What brings you back to Disney?

[dulyjs]

The chip they planted in my head when I was six in 1971.

[PETE FROM NYC]

Simply stated:

My wife Elsie and I are the world's biggest kids.

[Fantasmic]

The sense of escapisim, and the 2 week break from my allergies (that I get all year round in the UK!)

[VWL Mom]

Family time.
No vacation will ever compare and we are all now adults.

So true, it's the only place we can go where the outside world just slips away

Southwest Airlines.

The sense of escapisim, and the 2 week break from my allergies (that I get all year round in the UK!)

I thought it was just me! Allergy free all last week, 24 hours after being home the inability to breathe is back.

[DisneyEpcotDad]

I started going to DW in 1991 when my sons were 10 and 5 years old. At first we would go every 2 years. Once they entered their college age years, I found myself going back by myself. May, October, December, February became regular return months for me many times on my own. The weather, the varety of things to do, and being able to set my own pace as an adult without kids have all been pluses. I once decided that I would take a 2 year break from DW, but after awhile I missed going. DW became my escape from the wintry weather of the midwest. I have been over 30 times and counting! It's simply a place where those of all ages can enjoy themselves.

[gratuspater]

Originally it was nostalgia, and the rides, now I'm just as happy relaxing at the hotel and walking around the parks at night, I love the parks after dark! What keeps me coming back yearly now is our boys! I love seeing their smiles and knowing that they'll have those happy memories forever!

[E-OR]

For our family it is that we all love WDW. It is the one vacation where we are all happy and enjoying ourselfs. We all have our favorite ride, restaurant, resort, and shopping area. We love the weather in florida, and look forward to the humid feel when we get off the airplane. (Not that summer humidity but the spring and late fall humidity) When we talk vacation we all know that we are making plans for our WDW trip. Started going when our boys were 5 and 11 they're 22 and 28 now - girlfriends are now in the picture. When the boys were in college or school we sometimes went without one but made sure that we were able to spend as much family time as we could at the Happiest Place On Earth.

[Eric87]

It brings back memories of my childhood and all the great memories I had with my family. I used to watch all the Disney movies with my family (still do ) as a small kid and then when I was brought to Disney World I was completey imersed in the magic of those stories I loved. Its very magical and mad me feel as if the worries I have now just kinda melt away. Plus its just lots of fun. :mickey

I agree with this completely. We took only a handful of family vacations when we were younger and my favorite memories are of the two trips we took to WDW. Now it has become the new memories that are created with each new trip with my wife and daughter, soon to be daughters. Technology having advanced so much has already done this for my DD who loves watching video of herself on the past two trips. She may not remember them, but there will always be hours of video and hundreds of pictures for her to look at!

[LandFan]

Simply stated:

My wife Elsie and I are the world's biggest kids.

The sense of escapisim

Yes - to both of those!! I love that I can ditch all the worries and everything is taken care of!

[TheVBs]

The total immersion we experience there. Knowing it's a guaranteed good time for us as a family vacation. The incredible, magical memories we make there. Knowing that there are still new experiences to enjoy. Everything!

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

The magic of course....there really is no place on earth like it. The last two trips we talked about waiting awhile to come back but its not long before I am dreaming up the next trip.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

The sense of escapisim, and the 2 week break from my allergies (that I get all year round in the UK!)

That's so funny....I have had a constant battle with allergies this past year. I noticed during our December trip that I wasn't packing tissues around because I didn't have symptoms. Cool

[SandmanGStefani24]

That's so funny....I have had a constant battle with allergies this past year. I noticed during our December trip that I wasn't packing tissues around because I didn't have symptoms. Cool

That IS funny! I got sick the day before I was going to WDW, and arrived with a slight fever, congestion and a very sore throat. One ride on Space Mountain and a few screams later my throat was cured, and a few hours later I was completely healthy! True story! Always thought there was some sort of healing power there, or maybe pixie dust? Maybe that's what we smell in those water rides...

[DNS]

All the things you can do there. Great place for adults with or without children. You can stay as busy as you want, or do nothing and still have a great time. Some days we do not even go to the parks at all. Just hotel hop, or hang out at our resort.

[Arielfan98]

Everything really! It depends on when you first went there. I first went there from a young age as a toddler so it was always quite magical and fun for me. It also has to do with the fact, that I myself am also from NY, so to go into a warmer, more tropical place feels better. I believe if you're an adult what pulls you back to Disney is the priceless expression on your child's face and the great service and good times.

[JWB3]

All of the above, plus not having to cook or make lunches for a week or so!!

Good thread, Riley1129!!

[LudwigVonDrake]

It gets me away from "reality". No stress...no worries.

[SlinkyDog]

It was the thrill of running to space mountain when the park opened but they put an end to that. Then it was the hot dogs at Casey's Corner but they changed them for the worst.Then it was the world class costumer service but more and more jerks seem to get hired. Then it was the great merchandise but now that's becoming harder to find. If anything ever happens to living with the land i dont know what i will do.

[finaldynasty]

All of the above, plus not having to cook or make lunches for a week or so!!

Good thread, Riley1129!!

I agree all of the above and great thread...

In addition, for me and my family it is the ability to find something that speaks to each member of our family..whether it be ToT for my oldest daughter, Mission Space for my son, or Turtle Talk for my youngest.

My DW is a Fantasmic, Soarin type of girl....WDW has something for everyone!

[phillydan]

We keep coming back because I love seeing how my kids have grown through the years - each visit brings a different perspective through their eyes. Now that the kids are older, we no longer chase after characters, but pay more attention to the theming of the attractions and other park details - especially looking for hidden mickeys. The kids are even excited about where we will be eating! It's like a new vacation experience each time. Most of all though, they get the magic.