Inspired by "that horrible feeling" ...

[grinningghost]

...anyone give up on WDW altogether because they can't take that "horrible feeling" when leaving?

Or, do you still go, but start stressing even before you go on your trip - knowing the "horrible feeling" WILL come eventually?

 

[tinkfan2005]

It's kind of like the saying "It's better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all"
It's better to have visited WDW and been sad coming home, than never to have gone at all!

 

[tink76]

I always still go. The time there is worth the sadness when you leave. However I do seem to obsess over how much time we have left etc. My goal for our trip at the end of the month is not to think about the fact that we will be leaving instead just enjoy the time there and start planning for things I want to do next time.

 

[cleo]

We bought a house 3 minutes outside Disney. That helped.

 

[GEM]

Honestly, I don't really get that horrible feeling. I don't dread leaving or anything, because I know we'll be back soon. I guess if it was a once in a lifetime (or once every 5 years or so) trip for us, then I would feel differently. I know,though, that I'm going to go right home and start planning another trip, so I don't feel too bad about leaving. I definately don't let it ruin the fun of our last few days at Disney!

 

[marathonmommy]

Owning at DVC helps. I know I will always be able to come back "home"!

 

[threeboysmom]

That would be me!! I haven't given up on WDW, but I am stressing already over my upcoming trip. Just knowing that LAST DREADED DAY is almost upon me is SO depressing............and I haven't even left yet!! I think I need therapy!

 

[lovethattink]

We moved close by. We still stay on propert frequently. It's always sad to check out. However, it's great to know that we can hop in the car and be back with in an hour or so.

 

[sarhenty]

Owning at DVC helps. I know I will always be able to come back "home"!

I totally agree. Its like being on medication, you need to have it to survive!

 

[grinningghost]

Now, if I could only talk DH into DVC...

 

[MonkeyPants]

I do hate that feeling of seeing people checking in as I am checking out...but that feeling isnt enough to stop me...I just console myself in knowing that I will one day return!!

 

[SEC]

I used to feel that way, but we have been DVC members now for 5 years, so now I don't have that feeling because I know I can go to Disney until 2042! Now I am just a "pointalochoic" according to my husband, because I always want to buy more points to stay longer or go more often. We are getting ready to go for 17 nights during Food and Wine Festival!

 

[Lizzybee]

I'm pretty resourceful so I'm sure I'll figure out ways to take my kids to WDW in the next year or two. We just got back and at first I was checking out info for maybe a quick surprise Christmas trip, but I have pretty much put that idea to rest. Maybe Christmas 2006 or 2007. I think coming to the DIS and "being a part" of others trips and joys helps. Oh yeah and I got tix to see Disney on Ice! As a divorced (still single) Mom, I have always said I won't marry someone who doesn't love parties (not drunken ones, like kids bdays) and holidays. Now, I've added to that part "and he should at least like Disney, preferably love it". If I ever take out a "singles" ad, it will probably mention Disney. Instead of "Do you like Pina Coladas..." mine would go like "do you like Mickey and Minnie..."

 

[LadyDulcinea1]

I do get that terrible jealous feeling when I see new people checking in, but its not enough to stop me from going, b/c then I would never the great awsome feeling of being there! It seems to be worse for me b/c I never know when I'm gonna go next! Alot of the time I tend to be the one obsessing with thinking, "oh we only have 4 days left" but this last trip I forced myself not to do that and I think it helped me have a better time!

 

[nluvwithmickey]

That would be me!! I haven't given up on WDW, but I am stressing already over my upcoming trip. Just knowing that LAST DREADED DAY is almost upon me is SO depressing............and I haven't even left yet!! I think I need therapy!

I was exactly like you before I left for disney last July. We spent 13 days in WDW and DH thought I would be sick of it after our trip....NOT! I am now into the worst Post Disney blues ever! And this has been our 4th trip. I really beleive that the only way to get over it is planning another trip ASAP....Unfortunately it is not always possible financially....

When we got on DME bus on our way back and we watched the little movie shown on the screen and Mickey started singing: Now it's time to say goodbye to all our family....M-I-C-....see ya real soon! K-E-Y why? cause we love ya!!! I started bawling.....

Can I join you in much needed therapy?

 

[PortieOwner]

I don't get that feeling (and it's been a long time since I went to WDW). I don't like being away from home or work, and I am so exhausted from my scheduled 15-hour Disney death marches that I am ready to go home and relax by the end of my trip. Last trip down we drove (that was sort of dumb) and I was so tired that I had to stop within an hour of getting on the road home for a nap, and had to stop again for second nap late in the trip home. The 13-hour drive turned into a 17-hour drive.

 

[Tinkerbell10403]

I'm 19...and when I was younger my family would go to disney around once every 3 years. I know the feeling you get on the final day...knowing you have to go back to your normal lives at home. I stress over how many days we have left, too! Well I have been dating my boyfriend for around 2 years now. We share the same love for Disney...and have started to plan our own trips to the World. We took one last Thanksgiving..and will be going again in 4 days! Over the trip...we would usually talk about what things we would like to do next time, and what hotels we want to stay at. Last time we stayed at the All Star Movies...and this time we will stay at Caribbean Beach. If everything goes according to plan...we will be able to stay at a Deluxe next time we go! But hey we are college kids...Anyways, the point is not to be sad when you are about to leave (even though that may be close to impossible) but to start thinking about your next adventure there. I'm pretty lucky...not only am I going in a few days...but also in December for a surpise Christmas family vacation...but again in March. But when I'm there...I will not take for granted I am going back so soon. I will pretned like I won't be coming back so I can be presently surpised. Oh..and the DIS helps alot to feel connected to Disney even when you are not there!!!!