Weird Waiting :(

UPbeekeeper

UPbeekeeper

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I've been planning/saving for our upcoming trip for the past 3 years. I've been happy, excited, nervous, confused, celebratory, & anxious, in no particular order of mood. It seems like ever since I passed the 100 day mark, the waiting period has gotten a bit weird for me.

While this is my dream vacation, I've hit some sort of emotional plateau, and the only way to describe it, is just being bored. Everything is planned & either paid off in full, or all of the money has been set aside(with more budgeted that I'll will actually need), so no need to save any more, no discounts to wait for, no airfare websites to stalk, no ADRs to reserve, no itineraries to plan, no lists to make...nothing. I feel like I'm just sort of waiting around in limbo until September gets here.

The best thing I can equate it to is waiting for Christmas and somewhere along the way losing your Christmas spirit. I know once our departure date gets close, the excitement will return, but I'm having trouble understanding why I'm feeling this way.

Any advice, words of wisdom, suggestions, thoughts on the subject. I know I am extremely lucky to be able to go on this trip with my family, so I hope this post doesn't sound ungrateful. I have waited so long for this to happen..I just want to get EXCITED again.

Pity party....table for one. :confused:
 
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Jessica Meier

Jessica Meier

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I think we all go through this. You plan and plan and plan, which keeps your excitement levels up. When the planning is done it makes you feel let down somehow. Once you get closer to time, get your packet in the mail, make online check-ins, and begin to pack it will start to build again. No worries. Just take a step back from it or find yourself a project (Disney Trip related) and it will help. :)
 
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BransonJ

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You have put in words what I couldn't, as I too am, however I don't have nearly as much waiting as you do, but for the past few weeks since everything has been all set. I did, and still do, find myself making spreadsheets of park hours and our reservations, just trying to look professional to pass the time. Since only myself and mother know by heart what our vacation has in store it makes it easier for the rest of our party to know what is going on that day etc. That and I leave Disney World Travel channel shows playing in my house or other Disney movies and sorcerer radio etc. Also have found watching youtube videos of other peoples trip reports or video blogs to pass the time. I'm obsessed and have no life. But wouldn't have it either other way.:D
 
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experiment624

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Disneykidder said:
How about putting out your suitcase in your bedroom and as you see things at the store, throw it in. I mean not clothes, since you still have a while and may wear something now, but things like glowsticks, nail polish, toiletries and that kind of thing. This will give you something to look forward to?
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Great idea. I think some of us (at least me and my OCD) get more thrilled at the planning over the actual event. By prepacking, you get to continue "planning" even if minor. Awesome call on that one.
 
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Minnie Sue

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I'm in a similar boat. We returned from WDW after our first trip (May 2012) and I thought, "Can't wait to go again!" Initially I didn't mean that literally; I knew it would probably be 2 or 3 years before we went again. And then my Dad passed away in June 2012 and my grief manifested in planning Disney dream trips. I realized that I really, really wanted to go again, so I talked my husband into going again December 2013! Craziness (for us)! I booked our trip in JANUARY and I've had wait for time to tick by. Then my 180 days hit...then the day to book the Candlelight Processional...and now I'm just waiting to book a Wishes Dessert Party. Because of the 180 days, the vacation felt so immediate -- making the ressies for BOG and CRT and my husband's birthday dinner...and then I realized we still had over 5 months to wait.

So now I'm feeling kind of blah and wondering if I booked in haste, and it was the grief talking and did I really just book a peak time, highest crowds, on-property, deluxe dining plan vacation??? I was going to renovate my kitchen with that money, haha! And then I look at my 5 year old and think of how excited he's going to be to have breakfast Christmas morning with Belle and Snow White (he likes the ladies) and to take a sleigh ride through Ft Wilderness, and I start to get excited again. Come on, December, LOL! (I second the suggestion about throwing dollar store items in the suitcase. Don't forget the ponchos!)
 
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LucyK

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I believe this happens to everyone who plans months in advance. I remember that I was terribly excited for our February trip but when January came around I was done, paid in full, all ADRs made and I reached a point that I couldn't even think about planning anymore. I decided to give myself a break and booked a weekend spa; no computers or smartphones, no Disney, no forums. I came back a new person and I was ready and excited for my trip all over again.
 
