Just not excited! What is wrong with me???

[Kelsie]

Disneyland is my 'Happy Place', I went for the first time at 17 and have been over 50 times since. I can usually never get enough but this time is different. I have 6 nights planned at the Candy Cane the end of July. I'm not looking forward to the crowds, heat, etc but one of the things that really has me down is I'm currently recovering from shoulder replacement surgery due to a bad fall.

I know I won't be able to ride all the attractions and I think I'm ok with this since I've been on them all many times. My DD13 is taking a friend who has never been out of Colorado so that's exciting because I love seeing Disney through the eyes of someone new. We have a day planned in Hollywood because the girls think they are stars and a day at the beach so my DD's friend can see the Ocean. I love the hotel we are staying at and I've planned a night in Vegas (we are driving) on the way there because the girls want to visit the Criss Angel store and a night in a KOA cabin in Utah on the way back so that should be fun.

So why can't I get into this trip?? I am getting better but it's been a long road. I need the time away so not to be excited about visiting my favorite place is just not like me.

I still have over 3 weeks so I'm hoping as we get closer things will change and I'm not sure why I posted this other than just to get it out of my system.

Has anyone else ever felt this way?

 

[JadeDarkstar]

humm idk but here *tosses some pixie dust on* as it gets closer i get more excited. Think about how exciting it will be for you dd's freind and even your dd "I took one my old friend to disney land it was like she had never had so much fun. I was so use to disney from my dad taking me but seeing it though her eyes i was like wow we are so lucky and i was happy we got to take her

Humm make a count down game, ask the girl what it is she realy wants to do. make up a small basket for each of them on the way in the car?
(just trying to think)
listen to disney music

 

[nun69]

I knida feel the same way about my upcoming trip the end of July...I'm excited that we are going with the 2 oldest kids only, so they will get to spend some real family time with just mom and dad, but I am NOT looking forward to the heat and the crowds~but I do need a vacation and I am hoping I will be more in the mood the closer it gets!

 

[Disneyanajc]

Hi Kelsie …it doesn’t sound like you are fully recovered from your surgery…that can take so much out of you…The ‘happy place’ feeling for your trip will come back…Think of all the wonderful sights and sounds…being with your wonderful daughter (I bet she is a star!) I’m sure you are a pro at Disney(ing) taking time just to relax…and enjoy…here’s some pixie dust just for you…
jc

 

[LisainCalifornia]

You know what happens to me every time? I am super excited as I plan the trip, and then as it approaches--I am no longer excited at all. Instead I am a bit worried about different aspects of the trip, and it all seems sort of exhausting to do it.

Then, the day finally comes and I am walking down mainstreet--and that familiar excitement comes back. Once I realize I am having a good time, relief sets in.

With your trip being in summer in the heat and having your shoulder recovery--this may be a slower paced trip for you, and that is okay. You can still enjoy the park and observe a lot. Take some breaks throughout the day and people watch from a shady spot, enjoy the amazing fireworks, shop at leisure in the stores. Adjust your expectations, and you will have an adventure all the same.

Hugs,
Lisa

 

[SmoothDisneyH2O]

I know exactly how you feel. I have a big long family trip planned for mid oct. and I just cant seem to get excited about it. Maybe we need to mix things up a bit more and not go to DL so much. Maybe that would help.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

maybe its all the money issues out there the gas the prices of food all of it adding up. I keep thinking off and on im just crazy we shouldnt go bla bla bla

Then I have to shake my self out of that mood (the way i look at it) I'm useing the extra money i get yearly from my dad being in airforce for 21years. If he were here hed want me to go, he took me when ever he could maybe not disney each time other places to.

But still i just think this is what hed want so keep doing it and my son has a fun time, so even if most the year were on strick budget well once year have a blast in the happyiest place.

I keep seeing all the news and have actuely started saying we deserve these vacations. every one who takes them. Have fun think about all the new things you will teach your DD's friend.
Get lots of pics

 

[Gisele]

I sure am sorry for your injury, that can take energy from a person, in due time I very much hope that your shoulder will be as good as new!
I love your itinerary, it sounds most fun and exciting indeed!.
Be careful of your shoulder, but don't worry about it, or anything else for that matter, because believe you me,worrying has never done anything good for me. Just relax, or at least try to, take deep breaths, that helps me, and if all else fails, I like Valium, seriously, which is a muscle relaxant, just don't drive though, when it reaches its zenith, of effectiveness, for it may make you feel like taking a nap. O.k. so enough drug pushing
I know that sometimes, one can become so excited about something, that it almost seems to tire one out, and perhaps that is the reason, or at least one of them, that when it comes to the actual trip and or vacation, it does not feel quite as exciting, I think we can actually burn ourselves out, at times, to one degree or another, from worrying about x, to dealing with last minute changes in our day, week, etc. life. Anyway, just some thoughts, and hopefully not to babbling.
Have a great time, and enjoy yourself and your company!

