Arrgghhhh...

[orlandothebeagle]

Why do people think it has to soooo expensive - I was looking at Lanzarote for next August for 3 & it was coming in at over £3k!!! For that I could go back to WDW!

I was in dublin for 2 night now that is expensive!!!!

I love caravans hols, my dog loves looking out the windows, as a treat(lol) we are taking him to ceter parcs next year!!

 

[Netty]

all i get from people is " your going to florida again??" followed by
"havent you been there enough times" then "don't you fancy going somewhere else for a change, you must be sick of it by now"
all i can say to you is that their just jealous or they jest at the unknown!!!
if you or i said we were off to spain not an eyelid would be batted!!

 

[The Fetherstons]

Yes we always get the question too....You going back there again???? But having priced up a European holiday we can go to WDW for around just the same cost and we love it so WE DO GO AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN

So Claire you just enjoy your planning

 

[Tarheel Tink]

I read here on the DIS a good response to "Don't you get tired of it?" is to reply "Do you get tired of Christmas?".

 

[Belle68]

Im a little late catching up on this thread as I havent been very active on the Dis the last few days and I have only skipped through all your relies so forgive me if I repeat anything.

It seems to me there is a big devide the Disney lovers and the other group that just dont have a clue. What gets me is the comments like 'your going again' 'you must be loaded' etc. We work hard and save hard and many of these comments come from people who smoke, spend most of their time in the pub and spend a fortune on wasteful things, but I dont tell them what to spend their hard earned money on so why should they tell me. These people never fail to make me feel guilty and gready though. Its great coming on the Dis and talking to people who share my passion and discovering that Im not the only one who gets silly comments.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I read here on the DIS a good response to "Don't you get tired of it?" is to reply "Do you get tired of Christmas?".

Re Christmas,Yes, every year!!!!
BUT never Florida!!!

 

[kieras nana]

we have travelled abit,thailand,bali,mexico,vietnam,india,malaysia,as well as europe,but whenever someone said,they were going to florida & disneyworld,i would always feel envious,it was somewhere hubby,was not interested at all
however,we booked a trip to bali & the bali bombing occured,so we were forbidden to travel,so we had to decide,where to go,pretty sharpish & that is how,our 1st trip happened.
we are now,on our 4th trip,in 5 years & I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm the manager of a pub & i get the comment ALOT,from the customers.you must be loaded,etc,etc.etc.i just tell them.to add up,how much they spend,a day on beer & times it by 365,then tell me,whos loaded.it soon shuts,them up
last summer,we had to open,at 8,in the morning.it was the same customers who comment,that were sat outside,waiting for me,to open up
we still have so much,to see & do,that we will continue,to ignore the comments & return,again,again & again
tracy

 

[UKDEB]

I suppose people are far more likely to remember that you went to "Orlando" last year (and the year before and the year before that) than if you tell them you're off to Skiathos, Benidorm, Tenerife, The Maldives, Corfu, Turkey, Cyprus, Portugal... In a way, they all sort of blend into one generic destination and I'm sure many people just hear "British Package Holiday". Orlando is much more specific. It immediately conjures up images of Mickey Mouse and the Magic Kingdom. For those who've never had a desire to go, that image must reek of any number of negative connotations: money-grabbing commercialism, lacking in culture, just for kids; so I can see why some might question the sanity of those of us who choose to go year in, year out.

I do admit to allowing myself a wry smile over those who have multiple trips under their belts, but still insist it's beneath them and that they don't really enjoy it. That's plain snobbery. They're judging themselves by some misconceived idea of their position in society. I'm not talking about the people who simply want to experience other places as well as visiting WDW, but those who claim they can't stand the place, yet still keep going back.

 

[wicket2005]

I don't care what anyone thinks. I think my family have give up on us now. However, what I do find annoying is my Mam and Dad think for some reason once my sons (20 and 18) don't want to go to Orlando we won't be doing it and will start visiting stately homes, museums and the like (which we are not in to). Its like they are forcing what they want to do on us, we don't force our holiday opinions on them. As far as we are concerned we will be still going to Orlando because WE love it.

