Unhealthy addiction to DISNEY (or Healthy)

[bigmerle1966]

I'm also addicted to Disney, however, its more difficult for me. I am a widowed father of 3 small kids. We've gone to WDW twice since my wife passed in July 2003. I love that I can give my kids memories of such a wonderful place. My family thinks I'm odd. We just got back in February, and already have plans for next January.

I know people who go to Vegas every year, or skiing at Tahoe, Nag's Head, whtever. That's okay, but for a guy to want to go to Disney every year, they think I have a screw loose.

I think they may have a screw loose, there is nothing wrong with a Disney addiction.

 

[kerri0616]

Hello. My name is Kerri and I , too, am a Disneyholic.

Unfortunately, I married someone who is not. (Maybe I should have made Disney part of the vows...hmm.) Our last trip was way back in 12/03. We had a perfect vacation at AKL. I spent last summer looking for a job, so no summer trip in 2004. Boo. Got a job teaching. Yay! But no trips during the school year anymore. Boo.

So, since 12/03, I've been planning our next adventure. I've been patiently waiting for codes, but to no avail. So, I decided that I'd bite the bullet and book a MYW package in July when resort rates are lower for deluxes. Of course, I planned for a 7 day trip. Considering crowds and heat, I think we'll need 7 days to do it all, considering taking breaks everyday from the parks. My husband has decided he cannot do more than 5 days at Disney. OMG! 5 days! How much can I accomplish in 5 days? I (like all of you fellow 'aholics) get on these boards daily to get my fix. I mentally go on vacation daily! Where would I eat if I were at Epcot today, I ask myself. It's a sickness, truly.

So, now I must pare down my trip, unless I can convince him otherwise. Is there any magic pill or powder I can slip him, so that he also becomes one of us? That would be great.

Have a magical day!
Kerri

 

[elastigirlfan]

I'm addicted too!! I love this message board - I've learned so much stuff on here! I read them everyday - usually a couple times a day. I'm so glad there are others out there like me. This July will be our 3rd trip to DW. I've been hooked since the 1st trip and so are my girls. My DH likes it too but he's not obsessed like me. I've read every Disney guide except for the Passporter. Love them! I can read them over and over. I'm so glad there are others like me out there! Maybe it's the ones who aren't addicted to Disney that are weird and we're the normal ones

 

[llij]

My name is Jill and I am addicted to Disney!

I was raised on Disney and thankfully I have passed down that addiction to my children.

We had originally planned a Dec. 2004 trip only. Then we ended up with AP's and then it grew to Dec. and June trip. We'll then it grew and grew and grew to more trips.(see my sig.) The other day my mother called (my parents love Disney too) and she said she was sick of the cold weather so let's go to Disney in a few weeks. You don't need to ask me twice. We got rooms and hotel books immediately and now we are on our way.

Sadly, the trips will be over for a long long time after this year. How am I going to get my Disney fix? I'm so thankful for these boards!

 

[Tinkim]

Yup me too. I keep telling DH there are so many bad addictions out there and this is actually a "good" addiction. My best friend is the only person I know besides all my DIS friends that understands what Disney means to me. She went on a trip with us in 2004 thinking "If I only go to Disney World once I will be happy." We are currently planning another trip for February 2006. I knew she wasn't going to go just once and feel that that was enough but I had to let her see for herself how nothing else compares to Disney magic. My kids love it too although I think my DD is going to be most like me (bordering on obsession). I love coming here and just reading about Disney and "talking" about Disney. I never realized how many people loved it until I came here. My DH is not as crazy about Disney as us and he says every other year is plenty for him. I know his family thinks I am nuts to "waste" so much money at WDW when we have already been there but I work a second job for those vacations and my DH told his mom that and he told her I worked hard for it and I deserve it. Love that about DH. I want to go every year but I won't drag DH every year if he doesn't enjoy it so this year the trip was just me and the kids and we had a great time and DH enjoyed his quiet time.

kerri0616 ~ That's my suggestion to you. If DH doesn't want to go as often just take the kids. It is a different kind of vacation but in a good way. I enjoyed spending the time with the kids doing something we all love.

 

[DisneyCP2002]

I'm not going to the world for at least another year but I'm obessed with planning the perfect trip. I want to have the best trip possible after a 2 year pause from the world. I'm obessed and I know it

 

[susy]

I am a Disneyholic, but my addiction to Josh has surpassed it. Over on those forums we post threads about his eyes, his nose, his arms, and the way he says, "no".

 

[off to neverland]

I'm with you all!

I'm totally hooked, and am driving my family crazy with the planning. The Disboards feed it, and I'm not sure whether they satiate my Disney craving or just egg it on.

Like so many have mentioned before, I agree that there are much worse addictions we could have!

 

[TerryU.]

Hello, my name is Terry and I'm a Disneyholic.

