What do y'all think of short trips to WDW?

MickeyManic · 05-18-2004

The AP's are burning holes in our pockets and I'm dying to go back to the World...

My dilemma is that due to hubby's work schedule, we are only able to get away for 4 nights in July. Is that enough time? I know that based on the 327,456 pages of trip reports I've read that plenty of folks make "quick" trips, but have any of you made a short trip (4 nights or less) and regretted it? Maybe wished you had saved that money to buy next year's AP's or something?

Is there a point where you'll say that it's not worth the trip if you can't stay for ___ nights?

SusanC · 05-18-2004

We have only been to WDW 2 times - one trip we stayed 4 nights the other only 2. We had a blast both times!

We are leaving this Saturday for 6 nights and I can't wait as it will be our longest trip.

Have fun!

sjpurple · 05-18-2004

We went for a weekend when my daughter was young. Leave Friday come back on Sunday evening. We did this several times and had fun every time.

inluvwithdisney · 05-18-2004

I think any time at DISNEY has got to be great!!! Go for It!!!!

alextina · 05-18-2004

We've gone for as little as 3 nights before and of course we didn't want to leave when we had to but we still had a blast and had absolutely no regrets.

Smayco · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by MickeyManic

I know that based on the 327,456 pages of trip reports I've read that plenty of folks make "quick" trips, but have any of you made a short trip (4 nights or less) and regretted it? Maybe wished you had saved that money to buy next year's AP's or something?

Is there a point where you'll say that it's not worth the trip if you can't stay for ___ nights?

We went for just a 2 day visit when my son was 2.5 years old. (We did one day in MK and one day in MGM.) We have relatives that live in southern FL and others living in northern FL, so Disney is right on our way from one to the other!

It was definitely worth it.

~Sue

Thia327 · 05-18-2004

We also have AP's that are burning a hole in my pocket - So we did a short trip in Feb (4 days/ 3 nights ) - Since we belong to DVC - It cost me points not $ - Since we had such a rotten winter it was nice to take a break

Oh_Tink · 05-18-2004

We went one time for 2 days because my husband was in Orlando on business. I really wished we had more time but 2 days is better than not going at all. I'd go for the 4 days! You'll have a fantastic time!!!

qltingrl · 05-18-2004

I like the short trips! It gives you a little taste in between the longer stays and it makes you feel those APs were worth the cost! Use 'em and have a great time!

**MissDisney** · 05-18-2004

Oh my goodness! It sounds like if you are only going for a short while, you will need me to go along with you --- I am happy to carry your family's bags, taste-test the kids' mac n' cheese, get your FPs while you ride the rides, make last-minute PS and even flag down the monorail at the TTC for you!

MagicalMoments · 05-18-2004

How ever long you can go for, do it! I wouldn't miss the opportunity, even if it had to be a short trip!

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-18-2004

Any quick trip is better than no trip!!!

sandanv1 · 05-18-2004

Never, never ever have I regretted a short trip!! We have been known to drive the 200 miles from home to WDW just for dinner! Most of our trips are just weekend jaunts (as opposed to vacations

) to visit the mouse and we always enjoy them. If I included all the weekend trips in my signature I would probably be reprimanded by Mickey

I think alot of us that live fairly close to WDW make lots of short trips and enjoy them all.

Go!!! Go!!! Go!!!

coasterman2002 · 05-18-2004

I really enjoy jetting down somewhere for a long weekend. I just went down to Arizona to play some golf for 3 days and loved it. I think that short trips are great as long as you don't set goals that are impossible to reach. I say do a few parks, pace yourself, and have fun. I hope that I can make one of those trips this year down to WDW!

MickeyManic · 05-18-2004

Y'all are TOO COOL!

I really am surprised at how many of you do the short trips....it totally goes against my upbringing, but I love it!!!!!! You know, this is part of what life is all about. Squeezing every minute of pure joy you can out of each day.

Here's a little related story about that.....When my hubby (baloo) and I got married, I was just 17 years old and he was 18 years old. Obviously we went from being kids to having our own jobs and apartment. One night we happened to be up watching t.v. around 11 pm and were both hungry. Hubby said, "I would love to have some pizza right now" and I agreed. We sat there for a few minutes until we realized that if we wanted pizza, we could order it (and we did)!!!! Sometimes it is just so incredible to break outside the norm and routines!

Thanks for all the posts....you've all got me so excited I can stand it! MissDisney, pack your bags!

