When Can We Return?!?!?

[DizneyNutz]

I clearly remember coming home a year ago, setting our plans in motion for this year, waiting for the moment that we could make our ressies (DVC) making them and then starting the LET'S GO TO WDW phase----we aren't wealthy, and we have to do everything in stages---airline, car rental, special events, etc., well, I've spent a WHOLE YEAR doing just that, plannning!! Our trip is less than 30 days away, and I am already dreading the end of it! I know that we've reached that period when time goes on warp speed and it will be over with before you know it---so, I am already grieving for our next trip-----how sad is that?????

Hooked, completely! What do you do?????

I know the DH thinks I am "nutz" as I clearly remember sitting in our den, deep into the Christmas season last year with thoughts of WDW fresh in my heart, doing our Christmas cards, and thinking, it will be at least a year before we're back---and my blisters weren't even healed! Now I am about sick at the prospect of another long year, trying to embrace every day, as we aren't getting any younger, and thinking "we aren't even there yet, when can we go back!"

Anybody else ever feel like this? I feel selfish, as there are folks (much like myself years ago) that dream and pray for ONE trip to WDW, and I am blessed, thanks to my DH, to be able to go at least once a year, and yet, I am sad, as I know our long awaited, much anticipated trip is SO CLOSE, and will be over before you know it!

I am one of the fortunate, God has blessed me with a good life, a wonderful DH, and all the "magic" I could imagine, at least once a year, so I will stop being sad and embrace the fact that I am lucky!

 

[pepperw23]

You should not ever feel guilty for things you have worked hard for. Enjoy it.

As far as getting through from one vacation to the next? I take a lot of virtual vacations on the Dis. I read trip reports, look at the pics. Sometimes I feel like I was really there. ...well sort of haha

 

[Jrabbit910]

You should not ever feel guilty for things you have worked hard for. Enjoy it.

As far as getting through from one vacation to the next? I take a lot of virtual vacations on the Dis. I read trip reports, look at the pics. Sometimes I feel like I was really there. ...well sort of haha

Ditto!!! I couldnt agree more!

I too love reading dis; its helping others & enjoying the happiness of others!

I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip w/o worrying about the next!

 

[Creekermom]

I think too that when I am 'helping' someone else it takes the focus off of my sadness of having to wait at least 10 months before we return.

Plus I can learn something new/different this time around.

 

[njdisneyfreak]

I totally understand how you feel. I remember crying on our last evening of one of our trips, because I didn't know when we'd return. I think most of us get the After Disney Blues (ADBs).

Don't let sadness over not knowing when you're going back, to take away from the excitement as you get closer and the excitement of the experience, once you're there. If you typically go at least once a year, just begin planning the next trip as soon as you get back. Heck, we are going in 39 days and have already begun planning our next trip, which won't be till 2009. Like the other posters said, these boards help so much, with dealing with the in-between times!

Have fun on your trip, and know you're not alone. Going to WDW is a magical experience, whether you get to go once or numerous times!

 

[byoung]

Can't wait for our next time and we have been going 3 to 4 times per year lately. Just love our DVC.

 

[Cee]

It's weird, isn't it? I seem to want to go MORE right after I get back. Then the
closer I get to going, I start dreading it a little(along with the excitement, of
course) because I know the week will fly by and I'll be back to square one. I
guess only other Disers understand.

 

[M&N]

It's weird, isn't it? I seem to want to go MORE right after I get back. Then the
closer I get to going, I start dreading it a little(along with the excitement, of
course) because I know the week will fly by and I'll be back to square one. I
guess only other Disers understand.

I agree with the mixed feelings...so looking forward for lots of days but also realizing the magic of being there is only for a few short days. Yes, other Disers do understand.

 

[summersalt]

I feel that exact same way! I dread the thought of it being over.... It feels almost like grief.

You are fortunate to be able to go every year. My DH is not a fan of WDW and every time I plan a trip, I have to hear "this is are last trip". I dream of becoming a DVC member. Each trip we take, I hope my DH will feel the same magic I feel and become a fan? I'll keep trying.

 

[DizneyNutz]

I feel that exact same way! I dread the thought of it being over.... It feels almost like grief.

You are fortunate to be able to go every year. My DH is not a fan of WDW and every time I plan a trip, I have to hear "this is are last trip". I dream of becoming a DVC member. Each trip we take, I hope my DH will feel the same magic I feel and become a fan? I'll keep trying.

But I add that I look forward to our trips as much as she does. We both work in the city and it is great to go somewhere where you escape reality, if only for a short time. I will use Busch gardens as a comparison, due to your location. We have found that we can get 10 day parkhopper tickets at WDW and it averages less than the per day ticket to BG. Around 40 something per day and you can hop to any WDW park! We get the 10 day tickets and usually use 4 or five days off of them each trip, depending on whether we are doing the MVMCP. Here's wishing you luck in convincing your DH to more trips. Now that we are DVC, we just have to make sure we have plenty of tickets and plan our travel. We have actually started flying (the past two trips and this upcoming trip) and I really love the convenience of it, being there in less than two hours.

