Do Orlando Residents get tired of the parks?

[MickeyMind]

Do people who live close to the parks get tired of it? What is it like to be able to just say" I want to go eat dinner at epcot tonight" or "Im bored I got a couple of hours to kill, lets go to one of the parks for a little while" and just be a short drive away? I will be moving to Orlando soon, and I wonder, does the magic fade when trips becomes such a regular thing? I will most likely be buying annual passes for disney and universal when I move, and I cant imagine not abusing these things and going far more than I should, but I cant help it, its such an awesome idea to think I will be 20 min away from MY Disney World. Just wondering if anyone else who lives close to the parks has gotten tired of them

 

[Mukta]

I am a Disneyland local and I go every couple of days. It never gets old for me and I only have 2 parks to visit. With the World close by, I can't imagine ever getting tired of it when there is so much to do!

 

[SRisonS]

I've lived in the Kissimmee/Orlando area for the past 6 years, and I haven't gotten tired of the parks yet. And it is great to just wake up one day and decide to go to a park. We've even just gone to watch the fireworks, then head right back home.

The one thing I really enjoy is that you can REALLY appreciate the parks. You can totally go at your own pace, and not feel rushed to get everything in. You can take advantage of the great dining experiences for various special occasions. You have the chance to go to all of the special events (Food & Wine, Flower & Garden, SWW, all the Christmas stuff). You can take occasional strolls around the resorts (or Epcot, like my in-laws like to do A LOT). And you'll probably get a little break from the parks during the Summer anyway... not because of the crowds, but because of the HEAT!!!!!!!! Not saying you won't ever go during that time; but you'll be a little hesitant when you know you can just pick and choose the days you really want to go .

Trust me, if you already love Disney, you'll love it even more.

 

[Legalos]

I believe it depends on which park sometimes. Like DHS for instance, I don't know why but last year I just got extremely tired of that park, as of today, it's been a whole year since I last visited there, and I will go another 3 months or more without going and I won't miss it. As far as the other Disney Parks, I get iffy about Animal Kingdom. Occassionally I'll get tired of the Magic Kingdom, but it's not enough to keep me from going at all. I can't get tired of Epcot. Seeing that it is my favorite park. Disney as a whole, no, I don't get tired of it. As for Universal I don't get tired of it either, but that's possibly because I don't go there as much. Overall being a local, and an annual passholder is a lot of fun regardless.

 

[the-reason14]

I cant speak from a local standpoint, but I can from someone who has been blessed to go multiple times a year. I've also wondered if it's possible to get tired of the parks, and I assume it just depends on the person. As for me, well, I haven't worn them out yet, but I will say it's a bit different than what it was years ago. We used to go once a year back in the 90s all the way up to 2003, and it was just something incredibly special about being there in the summer. Now, I still get excited and feel like a little kid again, but it's a different feeling. I don't really have an answer, and I am not a local, but I think it just depends on the person. I don't know what I would do if I had WDW "in my backyard."

 

[rct247]

Well...as a Cast Member, I work in the park almost every day, then on my days off most of the time I ended up going to the park. So imagine going to the parks everyday for about 10 months out of the year.

I can tell you that there are still things I haven't done from restaurants and shows and even attractions. The magic will always be there too. I am always finding new details and there is always something new or has changed, whether it is a new attraction or just pavement replacement.

I can tell you that the parks do get old after a while though, and it is manly because it becomes routine. Everyone needs the break to truly appreciate what it is. While I do still visit the parks often, I have found myself with less of a desire to go sometimes and it is mainly due two aspects: weather and people. If the weather is too hot or too rainy, then I don't feel the desire to go. People are the biggest factor. If everyone had to deal with Disney World tourist crowds everyday, you'd know what I mean. So as a local, once you visit the parks to death and have seen the majority of things, battling the crowds and the weather makes the parks a turn-off sometimes, but that's also the best part. I know that I can just go when I do want to battle them as well.

