Disney is for BABIES AND LITTLE KIDS!

[mickeysshoes]

We truely get where you are coming from. We have lots of friend who dont understand and I have given up and trying. But those who do..we have some great conversations. But I hate more is the one who come to you for advise and say they want to go..and take their kids, you spend the time answering quesions and helping them find the deal that works from them and then they never go...UGH why did you waste my time if you knew you were not going to go.

 

[WDWmazprty]

We truely get where you are coming from. We have lots of friend who dont understand and I have given up and trying. But those who do..we have some great conversations. But I hate more is the one who come to you for advise and say they want to go..and take their kids, you spend the time answering quesions and helping them find the deal that works from them and then they never go...UGH why did you waste my time if you knew you were not going to go.

Or they end up going to Universal after all the Disney questions!!! :lol:

 

[timoteo]

I pay homage to that fact and the words on the plaque on main street.

 

[rodserling27]

I am so tired of having to explain my love for the parks. Telling someone you love going to disney is like telling them you still wear diapers, some people just dont get it. I am a 25 year old man, and I will drop everything I am doing to go visit the world, and this brings constant ridicule from my peers as well as my own family.

I try to explain to them that its more of a nostalgic thing,being that I have been going since before I was even a year old, but some people find that even funnier.

How do you all deal with the disney haters?

You and I are in the EXACT same boat. I'm 24 year old male, and to me, nothing is better than WDW. Now that I have a real job and have been working for about a year and a half, I find myself trying to plan several trips throughout the year. I was there in June 2010, and just had to go back a few weeks ago in January. AND I'm planning BOTH a June trip with some friends, and a quick trip over the weekend of the 40th Anniversary. My immediate family is somewhat supportive, though they encourage me to save money and not "waste" it on things like that....but none of my co-workers, friends or extended family really understand. They think it's ludacris that I would go so much.

I think most of the time, the problem with adults is that they don't experience Disney the way we do. To them, going to WDW means spending a ton of money on the kids, long, hot, sweaty days and lines for kid rides, and over-priced food and hotels. Especially for an adult who doesn't quite know how to "do" WDW the way we do!!

"Oh, there AGAIN?"
"What do you do there?"
"Isn't that for kids?"
"How can you spend 8 days there?"
"Don't you run out of things to do?"
"What's so great about DisneyWorld?"
"Is that the one in California?"
"I was there in about 10 years ago, I don't need to go back."

Same exact things happens to me with people asking "Why do you keep going?" I'm a music teacher at an elementary school, so of course we're always singing a few Disney songs here and there...but just the other day I was in the hallway and some of my students were eagerly asking me about my trip. The computers teacher overheard the conversation and said "Oh my god, Dan, you did not go AGAIN? Why!??!" I was embarassed, but the kids came to my defense, shouting about how great it was.

The smell I get from Spaceship Earth's fire scene at the library is worth the price of admission. Seeing that hidden Mickey on ToT or riding with the ghost in my Doombuggy makes my day, makes my year. It never gets old. I was just there in January and would go back today.

You took the words out of my mouth. Let me add Main Street Electrical Parade, walking down the middle of Main Street USA, and riding the monorail to your list. All worth the entire trip to me. And it will NEVER get old...I too was there in January, and I want to go back RIGHT NOW!!!

I've been 30+ times and always weigh the cost of going on another trip is NOT going to Disney World. With this philosophy, I almost never choose to go anywhere else. Luckily, I had a good childhood in terms of vacations and was able to visit most states in between trips to Orlando. Still, I always come back to Disney despite having been a lot of places.

Beaches? Seen one, you've seen them all. Does Jamaica really feel much different than Mexico? Not to me. But there is only one WDW.

Are we meant to be best friends forever? Hahaha! You took the words right out of my mouth. I actually use a defense like this when people question my 13 trips to WDW. I say "Well, some people like to go to the beach every summer, some go to museums, some go to other countries. I go to Walt Disney World. I'm not bothering you by it, so why get worked up about it?" I don't much care for the beach at all, and I've been to Europe. I would like to travel to see the rest of the USA some time, but until I raise massive funds and travel partners for that, I'm more than happy to keep going to see Mickey and the gang.

I have been hiding the fact that I visit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland on a fairly regular basis from the folks in my New York City architecture firm for over 20 years. Each time I tell them I have been someplace else. Its getting harder to lie each year. It is a bit sad. However, the teasing would be unmerciful because so called "educated" "Ivy League" New Yorkers and esp. Architects are a pretty elitist bunch. I just keep it to myself. It was a trip to Walt Disney World in 1972 that inspired me as a kid to look at architecture. I pay homage to that fact and the words on the plaque on main street.

This is actually pretty hilarious that you lie about where you've been. I can imagine how tough it can be with an elitist bunch, and I'm sorry that you have to keep it to yourself. I"m the same way with all of my co-workers here at school. I don't tell any of them, and I'm starting to not tell the students either because they tell everyone else, "Mr. Kitching is going to DISNEY AGAIN! COOOOL!"