 

[Sy-]

Maybe you should try and plan something different! Do you always stay at CCI? Maybe you should try and stay someplace you have never stayed before. I usually stay at the Anaheim Hilton but for my next trip in Oct we are staying at GCH. You can probably guess I'm real excited !!! But anyways maybe you should book a spa treatment and get a good massage on your shoulder! Maybe you should try a couple of different activities... Have you dome the tours like "Walk in Walts Footsteps"? Have you found all the hidden mickeys? Since you can't do all the rides maybe you should get yourself a really good camera (Nikon D300 ) and try taking some photos before your DD gets "too old" to travel with her mom or dad!! You could mix up your routine a little... Do you always go to DL first? Maybe try getting breakfast at DD first then starting your day in DCA.... ya know mix it up a little... Also get your 50th anniversary disneyland CD out and play some music on your stereo... right now... go get it...

 

[Sy-]

Not excited? CLICK HERE!!!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

oh how nice hehe

 

[medievaldave]

not excited because its so hot skin blisters.

 

[avalon451]

Y'know, I'm thinking that it's waaaayyyy too easy to build up your expectations with all the planning we do around here... and then maybe feel a letdown when we're not still bouncing around like maniacs when the time gets close. For me, I planned so much, when the trip finally came, and when something threw us off kilter (DD12 getting very sick during our trip) then it was a huge letdown. On the other hand, we made the best of it we could and still had a pretty good time, regardless.

Maybe it has to do with letting yourself just plan for a nice trip, but tell yourself that it doesn't have to seem fabulous. You don't have to be completely wowed when you go. You know you will have a good time, and you know how to beat the worst of the heat and crowds (yay for getting there early, and taking midday breaks!). So allow yourself to to be ok with just having an "OK" time. You might be pleasantly surprised to get that magic feeling back when you get there. Then again, maybe you won't, but you know you'll still have a nice time.

 

[ACDSNY]

I was the same way last year before our Halloween trip. Within a 30 day time period I fell roller skating and broke my elbow, a week later I had sinus surgery and two weeks later I fell and sprained my foot and ankle. By then I was not feeling well from head-to-toe. The crowds at DL didn't sound like too much fun.

Our trip had been scheduled months in advance to take my nieces 7 & 2 & newphew 4 mos. for Halloween. We ended up having a great time, but I wasn't sure I wanted to go right up until the day we left. I did take my 23 yr DD to help my sister with the kids, since I wasn't going to be much help.

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Corpsebride]

humm idk but here *tosses some pixie dust on* as it gets closer i get more excited. Think about how exciting it will be for you dd's freind and even your dd "I took one my old friend to disney land it was like she had never had so much fun. I was so use to disney from my dad taking me but seeing it though her eyes i was like wow we are so lucky and i was happy we got to take her

Humm make a count down game, ask the girl what it is she realy wants to do. make up a small basket for each of them on the way in the car?
(just trying to think)
listen to disney music

She is right, you need to do some serious Disney Immersion.Watch some movies listen to some music time to start training for your DL marathon! Yep, its all about the pixie dust~ Let JDS be your coach, she seems to have the answers kind of like a Disney Yoda! (Your awesome Jade!)

 

[JadeDarkstar]

aww thanks. I learned from DM and the rest of the dis memebers wh welcomed me with open arms. now I try to help how ever I can tho ty never though of my self as a yoda lol

 

[IASWAM]

When I start to feel the pre-trip blues, I like to visit the DL website to read about all the rides, restaurants, and shows. I also like to listen to the DL podcasts (very informative) and visit the hotel's website that we are staying at to look at pictures of the rooms and hotel amenities. Doing these things usually gets me amped up for our trip.

 

[mariezp]

Do you happen to be on any pain meds? If so, maybe they have dulled your excitement. That's about the only way I can imagine not being excited about a trip to Disneyland!

No, seriously, I bet as the time gets closer you will perk right up. And for sure when you walk through the entrance. After all, who could resist?

 

[Kelsie]

Thanks everyone for responding!

Pain Meds, ME???? Yep, and I'm getting really tired of them but I couldn't get through Physical Therapy and my DEMON therapist without them.

The girls are going to the Jonas Brothers Concert the night before we leave and we are leaving very early so the odds are they will sleep most of the way to Vegas (except to eat). They are so excited!

I decided instead of dwelling on what I won't be able to do, I'm going to focus on doing some things I never really took the time to do on past trips. I may even sleep in a day or two and maybe spend a few hours in the hot tub.

I’m going to force myself to head to the mall today because we need a few things for the trip. Maybe a trip to the Disney Store and their 40% off sale will help!

Thanks again everyone! I'm sure once I get there I will feel differently, at least that is what I'm hoping.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I don't want to be a downer here, but sometimes we do feel like we're just missing something. Before I went off to college, my family went every year from 1988-1992. On that last visit, something seemed to be missing, as if we had gone too much or something crazy like that. So, we decided to go someplace in 1993, ended up with a surprise trip to WDW in 1994, and finally returned to Disneyland again in 1995. The time away really made it special again in our eyes.

I should note here that dealing with the stresses of adulthood has probably cured me of losing that Disney feeling when I'm in the parks since I hold an AP now. However, should I ever reach a point where seeing Sleeping Beauty Castle means nothing to me, than I'll need to do something drastic.