I don't care what anyone says, I will always love...

JusticeDisney

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What a great thread! It’s a great reminder as to why we all love WDW (well, except for the usual suspects around here who think they know better than everyone else and do nothing other than crap on all things WDW and all people who love it). Seriously, just reading through this thread has put a huge smile on my face!
 

JusticeDisney

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I've loved everything about WDW since 1983, but I no longer am in their target audience so I can no longer participate in the thing that I was obsessed with for over 35 years. They had priced me out of the hotels a few years ago, but only recently priced me out of being able to afford to go to the parks anymore, which had been the object of my affection. It was something that I looked forward to immediate after leaving and building up until I went again. So, if I sound angry or negative that is the reason why. I might have some money in my retirement plans, but unless I want the government to support me for whatever life I still have left my desire to remain independent has forced me to be responsible and not spend it on such a luxury when I might need it for food and shelter someday. I just cannot take that chance. So the one thing after my family that was a hugely important part of my life is, for all intents and purposes, unreachable.

To the OP... continue to enjoy all those thing that others put down, because no one other than Disney themselves will ever do things to make that out of reach. Enjoy like I did for 35 years. They go by at the speed of light and I advise you not to waste any of them.

I really don't have anything to complain about. I made forty eight trips to WDW, (through a number of changes in both numbers of parks and attractions therein) one visit to Disneyland in Anaheim (50th Anniversary) and one to Disneyland Paris. I got far more enjoyment out of the stuff than most people have ever had the ability to experience. I consider that very lucky.
What an awesome post. Made me feel happy and sad at the very same time. Also made me think and feel grateful. Thank you for sharing and for such candor. Your post serves as a lesson and a reminder to be in the moment at all times and live with gratitude. I wish you and your family nothing but the best, and hope you can all enjoy another WDW trip at some point.
 

mergatroid

Well-Known Member
I've loved everything about WDW since 1983, but I no longer am in their target audience so I can no longer participate in the thing that I was obsessed with for over 35 years. They had priced me out of the hotels a few years ago, but only recently priced me out of being able to afford to go to the parks anymore, which had been the object of my affection. It was something that I looked forward to immediate after leaving and building up until I went again. So, if I sound angry or negative that is the reason why. I might have some money in my retirement plans, but unless I want the government to support me for whatever life I still have left my desire to remain independent has forced me to be responsible and not spend it on such a luxury when I might need it for food and shelter someday. I just cannot take that chance. So the one thing after my family that was a hugely important part of my life is, for all intents and purposes, unreachable.

To the OP... continue to enjoy all those thing that others put down, because no one other than Disney themselves will ever do things to make that out of reach. Enjoy like I did for 35 years. They go by at the speed of light and I advise you not to waste any of them.

I really don't have anything to complain about. I made forty eight trips to WDW, (through a number of changes in both numbers of parks and attractions therein) one visit to Disneyland in Anaheim (50th Anniversary) and one to Disneyland Paris. I got far more enjoyment out of the stuff than most people have ever had the ability to experience. I consider that very lucky.
Great post, thanks for sharing.

Every time I see you post I remember the time you told the story of eating on your own at Disney and a waiter or waitress assuming you were the head of another family sat at the table next to you and gave you their bill. You sitting there thinking "What the blazes is going on here" :D
 

FiestaFunKid

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Leaving off all of the obvious missing rides like Splash/Toad/Great Movie/Backlot/Original Epcot...My list includes tunnels in Tom Sawyer Island...Water Sprites/Mice on Bay Lake...The pre-Chef Mickey's Breakfast Buffet at the Contemporary, the original Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars (served ultra-cold out of the dry ice), Alfredo's (at least liked)...and of course playing Punch Out in my beloved Fiesta Fun Center
 

iamgroot61

Active Member
In the Parks
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I know this site is WDW focused, but I lived in Cali for many, many years and for a long time, DL/DCA were my go-to parks. I will always love the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay on the HM attraction. Love how it arrives in late October and stays all the way through the holidays. I really wish they did that here.
 

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