Doesn't it suck when ur last day is approaching & u see all new people coming in?

[disneyfam]

We've been lucky, every trip we've taken so far we've had something going on when returned home.

After honeymoon I started a new job, Nov 2002 trip we had DS 3rd birthday (and confirmed what we suspected on our trip, I was PG), and this trip we'll come back and Thanksgiving will be the next thursday. And we'll be decorating for Xmas.

It helps keep my mind off leaving. But I know what does help is knowing that we have a definate plan of returning in 2 years. It was a little tougher after our honeymoon because we knew we wanted to have kids right away and I was starting a new job. We weren't sure when we'd be back.

For this Nov trip I know it will be less than 2 years till we return. Because our next trip will be in May 2006. There will only be an 18month time lapse

Cynde

 

[Tinkerbellz]

On our first trip to WDW in June of 2001, it was a disaster. We spent our last nite at MGM. Our DD's favorite closing show was Fantasmic. We went back to watch it one more time before going back to Louisiana. That night a horrible thunderstorm happened up, mind you DD is deathly afraid of bad weather I had to hold on to her so she wouldn't bolt away, DH went to check on the bus situation, DS was with us "ragging" his big sis for being scared. Thus endeth our first trip to WDW. It was terribly sad.

We are now in the throes of planning our second trip. We're all excited and believe November is way too far away.

DD is older now and not nearly as afraid of the weather, so hopefully we'll have a wonderful time.

We do love Disney so much. Instead of going on a Senior trip with her buds from school, DD wants to come back to Disney for her trip...Soooo next trip (after this Thanksgiving) is scheduled for Summer 2006.

I have to agree that planning the next trip sure cuts down on the sadness of leaving.

If we never left though, coming back would not be a big deal right?

 

[banks37]

I hits me when I walk off the plane and see all the people checking in with all their goodies packed into the WDW bags for the flight home. I can't help but think that's me in a few days.

Just wanted to say hi to Kilee. Silver Creek will always have a special place in my heart, My wife and I met while renting adjacent cottages at Sunset Bay in '94.

 

[HollyJoy]

Oh geez, now I'm depressed that I will have to come home! LOL At least when I get home, Christmas will be next, though it will be a small Christmas since we'll be spending lots of money in the World! LOL

 

[liznboys]

Yes, I get envious of those just starting their trip when ours is about to end.... I just remind myself that we WILL be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ms. WDW]

Originally posted by kilee
I always have to hide those tears on the planning. All the while DH & DS just roll their eyes- "Mom's crying again"

That's me in a nutshell too!!!

But I'll take it a step further....usually the day before we leave I start to get that depressed feeling. How sad I think to myself!! Here I am at WDW, the happiest place in the world and I'm dreading going home tomorrow!!! Is this sick or what?????

kilee - I've read some of your other posts and you and I have the same problem; DH and DS are getting "sick"of WDW. Not me!! I'd just jump at the opportunity to go without them. The only problem with that would be the "guilty" feeling I'd have about leaving them home!!! But I imagine that would last all of about 2 hours!!

 

[fairytinkerbell]

I:space: I LOVE WDW SO MUCH that when it's time to go home, 1st of all i'm terrified to fly home - i always want to rent a car and drive home!! but we take the plane....

I agree that planning yr next trip is the only way to combat the sad feeling...i wish i could plan that far in advance...

also, when i'm there i wish i could live there and work there. i always say there is a job for EVERYONE at disney- u got a guy driving the trams in the parking lots, ticket people, restaurant people, ride people, entertainment people, maintenance people, managers, etc.!!!!

 

[marksor]

The worst experience for me is when my family and I are out at the entrance of the resort waiting for our transportation back to the airport and you are practically forced to watch new families arriving. When they jump out of their van/car/etc. and you see their faces and the excitement it really does make you envious. I always try to think back at our arrival and go through the vacation in my head. As almost everyone else here mentioned, planning your next trip is a great way to deal with the vacation ending blues.

 

[DebbieB]

When we get off the plane and are walking toward the monorail at MCO, I see people coming the other way with their Disney bags and I think we are the lucky ones to be just arriving. Then before you know it we are the ones walking towards the plane.....

 

[KimR]

I get that way too. And on a related note, I've been kind of depressed all week because back in January I was trying to decide between going during Spring Break or the day after school lets out. For various reasons, I picked Spring Break and now I can't help thinking that we could've been leaving in 6 days and I'd be so excited looking forward to our trip instead of trying to figure out how to convince DH to go again next year. DH thinks I'm certifiably insane.

 

[jenniwho]

what always gets to me is seeing the parking passes on the other cars at the resort on our last few days. "oh, man! we check out on the 10th....they don't check out until the 15th!" it's so depressing.

