Obsessive Compulsive Just Booked....now I am worried!

[Jane Michaels]

I don't know why I do this, but as soon as I book a vacation, I go into overdrive worrying about everything!!! Instead of looking forward to a relaxing time away, I worry. Last night I booked the best Disney vacation that I have ever booked. Will the room be clean this time? Will we be able to drive 19 hours nonstop without our Explorer breaking down? Will we be able to get into the MK before the park opens for the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique? Will the bus be running then before the park opens? If we split up, will we be able to find each other again? As this is our first time on the dining plan, will they charge us for things that we didn't know they were going to charge us for? Will it rain the entire time? Will I turn into the Disney World Natzi again trying to see everything on my list? Will the kids get sick before we leave or while we are there? How mad will my mother in law be when she finds out we are going again without her? (She is not going....ever. I already have enough stress wouldn't you say???) Should we be spending all this money on a vacation that we have already taken several times? My kids go to the school where I used to teach. I know how the teachers flip out there when kids miss school for vacation. My kids realistically could skip a whole year and be fine, but it is just one more thing to worry about!

I hate this part of me! I am trying to force myself to NOT obsess about this trip. That is a tricky thing to do for a Disney vacation as there are many plans that need to be in place to make it all work. Anyone else obsess and worry like this??????????????????

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Here's a little info to help your OCD symptoms

Your room should be clean...if it's not...complain and asked to be moved. I have never had this issue in Disney

If you have a ressie at BBB, you will be able to get into the MK before it opens to get to your appointment. Leave extra time before your appt. as you will have to go through security and check-in. They have a list up front of people with morning ADRs. The buses will be running in plenty of time for you to get there. They start running about 2 hours before the parks open.

I would suggest bringing cell phones to get in touch with each other if you split up.

The Dining plan works fairly smoothly. You will only be charged for your tip, alcholic or specialty drinks, (those glow drinks come to mind), and appetizers that you order. If there is a problem with the bill, you will know about it before you leave the restaurant.

Bring Ponchos...if it rains, Disney is still fun in the rain!

Make a "to do/see" list and expect to accomplish most of it...not all of it! Check the boards to see what attractions are under refurbishment before you go so you won't be disappointed.

And overall...have FUN planning!

 

[K and K's Mommy]

Relax! I am a worrier myself. (My DH is not, and that makes my worry too!) For the first time, I had someone get sick on our last trip. You know what, all the plans went out the door. IT WAS OKAY! My DH and I took turns staying with him, and actually it was kind of nice sitting on our balcony people watching. What I am trying to say is that if the plans don't work out, you can still have fun. I thought CRT would make us pay for the two who were not there, but they didn't. Another castmember sent us with a huge roll of stickers when he found out we had one sick in the room.

Let yourself enjoy the planning, and when you have planned enough, move on to another project so you are not obsessing!

 

[LAH LAH]

You are not alone in fretting once the big (finalizing) decisions have been made. I too get more anxious once it all becomes a reality...but hopefully knowing others struggle, and that it is a magical time in the end will help calm some of the OCD!