Originally Posted By RAM1984 From my 27yo daughter in Seattle after I sent her the list of symptoms. "I hadn't thought of sitting in the attic...we could hang some chairs from the ceiling, get some of those little cauldrons that have the fake flames that they sell at party stores, a skeleton, we already have the soundtrack...."
Originally Posted By markcanada The other day, I started drafting a rough list as to how much money we would need for the next trip, how many Air Miles for the flights, what days we would go to the park on three day hoppers, and it made me feel better. Instead of being sad that the last big is over, instead of thinking of yourself in "planning mode" for the next trip, and as we all know, the anticipation is a whole different kind of fun in and of itself, even if the next trip might be years away. Hey, I had started planning my last trip a year before we went, and in hindsight, I'm surprised as to how fast the time went by.
Originally Posted By danyoung > I start getting depressed before a trip just thinking about how I will feel when I have to leave.< This is just so sad but true. I find about the 2nd or 3rd day of a visit I start realizing how close the end of the trip is, and fighting not to get bummed out. I just gotta break down and move to Florida!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I always feel really bad when we have to leave. Our 9 years old son always starts to beg us to stay a few extra days. Then when we finally get home after a long drive he starts to cry. Then that make's me feel even worse. So we take as many trips as we can thru the year. But we can only aford so many trips but coming home is always really hard. So I try to give him a quick pick up by booking another trip and doing the count down. :0)
Originally Posted By guerillagorilla I'm setting off for a roadtrip to Disneyland tomorrow morning! I've got friends already there that'll meet up with me, and they are complete, helpless Disney f-r-e-a-k-s! That's why I like'em. My withdrawal symptoms are somewhat milder, and usually when I take a roadie trip, I'm near recovery by the time I get back home to Utah. I can't wait for this trip though. It's been a year and a half since I've last been there, and having the experience of working at Disney World between these trips...I know I'll be resisting the initial urge to type my old log-in code on the merch registers.
Originally Posted By BlondeMouseEars Thank you for giving me a name for all my symptoms! Atleast now I know that I'm not alone! It's been one full week, and I've got to start planning my next trip!
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Back Sunday night the 21 from eight days at Disney. Thought I was the only one who suffered from withdrawal!! And yep, agree with Markcanada...it helps to start planning the next trip...no matter how far off (looking for sure at summer 2007...but HOPING for another in between!!) My friends are tired of hearing about the trip...my co-workers REFUSE to hear any more about it...and I discover that I don't really want to talk about anything else!! Love this place...NORMAL people live here!! Zip a dee doo dah... Sharon
Originally Posted By alfrede Isn't that strange. People just don't want to know what a fantastic time we've had. Jealousy perhaps? Or is it because we don't talk about anything else?
Originally Posted By markcanada Just got some pictures back today, and we've watched the first hour of 3:45 minutes of video - includes parade and Fantasmic. Still got 92 slides being developed.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Isn't that strange. People just don't want to know what a fantastic time we've had. Jealousy perhaps? Or is it because we don't talk about anything else?<< Not everyone shares our love of Disney theme parks.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Just got back last night. Had a wonderful time in spite and because of the crowds. (Having to stand around and wait gave us the chance to meet many interesting people.} First thing this morning I downloaded 1.5gb's of stills and video clips from my camera and have been running the whole thing as a slide show so it is just in the background as I try to unpack and get back to everyday life. We plan to return in the spring but do not have a date yet so cannot really use planning next trip as therapy. The six trips we have already taken this year have all been set in stone well in advance. I would probably go back for one more Holiday visit were it not for the fact that I leave for Seattle in two weeks. Coming here has helped ease the depression. Thank you all. >>Not everyone shares our love of Disney theme parks.<< Though I do not understand it I am glad it is true. Just think how often the turnstiles would close!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales Hi my name is James, ... Has anyone just thought about moving there? I'm seriously contemplating it. I just miss it so much now and though I've been there so many times this year each trips return is worse then the last. Ahhh so addicting. Oh well 25 days to go...
Originally Posted By minniefan I HAVE thought about moving there, but I wonder if the magic would wear off?
Originally Posted By danyoung >Has anyone just thought about moving there?< I fully intend to move to the Orlando area on retirement. I'm single at 49, so chances are good that I'm gonna be a spinster dude by then. I want to get a job with Disney, hopefully piloting the boats around the property. Work maybe 20 hours a week, and enjoy the place that I've been spending all this money to see all of these years!
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^^I have on occasion pondered this as well. Of course, I realize that there is no guarantee of getting a "glamorous" job. Anyway, from what I read, Orlando is turning into a big, ugly and increasingly expensive city. Plus its super hot and humid more often than not, so I guess that for me at least it will remain in the "nice place to visit" category.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I retired january of last year and *moved there*. Thought of working p/t at DL, but found I thoroughly enjoy using my AP and playing on my own schedule. So, no DL job for me. Just play.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 >>Has anyone just thought about moving there? I'm seriously contemplating it.<< We are definately contemplating it. We are in our 50's and plan to retire into a motor home. The southern CA weather and p/t work at DL are part of the plan. On this past trip we told our tour guide our plans and she said, "DO IT!!!!!!!!" Then we talked to an elderly gentleman at DCA who said, "I did this planning to work for maybe two summers and it has been 15 years. I love it here." If the magic were to wear off I would quit and go back to my AP status. But I think I could do it. As with you, James, each time it is harder to leave. I have gotten so I do not want to admit to friends and family that we are planning yet another trip as they act like we are crazy. If we live and work there then maybe we could vacation somewhere else for a changeºoº
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales <As with you, James, each time it is harder to leave. I have gotten so I do not want to admit to friends and family that we are planning yet another trip as they act like we are crazy. If we live and work there then maybe we could vacation somewhere else for a changeºoº> lol i'm learning this quickly. I have hid the last two trips from many, i figured they wouldn't understand.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 >> I have hid the last two trips from many<< I have a new reason to hide trips. Aside form those who think we are crazy for going so often, I introduced a 76yo friend of mine to DL in October. Now she wants to go with us every time we go. It has been a month and I am in severe withdrawal. I am in Seattle with my daughter and grandson and expecting the rest of the family tomorrow and I keep drifting back to thoughts of visiting Disneyland.