 

[Master Yoda]

I have been hiding the fact that I visit both Walt Disney World and Disneyland on a fairly regular basis from the folks in my New York City architecture firm for over 20 years. Each time I tell them I have been someplace else. Its getting harder to lie each year. It is a bit sad. However, the teasing would be unmerciful because so called "educated" "Ivy League" New Yorkers and esp. Architects are a pretty elitist bunch. I just keep it to myself. It was a trip to Walt Disney World in 1972 that inspired me as a kid to look at architecture. I pay homage to that fact and the words on the plaque on main street.

After reading you post a rather humorous vision of you coming home from a Disney trip to a room full of friends, family and co-workers staging an intervention.

Group: "Welcome back Mr Timoteo. How was your vacation"
Mr Timoteo: "It was magical...I mean great!"
Group: "Where did you go this time?"
Mr Timoteo: "I....I.....I went to Vegas!"
Group: "Really Mr Timoteo? Then why are you wearing mouse ears?"
:lol:

 

[WDWmazprty]

After reading you post a rather humorous vision of you coming home from a Disney trip to a room full of friends, family and co-workers staging an intervention.

Group: "Welcome back Mr Timoteo. How was your vacation"
Mr Timoteo: "It was magical...I mean great!"
Group: "Where did you go this time?"
Mr Timoteo: "I....I.....I went to Vegas!"
Group: "Really Mr Timoteo? Then why are you wearing mouse ears?"
:lol:

:lol: As Timoteo begans to stammer and stutter, the group reveals a stash of Disney contraband. Videos, brochures, unused FP's, even an old T-shirt from 2000 celebrating the milennium at WDW.

They bring out a chair for him to sit in and lock all the doors. :lol::lol::lol:

 

[timoteo]

Key West
San Francisco
Savannah GA
Pacific Coast Highway
Palm Beach
Miami

 

[menamechris]

Even living in Orlando, there are people who are amazed that I spend almost every weekend doing something at Disney World. There really is SO much to do, and not just the parks. We will go out to Jellyrolls for a Saturday night, or after a long, rough week drive over for the Hoop-dee-doo Revue. Sometimes it's nice just to rent boats and go out on the lagoon. I think there is a huge group of people who don't think of all these things when they think of WDW. They just imagine we all are hopping on Pooh Bear or Small World for the 500th time.

But for me, the largest group of naysayers seem to be those we should really feel sorry for. When I look at them as indiviudals, I usually can see that they don't have someone in their life who they can enjoy it with - someone who would really appreciate it with them. Or there is a financial situation, where maybe they did go 10 years ago, but they really can't afford to go again (especially with rising prices). And of course, someone else mentioned the nightmare of bringing children to the parks (wow - lots of people have BAD DAYS in the place where dreams come true). So I try to think about these things - and decide to feel fortunate and grateful, as opposed to annoyed.

 

[plaz10]

People ask me "why don't you go here?" or "why not try something new?" My reply is "nope. We love Disney!" My whole mothers side of my family loves Disney so they get it. There's no place like it! :animwink:

exactly! we already found the greatest vacation spot ever. if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

[Mickey_777]

Kick 'em in the nuts

 

[dsollie]

Here is a list of places I tell the firm I have been when in fact I have never been

Key West
San Francisco
Savannah GA
Pacific Coast Highway
Palm Beach
Miami

I really enjoyed reading this list of destinations - the fact that each of these places is so random, yet so believable. Job well done! Now, get back to planning your trip to Yosemite!

 

[jjnshane]

Living in central Florida my daughter and I are fortunate enough to visit the parks almost every weekend, and she gets picked on at school quite a bit for it. Her peers tell her that Disney is for babies and it is boring. She tries to explain that there is no age limit on the magic Disney creates or the joy that she feels when she sees other guests having a great time, but this goes over the heads of most third grade kids (except mine – but she has already planned out her career as a cast member). So she just shrugs and says “We go to Disney so often because that is where my friends are.” And it is true – we no longer go to the parks for the attractions, we go because we have made friends with the cast members; and once a week it is like visiting the family.

 

[Magenta Panther]

kick 'em in the nuts

hahahahaahaa!!!! :roflol:

 

[ChrisM]

To be brutally honest, I think anyone that lives outside of a 3-4 hour driving radius from WDW and goes annually (or more frequently) is a weirdo.

I love WDW and am obviously not immune to its numerous charms. I particularly love how you can so easily slip into the "Disney bubble" when staying on property and enjoy an almost completely carefree vacation.

But every year? Really?

If someone has legitimately never been to, say, Yosemite, but is telling people they are going to Yosemite as cover for their Nth visit to WDW, that person needs to seriously broaden their horizons. Go to Yosemite; it's an absolute marvel.

I apologize in advance for deeply offending all of you weirdos. :animwink:

 

[xdan0920]

To be brutally honest, I think anyone that lives outside of a 3-4 hour driving radius from WDW and goes annually (or more frequently) is a weirdo.

I love WDW and am obviously not immune to its numerous charms. I particularly love how you can so easily slip into the "Disney bubble" when staying on property and enjoy an almost completely carefree vacation.

