Disneyland Burnout?

[tripletlyblessed]

We live about 50 minutes from DLR and I've taken my girls there around every 2 weeks since the end of January. (1-21, 1-28, 2-11, going Monday and then an overnighter 3-16) I think it is fun and they like it.

I was talking to some friends about how I want to take 2 older girls who act as mother's helpers to DLR in lieu of having a birthday party for my girls' 3rd in April and one of the women thought I was doing it too often and it would lose value and they would burn out really fast and hate it.

I don't think this is a problem since we don't spend a lot of time there usually when it is just the 4 of us. We mostly wander and look at stuff and do the character greetings. They are starting to get into autographs so that will be added. Heck, we haven't even made it into DCA yet! (Monday) And IASW just reopened and they love that.

Also, one of my girls is VERY introverted and has a hard time making changes and transitions and I've noticed that it seems to be getting better since we go so often. (Could be a coincidence or something to do with age, though.) The last time we were there was the first time she ran up to my dad and held is hand.

I guess really this is one of those things where I just want validation that its okay and 12:48 is too late to call my mom. LOL (Whish means I should go to bed!)

 

[Sherwin]

It varies from people to people, but if you're here at DIS and your girls know why you'd be here, chances are a burnout is unlikely, and DL doesn't get old for you. :

 

[Dizneydaz]

If you're all having fun, who cares what others may say-maybe your friend is one of those who doesn't "get Disney". Some of my DD9's and my best times are at DLR. It's just the 2 of us, mostly, and we have wonderful times. We've made park friends with a few CMs and seek them out while there. We take our time and rides aren't our first goal since we know we'll be back. Recently I've done the PP CD (twice) and it's been fun getting our pictures taken.

I love just walking around the 2 parks. There isn't much better than a beautiful day (weather wise) just walking around spending time with your kids.

As far as it getting old, or your kids getting burned out, here's 2 stories for you:

1. I have niece who is currently in grad school finishing up her thesis. She's been a straight A student all through school, inc. college. She got a fellowship (they paid her to go to U of U) for grad school. She'll be continuing on in her field of study (hopefully at Miami-so close to WDW) and again, they'll be paying part of her way. We (my DSis and I) started taking her to DLR when she was a baby. We went alot. We started with their seasonal AP (3 months, I think it was Jan, May, Sept) which they don't offer anymore and built up to full AP later. Her first job was working at DLR. She was in Transporation and sometimes scheduling. She loved working there and still has friends she made there. Even after a semester in San Diego she returned to DLR to work. We took her to WDW several times and took advantage of her CM discount. Our last trip, while she was a CM I finally got her mom to go along with my other DSis. It was my DM, my 2 DSis, myself, and my DD(then 6). We had a wonderful time. 3 generations of girls. My niece is a great person and very caring. I only hope my DD grows up to be as good as she is (all things point that way )

2. I have a nephew who is 18. We've also taken him to DLR quite often. He is a very talent and creative man now. He recently was hired to perform at DLR (last Christmas) and was also hired for the new Celebrate A Street Party. He is a wonderful man, going to college, and is so happy to be performing at DLR. He's performed in many community productions and before working at DLR he was working at a dinner theater.

So, that's 2 stories of 2 kids who basically grew up at DLR. I think they came out pretty well. Oh, and they still love to go to DLR and they both loved going to WDW as well. Now that my DNephew is a DLR CM maybe we'll have to take him to WDW (we'll pay his way there) and use his CM discount-I would love to stay at AKL again. Last time we took him to WDW he was 8.

 

[DizNee Luver]

Do what feels right for you!! Others will always have opinions, but it's what you feel inside & only you can know what your children are experiencing & feeling. If they look forward to going, have a great time & when leaving, asking when can we come back...... I don't see burnout to be a problem. If you ask your child if they want to do their birthday at Disneyland & they say yes....then all means do it. If she says no, then look to do something different. It would take a very long time to see & do everything at the 2 parks, so there's always a new experience each time you go. If this seems to be bringing your child out of their shell, then I say go....but again, that's only my opinion & only yours should matter!!!
I hope that helps!!!

