Mommy I'm not feeling the magic.

[JimPGH]

I was reading a review of one of the resorts on tripadvisor, and the lady said her kid told her she wasn't feeling the magic. The mom wasn't feeling it either. It seemed like their first and last trip to WDW, and they were unprepared and overwhelmed. I felt bad for them, I feel the magic all the time, and I was only there once, last November. I feel it every weekend when I drink from my souvenir coffee cup. I felt it yesterday at the Disney store when I bought that new Tinkerbell movie, (its ummm for my daughter, ok uh sure!) I saved our room keys and just look at them at work, and can't help but smile. Of all the places I've been, I want to go back to WDW the most, and can't wait to go next year. Anybody else ever just not feel it? Why? What killed your buzz?

 

[Mousemommy1]

I was reading a review of one of the resorts on tripadvisor, and the lady said her kid told her she wasn't feeling the magic. The mom wasn't feeling it either. It seemed like their first and last trip to WDW, and they were unprepared and overwhelmed. I felt bad for them, I feel the magic all the time, and I was only there once, last November. I feel it every weekend when I drink from my souvenir coffee cup. I felt it yesterday at the Disney store when I bought that new Tinkerbell movie, (its ummm for my daughter, ok uh sure!) I saved our room keys and just look at them at work, and can't help but smile. Of all the places I've been, I want to go back to WDW the most, and can't wait to go next year. Anybody else ever just not feel it? Why? What killed your buzz?

It comes down to Disney not being for everyone! My BFF (who has 3 young kids) literally throws up in her mouth when I start talking about Disney...she just doesn't understand why we go so often and would rather take her family anywhere else.

We, as a family, just get it, and love it!
But, it's not for everyone...and I feel a little bad for those who don't love it...but for them, they aren't missing anything.

 

[mommyrosa2]

It comes down to Disney not being for everyone! My BFF (who has 3 young kids) literally throws up in her mouth when I start talking about Disney...she just doesn't understand why we go so often and would rather take her family anywhere else.

We, as a family, just get it, and love it!
But, it's not for everyone...and I feel a little bad for those who don't love it...but for them, they aren't missing anything.

I definitely agree here... We have several friends who don't get why we love it as much as we do. Some of them have gone and they say once was more than enough. Others try to convince us why we shoudn't love it...ummm what?? Disney isn't for everyone, I agree, I just hate when folks who don't like it try to rain on our parade

 

[JimPGH]

So what do they like to do for vacation? What can't you do at Disney?

 

[Megsie1000]

I think it also comes back to whether you plan and prepare. The people I know who hated Disney World the most are the ones who go there and arrive in the middle of the day to 90-minute waits on all the rides, don't know how to use fastpass, fail to make restaurant reservations and are disappointed when they can't get in anywhere, etc.

 

[jahber]

So what do they like to do for vacation? What can't you do at Disney?

Please tell me you're kidding . We are locals with APs, but would never dream of vacationing at any of the Disney properties. It's just not my idea of "vacation." On the other hand, we'll be visiting MK tomorrow, so it's not like I'm a Disney hater! WDW is one specific type of vacation, but it definitely isn't one size fits all!

 

[mommyrosa2]

I think it also comes back to whether you plan and prepare. The people I know who hated Disney World the most are the ones who go there and arrive in the middle of the day to 90-minute waits on all the rides, don't know how to use fastpass, fail to make restaurant reservations and are disappointed when they can't get in anywhere, etc.

exactly! And I "get it" that not everyone wants to plan, plan, plan...it's not for everyone. I just hate to hear them complain to me and try to give me a hard time either b/c we do actually enjoy our trips, have fun and we have plenty of downtime too, imagine that and yes, we planned

 

[kathie859]

So what do they like to do for vacation? What can't you do at Disney?

There's a great big world out there!! I LOVE all things Disney; however, I don't confuse seeing the Eiffel Tower in Epcot with seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

 

[Pakey]

So what do they like to do for vacation? What can't you do at Disney?

I've travelled all over the world and there is plenty you cannot do at Disney. While Disney is a fun option for many, it's certainly not the only option.

 

[JimPGH]

I've travelled all over the world and there is plenty you cannot do at Disney. While Disney is a fun option for many, it's certainly not the only option.

I guess I should have said, "what else can you do with a little kid that you can't do at WDW.". I did plenty before I had a kid, (Amsterdam, Sturgis, northern Italy, all through Mexico, etc). That stuff is on hold for now though.