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disneygirl76

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UPbeekeeper said:
I've been planning/saving for our upcoming trip for the past 3 years. I've been happy, excited, nervous, confused, celebratory, & anxious, in no particular order of mood. It seems like ever since I passed the 100 day mark, the waiting period has gotten a bit weird for me.

While this is my dream vacation, I've hit some sort of emotional plateau, and the only way to describe it, is just being bored. Everything is planned & either paid off in full, or all of the money has been set aside(with more budgeted that I'll will actually need), so no need to save any more, no discounts to wait for, no airfare websites to stalk, no ADRs to reserve, no itineraries to plan, no lists to make...nothing. I feel like I'm just sort of waiting around in limbo until September gets here.

The best thing I can equate it to is waiting for Christmas and somewhere along the way losing your Christmas spirit. I know once our departure date gets close, the excitement will return, but I'm having trouble understanding why I'm feeling this way.

Any advice, words of wisdom, suggestions, thoughts on the subject. I know I am extremely lucky to be able to go on this trip with my family, so I hope this post doesn't sound ungrateful. I have waited so long for this to happen..I just want to get EXCITED again.

Pity party....table for one. :confused:
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This is a very common emotion. I go through it. Its like I emotionally peak to early. And then the rest is down hill. But I promise, the second you step foot off that plane and see that bus, you will get it all back!! Also, when you start packing, that helps too! :) I start packing WAY in advance to help with this feeling as well. :)
 
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HouCuseChickie

HouCuseChickie

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As others have noted, I think this issue impacts most of us ... but there are ways to add excitement at this stage of the process. Of course, much of it depends on you and those going with you.

Me...I like playing around with my ADRs, looking into special aspects with our lodging, playing around with everyone's clothing, watching vids, listen to music, etc. Plus, just playing around on here helps feed and build the excitement.
 
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UPbeekeeper

UPbeekeeper

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First off, thank you all for making me feel that I'm not crazy. Or, allowing me to take comfort in the fact that you all are just as crazy as I am. ;)

These are some great ideas! I will most definitely try them, in hopes that my Disney magic will be revived during these next couple of downtime months before our trip. Coming on this site & being surrounded by friends who understand the complex Disney freak mind, is always a comforting feeling.

You guys are the best!!!!
 
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kasey1988

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I agree completely with this feeling! Our trip is 74 days out and I'm second guessing myself on everything! Did I pick the right resort? Right dining options?
We are staying at pofq (where we stayed a year ago on out engagement trip). I am wondering if we should of tried something food rent, but we did really enjoy pofq!
We have all our dining booked, and of course ther is no room to change anything this close but I wonder if I made the right choices as most are new to us!
This is my 5th trip, my fiancés 2nd, I keep getting the " oh your going again" or "disney for your honeymoon? That's for kids" comments, I know I shouldn't let them bug me because I love disney and I know there is still a lot I haven't seen or done and my other half is just as excited, just makes me wonder if we should of done something new for our honeymoon..
I know once we get there none of this will matter and we will have a great trip, just need to make it threw the next 74 days!
 
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experiment624 said:
Time to get out your favorite Disney movies and watch them, as many as you can. Bet you'll get too excited to sleep soon enough.
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x2....always does it for me. :)
 
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JIMINYCR

JIMINYCR

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Got any maps of past trips? Pull them out and imagine yourself on the paths to your favorite attractions. Get on Google Earth and zoom in on the Disney parks, "walk" around and look at some of the photos. Get on the WDWMAGIC photo forums and scan through resort, food, and parks photos. Made your ADR's, but have you looked at the menu's for the restaurants you will be eating at?
 
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jenluvswdw

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I know the feeling. I just look at maps of the resort and imagne what part I may be staying in. I also love watching You Tube anything that has to do with the world. I make spread sheets and have a plan A and B. I even practice packing :eek:. This is to make sure everything fits and I have everything I need. Like most, I believe planning is a big part of the magic!
 
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