Need a good response for "You're going AGAIN?"

[bennythepug]

"Yep. Why? Do you want to pay for me to somewhere else?"

good one

 

[ILuvJimny]

I haven't been to WDW for 12 years, but usually make it to Disneyland every 3 years or so. I still get bugged by friends when I start planning a new trip to anywhere Disney. I just say, " Well, I left something there last time - a little bit of my heart ; and I need to go back regularly to look for it."

 

[NJtoATL]

When people say that to me, I usually reply, becuase you my dear are an amateur.

 

[fAnnF]

I asked a lot, I go 4 times a year. my Dad's GF who went once 5 years ago and refues to go back. even when my dad and I go every year. Asks why I go back, I say I love it, it's my comfort place. She goes and sits in a book store everyday and I asked her why she keeps going back. My dad asks me to show her my pictures when I get back and she doesn't look anymore, she said that they look like all the other pictures.
But the trip she did go on, my father sent me to the parks alone, because she didn't want to ride anything, just sit in the room and read.

My normal responce is "Every trip is a different experance, and you can't see everything in one trip"

 

[Microcell]

I haven't been to WDW for 12 years, but usually make it to Disneyland every 3 years or so. I still get bugged by friends when I start planning a new trip to anywhere Disney. I just say, " Well, I left something there last time - a little bit of my heart ; and I need to go back regularly to look for it."

AAAWWWWWW!!!!

I have to admit, I am a reformed complainer. Once you go, you understand. My best friend has gone to Disney every year since she was two, and I was jealous and asked "why do you go there all the time" on several occasions. When I told her about our most recent trip she called me out on my past indescretion, and I told her, it was because I was jealous.

That being said, I don't think it is what my coworkers are. They think I am depriving my kids of the rest of the world. I want to go other places when they are interested in history etc... but for now, they are 9 and 5 and you are not a kid forever!

 

[OrangeBlossom15]

Funny it is my husband that asks me that question. He says he will never understand why I have to keep going back there when there is so much of the rest of the world to see. I just tell him I want to see the rest of the world and Disney World in between. He still doesn't get it.

 

[Flyerfan]

DH & I just returned from a trip to Vegas (1st time). We liked it and will probably go back someday, but it's not Disney. I know Vegas and Disney are like night and day, but we didn't feel that "at-home" feeling like we do in WDW. Yeh, I can think of one friend who will give me that "back to Disney?" response, but it won't bother me. I have tons of allies on this board who know how I feel.

 

[IcePrincess467]

When ppl say to me "Your going again? Don't you want to see other places?" I simply reply "Yes, I am going again and it won't be my last I love everything about WDW and it changes everytime I go. Sure I want to see more of the world (as I think to myself is there more than WDW..lol) but I'll wait, right now I am extrememly happy to be lucky enough to visit the happiest place on earth annually (it'd be more than that if I had it my way)!!

I am really lucky that my hubby shares the same love for the world as I do. He's actually gone annually while he was growing up with his parents, while I wan't that lucky. We choose WDW as a honeymoon spot 2 years ago and would have been married there if it wasn't for elderly grandparents that couldn't make the trip. I swear our children are going to be disney fanatics like their mommy and daddy! (and I'm okay with that!!

 

[kimis]

Just back from another wonderful trip at the world. First thing coworkers ask is "How was your vacation?" When we respond "Great!" we start to get the inevitable "I can't believe you go there all the time! You mean you are actually planning on going back in January?". It's never said nicely, and I never know how to respond. I can never think of the right thing to say in the moment. How do I succinctly tell these rude people that Disney World rocks and they are just ignorant??? (Aside from those exact words!)

I think people say that for many reasons. I believe a lot of adults do get the fact that disney is magical even for those of us that have grandchildren. LOL
I also think people say that because they think it is so expensive to go and again they don't get the fact that you can do disney cheaper than most vacations. Maybe they just think we are nuts LOL

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I think some people are just negative and it wouldn't matter what you did-they have to comment. We went in Dec, and again in May. (we are porbably going in Jan instead of Dec. next). Most of our friends and family didn't even get told. Because I didn't want the flack. God has blessed us very much in our business & while we have the $$$$ we are going to take our kids on vacation. I know people who go to the beach here and spend at least 2K on a condo for a week or so, and all they do is go to the beach!! And ours is a yucky beach! You can't even see your feet!!! These same people also go to the store and cook every meal! That isn't vacation for me!!

I do think people are jealous. we are building a new house right now , and I have people ask me how's it feel to get a new house AND go to WDW AGAIN?

I just say GREAT!! I would not say that to someone. By the way-my dh is a builder so........

I don't get these people who wait till their kids are grown to go on vacation-if they can't afford it , I understand,,, but we have family that are loaded and don't take trips because "they can't afford it while their kids are growing up". Whatever!!!

I am just thankful I can go and my dh is just as happy to be there!! I am a blessed woman indeed!

 

[PinkTink63]

I just tell them, "Yup! Some people like to go to the same beach house (lake house, cabin, ski resort, etc, etc) every year- we like to go 'home' to WDW."

Usually I find the ones who act so snooty about WDW either have never been because they think it's "just an amusement park", or went once and hated it because they didn't do any planning.

I just smile and think to myself, "One less family in front of me in line for Space Mountain!!" I don't even try to convince people that WDW is wonderful- if they don't "get it", I'm not going to let it bother me.

