How do you get WDW out of your head vent

[jndmommy]

Let me start this off by saying I am a teacher who savors everyday of my summer vacation. That being said, our vacation to WDW isn't until 8/15. That is my anniversary and dd's 5th b'day. I love having everyday off with no obligations to do. Its wonderful spending more time with my kids and dh.
Today we went shopping at the Disney Store for our obligatory Disney clothes. Some think I'm nuts, but I like having us dressed "disneyesque."
Of course, spent more than I should have. These disboards, disney clothes, the new disney mobile phone, disney stuff and thoughts etc. are on constant replay. How do I stop thinking about this vacation numerous times a day? I don't think I had the Disney "bug," this bad last year. I guess because it was such an amazing trip last year, that I can't wait for it to start again. With all this said, all of these Disney thoughts will cause my 2 month vacation to be gone in minutes. My dh doesn't want the summer to rush by either, b/c our dd will be going into Kindergarten. I need to replay that 80's commercial over in my head, "Calgon take me away!" I gotta find a good book to read until then. Well everyone, thanks for the vent. See you fellow August disers down there.

 

[thunderbird1]

I'm with you. I just can't stop planning! I seriously have to cut down on my DISboard time. It's an addiction, it's insane, and I can't stop checking it. Then I end up spending an hour on it every time I do. And there's so much I want to do this summer. When I figure out how to stop obsessing, I'll let you know. Until then, I'll be here if you need me. Literally.

 

[jndmommy]

You're so right, this is addictive. I mean look how quickly I am replying b/c I constantly check back on this site. It really is an obsession. I am micro planning minute by minute the entire vacation. Triple checking my adr's, especially the character meals. Even though, from experience I know nothing will go exactly as planned. Ah well, I am pulling myself away from the computer to go to bed. Thanks for the laugh.

 

[MissMichelle]

It rally is an addiction huh??? I am either here, on the AOL Disney board, TGM boards, or reading things on the main Dis page...I am shopping like a nut, talking like a nut, and planning like a nut! THIS vacation (second to WDW in 6 months) is supposed to be really relax and chill out time, but it is making me crazy! HAHA

 

[PottersMom]

I "caught the bug" on our last trip before our wedding. We decided spurr of the moment to take my then DFi mom and brother to WDW.THey are from the Czech Republic so this truely was a once in a lifetime thing for them. The problem was we could only go for two days because it was right before the wedding. Apparently I gave the impression that I am a "control freak" because I planned everything down to the minute. They totally don't understand. First of all there is so much to see and do- there is no way to tackle it in two days. Plus they had no idea about the walking. Whatever- now all I want to do since is go back- and I havn't stopped planning at our honeymoon in Oct. Should we join DVC- should we get annual passes? Are we going abck for our anniversary? How about a family reunion in '07? ORdered matching sweatshirts. And NOW i found this site. Is there any hope??
P.S. jndmommy- I work in a bookstore- if you need any suggestions let me know. I find Harry Potter is always a good choice for a true escape- you can read them over and over b/c they are like movies. But I have a lot of other adult suggestions too.

 

[PottersMom]

oh and yes, that is how I got my username- but Potter is my Dog. He is a doxi-****, (I call it anyway, dachsund/cocker spaniel). He has messy black hair just like Harry.
Am I trading one addiction for another?

 

[MouseTriper]

Okay wow, I have to admit I am in the same boat as you guys. I am very new to the DISboards and have posted just a couple things. However, I must say that I truly can not get my upcoming WDW vacation out of my mind. I know I am already driving my husband nuts. We are going in December so I have a lot of time to think about all this. This will be our first trip with our two year old daughter, it's a celebration of her adoption!!!

The real question is can we "really" get Disney off our minds?? I think not! Hahaha.

 

[daisyduck123]

Hi!! Another teacher here!! I've got the same bug that's bitten you! We also had an August trip planned, but recently canceled it. That's ok though. We pulled DD11 & DS8 out of school for an 8 day trip last January & pulled them out again in May for a 9 day trip! We had a great time!! I'm trying to decide when we should go again, sometime during the school year.

I am also savoring everyday of summer vacation. It won't be too long until we're back in our classrooms. I wish you a great trip & your DD a wonderful year in Kindergarten!!

*BTW, we wear matching shirts too..each day of our trip. We've got about 8 different sets of matching Disney shirts.

 

[scuba girl]

I have been planning this trip for months and I too can't get it out of my head. On my drive home from work I play my trip day by day in my head. I have everything planned down to the restaurants and when we hit the various rides in the parks to maximize our enjoyment. Sounds crazy but I love to do it. I try to read everything and now I just found out about the boards and I'm hooked. I hope to meet DISers there and I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

 

[briar*rose]

I'm having the same problem. I started counting and planning in March of 06 at about 200 days....I'm now at days 69 and ever since oh, day 100 I've been DRIVING MYSELF CRAZZZZZY.

