Horror of all horrors!

[chrissiecutie]

Ha ha! The first time we went to Disneyland when our daughter was little I had to give my husband one of my "airplane valium" . Now it's become our tradition. He's just not a crowd person at all, but wants to make his girls happy so he goes with it. Doctors will give you an rx if you have a fear of flying but not a fear of Disneyland! Funny.
He does love the rides and appreciates all the imagination and creativity in the park, just doesn't like all the dang people. Which truthfully I can understand. I'm super excited about this trip because I haven't been in a long time, but my happy place is Kauai. I would go there 4 times a year if I could.
I have friends that go to DLR every year for a week and spend so much money on the trip. For me that would be crazy. I'd rather spend my time and money going somewhere beautiful and tropical and being immersed in nature. After being on this board I realize my friends that are Disney crazy have a lot of company! That's ok...more power to you!

LOL...my DH just goes to his doctor about a week prior to our trip and gets a prescription for Zanex, it's the same thing as valium isn't it?? He just tells the doctor that he doesn't handle crowds well and starts to get hostile and would hate to accidentally injure someone while on his relaxing vacation to hell. LOL...thank goodness the doctor seems to understand and not take DH too seriously.

Trust me...we are ALL happier this way!

 

[Somegirl]

LOL...my DH just goes to his doctor about a week prior to our trip and gets a prescription for Zanex, it's the same thing as valium isn't it?? He just tells the doctor that he doesn't handle crowds well and starts to get hostile and would hate to accidentally injure someone while on his relaxing vacation to hell. LOL...thank goodness the doctor seems to understand and not take DH too seriously.

Trust me...we are ALL happier this way!

Hmm, we've never asked for an rx for Disneyland, maybe we should try. My DH isn't big on going to the Dr. though so he'll most likely mooch mine. I have to have it to fly. I get so stressed on the way to the airport I make myself sick. My DH is the one of those people that doesn't even look up when the plane hits turbulence, but around a big crowd he gets anxious.

I hope he survives this trip because we've always gone in May while school is in but this time we are going June 21 to 24th. I've heard the first 2 days of our trip will be really crowded. Maybe we'll leave him at the hotel until the APs get blocked...

 

[Mugglemama]

How awful! I feel sorry for those people who don't "get it". Everytime we plan a trip to DL, I have to hear my mother in law say, "You know, your little ones won't even remember. It's a waste of $ to take them when they are too little to have any memory of it". I love taking them when they are small, memory or not, because DL is so magical & real through their eyes.

I used to feel like my MIL thought we were pretty ridiculous for our repeated DLR trips, too.

So this Summer, I'm taking her with us!! Treating her, her husband, and their two grandaughters (whom they've been raising since birth) to a huge Disney vacation. 5 days in the parks! And you know what? I think she's more excited than the kids, LOL!!! I can't wait to see her have a blast!

 

[ACDSNY]

All those that do not like to visit DL need a little more magic and pixie dust in their lives, but they just don't know it yet.

I came home from work today and the first thing my DGS (3 yrs) tells me is..."I want to go to Mickey's House". He has about a six month wait so I think I'll be hearing this for quite a while.

Looks like we have another Disney fan in the making.

 

[tinksdreamwishes]

this thread cheered me up today! hanks disfriends!!!!
I thought it was only me who keeps hearing crap about going to DL from my mom and friends. Sure its true that I have finacial problems, but nowadays who doesn't? I just happen to want to spend all my extra money on a DL trip. Speaking of moms, mine was going to go with us in Aug to help out with an extra room (long story- its somewhere on a thread LOL) but now she says she cant afford it and wont go! WTH !!! But she can afford 2 packs of cig a day and takes her new dog to a expensive obedience school. /sigh. We only see her once a year too, and she is always complaining how her grandkids are getting to old, etc. She is always telling me that I cant afford to go either. which makes me mad.

I also dont get it when people say its a waste of money to take lil kids. When I took my DS who was 1 last year for the first time- watching his facial expressions and seeing the magic in his eyes was amazing!! I teared up from joy on every ride just watching him! I will never forget that memory!

