Is it just me, ladies . . .

[CamdenLab]

Or do some of you cry during your planning? I'm crying over some of the descriptions, the photos on the boards and, don't laugh, I cry when I watch the Disneyland planning DVD I received in the mail.

I'm actually nervous about going to Disneyland in three weeks (and three days!). I know I'm going to cry when we get to the gates and I know I'm going to cry during the parades and the fireworks. In fact, I think I'll probably cry during the character breakfast, too! I'm a little choked up writing about it.

My DF will probably think I'm nuts and the kids will think something is wrong. I've kind-of jokingly warned them about it and they don't get it. If they notice, I won't be able to stop.

Am I weird?

 

[pinktink83]

A little bit, ya! But thats okay, we wont run you off the boards!

 

[kylieh]

I do. And I had a major cry the other night when the entertainment schedule went up for October.

From the moment I was pregnant I told DH I would need to take the child to DL for their 5th birthday. We were planning on that for last year, but "life happened" and athough we were hoping to go we couldn't. We said last year that we would try again this year for DD's 6th birthday. And with all of these little hiccups along the way, we're still going.

Then when the Ent schedule came out for when we will be there, all of my emotions just came out.

I don't know if I will cry when we are there.

 

[iloveftwilderness]

I don't cry while planning. I just cry when I have to pay From your post it seems like you are really on an emotional rollercoaster. Have you ever been to DL or WDW? Now, I admit that tears have come to my eyes while watching the firework show and while watching my neighbor's little boy (5) that we took to WDW for their first time. I sat next to him during PhillarMagic and his laughs were priceless. He had the belly giggling going! It was worth the whole trip.

 

[avalon451]

You're definitely not weird! It's so cool to see your dreams working out, to get excited about a trip, to think about the magic. Some people just automatically express their happiness with those tear ducts!

Well, ok, I don't, except when I was pregnant and cried at commercials and everything. But my mom and sis are both champions of crying at the sight of babies, sunsets, random songs and thoughts of their kids and grandkids. I was telling my sister about having to put our kitty down (and yes, I was very sad and cried at the vet) and she was in tears in the middle of lunch at Olive Garden!

Although I have to say, DH and I both got a little misty-eyed watching DD5 seeing the DL fireworks for the very first time. Wow, the look of wonder and delight in our baby's eyes! Priceless.

 

[luvsmickey1968]

No you are not weird!
At least I don't think so because I cry when I plan too and when I walk into the esplanade and hear the music, when I come through the gates, when I enter Main Street, when I see the castle, while riding the Mark Twain, during the Parade and fireworks..... Well, you get the point!
I am a big blubber baby too and I don't care because they are tears of joy!
My children joke that I always have something in my eye!

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I cry with the planning dvd sometimes.

And sometimes when I read here of cool things to do.

Ok and everytime I read about a 'wishtrip' or a year of a million dreams win. I cry thinking about it.

Then I tear up thinking about it being my kids FIRST trip.

blah. I'm weird too.

This is big for me too, cuz I am NOT a crier. LOL

 

[wendylady36]

You're not alone! When I plan my trips I try not to think about it too much, because I know I will get choked up!

Once I get there I am SO overcome with emotions, I don't know whether to laugh or cry! Once those fireworks start though, you can forget it, I get all teary eyed.

Disneyland holds so many special memories for me, I love it there. For me, it truly is "the happiest place on earth."

 

[JadeDarkstar]

me to i get so excited i cry only like 33days lol for us

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I already told DH to be prepared for me to bawl when we walk in the gates.

and when we get the kids their first time buttons.

and when the fireworks go off.

and when they eat their first churro.

and when we watch the pixar parade and DS FREAKS because it's Lightning McQueen.

Poor DH. I'll be a blubbering mess.

 

[ColoradoMom!!]

I tear up more as I get older. I think it is just an appreciation of how you have a lot to be thankful for, and ability to take joy in the little things.

When you are younger, you think nothing is ever going to hurt you. Then you have kids, and worry about everything. Now, I am amazed we have gotten this far without any major tragedy.

It is a bit embarassing when my boys will look at me and say, "Mom you're eyes are getting watery."

 

[CamdenLab]

OK, I don't feel quite so weird anymore. I will issue a serious warning to my DF and the kids and then I'll let it flow . . .

 

[RainyDayPixie]

I don't cry planning, but I'll admit I get a little misty when I enter the parks on the first day (and then on the last day!). DL just feels like home!

 

[WA Kay]

Every once in awhile someone’s trip report gets the best of me, watching the Disney vacation planning DVD can make me cry, just thinking about the Lion King parade floats from years ago makes my cry like a baby, and getting through the turnstiles and looking at the Mickey head garden makes me so emotional I can’t talk. But I have to say that the most impossible moment for me is walking under the train tracks, through that little tunnel. I was sure as I got older I would be better able to control that crying but it has gotten worse. My friends and family have been making fun of me for years.

So, CamdenLab, it is not just you.

 

[NicksMommy]

My DS and I go on the DL website for fun, and when he saw the Halloween party advertisement he got so excited! And he was telling me we have to go we have to go! And I got a little teary eyed because he was excited about it in such an innocent way, and it made me realize there will come a time when he won't want to go with his parents...

We have gone to DL and WDW every year until this year we decided not to go because my relatives had decided they weren't going this year, and we all go together as a big group... But we are going to ToT party and Dl for a week anyway!!!!

 

[dizneekrazee]

You are definately not wierd. There are a few TR I have read on hear that have got me teary eyed &/or crying. I dont cry while planning, well, maybe when the numbers come out at the bottom, but I defiantely cry when walking through the turnstiles the first morning, at the fireworks, at the electrical parade (which will not be running again on our next trip ), and when watching my kids expereince some magic (like them on Storybookland, oh my goodness, that really gets me). I remember about 2 years ago we were there for the 4th of July and we watched the fireworks right in front of the caslte. My middle DS was not yet 3, and I cried just looking at him watch the fireworks in amazement. It was priceless

I have not watched a vacation planning video in some time, maybe I should avoid that so I dont cry LOL.

 

[disney-inspired]

I get teary-eyed with happiness!

 

[davidsprincess]

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

I don't cry while planning, but I have teared up during fireworks for sure. That is such an overwhelming and beautiful show. Especially when they have Walt talking. Major tear jerker!

When the Country Bears was still there you would find me bawling inside. LOL Soooo many memories with my Grandma in there. It was like being 5 again when the swinging bear would come down from the ceiling and she's point it out to me. I miss that, but maybe it's for the best, since my make up would be a mess afterwards. LOL

With so many childhood memories, and then watching my own son. Yep, bring tissue! LOL

 

[Mom of three]

This thread makes me want to cry.

In all seriousness...I cry too at just the mere thought of seeing DS reaction and all his excitement to experience something that I was never able to have as a child...a mix of being proud, accomplished and living the dream through his eyes as well as my own.