Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey Thanks Main Street Dad! I actually grew up in Worland. I have lived in the Black Hills for about 12 years and am finally moving back to Wyoming.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy ShivaThDestroyer You got it -- NEVER will I stop going. I am thinking about how I can move there and retire sooner than the retirement age.....
Originally Posted By liveforvacations 73baloo Your story about your dad on the Mark Twain made me smile! I love reading topics like this because no one in my family or any one of my friends really "gets it." I think it is so great for all of you out there who can really enjoy Disneyland with your friends and families that feel the same way about it as you. My husband has never been converted but he has conceded on our last Disneyland trip that he really felt relaxed and that he didn't worry about anything while he was there. I think of Disneyland like a great old friend, it doesn't matter how often you go- you always have a good time and even if you haven't been for a while, the moment you walk down Main Street it all comes rushing back to you and you feel like you were there yesterday. Thanks for sharing everybody!
Originally Posted By 73baloo liveforvacations My Dad is a hoot and definitely converted after that first visit in the early 60's. A couple of my kids sang in the Magic Music Days and he begged to be able to go through the back area with them just so he could experience things from that side of it. I am lucky my whole family "gets it". As I have stated my ex never did...my kids have always said that they will not marry before their significant other takes a trip there with the family and loves it like they do. I think that speaks for itself.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I agree about the requirement for a love a Disney for marriage. My ex sat in the parking lot the first time we went and that should have been my first clue. The second time he went along he would stay in the park for a couple hours and return to the hotel for the rest of the day. I have to say (and seriously) that the next person I consider marrying better have a special place in their heart for Disney or at least allow it to grow on them.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer sdlovesmickey, I've mentioned this before and probably will again but one thing my DW and I have noticed over the years is that couples who share a love for the park not only seem to stay married, they seem to stay in love also. I'm sure it has more to do with basic personality types than the park but a little pixie dust and Disney magic never hurts.
Originally Posted By Main Street Dad <<My ex sat in the parking lot the first time we went>> Lol! How much does the "Parking Lot Hopper" cost?
Originally Posted By knoxvelour when dating someone new, the first question I ask is if they are into Disneyland. After that I ask about any convictions, drug addictions, history of insanity in the family...
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey ShivatheDestroyer; I couldn't agree with you more. It comes down to compatability and similar likes. I am going on this upcoming trip with just my six year old in tow. I think we will have a fabulous time, but it would have been nice to have an adult along to share the magic with! I have always had to scramble to find someone else to come along with us over the years because my ex was never interested in it. Once we took my father and stepmother along. I tried to talk my sister and her family into going along on this trip, but they want to shoot for the holiday season instead. I am more than willing to return then so I hope we can plan something together for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF You do not know how many times that I have taken my best friend....my ex would rent a car after we got to the hotel..usually across from DL and I would not see him again until it was time to get back on the plane and return to Portland...I got so sick of that...I remember sitting and watching people going by and thinking I wish that I had someone to hold hands with and enjoy this vacation with.....
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer SD, If you decide on early Dec. my DW and I will be there from 12/2 to 12/9 celebrating our 33rd anniversary. We would love to meet you and the mouseketeer in training. Not sure if you knew, but I grew up in Wyoming and SD also. Had to move though, it was too far from The Mouse.
Originally Posted By Main Street Dad DL "on your own" can definetley be bittersweet. I've invited my ex lots of times, mainly to make the experience better for the kids, and she's never had any interest.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey ShivathDestroyer: I am a teacher so I can't take vacations unless it is summer time or the holiday breaks I would have loved to meet you though! 33 years, wow, congratulations! If we go during December it will be around Christmas time. Right now I am leaning towards Thanksgiving time, but if my sister tags along it will pretty much be up to her and her hubby as to which time they want to go. I think that we will still have fun next month even though I will only have my daughter along. She is becoming a Disney pro!
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer SD, we'll be there next month too. We have a BIRTHDAY to celebrate : )
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer KCCHIEF, you don't know how thankful I am that my DW and I both share a love DL, just being able to spend quality time with each other and doing soming we both love has kept our marriage strong and made our love for each other even stronger. It's never too late and that special person may yet find his way into your life. Until he does, just remember that hands with four fingers are good to hold too. BIG HUG from Shiva and the strongest of wishes that you will find your prince.
Originally Posted By 73baloo My kids always knew their Dad was not into Disney. Was never an option to have him there to ruin it...their words not mine. My son went through 3 before he found "the one". Her family is not addicted so I get to be the "Disneyland" Grandma. I love it.
Originally Posted By jodiefra I have a DH who had no idea he loved Disney until I showed him the light. It all started with the WDW honeymoon and many years later he's nearly as addicted as I am!!
