{"id":54628,"date":"2017-08-01T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T12:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=54628"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:41:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:41:38","slug":"fighting-disney-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/fighting-disney-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting the Disney Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A year ago I was packing and preparing for our epic Walt Disney World vacation. \u00a0I was so excited, nervous and couldn\u2019t wait until we got there. \u00a0Now, a year later, I have the Walt Disney World blues. \u00a0I have no Disney vacation planned. \u00a0I am not sure when we’ll be back. \u00a0And that has me missing the Disney magic something fierce this summer. \u00a0So what can we all do when we don\u2019t have a vacation planned? \u00a0How can we get through those blues? \u00a0Here are some ways I try to fight off the Disney blues.<\/p>\n

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Look back at old trips<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Our Shelf Devoted to Our Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the ways I try to fight those Disney blues is by looking back at our old trips. \u00a0I love photography and scrapbooking therefore we have numerous photo albums and photo books to look through. \u00a0For each trip, I have made a photo book using Shutterfly and I love looking back at those books. \u00a0These books bring back the laughs, joys and great memories that we had on each of our previous trips. \u00a0I also like looking through the photo albums. \u00a0The albums seem to have more of our in the moment type pictures which brings back some of those special, unique and spontaneous \u00a0times during the trip.<\/p>\n

It is fun to think back on everything we were blessed to be able to do, see and experience on these trips. \u00a0Instead of focusing on what we aren\u2019t doing this year, it reminds me of how blessed we have been in the past being able to enjoy Disney magic.<\/p>\n

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Listen to music & movies<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Our daughter excited about the new Beauty and the Beast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Another way to get rid of those Disney blues is by immersing yourself in all things Disney. \u00a0Watch all those amazing movies. \u00a0Dance to those favorite songs. \u00a0Watch videos of rides, shows and nighttime spectaculars. \u00a0I still have the beginning of Fantasmic as my ringtone and it makes me happy every time I hear it as it brings back those happy memories of us as a family watching the show together.<\/p>\n

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Podcasts I enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Social media<\/b><\/h3>\n

Social media is a great tool when it comes to getting over your Disney blues. \u00a0From Facebook groups (click here <\/a>to see the Mouse For Less Facebook Page) to Instagram<\/a> there are numerous groups and Disney fanatics that you can follow along with their trips and experiences. \u00a0Even though it might not be as amazing as your own trip, it is still fun to see others enjoying the magic and might even give you more ideas for previous trips.<\/p>\n

Podcasts are a great way to get over the Disney blues. \u00a0Listening to passionate people talk Disney brings a little bit of the magic straight to you. \u00a0I have also found that listening to podcasts makes me feel like I am in the know regarding changes and new experience at Disney so when we do go again, I am prepared. Shoutout to the amazing Be Our Guest Podcast<\/a> that always keeps it positive and fun while they bring Disney magic to our homes.<\/p>\n\n

Pretend plan trips<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you really need to break out of the Disney blues funk, I sometimes will hop on and pretend book trips<\/a>. \u00a0I enjoy seeing what it would cost to stay at different resorts at different times of year with different package ideas. \u00a0I know many probably think might add to the Disney blues, but I love making resort, dining and room selections just to see what is out there. \u00a0And it also leads to my final tip to beat the Disney blues.<\/p>\n

Start saving<\/b><\/h3>\n

After fake booking trips, I start figuring out our savings plan. \u00a0I know deep down, as I am sure many of you know as well, it isn’t \u00a0if we will go back to Disney, but when will we go back to Disney. \u00a0This means we should start saving now so we are prepared and can spend a little bit on some extra magic when we get there.<\/p>\n

Not having a trip planned to Walt Disney World can bring on the Disney blues especially if you know of people that are going. \u00a0Don\u2019t get stuck in those blues though. \u00a0Kick them to the side and start taking some steps to overcome those blues. \u00a0From social media to looking through old trip photos, there are some great ways to get rid of those Disney blues and focus on the magic you were able to experience.<\/p>\n

What are ways you use to fight the Disney Blues? Share them in the comments.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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