 

[Snowy-girls]

I suppose we are lucky-we don't get the comments which many of you seem to-which is a shame.
Our family understand our love of going to WDW-especially for our girls sake-that is why we don't holiday anywhere else anymore-as we are able to save and take our girls.As i have started in previous threads-we pay everything in cash-no credit cards.So it takes us 2/3 times longer to pay for our trips to WDW,which we all appreciate more.Hubby works-i don't,i make money on Ebay to contribute to our spends.We don't smoke,go to the pub,and i sure as heck don't preach to others who do-so i understand why you all say that they should'nt to you.
We still take trips to our caravan,which we part own with my Nan+Grandad.I love the caravan and so do our girls+i know it's not abroad but we all love it+see it as a holiday.
Me+Hubby were only saying the other day,that when the girls eventually leave home where will we go on holiday,to which we both agreed WDW .x.

 

[Neoshoegal]

I totally understand you!
It has come to the point where I almost feel I have to apologise for saying I want to go to Disney World again. Like you said, if yu haven't been there, you don't understand. There is just something about that place that makes you feel happy and worry-free, and I like feeling happy and worry-free

 

[madmumof2]

I'm having a really hard time with this at the minute.

I've been twice before, both times with my mum. So she's been before, but the first time she was in the process off divorcing my dad, and the second the hotel was awful, so can understand why she didn't have the best time.

I've not been abroad since 2002, and not been to Florida since 2000. I don't get to do yearly holidays, or even one every 8 years! lol. So this trip means a lot to me. Not only are we going to the best place in the world, but it's the first holiday I've been on where I've been the grown up not the child/teenager, my childrens first holiday, and the first time staying onsite.

I don't have much money but I know what I can afford. I've made up a plan of how much needs saving and I'm sticking to it.

Every time I bring it up or mention it to my family, I get rolled eyes, looks between each other, change of subject or a straight forward 'you'll never do it'. They're starting to ruin the holiday for me already, as I can't show them how excited I am, or show them pictures of where we're going, basically, I can't do what they do when they go on holiday.

They've been to Africa in March, Athens in April, Spain next month, and Africa again in October! And that's just the places they have to get a plane to. I have to sit, bored, listening to their plans, and looking at the brochures, when I'm not the least bit interested (well, maybe the safari, but I get to do that in Florida!) but I don't say a word because it's what they want to do.

It's really bringing us all down now and not sure how to tell them nicely to shut up! lol. My mum has been before so I can't even say 'if you've not been, you don'y know'. It might be she had a bad experience before, or it just might not be her thing. Fair enough. But it is mine, and I want to talk to them about all the things we're going to do, like most people do when they go on holida.

I've not even told her I've booked, and probably won't until late next year because I know I'd get a lecture or she'd ruin the excitement. I feel bad that I'm going and it's daft!

I get the 'how can you afford it' too. Look at her listof holidays this year! lol I priced up a holiday to spain and it cost more!!!!! A holiday to Florida doesn't have to be expensive.

It's a shame, because she's a star in every other aspect of my life. I just wish she'd be excited for me.

Sorry for the rant, but this is really getting to me.

 

[Pinky166]

madmum - I really feel for you. I know exactly how you feel as my family show no interest in my holidays either so much so that they don't even look at our holiday photo's.

Maybe you should print out your post and show it to your mum - she may not even realise that she does it & if she does it may make her rethink how childish she is being....whatever you choose to do don't feel guilty about your holiday - you are planning and saving so that your children will have one of the most memorable times of their lives, don't let jealousy of others ruin what will be the most magical trip you will ever take. If I am ever blessed with children I will cherish the day I get to take them to WDW and see the looks on their little faces.

In the meantime we are all here and you could never bore your DIS buddies with your excitement and plans.

