Lackadaisical Days

€uroMeinke · 10-02-2005, 06:18 PM

I was having a conversation yesterday about Gay Day this year, that the event, in it’s maturity, didn’t seem to have the same “specialness” to it that it once had. From there we sort of discussed that it was the same in some ways for Bats Day this year. It’s as if these annual events have become so methodical that they no long possess that bit of something different that makes them exciting, or give you that sort of anticipation.

I wonder if this is still a bit of the post-50th blues – the park, while looking better than it has in years doesn’t really have anything to look forward to at the moment. Nightmare Before Christmas opened again, but this time no sequential unveiling of new Mansion decorations, no hidden Boogies, nothing to make you want to ride it again and again. I’ve been on once – and that’s fine, I'll go again this season to be sure – but I didn’t have that “gotta get on it again” feeling that I have in the past.

So is it me, or is there something greater at work that is making these once special park experiences somewhat lackadaisical? Is it time to put these events to bed and move on to something different? Or do I just need to sit out these things for awhile and stop bringing down everyone elses groove?

Not Afraid · 10-02-2005, 06:31 PM

You know, having also had a really great summer of other, non-Disney, adventures has put a bit of tarnish on the usual glow of the Mouse. The cemetery screenings were, for me, one of the highlights of the summer. It was new, it was great fun, it was unpredictable, it was filled with great friends and, above all, the films we saw were exceptional. Disney just seems so.....predictable right now.

I'm actually liking my occasional visit to the park schedule. I've been 3 times since June 17th and that has been plenty for right now. I live in a city that has so much going on and I'm liking the fact that we're taking advantage of it. I'm also enjoying just doing things at home. As a matter of fact, I want to do more of that.

Just today, I discovered the COOLEST hardware store that has great stuff for historic houses. It's pure heaven! And, it is 2 miles away. Ahhh, bliss.

blueerica · 10-02-2005, 06:35 PM

I think that all things have their time, and times are bound to come and go as they please, no matter how much we may want them to stay, or in some cases, go. Interests don't need to go away forever, €, but sometimes it's good to find new fascinations, as I know that you and Lisa have. Indulge in them, and revisit past interests, I say. I think it was some time ago that I stopped looking at the park in the way you allude to in your post. Maybe that's due to childhood burnout of going there so many times, but it has morphed for me, into something different and new, most noticeably when I first met everyone here.

Disneyland has it's own room in my heart, it's just been redecorated a few times, and I don't always spend my time in there. It's kind of nice to walk down Main Street with aged eyes.

Gemini Cricket · 10-02-2005, 07:00 PM

I think it's like Halloween on Castro Street in SF. It used to be something fun and fabulous. Now it's just a bunch of people (not in costume) wanting to see what the queens and lovers of queens are going to do to entertain them.

OR

It's like Gay Pride has become. Too popular and too corporate.

OR

Queens are just saving their money to go to the more popular Florida Gay Day.

??? :shrug:

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-02-2005, 10:35 PM

I totally agree with the OP.

We need to try new things....

Not Afraid · 10-02-2005, 11:06 PM

Oh, we've been doing new things. I think that's what's making Disneyland seem so.....lackadaisical. But, we had our 4 year run of constant Disneyland activity and now it is time to get the balance back. Or, not have Disney be such a huge part of our time. We used to do a LOT more varied and interesting things. I think it is time to get some of that back into our lives.

When I think about it, we went through about 9 years of not going to the parks at all. We did a lot of really cool things during that time, saw some great music and art and traveled to some cool place. It's not that we don't do any of that now, only a lot less. Our past 4 major trips have included Disney parks. It's not a bad thing at all, but I think variety is needed.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-03-2005, 08:10 AM

Like anything, I have an ebb and flow of interest. Things that were once new and exciting become routine and characatures of themselves. We too have only been to Disneyland a handful of times since the 50th, once with friends who hadn't been in years (a totally different experience than going alone or with the usual crowd). The only thing I really missed was seeing certain people, and that was mitigated by some of the other things we spent our time doing instead.

Motorboat Cruiser · 10-03-2005, 09:19 AM

Being that our "fanaticism" has only been for the last two years, we are suffering a little less of the overall burned out feeling. Still, we are also feeling a little ho-hum after all of the 50th stuff. I even commented last night that I will be happy to see all of the 50th decorations taken down and seeing the park returned to normal. It's very strange to see things like the golden streetlamps when the celebration seems long ago by now.

Still, we haven't been in the same frenzied hurry to renew our passes like we were this time last year. We will renew but I think we will make less frequent trips this time around. I think that absence does make the heart grow fonder and hope that seeing the park less frequently might restore some of the magic. I can't imagine not going though. There is a part of Disneyland that provides some theraputic benefit and with life's struggles, we appreciate having that outlet.

Knowing that some of you will be spending less time at the park does sadden us a bit because we tend to see you more there than anywhere else. I guess that means that we will just have to keep a more diligent eye out for extra-curricular activities that are posted here. I'm sure we can figure out a way.

CoasterMatt · 10-03-2005, 10:25 AM

I'd probably be visiting Disneyland more if I wasn't working so much at another local park

It is neat to get to answer questions about Disneyland, though.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-03-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Knowing that some of you will be spending less time at the park does sadden us a bit because we tend to see you more there than anywhere else. I guess that means that we will just have to keep a more diligent eye out for extra-curricular activities that are posted here. I'm sure we can figure out a way.

