Especially the one of the parents telling the kids they are getting on a plane in a few hours to go to Disney World and they freak out with excitement. You don’t know what I’m talking about?
My three and a half year old sees that and thinks it’s reality.
Every night, before Dave puts him in bed, Finn gives me a hug and asks me what he’s going to do tomorrow and we run down his day. The usual list is we’re going to have lunch with Gigi, you have Miss Brandie’s class, you have swim lessons, you’re going to play with Myles, we’re going to the library or the zoo. You know, typical three and a half year old activities on a day to day basis.
Sometimes though, we have surprise days when there are birthday parties, special play dates, or other non-normal activities. My usual response for those days are, “you’ll have to wait to see in the morning!”
Now, he asks me excitedly, “Are we going to Disney??!??!”
And then I have to explain to him that we’re not. Why? Because Florida is far away. Yes, someday we’ll go when you’re a little older and can remember us paying $958,458,359 for a family vacation meant to gauge you at every corner to fulfill a childhood dream. No, it won’t be tomorrow. And yes, I know those special play dates don’t seem so special since we’re NOT getting on a plane in a few hours but you’ll just have to make due with Imagination Station for tomorrow.
Those Disney Magic commercials? Aren’t so magic in this house.
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Glad I am not the only person who thinks taking a toddler to Disney is a waste of $$$ since it is highly unlikely they will remember any of it.
I have several friends who are taking their 2 year olds, NO THANK YOU!! Not only do I see that as a giant nightmare, they will have not recall any of it later in life. Good use of $3K.
I can't wait until my son is old enough! I've never been myself. So, will you wait until new baby is old enough too? That's tricky, I guess.
~Tara
We'll probably wait. Maybe 6 and 10?
And I feel like a hypocrite because we spent summers in California with my dad and that always included Disneyland, plus several trips over my lifetime to Disney World too. I get it, the awesomeness, but we don't live down the street.
I've never been to Disney World. And guess what? I survived.
I literally have no desire to go. Mostly because the thought of taking four kids terrifies me, but also because I think I'd have to sell my body for the next 72 years in order to afford the trip.
GAH! I hate them! But you know why? Because SIL who lives in LA told my kid about Disney and NOW my kid understands and wants to go. She had no idea about this magical place that costs $2342342 to go to, until Christmas. Thanks a lot.
I'm totally with you! I've been saving for the last few years and have collected a nice amount that the trip will be completely paid for when we get there and not have bills afterwards to ruin the memories. I'm also waiting until I know they will remember it. I'm hoping for next year sometime... then they will be 8 and 7. Old enough to still love it, but better yet, remember it!
Yes, Boo Boo paid ZERO attention that there was a Disney World/Land until her daycare buddy Shea got to go last year. Now its ALL she asks about, "When can WE go Mama?"
I actually only need to come up with plane tickets and ticket money for any additional days besides one. My friend Amy works at the house of mouse and her boyfriend and her live in a three-bedroom condo we can stay at for free. But every dime is a struggle these days.
I guess my only advice is get cable & a DVR and then Finn will never need to see commercials again! hahaha
Seriously though I do have to chime in and say that sometimes as a parent seeing your child at Disney enjoying every moment is completely worth it even if he/she may not remember it (there are always pictures and stories to share with your little one when he/she grows up). I wouldn't trade our first Disney experience for anything in the world and I cannot wait to go back with our whole family in the Fall when our little girl will almost be 4! As a side note a lot of the surrounding hotels are very reasonable (and incredibly nice) most even offer a shuttle to and from the park so really if you only go to Disney for a couple of days, pack snacks & drinks, it's not that expensive of a trip.
aww, the poor little guy, how can you resist those big puppy dog eyes? and that sweet little voice? he's gonna break you in...you'll be surprising at the airport next week. (seriously though, i hope those commercials vanish before leaf ever sees one!)
I absolutely love those commercials - however, I do not have a three year old who sees them as reality. Yikes. How do you make him unsee that? I'm sorry for all those questions you will be getting from him!
I hope my sister isn't mad at me for sharing this, but Disney with three little girls has always been on their "if we win the lottery" list.
Until they decided that the big Christmas present this year for everyone was going to be Disney. They wrapped up Minnie t-shirts and videotaped the girls opening them on Christmas morning. Once they confirmed that yes, this meant they were going to Disney, Julia shouted, "How can we afford that? Did we win the lottery?!"
I urged them to send it in to Disney as a joke. :D
-Bridget
oh, and I went when I was 8, and it was a good age.
-B again
LOL. And remind me to tell you about Joe's only trip there, at 18. A real knee-slapper.
Yep, B again
I actually have some friends that did that with their boys. I told them they ruined it for the rest of our parents who would likely NEVER pull that off for our kids!
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