Last year was the first trip that I paid for and went on by myself (and by "myself" I mean me and the boyfriend).....and we're going with some Disney-First Timers this year (which makes me that much more exited) and I JUST CAN'T KEEP IT OUT OF MY HEAD. I joined these boards because I had a question about waitlisting at the BWV and now I visit everyday and barely get any work done at work!! Darn Yous!!!

I look at my stuff: my itineratry, the Birnbaum Book, the photos at Deb's Disney Site, other Disney sites...etc, etc....almost everyday. The DB (darling boyfriend ) says "Oh forget about it" ..... that's SOOOO much eaiser said then done. I'd "like" to forget about it until about day 15 when I can actually start doing stuff that will benifit my vacation (packing etc) but like I said, so much eaiser said than done......

.......I wish I could hibernate because any more....and my head may explode.

 

[TigerKat]

DH and DS are excited about our Nov. trip, but they think I'm obsessed - DH would like to know the number to call DIS anonymous - I am so there!!!!

 

[luvpoohbear]

Well, thank goodness I am not the only one!!! I can't stop thinking about our trip either!!!

I had to go buy another Birnbaums guide (2006) the other day, because the one I have is 2 years old!!! (not much has changed)

I also bought the WDW Trivia books and The Hidden Mickeys book, just so I could do something else besides sit on this computer and check the Disney Boards all day!!!

I am a substitute teacher, presently in college to be a teacher, and believe it or not, I am ready for school to start so I can go back to work!!! I need to do something else so I am not wishing the time to go by. I should be studying, but I still can't stop thinking about WDW!!!

I don't want to rush time either, because I know that that week in WDW will fly by, but I am so darn excited that I can't stand it.

Thanks for letting me know that I am not the only one who is like this. I will have to show this thread to DH, so he can see that I am not the only one!! To be honest I believe that he is really a CDL!!! (Closet Disney Lover)

 

[mickeyfan2]

Once WDW gets into your head you can never get it out again. The best way to deal with it is to plan another trip.

 

[Harvest02]

Yes, another addict here! We went to Disney about 4 weeks ago, and I truly have the "bug" now! It was the first time we took both of our boys, and I guess seeing their eyes widen when they saw everything really got to me. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get Disney out of my head! I was already planning our next trip before I got back from my last one! I am on these boards constantly, and read and re-read my Birnbaums guide during breakfast! My husband thinks I am crazy! "Why are you looking at that again?" But, if I can't plan the next trip, then I have nothing to look forward to, right? Glad to know I am not alone in this obsession!!!

 

[Deebo]

Add me to the list of people who share this affliction! I too am a teacher, and I hate to wish my glorious summer away, but I'm so anxious for the Disney magic to begin that I can't help it. I need to go 'cold turkey' on this board so that I can get something productive done.

 

[MEK]

OK - I've got it, too. I could sit and read these boards for several hours at a time. Thanks God I work all week long and can't access them from work (it's a restricted site). As soon as I came home from last August's trip I started thinking about when I could go again. When a friend of mine from work decided to rent DVC points for November, I was sooooo there. I had my flights booked in February. When the free dining promotion was announced, it took me all of 3 weeks to rationalize another trip. Now I am planning for August and November. I feel so blessed to have 2 trips in the wings. But it scares me that I may never break my obsession with Disney. I don't want to vacation anywhere else and that is crazy. The exception - We do take winter ski trips to Colorado and Utah.

I am still trying to figure out what it is about Disney that is so damn addictive. It's especially wierd for me since I was worried to go the first time because I hate crowds. Go figure!

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[scuba girl]

Ever tried going on google maps and zooming in on WDW by satellite? Now that was fun. I saw my hotel and pool, where the sea racyers were, check out the crowds around POC ride at MK and Main street. Check out Epcot and also BW to see what was happening. I think next I will check out the waterparks and get a better lay of the land. An aerial view really helps. now I believe when you zoom in it is a snap shot but if you time it ride you might get an aerial view of a parade. I think I might try that.

 

[ougrad86]

The satellite view is a picture taken and loaded on the site. It is not updated in a timely fashion. When I check out AK, I still see Everest being built.
Still love to look at it tho - I did it before we went, and I've managed to look a few times since we got back, but Live Local doesn't seem to work right, and they cut out our access to Google Earth at work because of bankwidth issues.
Would be great if it were live, and I could see people streaming in and out - but then I would miss it even more...

 

[IWANNAGOBACK!]

Oh my gosh I hear ya!!! I can talk Disney 24/7, at work (nursing administration) if anyone is even thinking of going to WDW my office becomes Disney plannig central! My ears go on and I help staff plan their WDW getaways The fact is I'm reading the Dis now and I'm at work!!!
Happy Planning!

 

[Dis31]

Thats exactly why I can't plan my vacations to far in advance, I wish away the time untill we're back in disney!!!