Lisa

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MickeyManic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 124	What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? The AP's are burning holes in our pockets and I'm dying to go back to the World... My dilemma is that due to hubby's work schedule, we are only able to get away for 4 nights in July. Is that enough time? I know that based on the 327,456 pages of trip reports I've read that plenty of folks make "quick" trips, but have any of you made a short trip (4 nights or less) and regretted it? Maybe wished you had saved that money to buy next year's AP's or something? Is there a point where you'll say that it's not worth the trip if you can't stay for ___ nights? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~* 1992 - Offsite 1998 - Offsite/Dixie Landings 1999 - CSR/ASM 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 2000 - ASSp 2003 - ASMu/Disney Wonder 2004 - PC/POFQ 2004 - AKL/POFQ 2004 - ASMu 16-year anniversary 2004 - CBR/POFQ Our Disney Trip Reports with Pictures! http://bellsouthpwp.net/w/i/willis5family/index.htm

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SusanC Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? We have only been to WDW 2 times - one trip we stayed 4 nights the other only 2. We had a blast both times! We are leaving this Saturday for 6 nights and I can't wait as it will be our longest trip. Have fun! __________________ Oct 2002 - Port Orleans Riverside (4 nights) Mar 2003 - All Star Music (1 night), Coronodo Springs (2 nights) May 2004 - Port Orleans Riverside - (6 nights) Sept 2004 - Coronodo Springs - (2 nights) Feb 2005 - Pop Century (4 nights) Jan 2006 - Caribbean Beach Resort (3 nights) June 2006 - 1 day visit while at beach Sept 2006 - Caribbean Beach Resort - conference(4 nights) Oct 2007 - Pop Century (4 nights) MNNSHP

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sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 368	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? We went for a weekend when my daughter was young. Leave Friday come back on Sunday evening. We did this several times and had fun every time. __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wilderness Lodge Villas Vacation 136 days 7 hours 16 minutes

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inluvwithdisney Missin' the MOUSE!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,640	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? I think any time at DISNEY has got to be great!!! Go for It!!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Always at Disney in my mind!!!!!!!!!!!! Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2 FULL weeks with the MOUSE!! 8 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! 263 days 12 hours 16 minutes

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alextina Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 551	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? We've gone for as little as 3 nights before and of course we didn't want to leave when we had to but we still had a blast and had absolutely no regrets. __________________ 1977--Disneyland 1979--WDW 1981--Disneyland 1984--Disneyland 1988--Disneyland 1993--WDW/Off Site 07/2001--LBVBW 05/2002--LBVBW 05/2003--AKL 10/2003--Disneyland Hotel 05/2004--Polynesian

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Thia327 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 70	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? We also have AP's that are burning a hole in my pocket - So we did a short trip in Feb (4 days/ 3 nights ) - Since we belong to DVC - It cost me points not $ - Since we had such a rotten winter it was nice to take a break

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Oh_Tink Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 51	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? We went one time for 2 days because my husband was in Orlando on business. I really wished we had more time but 2 days is better than not going at all. I'd go for the 4 days! You'll have a fantastic time!!!

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qltingrl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 219	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? I like the short trips! It gives you a little taste in between the longer stays and it makes you feel those APs were worth the cost! Use 'em and have a great time! __________________ 16 trips in 12 years!

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,075	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? Oh my goodness! It sounds like if you are only going for a short while, you will need me to go along with you --- I am happy to carry your family's bags, taste-test the kids' mac n' cheese, get your FPs while you ride the rides, make last-minute PS and even flag down the monorail at the TTC for you! __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? How ever long you can go for, do it! I wouldn't miss the opportunity, even if it had to be a short trip! __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 15,908	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? Any quick trip is better than no trip!!! __________________ ~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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We don't know yet either BCV or HHI 266 days 6 hours 16 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,108	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? Never, never ever have I regretted a short trip!! We have been known to drive the 200 miles from home to WDW just for dinner! Most of our trips are just weekend jaunts (as opposed to vacations ) to visit the mouse and we always enjoy them. If I included all the weekend trips in my signature I would probably be reprimanded by Mickey I think alot of us that live fairly close to WDW make lots of short trips and enjoy them all. Go!!! Go!!! Go!!! __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 557	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? I really enjoy jetting down somewhere for a long weekend. I just went down to Arizona to play some golf for 3 days and loved it. I think that short trips are great as long as you don't set goals that are impossible to reach. I say do a few parks, pace yourself, and have fun. I hope that I can make one of those trips this year down to WDW!

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MickeyManic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 124	Re: What do y'all think of short trips to WDW? Y'all are TOO COOL! I really am surprised at how many of you do the short trips....it totally goes against my upbringing, but I love it!!!!!! You know, this is part of what life is all about. Squeezing every minute of pure joy you can out of each day. Here's a little related story about that.....When my hubby (baloo) and I got married, I was just 17 years old and he was 18 years old. Obviously we went from being kids to having our own jobs and apartment. One night we happened to be up watching t.v. around 11 pm and were both hungry. Hubby said, "I would love to have some pizza right now" and I agreed. We sat there for a few minutes until we realized that if we wanted pizza, we could order it (and we did)!!!! Sometimes it is just so incredible to break outside the norm and routines! Thanks for all the posts....you've all got me so excited I can stand it! MissDisney, pack your bags! Lisa __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~* 1992 - Offsite 1998 - Offsite/Dixie Landings 1999 - CSR/ASM 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 2000 - ASSp 2003 - ASMu/Disney Wonder 2004 - PC/POFQ 2004 - AKL/POFQ 2004 - ASMu 16-year anniversary 2004 - CBR/POFQ Our Disney Trip Reports with Pictures! http://bellsouthpwp.net/w/i/willis5family/index.htm

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