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Pre-trip buyers remorse?
I figured you guys might understand. I'm a little at war with myself regarding the sticker shock of planning my trip. One minute I'm bouncing off the walls with excitement, and then I crash when I think about the cost of everything. I'm basically like Rapunzel the first day she's away from her tower. Is anyone else going through this right now? I mean, this trip isn't going to bankrupt me, and I definitely need a break from the daily grind, so I am definitely going...it's just...a little overwhelming at times...
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Over time, there are a few trips I've made wherein I decided I would worry about the money piece later. I certainly wouldn't be taking a trip that was going to bankrupt me but there are times, when it's stretched the budget a bit out of my comfort zone.
Go, and ejoy.
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
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After our wedding we used a large part of wedding gifts to take a really nice Disney honeymoon. We loved every minute of that trip.
When we came home the hardwood floors I could have bought for my house but didn't (because we went on our trip instead) it nagged at me for a while that maybe we over spent on the trip. So I understand that buyers remorse at times.
We have our floors now, several months later then I would have liked, but we also have some awesome memories from that trip.
As long as its not making you financially unstable, take the trip. While not "tangible" I think the memories are well worth the cost.
"One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation, right at the start of everything thats new, one little spark lights up for you!"
șoș
Mom to our little Prince Everett and Princess Adelaide
August 2020 Caribbean Beach!
Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
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There are definitely times when I dwell on all the things I could do with the money spent on a Disney trip, but then I think of the memories and those are priceless. There's a lot of other things I can do without for that time with my kids. I won't have them at this age much longer and I'm going to enjoy it while it's still magical for them.
Chris, aka Strmchsr
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning, Guests with Special Needs, and Weather Guru
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I also think of the I could have saved or spent else where but I am glad we did what we did. The memories are mine to live with. You can't take the money with you and if you keep spending on houses, cars, etc, things can get boring. Vacations are for you and your family to share and be a family. Enjoy your life
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Originally Posted by Dulcee
When we came home the hardwood floors I could have bought for my house but didn't (because we went on our trip instead) it nagged at me for a while that maybe we over spent on the trip. So I understand that buyers remorse at times.
Opportunity cost: every time you buy something there is alwasy a next best choice. Disney vs. another vacation, Disnney vs. some home improvement, a big wedding vs. a downpayment on a home, etc., etc.
I guess you know there's a problem when the next best thing is someting you REALLY need.
Past Visits:
1984 & 85 Off Site
1999 CBR
2003 BW/GF
2009 WL
2011 Poly
2013 YC, WL, CR (good year!)
2014 AKL
2015 GF, CS , Poly, SSR
2016 YC, Universal Portofino, GF, Waldorf
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must live." - Bukowski
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Could you cut back the cost and still go? Maybe move down a resort level or evaluate dining plan choice? Just a few suggestions if the budget is bothering you.
Sep '15 - VWL/3 night Cruise on Dream
Jan '15 - BLT and Vero Beach
Jan '14 - Disneyland Hotel
Sept '13 - AKL
Jun '13 - Pop Century
Dec '12 - Saratoga Springs
Feb '12 - Port Orleans FQ
'10 - AS Music
'08 - Pop Century
'05 - Contemporary
'03 - Carribean Beach
'96 - offsite
'95 - offsite
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One thing that my wife and I always do is to find ways to make the money back. We will create a spreadsheet with all of the expenses, one for each row. Then we find income sources for each of those lines. We include little extra things like mileage reimbursements from work, garage sales, side job opportunities, etc. One time I sold a few inherited items, that I did not really want anyway on Craig's List. Those paid about 25% of our trip that year.
We never make it all back, but we typically can make back about half of the cost over a few months. That gets rid of a lot of the remorse for us.
Sept. 2019 Disney Dream
Feb. 2016 Port Orleans French Quarter
Nov. 2013 Coronado Springs Resort
Nov. 2011 Port Orleans French Quarter
Nov. 2008 All Star Movies
Nov. 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter
Nov. 2004 Port Orleans Riverside
May. 1999 Off Site
Sept. 1997 Off Site
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I understand that! In fact, this past June, we had a really nice trip planned with a stay at a Deluxe because of DD18's HS graduation. However, when it came right down to it, we couldn't justify spending the extra money for a place to sleep and shower with college looming on the horizon so we downgraded to a moderate and came away just as happy with the trip. We've stretched the budget in the past and sometimes it's worth it but sometimes it's just not. As long as you are happy in the end (and not bankrupt), that's what counts most.
Kathy șoș
LET'S GO BUCS!
Next trip - June '14
Past trips:
6/13, 4/13, 7/12, 7/11, 1/11, 8/10, 7/09, 3/09, 8/08, 8/07, 12/06, 9/05, 7/03, 7/98, 5/96, 8/93, '70's X 2
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We are contemplating a December trip right now. Retirement has changed our financial situation. I expect new discounts to come out tomorrow and if there are no room discounts the decision will have been made for us. We've taken two trips in the last four years and paid for the kids and grand kids. Those were really expensive but if I was willing to take on longer hours while working they were able to be paid for. But now, with constantly increasing prices (and decreasing service) what used to be a worth while investment in a memorable vacation has become a sacrifice in lifestyle. Gonna take a little budget juggling to make this trip happen. ( we've tried to save some $$$ at the value and moderate resorts and had bad experiences so mama says that is not an option )
Disney World
Off site - 1980-1983
CR - 87, BC - 95, YC - 99, BW - 05, GF - 06, BW - 07
BC - 09 with kids and grandkids
BC - 10, BC - '11,
June 2012, family retirement vacation Poly
Dec. 2013 GF/BC CL
Sept. 2014. GF. CL. 40th Anniversary.
It ain't a vacation if you don't go fishin!
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If you're having these feelings, I'd look at cutting back on some of the costs or delaying the trip. If it's causing you worry before you even go, that's going to take away from the enjoyment of your trip.
Steve (aka brownie)
INTERCOT Staff: Accommodations & Mousellaneous
ASMv 4/00, 10/01, 11/03, 5/21
ASMu 8/12, 11-12/22
AKL 6/18
BC 9/94
CSR 8/14, 3-4/22
POP 11-12/10, 3/12, 10/12, 7/17, 4/22
POFQ 10/01
POR 9/04, 1/16, 11/19
WL 12/03
Disneyland 6/07, 1/15
Disney Dream 8/14
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I think a vacation is like anything; if you wait until you can really afford it, it's never going to happen. How many people say they want to wait to have a baby until they can afford it. Well, that's never going to happen either, so just go for it. It will all work out in the end.
I put all my change in a jar and cash that in for my trip. I turn in my empty pepsi bottles and cans and that helps pay for stuff too. And I don't need to do sit down meals while I'm there so I eat counter service. Sometimes one actual meal a day is enough and then something little, like ice cream! for the other meal.
And having time share now (off property) I can buy stuff to snack on, eat for breakfast and I bring my own Pepsi and water into the parks as well. That saves a lot of money!
Go and enjoy.
șoșKathyșoș TimeShare 12-12
GKTW June 2011,Off site Feb/March 2011
Dolphin and POFQ 8/10
POFQ Sept 08
ASMu Aug-Sept 07
Dolphin & CS-12/05. Mousefest & Dis Cruise
Dolphin & POR July 04,WDW-Dolphin June 02Dolphin 6/2000
Swan 6/99 -Dolphin March 98, March 94
+many more times offsite
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