Back to Reality

[forevermickey]

Well....... I am back in reality ......... back from my home away from home and I am so very sad and home sick

We were in WDW at the Caribbean Beach resort from 9/6 until yesterday @ 10am then on to the plane back to New York.

Our family trip was our best yet, wouldn't change a thing except try to increase the amount of days... you always feel you need more time to do ALL the things you want to do.

We were not able to rent the sea raycers or play mini golf or go swimming enough..... but because my daughter finally met the height requirement for Splash M, BTMR, Soarin....... and was a whole year older we did so much more in the parks and found ourselves needing more time because we were having so much fun on everything.

We had great weather, with the occasional shower- to be expected and did not dampen our spirits or fun. Disney Cast Members we encountered from hotels to restaurants to attractions to shops were all wonderful.

I was surprised how crowded it was for the first week in Sept. and how many parents kept or took their children out of school so early in the year for vacation- though our wait times were not so bad. I think the word is out about Sept. and the 0 min. wait times I experienced 2 years ago are a thing of the past.

We had a great time- many great memories - though we were there for 7 nights I wished it was more- I am so home sick but grateful for the time I had.

 

[BrerKev]

Glad to hear that you had a great trip. I know the feeling when the reality of being home sets in. But you can always look forward to planning your next trip.

 

[mickeysshoes]

Glad you all had a great vacation!! Now its sound like its time to look forward and start planing the next trip so you have something to look forward to!!!! I have to say I was one of those parents who took the kids out of school in September...only when they were in elementary school..once middle school came around we did the crowds. It was all about what we could afford back then. Money talks.

 

[zurgandfriend]

Glad you had enjoyed yourself! After a trip I always suffer from PDD (Post Disney Depression) we should start a support group.

 

[Mukta]

That back to reality feeling is the worst. I too suffer a post Disney depression whenever I come back,
I want to hear about the food. Where did you guys eat? Any new places this year that you really liked?

Zurgandfriend, we should start a support group. I am often too sad to come back to the boards and hear about the upcoming trip of others.
We can have meetings (that don't conflict with my deluxe resort snob meetings) and talk about our trips and how great the world is.

 

[zurgandfriend]

That back to reality feeling is the worst. I too suffer a post Disney depression whenever I come back,
I want to hear about the food. Where did you guys eat? Any new places this year that you really liked?

Zurgandfriend, we should start a support group. I am often too sad to come back to the boards and hear about the upcoming trip of others.
We can have meetings (that don't conflict with my deluxe resort snob meetings) and talk about our trips and how great the world is.

I'm a deluxe resort snob as well so we can combine meetings.

 

[forevermickey]

Glad you had enjoyed yourself! After a trip I always suffer from PDD (Post Disney Depression) we should start a support group.

I concur :sohappy:

 

[CheshireKat]

I can feel your pain! We also returned on Sunday from a week long trip. It is always hard to get back into the regular routine of life after a week of hectic fun.

We were also surprised by the amount of people out there. I think the absense of It's a small world really affected crowds in Fantasy Land, Pooh was already backed up after 10:00 in the morning as was Peter Pan. In past Septembers we had definetly walked onto Pooh much later into the day, and also the dreaded Snow White. There were definetly more people walking around as well, mostly I'm guessing South American (not exactly sure where they were from) and England. I think Disney is really filling up slower times of year with the worldwide market and all the various deals. I think your right about the secret being out. For us, this might be our last September visit, not because of the crowds, but because of the weather, just too hot and muggy for us!

 

[forevermickey]

I'm a deluxe resort snob as well so we can combine meetings.

My husband and I have decided that we are now ready to become Deluxe Resort snobs as well!

 

[forevermickey]

I can feel your pain! We also returned on Sunday from a week long trip. It is always hard to get back into the regular routine of life after a week of hectic fun.

We were also surprised by the amount of people out there. I think the absense of It's a small world really affected crowds in Fantasy Land, Pooh was already backed up after 10:00 in the morning as was Peter Pan. In past Septembers we had definetly walked onto Pooh much later into the day, and also the dreaded Snow White. There were definetly more people walking around as well, mostly I'm guessing South American (not exactly sure where they were from) and England. I think Disney is really filling up slower times of year with the worldwide market and all the various deals. I think your right about the secret being out. For us, this might be our last September visit, not because of the crowds, but because of the weather, just too hot and muggy for us!

It was warm, but we had a hot summer in NY this year which made it easier to tolerate.- I just notices an abundance of children, older children, high school, junior high, Monday the 6th was great in the MK- after that the world started to fill up again - ?? oh well -- better than the summer, right????

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

So glad you enjoyed your trip but sorry you're feeling blue. I go through the same thing. I call it DWD-Disney Withdrawl Depression.

 

[forevermickey]

That back to reality feeling is the worst. I too suffer a post Disney depression whenever I come back,
I want to hear about the food. Where did you guys eat? Any new places this year that you really liked?

Zurgandfriend, we should start a support group. I am often too sad to come back to the boards and hear about the upcoming trip of others.
We can have meetings (that don't conflict with my deluxe resort snob meetings) and talk about our trips and how great the world is.

Well we ate at Le Ceiller, I had the prime rib and cheese soup and my husband had filet mignon and spicy chicken and Chipot. sausage, cho. mousse rolled in choc. cruchie stuff and a smore dessert-- AWESOME, All of it!
we also ate at Rose and crown pub, I had butter poached shrimp,meat and cheese selection, fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding AWESOME!!!

Liberty Tree Tavern- crab and spinach dip, pot roast, apple tart- Very Good as well
Rest. Akershus mushroom stuffed Ravioli - delicious!
Hoop de due and trails end- Great ribs and fried chix- all the comfort food trimmings!
Charc. Breakfast- Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey, Cape Mae, Supercalifragilistic ---- Fav. Cape Mae-- then Crystal Palace

Kona cafe breakfast- Tonga Toast!

Whisper Canyon- last Year seemed better- don't know why - I eat the everything Platter
- That just about covers it

Oh ... love Columbia Harbor house fried shrimp!!!! New England Clam Chowder a little peppery for me

Cosmic Rays- love topping my burger with everything on the toppings bar!!

Looking forward to going to Cali. Grill next year

 

[luvlifeinfl]

My family was in WDW little over 2 weeks ago and I am still having a hard time adjust to normal routine.

We where there Aug. 28th - Sept4th and we found the crowds to be easy. The only park ride we had issues with was TSM in DHS it was a 120 min wait all other rides were no more than 20min.

 

[cowanfamily]

"Oh ... love Columbia Harbor house fried shrimp!!!! New England Clam Chowder a little peppery for me"

That shrimp is incredible!

Glad your trip went well. I must say I'm glad it's over though. That means I am 7 days closer to mine.

 

[forevermickey]

"Oh ... love Columbia Harbor house fried shrimp!!!! New England Clam Chowder a little peppery for me"

That shrimp is incredible!

Glad your trip went well. I must say I'm glad it's over though. That means I am 7 days closer to mine.

Have a great time - when are you leaving?

 

[graphite1326]

I hate that feeling when you on your way back home. We usually stop at a grocery store on the way home. I think that is when it kicks in for me that my vacation is over.