So that's my honest answer for you.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

What do you pay for an annual ticket res. a Florida resident annual ticket?

 

[PurpleDragon]

If the job market weren't so bad I would love to move down to the Orlando area just to have the opportunity to get an annual pass and hit the parks any time I wanted. I've gotten annual passes in the past and made multiple trips down to WDW by myself for a day or so. I would often drive down to visit my friend in St. Pete Beach and stop by WDW for a few hours on my way there.

In all my years of visiting I've never been truely tired of WDW. With all there is to do there you can't really get tired of it. As others have said there is so much to do and so many seasonal events to experience it would take a lot to get tired of it. I would love to be able to eat dinner with my wife in each of the countries in world showcase, that in itself would probably take a number of months if you spaced them out.

 

[Mick G.]

I was telling my wife the other night about my time as a CM, and how over the summer, even with a free pass, I would avoid going into the MK for anything other than lunch. All the heat and all the tourists just suck up all the magic.

Mick

 

[PurpleDragon]

I was telling my wife the other night about my time as a CM, and how over the summer, even with a free pass, I would avoid going into the MK for anything other than lunch. All the heat and all the tourists just suck up all the magic.

Mick

Yes but as an Orlando resident with an annual pass you could wait and go during the off-peak season and stroll thru the park at your leisure anytime you wanted. I know I would wait and hit MK during the slower/cooler months and just go at my own pace, really soaking up and enjoying every minute of it.

Often times on vacations we tend to push ourselves to hit as many rides as possible in a short time, when its hot and crowded that usually sucks most of the fun out of the experience. But to be able to stroll into MK say sometime in mid September when the crowds are light and the weather is a bit more mild and just take your time and do things at a slow pace is just wonderful. Suddenly its so much more enjoyable, especially when you know you don't have to do it all that day, you can come back anytime and hit the attractions, there is no pressure or stress, just slow paced enjoyment.

 

[Master Yoda]

What do you pay for an annual ticket res. a Florida resident annual ticket?

Florida resident AP's come in 3 flavors the Seasonal pass (has black out dates and no free parking) is $265 a regular AP is $392 and a premium AP (includes water parks and DQ) is $520. There are also AP's for the water parks, DQ and after 4 passes for Epcot and the water parks.

 

[parkgoer]

Well...as a Cast Member, I work in the park almost every day, then on my days off most of the time I ended up going to the park. So imagine going to the parks everyday for about 10 months out of the year.

I can tell you that there are still things I haven't done from restaurants and shows and even attractions. The magic will always be there too. I am always finding new details and there is always something new or has changed, whether it is a new attraction or just pavement replacement.

I can tell you that the parks do get old after a while though, and it is manly because it becomes routine. Everyone needs the break to truly appreciate what it is. While I do still visit the parks often, I have found myself with less of a desire to go sometimes and it is mainly due two aspects: weather and people. If the weather is too hot or too rainy, then I don't feel the desire to go. People are the biggest factor. If everyone had to deal with Disney World tourist crowds everyday, you'd know what I mean. So as a local, once you visit the parks to death and have seen the majority of things, battling the crowds and the weather makes the parks a turn-off sometimes, but that's also the best part. I know that I can just go when I do want to battle them as well.

So that's my honest answer for you.

I agree with what you said about the heat and people. I'll be sitting at home on a day off and think about going to one of the parks. Then I think about driving there w/ traffic, parking, waiting for a tram, waiting to get into the park,(though there are little tricks so you don't have to, like park at the contemporary..) dodging people while i walk through the park, kids bumping into me, parents that don't watch their kids etc. Mix all that with the heat and i usually say forget it. But I also love it. Last night it rained and cooled down. I went to MK to ride the TTA to hear this new audio clip. rode that and left. It was great I love it ( the quick little trip, the audio clip isn't anything to get excited over, just a plus)

Going to the parks for a local is different that going to the parks for people on vacation. People on vacation or visiting from far away go right around park opening and may stay all day. Locals go whenever they feel like it, and may only go for a hour or so. That's what I do, and I think that helps keep the magic for me. I don't like spending all day in the parks, too much heat and people on a weekly basis would wear out really quick. u have to change it up.

