Originally Posted By dzy76 My preference I think would to be 5-6 nights several times a year - getting to see different seasonal offerings. But alas, I only get there once every couple of years it seems. So the longer stay works best for me.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy 5 days last year solo and I still didn't want to go. This year it's 5 and I know I won't want to leave again. I keep telling myself it's better than nothing. I thought 5 would be too much, but I relaxed, went back to the room (not too long - I couldn't take it - so I went back to the park) people watched, just did what I wanted. I think 10 days would be better for me, then maybe I could sit by the pool or something, relax a little more. When you only go once a year - you don't want to leave the park.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy and yeah allygator206 ~ perfect people to ask if it's too long....LOL
Originally Posted By Lisann22 We used to only go every other year as a kids growing up. It's only been in the past 5 years that I've made multiple trips to DL within a year. And I'm feeling it. Some of the excitement and anticipation of going to DL is warying off. The 50th was a very special year, I'm sure I'll slow down a bit next year. ;>
Originally Posted By Disney Joy lisann22 ~ the opposite for me. It seem to have wored down for my kids, but the older I get it more I want. AND my husband said I am sick. He's sick when it comes to fishing. He said well at least he brings something back, what do I bring back. LOL I told him I would bring him a Mickey Fishing Cup. We had a good laugh.... Interesting to me....I thought my kids would be die hards. They told me that is the only place we went every year. GEE why would they want to go anywhere else. They don't even take the kids, I have to. Goof Balls....
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 For our first (summer) trip to DL we spent 2 weeks, but only spent 5 days in the parks. We did a lot of sightseeing in the area and just loved it. The next two times we came in the summer we started off somewhere else, (San Fran. and Las Vegas) and spents a few days and then ended our trip in DL. (2 weeks total) That works out nice and we got to see something different which is what hubby wanted to do, but it always felt like vacation had finally started when we got to Harbour Blvd. You know the feeling you get when you are finally walking on DL property and you hear the music playing? Ahhhhhh, this is wonderful....that's the feeling. Well, this year we are back to 2 weeks in DL...and I have been worried that it might be too much. I'm glad to read these other posts to see that it's not! (Especially Disneywife with 3 weeks!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy strange ~ I went to WDW for 10 nights and I was ready to leave after that. I think I could do 10 nights easy at DL.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey We just spent seven nights and six days in DL. It was wonderful and though my feet were tired I was very sad to leave. There is just a magic there that doesn't exist anywhere else. This was our second trip in nine months. It was nice to be able to return to the hotel in the afternoon (it was so hot) and rest or swim then return to the park later. We stayed at the Park Place Inn and Mini Suites which is at the cross walk to the resort so it was a quick trip back. I recommend booking at least one extra night and taking an entire day of rest for your aching feet. Hang out at the pool, eat in Downtown Disney. It will go a long way to preserve your feet and your enjoyment of the park. It would be really nice to go when the park is not so hot and crowded. Even after six days there were a few things we did not get to do. I am planning a trip to WDW next summer and will probably stay about ten nights so we have time to enjoy ourselves.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Disney Joy, I went to WDW for 10 nights the first time and thought it was perfect. The next time we went for 10 and it was too long. Finally, we went for 7 nights and that seemed just right.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy SuzieQ ~ it is soo big you probably need at least 7. I want to go back, but I got to take the grands if I do that one. I couldn't live with myself not taking them ~ and that is alot more money than us getting in the Van and hitting I-5.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Oh yeah! When we were at WDW last Oct. for World Cup Paintball, hubby and I took one day to parkhop and hit each new ride or show. That was enough for us. I think if I go back for a vacation I either want to go with a large group of friends or extended family. DLR feels so much more personal than WDW, I can spend days at DL without feeling burned out. At WDW, I can do a day, day and a half per park max. I think DLR is much more relaxing and I feel less 'herded'.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 That was the first thing that came to mind my first trip to WDW - Mooooooooooooooo, Moooooooooooooooo I felt like I was being herded through out the walkways and queues. ;>
Originally Posted By Ursula You know what? I'm going to be shot for this, but I've found that sometimes I can spend too much time at DL. I was looking back at my parking stubs from this year in my car at lunch. I've only gone four times this year. I just went on Sunday, and I stayed just long enough to brouse the new Pirate shop, well, the changes there, and to ride Pirates and then I went home. I think I go in waves, sometimes I can't get enough, sometimes another hour is too much. I think it's just like everythng in like, too much of a good thing is a bad thing.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<I'm going to be shot for this, but I've found that sometimes I can spend too much time at DL.>>> Not by me, I agree.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy Well that is the joy of living close. I wish I could pop over for a hour or two - three or four. Now that would be sweet....
Originally Posted By Ursula I'm just glad I haven't had my fill of WDW. Heck, I haven't been to the other countries' Disneylands either. Better start packing! And I'll never take being so close for granted!! I promise. I learned that from you guys. When I was little, I thought everyone had Disneyland just down the freeway from their homes. I never understood why people needed a hotel room.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ LOL, same here! When I moved 400 miles away, my first trip back was so strange to me.
