You know you're a WDW nut when...

MetalRage · Post by **MetalRage** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 12:17 am

....When you almost get into a car accident because you are reading a billboard that advertises Florida resident discounts for Walt Disney World.

Yeah, this happend today

Lucky for me, I noticed just in time before I hit the car in front of me.

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 4:53 am

BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 8:30 am

I know this is off-topic, but I've been out of pocket and missed the cat discussion, so one more cat note: yes, both my cats are rescues. They were abandoned kitties that we adopted from P.A.W.S (a local non-profit animal rescue group). I also support a couple similar groups through automatic payroll deductions.
So, this is a good segue into a good on-topic post....

...responsible, kind animal lovers make good WDW nuts.

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 1:18 pm

I support two local cat adoption agencies here myself.

Okay, Len90, that's it - we gotta get you a rescued cat of your own as a Hanukkah gift!!!

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 1:47 pm

What red blooded college man doesn't want a little Kittie around the dorm?

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 2:07 pm

That's no prob, Jacca5660 - I don't think Len90 lives in a dorm. And when I was in the dorms in college, we had red-blooded college man on the floor who had a cute, fluffy white rabbit as a pet.

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Nov Mon 16, 2009 8:59 pm

You know you're a WDW nut when you freak out because you can't get Subsonic to stream consistently on your iPhone when you're traveling.

rphillips14 · Post by **rphillips14** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 12:00 am

For 45 years I HATED Disney. I didn't like the TV shows, the movies and especially DISNEY WORLD!! However, my wife loved Disney and always wanted to take our kids to Disney World. I was, of course, completely against it. Finally, my wife just booked a trip and told me about it after the fact. I was furious and depressed. She had saved her money and it was paid for, all I had to do was go. I still wasn't happy but OK-I'll tolerate it to keep the peace.
The weeks leading up to our trip I made it known that I wasn't going to have a good time but would do what I had to. The day came for us to leave and I was focused on just getting it over. Our flight was fine and we arrived in Orlando-that afternoon we went to the Magic Kingdom. I was impressed with the organization, the kindness of the cast members and the cleanliness of the park. The next day, we went back to the Magic Kingdom and that night went to the "Not So Scary Halloween Bash" I was impressed with the energy of the cast members, the way the parked changed so quickly for the bash and how much fun we were having. Wednesday, we bought a stroller and went to Animal Kingdom-I was impressed at the decor in Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest and the music the live bands were playing-that night we went to Epcot where the I was impressed with Spaceship Earth, Turtle Talk with Crush and the fireworks and music show. The next day, we went to MGM Disney where I was impressed at how the cast member stayed in character, the Indiana Jones stunt show, the Sci-fi Dine In Theater and the Tower of Terror. By Friday, our last day, we went back to Hollywood Studios and spent our final hours at the Magic Kingdom. I was impressed at how much my children were enjoying themselves, the happiness in my wife's face and how my attitude had changed. As you could probably tell how this would end-I really didn't want to leave. After a couple of weeks back in Kentucky, I noticed myself humming the songs and thinking about that wonderful week. One night I found Subsonic and have listened to it some everyday since (I especially like the Soarin music). I am now an completely open about my love of Disney World. I have wondered how this could happen and I've come up with a few of reasons:

#1. At Disney World...my mind truly cleared, no sports, no work, no clutter just things like "Should we get a fast pass or wait in line?"
#2. At Disney World...it was as if we were in our own little world...my cell phone didn't ring, we had no visitors, just us...just our family.
#3. At Disney World...everything was positive...everyone was so nice and seemed to really appreciate the fact that we were there.
#4. At Disney World...I didn't watch the bad news on nightly television, I didn't hear about the dow jones dropping or any thing else that would have depressed me....it was all good.
#5. At Disney World, and most importantly...I was just Daddy and husband...I wasn't my work position, my elected job or anything else that takes my attention away from my children and wife...I was just who I was born to be, a Father and a Husband.

So there you have it. I am now an unapologetic WDW nut. Funny isn't it. I fought my wife for so long and now I just love her even more for sticking to her guns and making me go because it has changed my outlook and my life. I can't think of Disney without smiling. I sincerely wish every family had the opportunity to go to Disney World...it really is a magical place.

PS:We're already planning our next trip back November 2010!!!!!!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 7:45 am

rphillips14 wrote:For 45 years I HATED Disney...
I am now an unapologetic WDW nut. Funny isn't it....

PS:We're already planning our next trip back November 2010!!!!!!

Welcome, Brother. We've been expecting you....

Your story is similar to mine to a certain extent, only I didn't really hate Disney at first. I just wasn't interested and thought it would all be a waste of time and money. But my wife insisted, and I finally gave in, and... well.... here we are. Happens to the best of us, I guess.

Future Guy · Post by **Future Guy** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 8:35 am

When the phrase "Por Favor Mantenganse Alejado De Las Puertas" makes you cackle like a crazy person.

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 8:37 am

Addicting, ain't it?

You may want to join one of the miles programs with the airlines...

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 10:56 am

WELCOME rphillips14!!! I loved your story. My DH is similar, no we don't have any children yet, but I converted him with one trip to WDW. We were only dating at the time of his first trip and he tells me that's where he fell in love with me!

We're celebrating 3 years of marriage tomorrow!

You know you're a WDW nut....when all you can do is think about your upcoming trip and keep going over your itinerary in your head and think about what you're going to pack this weekend!

LOL Future Guy! That phrase doe sthe same to us!!!

Post by **Len90** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 12:11 pm

boilerbabe wrote:WELCOME rphillips14!!! I loved your story. My DH is similar, no we don't have any children yet, but I converted him with one trip to WDW. We were only dating at the time of his first trip and he tells me that's where he fell in love with me! We're celebrating 3 years of marriage tomorrow!

You know you're a WDW nut....when all you can do is think about your upcoming trip and keep going over your itinerary in your head and think about what you're going to pack this weekend!

LOL Future Guy! That phrase doe sthe same to us!!!

Well a very Happy Anniversary to the both of you on 3 magical years together.

As for that story rphillips14, I think you will fit in just fine here. You have come to the right place to seek help

You know you're a WDW nut when you think about being on various attractions in WDW while laying still for an MRI. Worked pretty well for me!

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 12:31 pm

MRI, are you o.k. Len???

Thanks for the Ann. wishes!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Nov Tue 17, 2009 12:51 pm

Happy anniversary, Boilerbabe!!!!!!

And Len, I know you took it pretty hard when Minnie dumped you, but an MRI...?!

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