Originally Posted By Mr Snappy UNTIL NOW ! I have Laughing Place bookmarked, but I really can't even look at this site unless I know I can book a trip out to SoCal...It's too painful to read about everybody's trip reports and news about the parks if I can't get out there. I have been known to put thousands of dollars on the credit cards for a last minute trip to Anaheim....so to save my card balance, I have to limit my exposure to talk sites ! The good news is that we are coming out again this may (third year in a row) and we are all fired up. I envy those of you who are within 1-days driving distance of Anaheim. We live in Kansas City and it really is a treat for us to go to California and spend time at the park(s). Some of you die-hards may remember that last trip I posted about a terrible experience my family had at the Autopia last year...When the CM yelled at my 7-year old (I won't rehash it again) Most of our friends think we are weird...they go on cruises, skiing, carribean, Europe, etc..on their vacations. We always end up in Anaheim Anywho, I am glad to be back chatting with you all again, you have me until about June when I once again have to restrict myself access to everything Disneyland
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I live in Kansas City and I feel your pain.I get very cranky without a monthly Disney fix. Sometimes I just stand in the Disney Store at Oak Park Mall and then I want to cry. Now that many friends are having children that they have to take to DL I am no longer such a Disneyweirdo.
Originally Posted By ncnike7 I know exactly how you feel, I have been member of LP for a while now but no one would know because I only get on here when I'm planning a trip (about once a year)I remember your autopia incident! We must plan trips for around the same time, we're going back in May also! I hope you have a better time this time
Originally Posted By pecos bill The anticipation can be half the fun. If I am having a bad day at work, just knowing I have a trip to the park in the works can make it a little easier.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Thanks so much for reminding those of us who live near the Parks what a Disneyland trip really means. Even though I live ten minutes away, I still look forward to every trip to the happiest place on earth. When I was traveling with my job, I used to take park soundtracks and photo books on the road with me. They're nice, but certainly not the same! Hope you will be able take a little time to meet up with some of the LP community while you are out here. DlandDug
Originally Posted By plutospal77 We just got back from DL and we are going next year for our sons 12th b-day,which he counted 597 days away. My in laws always say we are crazy because we don't go to other places. But next year we are bringing my inlaws and my parents. I think my husband wants to prove to them how much fun DL really is, since they never gone there. My parents have been going for 50 years, so they got me hooked!
Originally Posted By misty2 Mr Snappy I am exactly the same way! We live near Sacramento but my husband can only take DL once every 18 months or so. Luckily I got to sneak in 2 trips without him - last August for 2 days because of younger son's soccer tournament in SoCal, and this coming March because of older son's school orchestra trip. (no arm-twisting to get me to chaperone!) Have fun!
Originally Posted By DlandJB When I used to live 3,000 miles from Disneyland LP was my way of keeping close to DL and the goings on. When I really couldn't take it anymore I'd go to the Disney Store.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Mr Snappy....I share your pain. Wish I could go once a month and just soak it all in, but alas, we can't afford it. We'll be moving to Missouri in 18 months to 2 years (from Arizona) and already I'm getting nervous. Withdrawals from just being a 7 hour drive away....
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I so understand how it feels. We live only 6-7 hours away and I envy those who live closer. I am in severe withdrawl from the last trip in December. I hope you have a wonderful time. In all my trips I have only had a coulple of run-ins with rude CM's so the odds are your trip will be very goodºoº
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I hate it when I'm after Disneyland. I much prefer being before Disneyland. For me, we get annual passes every other year and take about 6 trips from SF Bay Area during the years with passes. That off year is soooo long and sad, but I keep reading about Disneyland and keep looking at pictures. It's a different fun than when I'm planning a trip, but when the pictures and talk are all I have, it's better than nothing.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Our last trip was over a year ago and we used it at the end of our AP period. At least when we had our APs we knew we'd be coming back again in less than 12 months. We're buying APs on our next trip. It's so fun to have 2 trips to look forward to! :-D
Originally Posted By atigger2 I live in the greater Seattle area and I get down to Disneyland about every three or four years and LP is my greatest "lift my spirits," site. I too only come in here when I am ready for a trip, (21 days and counting) so I love people like DarkBeer and SuzieQ (sp?) and othersgive continuous advice. Helps me a ton. My family has friends in Idaho who come down once a year and they are glued to LP leading up to their trips. Thanks to all LPers who have written in here. Its great stuff.
Originally Posted By Mr Snappy atigger2, I agree. DarkBeer is a great contributor to the DisneyLand Community. Always a class act and incredible information. Each time we go to DL, we are in amazement of the people lucky enough to go to the parks at a whim. It's a full blown, expensive vacation for us !
Originally Posted By mousieblonde I too feel your pain Mr Snappy. We used to live in Modesto and would make a couple of trips a year. But now, we are in Texas and I know we will only find the time to go once a year. Maybe we will make a trip between DL and DW a few times a year. Good luck and have a great time in your coming trips.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I hope you really have a great time, Mr Snappy. I'm a 14-hour flight and several thousand dollars away from Disneyland, so I know exactly what you mean! I've been lucky enough to go five times in the past 10 years, but it's still not nearly enough. I'm ALWAYS thinking of my next trip - even when it's a long, long time away (at the moment I'm setting aside money for my 2009 trip!) I do find that having the LP can give me a bit of a Disney 'fix' when I don't have a trip coming up.
Originally Posted By Pollyana This is our first year with APs and yes, people tell us all the time we are crazy...Well I am...crazy about Disneyland. And we live 6 hours away and go quite often. Go and have fun and get the most out of your Disney experience. We can NEVER get enough of that disney Magic! Kudos to those who help us dream through the LP....DLdug and darkbeer to name a couple. There are many dedicated LPers and this site is just a wonderful place.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo LP is what keeps me going between trips. I live in Indiana...get to go once or twice a year...right now next trip is not planned until November...293 days!! But, I am checkin airfares daily for a deal, and hope to fit one in again before the summer crowds. Everyone here is GREAT...a DL family...and support group!!!
