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[Mr._The_King]

When we were younger, we would go to Disney with my very funny Aunt. Always in the summer, when temperatures and tempers can be hot. Eventually, we would be in a long line with a family meltdown. As we waited for a ride, you would see a family speaking roughly to each other or having some sort of problem. Of course everyone tries to look the other way. My Aunt would tell us afterwords what day they were on. If the meltdown was huge she would say "third dayers" (meaning three days in the parks). By the time we had been in Disney, sunburned and grumpy, she would point out the happy, skipping families and grumble "first dayers" It never failed to give us a chuckle. I posted this on the tip board because this little joke has always helped when planning a Disney visit. I remember that it is long days and we have to be tolerent of one another.

 

[mkygrl]

Similar to what we do...when we see the ultimate child vs grownup meltdowns we say "only in disney"

 

[dopeynme]

DEFINITELY true about the "third dayers"

In fact, after having a couple of those meltdowns (well, minor ones, but still not necessary, esp on vacation!), DF and I have learned to make day 3 a slower paced, sleep-in kind of day!

 

[mkygrl]

BF and I just stay longer and go slower....to alliviate any evil meltdown encounters! We have been quite successful. Except for the last day meltdown...because we have to leave!

 

[bopper]

DEFINITELY true about the "third dayers"

In fact, after having a couple of those meltdowns (well, minor ones, but still not necessary, esp on vacation!), DF and I have learned to make day 3 a slower paced, sleep-in kind of day!

Exactly! I have learned that we do no more than two full park days in a row! We alternate with sleep in/pool day.

 

[bevtoy]

Thanks for the chuckle! I am going to use that on my family. What a special aunt! I love being with people who can laugh at adversity and inconvienance.

 

[TruBlu]

I must be a REALLY grumpy Mommy. I had my meltdown on day 2!!!