Tired of being laughed at

[snowglobe girl]

It does get better....people used to laugh at me or roll their eyes when I would tell them that I was going back to Disney again on vacation, but now everyone is so used to it that people usually just ask me when I plan on going back or what month I'm going on my Disney vacation this year. So cheer up and have a great time. We don't even have kids and have been for the past five years! I don't care what people think because I'm going for me and not them.

 

[ryley26]

Happy Anni and don,t listen to them. My dw and I get all the time from her family. We just ignore it and when we became dvc members it was only worse. Now we get asked if we have any spare points so they can go.

 

[irish dancer]

Thanks everybody, I knew you guys would understand.

Our Honeymoon was a cruise on The Big Red Boat and 4 days in WDW so we thought it appropriate to return for our 10 yr.

Most people that know us know we are Disney freaks, they just don't get how fun it can be. I just LOVE that feeling of being on MainStreet. Oh well, it could be worse - if they all knew how great it was and went as often as we do it would be more crowded.

 

[ladysoleil]

My DH was getting some of that negativity for our anniversary trip, to the point where he was getting concerned that he might not enjoy it- he was getting scared that it was "too childish".

I said, look, tell them we're going to a beautiful tropical resort area that has golf, tennis, watersports, fine dining, art exhibits, cultural events, shopping, live music, comedy, and other entertainment, wildlife tours and educational and historic exhibits. It happens to be in Florida. It also happens to be Disney World. He did. They were impressed.

I think a lot of people are still holding on to the stereotypes that Disney is for kids because they are not aware of the variety of attractions and amenities that Disney now offers for adults. Disney Marketing is smart and they're very up on the trends, and it seems that they are really making a push to get the Disney name out there as a romantic destination for adult travelers.

If people don't get it, that's their problem. And my DH, who was worried about being trapped in kiddieland? Well, we won plane tickets to Florida and the first thing he said was, "Hey, we still have two days left on our Park Hoppers, can we go to MGM and play Millionaire again?"

I think he was convinced.

 

[mommykds]

Ignore them! They know not what they say!

I get the same reaction.."you are going to WDW AGAIN?" ugh.
Just think, that's less people trying to get ps & fastpasses..

Enjoy!

 

[philaround]

Happy anniversray. DW & I will be there the same time as you, celebrating our 31st anniversary.

 

[CamColt]

I too get that reaction because DH & I are going without the kids for a long weekend for our 10th in July. I havent read all the replies so if its been said, I apologize, but my opinion is those people dont know what Disney has to offer. Its not all Dumbo rides and characters.

Go and have a great time! Happy 10th!!!!

 

[LibertyLover]

My DH and I celebrated our 4th anniversary at AKL in a savannah view room. We didn't have kids yet, but were also celebrating the submitting of our paperwork to Chinese authorities to adopt our daughter. It was a great trip and we made plans to bring our DD to WDW when she joined our family. Don't let anybody make fun of your choice - WDW is a great place for adults and AKL is very romantic. Have a wonderful time and congratulations.

 

[Karmel96]

I think it sounds wonderful too! Don't let others (who are probably just jealous!) get you down. My DH always says he has two wives: regular wife and vacation wife, and he still says he's never seen me happier than when we went to WDW back in "98 (NO KIDS!), especially when I was hugging Eeyore! Have fun! (Doin' the 6 day dance myself!!!!)

 

[HappyLawyer]

Hello all, I figured I come where I knew people would understand. Just a little vent here.

My DH and I will be spending a long weekend at WDW for our 10 yr annviersary in just 13 days . Any time someone asks us what we are doing for our anniversary or where we are going and we tell them WDW they laugh at us. We get a lot of "you are going without the kids?", "you're going again", etc. If they don't laugh the certainly roll their eyes. . This makes me mad . My DH and I are counting the days and are very excited, looking forward to doing 'adult' things without the kids. We have a KTTK tour booked, we are staying at AKL savanah view with dinner on the balcony, etc.

Trying not to let them get me down but I've resorted to telling people we are going to Florida and don't mention WDW. Maybe I should make up something really exotic. We're staying at AKL, maybe I'll start telling them we are going on a safari

Thanks for listening, I feel better already . Have a great day!

