Why cant I stay away?

[RockNRoller]

Ok so this year for the first time in 14 years my wife and I wont be going to Disney. In an effort not to depress myself I tried staying away from the forum, avoiding all our old Disney movies, even put my books in a box in the loft. That lasted about 2 months, I just cant stay away and although I still cant go I shall be living the dream through all the excellent trip reports.
But why cant I stay away?

I can only say because its the only place I know where the outside world gets forgotten, no news, no bills etc I cant stop smiling and Im a big kid again. My names Simon and Im a Disneyaholic. That feels good to get off my chest..

So why cant you stay away?

[artoises]

I can only say because its the only place I know where the outside world gets forgotten, no news, no bills etc I cant stop smiling and Im a big kid again. My names Simon and Im a Disneyaholic. That feels good to get off my chest..

I hear you, it's exactly the reason why we love it so much. It's not so much about the rides and the shops and such (even though they're all amazing), but the true magic lies in its ability to make one forget completely about the real world and let them wander off into a new one. It literally feels like entering a whole new universe... One where everybody's happy and there are no worries, no bills to pay, no news that can set you off for the entire day, etc. Not even the bad weather or being ill can make it an, even remotely, bad day.

[Soap]

I can only say because its the only place I know where the outside world gets forgotten, no news, no bills etc I cant stop smiling and Im a big kid again. My names Simon and Im a Disneyaholic. That feels good to get off my chest..

I hear you, it's exactly the reason why we love it so much. It's not so much about the rides and the shops and such (even though they're all amazing), but the true magic lies in its ability to make one forget completely about the real world and let them wander off into a new one. It literally feels like entering a whole new universe... One where everybody's happy and there are no worries, no bills to pay, no news that can set you off for the entire day, etc. Not even the bad weather or being ill can make it an, even remotely, bad day.

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It's just that magical spirit and great eye for the Disney details which keep me attracted to the parc

[SwipatronSparks]

I can only say because its the only place I know where the outside world gets forgotten, no news, no bills etc I cant stop smiling and Im a big kid again. My names Simon and Im a Disneyaholic. That feels good to get off my chest..

So why cant you stay away?

hi simon, i agree i am a disneyaholic too! i think thats why i cant stay away from the forum to be honest because i know i can come on here talk disney and know that the person/people reading are truely interested in what i have to say and are all well and ready for a good chit chat about nothing other than disney.
Plus this year has been a really tough one for me, the forum has literly been somewhere i could come and know that i could read something that would put a smile (even just a little one) on my face, i will admit to staying away a little after my last visit because i was fIrmly in post disney trip blues and being on the forum just put me even more into that, but once they had lessened i was back and reading (more like lurking) but once again i'm posting and answering questions again.... and well it feels good to be back again =]

[mickeyspal]

me too, I also had a tough time following my husbands death and didn't think I could go back to DLP without him, but all the family went and although I was a bit depressed, I felt going back to DLP was the right place for me to be, it was like having a big hug just when you needed it. This year was my 2nd visit to DLP without him.
I always feel as if a weight has been lifted off the shoulders the moment you walk through the gates, all the outside world forgotten no deadlines to meet, just forget and enjoy. Definitely the happiest place to be. I have to say that joining the forum after years of lurking has been good for the soul.

[andlorna]

I know how everybody feel's we have been to Disney every year for the last 7 years. This year however we have not been able to go and we have all been really depressed about it. Looking at all the video's and pictures people have posted only added to the disapointment. With 2 kid's it is not the cheapest place to go to so when they had the offer on of 2 free day's and night's we booked. We are going Feb next year not an ideal time with the weather but who cares. We are not going to tell the kid's (aged 6 & 10) until the morning we are going. My husband and I are so excited the kid's are longing to go back so the look on their faces when we tell them really will be a picture to treasure. No other park's can compete with The Disney Experience. As soon as you get there you have a great big grin the whole time. So many great memories for the kid's to treasure.

[SwipatronSparks]

I know how everybody feel's we have been to Disney every year for the last 7 years. This year however we have not been able to go and we have all been really depressed about it. Looking at all the video's and pictures people have posted only added to the disapointment. With 2 kid's it is not the cheapest place to go to so when they had the offer on of 2 free day's and night's we booked. We are going Feb next year not an ideal time with the weather but who cares. We are not going to tell the kid's (aged 6 & 10) until the morning we are going. My husband and I are so excited the kid's are longing to go back so the look on their faces when we tell them really will be a picture to treasure. No other park's can compete with The Disney Experience. As soon as you get there you have a great big grin the whole time. So many great memories for the kid's to treasure.

you should take a video of you telling them for us to see, i love watching surprise reveal videos =]

[disney-john]

Hello my name is John and i'm 43, and I'm addicted to disney..... Oh that felt good!

I find reality a struggle, love to escape to disney. I live in Yorkshire but when I visit Florida or dlrp I class myself at home.
Also my best friend is called Baloo, and he a bear....

11 trips to wdw since I was 18, and 9 trips to dlrp since 2006....

