Well it is with a great sadness that I think my fascination with Disney is not what it used to be. In other words I think I lost the magic.
The other day my wife and I were discussing the budget for our 2006 vacation and after going to Disney for two years in a row, I was kind of luke warm about the idea of going this summer.
A funny thing happened to me last year, I was on some of the rides I went on the year before and felt like "Been there done that" kind of feeling.
I felt like the excitment and newness was gone. In fact at certain parts of the trip I felt like I was just going through the motions. It had nothing to do with the trip, and there were parts that were still cool, but it was more something within me.
I have been such a Disney nut since I was a kid and now I feel like - some of the people I used to get mad at. I kind of feel like I don't need to go again. I seen what I had to see and now it's time to move on.
The only problem is - is that we don't know what else to do and for the money Disney is the most economical and carefree (we don't rent a car and always use Disney Transportation). We stay at the value resorts so it is a pretty inexpensive trip compared to some other vacations. I am not the type of guy to drive very far and I hate renting a car on my vacations. That is what I liked so much about Disney. Once I was there I didn't need to worry about driving or in my case getting lost.
Who knows maybe it is just a phase I am going through, but time will tell. Can someone help me get the magic back.
The other day my wife and I were discussing the budget for our 2006 vacation and after going to Disney for two years in a row, I was kind of luke warm about the idea of going this summer.
A funny thing happened to me last year, I was on some of the rides I went on the year before and felt like "Been there done that" kind of feeling.
I felt like the excitment and newness was gone. In fact at certain parts of the trip I felt like I was just going through the motions. It had nothing to do with the trip, and there were parts that were still cool, but it was more something within me.
I have been such a Disney nut since I was a kid and now I feel like - some of the people I used to get mad at. I kind of feel like I don't need to go again. I seen what I had to see and now it's time to move on.
The only problem is - is that we don't know what else to do and for the money Disney is the most economical and carefree (we don't rent a car and always use Disney Transportation). We stay at the value resorts so it is a pretty inexpensive trip compared to some other vacations. I am not the type of guy to drive very far and I hate renting a car on my vacations. That is what I liked so much about Disney. Once I was there I didn't need to worry about driving or in my case getting lost.
Who knows maybe it is just a phase I am going through, but time will tell. Can someone help me get the magic back.
we do take a break so we can appreciate it more the next time. This year we're heading off to Lancaster. Good luck deciding.
A few months ago, it hit me too. My love for Disney was gone! 
Here's the strange thing though, another poster said to you that after a few years of not being there, you may get the itch again.....well I haven't been since 2001 and I no longer want to go anymore. 
I'm kinda over it you know. I was so looking forward to "honeymooning" in Disney next year after DH and I renew our vows on our 15th, but I decided to go to Stone Mountain GA instead. Economically it's MUCH cheaper for us, about an hour closer, and the kosher eating is MUCH better for us to chose from as where in Disney you have to order in advance and only have a couple offsites restaurants to dine in. 
Who knows, maybe for you after a couple of years away from Disney, you will get the desire to go again, we're all different you know. For me, I'm done....period....and I really am okay with that. I was thinking about doing Universal myself, but again, the kosher eating came into play. I can always just go to a grocery store and buy stuff for DH and I, but every now and then on vacation, I like someone to wait on me you know. 