 

[jeleebeene]

jenniwho, I do that too!! And, I am a poet and didn't know it

When I am standing in the check-in line, I always can tell who is leaving. I feel a little sad for them - and then I am happy again.

When we check out - I almost feel myself glaring at the poor unsuspecting vacationers.....and I know that is not nice, but it is out of jealousy

I also love to listen to other people on the busses ect. talk about their vacation and see how many days they have left - see if I will be there longer

 

[nicknamy1996]

You guys are making me feel pretty good about myself. I hate leaving too, but I guess I save my depression for home... And I was bad this year, took me many many days to get back in to the swing of things. I just kept saying I wanted to sell everything and move to Orlando.

But I love seeing the excitement on other peoples faces. I went to the front desk quite a few nights, and just love seeing all the people checking in. I think to myself I hope they go to the Disboards, I hope they know at least half the tip and tricks I've learned here, I hope they have a magical trip and that just carries on through the last day. If I knew I was never coming back it would probably be bad, but I always assume I'll get back someday.

This year on our last trip on the Monorail after MK there was a family of 4 on with us it was their first day. It was fun listening to all the things they wanted to do. We gave them a few pointers and wished them the best, it was like passing the torch.

 

[AllyandJack]

I didn't read all of the posts, so I don't know if this was mentioned before, but our trick is that we leave the resort at about 5:00am. We get a 7:30 flight out and we're out of the resort before people start arriving! Then, we don't have to see all of the excited people who are starting their vacations. I'm happy for them, but honestly, don't want it shoved in my face.

I also try to have something exciting going on when we come back. We're returning Oct. 4 and fall is my favorite time of year where I live - then there are the holidays and DH and I are going to start trying for Baby No. 1. So, it really does help to have things to look forward to. Even something simple - plan on buying a new couch or something!

But, I highly recommend the leaving really early scheme. Works wonders. Plus, you're usually so tired from the lack of sleep the night before that going home is a thrill.

 

[Ms. WDW]

It's really nice to know that I'm not the only one who feels this way. I was really starting to think that there was something wrong with me!

And...since DS and DH aren't the WDW "fanatics" in the family, if I mentioned how I felt to them, they would definately think I'm nuts!!

 

[frannn]

I thought I was the only one-thought I was a terrible person for being upset at the happy newcomers-thought I was a sick, obsessed person for crying each departure from my favorite place-thought I was nuts for wanting to either go 4X a year, or move to FL. Well, I appreciate the support group here at the DIS, and have learned something much more valuable....I will pay off much more on my home, put away a bunch of cash, contribute religiously to my 401K, and try to convince DH to move down there in about 10 years. Then I will have enough $ to do it right, but will unfortunately still have to work. Maybe a winter home in FL?

 

[Snoopymom]

Wow, I just realized that I have developed a natural immune system to defend against the magic jealous bug.

I'm superstitious...if we're having a perfectly wonderful trip, which we always do, I don't want to jinx it by wishing to stay longer, because then something might go wrong.

I'm so excited to get home, get my pictures developed and start scrapbooking the trip. It's like reliving it but even better, because you're not hot and tired.

I hate the disorganized feeling of living out of a suitcase, especially with a little one, so I'm ready to get home.

I purposely leave something out of our itinerary so that we have something we "HAVE to come back to see or do"

Neat hearing all the perspectives!

 

[PatriciaH]

For our trip in October it will be easier when we chek out of the Poly since we will be heading to Port Canaveral for the 3 night Disney Wonder cruise! When we get off the cruise we have a late flight so we will probably go to K Space Center. At least it will not be a rush to get right on the plane. We are probably heading to Orlando for good next spring/summer. We nearly went this past March but decided to see if the ecconomy picked up. Well, we are sick of the cold, snow and high home prices here in MA so we are planning on next year! Hopefully only one more winter We are so psyched to live near WDW, Universal, Bush Gardens, the beautiful beaches, the cruise ports, etc...!

 

[DWSCLS]

I have to join this discussion! It makes me feel so normal! I know it sounds silly but I always feel like I'm sneaking out. I don't want anyone to see us bring our luggage to the car so we do it a little at a time. Starting the night before. Then before we head out on the highway, we take one last dip in the pool, one last trip to the Disney Village and then off we go. Just gotta get that last fix in. Plus when I see those people just checking in, I think to myself, "their vacation will be over very soon!"

Oh! I'm Carol by the way! I'm new here and I hope you don't mind me pop into your discussion.

 

[Jillpie]

Hi Carol! And welcome to the Dis!! You're going in three more days, so exciting. Be sure to come back and tell us all about it, ok?