Just a little bit of Disney?

[TheVBs]

Our last trip was Fall 2011 and our next trip isn't until 2014. Normally we go every two years, but things got sidetracked and we're doing a Yellowstone trip next year. It's really hard to imagine waiting that long! So, I was thinking, we may be visiting family in FL over Thanksgiving. Would doing a little bit of Disney be fun or would it just be torture? I thought we could do something like just the MVMCP one night. We're used to staying for 10 days at a time. DH says he doesn't think he could stand just that little bit and is worried he'd feel too disappointed about just that short amount of time in Disney. I can understand what he's saying, I might feel the same way. That's why I'm also looking into Legoland and Universal.

I realize if you go every year, or multiple times a year, this little fix would totally make sense and probably wouldn't disappoint. But for those of you who only go every couple of years or so - do you think you could do just a short visit like that? Would it be just what you need to hold you over, or would it be too much of a tease?

[disneymom15]

If I'm that close, I'm going. It would be more torture to me, not going.

[Mendelson]

Absolutely go. It will be challenging/disappointing at the time of departure, but you'll happy you did it afterward. I've had two similar experiences and was glad I went into the parks.

[Disneymom4ever]

I deal with this situation twice a year! My son goes to a university 30 min. from the parks, we actually drive right past them in June to pick him up, and again in August to drop him off. It's absolute torture for me, knowing I'm that close. So yes, last month we made a stop, but not even to the parks. We did Downtown Disney, took the bus to AofA resort, and took the boat to POR just to look around. I needed my Disney fix! Heck, I even thought about taking the monorail from TTC, just to ride through Epcot. Was it worth it to me? Absolutely, it gave me a little dose to hold me over, and just made me more excited for a future trip to come! It was better than nothing, I thought. So I say go for it!

[Disney Hungarian]

Another vote for; Go.
My family wanted a family reunion dinner at CRT. I flew solo into MCO on a Friday night after work. Enjoyed MK on Saturday and had dinner with them. Came home on Sunday. It was actually fun.
My only regret would be paying that much for a one day one park ticket.

[disneynarula]

Go! We live in Germany and went to Disneyland Paris for a few days. It was a really nice Disney fix.

[natstroop]

I think that would be neat to go for a day. I probably wouldn't go to the parks, but to DTD and to the resorts. And maybe have dinner at one of them. Sounds fun!

[BrerGnat]

We were kind of in the same situation a few weeks ago. Last WDW trip was December 2011 and next trip isn't planned until 2014. We went on a Disney cruise and spent one night before and one night after on WDW property. We stayed at AoA one night, and the Swan the other night. It was TORTURE for me to not be able to walk over into Epcot on the day we were at the Swan. TORTURE.

However, I was NOT about to spend $300 for me and my two kids to spend a few hours at Epcot. So, we just did Downtown Disney. It was fun but I really was sad to not be doing any of the parks.

So, yeah, you might feel sad, but if you are planning to actually BE in the park for one day, it would probably be a lot of fun and a good quick fix.

[minnie04]

If I'm that close, I'm going. It would be more torture to me, not going.

I agree!! I would make the best of what ever time you have there and go for it

[mgmnut]

If I had to just pick 1 park and go during normal operating hours I would say no, it would just leave me wanting more. If it was for a special event like MNSSHP or MVMCP I think I would. But of course that's just me.

[#1donaldfan]

Go !! It's the little boost you'll need to make the 2014 wait seem more appealing !! Like mentioned, if I were in the area I'd at least go to DtD. !!!!!

[Gator]

If I'm that close, I'm going. It would be more torture to me, not going.

I would have to agree with this statement. I was in SoCal on business last month. I had to at least go to Downtown Disney (which is between the 2 DL parks). Although, it wasn't a park experience, I could still see the fireworks.

MVMCP would be an excellent option. You can show up as early at 4pm I believe, and then stay until midnight. You get rides, parades, and fireworks. Can't beat that. Do it!

[Dopey's Girl]

I don't have the self control to be that close and not go in. I say buy MVMCP tickets and have a blast!

[EeyoresBestFriend]

Another vote for GO!

Just because you can't feast, doesn't mean that you wouldn't enjoy a snack!!

[azcavalier]

Go. Have fun! Even a little Disney is better than no Disney at all! We've been toying with the idea for a few years of taking the kids down for a quick weekend getaway, staying on property at Beach Club, enjoying the pool, going to DTD, and only eating at the various hotel restaurants.

[Goofeygal]

I vote GO

[jnfr2424]

My job sent me to Sanford for business
I had my AP in my wallet and as soon as I was finished with work I was off to Disney.



If you can go, DO IT!!

[BraddyB]

Go for it, if you don't, you will end up regretting it !!

[TheVBs]

LOL! I love you guys!

Alright it's settled, I'm going to work on selling the idea to DH. Never mind that we don't even know if we're actually going to FL yet. Guess that would be a good thing to figure out first.

It's just so hard to say to the DDs (12 & 8) that we're not going again for another two years. They ask about going all the time and two years must feel like a million to them.

I was thinking about either DTD or the party, but love the idea of visiting the resorts and maybe having a meal at one too. Thanks!

[TheVBs]

Pitched the idea to him last night while we were out for our 15th anniversary. It was a much easier sell than I expected! He left a message with his dad today to see if they will be around for Thanksgiving and up for company. Now waiting to hear back. If that works out we'll do the 11/25 party. If that doesn't work out we'll see if there's another good time to visit. Fingers crossed it all works out! If it does, I'm going to book our overnight at AoA.