 

[Mike_M]

All of us have different thresholds on things like this. My dad was telling me about a retiree he met in the park on my parent's last trip. This guy has a full AP and comes to the park every afternoon for about two hours to relax, people watch and simply enjoy the ambiance. I don't think he gets burned out at all.

 

[pixiewings71]

People say that to us all the time "don't you get tired?" "watch out, you will get tired of it", if we get tired of it then we do but that doesn't mean we will go less right now. Right now we aren't tired of it, we love it and it's something we can do together and enjoy very much. So, for us, until the time comes that we "get tired of it" we will continue to go...btw, even with the 6 hr drive we don't foresee getting "tired of it" anytime soon. LOL

 

[DisneyloverinWA]

I think burnout is a very individualized thing. My parents took me one time and have no desire to ever go back. I go as often as I can and can't get enough...I love the carefree feeling I have when I'm there

 

[tripletlyblessed]

Thanks all! I figured DLR is something they can grow with, but I had one of those "I need some validation" days. LOL

I also have a tendency to go head first into new hobbies so I was worried I might be doing that with them. now it had better not rain tomorrow! We're heading down for a couple hours to pick up princess dresses and watch Playhouse Disney at DCA! bwahahahaha!

 

[LuLusApple]

We have been DL regulars for years AP holders for several everytime a vacation weekend special occasion arose we would ask the kids what do you want to do~last minute Friday after school what do you want to do? It was always the same let's go to Disneyland. It wasn't until we moved out of the bay area and 3 more hours north that we slowed down. Not because we wanted to.
Then my kids got older and 3 moved out ( now in their 20's)
So our trips have been less frequent, but if you asked them where they want to go today they will tell you Disneyland. In April we will mostly all be there again and I plan to get AP's for my 2 youngest still at home and myself.
For us it never gets old it only reinforces our love for each other and the mouse.
With all that goes on in the world it is wonderful to show your kids there is a place where creativity is abundent and beautiful.
DS23 moved to San diego and is looking to buy a home, DD17 will be joining him in 6 months to attend college, and in 2 years the rest of us will follow. Why? Because we love SoCal and the mouse!
All my kids are creative and happy. So I wouldn't worry about too much Disney. You do what you thnk is best and right and your kids will enjoy their childhood~ you only get one shot at childhood it might as well be fun!

 

[BecBennett]

pfft, I wish I could go often enough that people would be concerned that I'd stop liking it!!

 

[auntiegem]

Consider yourself validated!

Seriously, though, whatever works for you is great. I think your kids will tell you when they've had enough. You're building great memories with them, and even if at some point they get tired of it ( ) they will appreciate those memories later on!

 

[mechurchlady]

I have been going since 1960 so NO you do not burnout if you do the parks a bit at a time. I still love Casey JR and so wanted to ride it last time. I love the walks among spring flowers and the christmas decorations. I missed the submarines and right now so crave the food.

If I had an ECV I could go back every day for a month and not be tired of the parks.

Disboards has an article about park magic and how it affects disabled kids. The parks are were kids say their first word, take a few steps to a character, and improve their social skills. As the kids get older there will be DCA and Tower of Terror or something. Not until the teen years will burn out hit and they will let you know.

 

[tripletlyblessed]

We went today and had fun. It was crowded early on, but they got to see the Celebration Jazz Band and Mickey and Minnie dancing as well as a Pluto solo. We also saw Cruella (made dd 1 cry!) and Chip n Dale (dd2 was directing them where to go get acorns) and the Fairy Godmother whom dd3 offended by saying, "I don't like you." *snort*

We are still in the single digits on rides they have been on so I think we have a nice long road ahead.

Thanks all!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

While burnout is possible, you will be the best judge if that is happening. Trust your instincts and go from there. There are many people who go frequently and love the respite it provides them from the stresses of life. Others have to find some other way to get away from it all.

 

[erdons]

Ive been going a couple of times per week since I got my AP, I have not felt any kind of burnout yet, lets hope it doesn't happen.