Any Other Crazy People With No Trip In Sight?

[novdisneydreams]

OK - I have a confession to make. There was a time when I thought that all of you disers were over the edge, around the bend, looney even ... Then IT happened. My conversion. Heres how it went:

December 2004 - My whole extended family started talking about taking a big trip to Disney. I thought it would be fun - I'd been there lots of times as a kid , even a few as an adult. DH and I lived in Orlando (yes,its true!) for awhile. I liked DTD, very occasionally visited a park if someone came to see us. We didn't have kids back then, and I actually thought that a lot of Disney was geared to kids ( WHAT was I thinking?) Thought the big family trip sounded nice, my two little boys would have fun, right? I had fond memories of my childhood trips w/my parents - always one day trips, staying off site. I do remember happily falling asleep on the tram to the MK parking lot several times I'd like to do the family trip -wasn't sure we'd be able to afford it , though.

January 2005 - Tried to talk my family into renting a condo - it would be so inexpensive - we could pack lunches, yada yada yada. But all of the others were intent on staying on site and doing the DDP. I conceded, but I wasn't happy. Little did I know... Got my Disney planning DVD in the mail. Watched it over and over again - this seemed different then the old Disney I'd visited - so much to do! I'd never been to a water park, never seen AK, never heard of EMH. Hmmmm.... getting interesting.

February 2005 - Made our reservations for November. VERY exciting - ASMo , DDP, DME. I started to get into trip planning. Bought some guides, started reading alot and planning.

Summer 2005 - Got stuff ready, planned what to pack. Had a fun time planning, but hadn't yet discovered the DIS.

September 2005 (Could it be a whole year already???) I had called to confirm our reservations and the CM asked me, Did you make your ADRs yet? No, I said, are they needed? Absolutely! she said. Hmmmm.... I didn't really know about that. How would we know where to make them? So I frantically starting searching the internet and discovered the All Ears Net Menus. Cool! Emailed all of my family my suggestions and became the unofficial group planner. Made all of those ADRs and started getting REALLY excited - this was bigger than I had originally thought, right???

October 2005 - Discovered the DIS At first, I found some great tips and thought it was a cute site. But as I read more, I thought - OK, these people are over the edge and around the bend. They breathe Disney. I honestly didn't get it. Even in my fervor of trip planning I didn't understand how people could spend so much energy discussing every little thing Disney. Although I did take some of your advice - ran to the $1 Store for my ponchos and light sticks! Packed my little guys Disney themed goodie bags for the plane! Made T-Shirts! Still, I wasn't THAT obsessed, right?

November 2005 - THE BEST TRIP OF MY LIFE! I swear, I couldn't have dreamed it better than it was. We went with a huge crowd of family. We ate at great places and saw lots of stuff. We had a card with a castle on it that magically got us all of the yummy meals and treats we could want. I cried at the MK opening ceremony. I skipped down the path in Epcot. My family thought I was losing it. My kids loved my enthusiasm, though I just couldn't believe how wonderful it was - how amazing, fantastic, absolutely magical it all was. We missed SO MUCH - we'd planned our ADRs and park days all wrong. And even so it was awesome. Positively, absolutely, beyond description, AWESOME. I was hooked.

December 2005 - I peeked at the DIS. We'd take another trip, someday, right? Christmas took a lot of my energy. I thought about our Disney trip every day. Missed Disney terribly ...

January 2006 - It would be crazy to keep looking up Disney, stuff , right? Let me just check the Disney website to see whats new. The music made me teary eyed. The pictures of the rides, the castle... What am I doing? My trip is over - this is silly, right? Around this time I rediscovered the DIS - started lurking. These people, aren't over the edge, I thought - Just look what they know! These people aren't around the bend - they are brilliant! I want to go back to Disney - but this time I'll plan better - I'll know all of the tricks - I'll be ------ A Dis'er!!!! I want to be like them, I really do!

And so the obsession began. I am a daily Dis'er, with no trip in sight. I've tried to break free, really I have. I've gone a few days, even a week. But I always sneak back over. Just to peek at the trippies. Just to read the Dining Reviews. I check rates on the Disney website constantly, I put in tentative dates. I try to figure out ways to afford another trip. I obsess. And I love it. My family thinks I'm crazy. I went on so much about Free Dining that I think I drove them crazy. I don't get it. They were all there - why aren't they trying to get back? Why are they planning vacations to other places? Why don't they GET IT ? Thank heavens for the DIS, thats all I have to say.

But as I read eveyone's comments I realize that people have trips planned ... maybe I have gone even further than the others ... could I be the only one who is obsessing with no trip in sight? Well, if it is true , so be it. I will be so prepared when the time comes, I will be ready , I will know so much , right? If its crazy, its crazy. But I've got to DIS!!!! Is anyone else totally obsessed with no trip in sight?

