Disney Dilemma

[MerHearted]

Ok, I'm completely torn right now. I have a decision to make and I have to make it soon! I need help. Ok, let's start from the beginning. In July 2001, I went to Walt Disney World for the first time ever. I had the greatest time of my life. It awoke a dormant love of Disney that had been gone for quite some time. And since then, I've longed to return. This year, my uncle who lives about 5 minutes from Disneyland got married. The wedding was held last month, the entire family went... except for me. I'm in college and could not go. Seeing how cruel it was for the whole family to be enjoying Disneyland without me, they're allowing me to make the trip on my own to Disneyland this December for Christmas Break. Great news, right? Of course! I couldn't be more thrilled. I've been anxiously waiting for the day to come. But in recent weeks, doubts have been appearing. You see, I've been holding onto a hope that I could make a return to Walt Disney World next summer. I've been attempting to save money for it. Originally, I was thrilled to be going to Disneyland and getting a chance to return to WDW in the summer. But now, I'm having doubts about whether or not I can do both. My Disneyland trip is pretty much guaranteed, all I have to do is purchase it (I'll be staying with my uncle so I won't be paying to stay at the resort). The WDW trip is uncertain though, a lot of questions loom over it. And now, I've entertaining thoughts about possibly giving up my Disneyland trip and using that money to further my chances of going to WDW. And it's this dilemma that's tearing me apart! Do I dare give up this certain Disneyland trip to further my cause for WDW? But I'm afraid if I give up Disneyland, I might be making a huge mistake. Forfeiting Disneyland doesn't automatically give me an absolute guarantee that I'd being going to WDW. Money isn't the only issue with the WDW trip, I graduate next spring, so several questions remain about my future. Right now, what I'll be doing next summer is an uncertainty. And that could harm my chances for the WDW trip, with or without the Disneyland money. Thus, if I give up Disneyland, I take the risk of not getting to go to any Disney resort at all. But keeping the Disneyland trip will lessen my chances of returning to WDW, the place I REALLY want to go to. But there's still the chance that, with luck, I could do both. What do I do?

 

[Lhriangel]

I love Disneyland... It's my "home" park.. and it's the first park I went to. It's the original...

Also if you come during Christmas then the Haunted Mansion will still have the Nightmare Before Christmas theme.. so that is supposed to be definately worth seeing.

I say ... try to do Disneyland but I'm sure I'll get out voted here.. lol.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Originally posted by Angelique
I love Disneyland... It's my "home" park.. and it's the first park I went to. It's the original...

Also if you come during Christmas then the Haunted Mansion will still have the Nightmare Before Christmas theme.. so that is supposed to be definately worth seeing.

I say ... try to do Disneyland but I'm sure I'll get out voted here.. lol.

One more after me and she will be outvoted :lol:

WDW...MUCH MORE TO SEE AND DO!!! and...it's not just a "land" it's a WORLD :lol:

But...DL is where it all began...I can see your dilemma

 

[ACE]

Option 1
Take the sure thing and still try to do WDW later.

Option 2
Forget the sure thing and save for WDW with the hopes that you'll get to go.

OK Lets see.....Go to DL and maybe WDW or skip DL and maybe not go to WDW. Hmmmmm

Do one park maybe two.

Skip one park maybe two.

Seems like a no-brainer to me.

GO TO DISNEYLAND!

:wave: ACE

 

[Lhriangel]

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
One more after me and she will be outvoted :lol:

WDW...MUCH MORE TO SEE AND DO!!! and...it's not just a "land" it's a WORLD :lol:

But...DL is where it all began...I can see your dilemma

Disneyland is something you have to experience... it's absolutely amazing. I love that place. AND we have things that they don't have at WDW and he has already been there .

What Brian.. you telling me you don't want to go to DL?

 

[Tramp]

Vince....Go with the sure thing....Go to Disneyland!:sohappy:

...and just hope this is the toughest decision you'll have in your life.:lol:

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Originally posted by Angelique
Disneyland is something you have to experience... it's absolutely amazing. I love that place. AND we have things that they don't have at WDW and he has already been there .

What Brian.. you telling me you don't want to go to DL?

Nope, I'm not saying that I don't want to go to DL...but if had the choice between the 2...I'd say...go to WDW...because there is more to do for a vaca... 1 1/2 parks...or 3 1/2 parks :lol:

 

[JuniorTOT]

Go to DL since its a sure thing, especially since they have the NBC thing for Haunted Mansion

 

[Lhriangel]

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
Nope, I'm not saying that I don't want to go to DL...but if had the choice between the 2...I'd say...go to WDW...because there is more to do for a vaca... 1 1/2 parks...or 3 1/2 parks :lol:

You mean TWO parks... until you have visited DCA you are not allowed to judge it LOL. I LIKE DCA . It's a great park, quiet most of the time, good restrauants.. (although they are closing Soap Opera Bistro which really stinks cause I ate there the other week and it was soooooo good).

And given to the fact that I easily get lost in AK and it would take me all day to get OUT of AK I would give AK a whole day too LOL.

But that's not the point.. when you come to DL you don't ONLY do DL and DCA... you also can do Knotts... and you can go to Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Bell Air, Museums, Beaches... there is more to do in LA then in Orlando so you can easily spend a week here and not see it all.

