May I vent for a moment?

[goofydad99]

I personally don't care at all! I too have NO vices, I don't even drink coffee!! Disney is my vice and I can GUARANTEE it is MUCH less expensive and MUCH more beneficial than people with other vices/addictions.

The way I see it, my kids get the best childhood imagineable, I get the happiness I LIVE for and it still costs less than someone who smokes or drinks...it's a win...win...win...

I could not have said it better myself. I guess to the naysayers, they would believe Disney is a vice.

 

[hmcfall711]

Been there, as far as the snarkey comments go. Both of my closest friends travel internationally for their big vacation each year. Italy, Greece, the Swiss Alps etc. Everytime I would mention we were going back to WDW or on a Disney Cruise etc. they would roll their eys, ask when I was going on an adult vaction, or ignore the experience all together after I had listened to hours of how wonderful Rome, Athens, etc was and every step they had taken on the trip.

Recently one friend has had a very difficult financial time because of some medical procedures she has had and the other friend and her husband have not been making the kind of money they used to on stocks (their travel money). I was also fortunate to have another Disney FREAK join our social circle and after hearing all of our great experience that we would share while they went on and on about some ruin in a field, they are both asking if I can help them plan WDW trip on a budget. Initally I said, "Oh you would not want to go to WDW it is a childish trip and you would not have any fun." Stab taken I asked what they were interested in doing and they had no idea about all the great adult based activities. Now they get it but for at least 8 years they have had no interest in it and even mocked me when I was going to "feed the money mouse" (their words not mine)

People just don't get it. I finally had resorted to saying,"You vaction your way and I'll vaction mine. I don't say oh not Greece again, don't you get tired of that place. So don't judge me." It is what makes you happy regardless of what anyone else think. But I admit it is still hard to ignore the ignorance of others, who have to put their two cents in.

 

[Mouse511]

So, I am not quite sure where to post this, but since we are DVC members, and our december honeymoon is based on our points, I figured this would the place

Bottom line: I am SICK of hearing people in my life, ESPECIALLY co workers almost snarky comments of how /when/where my fiancee and I choose to vacation.
So what if we are going on a two week honeymoon?? We work hard, and are fortunate enough to have bought into DVC. This is our only real extravagence, so why do I feel like I am constantly justifying our plans?? Furthermore, why do I care??

I don't walk around talking about it, unless someone asks, and even then I am vague. I dread even telling anyone about my honeymoon! (work wise)
Vent over!

Just you wait - it gets worse....My DH and I did the same thing you two are doing - now nine years later we are still DINKs and we get it even worse.

All we hear is "Your going to Disney again...you dont even have any kids"...

 

[miprender]

Congrats! We went to WDW on our honeymoon in 2001 and had the very best time! In fact, it turned DH into a Disney crazed person just like me!

Everyone who knows me knows about the "Disney thing." And when people ask me about it, I'm such a salesperson, that they actually sort of get it.

And for those giving you a hard time, they're just jealous!

Have a fabulous time and know that there's always a board of Disney lovers just like you right here on the Dis! We TOTALLY get it!

Same thing happened to us. We honeymooned in 1996 at WL and DH had never ever been before and after that trip I think he is more addicted to Disney than I am.

 

[Tink-n-Belle]

When I was 21 and no spouse in the works, my DFather told me to buy a really nice car-- I very expensive car at that-- and since I lived with MOM and Dad --I did. Well you can imagine how people treated me--OMGosh!! Your rich, you have money, did Daddy buy it for you? Yeah right!! No I live with MoM & Dad and don't plan to move out until this thing is paid for!!!

My father was in sales and he had a few really really good years so he bought a vacation home and spent alot of time there-- so everyone thought he was soooo rich, but he struggled with money from time to time just like everyone else did--he didn't get to live it up toooo much ---but because he was in sales he was able to vacation a lot and use the house in his 50's. It even went so far as a lot of people thought he bought me and my siblings houses. Can you imagine?

Also, some of my DH's family members got extremely jealous when we put in a pool--- he even went so far as to take away his business from me (I'm in sales too).probably thinking I was taking advantage of him because I could afford a pool, .... oh well what he didn't know is that I was saving for that pool for 5 years ---

My Dfather died at 60 and I thank God he enjoyed his life to way he did, because time wasn't given to him. Opportunity was -- SO you GO and enjoy your 2 week honeymoon at the best place on earth and don't let anyone make you feel guilty about it. I go to Florida every year for two weeks and in 2006 we went twice, in 2009 we also went twice and I think we are going twice in 2011.

