Just got back and ready to go again

[JJ&JSMOM]

How often do you go to disney? I know it all depends on each individuals' situation but we were thinking in a couple of years. What do you all do when you get back? How do you get back into normal life? I'm having a real hard time. Been back 5 days now and this is really hard. I really don't know what to do. I spent so much time planning that now that we're back - its like now what do I do! The everyday chores and projects seem so blah compared to disney I don't want to do them (but I do). The kids' rooms need painting and redecorating, actually the whole house does .

Aughhh I want to go back!!!! Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Disney Fool]

Don't you know the secret? It's why we're all here....as soon as you get home, you start planning for your next trip! Happy planning! (by the way, with an AP, I manage 3 trips a year)

 

[Dusted]

That's right! Plan another one, no matter how close or far away you have to do it!

Research, play, chat, and have fun until that date comes!!!

And, scapbook your photos, rewatch your video, etc....

Read the Trip Reports - they always bring me back.

It's hard to make your own breakfast in the morning and make your beds, after you come back, I know!

 

[bleeps]

You made me laugh, only because I know EXACTLY how you feel! After our very first trip, we planned our return trip during the plane ride home! My DH has literally booked our return trips with hours of walking in the front door from the trip we were just on. And it is hard, not having all that fun "work" to do!

I agree with everyone else who says just go ahead and start planning/researching, even if you don't know exactly when you'll return.

 

[mom22boys]

I thought we would be the family that went only once every couple of years. So much for that thought! We are already planning our May 2008 trip and tentatively talking about Thanksgiving 2009. I am constantly dreaming, I mean planning trips, about Disney! Sometimes I think I should be DisneyDreamin' but that username got snatched up before I joined the boards!

We have had a particulary hard week this week (see my signature) and I sware dreaming about Disney and planning something positive for our family to enjoy together is what is getting me through it. I won't try to explain that to anyone who isn't as in love with Disney as I am. I know most people would question why a woman in her thirties would find such comfort at WDW, but I know all of you would understand! There is just something about escaping the real world and spending a week in the magic with your family that I can't put into words. Some people get it, some people don't. I am sure some families go and just see WDW as another theme park. I am glad my family is one of the ones that gets the magic!The togetherness we share at Disney is priceless.

OP, just keep dreaming along with us. You will get through your post WDW withdrawal; it just takes a little while. Feel comfort in knowing we all know what you are talking about. You are not the only one. So glad you experienced the magic.

 

[dydo2424]

and it's been almost 2 MONTHS!! My husband had mentioned to my sister that he didn't know what he was going to do with me after the last trip was over. Planning it was the happiest I had been in a long time! And now my DS who is 7 is my little partner in Dis -non-crime. We found out yesterday that our neighbor is going (with her 40 year old daughter - just the 2 of them) and we both got WHINEY!! And I did really well staying away from the boards for about 10 days and now here I am again! I don't post much, but lurk often. Of course that means that I am just dying to plan another trip. After our last trip we had 4 days until school started so that snapped me back into reality!

 

[beroh2253]

We (me and DW) were at WDW just 1 week ago. I know the pain of being back to work after all that planning. But while there we booked the bounce back w/free dining next Sept. for a week
And with my oldest going to graduate this year from college my DW thought it would be nice if the (4) of us would maybe all go down together this June like we use do do every year before DD19 and DS21 were off to college. Sort of our last vacation together before DS is off to the working world. So maybe 2 trips in 2008?
And the new planning has begun

 

[TeddyToo]

Mom22boys: I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl. Leaving our 2 behind is the only drawback of vacations.

I'm with the rest of you struggling to get back into real life and have decided to go ahead with planning for '09. We had originally thought in 4 years or so with the extended family but don't want to wait that long. With DD11 I don't want to miss out on the blast we had together for those 8 days. Memories will mean more than a large retirement account. : Besides she promises to make lots of money, let me and her dad live in her mansion, and hire us a butler....in Orlando of course.

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

We were still at WDW when I started telling my husband that I wanted to come again. We had such a wonderful trip that I can't wait for more! We are looking at going next September, but then I'm sure it will be a few years after that until we go again.

 

[lustergirl]

know the feeling of postpartum disney depression- ha!! There is nothing like planning another trip to get your mind off of not being in disney.

 

[roselark]

I too am wondering what I will do after this trip. I have been obsessively planning it since May (and informally planning since our last trip). Unfortunately, DH is not willing to take a trip every year, though he told me to go whenever I wanted. ;p I am considering a short solo trip next year...

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

We have had a particulary hard week this week (see my signature) and I sware dreaming about Disney and planning something positive for our family to enjoy together is what is getting me through it.

