mevelandry
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2013
I think you have to understand that some of us have done a number of DCL cruises. I've done 14 and about to do my 15th. If your signature is correct you've done 1 DCL cruise. I felt just like you after the first Disney cruise. I've done 14 now and there are only so many pirate nights, mickey parades in the dining room, Disney movies, princess gatherings etc. etc. etc. I can do in one lifetime. I won't even get into the repetitive ports. DCL will always hold a special place in my heart. It was our first cruise as a family, my kids grew up on DCL, but I need variety. I need something fresh. Even my son picked the Carnival Vista over the Fantasy this Fall. I know there are posters on here that can go to WDW year after year, cruise DCL year after year, but some of us like to do new things. It doesn't mean we don't like the old things. It's not always about price either.
Same here... We have visited Magic Kingdom 8 times. The last time we went, we only stayed half a day. (then we skipped WDW for a year and a half, which was a good idea) When you start being used to something wonderful that your are priviledged to have access to, it is time to try new things.
When we started to talk about our upcoming family trip, we insisted on sailing on the Wonder or Magic instead of the Dream because we needed to try something new. Unfortunately, we are heading to Nassau again (4th time in Nassau: we are staying on the ship.)but can't wait to try new itineraries.
Taking a break from something (until we miss it) will be a good thing. It will help us appreciate it more when/if we come back...