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

[PrincessTigerLily]

We have actually had family members make reference to how spoiled our children are that we take them to Disney so often. So where is the crime in taking your family to a place we all love and making beautiful memories??? My parents took me for my first time when I was 17, and my brother was 23. I love seeing how the World's magic amazes my DD and DS. We don't spoil them rotten on a daily basis. We just like to make our family time special.

 

[siouxi31]

We have actually had family members make reference to how spoiled our children are that we take them to Disney so often. So where is the crime in taking your family to a place we all love and making beautiful memories??? My parents took me for my first time when I was 17, and my brother was 23. I love seeing how the World's magic amazes my DD and DS. We don't spoil them rotten on a daily basis. We just like to make our family time special.

The trips are for me not the kids. I just happen to have kids so they come along

 

[sjms71]

The trips are for me not the kids. I just happen to have kids so they come along

 

[pcparamedics01]

 

[pumpkin5156]

In my experience, people who respond that way are often envious--maybe because they can't afford to go on vacations--but whatever the reason, they would rather act like YOU have some sort of problem than admit that they're jealous!
I might say something like, "Yep, we're going again! I guess we're really lucky that we're able to visit as often as we do, because we love it so much!" I wouldn't bother letting these people know that you're annoyed with their comments, because that's likely the reaction they are hoping for.

I would just like to say this is true from my experiences. We live a hour from DL, but decided to go to WDW about 2 months ago. We have a ways to wait, but occasionally I'll mention to my mom, dad, in laws a fact or a fun plan about the trip ( not gloating over them....I promise!!. I either get silence in response, or "oh, that's neat." Or "yeah." Then I get "We NEVER could afford vacations when we were just starting out," or "The first time we went on a family vacation was when you were 18 years old!" (which is not true by the way).

Point is, you decide what you are going to do with your money and time....and they decide what they will do. I'd just keep on talking and being excited when asked, but don't push it if it doesn't come up. I know some people cannot afford it, and there is no joy in making them feel badly about it.

Have fun and keep on going back!!

 

[Mom loves Disney]

I am always questioned how we afford it and why not go somewhere else? We don't eat out as often as the people always asking how to afford the trips. Also we think twice before making any purchases (go to disney or buy snacks at market). My parent's always make remarks like your going again!! I smile and say yes would you like to go.

 

[DISNEYRIFFIC]

My DH and I say every time... let's not start planning our next vacation while we are still here. I mean, sometimes we are still on the airplane and we are talking about the infamous " next time ". I agree, people who ask in that tone, are jealous. Personally, I think Disney Freak are cool!!

 

[rwrocksme]

"Yes, we are. We're house hunting in Toontown."

 

[FloridaTeacher]

Yep!

 

[Space Mountaineers]

"You can never get enough Disney"!!!!!!!!!!!!We will go until I die.

 

[PrincessAlways]

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

I love this one!! It's better than my usual "yes, I am!"

 

[LoveMyDisneyCats]

My DH, having a very dry sense of humor would probably say something like:

Well Disney has recruited me for this experiment, they want to see how many times a person can go to WDW till they go crazy. I'm not even near that stage yet so I have a looooonnng way to go and a lot more trips.

Very funny

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

I love you all! We are starting to plan our next trip for Jan. 08, and I am getting so excited! I can only imagine how many "But...but...you were just there in JUNE????!!!!" we will get, but thanks to all of you...I don't care what they say! It's good to know there are others like us out there. Those who understand and believe in the magic! What can I say, you can't force anyone to see the magic!

 

[ThunderMTexpert]

I'd just say,"Yeah I'm so lucky".

Actually, THIS is one of my favorites. If they dare to say anything further, they know they're insulting you..

 

[ThunderMTexpert]

I said, "Uh.. duh!"

 

[DisneyLover75]

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 know EXACTLY how you feel! My mother gives me that crap all the time! She says things like, "Boy, I wish I could go on a trip every year." Or "Don't tell anyone that you're going. They'll think you're wasting too much money. They'll wonder why you can afford Disney but nothing else."

Or words to that effect.

I adore Disney, and I seriously wish I could go way more often than once a year (actually next year I want to try and go twice, because I have two kids but I am single so I can't take them both at the same time.. they're too young, and my son has autism.)

I haven't read all of the responses yet, but I just wanted to say, I feel your pain on this one. I can't get enough Disney.

The last time we got back, in November, we started planning the next trip! LOL We even talked about "next time" on our flight home! I made the reservation on New Years Eve for this coming december!

Sigh...


Love!
Katie

 

[Babboo]

IMO there is a very simple answer to questions such as this.

The answer is "YES!". Unless they are paying for my vacations or my bills it's none of their business.

If I want to make a trip to WDW each month - it's really none of their concern. What DOES matter is that I am going to enjoy time with my family and make memories. This will be our first trip to WDW - we already know it won't be our last. So long as there is a sense of magic and wonder in your mind - so long as you love to see that wonder and joy mirrored in the eyes of your children - so long as you can see that amazement through their eyes and in your own - what does it matter what someone else thinks? I do not need validation or approval - haven't for a long time.

Second, SharkyGoddess and I have already discussed the need of having a vacation fund (in addition to other funds to set money aside for important things such as college). If you are planning these trips it only makes sense to set aside the funds throughout the year than to try and pony up all at once OR put it all on a card.

my .02

 

[mickeycrazzes]

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!)

Easyone some of us catch the magic while some of you miss it. We are going back in Nov. and can't wait. we love finding more of our kindof people out there. Have a great time on your next trip!