 

[Flitterific]

I can't say that I've had the same experience; the worst I've ever got was "you're going to Disneyland AGAIN?!?" followed by amused laughter. Oh well for those who just don't get it; more room for those of us who do!

Lol...my coworkers say the same thing! But I did manage to convince a few people to go/consider going to DLR. It's kind of cool being known as the Disney Guru at work

On another note, DBF is kind of over DLR as well but I'm glad he puts up with going with me

 

[joeysmommy]

I've never cleared a room, but I try not to talk about it certain company.
My family teases me but then are quick to email me when a friend of theirs is going and they need advice.

I have an extensive Disney T-shirt collection and don't even realize I'm wearing a Minnie Mouse shirt some days until someone comments on it.

 

[PinkBudgie]

My co-worker doesn't like Disneyland and we are pre-k teachers! I thought it went with the job description! We tease each other about it. She must have done something right though, because her college age daughter is as obessed with DL as I am.

 

[chrissiecutie]

Hmm, we've never asked for an rx for Disneyland, maybe we should try. My DH isn't big on going to the Dr. though so he'll most likely mooch mine. I have to have it to fly. I get so stressed on the way to the airport I make myself sick. My DH is the one of those people that doesn't even look up when the plane hits turbulence, but around a big crowd he gets anxious.

I hope he survives this trip because we've always gone in May while school is in but this time we are going June 21 to 24th. I've heard the first 2 days of our trip will be really crowded. Maybe we'll leave him at the hotel until the APs get blocked...

Oh YES! You can totally get meds for Disneyland, we do it every time! Thanks to DH's amazing doctor.

Just be honest and explain the situation. If DH really has problems with crowds, like mine does then it shouldn't be an issue.

BTW, I've become more fearful of plane travel as I get older. My fears come from wanting to make it to my destination alive and not leave my child without a mother. Sadly in the future I see myself forcing DH to take a separate flight then me, that way if one of us dies, DS will still have one living parent. However, it's ok (at least in my rational) for us all to be on the same plane with DS, that way if we go down, we all go together. Crazy, morbid thoughts....yes, get the meds, meds are great...

 

[gr8leg8]

were you having lunch with my mother in law??


The day my husband (unwisely) said to me
"haven't we seen everything at DisneyWorld,
do we need to go back?"

and I (unable to hold back) began to cry,

he promised to never, ever, ever
trash talk Disney in our home...
or when I am within earshot.

My father in law
has AP's for himself, his new wife, and her granddaughter.

I have learned that life is too short to waste my passion on the ignorant.

 

[Stacerita]

Great Scot! And I am not talking about toitey paper either!
Today I found myself speaking with two otherwise nice,interesting women. Then the one lady mentioned Disneyland... I am thinking, yes....
Then I mentioned my Tink earrings.... then they both mentioned that it was years ago, when they last visited Disneyland.... again, yes... thinking I can help to update them..... whoa! Kemosabie..... total wet blanket time instead! For when I said that it was time to return, they both gave a most resounding no, followed by a no way, while they are giving an ugly facial, to one degree or another while shaking their head in the negative... omg! The inhumanity of it all! Anyway.... they did not state why, for at that point they were done with their lunch, when they then got up, and took off. WOW! Do I know how to clear a room or what? I ask ya! I did not even get a chance to find out what their beef is, much less be able to attempt to change their minds! IF I talk to them again, I will try to find out the reason (s) for their irrational behavior! Most shocking really!
Has this sort of thing ever happened to you?

You aren't serious are you?

 

[LifeIsTinkIsLife]

were you having lunch with my mother in law??


The day my husband (unwisely) said to me
"haven't we seen everything at DisneyWorld,
do we need to go back?"

and I (unable to hold back) began to cry,

he promised to never, ever, ever
trash talk Disney in our home...
or when I am within earshot.

My father in law
has AP's for himself, his new wife, and her granddaughter.

I have learned that life is too short to waste my passion on the ignorant.

Very well put!

 

[mariezp]

Gisele, your post cracked me up! Can't say that I have ever been totally deserted during a conversation but, yeah, people do look at me with a puzzled expression when I tell them I am going to DL AGAIN. Don't know why cause I can't think of anywhere else I would rather be! When I tell them we will be there for 2 weeks I can almost see their eyes begin to glaze over!

