7 1/2 years olds, 5 3/4 years old, and turning 4 during our trip. I think we would probably go from the 17th or 18th until the 25th. We have enough points to stay offsite for free, but I have my heart set on POR with the DDP. Here's hoping for some serious savings over the next 21 months!!

Stephanie

 

[DizneeMommy]

OK, I have to join you all. I've been lurking for a few days. I'm glad I'm not the only one planning a trip over a year away! We plan on going back June 2009--and we're wishing it was THIS summer! DH and I had only been once way back in 1993, and we took our first family trip last summer. AWESOME! DH is hooked--if it weren't for the fact that my daughter has never seen the ocean and we promised her a beach trip (besides the fact that we can't afford Disney yet) we'd be going back! After reading about all the DH's who don't like Disney, I'm lovin' mine even more! He's the guy who dances with Chip and Dale, shadow boxes with Mickey when he finds out Minnie kissed DH, and cries like a baby at Wishes. Best of all, he loves it when I get all excited with the planning!

 

[candizfan]

Has anyone ever gone in January or February? I've read about some of the attraction closings for refurbishments -- that certainly is a drawback for going off-season. Some of our favorites are closed right now and likely would be next January as well, I am guessing. Maybe if we overlap into February, some of them would be reopened by then?

POOHLUV69 -- Lucky you to have received a code!!! Oh, I WISH we would get one!!

We use to go in February before the kids got too old to take out of school.

I loved it. You can't do to much in the water since it can be cooler, but you can get in for a swim during the warmest part of the day and be comfortable.

The crowds are lighter and it is easier to be comfortable than it is in July (the other time of year we go).

Take light jackets for the evenings, or a rain poncho - those things are small and will help keep you warm if the temp. drops. Nothing like wrapping yourself in plastic to keep warm.

You will have a great time.

 

[Maddie2]

Thanks for the February info! We have been so fortunate our last 2 trips -- not one rainy day either year -- however I did buy the yellow Mickey ponchos just in case -- so maybe we'll "get" the chance to wear them a year from now. And, hey, they'll fit all 4 of us -- even though the boys have both grown by leaps and bounds!

The "taking kids out of school" thing .... how old were your kids when you stopped taking them out? Ours will be 5th & 8th grades. We did it last year when they were in 3rd & 6th, and they will still have the same principals next year .... so I am hoping that it won't be a problem. Better to do before our oldest starts high school. I really would prefer to go in April, but they have state standardized testing in April and the dates won't be set for quite sometime ... so better to not chance missing those.

Do you tell your kids as soon as you decide to go? Last time we told our boys just 3 weeks before we went (we told them on April Fool's Day, it was a hoot!). Not sure when we'll tell them about this trip, but certainly not for quite some time. DH already is tired of ME talking about it, he would really not want to listen to 3 of us talking about it!

Between now and then, we do have another vacation to plan and go on -- to Cape Cod in July to see DH's family. Guess I should start focusing on that one.

 

[katieloubear]

too funny, my dh is also tired of me talking about it and we aren't going until Sept/Oct 2009....lol My kids don't know, and I am hoping I can keep my mouth shut until we board the plane...I can't wait to see the looks on their faces. They too will be pulled out of school, the principal doesn't see a problem with it at all.

 

[lovelykccat]

I'm looking to take my DD back for her 13th BD in Nov. 2009. I took her to WDW for her 8th BD in 2004 (first time for both of us) and we just loved it!!!

Can't wait to go back!! Not sure if we'll stay on site this time. We stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort and it was really nice, but I'm thinking of renting a small house with a pool and kitchen.

Hopefully my sis had her family can join us this time around.

 

[Micka Mouse]

After reading about all the DH's who don't like Disney, I'm lovin' mine even more! He's the guy who dances with Chip and Dale, shadow boxes with Mickey when he finds out Minnie kissed DH, and cries like a baby at Wishes. Best of all, he loves it when I get all excited with the planning!

uhhhhhhh, does dh have a brother ???

 

[candizfan]

Thanks for the February info! We have been so fortunate our last 2 trips -- not one rainy day either year -- however I did buy the yellow Mickey ponchos just in case -- so maybe we'll "get" the chance to wear them a year from now. And, hey, they'll fit all 4 of us -- even though the boys have both grown by leaps and bounds!

