My Walt Disney World trip was nearly a month ago now. I remember the sunshine and warmth of Florida and long for another visit. How soon until my next trip to see Mickey Mouse? I’d like to go in the spring, but that’s an entire winter to get through. What I need is a Disney fix…. and now! I first wrote this “Disney fix” list years ago, but it’s time to pick it up, dust it off, and update it! Here are my top five, time-honored ways to recapture Disney magic:

1. Crank Up the Music!
Music can instantly transport you to those wonderful times you had on your last vacation. Dig out your favorite Disney tunes and play them loud and proud! I’ve amassed a pretty good collection of Disney music over the years, and it’s all in my iTunes whenever I need it. My favorite albums are The Official Album, Bibbidi Bobbidi Bach, and Mouse House Dance Mixes. If you’re too broke to buy music because you’re saving for your next trip, or just like random Disney music, listen to a Disney radio station like Sorcerer Radio—it’s easy and free!

2. Do Some Tube Time
Fish out your old Walt Disney World planning videos (the free ones you can request) and/or order a new one from Disney (407-934-7639). If you’ve been collecting the videos for a while as we have, you can have quite the little film fest. Or try to catch some Disney-related shows on the TV — good places to look are the Disney Channel, Travel Channel, and Home and Garden Channel. PassPorter friend Kirby compiles the Disney-related shows on a weekly basis and posts them at http://www.bartlett-sloan.net/tv/. And, of course, you can’t forget YouTube — PassPorter guest contributor Melissa Solbach wrote an entire article on getting your Disney fix from YouTube! PassPorter has several YouTube videos, too, including ones from our PassPorter Moms Podcast, recordings of Wishes and Fantasmic!, dueling horns on the Disney ships, various park panoramas, and a lot of Disney cruise videos!

3. Wear Your Disney Togs
I’ll wager 95% of you have Disney clothing in your closet, regardless of whether you’ve been to Walt Disney World. Get out your favorites and get into vacation mode. All you’ve got are t-shirts? Turn up the thermostat, don a Mickey t-shirt, step into a comfy pair of shorts, and pour a tropical drink. Don’t forget the sunscreen! I personally have this one, very ancient long-sleeve thermal shirt I bought, oh, in the ’90s. It’s pretty ragged these days, but so comfy! And it always reminds me of my Disney trips when I wear it. And my latest Disney hat, a cute little pink visor, which I keep at my desk to remind me of my last trip.

4. Immerse Yourself in Disney
This means different things to different people. If you’re a writer, work on a trip report from a past trip or start a pre-trip report. Or blog, like me! If you’re a reader, immerse yourself in other vacationer’s trips with their reports — you’ll find many in our Adventure Reports Forum (http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/sharing-adventure-disney-world-trip-reports/). If you’re a planner, work on your next Disney trip in as much depth as you want (don’t let anyone tell you you’re overplanning — this is YOUR vacation!)

5. Hang Out With Other Disney Fans
This tip really should be #1, as its the absolute BEST way to dispel those Disney blues. Seek out other people who share your passion for the World. You may find them at work, at school, at church, or next door. If you’re like me and spend a lot of time online, run, do not walk, to http://www.passporterboards.com. This leads to the PassPorter message boards, a super-friendly community of Disney fans just like you. I just peeked in and saw that 90 other vacation planners were reading and posting, asking questions, contributing experiences, and just having fun. You can talk as much as you like about Disney and no one is going to tune out or tell you you’re over-obsessed with the Mouse. Or you can just lurk and glean useful information and tips for your next trip.  Facebook is another option, and while you can’t search through it and it’s hard to follow threads, it does provide more immediate discussions among your circle of friends … and sometimes that’s just want you need!

So now I’m sitting here, working on my blog, wearing my old Pooh shirt, listening to “Circle of Life,” drinking coffee from my Disney refillable mug, and browsing through posts on the PassPorter boards. Not a bad way to spend some time!