Just wondering....addiction?

[RLRDA]

This is funny...because not long ago I was being flamed for saying I liked the DIS boards for entertainment.

The flame was that I should read a book or watch a movie instead...which is okay I guess, but it was from someone that has been on the boards for 9 years and had over 20,000 posts.

........

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

........

 

[DIZBOUND]

I would say it is a compulsion and an addiction for me. My DH makes fun of me always on the boards, but when we went on our 2nd ever trip to WDW and 1st as a DVC member, he was thanking me for all of the wonderful info and tips I had learned from the boards. Yes, I to have been on every day for almost a year now and do not find me missing a day in the very near future. Thank you all for all of the wonderful info you have given to my family.

 

[UP Disney]

Totally relate to that. If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be on a board every day (usually several times a day) chatting about all things Disney, I'd have told them they were crazy. But here I am!

 

[mykidsintow]

I can't explain it to them. Once you get bitten you bleed Mickey from then on. and boy have I been bitten...

"I bleed Mickey!"

Wouldn't that be a *great* bumper sticker?!

 

[BoosGram]

I would say it is a compulsion and an addiction for me. My DH makes fun of me always on the boards, but when we went on our 2nd ever trip to WDW and 1st as a DVC member, he was thanking me for all of the wonderful info and tips I had learned from the boards. Yes, I to have been on every day for almost a year now and do not find me missing a day in the very near future. Thank you all for all of the wonderful info you have given to my family.

DIZBOUND said it.

Almost the same thing happened to me. DH would come in and say something like, "Oh, you're DISing again!?" But on our last trip earlier this month (also our first as DVC members), he was really impressed with all the knowledge I'd accumulated from participating in the boards. In fact, with a certain amount of pride he'd tell CMs and other visitors that I was his Disney expert .

I think you have to put our "little" obsession under the mostly useful and harmless category. Hey, instead we could be out there backing up sewers, reversing street signs, and stealing everyone's left shoe.

 

[disneymom8589]

The DIS is a great escape from the "real world." If I can't be at Disney at least I'm reading about it!!

Now, all of you who are sick or had surgery...Get Well Soon!!

 

[cncDisney4]

This is where I go to get my "normal" fix. I mean I get on the Dis boards and read about how everyone loves Disney and it just seems normal to me. I have four trips scheduled for this year to WDW (that's the most I've ever taken in one year) and I can't wait for my first trip to start! Since buying into DVC my DH and I just look at those who roll their eyes at our "adoration" (not addiction) of everything Disney and say "hey, we're doing what we love". We're empty nesters now (well, we will be in a few months) and our boys just laugh at us ... gee, I hope it's a good laugh and not a "they've gone off the deep end" kind of laugh ....

Anyway, I had the opportunity to design my scrapbook room now that oldest DS moved out and took the bed that was in our guest room ... now my scrap room. DH did NOT like the colors I first choose so I went with the safe ones ... yellow, red and black ... very Disney. It turned out wonderful and it is just such a cheerful place to be. Well, of course it is cause it's Disney.

No, we're not addicted or obsessed ... we just know what's fun, relaxing and entertaining!

Cheryl

P.S. Wishing you a speedy recovery Diane!

 

[podsnel]

Totally relate to that. If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be on a board every day (usually several times a day) chatting about all things Disney, I'd have told them they were crazy. But here I am!

Ditto! When I wake up in the morning, I rush to see what's new on here- if I go out, I have to check the DISboards as soon as I come home! It IS crazy, but I am bleeding Mickey and I love it! I drank the kool-aid, and there is no turning back. I feel so much better knowing I'm not the only one! This is pretty much the only place I can connect with people who love the mouse as much as me, and I truly enjoy getting to "talk" to everyone around the world about DISNEY.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I'm relatively new to this and it took me a while to catch on to the Abbr. and on how to research things that interest me personally. I, too, now log on every day and during my lunch hour or when I have a little spare time I chat or sometimes just read what fellow Disney Lover's have to say.

I've been going to Disney since it opened and became a DVC Member in 2000 and I love the input, suggestions and the sharing of vacation experiences. I work all year long to earn a vacation and until it's my time to go, I love reading about someone elses memories in the making.

Over the last few months, I've enjoyed the threads from so many of you and I'de like to thank you all.

 

[mello]

First, wish you a speedy recovery Looks like you have a great trip coming up!!

I wouldnt call it an addicition...cause I believe the love of all things Disney and DVC is a positive thing My friends dont "get it"...my DH is starting to!

Dont want to bore everyone with my life story and the Disneyesque parts to it...lol...but..my fae..we were married 5 years ago this year at the Polynesian on June 28...My Dh and I had struggled with pregnancies, our AVa was born June 28, 2006 Her first trip to WDW at 14 mths...once DH saw her having so much fun there...he couldnt sign the DVC contract fast enough Her third trip is in June for her 2nd birthday

Sorry...back to you OP

How neat that your dd was born on your anniversary! That's our anniversary as well! We were at SSR celebrating it June 28, 2006. We're coming up on 22 years this June. I wish you and your family as many years of Disney magic!

 

[mello]

I enjoyed reading your musings. I've often wondered what it is about Walt's creations and his legacy that are so much more magical than the rest of the world. And why only some people "get it". And I worry that those in charge of the corporation today don't have nearly the same qualities that Walt did. But coming here always restores my faith, because even with the realistic views and sometimes negative posts, I think most of the people here share that "it", whatever it is that Walt had, a kind of "anything is possible" kind of philosophy, and that gives this place a draw that's almost as strong as DLR or WDW.

 

[AUdisfan]

Me too! Me too! Me too!

First of all, I wish a speedy recovery to all of you who need it.

Second, I'm another one who is addicted. DH thinks I'm a little nuts, and he doesn't even know how much time I really spend on here getting my fix. I don't know what I ever did before I found these boards. Cleaned house and took care of the kids I guess. There's a lot of monotony to being a SAHM with 2 small children. (Of course, I wouldn't trade it for anything, but still a lot of tedious stuff.) Thinking about and planning the next trip (or 2) and visiting the boards lifts my spirits. Love, love, love my DVC! So thanks to all you fellow DISers who help me out with your wit, wisdom, and insight. You're the best!

 

[Flyerfan]

Anyway, I had the opportunity to design my scrapbook room now that oldest DS moved out and took the bed that was in our guest room ... now my scrap room. DH did NOT like the colors I first choose so I went with the safe ones ... yellow, red and black ... very Disney. It turned out wonderful and it is just such a cheerful place to be. Well, of course it is cause it's Disney.

Great I would love to see a picture of that room. I have a spare room that I want to re-paint and I'm looking for something different.

 

[PhantomBlot]

We purchased DVC a few weeks ago and since I've been on these boards every day, multiple times a day.

Keep wondering if this compulsion will stop...by the looks of other posts...no.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Keep wondering if this compulsion will stop...by the looks of other posts...no.

 

[sajetto]

Keep wondering if this compulsion will stop...by the looks of other posts...no.

Nope, you're doomed