How long does the magic last?

cowanfamily · 06-13-2008

Okay, we are booked for 8 days in September...but being crazed and knowing we will not want to leave, I am already proposing that we extend our trip...8 days is the longest we have ever stayed, but we Never were ready to go..one time begging for Extra Magic Hours so that we could stay at the World LONGER!!, but alas, all parks closed early that night and we had to leave:(.

It will cost us virtually nothing to extend our stay to 13 days...who here has stayed that long...did you get bored? Want to go home? Did the magic wear off? Or did it (like in my dreams...) just make it better not to be rushed all the time....

Please, I know you will advise me well....(meaning I think most of you will tell us to stay if we can!!!) but I want to hear it from you...

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-13-2008

We've stayed 13 days and it still wasn't enough for us. We had just as much fun on day 13 as we did on day 4. The only part of a trip that long that was too much for us was the dining plan, we were starting to get tired of big meals by the end of the trip and we were ready for a break there. But as far as beig ready for the trip to end--no way!

floridaorange19 · 06-13-2008

longest i ever stayed was 9 days, and i've never been bored. rather than being afraid that you're not going to fit everything in, you absolutely can be more leisurely..... hang out by the pool, dawdle at dinner, etc. and not feel guilty that you're gonna miss doing something on your trip!

joseph3947 · 06-13-2008

We once stayed 12 days and the MAGIC never wore off! But alas one should go home to reality. But then once home you can start planning your next trip!!!

DayDreamer · 06-13-2008

We have stayed 12 days before and I think the family had their fill and were getting to the point of being ready to go home. But we had a FULL trip with all of the Disney parks, TL, Sea World, Universal, IOA and everything in between so there were pretty tired. Of course I didn't want to go home at all. It’s wonderful having so much time because it allows you to really take things at a nice pace without getting worn out but still doing a lot. I don't think it’s possible to get bored there is just too much to do. If your family are die hard Disney fans 13 days is perfect.

joseph3947 · 06-13-2008

The MAGIC is in your heart and mind.

Daisee · 06-13-2008

I think our longest WDW stay was 10 or 11 days. I have to say that as far as the parks go.. we can do it ALL in that period of time.

b1wife · 06-13-2008

We have stayed for 10 days and still had things we wanted to do at the end of the trip. But, that's why we keep going back! If it isn't going to cost anything more, and you can do it, I say go for it. I would love to have 2 weeks at WDW!

jimbo · 06-13-2008

2006 we stayed 14 nights in June and returned for 14 nights in November. we took advantage of the magic hours but took time out around the hotel pool or water park's.
on both occasions we wish we could have stayed for a few more days. I would love to try out 21 nights if i could only get the time off work.

So I would say to you- Stay LONGER!!

jo-jo · 06-13-2008

I have stayed 14 days and just like others have said, it gives you time to enjoy things and not run like crazy everyday.

During the course of a yr with our AP's we will be at disney for 42 days over the 4 trips.. And I don't feel like "well, I never need to go again". By the way, this is like a record for us. I doubt we'll ever do that many days/trips in one yr. After our sept trip, we'll wait 14 months before going again.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-13-2008

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Originally Posted by jo-jo

During the course of a yr with our AP's we will be at disney for 42 days over the 4 trips.. And I don't feel like "well, I never need to go again". By the way, this is like a record for us. I doubt we'll ever do that many days/trips in one yr. After our sept trip, we'll wait 14 months before going again.

We're also doing 4 trips this year and could easily make it 5 or 6 and not feel like I had too much. It's been a fun year having our APs and getting so much out of them. It will be sad to use them for the last time in a few weeks knowing it will be a year before we go back.

mommyof2 · 06-13-2008

We stayed 10 days last trip as well as this upcoming trip!! I like that you can take your time and not feel rushed! We are looking forward to more water park visits and relaxing!!

Monique · 06-13-2008

We've stayed 13 days before and it actually made the trip much more enjoyable. We didn't feel rushed to get it all done. I would even consider staying longer if I could. The magic never ran out!!

BuzzLightyear · 06-13-2008

The longest we've done was 10 days. I think 13-days would be prefect.

missymouse · 06-13-2008

The longest we've ever stayed is 9 or maybe 10 days. We never want to come home! I think if you can afford to extend your trip to 13 days, go for it!!

