Interesting Article in LA Times: This is your brain on Disneyland: A Disney-addict's quest...

[Communicora]

A Los Angeles Times reporter who is a Disneyland fan talked to Marty Sklar, Joe Rohde and two psychologists to get insight into why people become such obsessive fans of Disneyland and Disney's other parks.

This is your brain on Disneyland: A Disney-addict's quest to discover why he loves the parks so much

Apologies if this link is already posted elsewhere.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I very much enjoyed the article, and definitely could relate to it. I found myself nodding and agreeing with most of what the psychologists mentioned were saying.

 

[Phroobar]

So basically Disneyland attracts insecure people that have trouble dealing with the real world and must escape into a fantasy zone with over the top sensory stimulus to feel secure and hug their blanket

 

[mickEblu]

Ummmm everyone In that article is wrong. The only reason we go to the parks so much is to get our hands on the limited edition pins. Duh

 

[yookeroo]

So basically Disneyland attracts insecure people that have trouble dealing with the real world and must escape into a fantasy zone with over the top sensory stimulus to feel secure and hug their blanket

How can I hug my blanket when it's over by the Rivers of America saving my spot for Fantasmic?

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

There's a lot to recommend about this article, but yes, this guy is a dope for paying what he did for 10 days at WDW. At least go to TDR, jeez.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Yeah, 10 days seems a bit much, something I would most likely never do. I'm sure he had a great time though.

 

[Curious Constance]

There's a lot to recommend about this article, but yes, this guy is a dope for paying what he did for 10 days at WDW. At least go to TDR, jeez.

Did it say what he actually paid? I can't find it.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Did it say what he actually paid? I can't find it.

He said he paid enough to spend 2 weeks in Europe, which means he likely stayed on property and paid a ton of money for Disney's Declining Swamp Hotels. So if he has that kind of money to throw around, he really should start seeing other places.

For Disney fans who are addicted to the parks but want to branch out, using the international parks as jumping off points is a great way to ease into international travel. Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai & Hong Kong are all incredible destinations!

 

[Curious Constance]

He said he paid enough to spend 2 weeks in Europe, which means he likely stayed on property and paid a ton of money for Disney's Declining Swamp Hotels. So if he has that kind of money to throw around, he really should start seeing other places.

For Disney fans who are addicted to the parks but want to branch out, using the international parks as jumping off points is a great way to ease into international travel. Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai & Hong Kong are all incredible destinations!

Ten nights in a "luxury " hotel would probably cost $6000 plus!!! That boggles my mind, it really does. I don't mind spending money when it's worth it, but for a hotel that has limited amenities that you're rarely in except to sleep!?!?!!? Even if I was rich beyond measure, I'd feel guilty spending that.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I just go there to look at the butt cheeks.

 

[Kram Sacul]

So basically Disneyland attracts insecure people that have trouble dealing with the real world and must escape into a fantasy zone with over the top sensory stimulus to feel secure and hug their blanket

Judging by the amount of "exceptional" people who have Youtube channels devoted to their lives at the parks there's no maybe about it.

 

[Phroobar]

Judging by the amount of "exceptional" people who have Youtube channels devoted to their lives at the parks there's no maybe about it.

They are all special little snowflakes.