But every year? Really?

If someone has legitimately never been to, say, Yosemite, but is telling people they are going to Yosemite as cover for their Nth visit to WDW, that person needs to seriously broaden their horizons. Go to Yosemite; it's an absolute marvel.

I apologize in advance for deeply offending all of you weirdos. :animwink:

Apology accepted. :ROFLOL:

 

[JillC LI]

To be brutally honest, I think anyone that lives outside of a 3-4 hour driving radius from WDW and goes annually (or more frequently) is a weirdo.

I love WDW and am obviously not immune to its numerous charms. I particularly love how you can so easily slip into the "Disney bubble" when staying on property and enjoy an almost completely carefree vacation.

But every year? Really?

If someone has legitimately never been to, say, Yosemite, but is telling people they are going to Yosemite as cover for their Nth visit to WDW, that person needs to seriously broaden their horizons. Go to Yosemite; it's an absolute marvel.

I apologize in advance for deeply offending all of you weirdos. :animwink:

I don't see anything wrong with deciding to go to Disney every year. People make their choices based on their desires and finances. I can completely understand wanting to go to Disney every year. I do. But I can only afford one big vacation per year, and it is important to me to visit other parts of the world as well. So our family visits Disney every other year, and on the alternate years we've been to places like eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and most recently South Africa on safari. Do I miss Disney on the off years?! You better believe it! But we all make our choices. It's all personal preference, and there's nothing wrong with preferring Disney. I, for one, am counting down the days until our March 1st arrival at the World!

 

[MileLongBar]

Ugghh..

I hear the same crap all the time, mostly from co-workers and friends who ALWAYS ask where you're going on vacation. My family gets it.

"Oh, there AGAIN?"
"What do you do there?"
"Isn't that for kids?"
"How can you spend 8 days there?"
"Don't you run out of things to do?"
"What's so great about DisneyWorld?"
"Is that the one in California?"
"I was there in about 10 years ago, I don't need to go back."

You learn to just ignore them and lump them in with the 90% are idiots philosophy. I honestly think people who love Disney are wired differently. We can let go and be kids all over again. It doesn't matter how many times we ride the Haunted Mansion, whiz around on Space Mountain, or relax on Spaceship Earth. The detail is where it's all worth it. It's not just about how fast you go or how many cheap thrills a ride can offer; its' about the experience, the nostalgia, and the Disney magic.

The smell I get from Spaceship Earth's fire scene at the library is worth the price of admission. Seeing that hidden Mickey on ToT or riding with the ghost in my Doombuggy makes my day, makes my year. It never gets old. I was just there in January and would go back today.

I've been 30+ times and always weigh the cost of going on another trip is NOT going to Disney World. With this philosophy, I almost never choose to go anywhere else. Luckily, I had a good childhood in terms of vacations and was able to visit most states in between trips to Orlando. Still, I always come back to Disney despite having been a lot of places.

Beaches? Seen one, you've seen them all. Does Jamaica really feel much different than Mexico? Not to me. But there is only one WDW.

The fire scene from Spaceship Earth along with the Polynesian lobby are worth even more to me. Well said. Some people just don't get it and that's fine with me. Keep the idiots out of the parks.

 

[dreasons]

I am so tired of having to explain my love for the parks. Telling someone you love going to disney is like telling them you still wear diapers, some people just dont get it. I am a 25 year old man, and I will drop everything I am doing to go visit the world, and this brings constant ridicule from my peers as well as my own family.

I try to explain to them that its more of a nostalgic thing,being that I have been going since before I was even a year old, but some people find that even funnier.

How do you all deal with the disney haters?

I would not let it bother me. Show me a person who cannot feed his or her inner child once in a while and I will show you a very sad person indeed.

 

[Mickey_777]

To be brutally honest, I think anyone that lives outside of a 3-4 hour driving radius from WDW and goes annually (or more frequently) is a weirdo.

I love WDW and am obviously not immune to its numerous charms. I particularly love how you can so easily slip into the "Disney bubble" when staying on property and enjoy an almost completely carefree vacation.

But every year? Really?

If someone has legitimately never been to, say, Yosemite, but is telling people they are going to Yosemite as cover for their Nth visit to WDW, that person needs to seriously broaden their horizons. Go to Yosemite; it's an absolute marvel.

I apologize in advance for deeply offending all of you weirdos. :animwink:

So you go somewhere different every year and have never repeated vacation spots two years in a row ever?

 

[TakeMeThere81]

We get this from my in-laws who believe they are the ultimate authority on vacations because they have traveled a lot. (They happen to think they are the ultimate authority on most on most things though...) They don't get it because they've made inexperienced assumptions. But Disney is where our family have made the most wonderful memories. We've celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and my son had his first haircut there. It means so much to me. I usually get scoffed by them a bit, but then I point out that they've got to see it for themselves to understand.

This convo makes me think of Vegas...I don't "get" the apeal of gambling my $ away and being drunk for days on end. But people go back every year and I've never been so I don't knock it. I've never been there. To each their own.