Disney Stress

[KCheatle]

Hello Fellow Disney Enthusiasts! Well, after a a great trip to WDW last week, I've decided that I need a little break from Disney. I know that sounds nuts because Disney is such a huge part of my life it's like saying I need a break coffee. Let's face it. I'm addicted to both. So, basically what I'm saying is that I need to "cut back" a little bit for awhile I think. And here's why.

It's nothing Disney did or didn't do. It's simply that my Disney obsession, as innocently-natured as I might think it is, actually causes me a lot of stress. It's good stress. But, stress nonetheless (I'm poet and I didn't even know it ) Unfortunately, I work in a very high-stress job, and with 2 kids my non-work part of my day is equally stressful. In fact, rarely do I escape stress. And, as much as I love Love LOVE Disney, all of the necessary planning and booking caused me to spend the last 6 months feeling stressed out. I thought getting to the parks would be what I needed to de-stress, but with all of the park hopping, fast-pass window enforcing, timing of reservations, dealing with my kids 24/7, etc. I ended up feeling just as stressed, if not more, then normal during what was supposed to be my non-stress vacation

On the way home, my DH and I both agreed that next spring/summer just he and I are going to take a trip to somewhere very relaxing with spas, pools, golf, beaches, etc. And, after we get a "real vacation" we'll go back in the late summer/fall to WDW with the kids. That way, I actually do get a stress-free week. So, between now and when I actually have to start planning again, I'm going to take a step back from the Disney-obsessiveness and just try and calm down for awhile. It really is such a magical place. But, it's also a lot to handle!

 

[Tinkerbell397]

I agree 100%. I am at a different stage in life with grown children, one grand-baby and hoping for more. My husband and I returned from a 7 day 6 night stay at the WL on Monday. We tried to take it slow and relax but with ADR's in Epcot, The Boardwalk and various resorts, we spent a great deal of time managing WDW transportation, convenient but at times a combination of busses, boats and monorail. Throw in a delayed flight home due to instrument malfunctions....well.....you can see where this is going. Needless to say, Tuesday was my day to recover. I must say that while we were in Disney, I was in awe of the parents of young children and also in awe of how well behaved the children were. It made me remember the many trips we took when our children were young.....kudos to all of you parents

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I understand what you're saying. Some people may not believe in Disney stress but it happens.

 

[Hakunamatata]

How to do Disney stress free?
- buy non park hoppers
- eat at counter service
- ride or see what you can without fast passes.

It's possible.

 

[epcotisbest]

Hello Fellow Disney Enthusiasts! Well, after a a great trip to WDW last week, I've decided that I need a little break from Disney. I know that sounds nuts because Disney is such a huge part of my life it's like saying I need a break coffee. Let's face it. I'm addicted to both. So, basically what I'm saying is that I need to "cut back" a little bit for awhile I think. And here's why.

It's nothing Disney did or didn't do. It's simply that my Disney obsession, as innocently-natured as I might think it is, actually causes me a lot of stress. It's good stress. But, stress nonetheless (I'm poet and I didn't even know it ) Unfortunately, I work in a very high-stress job, and with 2 kids my non-work part of my day is equally stressful. In fact, rarely do I escape stress. And, as much as I love Love LOVE Disney, all of the necessary planning and booking caused me to spend the last 6 months feeling stressed out. I thought getting to the parks would be what I needed to de-stress, but with all of the park hopping, fast-pass window enforcing, timing of reservations, dealing with my kids 24/7, etc. I ended up feeling just as stressed, if not more, then normal during what was supposed to be my non-stress vacation

On the way home, my DH and I both agreed that next spring/summer just he and I are going to take a trip to somewhere very relaxing with spas, pools, golf, beaches, etc. And, after we get a "real vacation" we'll go back in the late summer/fall to WDW with the kids. That way, I actually do get a stress-free week. So, between now and when I actually have to start planning again, I'm going to take a step back from the Disney-obsessiveness and just try and calm down for awhile. It really is such a magical place. But, it's also a lot to handle!

