Originally Posted By Roger55 Didn't know where best to post this, so I decided to just chose my home park DL section. I have what I believe might be a unique opportunity to visit all 5 Disney resorts in a 5 month period of time. So far it hasn't be by specific design just to accomplish that. It's been a series of events that when I started to look at all of them together, I realized that I could possibly accomplish that feat. First, DLR is my local resort, so I go there many times in any month. Second, I'm booked to go see one of my other addictions, the NHL Anaheim Ducks, play the LA Kings in London at the end of September, so I decided to go over to DLRP after the games the first week of October. Third, I will be making my annual trip to TDR in November to see the Christmas offerings there. Fourth, my family decided they wanted to go to WDW in December for a family vacation, so I'll be at WDW at the end of the year. So here is where I'm looking for some opinions. After realizing I'll be at four of the five Disney resorts in four consecutive months, I thought to myself "Wow! Should I go to HKDLR in January and complete a sort of a Disney park Royal Flush?". In other people's opinion, how much of a Disney "accomplshment" would this be? I know that TDLFAN has probably accomplished this many times through his many travels, but other than him and probably people that work for Disney, how common/uncommon would this accomplishment be for a common Disney fan like myself? Have others out here done this? Is it not that big a deal or an opportunity I should try to take advantage of? I have been to HKDLR before, so it wouldn't be a first for me. However I'm thinking if I add a HKDL trip, "5 in 5" might be something really cool to say I accomplished. What do y'all think?..."Once in a lifetime chance", "ehh, it's been done", "what ever floats your boat", and of course there is always the "why are you bothering us with this?" Thanks!
Originally Posted By Leggyb I think it would be fantastic. 1. Because you would be the first person I have ever heard of do that and 2. This way we get to hear all about it and be part of it in our own little online way! Go for it!
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I say go for it! It would be an awesome experience and accomplishment. And if you don't do it you will probably end up wishing you did!
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I would do it in a heartbeat! I've been to WDW (Pre-AK) and DLP (in 1992). I would jump on this chance. People get a kick out of it when I say I've been to Euro-Disney (because, can I really say I've been to DLP?). Go for it!!! And we expect full trip reports when you get back!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I'd go for it, but to be honest, I'd probably try to combine HKDL and TDL for ease and economic purpose. But that would be cool. Currently I am saving so I can do all 5 in one vacation for my 40th.
Originally Posted By Aussie Obsession You should do it, just because you can. The Downunder Disneyana Club visited all Resorts and Parks in one round the world trip, and after talking with them, it is something we would like to do as well. Check their website for hints.
Originally Posted By Roger55 >>all 5 in one vacation << >>Downunder Disneyana Club visited all Resorts and Parks in one round the world trip<< Now THAT would be cool! Combining HKDL with TDR is a thought. That's what I did last time but I sacraficed some time at TDR to fit in HKDL on the same trip. I guess I was thinking January because I accrue my vacation at work on New Years day and as one might imagine, I'm going to be using almost all of this years allotment already. Hmmm...something to consider though.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo I cannot imagine even having to THINK about it...no question...I would do it!!!
Originally Posted By mater4 I would not hesitate to jump on an opportunity like that. It does not matter if other people have been there done that. Create the experince for yourself.
Originally Posted By barboy To seriously answer your question: I guess for me I would not do it since I have already been to every Disney resort/destination and all of their theme parks in the world and I am very selective as to which destinations I want to target now. I was able to visit HKDL 7 months ago because I was already having fun in the Philippines which was a 2 hr flt. away . I would never have crossed the Pacific just for HKDL. I think the real question here is whether you find HKDL worth a specific trip on its own merits: HKDL is a beautifully adorned, intimate park with a marvelous mountain backdrop but there is a dearth of attractions as you know. You are based close to DLR so a trip over the Pacific translates to approx. 15 hrs worth of plane time with probable stops in Taipei, Seoul or even Tokyo and say a good $1,000( + or - $200)for air fare. Now, if you don't mind long flights and $ doesn't factor then I say "YES", do it. As far as the uniqueness of such a feat I'm sure that you would be among a very select few. I wouldn't be surprised to find that less than 20K people on this earth have done a whirlwind tour of all 5 Disney destinations because the only candidates would be Disney employees and subs, people who get to travel to many global spots for work and of those spots Tokyo, Orlando, HK, LA and Paris have to be represented and of course the hard-core fanatics(and of all those Disney park fanatics out there only the more affluent with enough disposable time would be likely to pull it off). Considering that there might well be 6+ BILLION people on this planet you would be in a most elite club.
Originally Posted By berol "Considering that there might well be 6+ BILLION people on this planet" If you are 1 in a million, there are 6,000 people just like you.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip If you would just be doing it for bragging rights I wouldn't bother. I mean let's face it. Seeing 5 Disney parks in 5 months isn't like curing cancer or anything. In the total scheme of things it doesn't amount to squat. Now if you would really enjoy visiting all five and feel the expense is worth it... have fun!
Originally Posted By Roger55 It wouldn't be for bragging rights, but I can understand why people may see it that way. I puposely was a little "tounge in cheek" with my OP because I don't want people to think I'm just full of myself. For me, I just see it as an accomplishment. Like climbing to the top of a mountain or hiking to some remote untouched spot. What I'm wondering is what sence of accomplishment would it really be? If you climb a moutain, or hike to what you believed to be a remote location, only to get there to find a souvenir shop, a Starbucks or a 7-11, you can see how the accomplishment might not seem as fulfilling. Thanks to everyone that has replied so far. I appreciate it.
Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker Whether of not I would do it is a silly question, OF COURSE. The main question I'm baffled with is how would I possibly be able to afford something like that!!? I'm not asking anything about your financial status, that's clearly nobody's business other than your own. I'm just thinking traveling around to all 5 Disney parks in a 5 month span not only takes bucket loads of moolah, but lots of time away from work (unless you're retired). It'd be foolish to say I'm not a tad jealous. If you do it, have a great trip!! Can I come with you? haha (kidding) I'll be happy to see all 5 resorts sometime in my lifetime, right now, I'm trying to save just for my trip out to DL. Good luck in whatever you choose to do!!
Originally Posted By sbez30 If it were me, I wouldn't have to think about it. I would LOVE to do that. I would love to win the dream vacation that would allow me to do that. Go For It!
Originally Posted By RAM1984 I came up with a philosophy for myself a few years back. If you a offered a "Once in a lifetime chance" TAKE IT. Or as I heard in the movie Grumpy Old Men, "The only regrets in life are the risks we didn't take." It sounds like you really want to do this so I say go for it, enjoy it and write a trip report when you get backºoº
Originally Posted By lahscious I say absolutely do it! It's one of my life's mission. I've got an AP to DL, so been there done that time & time again (love love) and I FINALLY went to WDW last October & did Disneyland Paris a few years ago. If I had the opportunity, I would absolutely complete the circle w/the Far East. One day I will!
