Anyone get nervous?!

[momimouse27]

There is only 18 days left before our trip...does anyone kind of freak out when they get this close!!?? Its midnight and I cant sleep because I'm thinking of all the stuff I have to do. Will I enjoy our resort, have I budgeted enough for food, will it be too crowded, did I pick the right restaurants, will it be really hot????

I know I just need to get over it. Does anyone else have this problem when it gets close?

 

[chereebob]

Yesssss!!!!!! That is totally me right now!!! This will be my first trip ever to Disney. I am going with my husband and two sons. We leave Saturday. I am soooo excited I can hardly stand myself plus I am worried about all the things you mentioned and then some. I just want Saturday to come and us to be on the plane. I want to know everything will go all right and we will enjoy it. But then I worry if I have built this up so much in my head what if I am disappointed????? UGH!!!!!!!! You are not alone. I can't tell you it gets much better the closer the time comes, it hasn't for me!!!

Cheree

 

[poohguys]

There is only 18 days left before our trip...does anyone kind of freak out when they get this close!!?? Its midnight and I cant sleep because I'm thinking of all the stuff I have to do. Will I enjoy our resort, have I budgeted enough for food, will it be too crowded, did I pick the right restaurants, will it be really hot????

I know I just need to get over it. Does anyone else have this problem when it gets close?

I am not really nervous yet, more excited right now-only 18 more days! I will be a little nervous a few days before we go, but it should not be that bad this time. Usually I work until the day before we go, but this time I have off so I will have a lot of time to make sure everything is washed, packed, etc. Try not to worry just think you are going to WDW and are going to have a great time.

 

[mommyoeo]

I worry because I begged my family for this trip-- and my parents and inlaws are going with us. I feel like I have to prove myself to 8 people who will probably want to sit in a nice hotel room for 11 days!! Too bad for them we're at noisy POP and will not get any rest in their hot and tiny rooms. I really wish we had upgraded but there's not one of us who could afford it! Oh well. I tend to worry about everything though-- which is why I'm up at 4:00 in the morning-- we have someone coming to look at our house at 9:30 and I could not rest thinking about the few loads of laundry and the fingerprints my DS1 left on the entertainment center! YIKES! I can't imagine what it will be like in 10 days when I have only a week to get ready for the trip. Any of you going to be at hot and noisy ( ) POP Oct 3-13?

 

[imatoad]

I tend to get anxious, wondering what's going to come up to prevent me from going, some tragedy. I feel this with every trip.

 

[ChristyJ]

I was the same way before our first trip last Dec.-I had planned it for 11 months, obsessed over it actually, and wanted everything to go as well as possible-and it did!!

As soon as we got to the airport in Orlando and were in the towncar passing the signs for the Disney Parks, all of the anxiety left me and all I felt was excitement for where we were and love for my family!!

 

[RNMOM]

Lists. That is how I manage the stress. Lists. Keep a pad by your bed with a small flashlight and when you are awake, make lists, tweak lists, notes to yourself. Put it down then go to SLEEP. You will need it.

 

[jonnylbluejeans]

This time last year I was dodging 2 hurricanes to get there, so this year should be cake. Ivan hit just days after we arrived in WDW and wiped out our way home (I-10).

I've had my excel spreadsheet plan/budget built since two days after our last visit. My hard drive died 3 days ago and I almost flipped out, but I able to restore most everything.

I'm 3 days away, and I'm trying to find out the condition of the highways due to hurricane katrina, and the associated gas situation.

My brother and parents are coming with my family of 4. We all have been numerous times, so everyone is very excited.

(BTW if anyone has info on highway info between Hattiesburg, MS -> Mobile/Pensacola please let me know)
john.lepone@lepone.com

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

I am definately nervous about our October trip this year . . . .its just me and DH celebrating our 18th Anniversary and we are leaving the kids behind with my mom . . . .

We haven't been on an "adult only" trip since 1991 and although I'm very excited to be going and spending time with my DH at our favorite place, I am also feeling a bit anxious/nervous about leaving my kids . . .I'm sure once we arrive I'll feel a lot better . . .

