What is "it" that brings you back to WDW?

geekza

geekza

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yaksplat said:
If you read too much on here, all of the negative things that people post will get in your head. You'll start thinking that the magic is gone and your trip won't be as fun as you hope that it will. All of the changes are negative of course and the service has declined of course.

But then you get there for your trip and all of that negativity goes away and you have a wonderful week.
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Oh, I'm sure there is somewhat of a cumulative effect talking about the negative aspects of what has happened in the parks and that the reality of the experience will prove enjoyable. It doesn't negate the very real problems that have occurred, as they are definitely happening and are, in my opinion, detrimental to the parks as a whole. Overall, I feel like the parks are still pretty darned wonderful and expect to have a good time or else I wouldn't bother blowing so much money to go. Knowing the downsides going in will make me appreciate the positive aspects even more, though. I know I'm one of the grumpier old toots around here, but only because I have loved and continue to love WDW. I'm incredibly excited to have the opportunity to go back after so many years.
 
NickMaio

NickMaio

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Despite all the negative comments around here - quite simply " There is nothing else like WDW"

The sights, smells, crowds, atmosphere and energy. I grew up going to WDW through the 80's/90's and 2000's. I love the nostalgia. My wife started going with me in the early 2000's. She does not have the same "old" nostalgia as I do - - she loves the place as much as I do.

For her it appeals to her inner child - - - laughing on rides, crying in shows, eating food we never eat during the year. She says it is the perfect escape.

We had the pleasure of sharing this love with our first born son this past summer. He was 10 months at the time and seemed to enjoy it also:)
 
worldfanatic

worldfanatic

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I love that Walt Disney World is so large with so many things to do & places to go. The buses, boats, monorails & cars going in all directions just fascinate me.
It's a city, but a magical city were almost everybody is content & looking forward to what's next.
Of course I love the Parks, but it's in the Disney Hotels that the Magic really hits me.

A couple random resort things I love:
- Sitting on my balcony looking out at my little corner of the 'World'. It doesn't matter if it's a happening spot where I can see people & vehicles going by, or a secluded spot where a squirrel is climbing a tree, it's relaxing & awesome.
- Lounging in the pool listening to other people happily talking to their family & friends about their plans for later & where lunch/dinner will be. It's fascinating how people spread out all over Disney World to have fun & then come back to their home base at night.

I've traveled a lot to some pretty amazing places.
But nowhere pulls me back like Walt Disney World.
Not even close!
 
NickMaio

NickMaio

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I've traveled a lot to some pretty amazing places.
But nowhere pulls me back like Walt Disney World.
Not even close![/QUOTE]

If this was on a shirt - We would wear it !
 
networkpro

networkpro

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In the Parks
Yes
Being able to just park the car/truck/tractor and enjoy someplace for a week or two with sufficient variety that I don't get bored and not spend a day on a plane to get to. Go to shows, amusements, dining and leave the transportation to someone else. No dockside hustlers with overpriced flimsy merchandise, beggers, advocates for causes you could care less about, excursions that you wish you'd never read the glossies of in the first place, foreign governments to deal with, etc. Philisophically I tend to sway in the direction of John Locke.
 
mikejs78

mikejs78

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WDW is a place that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Yes, it has some of the best themed rides and attractions on the planet, its theme parks are first class, but there are other places that come close in that regard. You can find great hotels, great dining, etc, but that's also something you can find elsewhere. Disney gives you the feeling of an all-inclusive, but again, exists elsehwere.

But somehow, all of those things together, with the Disney "magic" seems to transcend other places and the whole of WDW is unique - something that can't be experienced elsewhere. So I can't quite put my finger on it, other than to say it's the "Disney Bubble", a bit of nostalgia, top-notch attention to detail, and a little bit of pixie dust that keeps me coming back.

@geekza After having been away for 7 years, I went back last April, expecting the changes and expecting to be a little disappointed by some things. Personally, I found the Disney magic to still be there, despite the few things that I wished hadn't changed, and had a wonderful trip. Hope the same holds true for you.
 
Joebradley62

Joebradley62

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zeedan said:
My wife and I had this discussion recently when trying to decide to return to WDW or go elsewhere. We've been 5 times and stayed both on/off site, had dining plans and not, etc. You can get great entertainment many places, see Disney "stuff" at malls and watch all the movies you want to get a fix. My feeling was that you get all this great stiff in one area. So is the rides? + the food? + the environment?, + entertainment? I'm newer here so if this should be in another thread, let me know.
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It is a place about yesterday or tomorrow but not the present to me, I can really vacate my life and relax. I love the varied restaurants and bars, resorts and rides. Pretty much all of it.
 
Joebradley62

Joebradley62

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geekza said:
I'm really going to go into it with an open mind. I mentioned this on another thread, but I think that being on these boards has prepared me for the changes, so they won't come as a shock. With that in mind, I'm going to do my best to experience this trip on its own terms. It's not going to be as relaxing as previous trips, only because the crowds have increased so much and we're only there for a week, but I've also done my due diligence and have squared away as much planning as it's possible to do so that I don't have to stress about trying to have to figure too many things out on the fly. It's my wife's first trip to WDW and she knows next to nothing about the parks, so I'm going to enjoy seeing the place through her eyes.
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The "changes" are not nearly as severe or bad as you may think if you are basing it on what you read here. All of your favorites that you mention are still there and still like you remember them. It is always fun with someone who has never been. You get to relive that new feeling all over again!
 
philcan

philcan

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At first it was because it was our first real vacation with the kids 11 & 5 maybe. It was magical from the look on their faces to coming back to see what mouse keeping did with towels. This never happened to us before. Granted we had not been to a lot of other places. For the next few years my daughters dance group went every 3 years or so. We got to see the kids grow up with Disney their tastes changed & may have even lessened for a bit. However, they are adults & now kicking themselves for being too grown up to go on the last trip. Now they are planning to go with their kids in a few years. My wife & I have made 2 trips together & #3 in May 2019 Disney Cruise & 6 days in parks.. I think the thing that keeps me coming back is I'm a pretty uptight person in life work + a hobby that has become a PT job I burn the candle at both ends a lot. At Disney I'm encouraged to Let it Go. You can act like a kid & nobody gives it a second thought. It is relaxing even getting up early & coming back late. Yes It is expensive so we go every other year. We save and dream of 500+ days from now Vacation. But what I like is everything is paid for. We use our Disney card for points so even the stuff we buy is already relatively paid for. Having little worry is huge for me. Plus we have so many memories of previous trips we get to bring those with us.
 

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