"Isn't there someplace else you could vacation at???"

[JMishy]

As some of y'all might know, baby #3 will be joining our family in about six months. I was talking to my mom about how busy our lives are going to get and how nice it would be to get away with my husband before the baby gets here (and before I get too big). Our five year anniversary is coming up in May and I thought it a perfect opportunity to go back to WDW since that's where we honeymooned at. However, I lamented at the lack of funds and said maybe for our seven year anniversary. She then burst out "Isn't there someplace else you could vacation at? Why does it always have to be Disney? In fact, I'd give you some money for your anniversary, if you'd find someplace else to go. But I won't give it for Disney World." I just smiled at her, said I'd like to take a vacation where I would be the happiest and that it was ok, I didn't want to take her money. She wasn't really trying to be mean about it, she just didn't understand me at all. I honestly think she thinks I'm being immature by going "to a place for kids".

Is it really so strange to keep wanting to go back to WDW?? Why do people insist on reminding us that there are other places to vacation at? Can't they just be happy that we're happy? :brick:

Has something like this happened to anyone else?

 

[jrriddle]

More than a few times with ex-girlfriends.
Once I explained that it's more of a resort and the parks were just one part of it they would ease up. Of course we would choose a non-Disney vacation the following year.

Fortunately the wonderful woman I am with now is very cool with Disney and has a Hello Kitty obsession herself. Of course we do mix it up and go other places than Disney parks. Last year was Scotland/Ireland. Had a blast even without any mice (well not any mice walking upright on two legs)

 

[ClemsonTigger]

As some of y'all might know, baby #3 will be joining our family in about six months. I was talking to my mom about how busy our lives are going to get and how nice it would be to get away with my husband before the baby gets here (and before I get too big). Our five year anniversary is coming up in May and I thought it a perfect opportunity to go back to WDW since that's where we honeymooned at. However, I lamented at the lack of funds and said maybe for our seven year anniversary. She then burst out "Isn't there someplace else you could vacation at? Why does it always have to be Disney? In fact, I'd give you some money for your anniversary, if you'd find someplace else to go. But I won't give it for Disney World." I just smiled at her, said I'd like to take a vacation where I would be the happiest and that it was ok, I didn't want to take her money. She wasn't really trying to be mean about it, she just didn't understand me at all. I honestly think she thinks I'm being immature by going "to a place for kids".

Is it really so strange to keep wanting to go back to WDW?? Why do people insist on reminding us that there are other places to vacation at? Can't they just be happy that we're happy? :brick:

Has something like this happened to anyone else?

There are many threads just like this one, so you are not alone. People that feel that way usually are not going to understand, so it's not worth trying to explain. Your reason is all that is needed.

You could always compromise with her and do a land/sea Disney cruise...:lol:

 

[hcswingfield]

A co-worker of mine, who goes to the beach three or four times every summer, asked me once "Why do you go to Disney World so often? Does it change that much?" I asked her "Why do you go to the beach so often? Does it change that much?" She got the point.

 

[dixiegirl]

oh god we get that all the time and then some....my Mother in law would say...well there's washington and penn dutch.....uh...no....I'll take disneyworld ..and besides..if I want to actually learn something on vaction I'll go to epcot!!!...

 

[BigNormsMom]

My sister just asked me the other day, " why do you keep going to wdw?" My reply to her was," because I don't want to take my troubles with me or the world troubles, and at wdw I can forget and relax and do anything from shopping, to eating, and relaxing with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and the whole cast". If they have never been ther they just don't underatand. Good luck with #3 and go to Disney World!!:wave:

 

[Android-XS]

I get that all the time from my friends and co-workers. They usually ask "why do I always go there" and say things like " you're going there again?" All I can say is some people get it.. others don't. To bad for them.

 

[skippykitty]

My parents ask me that all the time when I tell them I am going 'yet again'. They say "Why don't you guys go somewhere else for your vacation - like the beach" And I answer the same all the time. If I did go to another place I would be dreaming about being in Disney the whole time. Vacation hours are limited and have to be treasured. I mean the beach is nice but to use up vacation hours to go to the beach when you really want to be in Disney is just crazy!
I also get co-workers asking me all the time for advice and trip planning hints. And then I get comments such as "You're going again?!?" when I tell them my vacation plans and - "Shouldn't you be in Disney?" when they see me at my desk. :lol:

 

[SallyShine]

You could try Disneys Hilton Head Island. We've been twice and loved it. It's a lot more relaxing than going to the World but you still get the magic (in smaller doses). Or even better, go on the Cruise. My DH does not like the Word, at all, but the cruise was his all time favorite vacation.

 

[Yellow Shoes]

A co-worker of mine, who goes to the beach three or four times every summer, asked me once "Why do you go to Disney World so often? Does it change that much?" I asked her "Why do you go to the beach so often? Does it change that much?" She got the point.