Okay *gets off her soap box* I just really feel protective about my home LOL.

 

[DisJosh]

Alright Angelique, cover your eyes!

I say screw DL and go for WDW.

I see DL as a good thing but in the end is not what Walt really wanted. WDW was Walts chance to get DL right. I'm extremely biased though...I've never been to DL. I think you know WDW is a GREAT thing and you know you will enjoy it so go back for more. Save DL for when you get sick of WDW (if thats possible).

 

[Lhriangel]

Originally posted by DisJosh
Alright Angelique, cover your eyes!

I say screw DL and go for WDW.

I see DL as a good thing but in the end is not what Walt really wanted. WDW was Walts chance to get DL right. I'm extremely biased though...I've never been to DL. I think you know WDW is a GREAT thing and you know you will enjoy it so go back for more. Save DL for when you get sick of WDW (if thats possible).

... if you have never been to DL how can you know at all what it's about?.... lol

 

[DisJosh]

Originally posted by Angelique
... if you have never been to DL how can you know at all what it's about?.... lol

Don't try and make me feel bad!! I like WDW and thats that...you'll never convert me...never!





:lookaroun

 

[WDWFREAK53]

You've pretty much made my point Ang

See, when I go on a Disney vacation...I want to be taken over by the fantasy of it all. A Disney vacation is an escape from reality...where all of your dreams come true...The magic of it all surrounds you completely! I'm pretty sure it's a safe bet that the strip outside of DL is NOT like that :lol: I mean...isn't there a major highway RIGHT NEXT TO IT???

I agree with Josh... WDW is Walt's way of doing it RIGHT...the way he truly WANTED to do it...(meaning...no outside interferences, beautiful location, TONS OF ROOM...and away from the hustle and bustle)

 

[Lhriangel]

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
You've pretty much made my point Ang

See, when I go on a Disney vacation...I want to be taken over by the fantasy of it all. A Disney vacation is an escape from reality...where all of your dreams come true...The magic of it all surrounds you completely! I'm pretty sure it's a safe bet that the strip outside of DL is NOT like that :lol: I mean...isn't there a major highway RIGHT NEXT TO IT???

I agree with Josh... WDW is Walt's way of doing it RIGHT...the way he truly WANTED to do it...(meaning...no outside interferences, beautiful location, TONS OF ROOM...and away from the hustle and bustle)

*gives you both a look and sighs* I can be taken over by the fantasy at DL... That's why I love it there. It's a drop of fantasy in a crazy city. Actually Disney redid the strip outside of DL and now it's all disney friendly thank you very much!!! And so there is a highway next to it... that doesn't take away from the magic of the parks.

Walt wasn't even really IN on the building of WDW. He died before MK was built. He wanted FL so he could build EPCOT... he built MK there because Florida would only let him do Epcot if they also did MK. I'm pretty sure of my disney history but if you doubt me look it up. FL was bought for Epcot NOT MK, AK or Disney/MGM. And at the time Epcot was supposed to be different as well but that's another story.

Why do I have a feeling I just got myself in trouble LOL.

 

[DisJosh]

Originally posted by Angelique
*gives you both a look and sighs* I can be taken over by the fantasy at DL... That's why I love it there. It's a drop of fantasy in a crazy city. Actually Disney redid the strip outside of DL and now it's all disney friendly thank you very much!!! And so there is a highway next to it... that doesn't take away from the magic of the parks.

Walt wasn't even really IN on the building of WDW. He died before MK was built. He wanted FL so he could build EPCOT... he built MK there because Florida would only let him do Epcot if they also did MK. I'm pretty sure of my disney history but if you doubt me look it up. FL was bought for Epcot NOT MK, AK or Disney/MGM. And at the time Epcot was supposed to be different as well but that's another story.

Why do I have a feeling I just got myself in trouble LOL.

Making up phony stories will get you no where Angelique!

 

[Lhriangel]

Originally posted by DisJosh
Making up phony stories will get you no where Angelique!

Are you calling my stories phony?????

 

[ACE]

You guys are missing a very important element to this story.

Going to WDW is not a sure thing. Even if he passes on DL, WDW is still a "maybe" at best.

Going to DL is a sure thing and the possibility of going to WDW later, still exist.

I think I would rather go to DL and still try to do WDW later, than to pass on DL and possibly not go to ANY Disney park.

Jusy my opinion.

:wave: ACE

 

[no2apprentice]

A Mouse in the hand, is worth two in the bush.

Go to DL. It's a sure thing. If you have unknowns that could tip the trip to WDW one way or another, why lose the trip to DL when WDW is not a sure thing?

Also, your uncle has been gracious enough to open his home to you during your visit, even though they will still be newlyweds. That is a very kind offer, and something you should consider in your decision.

If you do go to DL, don't forget to bring your uncle's wedding present with you!

 

[dopey]

I've never heard anyone say they regretted going to Disneyland. Get thee to Anaheim! You've GOT to experience it at least once. Disney World will still be there when you get back.

 

[ACE]

Originally posted by dopey
I've never heard anyone say they regretted going to Disneyland. Get thee to Anaheim! You've GOT to experience it at least once. Disney World will still be there when you get back.

Actually it won't be there. That's the week they are moving it to Missouri.:lol: Just joking, it's moving to Maine.

:wave: ACE