Don't you dare suggest that we'd go off and do other stuff without you!

When things happen, you'll hear about them, I guarantee it. It sure as hell isn't the the people involved that make me feel lackadasical...

10-02-2005, 06:18 PM	#1
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Lackadaisical Days I was having a conversation yesterday about Gay Day this year, that the event, in it’s maturity, didn’t seem to have the same “specialness” to it that it once had. From there we sort of discussed that it was the same in some ways for Bats Day this year. It’s as if these annual events have become so methodical that they no long possess that bit of something different that makes them exciting, or give you that sort of anticipation. I wonder if this is still a bit of the post-50th blues – the park, while looking better than it has in years doesn’t really have anything to look forward to at the moment. Nightmare Before Christmas opened again, but this time no sequential unveiling of new Mansion decorations, no hidden Boogies, nothing to make you want to ride it again and again. I’ve been on once – and that’s fine, I'll go again this season to be sure – but I didn’t have that “gotta get on it again” feeling that I have in the past. So is it me, or is there something greater at work that is making these once special park experiences somewhat lackadaisical? Is it time to put these events to bed and move on to something different? Or do I just need to sit out these things for awhile and stop bringing down everyone elses groove? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche Last edited by €uroMeinke : 10-02-2005 at 06:24 PM.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You know, having also had a really great summer of other, non-Disney, adventures has put a bit of tarnish on the usual glow of the Mouse. The cemetery screenings were, for me, one of the highlights of the summer. It was new, it was great fun, it was unpredictable, it was filled with great friends and, above all, the films we saw were exceptional. Disney just seems so.....predictable right now. I'm actually liking my occasional visit to the park schedule. I've been 3 times since June 17th and that has been plenty for right now. I live in a city that has so much going on and I'm liking the fact that we're taking advantage of it. I'm also enjoying just doing things at home. As a matter of fact, I want to do more of that. Just today, I discovered the COOLEST hardware store that has great stuff for historic houses. It's pure heaven! And, it is 2 miles away. Ahhh, bliss.
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10-02-2005, 06:35 PM	#3
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I think that all things have their time, and times are bound to come and go as they please, no matter how much we may want them to stay, or in some cases, go. Interests don't need to go away forever, €, but sometimes it's good to find new fascinations, as I know that you and Lisa have. Indulge in them, and revisit past interests, I say. I think it was some time ago that I stopped looking at the park in the way you allude to in your post. Maybe that's due to childhood burnout of going there so many times, but it has morphed for me, into something different and new, most noticeably when I first met everyone here. Disneyland has it's own room in my heart, it's just been redecorated a few times, and I don't always spend my time in there. It's kind of nice to walk down Main Street with aged eyes. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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10-02-2005, 07:00 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think it's like Halloween on Castro Street in SF. It used to be something fun and fabulous. Now it's just a bunch of people (not in costume) wanting to see what the queens and lovers of queens are going to do to entertain them. OR It's like Gay Pride has become. Too popular and too corporate. OR Queens are just saving their money to go to the more popular Florida Gay Day. ??? :shrug:
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I totally agree with the OP. We need to try new things.... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-02-2005, 11:06 PM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Oh, we've been doing new things. I think that's what's making Disneyland seem so.....lackadaisical. But, we had our 4 year run of constant Disneyland activity and now it is time to get the balance back. Or, not have Disney be such a huge part of our time. We used to do a LOT more varied and interesting things. I think it is time to get some of that back into our lives. When I think about it, we went through about 9 years of not going to the parks at all. We did a lot of really cool things during that time, saw some great music and art and traveled to some cool place. It's not that we don't do any of that now, only a lot less. Our past 4 major trips have included Disney parks. It's not a bad thing at all, but I think variety is needed.
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10-03-2005, 08:10 AM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Like anything, I have an ebb and flow of interest. Things that were once new and exciting become routine and characatures of themselves. We too have only been to Disneyland a handful of times since the 50th, once with friends who hadn't been in years (a totally different experience than going alone or with the usual crowd). The only thing I really missed was seeing certain people, and that was mitigated by some of the other things we spent our time doing instead. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-03-2005, 09:19 AM	#8
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Being that our "fanaticism" has only been for the last two years, we are suffering a little less of the overall burned out feeling. Still, we are also feeling a little ho-hum after all of the 50th stuff. I even commented last night that I will be happy to see all of the 50th decorations taken down and seeing the park returned to normal. It's very strange to see things like the golden streetlamps when the celebration seems long ago by now. Still, we haven't been in the same frenzied hurry to renew our passes like we were this time last year. We will renew but I think we will make less frequent trips this time around. I think that absence does make the heart grow fonder and hope that seeing the park less frequently might restore some of the magic. I can't imagine not going though. There is a part of Disneyland that provides some theraputic benefit and with life's struggles, we appreciate having that outlet. Knowing that some of you will be spending less time at the park does sadden us a bit because we tend to see you more there than anywhere else. I guess that means that we will just have to keep a more diligent eye out for extra-curricular activities that are posted here. I'm sure we can figure out a way.
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10-03-2005, 10:25 AM	#9
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