 

[Pooh'sBuddy]

I was telling my wife the other night about my time as a CM, and how over the summer, even with a free pass, I would avoid going into the MK for anything other than lunch. All the heat and all the tourists just suck up all the magic.

Mick

I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way. When I was a CM, I only went into the parks if I was playing tour guide to friends and family. Now, I could kick myself.

 

[sbkline]

I live in Illinois and have no plans nor desire to ever move to Florida. But I have always thought that living that close would kill the magic for me. For me, part of the fun of it all is planning a trip and spending the year looking forward to it, then finally having the big day arrive when it's time to head south.

So I can't argue with those who do live there and say the magic has never been ruined for them. We're all different and to each his own, but I just know how I personally feel about it. And for me, part of the fun is the hotel stay, and that's one whole aspect of the experience that most locals cannot or will not experience. Sure I guess if someone living in Kissimme wants to stay on property for a week, they can. But it just seems unlikely and impractical that someone that close would choose to spend that kind of money to stay in a Disney resort for a week when they can just drive back home to their own bed every night. And for me, that would be a big part of the magic missing; just the whole experience of staying in a hotel and taking advantage of the ammeneties, etc.

 

[PurpleDragon]

I think people who live in FLA but outside Orlando have it best. They live in FLA so they can get a discounted AP, while at the same time they live an hour or so away so when they go, they have the choice of doing a day trip or staying at a resort for a few days. But the good thing is they can pick up and go anytime they want, but its still far enough away to be considered a vacation.

I looked into moving to Tampa/St. Pete or Clearwater at one point. Thats about 45 min to an hour away.

 

[kap91]

I've lived in Orlando all my life, and I can say that after almost two decades I am still not tired of the Disney parks. I'm a bit worn out with Universal but thats only because for a long time there wasn't much changing and I'm not a true fan of Universal like I am Disney. My career in the future will most likely not be in Orlando and it pains me to think that I might not be able to go to Disney whenever I want. I love the parks and don't think I'll ever tire of them.

 

[RiversideBunny]

I've lived in Orlando all my life, and I can say that after almost two decades I am still not tired of the Disney parks. I'm a bit worn out with Universal but thats only because for a long time there wasn't much changing and I'm not a true fan of Universal like I am Disney. My career in the future will most likely not be in Orlando and it pains me to think that I might not be able to go to Disney whenever I want. I love the parks and don't think I'll ever tire of them.

So, what's a typical visit to WDW like for you? Do you just go for a short time and look around to see what's going on, maybe do a few rides, etc.

Is it sort of like going to the mall?
Thanks.

 

[CP_alum08]

My GF was offered a job in Ft. Lauderdale yesterday, so we will be moving from Michigan to south FL sometime in August! From what I understand its about a 3 hour drive to WDW so it might not be a 'lets go to dinner at EPCOT' thing but definitely a weekend trip or just a long day trip.

I was born in FL and moved to MI when I was about 3. After I did the CP all Ive wanted was to move back! Im super excited and can't wait to get my AP to WDW! :sohappy: :sohappy:

Im happy to hear alot of you go on a regular basis and dont get sick of it.

 

[sublimesting]

I think It would lose some magic if it was part of my daily routine.

 

[Pooh'sBuddy]

My GF was offered a job in Ft. Lauderdale yesterday, so we will be moving from Michigan to south FL sometime in August! From what I understand its about a 3 hour drive to WDW so it might not be a 'lets go to dinner at EPCOT' thing but definitely a weekend trip or just a long day trip.

I was born in FL and moved to MI when I was about 3. After I did the CP all Ive wanted was to move back! Im super excited and can't wait to get my AP to WDW! :sohappy: :sohappy:

Im happy to hear alot of you go on a regular basis and dont get sick of it.

That's really cool. Congrats to both of you.