Oh I'm so sorry about your loss. She was lovely. We lost our newfie on July 24th of this year and I know what you mean about needing something positive to look forward to. Maybe thats part of my problem its time to face it. Thank you for your advice and I hope you and your family are doing ok. It does get easier but you'll never forget and nor would you want to. Take care !

 

[mom22boys]

Mom22boys: I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl. Leaving our 2 behind is the only drawback of vacations.

Oh I'm so sorry about your loss. She was lovely. We lost our newfie on July 24th of this year and I know what you mean about needing something positive to look forward to. Maybe thats part of my problem its time to face it. Thank you for your advice and I hope you and your family are doing ok. It does get easier but you'll never forget and nor would you want to. Take care !

Thank you both for your kind words. Cadi (pronounced "Katy") had a good life. When we went on vacation, she did too. She would either come with us or get a trip to Grammy's house. Cadi only saw the inside of a kennel one time. She was a very loved (or as DH would say spoiled) dog.

 

[DisneyLover75]

You made me laugh, only because I know EXACTLY how you feel! After our very first trip, we planned our return trip during the plane ride home! My DH has literally booked our return trips with hours of walking in the front door from the trip we were just on. And it is hard, not having all that fun "work" to do!

I agree with everyone else who says just go ahead and start planning/researching, even if you don't know exactly when you'll return.

My thoughts EXACTLY! LOL! I do the very same thing! We talk about where we're going to stay next time, and what time of year, where to eat.. all that stuff.. ON THE PLANE RIDE HOME! HAHAHAHAHAHA

So yeah.. it's always sad to leave Disney and come home. It's really hard to go back to the everyday minutiae of life.

But hanging out here has certainly helped the time to pass, being able to talk about everyone's stay and swap pics and ideas about activities and what not to miss.

This is certainly helpful.

But I'm with ya. I wish we could never leave!

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

We were actually talking about going again in 2 years when DD2 is a little older so that she will remember the next trip. It seems so far away its depressing. Finances are really tough right now so I'm not sure if we could afford the Poly again but we could try somewhere else. Theres 5 of us so that effects things - 1 room at a deluxe, 2 rooms at a moderate or value, or I guess the ASM suites might work too (if I can convince DH).

Another concern is taking DS8 (10 at that time) out of school and DD5 will then be in school as well but I would be ok taking her out as she would be only in 1st grade. I do know the next trip I'll book myself - loved my AAA agent but I know what I want & where I want to go now so I'd like to do it myself. Thanks for all the suggestions - I guess I could begin planning our next one as long as it doesn't depress me more. Thanks!

 

[DVC Grammy]

One of the main reasons we became DVC members was so that we could go more often.
A "bonus" side effect was knowing that no matter how many years we go in the future, we won't have to worry about resort prices anymore!

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

One of the main reasons we became DVC members was so that we could go more often.
A "bonus" side effect was knowing that no matter how many years we go in the future, we won't have to worry about resort prices anymore!

Thats a good point. Maybe someday we can check that out. Seems like an expensive venture but I'm sure we could get our money's worth out of it!

 

[klmall]

I can really understand what everyone is saying here. For many trips I truly thought I would sink into despair after a visit to WDW. It took me years to figure out, that for me I needed to have a big something to look forward to, to plan for in my life at all times. Many times that was Disney but sometimes it was a family trip elsewhere (including Disneyland).

I've found that I'm truly happiest when I have something big to research, plan for and as well as think about each night before I go to sleep. So, to ease my post-Disney depression and make my life work, I usually already have another trip or event on the horizon (usually distant). Right now I am helping a group plan a big rafting trip out west for summer 2008 and that is something I really want to go on as much as seeing WDW! I guess what I'm really saying is that I finally figured out for me it isn't so much heart-wrenching pangs for WDW as it is a need to have something to have to look forward to in my life! Works for me!

 

[Artoo]

I TOTALLY know how you feel! I just got back not even a week ago and am already looking forward to putting up the next trip countdown in my DISboards signature (for Sept. 2008).
When I was a kid, we would go once every few years. Then there was a 12-year period when I did not go at all. After our last trip, I am going to try and make it every other year, if not every year.
Coming back home and getting used to reality is a bit tough, especially since it was our Honeymoon! I think DH is not as excited as I am to get back to WDW, but he said he'll go on any trip that I go on, so.....
Planning the next trip definitely helps keep the Disney magic alive.

 

[BreezysMom]

I just booked us last night for a week in December 2008! I can't wait to go back to the Poly.

We too lost our precious dog Bailey only 20 days before we left for our trip this year. We were devastated but it sure helped to know that we were heading to the happiest place on earth!! Disney sure does help cure what ails you!