 

[disneyismyname]

I have a year till I get to back!! I'm saving up the money myself (hard for a 21 yr old shop-a-holic like myself!) and taking my momma with me because she's never been on a real vacation (never flown before either!) since she's had her lovely kids (I flatter myself!). I thought that I could do this one thing for her because she has done lots of things for me! She's the one who brought Disney into the house! Everytime I was sick she would buy a Disney movie for me to watch. She'd sit and listen to me resite every word and lyric to The Little Mermaid! (I still know all the words!) She's an awesome momma!!

 

[Nemo32]

I feel the same way! I'm super excited about going this May and introducing my DBF to the world (he's never been and Disney to me is something every child should experience). But I'm also dreading the after part and the sadness that will come with it. You're very fortunate to be a DVC member, this trip is it for me until I save enough money again. I worry I'll fall out of touch with Disney, but I do have the Dis and Youtube to live vicariously through. One day I dream of becoming a DVC member and going every year. I'm so glad there are others that feel like I do

I really would love to work for Disney like travel planning for people, but am not sure how I'd go about doing that. I was thinking though, if we all had our wishes come true and could visit whenever we wanted, like everyday, would we get tired of it or jaded to the magic of Disney?

 

[BigGreen73]

I clearly remember coming home a year ago, setting our plans in motion for this year, waiting for the moment that we could make our ressies (DVC) making them and then starting the LET'S GO TO WDW phase----we aren't wealthy, and we have to do everything in stages---airline, car rental, special events, etc., well, I've spent a WHOLE YEAR doing just that, plannning!! Our trip is less than 30 days away, and I am already dreading the end of it! I know that we've reached that period when time goes on warp speed and it will be over with before you know it---so, I am already grieving for our next trip-----how sad is that?????

Hooked, completely! What do you do?????

I know the DH thinks I am "nutz" as I clearly remember sitting in our den, deep into the Christmas season last year with thoughts of WDW fresh in my heart, doing our Christmas cards, and thinking, it will be at least a year before we're back---and my blisters weren't even healed! Now I am about sick at the prospect of another long year, trying to embrace every day, as we aren't getting any younger, and thinking "we aren't even there yet, when can we go back!"

Anybody else ever feel like this? I feel selfish, as there are folks (much like myself years ago) that dream and pray for ONE trip to WDW, and I am blessed, thanks to my DH, to be able to go at least once a year, and yet, I am sad, as I know our long awaited, much anticipated trip is SO CLOSE, and will be over before you know it!

I am one of the fortunate, God has blessed me with a good life, a wonderful DH, and all the "magic" I could imagine, at least once a year, so I will stop being sad and embrace the fact that I am lucky!

That was wonderfully said. That sounds a lot like my DW and I and we feel the same. We have gone once a year since 2004 and are actually going twice this year. we already went in May and are going again in Dec. 12/08-12/15 to be exact. We feel very lucky as well, but it does come and go way too fast. Just have to enjoy every moment while your there.

 

[DizneyNutz]

That was wonderfully said. That sounds a lot like my DW and I and we feel the same. We have gone once a year since 2004 and are actually going twice this year. we already went in May and are going again in Dec. 12/08-12/15 to be exact. We feel very lucky as well, but it does come and go way too fast. Just have to enjoy every moment while your there.

Thank you. MY DH posts ALL the time, but I tend to post only when/if something really strikes me.

So. after I read what I'd posted, straight from the heart, I thought, WOW, that's a little sappy sounding not to mention putting it all on the line for scrutiny, so I appreciate another person, such as you, saying what you did, as well as all the other posters who've spoken up and said, "hey I recognize that feeling!"

I am glad that you and your DW get to experience WDW at least once a year, I truly wish that everyone could, and yes, it zooms by way too fast! We arrive at WDW on 12/09 (Sunday) and depart on 12/14 (Friday).

I wish you and yours, and all our DIS Board friends a "magical" holiday season!!

 

[BigGreen73]

Thank you. MY DH posts ALL the time, but I tend to post only when/if something really strikes me.

So. after I read what I'd posted, straight from the heart, I thought, WOW, that's a little sappy sounding not to mention putting it all on the line for scrutiny, so I appreciate another person, such as you, saying what you did, as well as all the other posters who've spoken up and said, "hey I recognize that feeling!"

I am glad that you and your DW get to experience WDW at least once a year, I truly wish that everyone could, and yes, it zooms by way too fast! We arrive at WDW on 12/09 (Sunday) and depart on 12/14 (Friday).

I wish you and yours, and all our DIS Board friends a "magical" holiday season!!

My DW and I are arriving Saturday 12/08 and leaving Saturday 12/15 We are staying at Pop. So yeah, we'll be feeling the joy and pain pretty much the same time you do.