Leaving Friday morning-How come I don't feel excited?

[Carrieberry]

Ok seriously what is wrong with me?? We leave Friday, we have been planning this for over a year. Everything is al paid for, spending money SHOULD be enough (does anyone else worry about this one?) and we are practically packed BUT....I just don't feel like it is right around the corner. Is it weird? Does anyone else feel like this? Is it just the travel stress? Why do I feel this way?

 

[susy]

Carrie,

It is perfectly normal. You are experienceing the pre-trip blues. It happens to me EVERY trip. Mine usually lasts until I wake up the next morning there. I go to bed my first night at disney feeling very overwhelmed and homesick. It goes away the next morning. I also have trouble sleeping that first night. I always try to bring a small humidifier-it keeps the room from being stuffy and the hum keeps outside noise away.

 

[GRAYWIFE]

I go thru this every trip:

About two weeks before we leave until the moment I walk out of my office to tell the receptionist I will see everyone in a week...I am a wreck. I start wondering why I planned another trip...who will get sick, what if we have bad weather...I start to question and second guess everything. When that alarm goes off at 4am the morning we leave, that's when I snap out of it. But the 2 weeks before we leave is so bad for me. As you can see by my countdown it has just started for me. I woke up this morning and told my husband that I should have never booked this trip...he laughed and said "you say that every trip...I would worry if you didn't say it!!"

You will have a fantastic trip...Have fun!!!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Because you're worried that if you see me wearing my lime green that you'll be too shy to say "hi".

You're ahead of me--I haven't even started packing, other than some items that I didn't ever unpack from last months trip. I'm a list maker and have my trusty packing list, though.

Once you're there and settled in the room, or even on the plane, I bet you'll start to get excited. One reason I sometimes have a tough time getting excited is that there is so darn much to do to get out the door for vacation. Also, so much planning goes into a WDW trip and we have high expectations that we know might not all come true. That's a lot of pressure!

I'm feeling kind of blue because this will (probably) be my last trip for awhile. My AP expires soon and I can't justify going back to WDW for quite some time, especially since we have a DD starting college in the fall. I'll have to start planning something, though, so I'm thinking maybe DL trip next summer (my in-laws live in So CA) or a cruise in a couple years for our 25th anniv.

T&B

 

[jennymouse]

Yep, I do this too. I'm doing it right now and probably won't get excited again until we go under that big purple sign. I'm dreading the drive.

 

[disney52676]

You are probly just nervous . Just think positive, and you'll get through it.

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[DrTomorrow]

I experience it, too. I think of it as a "planning and anticipation burnout". Usually all it takes for me to get the magic back is the drive to the airport; if not, the big "Welcome" sign always does it.

 

[gingermommy94]

It's perfectly normal

I do the exact same thing. I think it's because I'm the primary planner, packer, etc. I always feel overwhelmed and just not 'into' it right before we leave. I think it's just all the stress and anticipation. But as soon as I see that Disney World sign..I could just cry...and there's nowhere else on the planet I'd rather be.

It's ok...you're gonna have a wonderful trip!

 

[aec]

I thought I was the only one. We leave Thursday and I feel the same way.

 

[Philadisney]

i always get really depressed right before i leave because it's so great to have the trip to look forward to. going on the trip is the best part, but realizing that in a week it'll all be over is a bummer.

 

[DarthGoofy]

My DW and I do the same thing. For me, it all goes away as soon as we get settled into our resort.

 

[Immelman]

you've got a case of the 'what if's?' maybe. you've done more than the usual WDW guest and actually planned your vacation. it'll all come together when you get here. trust me.

 

[AcornLover]

I feel the same way, I think is it because I do all the prep work for this and right now I am overwhelmed-although I have done this 15 times and now the kids are older it is easier. I have not even packed yet and my only prep right now is I am getting my hair done today and i have paid all the bills.

I get nervous about getting to the airport on time, I have missed too many planes due to my DH taking things slow The logistics of getting DS thru his last final, back to our house (45min drive) 3 adult children to the house and the slow DH all in the car,packed and ready to go by 11am is going to stress me, I know will keep me awake tonite

Anyhoo- GO PATS!

 

[mel64]

I'm right there with you. We are leaving as soon as DH gets home from work.
Did I pack the right clothes? Did I pack to much? Hope we get out before it snows. What if it snows when we have to drive back? Oh I just don't want to go. That's crazy, I LOVE Disney World.......... I could go on and on. LOL!

