How do I get over the emotions!!!??

[Feelslikeadream]

We are 97 days away from a trip that we have been planning for over 1 year. It will be me,DH,DS's (9,9,5) DD3,Mom,Dad,MIL,FIL. I have only been one other time 11 years ago for HM. His Mom and Dad have never been.

So this is my problem, when I read some of the threads my eyes weld up in tears due to the overwhelming factor of excitement and magic. I am an extrememly emotional person (I cry when I hear our National Anthem, for pete's sake!!) I have watched a few of the videos that some of the DISERS have made. I have to have my tissues by my side. I do not want to embarass my family, but I am afraid I will not be able to control myself. I have already thought about certain moments during our trip, that will probably make me ball. (When my DD see the castle for the first time etc....) Is there any hope for me!!!!! Never in any of my dreams had I ever thought that I would ever be able to go with my parents and his, exspecially at the age all of our kids are at. Is there anyone that direct me to a support group? I hope I am not alone!!!!

 

[Tinkerbell10403]

Ok..one thing I have to tell you:

You are NOT alone!!! I cry reading posts!! I think it is a great thing..it just shows your family how much it means to you. I listen to Live365 Sorcerer Radio, and I always cry when Wishes or Spectro plays. So what if it's lame? It makes me feel SO happy inside, that I cry. One time last December my entire family was standing on Main St. near the Castle, and I began to cry. My parents said "What is wrong? Why are you sad?". I replied "Nothing is wrong. I am just so happy to be here, that's all.". Oh my..I am tearing up right now.

Please don't feel bad for crying.....we all do it!

 

[HockeyMomto2]

You certainly aren't alone. I cried on my last trip when I saw the castle again. I cried watching my boys (10 & 11) wearing Mickey ears through the park and playing with the characters. I sobbed as we left the parks on our last day. I'm sure your family knows and understands. Pack extra tissues and make some GREAT memories.

 

[DJ Disney Kid]

Your already at the support group. This is it!

You think YOUR bad?! Im a 27 yr old male, who is supposed to be hip and cool, yet I cry at Mickeys Philharmagic. Atleast your around family, I go to Disneyworld with my guy friends who aren't as "touched" by the whole experience. Try living that one down!

But regardless, I would NEVER want to get over those emotions. The thought of losing them actually scares me. So I try not too watch youtube videos of Disney and stuff all that much, cause Im afraid it will start to lose its magic.

 

[Friendly Frog]

Add me to the emotional list. I guess we just see the world through "artist eyes" and really feel the beauty and joy in our hearts. Lucky us!

 

[christophfam]

You definitely aren't alone! I'm right there with you. One thing you should be prepared for that I wasn't. Bring along extra tissues for your children too! It never occurred to me that they may need them. My DS who was 7 at the time cried so hard I didn't think he was going to stop. It was our last night and he just didn't want the trip to be over. We must have looked pretty pathetic together!

 

[minkydog]

I have three children and I have never "seen their faces the firt time they see the castle" because my ears are always full of tears My DS20 says I'm an old softie--DD13 just rolls her eyes,"there she goes again" Small World makes me cry,American Experience makes me cry, the castle makes me cry, Spaceship EArth really makes me cry Usually I'm so controlled, but just turn me loose at the gates and the showers start.

My advice: take extra tissues and let 'er rip

 

[rapriebe]

I can't view Wishes without crying. It just gives you that feelin' that is so special. I hope to be taking my granddaughter with us in October and she has not been with us at WDW for 3 years. I know this trip will be very emotional (if she is still allowed to go). However, it's going to be real emotional (for a different reason) if she isn't allowed to go at the last minute.

 

[bluejasmine]

You are in the perfect support group hon! I also cry at everything in WDW! You know what I wouldnt worry about embarressing your family I bet they understand. Just make sure to tell the kids your crying because your happy..lol Go and have a wonderful time!

 

[PrincessMo]

Count me in too. I got married there last December and was finally able to stay at the Grand Floridian for 2 whole weeks...it was just magical. I refused to go up to the check out counter...if I am being honest I got myself a drink and sat in the lobby and cried my eyes out. I feel it every year I go and you just can't help but cry it is just the best place in the world and it makes you feel so happy and have such joy. I just love it can't ya tell. Luckily I get to work from home and have my many many disney park cd's play all day long and certain tracks come on and I just lose it...it's great!!

Have A Magical Day!

P.S. - I wouldn't worry about embarrassing anybody...you never know how they will be either and quite frankly it is nothing to be ashamed of. Tears of joy are a beautiful thing...enjoy your trip and if you gotta cry girl, just go for it!

