Why am I crying???

[kittykitty87]

I think I will cry when I see the castle. Last time I went to WDW was in 2000 (I was 14) and I dont think I cried then but this time I KNOW I will! I've always wanted to go back and this time I am going with my boyfriend and he has never been so I am really excited!

This is really silly but I have a Disney album that I listen to and when I listen to that and think about our holiday in September, I cry then...

 

[OllieDannyandMe]

My cheeks are wet right now, too, after reading your post.

Yes, I cry tears of joy at Disney World. Disney taps into my emotions in a way few other things do. The only other thing that pops into my mind as being similar is when I am watching my daughter accomplish some milestone or when she is attending an exceptionally special birthday party. For me, it has something to do with the magic of childhood and the beauty of growing up...of life.

 

[Atrain13]

I know when my girl friend and I go in Oct. I"ll probably get a little teary eyed. For me it's a whole nostalgia thing. My grandparents use to take me all the time, and I know it meant so much to them when they were able to take me and honestly I hate that I really can't remember it. I'm just glad I've found someone that I can make new memories with at Disney.

 

[JRGAR]

I get teary eyed during the opening ceremony, at the start of Wishes, during the Parade, walking down Main Street....

It's an intense love for Disney and the wonderful memories I've accumulated because of it. I think it's normal. But if it's not, I don't care.

edit: LOL. I just realized I was using my DH's Dis boards account. He's going to want me to let you know that it's HMGar that gets teary eyed, not him ROFL.

But I bet He does too!

 

[HMGar]

::wink::

 

[myjourney]

I cry when I am standing in front of the castle during wishes, but the most emotional I have ever gotten at Disney was at the end of The Festival of the Lion Kings. One of the animal people got a little boy about 9 or 10 years old who was in a wheelchair and pushed him around with the other kids during the ending song. The little blond boy with black rim glasses circling around with the other kids, in his wheel chair, had his hands in the air and the look of pure joy on his face made both my husband and I cry.

 

[vivianmarie244]

I cry when the bill shows up...does that count?

Soo true!

I totally understand! This will be our first trip with our children. I'm already planning on taking a Xanax! I don't want to totally embarrass myself!

 

[MAPOrocks]

I cry when we walk into Magic Kingdom and I always cry at Wishes. It is just so wonderful and I am so happy that we are there and that my beautiful family is with me!

I will say, there is just something about Disney, though, because I also cried at the last episode of My Yard Goes Disney! My husband says I am just sappy!

 

[pixiefairy]

Add me to the group! I'm a mess at Disney...lol. First time we took our kids in 2008, I think I spent most of the time wiping tears away. The first time they saw the castle, the first time they saw characters, the fireworks, etc. They were perfect angels the whole time, no bickering, no fighting...I thought the pod people had taken them! It was the Disney magic working, heh.

The last family trip in 2010, we ate at the Wishes Dessert Party during the Summer Nightastic fireworks. I stood there with my whole family around me, watching the fireworks, tears streaming down my face. My birthday was the next day, and my best friend sent me a text right at midnight (Florida time) saying all sorts of sweet things and that set me off. Watching my teenage son walk hand in hand with his little sister (they were 15 and 6 at the time and fight like crazy at home) down the ramp from the Epcot monorail set off the waterworks. I know this trip will be no different...and even more bittersweet because my oldest will be 17 and this could very well be our last complete family trip (until, as DH says, he pays his own way, lol) for awhile.

I get the chills when I hear Disney music ( I have a special event cd in the car that the kids are addicted to). I feel about 5 years old when I start to plan our trips. Disney commercials...forget it...the tears start.

 

[robin19871]

I love DCL too and today when I watched the Fantasy come into Port Canaveral it was exciting. THEN, the horn played "When you wish upon a star" and I started tearing up. The Disney music does it to me every time..

 

[lucifie]

I was there twice years ago and I didn't cry, but now we're planning our first trip with the kids and I cry just thinking about it. I'm afraid I'll be a blubbering mess when we get there.

 

[justakrazymom]

I cry too! BTW....I cried just reading your post. So, I totally understand.

Ditto.. heck I cry when I watch the Sing A Long in DisneyLAND video..

 

[akl-fan]

I cry too! BTW....I cried just reading your post. So, I totally understand.

Me too!!

 

[LBlovesM&WDW]

I cry(seriously bawl) during Wishes and Illuminations and I get a little teary eyed/happy when I see the welcome sign and parades. For us, it's our happy place and we have so many wonderful memories. I know that someday my mom will not be with us and my niece is getting older, so I cherish every second. That is what makes me sad, the idea that it won't be the four of us always.

 

[Coach81]

Go with it.... it's the Magic!!!

 

[scrapper2k]

Crying my way through this thread. I also cry at all shows and parades.

 

[leebee]

I've taken my daughter every year since she was 4 years old....She is 16 this year , and I am taking her for surprise visit. Will cry when she finds out, will cry when we drive under the arch.
We both will cry during Wishes, and I harder for this will probably be the last time I go with her until she has her own kids.
Very sad, yet Disney happy!!!

Don't be so sure! I thought that DD18 would want to travel to WDW less and less as she got older, but she's still my best Disney buddy, and I don't see it stopping any time soon! The only difference is that now, I think she is becoming a "Disney crier" too! Enjoy your trip!

(PS- we played hooky on Wednesday and came to Portland for a get-away in the glorious weather!!)

 

[linskypens]

Don't be so sure! I thought that DD18 would want to travel to WDW less and less as she got older, but she's still my best Disney buddy, and I don't see it stopping any time soon! The only difference is that now, I think she is becoming a "Disney crier" too! Enjoy your trip!

(PS- we played hooky on Wednesday and came to Portland for a get-away in the glorious weather!!)

Wednesday was indeed a great day here, hope you had fun, thanks for the good wishes!

 

[kittykitty87]

I cry when I hear, 'When you wish upon a star'.

They are happy tears though not bad ones. Im going in September and I know I will cry as soon as I see the castle. I feel like Im going to burst I get so excited and emotional

 

[ToddyLu]

Ok my big breakdown came the first time I ever saw the lights come on at Osborne Lights in 2005. DH and I didn't know what to expect then "poof" a million lights were on and I was flabbergasted. Hands flew up to mouth, huge tears, DH kinda hide to hold me up...the hole bit....we had just been through Katrina and lost my FIL to Cancer.

and I know exactly why I was crying.....my chest was heavy...

Walt Disney World healed my heart.