BINGO! This is something I have yet to figure out! The same people that ask me this are the same people that go (quad-riding 3-4 times/yr, Hawaii and Mexico every year!)

I have a friend, who has never been there, by the way! She said to me one day, not in a mean way, like some do, "Don't you get tired of going there?" I started thinking-should I just blame it on my son, but thought, his Dad and I like it just as much, if not more! So, I replied, "Well, no!" "There is so much to do there and we love it!"

The funny thing is this same friend went to Mexico for spring break and me and another friend found out she bought a timeshare there and she didn't tell us! I said to her, "You must really like Mexico!"
She replied, "We love Mexico! We have been there 8 times!"
I couldn't help myself and responded, "Reeeally! Don't you get tired of going there?" Then I chuckled and made my point as to her liking Mexico and us liking Disney. She never thought of it that way!

 

[siouxi31]

My MIL said "You know Sue, there are other places in the world to go." Apparently she had forgotten that I've travelled alot of this world. I said "There sure are. I've been to alot of those places. I know what I like."

A neighbor of mine goes to "The Island" up in Door County Wisconsin about 3-4 times a summer. She sneers when she hears that I like to go to WDW. I just laugh.

 

[Tikitoi]

We get that too when we decide we are going to Disney again. I've learned to only tell who I feel really needs to know. Then once we are back and people ask where'd you go, I tell them my favorite vacation spot. This way it's done and over with already. Now a little O/T my bil just got back from California and on one of our trips my sister (his wife) did go with us. He said they did more than what we did because all we did was spend time at DL. My sister of course didn't say too much because she doesn't have quite the appreciation but I let him know how on our trip to California we not only went to DL but Universal Studios, CityWalk, Los Angeles/Beverly Hills, tours through Cali (Hollywood sign/hills), Kodak Theatre, Venice Beach and all. My point to him was that just because we didn't go see the Sequoia trees and Malibu beach, the things he likes, doesn't mean we did DL only. Another reason I believe he said that is because when he went to Cali he couldn't even afford to take the whole family. Also this is only his 2nd vacation since he and my sis have been married, and they've been married for almost 20 yrs. Sorry had to vent that. Thanks

 

[ChipAndDale2006]

My response is always, "Yes, we love it there, maybe you should go sometime I think you'd love it too!"

 

[MagikMom]

I have a co-worker who HATE's Disney. Every time I tell her I'm going she rolls her eys. For people who ask "Why do you go all the time?" or worse, "why would you spend all that money?". I just smile and tell them this is what we CHOOSE to spend our money on. (we are DVC members) Yes, if we didn't go to Disney all the time we could have a bigger house and newer cars but that's not what is important to US. I tell people that for US...Disney is the one place you can go and relax and really forget about life and "reality" and spend time together as a family. I tell them it's not for everyone but it is for "US".

 

[tcarr5]

geesh thats kind of like asking someone what color their underwear is .....its a PERSONAL choice then i'd probably tell them to mind their own

 

[GBShorts]

Hahaha, when we went to DLR last October, one of my husband's co-workers asked "Why on earth are you going THERE??? You don't even have kids!" (hello, slap in the face right there!!!) Without skipping a beat, my husband said "Because my wife is a three year old!"

Now, to non-Disneyphiles this might not make sense, but for me, I wasn't in the least bit offended by his comeback. He simply meant I'm a kid at heart and will never grow tired of the fun that Disney brings to a vacation. My husband isn't as nuts about Disney as I am, but whenever a vacation time arises, he always asks if I'd like to hit WDW or DLR before other ideas. He's so sweet.

Best part is, despite my birth certificate saying I turn 30 next month, I'll forever be a three year old.

 

[DisneyJenn18]

I haven't been to WDW for 12 years, but usually make it to Disneyland every 3 years or so. I still get bugged by friends when I start planning a new trip to anywhere Disney. I just say, " Well, I left something there last time - a little bit of my heart ; and I need to go back regularly to look for it."

That makes my heart smile to read that!

I feel the same way. Growing up, my family couldn't afford any big trips, and when we got to go anywhere, it was an annual trip to DL, it was THEE BIGGEST TRIP OF THE YEAR! I recently took my parents to WDW in 03, after a lot of "come on, you'll love it..." and they had the time of their lives, and they are already siked about our Jan 08 trip. when people ask me why I am going again...(I frequently go to DL) I love saying "I just can't help it."

p.s. sorry that was soo long!

 

[LoveMyLAP-BAND]

My DS9 wants to know why we are going back AGAIN this year!

I was racking my brain trying to explain it to him and he just doesn't get it. There are so many things to do at Disney that we haven't done yet.

There's 2 water parks, 2 mini golf courses, boating, bike rental, horse back riding, tours. Oh, and there's Star Wars Weekend.


My DS9 is reading over my shoulder as I write this saying "I didn't know there was that at Disney. Let's go!" Maybe he's getting it!

 

[Ratpack]

[/QUOTE]My husband and I have EVERY intention of moving to Celebration when we retire...in like....35 years...but still. It's our intention...and honestly, maybe even before that. My husband says he is going to be the Monorail driver!!! My step son says I could be Belle!

You too??? This is us...we talk about this all the time...DH will drive the monorail(lifelong dream), live in Celebration, ...however, I want to be one of the Main Street Dancers. 1st DD wants to be Cinderella, DS wants to be Jack Sparrow's character and 2nd DD needs to be Tinkerbell (little attitude all the time). hehe