 

[Carrieberry]

Thanks everyone! I feel much better just knowing this is not totally weird and i am not the only one! I think alot if it is that I have a whole list I still need to get done while bth the kids are in school tomorrow.Since they both had Monday off, and my youngest has today off, I did a few things yesterday and the rest has to be done tomorrow! I still need to go to WalMart and get supplies for the pets, cushy insoles for DH, tolietry stuff, snacks for the plane etc. Once this is out of the way and the car is loaded with our bags and we set off to the airport I am sure I will get excited! Thanks everyone!!

 

[TrvlLin]

Gosh, this really rings a bell for me...I didn't know anyone else felt this way! I travel a lot, and I think it's understandable when I have to go alone that I have regrets a few days prior because I'm leaving my husband (and cat!) behind. What I never understood is why I often feel that way even when we are travelling together. Now, knowing others feel the same way and understanding the reasoning, I will be better able to deal with it. I do think it has to do with the stress level; it's bad enough for most of us at any time, but all the extra preparations and being sure everything is handled at work during your absence makes it worse. We are preparing for our WDW trip leaving next week, and I am in that mode right now. Thanks for this topic, I feel better already! Lin

 

[ead79]

Count me in as another pre-trip stresser! There's just a lot to do before leaving, and work always seems to get crazy right before I try to take vacation. Once I get on the road I usually relax some, then it's a gradual relaxing process from there for me. I don't think I fully "settle in" to being at Disney World until about 2 days into the trip. Also, I tend to worry that I won't have fun or won't like it. I don't know why I do that--I always have a good time.

 

[goofyernmost]

I am feeling that way this time. I think I know why but I am hoping that I will snap out of it when I get there.

This will be my 4th solo trip and even though I have told myself over and over that I enjoy WDW as an independant, it just isn't the same for me. I get there and although I DO ENJOY it, I find myself waxing nastalgic over the times I went with my kids and the good times we had. I try to relive those times the best I can but something really important is missing. Somebody to share it with. I will find myself seeing something that I missed on previous trips and turn to tell someone about it, but no one is there.

This trip may well be my last one for a while. I do have a family trip planned in 2008 with my kids and grandkids. That should be a lot of fun. That one I am excited about.

Back to your problem, it is possible that too much planning can cause that anxioty. You start to wonder if everything will go the way you wanted it to and worry about how you will feel if it doesn't. When you get there you realize that even if you have to alter your original plan, you still have a great time and all is well.

Have a good time.

 

[goofyernmost]

You're getting me nervous - I'm leaving for my 1st solo trip 2 weeks from today.

I am sorry! That wasn't what I was attempting to convey. As I said this is my 4th solo. The first ones didn't effect me in that way, in fact, the idea of doing what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it, and as often as I wanted was and is a very strong selling point.

For example, I rode Spaceship Earth three consecutive times. Something I could never have been able to do when traveling with others. Ate when and where I wanted to, stayed for parades or left, however it struck me. Took the day off to explore other parts of Florida (yes, there are other parts). So I guess I am trying to say that you have no reason to be nervous. The first few times alone are good for exploring the areas that you never had time for in the past. Hope that helps!

 

[gymmom]

Well, count me in, too, Carrieberry!! I always get so stressed out trying to get ready for a trip. It's much worse when it's the whole family. By the time we're ready to leave my DH and I are often not speaking!! I, too, have this humongous "to do" list. My car is in the shop, so I have to drive DH to and from work. Really bad timing!!

Meanwhile, although I've pared down my kids' schedules as much as I can, they still need to do some extracurricular stuff--and with three EXTREMELY active kids, it is still overwhelming.

--DD just started her competition season for gymnastics. Since she's already missing 4 practices, I feel as if I have to get her to at least 2 this week (should have done 3, but it was just too much).

--Older DS has a private sax lesson today which he will go to since the last 2 have been cancelled and he will miss 3 others plus 2 jazz band practices.

--Younger DS had a private drum lesson yesterday and will do a make-up drum ensemble practice tomorrow since he will miss a lesson and an ensemble practice. We skipped both boys' basketball practices since they won't be playing for two weeks.

I made DD skip Brownies yesterday. They all had community service club this afternoon, but I begged off. And I'm the co-chair!

DH, who is a stickler about school attendance, that he suggested we don't send the kids to school on Friday even though we're not leaving until late afternoon. I've been up so late monitoring the boards and making last minute plans, that I'm so sleep deprived I'm not safe of the road. And I haven't had a shower in 3 days!

I know it will be worth it once we get there though. I will just have to go to bed for a few days when we get back!

Meanwhile, I'm gonna go take a "power nap" and then hop the shower. Gotta take care of myself not matter what!

Lisa