Honey, they are laughing so they do not cry, cry over envy that they are not going, just ignore them, there are more of us here on the dis then those other jealous people, don't let them take your joy away, tell them your going to disney then say i bet you wish you were going

 

[okck]

My parents are celebrating their 40th anniversary this summer. Us "kids" told them to pick what they wanted as their gift, party, cruise, etc. They happily asked us to send them to Disney for a week! They can't wait. Have a great time and Happy Anniversary to you!

 

[rabyoga]

In 3 years, my hubby and I are going to celebrate our 20th anniversary. I plan on doing a vow renewal at DisneyWorld. When I tell people, they think I'm crazy. All they have to do is see how I am about Disney right now, they know I'm serious.
In fact, after our renewal, we're getting a T-shirt that reads, "Married 20 years. Let me in front of the line.."
The only problem with our 20 years anniversary.. We're were married very young- I was 21 and hubby was 23 yrs. No one believes that it is our 20th anniversary.

Robin
Only 3 days until I visit the Mouse in his House

 

[mickeymom55]

DH and I leave next Thursday for our 25th anniversary trip. First time without the kids. Although we will miss their company, we have plans for a more grown up visit. Keys to the Kingdom tour, segway fun, PS at a real sit down restaurant, and down time by the pool. Yes, we have had people say - "why not Aruba or the Bahamas?" I say "Why not a place I love to go - why not Disney World?" We can't wait to visit Disney from a different perspective - adult. My other feeling is, how many people do you know who go on the same vacation to the mountains or to the beach EVERY summer? Same place, same house, same vacation. At least there is always something new to see and do when you visit Mickey. Gotta love it!!!! - Happy anniversary to you and have a wonderful vacation.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy Anniversary, and have a great time! We too have started to say that we're going to Florida. Of course, our friends then say, "WDW?" and I'm caught!

Bobbi

 

[Jennabeth]

We're getting the opposite. Hubby and I leave for our Disney Anniversary weekend in 7 days (!!!!!) and everyone keeps telling us we are going to have such a good time without the kids. Our kids are young (2 & 5) so there is so much we couldn't do without them. We plan on hitting a water park and Pleasure Island. Have a great time and don't worry about what others think.

 

[jenrose66]

I get that too. And it's only my second year in a row going. With my husband's family I just ignore it. With co workers or anyone else though. I just say that I'm going to Disney for my anniversary. I say it's a log of fun and that me and dh love it. I suggest that they try it for a vacation sometimes. I make sure that I'm confident and usually people will just say.."oh that's nice". Most people won't criticize when they see that you are proud of your decision.

 

[jkjjhuddle]

We are leaving on the 17th for anniversary celebration! First trip w/o kids 2nd trip for me ever! I sort of feel bad leaving my kids at home, but I am really looking forward to WDW with out a stroller. My friend really thinks this is bad. She keeps saying she could not imagine leaving the kids at home and going to Disney.

Kristy

 

[sm4987]

Happy anniversary!!!

I know exactly what you mean. My parents think I'm crazy and haven't grown up yet (I'm 30) with as much as we go. They feel like I've brainwashed the kids into loving it so much. Who cares what other people think. Go and have yourself the best time you can!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

We got the same "harrassment" last May when DH and I went without the girls. We even heard it at WDW from other guests while on the bus, waiting for WISHES. "You're taking a vacation without the kids and you chose WDW?" Our response, OF COURSE!!! Where else could we have so much fun!?! We also did the KTTK tour, something we couldn't do with the girls.

Go and have a GREAT time, don't worry about what others think, we didn't!!!

 

[Susiesnowflake]

There's no place else I'd rather celebrate my anniversary....or birthday...or some other special occassion! Some people just don't get it. How very sad for them, but how very lucky for us! I also figure that that's one less person or family taking a room from us at WDW or grabbing that AP or room only discount we're all wishing for or standing in front of us in line at the parks or taking that PS we're all hoping for..... Go and have a wonderful time, and Happy Anniversary to you!