 

[jonnylbluejeans]

After I first posted to this thread... I started getting AMPED!

I just flipped though our past two years of WDW pictures. Now I'm wired! How am I going to finish out this week at work?

2003 WDW Trip

2004 WDW Trip

 

[ilovefh]

I am feeling the same way except my trip is almost two months away! I am going with my best friend who not only has never been to WDW but really hasn't traveled much! I'm afraid he will hate it, and I think he is nervous about that too! He is not big on waiting in line and tends to think Disney is a bit silly! Last time we went to Six Flags I thought he was going to go insane! Between the crowds, his family and the heat I thought he was going to kill someone! So we are going Nov. 4-13 spending the first 5 days doing Universal, IOA, Sea World and Busch Gardens. That will keep him happy since he is a thrill seeker! Then the last four days at Disney with my family. I brought it all one myself, but I feel so much pressure to make this trip enjoyable for him! He is not a traveler and might not get back to Fl for a while!

 

[goofie4goofy]

Oh Yes....that is me too!

We leave Sunday 9/18...the limo will be here 6:45 am

I think all the above...will something happen, what to pack, how's the weather, what will happen if the limo driver forgets to pick us up...blah blah blah...

What does help me is to make a list of things to do each day. It keeps me focused and on track....but so far I am lagging behind...not 1 thing packed yet. My DH thru me off because for the last 2 days he insisted on going to the beach which really put me off track. There is so much to do...clean the house,iron, food shop, securing the house and pack for me and DH..it seems overwhelming and hard to get started. With all the vacations we take each year it does ot get easier, it's a pain in the butt.

I like to keep the day before departure open for a manicure, pedicure, a long bubble bath and going out for dinner..

I start feeling better in stages. When we get in the limo I start to relax a little, then after checking in at the airport...a little bit more...after take off I am just fine

Looks like I better get packing.

 

[momimouse27]

Yesssss!!!!!! That is totally me right now!!! This will be my first trip ever to Disney. I am going with my husband and two sons. We leave Saturday. I am soooo excited I can hardly stand myself plus I am worried about all the things you mentioned and then some. I just want Saturday to come and us to be on the plane. I want to know everything will go all right and we will enjoy it. But then I worry if I have built this up so much in my head what if I am disappointed????? UGH!!!!!!!! You are not alone. I can't tell you it gets much better the closer the time comes, it hasn't for me!!!

Cheree

I wish I were only 3 days away! At least when its that close you can pack and take care of things. I am at the place where it is too far away to pack and get ready, but close enough that I feel like I ought to be doing something. Dont worry about building it up and being dissapointed...you will absolutely love it! Just remember you are with your wonderful family and just enjoy your boys laughing and having fun.

 

[mommyoeo]

I like to keep the day before departure open for a manicure, pedicure, a long bubble bath and going out for dinner..

I like your style! This my new plan, although I have to work in the morning and evening the day before my trip. And I will rest and papmer myself in the afternoon. I will make sure I am packed and finished at least 2 days before.

 

[pamouselover]

I feel the same way!
I am so glad to get away....I keep having strange dreams about Disney.

 

[klwdisney]

I worry because I begged my family for this trip-- and my parents and inlaws are going with us. I feel like I have to prove myself to 8 people who will probably want to sit in a nice hotel room for 11 days!! Too bad for them we're at noisy POP and will not get any rest in their hot and tiny rooms. I really wish we had upgraded but there's not one of us who could afford it! Oh well. I tend to worry about everything though-- which is why I'm up at 4:00 in the morning-- we have someone coming to look at our house at 9:30 and I could not rest thinking about the few loads of laundry and the fingerprints my DS1 left on the entertainment center! YIKES! I can't imagine what it will be like in 10 days when I have only a week to get ready for the trip. Any of you going to be at hot and noisy ( ) POP Oct 3-13?

Why do you keep calling it hot, tiny and noisy? We'll be there around the same time... all adults/no kids. DH & I have stayed at ASMo before - ground floor poolside and didn't find it very noisy. And the rooms were adequate for 2 of us... so not teeny either.