Sorry never cleared a room lol. However when I told Mom that dd14 and I were going to Disneyland for our birthdays I got the token "AGAIN why do you want to go back when there are so many places to go"?

That's a great question!

Here is my answer

I feel safe at Disney, there is a certain comfort level going back to a place you are familiar with, the world is filled with so much negativity and corruption I can go there and it is my mental health break, I for one feel it is a very good value for my dollar, I just really dig themeparks especially Disney and she replied "the crowds how do you handle the crowds"?

Another great question

Here is my answer

Well Mom on the internet there is this Disney forum made especially for Disney nutjobs such as myself...........thanks to that board every trip is a great trip thats why I keep going back.

Mom: "well it's your money I guess you can spend it anyway you want. You do realize most people go to Disney once or twice in their life and then do other things don't you?"

Me: Wow Mom I really feel sorry for them lol

Wow! I swear you could be my long lost sister! I can relate to everything you said!

 

[canadadisney]

I too have been told, "You are going AGAIN?". But I have just come to terms with some people get and and some don't.
We went when we were younger (about 1990) on New Year's Eve and it was crazy! I have never seen crowds like that ever! My sister and I waited 3 hours for Splash. So now everytime I mention DL my sister screams. She won't even "try" DL again despite my reassurances.

 

[zeitzeuge]

Friends don't get our Disney obsession either. But when they saw our Disney Guest Bedroom that holds all of our collection, they were more intrigued. Or maybe horrified, I'm not sure. Friends just shake their heads and tell us that there's other cities in the US to visit. Which, we make a point to go visit NYC, NOLA, CHI, SF or any other major city for a few days once or twice a year too, just to give us a variety.

BUT, all of our obsession has paid off.

In October, we're taking my partners best friend for the first time. We're taking one of our best friends for the first time. Plus, we're taking my best friend for the 2nd time. He went with us 2 years ago, and he still talks about the best vacation he has ever had....our trip to Disneyland. He's so excited that he's asked me if I've finished our itenerary yet so he can see what we're going to do and when.

People CAN be converted.

 

[drag n' fly]

Gisele, your post cracked me up! Can't say that I have ever been totally deserted during a conversation but, yeah, people do look at me with a puzzled expression when I tell them I am going to DL AGAIN. Don't know why cause I can't think of anywhere else I would rather be! When I tell them we will be there for 2 weeks I can almost see their eyes begin to glaze over!



Wow! I swear you could be my long lost sister! I can relate to everything you said!

Five more days until my next mental health break

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I'm a DL addict, I admit it. In Dec DH told me I could go on a solo vacation anywhere I wanted for a min of 7 days and he would take care of the kids. So guess where I'm going in Oct?? You guessed it DL. In April I found cheap flights to the mouse with Westjet, so DH is going to be stuck with the kids for 9 days, while I'm having fun at the mouse. Our friends and family think I'm nuts for going, as I could have gone alot of other places, but found that I didn't want to spend the entire day flying, and with my bad back was limited to a certain degree how long of a flight it could take. So let CHAOS reign while I'm away. We are taking the kids on a surprise trip to the mouse for 2 weeks in Feb, so since they know that they are going sometime next year, they are not too mad at me.

 

[Gisele]

were you having lunch with my mother in law??


The day my husband (unwisely) said to me
"haven't we seen everything at DisneyWorld,
do we need to go back?"



and I (unable to hold back) began to cry,

he promised to never, ever, ever
trash talk Disney in our home...
or when I am within earshot.

Ah..........

My father in law
has AP's for himself, his new wife, and her granddaughter.

I have learned that life is too short to waste my passion on the ignorant.

I most profusely agree with your statement!

 

[Gisele]

Yes, my tale is but a true one. It took place during a lunch break for a phone sales job. That was another horror! Good thing that I like horror stories.

 

[Gisele]

mariezp....

How awesome a visit to the land for two weeks! Don't forget to stop on by to pick me up, I will be the one sitting on the curb in Petaluma, with a bag or two packed. I will be holding a sign up, so you know it is me, and not just some other pan handler.
Seriously though .... just let me know when to be ready.