Your Final Farewell!

real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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Let me quote from an old saying. " All good things must come to a end." So last night,my DW and I were talking Disney ( it's usually me talking to myself ) Anyway,the subject came up about this years vacation turnaround.First it was Dubai,but due to unforeseen circumstances,we are off to Andalusia for 10 nights in October.Now 2014 is my DS last year at school and we're not sure if he wants to go to university,nearest one is 100 miles from us.So money is now the factor. So we decided that 2016 ( god willing ) will be our 6th and final WDW vacation. I really can't complain as I know lots of friends who only dream about going on a Disney vacation. But has anyone else planned out their final farewell,their last goodbye,their last goodnight kiss.:c ( Wheres my hankies ) Well that's what we've decided on,so we have just over two years to get that Mickey money into our Disney account..We will probably book PORS as it is our all time favourite,and of course have our ADRS booked for our favourite restaurants.Its the 14th night that I won't be looking forward too,walking out of Main Street USA,and turning around to say Cheerios to Cinderella's castle..So if it was your final hurrah at WDW.What would you plan? Would you stick to your previous trips and do it all over again,or would you add something new,something you've promised to do,but never did.?
 
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real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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ddbowdoin said:
oh man... I can't imagine planning my last trip but honestly, it can be hard to financially justify a trip and I'm only coming from Boston. I have to give a lot of props to the Disney fans out in the UK and mainland Europe. Flights are WICKED EXPENSIVE, so I can't imagine having to spend 4000 dollars just to leave my home country (assuming you're traveling with a family) before even seeing a dime of a disney bill.
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Yeh..Three of us,and DS is now classed as an adult..Last year our 14 night package at a moderate with flights cost us around $7500..
 
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Spikerdink

Spikerdink

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Ever since I lost my full time job three years ago, I wondered if I could go back to WDW. I also worry that I can't keep my DVC. Luckily, I have been able to rent some of my points and use that money to take a Disney trip, but next year all bets are off as I have exhausted all my money supplies and my part time job (which pays DVC) is ending.

So, this coming October could be my last vacation for many years, if not forever.

It is depressing, I try to avoid thinking about it, and continue to hope for the best.

But @real mad hatter if I knew it would be my truly last trip, I would do everything that brought be great memories, try every restaurant that I ever dreamed of or loved, do the tours I always wanted to and leave nothing on the table for regrets.....
 
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real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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MouseDreaming said:
This is depressing. :( I have felt this way in the past, but somehow always manage to find my way back. But, I know some day will be my last. It might be "planned", it might not. And yes, I feel like this time is coming for our family, too, as my DS gets closer and closer to college. Just like in UP, I'll still keep my penny jar, and hope I am around when the right time comes. In the meantime, I am going to enjoy and love every moment of our upcoming trip. We have a good mix of new and favorites. And, as always, I'm sure I will have tears on the way back to the airport, and when the ME packet shows up hanging on the door , and my last sight of the castle. OK, I need a hug...I'm going to cry...Why are you so mean Hatter?
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.....Oh sorry...But reality sometimes sucks.I do keep saving my £2.00 coins,we all do.Anyway enjoy your forth coming trip..;)
 
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real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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Spikerdink said:
Ever since I lost my full time job three years ago, I wondered if I could go back to WDW. I also worry that I can't keep my DVC. Luckily, I have been able to rent some of my points and use that money to take a Disney trip, but next year all bets are off as I have exhausted all my money supplies and my part time job (which pays DVC) is ending.

So, this coming October could be my last vacation for many years, if not forever.

It is depressing, I try to avoid thinking about it, and continue to hope for the best.

But @real mad hatter if I knew it would be my truly last trip, I would do everything that brought be great memories, try every restaurant that I ever dreamed of or loved, do the tours I always wanted to and leave nothing on the table for regrets.....
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...Totally agree..Now if only WDW had a retirement home for Disney geeks..Saying that,Ive read that Saratoga Springs resort resembles one.:oops:
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Spikerdink said:
Ever since I lost my full time job three years ago, I wondered if I could go back to WDW. I also worry that I can't keep my DVC. Luckily, I have been able to rent some of my points and use that money to take a Disney trip, but next year all bets are off as I have exhausted all my money supplies and my part time job (which pays DVC) is ending.

So, this coming October could be my last vacation for many years, if not forever.

It is depressing, I try to avoid thinking about it, and continue to hope for the best.

But @real mad hatter if I knew it would be my truly last trip, I would do everything that brought be great memories, try every restaurant that I ever dreamed of or loved, do the tours I always wanted to and leave nothing on the table for regrets.....
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Fingers are crossed for your financial situation getting better!
 
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real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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figmentfan423 said:
Fingers are crossed for your financial situation getting better!
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Cheers Figgy.Really can't complain when I see the amount of homeless people in our country.We own our 4 bedroom villa,drive a nice family car,and still manage a holiday abroad each year.Saying that,my band seems to be getting more gigs,and at better higher paying venues,so who knows what the future holds..;)
 
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Pooh Lover

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I haven't gotten there BUT I've thought about it for various reasons. DH wants to start traveling abroad and cruise more while we are young enough but you all know what it would be like to start doing that and give up Disney. I have mixed feeling because, although my DH is no where near the WDW fan I am, he does not put up a fuss (much) when we make our yearly trip to WDW. I may be the first person to say that when I am standing at the top of the Eiffel Tower, I will probably be wishing I was at WDW!
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Pooh Lover said:
I haven't gotten there BUT I've thought about it for various reasons. DH wants to start traveling abroad and cruise more while we are young enough but you all know what it would be like to start doing that and give up Disney. I have mixed feeling because, although my DH is no where near the WDW fan I am, he does not put up a fuss (much) when we make our yearly trip to WDW. I may be the first person to say that when I am standing at the top of the Eiffel Tower, I will probably be wishing I was at WDW!
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If I were at the top of the Eiffel Tower I'd be wishing I was in Epcot enjoying a slushie from les Vins and waiting for Illuminations!
 
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Mr Ferret 75

Mr Ferret 75

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I have to say several things to this
1.I treat every trip like its my last and there might just be some dust creeping into my eye when we leave the MK for the last time that trip. :(
2.could you not make it for 2015 (october ) just sayin ... Whistles innocently
3.does not DS mean financial burden ;)
4.thankfully my wife is just a big a Disney nut as me so can't see European vacations cutting it :D
5. there is no 5 :confused:
6.@figmentfan423 .. dont do eurodisney you will be eurodissapointed :mad:
7. don't forget to tip your waiter :cool:
8 . Y'all come back now ya hear me (subliminal messaging) o_O
9.My last disney trip will be to make the thousandth happy haunt :eek:
 
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