 

[BLTLDZ]

To the OP:

Are you planning anything special for your honeymoon, like Victoria & Alberts?

Talk all about your honeymoon here! We understand....

Yes, definitely going to V&A's!
I have been working overtime for these dinners coming up
I will definitely be posting a pre-trip review of the honeymoon...so stay tuned! Lot's of fun planned!!
And thank you for all of the support.

 

[DebbieB]

I always say "I own a timeshare" and that seems to shut people up. I don't think they know how to respond to that.

 

[Nparrotte]

Like many pp DW and I have had to "defend" our vacation decisions and that is such a bummer. Recently we made friends with another couple in our neighborhood that have not been to WDW since they were children. We explained that we visit on a regular basis they became very excited to learn about this. We are now planning a trip together and it is such a breath of fresh air to have others share the same excitement and anticipation for a trip to the House of Mouse.

 

[Monorail Purple&Gold]

To OP:

We all share the same sickness here, so we all keep going back to the same hospital--WDW!!!!!!!!

~~You've got a friend in me~~

My coworkers have stopped with "You're going again???" to asking "How many days now?"

 

[kimberh]

I have a good friend say, "explain It (Disney) to me" I reply " if I have to explain it, you just won't understand." I gave up a Long time ago trying to explain Disney to people that don't even have a clue what it is about.

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

I have a buddy that doesn't understand it either. I like your answer though....

 

[sleepydog25]

I don't say much about my DVC membership to others, but I don't avoid the topic, either. Should I get the occasional snarky comment, I simply remind them that everyone has something upon which they spend their money. I have some very good friends who spend thousands of dollars every year on football season tickets (along with the thousands of dollars it costs to "buy" the right to actually purchase the season tickets), or others who own a boat that cost more than my DVC membership and takes thousands of dollars each year to maintain and keep dry-docked during the winter. Whether it's an entertainment venue or a feeding a habit, pretty much everyone has something where they spend money. I gently remind people of such when I get the quizzical look as I explain DVC.

 

[nolanboys]

Have a great time on your honeymoon. Mine was 10 days 15 years ago. It's great to unwind after the wedding and have that time together. Enjoy!

We just bought into DVC and DH and I are going for his 40th birthday this fall without the kids. You should see the looks of confusion we get - not Mexico? Vegas? It's our happy place. Just go and enjoy what makes you happy. Life's too short.

 

[Ln42]

Twenty years from now when you are celebrating your anniversary together ...most likely in Disney ...I bet you won't remember the snarky comments but you will remember every special moment you shared on your 2 week honeymoon!!!

Congratulations and enjoy this special time!

 

[Ln42]

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[photobob]

So, I am not quite sure where to post this, but since we are DVC members, and our december honeymoon is based on our points, I figured this would the place

Bottom line: I am SICK of hearing people in my life, ESPECIALLY co workers almost snarky comments of how /when/where my fiancee and I choose to vacation.
So what if we are going on a two week honeymoon?? We work hard, and are fortunate enough to have bought into DVC. This is our only real extravagence, so why do I feel like I am constantly justifying our plans?? Furthermore, why do I care??

I don't walk around talking about it, unless someone asks, and even then I am vague. I dread even telling anyone about my honeymoon! (work wise)
Vent over!

I feel your pain, I just don't tell people anymore unless asked. It is fun to share though with people who "get it". I have heard the "you're going to Disney World AGAIN?!?" comment more times than I'd like to remember and usually from the people who go to the same beach resort every year. I don't say you're going to the beach AGAIN?!? Those of us in the know understand but it is difficult for others to especially if they haven't experienced it like we have.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

The "venting" time is up...........go and enjoy life. Dw and I have been enjoying it for 42 years today May 4th 1968. WOW!....... LIFE IS GOOD.

blech, that was an annoying comment.


OP - your two week honeymoon sounds AMAZING!!! we catch alot of flack from the in-laws for all the disney vacations we take. i get annoyed but then i just remind myself that they are unhappy people and are just extremely jealous of us.

i hope you have a wonderful trip. i would love to stay for two weeks!

sometimes when people poo poo disney i just say, "oh please, you're just jealous that i'm going and you're not." i act like it's a joke...but it's not!!!

 

[ToddyLu]

blech, that was an annoying comment. ]




Why was it annoying...because the poster was giving the OP the good ole "get out there an enjoy life". Sorry but I think folks who have been married 42 years have some insight.

 

[auralia]

family get on me/make fun of me for my disney obsession all the time.... i just say... some people like crack, i myself like disney!