Question for Repeat Disney Vacationers

[bytheblood]

I leave the real world for a week. I don't seem to be able to do that on any other vacation.

 

[lucysdad]

I remember traveling from NY to FL for spring break and stopping at the WDW Visitor's Center which told about WDW's future opening. We couldn't believe it! Disney on our side of the country! We made a family trip to WDW in August of 1972. Oh, it was a much anticipated event! We were so excited, and we haven't stopped being excited about WDW visits since. Mom's gone now, and my baby brother has also passed away. Dad has Alzheimer's. Traveling to WDW holds so many family memories for me. We now take our own children and build new memories every time we go. Of course there are other places in the real world to visit. But, trips to The World are the most special because of the memories there. For me, it's like having a family vacation home that the family travels to. I don't have to explain our love for WDW to friends who don't understand. They just see the smile on my face, and realize I am a part of something that makes me very happy.
Lucy's Mom

 

[Melora]

I grew up watching the Wonderful World of Disney every Sunday night eating the same dinner on TV trays in front of the TV.

It is one of my happiest memories.

I went to Disneyland a lot of time as kid and teen because I grew up in Hollywood about 1/2 an hour from there, but I never went to Disney world until I was in my mid 30's. It was wonderful. There was definitely a different magic there because we stayed for an extended period of time. Only 5 days the first time, but 8-9 days each time thereafter.

It feels so wonderful being there with my family, familiarity ad comfort of being together and having such a wonderful time, eating at all the great restaurants and being able to talk and spend time together.

Having a vacation planned keeps me sane too. Whenever I am feeling down or upset I remember that I am going on vacation and it lifts my spirits thinking of being with my family in such a happy place!