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cowanfamily Big Cheese Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Deep South Posts: 843	How long does the magic last? Okay, we are booked for 8 days in September...but being crazed and knowing we will not want to leave, I am already proposing that we extend our trip...8 days is the longest we have ever stayed, but we Never were ready to go..one time begging for Extra Magic Hours so that we could stay at the World LONGER!!, but alas, all parks closed early that night and we had to leave:(. It will cost us virtually nothing to extend our stay to 13 days...who here has stayed that long...did you get bored? Want to go home? Did the magic wear off? Or did it (like in my dreams...) just make it better not to be rushed all the time.... Please, I know you will advise me well....(meaning I think most of you will tell us to stay if we can!!!) but I want to hear it from you... __________________ 2005 All Star Movies - FREE DINING 2006 POP Century - FREE DINING 2008 POP Century - FREE DINING- SEPT. 1-13 2009 POP Century - Free Dining - Sept. 22-Oct.4 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 13 Days in the World! with Free Dining POP Again We're there!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: How long does the magic last? We've stayed 13 days and it still wasn't enough for us. We had just as much fun on day 13 as we did on day 4. The only part of a trip that long that was too much for us was the dining plan, we were starting to get tired of big meals by the end of the trip and we were ready for a break there. But as far as beig ready for the trip to end--no way! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 239 days 14 hours 32 minutes

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floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: How long does the magic last? longest i ever stayed was 9 days, and i've never been bored. rather than being afraid that you're not going to fit everything in, you absolutely can be more leisurely..... hang out by the pool, dawdle at dinner, etc. and not feel guilty that you're gonna miss doing something on your trip! __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,342	Re: How long does the magic last? We once stayed 12 days and the MAGIC never wore off! But alas one should go home to reality. But then once home you can start planning your next trip!!! __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: How long does the magic last? We have stayed 12 days before and I think the family had their fill and were getting to the point of being ready to go home. But we had a FULL trip with all of the Disney parks, TL, Sea World, Universal, IOA and everything in between so there were pretty tired. Of course I didn't want to go home at all. It’s wonderful having so much time because it allows you to really take things at a nice pace without getting worn out but still doing a lot. I don't think it’s possible to get bored there is just too much to do. If your family are die hard Disney fans 13 days is perfect. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,342	Re: How long does the magic last? The MAGIC is in your heart and mind. __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: How long does the magic last? I think our longest WDW stay was 10 or 11 days. I have to say that as far as the parks go.. we can do it ALL in that period of time.

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b1wife Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 344	Re: How long does the magic last? We have stayed for 10 days and still had things we wanted to do at the end of the trip. But, that's why we keep going back! If it isn't going to cost anything more, and you can do it, I say go for it. I would love to have 2 weeks at WDW! __________________ Rebecca in Texas proud wife to Prezcatz Paul "We're merrily on our way to nowhere." ~ J. Thaddeus Toad October 2000 Disneyland April 2005 All-Star Music December 2006 Shades of Green August 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort for Close To My Heart convention October 2008 Old Key West 1st DVC trip!! June 2009 Boardwalk Villas & Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas June 2010 Grand Californian (Can't wait to go to Disneyland again!) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A week at Disneyland with the kids and the sunshine 203 days 14 hours 32 minutes

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jimbo Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire U.K to far away from Disney Posts: 586	Re: How long does the magic last? 2006 we stayed 14 nights in June and returned for 14 nights in November. we took advantage of the magic hours but took time out around the hotel pool or water park's. on both occasions we wish we could have stayed for a few more days. I would love to try out 21 nights if i could only get the time off work. So I would say to you- Stay LONGER!! __________________ *Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.* Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: next trip to the magic* on yor way

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,232	Re: How long does the magic last? I have stayed 14 days and just like others have said, it gives you time to enjoy things and not run like crazy everyday. During the course of a yr with our AP's we will be at disney for 42 days over the 4 trips.. And I don't feel like "well, I never need to go again". By the way, this is like a record for us. I doubt we'll ever do that many days/trips in one yr. After our sept trip, we'll wait 14 months before going again.

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: How long does the magic last? We stayed 10 days last trip as well as this upcoming trip!! I like that you can take your time and not feel rushed! We are looking forward to more water park visits and relaxing!! __________________ Billi My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My brother is getting married!!!!!!! 25 days 0 hours 32 minutes

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: How long does the magic last? We've stayed 13 days before and it actually made the trip much more enjoyable. We didn't feel rushed to get it all done. I would even consider staying longer if I could. The magic never ran out!! __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: How long does the magic last? The longest we've done was 10 days. I think 13-days would be prefect. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 107 days 19 hours 32 minutes

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missymouse Appalachian Girl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appalachian Mountaineer Country Posts: 1,702	Re: How long does the magic last? The longest we've ever stayed is 9 or maybe 10 days. We never want to come home! I think if you can afford to extend your trip to 13 days, go for it!! __________________ Melissa "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it!" ~Roald Dahl Going to Disney since 1980

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