[tinac44]

Hiya my name is Tina I'm addicted to Disney aswell , myself and my family usually go to dlp for either Halloween or Christmas ,but couldn't get the time off work (I work in a school ) . So we're having to go in feb never been in feb before ,so hope the weather won't be too cold

[AislingM]

Awww I love this topic , its so true what everyone is saying. A trip to Disney is like a big cuddle , or a bubble of happiness for the time your there. I love every single ride and go mad for them but its just the atmosphere and being there really. The smells and the sounds , , it must be the only time Im excited to get up for breakfast at the crack of dawn! Going in 3 weeks for whats prob going to be my last trip in a while , getting married in september so need to save! ( Guess where my honeymoon is starting though?!) and already Im depressed at the thought of this trip being over!

[lynny]

I know how everybody feel's we have been to Disney every year for the last 7 years. This year however we have not been able to go and we have all been really depressed about it. Looking at all the video's and pictures people have posted only added to the disapointment. With 2 kid's it is not the cheapest place to go to so when they had the offer on of 2 free day's and night's we booked. We are going Feb next year not an ideal time with the weather but who cares. We are not going to tell the kid's (aged 6 & 10) until the morning we are going. My husband and I are so excited the kid's are longing to go back so the look on their faces when we tell them really will be a picture to treasure. No other park's can compete with The Disney Experience. As soon as you get there you have a great big grin the whole time. So many great memories for the kid's to treasure.

I did exactly the same gone every year for the past 9 but with my oldest starting uni i couldnt go this halloween but when that offer showed up i had to book so we are going in feb too

I agree with everyone,soon as your on your way you just forget about everything else i just have fixed smile the whole time i'm there,also i must be a disneyholic too as i have to check in on here everyday and i always end up smiliing

[RockNRoller]

I know I started this thread but Im loving the replies. Walt was right when he described it as the happiest place on earth. I love how much of it you can take with you when you leave. I do a lot of driving for work and have the 15th anniversary CD in the car at all times. Doesnt matter the day Ive had that CD on the way home makes me grin every time

[AislingM]

Just like we dreamed it is my happy driving song! That , and " Now thats what I call Disney"

[disney-john]

Just like we dreamed it is my happy driving song! That , and " Now thats what I call Disney"

I second that, after getting my iPhone, I listen to disney Internet radio all the time.... I need medication! Lol

[RockNRoller]

Just like we dreamed it is my happy driving song! That , and " Now thats what I call Disney"

I second that, after getting my iPhone, I listen to disney Internet radio all the time.... I need medication! Lol

Zippadee doo dah, is my ring tone with Chante cest Noel throughout December

[AislingM]

Just like we dreamed it is my happy driving song! That , and " Now thats what I call Disney"

I second that, after getting my iPhone, I listen to disney Internet radio all the time.... I need medication! Lol

Zippadee doo dah, is my ring tone with Chante cest Noel throughout December

Brilliant! Its halloween-o-ween everybody was todays driving song of choice!

[Ravenseye]

Sooo true, the only time I become a 'morning person' is at DLP. I'm happy to read that i'm not alone in calling it my 2nd home! Even tho ive only had 3 trips there, it feels so 'right'.

[dixie10]

I know exactly what you mean

we went for our first visit (said we would go just the once) in 2004 and then went every year sometimes twice until 2008, then as happens life through things at us and I thought we wont go again our son was growing up so it seemed that was it

But then darling son who's now 16 said lets go back ans so we have just been a=back for Halloween and it was like going home as soon as we stepped through the gates all my troubles left me and and I felt the disney cuddle

hopefully we will be back next year I think for Christmas

[geekyjo]

I absolutely agree with all of these posts! Any DLP music helps to keep my cravings down and get me even more excited for my next trip I have even got to the point now where all of my home accessories are Disney-related - I have a Mickey telephone, lots of ornaments and that sort of thing, all of my kitchen stuff is Disney, all of my cushions are Disney...! It just makes me feel happy

For me Disneyland Paris does feel like home, everytime we go back to the Cheyenne I feel like it is where we are meant to be and the rest of the year has sort of lead up to it, and then when we walk through Fantasia Gardens and see the park I start crying cos I'm so happy and overwhelmed to be home! Only my boyfriend and you guys seem to understand this though - if I ever told friends or family they wouldn't get it, they already don't understand why we go back to DLP every year Some people visit Spain or somewhere every year though, because they have a place they particularly like, so I don't see how going back to Disney is any different?

[RockNRoller]

Only my boyfriend and you guys seem to understand this though - if I ever told friends or family they wouldn't get it, they already don't understand why we go back to DLP every year Some people visit Spain or somewhere every year though, because they have a place they particularly like, so I don't see how going back to Disney is any different?

Im with you on this one, every year my friends give me the "Youre going again?" speech and yet every year they go to the same place and lie on the same beach for 2 weeks. 3 years ago we took a couple of non believers with us and now our next visit (no:14) will be their 3rd. Its a contagious place