 

[Adam1217]

haha thats great, no i do have a trip in sight and its only 18 days away, and you know what??? Its gonna be just me and my gf and neither of us have ever been to WDW. Now I have gone to Disneyland and I thought it was so cool.

Ive been to all kinds of amusement parks all over the country back when my dad would take us on vacations every year almost when me and my brother were little kids. They have some pretty neat and crazy roller coasters out there!!!! Some of them made my heart race while others got me soaking wet with water.

But when I thought about going to WDW back in June, I went straight to the first TA I could find in town and got an estimate. I had round trip air fare, park hopper tickets and then she found the free dining and staying on site at the All Star Music. I only paid $1500!!!!!!! That was amazing.

Now its been over a month since I paid off my trip and Ive only got 18 more days till we goto the happiest celebration on earth!!!! When I think about all the amusement parks I have been to and all the rollercoasters I have been on, and don't get me wrong they were pretty awesome rides, I think in my head and my mind says to me "Disneyworld is so much better".

Now I dont know what it is about WDW that makes me smile so big and happy but its like WDW is a world of its own and its so magical and happy that theres no other park in the world that can top it. I mean its got rollercoasters, its got rides that no other parks have, like Haunted Mansion and EE. then they have their own firework shows, etc etc etc. What else could you ask for in a park????

Now I have not yet been to WDW but just from being on these boards for about two months now, you guys make it seem so wonderful and I am so excited to be going, and when I get back, I promise you I'm going to wanna go back ASAP!!!!!

 

[pookybean]

My disney "obsession" started in much the same way. I had been a couple times when i was a kid and had a great time. when my 2nd child was about 2 I knew i wanted to go back but DH kept saying wait.....

well i finally said we are GOING and that was in May 2006. Im sure i didnt do it perfectly by a dis-ers standards, but it was great for us. it was the most magical time in my life. i dream of going back on a daily (heck - hourly) basis. and i have decided we are going Dec. 2007. its is a long way off, but it will be my DS's 13th (may was DD's 6th) and we will be able to save and afford it. i wish i could go more often but at this point dec. 07 will have to do.

so until then, i will dis and live and learn vicariously through others trips!

megan

 

[PaMom001]

My family went in Dec. of 1976. My parents, my sis, her hubby & their ds went in Dec. of 1997. My Dad, myself, my dd, my sis, her hubby & their 3 kids went in Dec. 2003. My Dad, my Mom, myself, my dd, my sis, her hubby & their 3 kids went in Dec. 2006.

My dd10 wants just the two of us to go. I'm a single mom and can't afford to pay the bills much less go to WDW. I live through all of the trippies. I just keep thinking, "Oh one day I can do that."

 

[debbi801]

We're in that boat, sorta. I'm planning a trip for Spring Break, 2009. It is only 958 days away, but who is counting. It is way too soon to really know if we'll be able to swing it then, but I know it isn't happening before then.

Even so, I have a blast planning, reading DIS, and hearing about the great times everyone else is having.

 

[KerriSue]

Me too I dont have any trips planned but I cant seem to stay away from the Dis. I checked it everytime I log on. My love affair with Disney started when I was just a little girl, it is the one place in the world that the every day stresses of life melt away and dreams are realised. I love it.

Who cares about the fact no trip is planned. Try checking out the community board, you may find more and more people like us

Kerri

 

[novdisneydreams]

I just knew you guys were out there ... I couldn't be the only one! We'll all get there eventually !!!!

 

[novdisneydreams]

Now I dont know what it is about WDW that makes me smile so big and happy but its like WDW is a world of its own and its so magical and happy that theres no other park in the world that can top it. I mean its got rollercoasters, its got rides that no other parks have, like Haunted Mansion and EE. then they have their own firework shows, etc etc etc. What else could you ask for in a park????

Adam1217 - WDW is so far beyond an "amusement park" -- it is something different and completely unique. Make sure that you take the time to explore everything, not just the thrill rides. I think that I focused a lot on the thrill rides and missed the magic when I was younger. Not that those rides aren't fantastic - they are THE BEST! You will love them. Its just that they are a part of the whole package deal There is so much there to see, do and experience. Have a magical , unforgettable, wonderful trip !

 

[Mrs.viv07]

last year for my son's 5th birthday party i looked at MH and said where are we gonna put all these toys? this is crazy we should go to WDW for his bday next year, that was january 06 we just booked our trip this month for jan 07 and i am obssessed, i am in the process of making the autograph book for DS, my BF and her parents!
i have PS ADR all set for every day!, i have DS set for a pirate treasure hunt, i am so excited once i finish the books my next project are the t-shirts for the day of his bday!

i think i will have DIS withdrawal when the trip is done with and somehow i think i will still be here everyday!!!, i told MH we should try to do this EVERY year at least once, it is so much more affordable than i though i figure maybe will spend $3000 nope i think we are under $2000, not counting spending money! but honestly how much can we really spend if dinner, rooms and tickets are all done and paid for!!!


i can't wait, i sing to MH "we're going to disney. we're going to disney" with the tune that sandra used in miss congeniality!
ok i am done

 

[MulanFan]

Just got back from DL, and I'm dreaming of WDW. Do I have a date to go yet? Nope. Can we afford it? Nope. But just in case ... I'm here checking things out

 

[ransom]

I know what you mean!

