help! What would you do?

[stitches of laughter]

Okay, here's my story

I lost my mother on February 20th, 2011. She was my best friend, my travel buddy & the only person who understood and thoroughly encouraged my love for Disney (she also shared that love) So, for her birthday, July 2nd, I was planning on celebrating her life in the one place I knew felt right, Disney World.

My problem: I will be going solo and I have a hard time validating the money I spend on myself. I know I need this and deserve it, and can afford, but I always feel guilty (you know, oh well that could pay for bills, blah blah blah)

So here is what I was thinking, this will be my first ever big girl solo trip"
Wilderness Lodge 6/29-7/5 The tricky part is the 4th. The cost will be 2,370. 81 it will include the DxLdining, which I am absolutely for sure about (the food, of course).

But, I have been thinking maybe six nights is too long (even though I have already planned what I would do each day, there are four parks, a water park I haven't been to and of course, I would be staying at WL so I would need a day for the pool and beach)
But- four nights would be 1,679 at WL (7/1-7/5) but since that is over a holiday, I feel that wouldn't be enough time.


Any input or ideas? Thank you!

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I am very sorry for your loss.
If you have the money, go for it and enjoy!

 

[roydavid7771]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I say go have fun and splurge. Go all out and smile for a straight week!

 

[stitches of laughter]

I am very sorry for your loss.
If you have the money, go for it and enjoy!

thanks!

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I say go have fun and splurge. Go all out and smile for a straight week!

I will do my best

 

[sue_gowin]

I'm SO sorry for your loss.
Absolutely, go for it, splurge, and don't look back. You definitely deserve it, and have a great time!

 

[kaffinito]

I'm very sorry you lost your Mom.

I say go ahead and spend the money since this trip is really about the two of you.

 

[happytexasmom]

Im sorry for your your loss

Dont give it one more thought, just do it and have an awsome time

 

[stitches of laughter]

I'm SO sorry for your loss.
Absolutely, go for it, splurge, and don't look back. You definitely deserve it, and have a great time!

thank you

I'm very sorry you lost your Mom.

I say go ahead and spend the money since this trip is really about the two of you.

Thank you, I feel it as a celebration of her life and how she lives on in mine

 

[tinawv]

I am so sorry about the lost of your mother. I am sure that she would want you to take the trip, and will be with you in spirit.

 

[dizzy203]

I'm so sorry on the loss of your best friend, your mom...I'm sure it's very hard on you.
I agree with everyone else...go for the week and enjoy yourself, I'm sure your mom would want you to splurge on yourself - you enjoy the week and Celebrate your Mom!!!!

 

[Kathkazoo]

I am so sorry for your loss. You need to go and enjoy yourself and honor you wonderful relationship with your mother. She WILL be with you. Be open to look for some signs from her. You just might be surprised.

 

[stitches of laughter]

I am so sorry about the lost of your mother. I am sure that she would want you to take the trip, and will be with you in spirit.

I'm so sorry on the loss of your best friend, your mom...I'm sure it's very hard on you.
I agree with everyone else...go for the week and enjoy yourself, I'm sure your mom would want you to splurge on yourself - you enjoy the week and Celebrate your Mom!!!!

I am so sorry for your loss. You need to go and enjoy yourself and honor you wonderful relationship with your mother. She WILL be with you. Be open to look for some signs from her. You just might be surprised.

thank you all you are all so nice, I appreciate all of the welcoming and encouraging thoughts, it means a lot.

most non-dis-ers are against my idea

I think I may just call Disney right now

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

thank you all you are all so nice, I appreciate all of the welcoming and encouraging thoughts, it means a lot.

most non-dis-ers are against my idea

I think I may just call Disney right now

Non-dis-ers don't get it. Only those who truly love WDW get it!

 

[cbg1027]

I'm so sorry about your mom. I just lost mine on January 9th, so I know how you feel. My mom wasn't really in to Disney anymore, but I 'blame' her for getting me in to it since we took family vacations there every year when I was little.

If you feel like it's too much money, how about switching to a moderate resort? That way you could definitely do six nights...and maybe feel less guilty about the cost?

 

[stitches of laughter]

I'm so sorry about your mom. I just lost mine on January 9th, so I know how you feel. My mom wasn't really in to Disney anymore, but I 'blame' her for getting me in to it since we took family vacations there every year when I was little.

If you feel like it's too much money, how about switching to a moderate resort? That way you could definitely do six nights...and maybe feel less guilty about the cost?

I looked into that, my choice/dream mod is CSR but I priced the difference at approx 200 between CSR and WL. What gets me is the DxL dining, but I'm not giving that up. And, I really, really want to stay close to MK and have a beach. WL sounds like the best option

 

[stitches of laughter]

Non-dis-ers don't get it. Only those who truly love WDW get it!

so, so true!

 

[a1tinkfans]

I am so sorry for your loss

I say, GO, have a GREAT time, EAT, SMILE, Enjoy the trip.. and recall all those past great times.....I have a sneaking feeling that your trip will be quite MAGICAL for you....
Again, so sorry about your mom...as one "Disney Person" to another, yeah, you are so right...some people just don't get it but there's Plenty that do

 

[let'sgo]

It's so tough losing your Mom, I'm sorry for your loss.

And I agree with everyone else. Go and have a great time. I don't think 6 days are too many. You can do something different such as watercraft, miniature golf, spa, Segway Tour or other tour--there's more than just the parks. But just enjoy yourself. Have a great time!

 

[Debbie Jean]

My solo trips are typically 5 nights... and when it's time to come home I always wish they were longer! So I definitely think you will find more than enough to entertain you for 6 days

BTW I have also done the deluxe dining as a solo... makes it easier to do the signitures... and I always get such wonderful and attentive service

I'm so sorry for your loss but what a special way to celebrate your mom and what she has meant in your life

 

[DanielleandBrady]

I am so so sorry for your loss. I hope you decide to go and enjoy yourself. Whatever time frame you decide on will be great!! Just go and have a great time!! You deserve it!!