Does the Excitement Ever Wear Off?

[DisneyRegulars]

Even when we do non-disney centered trips, I attempt to work in 'the magic' for a day or two @ WDW or DL if we're in the general area. If not, no matter how great of a time i'm having, I catch myself on the trip wondering what i'd be doing at disney instead

This is funny. Every time we try to plan a 'non-Disney' trip we end up somehow working Disney into the plans. The other day we were planning a trip to drive down the coast of California, and of course since we were in the same state as a Disney park our minds immediately went to 'How can we get a Disneyland visit into this trip'. I think we finally decided to just do a stay-cation because every time planes became involved they seemed to have a mind of their own and take us back to Disney.

 

[DeeCee735]

sorry to say the excitement does not wear off.

I LOVE IT! Feel the same way

We bought in 2000 at the BWV. Added on a few times there, and then at AKV. Our kids are adults with their own schedules now. DH cannot go more than once a year with maybe a short weekend as well. I tend to get there about 4x a year, with my friends or cousins when DH can't go.

I am excited like a kid with each and every trip. Can't stand to wait through the summer for the Fall and Winter seasons (I don't go in the summers, too hot and I am a LI beach lover), because I just can't wait to get back there. Everytime we look to book an "outside of Disney" vacation, part of me regrets it! How sick is that!?

Last year we traded out through RCI for Sedona, AZ and while it was a GREAT trip, this year, I'm going back to WDW! No way can we handle two years in a row without a week long trip to the World!

The excitment really does increase. And the constant updates and changes to the parks, for me, is part of the reason. The rest is just being in my happy favorite place

Enjoy your ownership, welcome home and happy planning!!!

 

[dvcdisney]

Do you think noticing the "ME ME ME" of other guests if partly due to the fact that you have slowed down and are in less of a rush to see the parks and therefor have more of a chance to notice the 'rude' behavior of other guests? For example if I was commando-ing my way through a park and rushing from attraction to attraction I would be less likely to be bothered by other people rushing around doing the same thing. However, if I was slowly taking in the sites and just enjoying myself, I would be more likely to notice being cut off by others and more likely to overhear conversations because I was going at a slower pace. Not sure...just wondering if maybe you think your touring style has changed thus allowing you to notice things you didn't use to rather than the actual guests changing.

I noticed that after having my own child that other people's parenting gets on my nerves, but I realize people's parenting hasn't changed, it's just my perspective has changed. Could it be the same for you?

I'm sure the fact that we slowed down a bit did have an impact on how I perceive other's behaviour. But I am sure that we didn't encounter this many rude guests when we first started visiting. I don't have any problem with anyone rushing. I, myself, have a hard time walking slowly. But I do have problems with guests being rude to others. I'm sure that the sheer increase in numbers of guests is one of the main culprits. But I think some people just don't know how to function or act in social situations. A lot of them think that they are alone in the park so they move (slowly or quickly) through the park without showing any consideration.

I remember going nonstop before and rushing here and there. I don't ever recall impeding on anyone and if I did, I would immediately say sorry or excuse me. We try to teach our children manners but sometimes when we're at Disney, I feel that using good manners only leads to being pushed or be neglected by a CM because a loud obnoxious guest needs to be dealt with first.

I try to mind my own business but when a family has a rather loud and violent argument, it wouldn't matter if I was enjoying the scenery or walking by quickly, I will notice it. Sadly, I noticed more and more of it. I do know the financial situation and family dynamics have a lot to do with it especially during this time. But I don't think the other guests should be blamed for anyone else personal situation. I really do see a lot of people who believe that because they struggled to save for their vacation, everyone else can take a "back seat".

Also, I will admit that getting older and having less patience may add to the frustration, but people's attitudes have changed over the years and "ME, ME, ME" is predominant.

 

[com_op_2000]

Member here since '93.
No the feeling has not worn off.
We have 9 trips scheduled within the next year.

 

[bakenatj]

I'm sure the fact that we slowed down a bit did have an impact on how I perceive other's behaviour. But I am sure that we didn't encounter this many rude guests when we first started visiting. I don't have any problem with anyone rushing. I, myself, have a hard time walking slowly. But I do have problems with guests being rude to others. I'm sure that the sheer increase in numbers of guests is one of the main culprits. But I think some people just don't know how to function or act in social situations. A lot of them think that they are alone in the park so they move (slowly or quickly) through the park without showing any consideration.

I remember going nonstop before and rushing here and there. I don't ever recall impeding on anyone and if I did, I would immediately say sorry or excuse me. We try to teach our children manners but sometimes when we're at Disney, I feel that using good manners only leads to being pushed or be neglected by a CM because a loud obnoxious guest needs to be dealt with first.

