Going to WDW next week and not excited...

[Boopuff]

My trip is bittersweet my DD is starting the DCP so even though I'm leaving her in the capable hands of Mickey, I know she won't be able to come home for 6 months..... But.... We are planning more trips!!!

 

[MainMom]

OP-sometimes in life we make these choices (to go on a trip we can't necessarily afford) because we need the brain/stress break. I have never regretted one of those. Take lots of pictures and make lots of memories. Rely on those when you are home and you get the bill(s) and money is tight. No regrets. It all works out in the end.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

I went solo to WDW 7 months after my Mom passed away after a long and hard battle with colon cancer. Yes, it was seven months later but for me it was really too soon. I took the train out to Orlando- I remember sitting in the train station waiting with the heaviest feeling in my heart. Because I was alone I kept a journal for 'company,' and when I read it now it's all about how much I was missing her. I had a good time and I *didn't* have a good time, if that makes any sense. I should have gone with someone else, because I was aware of the empty seats across from me in restaurants too much, and I said "just one" too many times when going on rides. I should say that I lived with my Mom and she was my best friend and I felt her loss keenly in such a happy place where there were so many families. I think had I had other people with me I would have had a better time then.

 

[kandb]

a Debbie downer thread................

 

[kandb]

I went solo to WDW 7 months after my Mom passed away after a long and hard battle with colon cancer. Yes, it was seven months later but for me it was really too soon. I took the train out to Orlando- I remember sitting in the train station waiting with the heaviest feeling in my heart. Because I was alone I kept a journal for 'company,' and when I read it now it's all about how much I was missing her. I had a good time and I *didn't* have a good time, if that makes any sense. I should have gone with someone else, because I was aware of the empty seats across from me in restaurants too much, and I said "just one" too many times when going on rides. I should say that I lived with my Mom and she was my best friend and I felt her loss keenly in such a happy place where there were so many families. I think had I had other people with me I would have had a better time then.

Sorry for your loss. I could understand that trip being very difficult.

 

[monty]

It wasn't a trip to WDW but I did dread going on our last month long vacation to Europe last May. We run our own business and we were heavily in overdraft as our business had not been going well and sales were really down. My DH and I were both really stressed and had been taking things out on each other. A fortnight before we were due to fly out I added up how much we had already paid towards the trip and wouldn't be able to get a refund on and how much we would still have to pay. It was about 50/50. With a fair bit of reluctance we decided to go ahead with the trip as planned......and we had a wonderful time!!

Since we got back two months ago business has really picked up, so much so that the birthday trip to WDW in January 2016 I was hoping for can now go ahead.

I hope you too can put all the anxieties away when you get to WDW and have a great time and when you go back home things won't be nearly so stressful.

 

[Rosebud123]

We got back one week ago today and I'm still trying to recover! It was not a relaxing vacation for us, but fun. And I was feeling exactly like you are the weeks leading up. Almost dreading it. I'm glad we went though. For us it was a "wish" trip. My husband has stage 4 cancer and an organization paid for a good part of our trip, for him to make memories with our children. Our youngest is 3. It was his first trip to Disney and I'm not sure we will be able to go back so we were glad to have the opportunity to experience Disney with him. He had a blast. We all did.

My advice to you is forget the neighbors, forget the cost (hard I know) you go and have a great time,make amazing memories with your family. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. Money can be wasted and replaced...hakuna Matata!

I hope your family had an amazing trip! How awesome of that organization to do that for you guys.

 

[Iggipolka]

Never thought this thread would have so many replies. I appreciate those who can relate & who have been supportive.

We told our girls two days ago & mostly finished packing today. One more day of work & then we're on our way.. I found my happiness & excitement oncewe told the kids & my 6 year old couldn't stop dancing in excitement & my three year old asks every time we get in the car "We go Disney now?"

This trip is about our family & coming back together to support each other, love each other & stay strong during the tough times. It's not an ideal time financially to take this trip, but is is the right time emotionally.

 

[kandb]

OP, sometimes it is great to "get away from it all" and have a distraction. Hopefully when you get back you will feel a bit better about your situation. I work for the government and have a case that I am involved in which is a situation between 2 neighbors and the courts have a mediator that is going to meet with both sides to try to settle their differences. Maybe something like that will help in your case.

 

[Sparkly]

I hope you have a good trip OP!

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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[Angel Ariel]

Have a fantastic trip, OP!!!

 

[ArwenMarie]

We are leaving Saturday and I am getting to the point where I am regretting planning it. All of the laundry and packing, ugh! But once we finally get in the car to the airport, I know I will be happy.

I hope you have a great trip OP. I have a feeling you will.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

We used to visit 2-3 times a year, but moved here. It is a much better experience without all the stress, and feeling like we need to do everything. I was a little afraid it would no longer be special, but I still love it just as much.

Yep yep yep. Went to two parks this weekend ourselves. Even in the rain. We just love it! And we get to meet so many new people from all over the world. There is enough here already and plenty coming that keeps it full of variety and it never becomes hohum or stagnant and more is on the way (if we ever live to see it!)

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Never thought this thread would have so many replies. I appreciate those who can relate & who have been supportive.

We told our girls two days ago & mostly finished packing today. One more day of work & then we're on our way.. I found my happiness & excitement oncewe told the kids & my 6 year old couldn't stop dancing in excitement & my three year old asks every time we get in the car "We go Disney now?"

This trip is about our family & coming back together to support each other, love each other & stay strong during the tough times. It's not an ideal time financially to take this trip, but is is the right time emotionally.

Love this!!!

 

[dtoren2033]

I am currently going through a custody battle, in school fulltime, and I walked out of a horribly awful stressful job last week. I think the only thing helping my sanity right now is counting the days till Disney. While I am not having the same feelings as you, I can totally relate to feeling so overwhelmed with everything going on. I don't know what advice to give to help you find the magic, but I hope when you arrive at WDW it appears for you, and y'all have an amazing time and get a break from everything you've had to deal with recently

 

[Grumpy92]

Make sure to take some time out to just enjoy being together. Try to find some relaxation time away from the parks hussle and bussle. That's when it means the most. Too many times it is what I call the Disney marathon, trying to get everything done, meet all those ADRs and FPs and guest don't take some time just to enjoy. We go over to EC and get a nice refreshment, sit outside and people watch while we have great conversations. I make time to enjoy the resort we are staying at, just sitting by the pool.

 

[JohnstonMandy]

I'm so very sorry that you are having such a hard time. I hope things get better soon, and quickly!

As for me - we leave in 33 days. I have been putting together a pile of stuff that is coming on the trip with us and I'm probably more anxious at this point to have that pile gone than actually go on vacation, and I am SO excited to go on vacation! We did a serious purge of our belongings a year ago and I like our simplified life...that pile of stuff is freaking me out. LOL

Best wishes, and I pray that you get a huge load of pixie dust upon your arrival!!

 

[Huggups]

I've never dreaded going to Disney but it's the getting there and back part that stresses me out. Been there so many times, that once I'm there I feel like I'm home.

 

[gdrj]

We certainly need something good right now, so I'm holding out hope that watching the joy on the kid's faces will balance out the stress and strife of all the planning and FP+ hassles etc etc.
Thanks again and Mammato2cutekiddos - hang in there. You've certainly had a Very rough time.

Easier said then done but once you are there relax and enjoy. Don't over schedule just decompress. While at WDW roll with it, and enjoy the kids. Not that you are saying this but if you go into most things thinking you won't enjoy-it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
Sending pixie dust to you and your family.