I used to drink alot, I beat that addiction. I used to smoke alot, I beat that too. I discovered Disney and this board. I do not want to beat this one! Everytime I find some free time, I go onto this board and get all excited and giddy, because I know I am going to disney world at some point. People ask me why go there all the time? WHY!? I ask them, "have you been there?" When they reply "no". I tell them, you are missing a great trip and leave it at that. My DH, DM, DMIL leave the planning up to me. Just fine with me, I get all excited just planning everything. It is really a good thing I don't have internet access at work, I would get nothing done! I have the DVD and the guide books. I get the Burmabums(sp) book and the DVD every year, even if we are not going that year. We are going next year. I am already bouncing off the walls. Everytime i see a WDW commercial on TV I yell for the DD (11) to come a watch with me. She is just as bad! Before I found this board, I thought I was the only one who felt this way. Boy am I glad to see others who are just as bad! Now I realize that we are the normal ones and the rest of the world is just plain nuts!

HAIL DISNEY! ALL HAIL DISNEY!

 

[bigmerle1966]

Is it bad to want someone to get arrested so you can use your Disney CC to bail them out? I keep thinking that would be 30 or 40 points, for misdemeanors not felonies. They announced in a managers meeting at work today that if anyone needed bail money I could help them out because I am trying to get points for a Disney trip.

 

[DisneyAunt]

Ok...I admit it I addicted too!! There I said now I feel better.

I'm so addicted that I bought DVC. I'm so addicted that I went from being forced to take vacations to my secretary asking me why a whole bunch of days are blocked off the calendar this year. I'm so addicted that I check this board all the time. I'm so addicted that I'm trying to get other people addicted. I'm so addicted that I am buying new luggage for my future trips.

I don't know about the rest of you but when I go down to Disney I can really relax and have fun. I feel like I can be a kid again and not have serious adult responsibilities. I have my own business and a very demanding profession. Even when I'm off I'm working.

If my family found out about this secret forum I would committed. Hopefully they would be kind enought to committe me somewhere in Lake Buena Vista.

 

[PatriciaH]

I'm so addicted we had to move to Celebration and get jobs at WDW.
I'm also so addicted I have been a travel agent for 4 years and love to plan Disney trips!

 

[MommytoMJM]

We live in Altamonte Springs (30 minutes or so from WDW)... just got our AP's last weekend and by the end of Sat we will have been five times and plan on going at least once a week!

 

[cgbsilver@hotmail.co]

BUMP

 

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

My name is Snowhiterabbit and I have a problem....

Yes, totally addicted here.....When I don't have a trip to plan, I go through serious withdrawal! DH does not understand.

I am really pushing to go once a year. He works LONG hours, and I take care of our three little kids, alone, all the time...and I tell him what gets me through the long hours alone is planning my next trip. He thinks it's a very unhealthy addiction. I can think of much worse

He thinks my *idea* of a November trip is up for discussion -- and it's not!! "I'm going to Disney World!"

 

[Mykelogan]

He thinks my *idea* of a November trip is up for discussion -- and it's not!! "I'm going to Disney World!"

Hahaha! That is awesome!

 

[Tinkim]

My name is Snowhiterabbit and I have a problem....

Yes, totally addicted here.....When I don't have a trip to plan, I go through serious withdrawal! DH does not understand.

I am really pushing to go once a year. He works LONG hours, and I take care of our three little kids, alone, all the time...and I tell him what gets me through the long hours alone is planning my next trip. He thinks it's a very unhealthy addiction. I can think of much worse

He thinks my *idea* of a November trip is up for discussion -- and it's not!! "I'm going to Disney World!"

Snowhiterabbit ~ Ha Ha! I could have written this post. My DH works quite a bit too and I am at home with the three kids plus I work doing medical transcription at home. My DH jokes that it is an unhealthy addiction but I don't think he really means it. I am pushing to go once a year also. We weren't supposed to go to WDW in 2005 but in September 2004 I brought up in conversation that I wanted to go in Feb 2005. My DH didn't have the vacation time and didn't really want to go so that is when my manical plan came to life. What if just me and the kids go!? There will only be 4 of us so we can try out a Disney property. And guess what . . . that is just what we did! I told him I would take the 2004 trip as long as it meant I didn't have to give up the 2005 trip for all of us and he agreed. My DH says he doesn't have to "go every year" but he doesn't have a problem with us doing that so that is my plan from now on. Every other year off-site in a nice condo or pool home and then on the off years just me and the kids at a Disney resort. Sounds like I may get that dream of mine to come true of going every year. If you ever plan a trip and he is reluctant consider going with just the kids. It is a totally different and unique vacation experience and we really enjoyed spending time together. My kids are a little older though so that may make a difference. No diapers, midafternoon naps, strollers, etc. We sure had a great time! Good luck with your planning. Now when DH tries to tease me with "nope not going this year" I just laugh and say . . . you stay here and we'll go!