This weekend, I was looking through all the pictures we have accumulated through the years. I was reminded of such wonderful memories. I started to think about why we began taking our family to Walt Disney World in the first place and why we kept the tradition year after year. I remember the times we could not afford to park hop or eat in the parks, but we were there and that is all that mattered. We saved to go, stuck to our budget, and we had a wonderful family time that has closely knit our family together with threads of Disney memories that I hope will last a lifetime.
The main result of my reminiscing about our trips to Walt Disney World was an even stronger resolve to make sure that every family realizes they can visit WDW without spending a fortune. So, today I am going to talk about the reasons why you should plan your trip.
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
1. Time is ticking: There is utter truth in the phrase “time passes way too fast.” Don’t take one second for granted when your kids are young. Trust me, they will be grown in the blink of an eye; and while you are waiting on “maybe next year” your time “this year” is lost. There will come a time, sooner than you think, when your children will have lives of their own and this valuable time will be gone.
2. Caring is sharing: Sharing special time with the kids is what they will remember throughout their lives and, trust me, there is no place more special than Walt Disney World. Families on vacation tend to spend quality time together; talking, laughing and enjoying new fun experiences. And don’t forget, the family that plays together stays together.
3. Nothing to do but what you want: Can you remember a time when your schedule was truly your own? When you are on vacation, no one will have to rush to practice, a game, dance class, etc. Your time on vacation is spent on whatever you want to do without life pulling you in a million different directions. When is the last time your family had dinner all together at the same time? If it has been a while, a vacation is a great time to rebuild that family relationship.
4. Unplug and get away from it all: Getting away from technology for a little while helps everyone to focus on what’s most important. In my opinion, this is relationships. Some children have not yet learned the value of a close-knit family that needs only rely on their relationship with one another to enrich their lives. A vacation is the perfect time to really get to know one another, and what a blessing that is.
5. Open your mind to new things: Travel is an excellent learning tool for kids. Nearly every vacation activity involves teachable moments. For instance, at Epcot children can learn about different cultures, foods, history, climate and much more. They will actually be able to meet people from other countries and have exposure to accents and personality traits specific to their regions. At the Animal Kingdom they can see animals in their own natural habitat and learn about the environment up close and personal. There are many opportunities in which to learn, and it is much more fun to learn things hands-on than by doing homework.
6. You deserve a vacation: Life is hard nowadays; many people work too much and play too little. One of the most important reasons to take a vacation is simply for rest and relaxation. Have you heard of it? Have you experienced it lately? If not, experience it again soon.
7. Being surrounded by Disney: The best reason to visit Walt Disney World is simply being exposed to the magic that is Disney. I believe in the Disney philosophy of every visitor being a guest. People are even nicer and clearly happier when they are at WDW. They are not fighting the clock, deadlines, gridlock and all the things that get us down. It is wonderful to carry on conversations with nice, happy people from all over the world. Walt Disney opened this world up to us to enjoy and share with family. I know it has brought an abundance of happiness to mine.
I sure hope you will seriously consider the reasons why your family might be due for a Disney vacation. I would love to help you plan the perfect getaway for your family, or just hear your comments on what your family Disney vacations have meant to you. Contact me anytime at Brenda@PixieVacations.com.
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This article embodies all things Disney. I love Disney, the magic of Disney, the fact that I can act like a kid and no one cares, the smile on the faces of my children, the memories we make, everything. Disney is a place where I don’t have to worry about bills, or work or anything adult. I can enjoy time with my family and the best part….the word NO does not exist at Disney! I mean, within reason of course. We don’t go all out, but you want to ride it…let’s go. You want a souvenir, lets pick one, junk food…have at it! I love it there. No care in the world. And, I love the fact that no matter how many times you go, you always discover something new!!!
There are many reasons to vacation at Walt Disney World without children, too. For example, it is an incredibly romantic place to go for your honeymoon. Romantic dinners, carriage rides through Fort Wilderness, fireworks together all make it a truly romantic experience. It is great to go when you are an empty nester because you can finally do everything that you want to do and at your own pace. Maybe your kids always loved The Mad Tea Party, but you can’t seem to go on it without having a headache the rest of the day. No worries, you can skip that and do Carousel of Progress twice. Also, let’s not forget the amazing time you can have at Disney World when you are a party of 1. This is when you TRULY slow down and go at your own speed. It is amazing the things that you don’t notice when you are following someone else’s schedule. When you are making the rules, you get to decide which park to head to on which day. Get bored at Epcot but know that it is your husband’s favorite park? When visiting solo, you get bored, you head to the Studios.