 

[wicket2005]

Oh dear, I do so feel for you. Sometimes families can be so cruel without sometimes realising it. I cannot change how your family reacts but please know we all are more than happy to share with your excitement and hear what you are planning to do.

 

[wicket2005]

Too true, it is a pleasure to behold. One of my favourite memories is my youngest son who was 7 at the time, shouting 'I love you Mummy' as he was filled with excitement seeing all the fireworks going off around the Disney castle.

 

[Snowy-girls]

I So this trip means a lot to me. Not only are we going to the best place in the world, but it's the first holiday I've been on where I've been the grown up not the child/teenager, my childrens first holiday, and the first time staying onsite.


or a straight forward 'you'll never do it'. (

Sorry to hear what you are going thru-how true is the saying 'you can choose your friends but not your family'.

Your first part i quoted-is your first incentive to this holiday-for your children as well as yourself.

The second part i quoted is your 2nd incentive-show her that it can be done+you can do it.I believe that you shouldn't have to prove yourself to anyone-but sometimes in certain cases you do-but do it with dignity,not in a nasty way(as it's obvious you adore your Mum)+she will see herself how wrong she was.

You come on here and tell us all you need to about your holiday-i love reading your blog by the way .
You are a role model for some single mum's out there,who can't be bothered to do anything for there family.But you are putting 110% into this+the reward you will get from your childrens faces will make it all worthwhile.x.

 

[Pinky166]

Too true, it is a pleasure to behold. One of my favourite memories is my youngest son who was 7 at the time, shouting 'I love you Mummy' as he was filled with excitement seeing all the fireworks going off around the Disney castle.

Thanks for sharing, you brought tears to my eyes.....one day I hope that will be me.

 

[madmumof2]

Aww thank you everyone! I wasn't expecting a personal response, bless you all.

I've got tears in my eyes now lol. Daft ol me.

I think I'll bring it up next time I see my mum, and tell her either to try to be excited for me and take interest or don't even talk about it because it's bringing us down.

Michelle, I can't believe someone reads my drivel! lol I'll have to update more now. What a chore! lol My Disney Blog has more posts than my family one! How bad is that??? lol

Thank you for the lovely words. x

I know to come here the next time they make me feel I'm making a big deal out of nothing. lol

My screen saver is the POP entrance and it makes me smile every time I turn the laptop off, so at least I go to sleep with a smile on my face, no matter how bad the day was lol.

You'll all regret saying I can write all about my trip here! You'll be begging to shut me up in the months to come no doubt!

 

[Pinky166]

I hadn't noticed the link to your blog so I am off to check it out now.

We would never get bored of hearing about your planning, just remember that we too are all Disney nuts!

 

[cornish pixie]

We've got some people coming over tonight (I would call them friends but its getting harder to stay civil with them). The wife especially passes snide comments about our home, furniture, choice of Disney as a holiday, my sons achievements compared to their daughter's, the list goes on. I've been dreading their visit all week but our younger son wants them to come over, he like to play with their son who is also a horrid child. Makes fun of our Ashley and his special needs and is never pulled up on his behaviour. I'm just ready for 'words' tonight!!!!!

I can really sympathize with you, we have just waved goodbye to some Friends who stayed with us in our home and experienced the same.
The mum is o.k. and I actually feel sorry for her as she has to put up with a very lazy, ignorant hubbie who thinks he is gods gift!!!!
Anyway he questioned our choice of Holidays and went on and on and on, I bit my lip but my hubbie bless him voiced his opnion I was so proud of him.
I wouldn't mind but mr culture would rather holiday alone anyway, it's the children I feel sorry for but monsters in the making comes to mind!!
Anyway I think we might be holidaying in Disney next time they want a place to stay, Please don't think Im being horrible it's just that I have had enough of having to explain myself in my own home whilst cooking, cleaning tour guide etc for a supposedly called friend.
Rant over
WE ALL LOVE DISNEY IN OUR HOUSE
cornish pixie