You'll be at Disney!!! Who cares what the hotel is like or what everyone else thinks?! GO! HAVE FUN!! ENJOY!!! Be 8 years old for 10 days!!! That's my plan!

 

[DW mouser]

Our trip is not until the end of March and I'm already so excited!!! I have a notebook and as I think of things I need to do I make sure I write them down. When you get older, some of the easy things you remember seem to just get lost somewhere!! I always get so nervous thinking something will go wrong. My family is tired of hearing about it already!! I'm on these boards everyday that I am home!! We'll be gone for a few days (state fair) and when I get back I'll feel like I'm out of touch with Disney!!! This must be some kind of anxiety thing but I only have it for Disney!!!!

 

[mommyoeo]

Why do you keep calling it hot, tiny and noisy? We'll be there around the same time... all adults/no kids. DH & I have stayed at ASMo before - ground floor poolside and didn't find it very noisy. And the rooms were adequate for 2 of us... so not teeny either.

I was putting in a dig at all the people who have been saying the POP is terrible becaue the AC doesn't work, the rooms are small, you hear everyone's toilet flush and you will have too much noise to sleep. It's hard to get excited and not worry when people write reports like that!!! Of course, some people say they've stayed multiple times and have only had a terrible experience once or twice, but what if those are the rooms my parents and inlaws get? Ohhh... the stress of it all! As you can tell, I am a people pleaser and it is such a curse!! I will try and honor your advice to be 8 years old-- the sad thing is that I used to stress out even when I was 8 too!

BTW, I will have 5 people in my room, with the baby in a pack and play crib. It sounds like we'll be tight. Would you say the rooms are about the same size as an average hotel (Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, etc)?

Happy packing!

 

[klwdisney]

I was putting in a dig at all the people who have been saying the POP is terrible becaue the AC doesn't work, the rooms are small, you hear everyone's toilet flush and you will have too much noise to sleep. It's hard to get excited and not worry when people write reports like that!!! Of course, some people say they've stayed multiple times and have only had a terrible experience once or twice, but what if those are the rooms my parents and inlaws get? Ohhh... the stress of it all! As you can tell, I am a people pleaser and it is such a curse!! I will try and honor your advice to be 8 years old-- the sad thing is that I used to stress out even when I was 8 too!

BTW, I will have 5 people in my room, with the baby in a pack and play crib. It sounds like we'll be tight. Would you say the rooms are about the same size as an average hotel (Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, etc)?

Happy packing!

I know what you mean... we are going with another couple who are SEASONED travellers used to much nicer accommodations and I'm slightly nervous they'll be disappointed if they don't have a GREAT time. But at the same time I've had the most horrible year of my life and I need this vacation as a reason to just get up in the morning. I NEED to be 8 years old for 1 week. So if they don't have as much fun as I'd like them to on this vacation, then they can plan the next one. haha

These rooms are about the size of the All Star rooms - where we stayed on our last trip. I honestly didn't notice TOO much size difference from POR when we stayed there a few years before. I'd compare them to a Motel 6 chain. I think holiday inn rooms might be bigger. But you're not in the room to hang out... you're only there to sleep and shower. The theming MORE than makes up for it! You feel totally immersed in the "magic" 24/7! If you get a room that's loud, don't hesitate to ask at the front desk if you can be moved to a quieter area. Poolside is typically the loudest rooms.

Enjoy!

 

[rlduvall]

I also get really anxious before a big Disney trip. Begin to wonder why I got myself into this, we're going to be worn out, what about the crowds. I also will have nightmarish dreams where we get to Disney and wander around not getting anything done. Isn't that ridiculous. Last year, I could not wait to leave my family for a break and go with a friend. A week before it was time to go, I went into absolute depression over it; feeling bad about leaving my 5 year DS at home; trying to talk my friend into cancelling the trip and taking a loss. The morning we left, I snapped out of it and while I did miss my family, I had a great time and when I came back everyone was just happy as little birds to see me. In other words, I SURVIVED and have great memories because of it. Now, I'm planning a trip with my son only and wondering, What did I get myself into????

Most on the disboards are "obsessive compulsive" planners; why else would we be here.