[QUOTE We are a middle-class family, of modest means. Early on in our marriage, we decided that we would put a high premium on “family time.” This included vacationing, and in order to keep it the priority that it should be, we have been content to be more frugal in other areas – housing, automobiles, and so forth.
I love Disney. Some people would call it an obsession. Disboard people understand. We bought into the Disney Vacation Club some years back, and that purchase has allowed us to stay places and do things that I don’t think we would do otherwise. To go to Walt Disney World – that bright, scrubbed morning place where dreams are commonplace yet no less wonderful – is a respite for me from the cares of the world.
I am aware that Disney, Inc., is a gigantic, foreboding, corporate colossus. I know that they are in business to improve their bottom line, and I am fine with that. Capitalism
rocks. But in providing to me, as a guest, the finest of commodities at an admittedly premium price, they have, in the same fell swoop, given me something that money can’t buy.
I pause sometimes in the middle of Main Street, USA, and watch the people around me. This place – as familiar to me as anywhere we’ve ever lived – is a place I never take for granted. Even though we visit Disney once or twice a year, I’m aware that I am surrounded by people who have saved for years and years to experience the vacation of a lifetime, and I want their experience to be just as soul-satisfying as it has been for me over the years. QUOTE]
Okay tears of joy I cry!!!
I could swear that you were talking about me in this last part. I always think (At
Disneyland) because we go so often, that some, really do save their entire lives for that one trip. Modest people too, are we, but Passholders and love to go for FAMILY TIME. Disney really is a part of my life too, and it is so great to read about a fellow Disneyaholic!
Yes, some may think we are crazy, but they just dont get it. I purchase my cars on the thought of, "how comfortable will this be to drive to California." And sadly, yes I am saying this, no more kids for me, It would make us have to get TWO rooms.
No really, your TR was amazing. Never too much info. Thanks for sharing.
And like yourself, I am American by birth, Southern by the grace of God!
(It didn't hurt that your wife spells Teresa the correct way 
Thank you so much for sharing your family and experiences.