I try to mind my own business but when a family has a rather loud and violent argument, it wouldn't matter if I was enjoying the scenery or walking by quickly, I will notice it. Sadly, I noticed more and more of it. I do know the financial situation and family dynamics have a lot to do with it especially during this time. But I don't think the other guests should be blamed for anyone else personal situation. I really do see a lot of people who believe that because they struggled to save for their vacation, everyone else can take a "back seat".

Also, I will admit that getting older and having less patience may add to the frustration, but people's attitudes have changed over the years and "ME, ME, ME" is predominant.

Members since 09 but have gone many more time before we were members. We really enjoy our trips and get excited, but I don't know that I could do more than two in a year. I agree with dvcdisney that guest are starting to ruin the magic. Over all it isn't that bad but the bad behavior is become more and more noticeable.

My family and I were sitting eating at Flaming Tree in AK, and watched this other family arguing while they were eating. It appeared to be two daughters arguing with their mother. Now mind you these two daughters were probably at least in their twenties if not older. Any ways next thing you know they are yelling and swearing at each other then one of the daughters hauls off and slugs the other and they are grabbing hair and having a good old fashion brawl!!

It was absolutely awful to watch people act like that. I know that is extreme, but that is the kind of stuff that makes you wonder....

 

[DisneyRegulars]

My family and I were sitting eating at Flaming Tree in AK, and watched this other family arguing while they were eating. It appeared to be two daughters arguing with their mother. Now mind you these two daughters were probably at least in their twenties if not older. Any ways next thing you know they are yelling and swearing at each other then one of the daughters hauls off and slugs the other and they are grabbing hair and having a good old fashion brawl!!

I think we could start an entire thread about behavior we wish we hadn't seen while at Disney. At the very least it keeps the people watching interesting.

 

[cseca]

Been a member for 12 years... no wearing off so far.
Actually the excitement morphs when I got married and have kid(s).
Now with 2 little ones, there are new ways to enjoy DVC that I wouldn't have even thought of when I was single or just with DH.

Now DH & I are hoping that the kids will enjoy DVC as much as we do all their lives. But if they don't, then that just means more points JUST for us to use
DH who was not a disney person when I met him, now talks about retirement in FL or buying more points etc. etc...
I'm the one who has to say "No more add-ons!" ...
Did I tell you how much I adore my DH

 

[NewJerseyDVCMembers]

For us, the excitement has waned, but it is not gone. As we have aged, we find ourselves enjoying Disney in a completely different way than the way we did 15 years ago.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Tried a friend's DVC in 1998/99, I was hooked big time, saved and bought in 2000! I love it today as much as I did in 2000. I even love the corny "Welcome Home" when I pull up! I always have a trip in the works, it's nice to have something to look forward to!

 

[mvc1997]

We have owned DVC for over 15 years, and NO, the excitement does NOT wear off! We still get excited with each trip, and with when to plan each trip.

Ditto!!

 

[MMcCarthy]

I hope not

 

[Buckalew11]

I think of it like being married...it's exciting if you put your heart and soul into it and want it to be exciting.

I'm always excited about a WDW trip. I do not care where I stay, I'm excited. However, when I stay at DVC or the S/D, I'm happy and excited to be there.

I walked through BCV many years ago and never imagined I'd own there. But lo and behold, in 2006 we purchased it. I promised myself that I will NEVER, ever take it for granted that I am able to own there, stay there and enjoy the beauty of BCV or any DVC that I love. (I am not a lover of AKV--the resort is beautiful though)

I do not think the excitement will ever wear off.

 

[mumto3girls]

We became members in 1998 and the excitement has not worn off for me. We do more HHI trips than trips to the parks, but we still manage to get to the parks about every other year or so. I never get tired of planning trips or thinking about where to go next or how to best use our points and that is true regardless of whether it is a parks trip or a beach trip. And when the trip is over, I am always very sad and can't wait to start planning all over again. The best part about DVC is knowing that another trip is coming and another one after that....

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

DVC did their marketing job great with us. Going "home" to Disney each time, for me, is like going back home after I went away to college. It is where I can totally relax and while I don't forget about my problems, they never seem as bad when we are at Disney.

 

[mickeysbestfriend]

and have never regretted a single dime we spent on DVC. It has afforded us the opportunity to spend 2-4 vacations at Disney world every year and still have time to visit other places

Has our vacationing style changed? Yes! We are no longer pressured to run the parks like we once did. We are more relaxed, spend more time by the pool, sleep in until 7:00 and explore areas we never had time to before

Bill and Faith