Good-bye rituals

[Uponastar]

When I know I am leaving a park for the last time at the end of a trip, I stop at the exit for one long, last look and a quiet thanks for a great time. Town Square is the hardest though. I have to keep turning back for one more look at the castle. Anyone have any special rituals for saying good-bye?

 

[Nemo14]

Do you man besides crying, taking one last photo, and saying, "Can't we just move down here? over and over?

 

[Uponastar]

Do you man besides crying, taking one last photo, and saying, "Can't we just move down here? over and over?

:lol:

Dh is just waiting for me to say "Okay, that's it we're moving here." He wouldn't even look back! I still have my mom up here. (She lives in the nursing home practically next door.) I'm just not free to go. But I can dream!

 

[TAC]

chaining myself to a lightpost, railing, ride, attraction, and having Disney security have to cut the chain to evict me and carry me out

 

[SpongeScott]

While at Epcot (around Canada), wait about 10-15 minutes after Illuminations and then walk all the way around the World Showcase. By the time you get around to Mexico, it's like having the park to yourself. Just a slow, leisurely walk. It's one of my favorite things to do.

 

[Uponastar]

chaining myself to a lightpost, railing, ride, attraction, and having Disney security have to cut the chain to evict me and carry me out

I like your style!

 

[Uponastar]

While at Epcot (around Canada), wait about 10-15 minutes after Illuminations and then walk all the way around the World Showcase. By the time you get around to Mexico, it's like having the park to yourself. Just a slow, leisurely walk. It's one of my favorite things to do.

Wow, SpongeScott, that sounds awesome! I have to do that!

 

[Disnut]

Just crying alot and saying I will be back!!!!!!

 

[barnum42]

Last few trips have seen my last day at Animal Kingdom where I'll take one last looks at the Gorillas and Tigers, relax, have a final plate of ribs at Flame Tree BBQ and when it comes time to leave in the afternoon for the drive to the airport I just head out without looking back.

But on one occasion, on the last trip I made with my mother Mickey was just outside the gates with no queue, so we stopped and took a photo. Which is now somewhere in the Steamboat Mickey collage at Disneyland

 

[Uponastar]

Last few trips have seen my last day at Animal Kingdom where I'll take one last looks at the Gorillas and Tigers, relax, have a final plate of ribs at Flame Tree BBQ and when it comes time to leave in the afternoon for the drive to the airport I just head out without looking back.

Interesting choice, Barnum, having Animal Kingdom as your last park to visit before leaving. Is it your favorite park?

 

[Connor002]

Cry and pout like the little kid I am on the inside.

 

[Nemo14]

:lol:

Dh is just waiting for me to say "Okay, that's it we're moving here." He wouldn't even look back! I still have my mom up here. (She lives in the nursing home practically next door.) I'm just not free to go. But I can dream!

We have pretty much the opposite here. My DH's mom is in a nursing home here, so we're staying put for a while I guess. My mom lives about 30 minutes from WDW and I'd love to move down there to be closer to my family (I also have a brother and sister in FL). ......someday!

 

[TheOneVader]

I usually don't think about it. Our last park on the last day is usually Epcot. We watch IllumiNations, I take one last look at Spaceship Earth, and leave while trying not to think about how long it will be until I'm back.

Damn you, now I really miss WDW! It looks like it'll be a while before I go back, too...

 

[crazygirley]

On the last night, I usually walk around the resort I am staying at after dark. I take it all in one last time.

The last time I stayed at AKL, I wandered around by the pool and found an empty hot tub. I sat down on the edge and got my feet wet and just thought about the trip, listened to the sounds, and looked at what was around me. I wandered the halls, went into the gift shops, and finally said good-night.

Whenever I leave, after checking out, I always take my time, doing one more walk-through. We usually leave in early in the morning before most people have gotten up. The resorts are so quiet and serene in the early morning. I usually take one last look, get in the car, and drive away.

As I pass under the sign welcoming you to WDW, I quietly say "See you real soon."

And I mean it.

 

[LouDisney]

chaining myself to a lightpost, railing, ride, attraction, and having Disney security have to cut the chain to evict me and carry me out

Exactly!! :lol:

 

[MSTINKHERBELL01]

I am such an emotional wreck. I go through the denial stage first(Nope, not gonna leave)...then bargan phase (Can't we stay just one more night?) then I just accept it (Okay, i'm leaving but i'm coming back next month)

 

[diddy_mouse]

I always do the last long look down Main St. Actually, on our last day at MK I kept looking over at the castle and saying to my husband: "Look how beautiful that is." I'm usually very pensive on the last day, thinking about what we'll do on the next trip.

 

[MyNameisStitch]

I usually try to hit the MK on my last day and I always turn back to see the castle one more time then I don't look back on the monorail or fairy.

But my next trip will be different, This time i'll be able to say "I'll be back in a couple months!" Then I get to see it anytime I want. Whoo Hoo, College Program here I come!!

-DGJake

 

[Uponastar]

But my next trip will be different, This time i'll be able to say "I'll be back in a couple months!" Then I get to see it anytime I want. Whoo Hoo, College Program here I come!!-DGJake

Lucky you, Jake! Hope you have a great time!

 

[DznyGrlSD]

That's my ritual EVERY time...and I had the good-fortune of living/working there for a whole year...

~heather

Do you man besides crying, taking one last photo, and saying, "Can't we just move down here? over and over?