The "taking kids out of school" thing .... how old were your kids when you stopped taking them out? Ours will be 5th & 8th grades. We did it last year when they were in 3rd & 6th, and they will still have the same principals next year .... so I am hoping that it won't be a problem. Better to do before our oldest starts high school. I really would prefer to go in April, but they have state standardized testing in April and the dates won't be set for quite sometime ... so better to not chance missing those.

Do you tell your kids as soon as you decide to go? Last time we told our boys just 3 weeks before we went (we told them on April Fool's Day, it was a hoot!). Not sure when we'll tell them about this trip, but certainly not for quite some time. DH already is tired of ME talking about it, he would really not want to listen to 3 of us talking about it!

Between now and then, we do have another vacation to plan and go on -- to Cape Cod in July to see DH's family. Guess I should start focusing on that one.

We stopped taking them out in 5th grade. It isn't that we aren't allowed to take them out but they do miss a lot if gone a whole week.

We tried to surprise the kids one year. Summer 2003. It was a disaster. We told them we were going somewhere but not where. When we stopped by Grandma's on the way to the airport we told them the big surprise and they both started crying because they wanted to go somewhere new. They were still crying on the way to the airport and I told them if they didn't stop, the customs officer would think we were kidnapping them. "sure lady, you are going to Disney and both kids are crying?"

So now I include them in the planning. I am a planner at work and I already have 2010 holdiay plans in pencil. It is just my nature, I do it with everything, the house repairs/improvements, vacations, new cars and appliances and investments, you name it. So the DVC was a perfect fit for me.

I will talk about when we are going somewhere and I have to give the list of plans so the know where it fits into my "grand scheme".

We are going this March and we made plans for this trip starting in July 2006 when we were in Denver visiting friends. They are joining us for the week.

 

[arkansas mom]

I told DS I was ready to start packing.
He said he might need his toothbrush between now and June 2009.
I guess I'll wait a few weeks.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

I told DS I was ready to start packing.
He said he might need his toothbrush between now and June 2009.
I guess I'll wait a few weeks.

Do what I did. I bought extra toothbrushes and holders and they are already in our suitcases.

We are really pathetic because we have our "Disney only" luggage so that is all it is used for. We have Disney patches all over the suitcases so they are easily seen at the airport.

 

[tikkipoo]

I have Disney only luggage as well - so don't feel bad. I, too, have started to "put things away" for our 2009 trip.

 

[Maddie2]

Wow! It is SO good for me to come on here and read all of your posts .... you guys are nuttier than I am!!! What a relief! :<)!!!!! Here I thought my obsession was strange ... and now I'm finding out that I have only a MILD case of it. :<) So, THANK YOU!

Hmmm, maybe I should have DH read your posts, then he'd be thankful he has only me and my occasional rantings to deal with. :<) Nah, that would be like opening Pandora's box .... probably not a good idea. ;<).

I haven't started packing .... but I did pick up 4 new Disney t-shirts on the mega-sale at Disney.com. They are in hiding until we tell the kids.

Have a great day!


(I'd have bunches of cute moving smilies in my post .... only for some reason they are not visible on my entry page.)

 

[CJsMom]

I have Disney only luggage as well - so don't feel bad. I, too, have started to "put things away" for our 2009 trip.

Disneyshopping.com had a big sale a couple of weeks ago, so I bought sweatshirts, pj's and a couple of sets of t-shirts for our 2009 trip!

True confessions: I hid them in what will hereafter be known as the "Disney Box" in the attic because DH would flip if he found out I was buying stuff for a trip 2 years away that I haven't even discussed with him yet! Does this mean I have a problem?

 

[arkansas mom]

True confessions: I hid them in what will hereafter be known as the "Disney Box" in the attic because DH would flip if he found out I was buying stuff for a trip 2 years away that I haven't even discussed with him yet! Does this mean I have a problem?

I like your style!
I thought about doing that, but thought that might be a bit overboard...but hearing you say it out loud--or write it out loud--makes it seem ok. I'm know what I'm doing this weekend while DH is away! "Disney Box" here I come! Now, where will I hide, I mean, store it? You know. For safe keeping.

 

[tikkipoo]

Disneyshopping.com had a big sale a couple of weeks ago, so I bought sweatshirts, pj's and a couple of sets of t-shirts for our 2009 trip!

True confessions: I hid them in what will hereafter be known as the "Disney Box" in the attic because DH would flip if he found out I was buying stuff for a trip 2 years away that I haven't even discussed with him yet! Does this mean I have a problem?

"Disney Box" I like it!
And of course you don't have a problem! That would me we all have a problem.