DCL Withdrawal
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abcangie87 · 02-28-2012, 08:05 AM

I've gotta tell you guys.... I'm having heartache over not having a cruise booked, nor any plans to go on a cruise until 2014. It's making me twitchy!!!

We are doing a trip to WDW in May (that the munchkins don't know about yet),

and we're doing Hawaii/Aulani in 2013...

So obviously I can't complain officially..... but a good chunk of my traveller heart belongs to DCL and it's driving me nuts!!!!!

I keep trying to figure out how to come up with a spare $5K and try to get on a Christmas cruise (so we don't burn hubby's vaca time all up)... but the money fairy is not sprinkling anything over our house that I can see!

Totally just whining....I knew you would understand.

oxox

**chezp** · 02-28-2012, 11:41 AM

I hear you completely!

How we made it through from 2004 to 2007 and then from 2007 to 2011 without any Disney cruises is now beyond me...

Gilland15 · 02-28-2012, 03:38 PM

I totally agree, except I don't even have anything lined up to look forward to. My 3 y/o granddaughter was joining me today in wanting the Mickey boat.

toddjodybrent · 02-28-2012, 04:40 PM

I hear ya! I find myself being more excited about upcoming cruises than trips to the World. Though, Aulani may bring on the same feeling for me!

It's the pampered feeling without a care in the world. . . along with a Navigator waiting for me to pick my events for the next day. If only "they" made a Navigator for real life!

Hang in there!

nurse_mom · 02-29-2012, 04:19 AM

Understand completely. We have no plans after our trip in May. I'm trying to lobby DH for a cruise or WDW for Nov 2013, but so far no luck

fortfritz · 02-29-2012, 12:37 PM

I understand. That is why I told my husband we just had to book a cruise out of NY. Really, now, when will Disney be back??? And we live in PA, so we can drive! And then, this December is his big 40 birthday, so what better way to spend it then on the Fantasy! So, I booked that, too. Now, I didn't tell our kiddos yet, but I did say we really need to save money for a Disney vacation. So hopefully they'll understand why I am working so hard this year. I just had the itch and booked them. Sometimes a gal has got to do what she's got to do! Now I am happy!

PixieMichele · 02-29-2012, 12:59 PM

There are Guaranteed Category Staterooms for the Fantasy i've seen for April and June, I can't believe they're "discounting" already!

**Disneybine** · 03-02-2012, 11:59 AM

I know exactely what you mean!!! Our last Disney cruise was in 2010 but we're FINALLY booked on another one next year. So that's 3 whole years with no DCL

I know it's not the end of the world but a little whining's still allowed

Now I just have to figure out how to get the next year over with! LOL

Dragon · 03-05-2012, 12:40 PM

"You are not da first to <pass> feel dis vay."

Been there and it was only cured when we booked our next cruise for summer of 2013. And that is too far away. But, it has cured that twitchy feeling of not having one scheduled.

Good luck.

Alisha · 03-07-2012, 04:20 PM

I completely understand.....I was bitten by the disney bug in 2009 on my first trip to WDW (at 30 yrs old!) We went back in 2011...We are booked for our first disney cruise 12-2013 and time is DRAGGING! To make it worse yet, this free dining they release for WDW this week is really killing me! I just want to click "accept reservation" but I know my hubby will kill me. I wish we afford to do something every year, maybe 2 or 3 times a year

From what I am reading on here, DCL is really that good huh? I am a little worried I will miss WDW and the castle and be disappointed, and I keep thinking for the price of 1 cruise we could see the world twice.

abcangie87 · 03-08-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisha

I completely understand.....I was bitten by the disney bug in 2009 on my first trip to WDW (at 30 yrs old!) We went back in 2011...We are booked for our first disney cruise 12-2013 and time is DRAGGING! To make it worse yet, this free dining they release for WDW this week is really killing me! I just want to click "accept reservation" but I know my hubby will kill me. I wish we afford to do something every year, maybe 2 or 3 times a year

From what I am reading on here, DCL is really that good huh? I am a little worried I will miss WDW and the castle and be disappointed, and I keep thinking for the price of 1 cruise we could see the world twice.

yeah, I think the cruise is 'that' good. Well, as long as you have a Castaway Cay day on there!

That's heaven on earth! I'll PM you with my blog and you can read all about our last cruise if you are so inclined. And what we have done is fly in two nights early, then that day before the cruise we spent at Magic Kingdom. Got us a little park time still!

num1DVCfan · 03-09-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by abcangie87

yeah, I think the cruise is 'that' good. Well, as long as you have a Castaway Cay day on there!

That's heaven on earth! I'll PM you with my blog and you can read all about our last cruise if you are so inclined. And what we have done is fly in two nights early, then that day before the cruise we spent at Magic Kingdom. Got us a little park time still!

Can you PM me your blog information also? We are taking our first Disney cruise next month. I have been hesitant up until now because I figured it would be too hard for me to miss out on WDW for a year. I've heard great things about the cruise, I just wish the money and vacation fairy would let us extend our trip with a week in WDW so I can get my fix!

abcangie87 · 03-10-2012, 03:18 PM

Sure will! The cruise is fab, and like I've said, sneak in a day early and hop over to MK before you go on a cruise, it helps get your park fix!

infinity&beyond · 03-12-2012, 10:16 AM

I'm suffering, too! Loved our first Disney cruise on the Dream in December, but didn't plan on going back for another year. Now I find myself strangely drawn to the cruise reservations site, just to see what's available. One of these times I know I'm going to push that PURCHASE button by accident/on purpose.

Dragon · 03-12-2012, 10:31 AM

It is so good to get the notices when there is another post on these boards. It is sooo nice to know that there are others that feel this way.

Yes, Alisha, the cruise really is that good. I thought I'd miss the parks too. But, the food, the ocean, the food, the moonlight on the ocean, the parties, the food, the shows, the food, and a drink of the day every now and then. The characters are there, the Disney touch is there. You can avoid it or revel in it, your choice.

infinity&beyond, I know how you feel about accidentally on purpose hitting the purchase button. That's why I'm glad we scheduled a cruise, otherwise, my twitchyness of not having one scheduled might have led to the result of hitting the purchase button without thinking.