While I didn't know about the DIS back then, I certainly spent time obsessing about going to Disney World over the last three years, even though I knew there was no way we could actually make the trip.

For me, it just got to the point where I figured we either have to go, or I have to give up the dream before it just becomes sad and pathetic. Fortunately, we found a way to make our very first trip to WDW!

I hope you're able to find your way back soon.

 

[TyNicJen]

I know how it feels. We spent just one day in WDW in June and 1 day at POR and POFQ just lounging. Then we went to Nick Hotel and visit family. Great vacation but no other in sight.

I swear I was planning another WDW vacation while I was In WDW

I always visit the DIS just to feel a little magic.

Hope to get there again someday. I miss it already.

 

[PaulaSB12]

I know how it feels. We spent just one day in WDW in June and 1 day at POR and POFQ just lounging. Then we went to Nick Hotel and visit family. Great vacation but no other in sight.

I swear I was planning another WDW vacation while I was In WDW

I always visit the DIS just to feel a little magic.

Hope to get there again someday. I miss it already.

I have just started to look for dates in September 2007, I haven't even been on this septembers trip yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[thatduffgirl]

Even though I don't have a trip in sight, I keep coming. Why? It is the best carrot danglie thingie I can come up with to pay off our debts. We underestimated our taxes big time last year and now have to cough up some cash for Uncle Sam, a pretty serious chunk of change. Before, I was just depressed that I had that bill to pay. But now, I realize that after we get through that, I can start saving for our next trip, and I won't be near as tempted to get into something else because I have this as a goal!


One of my favorite songs is, "When you wish upon a star". I think it is perfect for this thread!

 

[novdisneydreams]

That song IS perfect for this thread! I'm humming along right now ...

 

[dopeyfanatic]

Me! Well I was for a while. We were suppose to go March 2005. That got cancelled. Then we thought maybe December, but that wouldn't work out. So New Year's Eve I jokingly said we should go in 2008. It would be my grandma's 80th bday, my aunt's 50th and my dh's 30th. So we are. Timeshare is all booked! It's still a long ways a way, but it's finally in the works!

 

[AButrcup1]

We came back on Aug.5,and I immediately started planning for next year...maybe Oct.when it isn't so hot...but...reality set in,bills or Disney(I guess we need electricity).I'm hoping for 2008,Oh how I miss the magic!

 

[Philagoofy]

I was wondering if anyone one else plans non existent trips too. My husband & I have been to Disney World about a dozen times since 1977, the year before we married. We always have a great time. But several years ago I decided to take a break because there are so many other places that I want to see.

Well, we ended up going in 2003 & 2004, mainly cause I hadn't planned anything else & we both enjoy Disney so much.

As good a time as we had, I planned a different trip for last year to the Pacific Northwest & we had a great time. This year I decided I'd save for a dream trip to Egypt next year, something I've wanted to do since I was a little girl. Then my husband needed unexpected heart surgery which thankfully went well. He has a chronic problem with something else that he would need surgery for. So I thought that maybe we could squeeze a short inexpensive trip in before this next surgery. I started planning, checking dates & prices, came back to the Disboards which I first discovered in 2004 but hadn't looked at since. I wasn't sure we'd go cause I hadn't really talked it over with my husband but I keep planning anyway.

But then the surgery was scheduled much sooner than I expected & we won't be going but I'm still here enjoying the posts & especially the pictures. I just got a new digital camera & would love to be able to take pics there now, I was still hanging on to my film camera in 2004 so I have a limited number of pictures but some nice ones of Pop Century.

Sorry for going on & on. I've learned alot from this site, so many things that I don't see cause I'm always rushing from ride to ride instead of enjoying all of the great scenery. After reading so much info here, if I ever do get a chance to go back, I'll take it more easy & still enjoy it as much as I have. Part of the fun for me is planning the vacation, wherever it is. It's nice to know other people enjoy it too, even if they aren't going!

 

[meloneyb21]

Count me in too! I swear I'm on here everyday planning for a trip that doesn't exist, which may or may not occur in 2008.....Can't help it. DIS is in my bloodstream now.

 

[HKinDC]

You see, this is why WDW is so amazing...I get such an adrenaline rush just thinking about the park. There is so much excitement for me. I don't have a trip planned either, as I am a terrible planner and love to do things spur-of-the-moment. But I do realize that WDW requires a little planning and foresight to make it that much more fun.

I can't wait to go back to WDW! I have all kinds of ideas: girls pampering trip with my sisters, romantic trip with Fiance, family reunion. And WDW is the perfect place for any of these vacations. So I say, keep on coming to the DIS, keep on planning, enjoying and having fun