post-disney depression

[reedycreek]

ok, being that we are all disney enthusiasts here, how do some of you cope with post-disney depression? i've been so sad since i got off the plane from WDW...i love thinking about our memories at the park, but its just downright depressing...does anyone even experience this?!?!

 

[blanq]

Yup, I can relate. My cure: plan another trip !

 

[Ducky4Disney]

They need to make a pill for that.

I like to look at our pictures (over and over) and hopefully, I get a few souviniers that I can use again, like refillable mugs or clothes. Planning the next trip always feels good. I am fortunate enough to have one coming up after my Dec trip.

Bringing home some WDW candy is good too. Then you can have chocolate and Disney in the same instance!

C'mon, buck up little camper. Relive your WDW memories by telling us all about it and giving your best Disney advice to us here!

D4D

 

[reedycreek]

hahaha i think i am gonna be the largest poster on DISBOARDS now...i feel so much better reading peoples posts and offering my 2 cents. i was listening to WISHES before on LIVE365 and that didnt help, just brings back those memories...

they should make a pill shouldnt they...i am sure disney could make a pretty penny off that...maybe give a 10% discount to AP holders!

 

[riopooh]

I start every morning with my WL mug and use DW pens at work to make notes on my DW stickies... My kids have commented that I should think about expanding my wardrobe a bit - my casual clothes are almost all Disney. Everytime I play dress up with my daughter, I try to convince her to where her Disney charm bracelet so I don't fell like such a dork wearing mine!

And I'm counting down to the next trip....

 

[snowglobe girl]

Just a couple of hours ago, I was saying...two weeks ago at this time, we were eating at the food court...I think I started getting depressed a few days before the trip was even over this time!!! I bought the WDW theme park CD so I could listen to it in the car on my drive to work and pretend I was there instead...also brought back mugs, had my pictures developed the day after we got home...and DIS boards of course!!! I'm already talking about our next trip and trying to convince DH that buying AP is the way to go (figure that will guarantee me more frequent future trips)!!

 

[Jennyvelaz]

It's been one month today since my trip...I'm still not over it! I've become a disboard fanatic, disney store groupie, and disney channel/radio nut! I don't know how to shake it! Already waiting for May!

 

[DaisieJ225]

That's happened to me, specially after this last trip because we didn't get to see all of disney because we left a day early due to hurricane jeanne, the way i cope is i like to look at pictures from the trip and then convince myself that in another year or so i'll be going again.

 

[scoutsmom99]

I got home 3 weeks ago today and let me tell you get an AP that has certainly cured my disney depression Now that rates are out for again I'm thikning about a January solo trip. That AP has certainly bruned a hole in my pants

Also:
I bought some tasty lemonade
I look at the park maps and our pictures all the time
I also talk anyones ears off who is willing to let me talk Disney
Best of all visiting The Dis

 

[sarahsmom73]

I agree... I was so down after our April trip DH suggested we plan for Christmas 2005... (I'm still trying to figure out a way to get there before!)

 

[mkymouse1928]

Just plan another trip. It is always easier to face reality when you know you have another dose of fantasy waiting in the wings.

 

[ncbyrne]

Those feelings started happening to me a couple years ago. My remedy? I go more often! I have it pretty good though. Since I have 5 grown and married children, and 6 grandchildren, one of them is ALWAYS planning a WDW trip. And they like me to join them, 'cuz I get to go as the babysitter! Fine by me - just get me to WDW - and I'll be more than happy to keep my DGkids company! My DH loves Disney World as much as I do, but HE prefers adults only trips. It has worked out perfectly for me, because I get to go to go twice a year. Once with the kids for a week and then again with DH (usually and anniversary trip) for 2 weeks! This year, I was there last May with DH and in just a few more days I'm heading back with my DD and DGDs. As soon as I get back, I'll start planning my Oct. trip for next year. Ya know, I really think I ought to look into APs....hmmm, guess I'll have to scope out the Budget more a bit more when I get home.

 

[PamNC]

You'll have a hard time finding someone on these boards who DOESN'T get depressed after a trip. Disney is definitely addictive, but it's a very positive addiction...with the exception of your pocketbook.

The only cure is, as others have said, to plan your next trip. Take out your pictures often and enjoy the memories.

PamNC

 

[AladdinsPrincess]

Oh yes, I definitely have that problem too! I cried when we had to get off the Disney Cruise Line a few months ago and I looked at our pictures every day, several times a day, for weeks after the trip.

It also helps me to plan another trip right away, and these boards keep me thinking and engaged in Disney magic as much as possible! That helps to make the time between trips more bearable!

 

[reedycreek]

i'll agree, i would be an emotional disaster if it wasnt for these boards and LIVE365. i love reading about everyone elses vacation plans and trip reports...

 

[LeftCoaster]

I guees I have to second the "plan another trip and go more often" mentality. I just got home last night from a 9 night trip there. Of course I was sad the last night there but, on my actual last day, I felt ready to leave. I think it might have to do with my next trip being only 4 months away. Well, 3 3/4 months.
I know that the next two months will fly by with the Christmas season and then it'll be almost time to go.

 

[AlwaysAPrincess]

THE WORST!! I look through my pictures over & over & over again. Say things like at this time we were doing.....and then look at my pictures again.

I seriously have withdrawl. Need to move to FLORIDA!!

 

[Bracho]

I to suffer from PDD after every trip but the advice that someone gave you will do the trick

PLAN ANOTHER TRIP!!

 

[sugermouse]

The only cure is to start planning another trip, get that counter moving again!

 

[DepCor0311]

How about this...we haven't even left yet and I am depressed that the trip is going to go "too fast" and be over with before we know it!!!...Guess I should learn to live in the moment...slow down and smell the roses....