That's the point I think everyone should make when confronted with this question or attitude.

The entire time share industry is dependent upon the assumption that you will ALWAYS want to spend your vacation at the same place.

Many families have vacation homes that they go to whenever they get a few days off. I know lots of people with a house "at the lake."

 

[musketeer]

My two cents:

I had always been that way, only wanting to vacation at Disney. In fact, we actually argued over our honeymoon choice (I wanted Disney, she wanted a cruise), I gave in. And to be honest, after going on a cruise (non Disney cruise), in a situation where the choice was Disney or a cruise, Disney would lose.

But of course there might be something else that I'd rather do over a cruise, I don't know, my point is that you should be careful when locking yourself in to one thing, there could be something else you fall in love with even more, it happened to me. Don't get me wrong, I would still go to Disney again, but I'd probably always choose a cruise first.

 

[nyfrenchy]

A co-worker of mine, who goes to the beach three or four times every summer, asked me once "Why do you go to Disney World so often? Does it change that much?" I asked her "Why do you go to the beach so often? Does it change that much?" She got the point.

Well there is the erosion appeal factor...

 

[nyfrenchy]

I had the same dilemna: too few vacations, limited bugdet, etc... would not allow to go to Disney AND somewhere else during the year.

My solution, radical but manageable since I am self employed: I'm moving to Kissimmee this spring.:sohappy:

Problem solved.

 

[Budahman]

As I sit here ant type this at work on my lunch break, I have a few people sitting with me (that I am ignoring currently) that always ask me "why are you going back to WDW or why dont you go somewhere else?"

It does get old, but they just dont understand or are just jealous cause they all spend thier money on stupid elsewhere.

 

[spacemtnfanatic]

My mom "complains" every year that we are going back to WDW and she would like to spend our winter vacation somewhere else. My dad is indifferent and keeps going because he knows it is "my week" out of the year. Yet my mom still goes. She generally complains a bit during the trip....but what can ya do?

As for me....down the road when I get older, I refuse to get married to anyone who will not a) go to WDW with me yearly and b) doesn't "get" WDW. They don't have to be as bad as me, but they have to at least "get" it.

 

[disneylands]

question: has she ever been? Because people who have been there before would know without a doubt that disney is not JUST a place for kids, and she would know how magical it is. you're right she must not get it.

I am moving from freezing massachussetts to balmy florida in about 2 years and I cant wait to go to disney on a regular basis. some people just dont understand...

 

[JMishy]

Oh, trust me, I have gone to other places for vacation. I've even been to Germany, England, Poland, France and Canada. However, lately, I've been gravitating to WDW vacations. I just enjoy them so much and the fact that my first time there was on my honeymoon, makes it that much more special.

When I was little, all I ever wanted to do is go to WDW, but my parents refused to take me. In fact, my dad constantly told me "One day you'll be married. Have you husband take you on your honeymoon." (Yeah...said to an eight year old). But, that's exactly what I did!

I want my kids to have what I never had. I can't wait to take them!! My husband thinks they're too young, but I disagree. However, he does share my love for WDW and would love to take me there as much as finances allow.

But I digress! Anyway, I'm glad I'm not only one. :animwink:

 

[JMishy]

question: has she ever been? Because people who have been there before would know without a doubt that disney is not JUST a place for kids, and she would know how magical it is. you're right she must not get it.

No, she hasn't. And she's made it quite clear that it's not for her. Personally, I think she'd LOVE Epcot.

 

[Littlebit]

"You're going to WDW AGAIN?" That's what I would hear from at least 3 co-workers before every one of my 4-to-6 trips to WDW per year, when I lived up north.

Guess who was ALSO the one they went to when they needed advice about going to WDW? (grin)

I think people just like to pin their own likes and dislikes onto other people. THEY can't see themselves going to WDW for 3 or 4 days, 6 times a year, so how could anyone else??? After all, I could be going to The Shore. No offense, but ick (wink).

Now I've got the best of both world...I moved to FL 5 years ago, married a guy with a bunch of DVC points 4 years ago and moved to Central FL 3 years ago...so I go to WDW as much as I want (which isn't anywhere NEAR as much as you would think, considering that I only live 9 miles away) and we use the DVC points to go everywhere else in the world (Disney and not).

 

[LouDisney]

I have heard it a few times. I usually don't pay attention to ppl like that, chances are they go to the same place for vacation every year too.

I do take other vacations, usually long weekends throughout the year (the beach, Mardi Gras, that is usually every year, and sometimes Vegas and new places) if the opportunity present itself. I know not everyone can do that and vacation time and money is precious, especially if you have a family/children. I am all for traveling to new places, but sometimes, well most of the time, I want to go to WDW.

When it is all said and done, who cares what they think, it's YOUR vacation and your time with your family, kids, friends, whoever you go with, just go and enjoy yourself.