 

[Sue M]

I have 2 (adult now) daughters. We started going when they were teens. They both love Disney, my oldest more then the youngest.
I have friends that have gone, and don't care for it at all. Some were the ones that don't arrive at the parks till noon, didn't research, etc. it's not everyone's idea of a vacay.
Some just want to relax, and sleep in. Wdw is not that type of vacay.

 

[crashbb]

I guess I should have said, "what else can you do with a little kid that you can't do at WDW.". I did plenty before I had a kid, (Amsterdam, Sturgis, northern Italy, all through Mexico, etc). That stuff is on hold for now though.

Climb the lions in front of Buckingham Palace, swim in the Pacific ocean (or any ocean), float a toy boat in the Tuileries Gardens, ride a horse through the desert, spend the night in a lighthouse....

A very few of the many things I did as a little kid that I couldn't have done at WDW.

 

[davedmaine]

So what do they like to do for vacation? What can't you do at Disney?

Seriously? That's like going to the Olive Garden and saying you've been to Rome.

 

[Mariep26]

Agreed that Disney isn't for everyone but I do feel bad for folks who arrive ill-prepared and then decide that Disney isn't for them. Maybe they wouldn't like Disney if they had done all the preparations like many of us do, but maybe they would. It would be sad if they were missing out on the "magic" because they made a rash decision based on one trip.

I imagine there will come a time when the kids will want to go elsewhere for vacation but for now it is Disney!

 

[GoofyFairie]

I am joining you JimPGH. I LOVE Disney. It has brought me so much happiness. I too keep the key cards and enjoy my souvenir mug. My sisters each bought me a Goofy mug and every christmas my wonderful DH gets me many disney things to enjoy throughout the year. I buy into the magic. Life is stressful and the news is depressing, give me a place that caters to my family, delivers happiness, and lets me feel like and be kid again. I only wish we could afford to go every year. Here's to Mickey and the Gang!

 

[OThopeful35]

We are Disney Newbies and we love Disney! My best friend and her family did not care for it at all. And they planned their vacation out, had adrs and did the parks at rope drop but they just didn't like it.

 

[Sweettears]

Unfortunately my wife doesn't get the magic but fortunately the rest of my family does. She also doesn't enjoy fantasy in general. I think that has a lot to do with the non-magic believers.

My solution. Solo trips, trips with the kids (adult) and occasionally my wife will join me when she is ready.

 

[lovingeire]

To the what can and can't you do at WDW debate. I have done amazing things in my lifetime. Most of my childhood we had simple vacations: San Diego weekend or the missions up the California coast. We drove to Canada for a family wedding. But it really depends on your place in life financially and situationally. I grew up near Disneyland and was privileged to visit often. However when I was in high school my dad got a great job with a lot of travel overseas and my family traveled to the UK for the first time. I was bitten by the travel bug and have been all over the world. However, my husband and I have only been on one international trip, to Berlin, together. We have job limitations, financial limitations and custodial limitations so we choose to do WDW because it is fun and has been a great experience so far. I hope both my kids can experience the world, but until they're able to I think WDW is a great choice,although I completely understand there are many other entertaining and educational travel opportunities out there!

 

[buzznina]

My co-workers all look at me like I am crazy Saying how can a grown man like to go to WDW all the time. But to me that is our secret, we have gone a number of times and no longer feel like we have to get everything done. And yes you can sleep in at WDW, if we are out late then when we get back to our room we shut off the alarm and wake when we wake up. I am not going to wake my DD's up just because I want to hit rope drop or get an early start. Our family have really enjoyed our WDW trips more after we stopped planning every day out. We have enjoyed the parks so much more now that we are not heading to an ADR or always trying to go from point A to point B because that is quickest. Now it's something like Point A to G to F to B with an ADR thrown in once in awhile

 

[rudetreehill]

I won't lie. Given my druthers, I'll always vacation at Disney. That said, I have the distinct "pleasure" of having a best friend who is a big-time Disney hater. Hates everything about it. Once every two years or so, we wind up going on extended family trips (his partner has two nephews and a niece who are under 10, so the family goes every couple years). it is sheer torture for him, and he's only able to get through it because it allows him to spend time with a child we call "Turnip" who is one of those kids who just makes everything better. But Charlie wants nothing to do with the parks, the rides, or anything else... although he DOES have a softspot for the pool bar at the Wilderness Lodge. LOL

I should also point out that he hates travel, period. He'd always rather be home.

Richard/Tralfie