 

[Karibeth19]

Gosh! Everything Disney makes me cry! We saw The Lion King musical back in June and as soon as they started "The Circle of Life", here came the waterworks. It actually made me mad, because the scene was so beautiful, but I could barely see it because of all the tears in my eyes. So, obviously, I cry a lot at WDW. But, isn't that part of the fun?

And, yes, this is your support group! Isn't it nice to know you are not alone?

 

[PrincessMo]

I can't view Wishes without crying. It just gives you that feelin' that is so special. I hope to be taking my granddaughter with us in October and she has not been with us at WDW for 3 years. I know this trip will be very emotional (if she is still allowed to go). However, it's going to be real emotional (for a different reason) if she isn't allowed to go at the last minute.

I have to agree with the Wishes one. That is where my hubby proposed. We were sitting on that circular bench in front of the castle with a perfect view and after it ended he turned to me and said "will you make all my wishes come true, will you marry me?" I lost it......omg, i am tearing up just writing and thinking about it So yeah, wishes does it to me everytime...even if i am just hearing it on the cd here at home.

Have A Magical Day!

 

[STEAMBOAT209]

Me too, I'm on my lunch break and now I need to go back to work red eyed, and all filled up. Just reading these posts ..... so you not alone....

short story, two years ago DW and I took her mother, 82, she had never been to Disney, she had previously watch our videos, and looked at our pictures.
It would be her first and only time to visit WDW, and we knew this. The entire trip was focused around her and Disney to give her the feeling of why we continue to go back. She had a wonderful time, enjoyed all the sights, shows and espeically enjoyed the Candlelight processional, that was all she talked about after returning home. Now when we go, visiting the areas we took MOM, makes us fill up and remember her even more, all the good times we had, and the ones yet to come. We were so glad we were able to take her.

 

[gems_smiling]

I'm not an emotional person when I'm in front of people but when I'm alone and WDW always brings it out of me. My mum and me did cry at the end of wishes on our last trip (although we both pretended we wernt) and I know its going to be very emotional this time because its been so emotional leading up to it. We were not meant to be going on a WDW trip this year because of the money but i was getting so upset about it that i started crying in front of my mum and was saying how i just wanted to go becuase its so magical. It felt like i had lost someone close to me. Well my mum decided we should just go because you never know whats around the corner. Now we are all so happy and excited that we are going to WDW (even my dad who does not really like it). Feeling emotional about WDW makes it even more magical.

 

[SnwflkCts]

Have you guessed you are not alone .... !

I did not cry but I remember not being able to breathe when I first saw the Welcome to WDW sign (sort of an arch) ... and also when I saw the castle. Main street seemed TOO long at that moment and my DH was sauntering .... sauntering slowly when I wanted to get to that castle as fast as I could!!!!

Cry away ... many will be crying with you ... or at least not breathing.

 

[UKVermonter]

We leave in 11 hours to the magic of WDW and I know when I get there I'll tear up a little and my wife thinks it's good for me to show my emotions, she thinks and I agree that if people don't show their feelings and just bottle them up they might blow up So don't worry about showing your feelings.

 

[Feelslikeadream]

So I posted a thresd to help me find control of my emotions so I will not embarass anyone with me.

I AM NOT ALONE!!!!

I am sitting here sobbing, reading all of your beautiful responses!!!All of you make me feel so sane!!!

Added things to my list:

1.Waterproof mascara
2.Tissues

I know me, and so does my DH and family. They will just have to excuse me, or heck' just join me!!!!!

 

[msmickminn]

Count me in!!

Wishes does it for me as well... along with the first walk down Main street in the morning and of course...seeing Mickey and Minnie.

On our last trip my DS now 20 wanted a pic with Chip and Dale and boy did the tears come when I remembered him as a liitle guy watching The Rescue Rangers every afternoon...


Have a great trip...

 

[jmmelvin]

I have not been emotional in my past, but this past year, I have sudden;y been so overwhelmed with emotion about everything. My husband (emotional guy that cries during movies and songs I usually wouldn't cry during) and Mom (going through menopause) just laugh along with me. I just KNOW I am going to bust out crying when me, DH, DD (turns 4 a week before we go), DM, DFather walk through those gates and spot the castle. I ALWAYS cry now when my daughter says /asks certain things or gets excited about something that I plan for her. I figure, oh well. It is my vacation too, and the first time I have taken my daughter to WDW. My parents took her last year for her first trip.

 

[Harvest02]

Another sobbing Disney person here! I can't help it either. I am very emotional also, but Disney does it to me every time. I could be at Disney, or just home watching a Disney movie with my kids. I don't know what it is that makes me cry, maybe the Disney music? I am just glad to hear I am not alone in this! And forget watching all the movie posts that Disney visitors have made, I need the tissues for sure on this one!!!