Family cancelled....not sure about going.

[Flyerfan]

I must be in some sort of weird post-Disney depression. It's not the usual type, but one that makes me want to not go back for a while. We just got back from a 8 day trip and we have a trip in November that was supposed to be with family. BIL just called and canceled which we thought would happen, but luckily I was able to switch from a SSR 2BR to a 1BR. We were looking forward to showing them the World for the 1st time and now it's just another trip for us. We are looking forward to staying at our home, but for some reason I'm not looking forward to going back so soon to the parks. HELP! I'm thinking about maybe holding off until January or even May and maybe give us time to miss it. Anybody else feel this way with trips so close together?

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I must be in some sort of weird post-Disney depression. It's not the usual type, but one that makes me want to not go back for a while. We just got back from a 8 day trip and we have a trip in November that was supposed to be with family. BIL just called and canceled which we thought would happen, but luckily I was able to switch from a SSR 2BR to a 1BR. We were looking forward to showing them the World for the 1st time and now it's just another trip for us. We are looking forward to staying at our home, but for some reason I'm not looking forward to going back so soon to the parks. HELP! I'm thinking about maybe holding off until January or even May and maybe give us time to miss it. Anybody else feel this way with trips so close together?

Move your trip out to around 6 mos. You will be ready to go more around spring time once the doldrums of winter have set in. JMHO....Disney trips are not always relaxing! Maybe try the beach (Vero is wonderful!) or HHI.

 

[Donna M]

When we go we don't always go into the parks. What if you thought of this next trip as going to a resort and just do what is available in the different resorts? We have rented the little speed boats at WL and rented bikes at the campground. When the kids were small we rode on the monorail and ate at a different resort than our own. You're lucky to be able to get away. You can go and vacation a different way. It'll be cheaper too!

 

[JasonDVC]

If you are going in November, you will likely be there when the Christmas decorations are up. Go to the other resorts to see their decorations. Attend MVMCP. Check out the Osborne Lights at DHS. Drive thru the campground to see how RV'ers have decorated their lot. It's a different time of year with different things to do than normal. Enjoy it!

If you've already done all this stuff...well, then move on, no help here.

 

[permavac]

I agree with BWV Dreamin - 6 months seemed to be the magic number to get me jazzed back up to go to Disney again - in fact, I was dying to go by then For me, I think it would be a waste to go if I weren't really excited to be going so I would be canceling the upcoming trip. Either way, hope it works out for you!

Terri

 

[disneynutz]

At first we were park "commandos".

Then we were "got to do everything at least once people".

Now we are relaxed experienced members who take the time to enjoy the people, resort, and Disney. During a 10 day vacation we might go into a park maybe 4 or 5 days and rarely for more than a few hours.

 

[bobbiwoz]

If it really didn't matter to me if I went or not, and if others in the family were OK with it, I would cancel and rebook for a stay 6-8 months from now. If I were going to lose points or something, I would go as planned.

You mention May, and that's a great month to be at WDW. The F&G show in Epcot is ending around the middle of May, and I would deifinitely plan to see it, if you like gardening at all.

I am giving advice regarding re-scheduling without any personal experience. We go for short trips a few times a year in between longer "whole family" trips. We haven't gone 6 months without a Disney trip since we bought, most trips are within 3-4 months of each other. We also have gone twice within a month for very special circumstances, for instance, Christmas and January marathon.

I'm sure you'll come up with a plan that's right for you!!!

Bobbi

 

[Flyerfan]

Thanks everyone. It's only been 2 days since we're back so I'm sure after a few weeks back at work I'll be itching to go back. We'll probably still go in November and spend more time doing some other things. Besides, we can't wait to get back to SSR...we missed it this last trip.

 

[BroganMc]

Thanks everyone. It's only been 2 days since we're back so I'm sure after a few weeks back at work I'll be itching to go back. We'll probably still go in November and spend more time doing some other things. Besides, we can't wait to get back to SSR...we missed it this last trip.

It's funny that you came back from this trip without that burning desire to return. Usually I leave Disney kicking and screaming.

I have had trips where I just wasn't ready to leave town. Usually our summer trips elsewhere are like that. But once I'm there, I get over myself pretty quickly.

Is it possible your brother cancelling is causing the ripples of negativity? I know you said you were expecting it, but it is a game-changer. Your trip went from "show 'em the world" to "oh we see it again". If your brother had never been part of the plan would you have planned a trip in September and November? If not, and you can't find reasons to return, I suspect you'll end up rescheduling for next Spring. Either way, Disney and SSR will always be waiting for you.

We have three trips planned over the next few months, all with different family. I'm trying not to hang my hopes on our guests because I just don't know how they'll respond to Disney or if our ways of experiencing it are compatible. If anything, I'm kinda afraid I'll be missing the "just us" trip. I even booked a "just us" tour in the middle of one trip as a reminder. Not that I don't absolutely adore our invitees and want to share Disney with them. I just don't want to hang every measure of trip enjoyment on them. Way too much pressure.

 

[toniosmom]

It's only been two days since you returned, so you are understandably burned out and disappointed that your family will not be joining you in November. If you still plan to go, then why not do a park-less trip? I was pleasantly surprised to discover that there are so many things to do that do not involve the parks. You might wind up having a great time.

Whatever you decide, enjoy!

 

[Tink-n-Belle]

Yes!!! I sometimes think that We just got back and we are going again so soon. We went in Nov and then again in Feb, but you know what, it was great both times.

Do something different this next time that you haven't done before so that you have something to look forward too. If you like the beach, take a few days and go to VB- its quite nice and relaxing there and totally different from Disney, but its still has the Disney touch!

Take some time off from the boards too, that will make you miss it!!

Have a good trip!

 

[backyardponder]

I don't see VB on your list of places you've gone. You might want to try that for a change of pace.

 

[castleri]

We have three trips planned over the next few months, all with different family. I'm trying not to hang my hopes on our guests because I just don't know how they'll respond to Disney or if our ways of experiencing it are compatible. If anything, I'm kinda afraid I'll be missing the "just us" trip. I even booked a "just us" tour in the middle of one trip as a reminder. Not that I don't absolutely adore our invitees and want to share Disney with them. I just don't want to hang every measure of trip enjoyment on them. Way too much pressure.

We are going next week with DD and 2 DGSs who have been numerous time,. DS and SO and DGD - first trip for DGD and 2nd for DS's SO so this will be interesting. Tonight DH's DD said she didn't think this was going to work so well when we said DS and group want to do water park two days - she hadn't planned on any water park days and figures she can't go to the parks with 2 sons as one wants to ride everything and the other almost nothing. She had apparently planned on us babysitting the one who doesn't want to do anything while she and the other one did the rides. We had already told everyone that we did not plan to be joined at the hip for the entire trip and they are all free to do what they want when they want. I want to "see" WDW through the eyes of the 2 yo who has never been so plan on spending my time with them since I have spent my time with the other two on 6 previous trips. I just hope we can find a happy medium so everyone can have a good time. DS says he doesn't care what he does as long as Alice has fun but he does think she will really like the water parks so that is why he wants to go to each one. Planning trips for family can be such a downer at times. I will be going again the week after Christmas with another group that I know will be no problem at all so I will just keep that thought this coming week.
Will say hello if we see you around the parks next week BroganMc

 

[TLSnell1981]

I remember once, years ago, wondering if the Magic would wear off. As we grew closer to MK....my smile grew broader, my step quickened....and I realized I would never grow tired of Disney.

If you haven't been while the Christmas decorations are up, you don't know what you are missing. The Osborne Lights alone are worth the trip.