We don't have children, so I know our way of doing things is a bit different, but if you get a chance, check out our mostly stress-free trip a couple of weeks ago.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...-fastpasses-lots-of-fun-and-pool-time.873744/

 

[Gojira ゴジラ]

Just relax at the resort in the morning and come to the park in the afternoon when everyone is ready. Don't rush yourself and the family. You don't have to make a dining reservation. Every single day I have to go from one meeting to another, my life is pretty much scheduled on a daily and hourly basis.. I really don't need that in Disney. I want to roam free

 

[SMS55]

How to do Disney stress free?
- buy non park hoppers
- eat at counter service
- ride or see what you can without fast passes.

It's possible.

Well I do quick service meals or I'll eat off site. We drive so we can go offsite. When I'm on vacation, I don't like the strict times too much. It's like being back home and having your work meetings set, when to pick up the kids, or take them to practice. We have the hopper option because we are pass holders. We'll hop depending on what we are in the mood. The only thing we really stick to is getting to the park for rope drop. That helps knock out some more popular rides before the crowds arrive and getting some fast passes for others. It does work and it is enjoyable. Sometimes we don't get to do everything but we know we'll be back soon.

 

[Runmyhorse]

Sometimes you just got to step back from disney. Dinsey like you said is a stress all in itself. All the planning and ect. I say do like you said and go on a couple get away. Disney will always be there.

 

[Graham9]

Too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. We are coming to the world for the first time in three years because we felt now the "time is right" and also a money/work thing. But we are coming with more anticipation than ever before due to our long absence which makes the whole place a lot more "Special". If we able to come to the world every week or so, WDW would be just another place to visit and not special in any way.

 

[rob45]

Since you love Disney so much, maybe DH will take you on a Disney cruise?

 

[jw24]

It's perfectly fine in my opinion. As much as I love going to WDW, sometimes you need a break from it and explore new trips or new places. It's not saying, "I'm never visiting WDW again" per say but rather, a WDW trip can wait for another time. I mean, WDW is my favorite vacation spot but at the same time, I want to visit other places out there that I really want to see. London is huge on my bucket list. I also want to visit Ireland, Paris, Australia, parts of Canada (Mainly Toronto for a second time and maybe Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary/Edmonton or Vancouver.) And there are other places in the USA I want to see. I really want to see Chicago (But not in the near future because of crime concerns in Chicago right now.), Los Angeles/Hollywood, Washington D.C. (I've been there at least two times but not in a while.), San Antonio and maybe the Pacific Northwest of Seattle and/or Portland.

 

[bigorangeandy]

Take that week in the spring at the beach and do whatever you feel like when you get up that morning, no plans can be very tress free. We will sometimes do earlier dinners so that after taking a break in the afternoon, when can head straight to dinner when we go back to a park. A day at one of the water parks has always been very relaxing for us, everyone tends to go to bed early after being a the water park all day. I'm sure you'll figure a way to keep coming back, but less stress for your trip.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Seriously, I know it's hard to take me seriously now that I'm so obsessed...it's for a reason...HONEST!...but you might consider a Disney cruise. That way you get Disney but it's in a different package. The cruises have lots to do right at your fingertips..or you can opt to lounge & relax all within that Disney bubble we love. The kids programming is beyond compare. Ports can be an opportunity to see something different or have your floating resort all to yourself for a while.

 

[rsoxguy]

I am at peace with Disney.

 

[PrincessNelly_NJ]

I too understand. Honestly my most relaxing Disney trip to date was my first ever trip. We only had 4 ADRs and other days we just ate quick service. We had no clue about fast pass or parades. We just went with the flow and anything we missed we just said "maybe next time." We slept in and spent nights in the pool.

 

[JillC LI]

I find the over-planning of a Disney trip to be fun, not stressful. However, if that is not the case for you, by all means, take a break! We go on a non-Disney vacation every other year, not because of the stress but because we want to see other parts of the world. I miss Disney on those off-years, but it is all the sweeter when I return.

Seriously, I know it's hard to take me seriously now that I'm so obsessed...it's for a reason...HONEST!...but you might consider a Disney cruise. That way you get Disney but it's in a different package. The cruises have lots to do right at your fingertips..or you can opt to lounge & relax all within that Disney bubble we love. The kids programming is beyond compare. Ports can be an opportunity to see something different or have your floating resort all to yourself for a while.

This is actually an excellent idea. Cruises are extremely relaxing.