disneytati
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cherrynegra said:
I hope one day I manage to take my hubby there... Hi, Gordon!!! Miss ya! :kiss:
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people just don't get it!!!
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I hope one day I manage to take my hubby there... Hi, Gordon!!! Miss ya! :kiss:
cherrynegra
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disneytati said:
:wave: :kiss:
here's a good one:
i'm an art student, and the college i attend is uber-cynical about anything that has anything to do with corporate america. one day in a class i was composing a large panorama of fantasy land for an assignment, using different photos i'd taken. Of course, someone spoke up about evil Disney, yadda yadda yadda. I was in a bad mood already, and i let into her...
i told of the magic, the love and care, the attention to detail, etc that Disney puts towards it's parks (or at least used to
), and how people are quick to judge but when they go there they understand, unless they are so cynical and jaded that are going to hate it no matter what. She, and several others, including the teacher, come back at me with various arguments, and i shot them all down so effectively that eventually they shut up, and the teacher said "wow, i never knew all of that about disneyworld. maybe i'll have to go there one of these days."
I was quite proud of myself.
Remember, there are certain people in the world who are just bitter and jaded against everything, and nothing you say will change their minds.
What i've learned is the ultimate comeback to them is, "I pity you. You are unable to experience joy and happiness. Must suck to be you!"
i'm an art student, and the college i attend is uber-cynical about anything that has anything to do with corporate america. one day in a class i was composing a large panorama of fantasy land for an assignment, using different photos i'd taken. Of course, someone spoke up about evil Disney, yadda yadda yadda. I was in a bad mood already, and i let into her...
i told of the magic, the love and care, the attention to detail, etc that Disney puts towards it's parks (or at least used to
), and how people are quick to judge but when they go there they understand, unless they are so cynical and jaded that are going to hate it no matter what. She, and several others, including the teacher, come back at me with various arguments, and i shot them all down so effectively that eventually they shut up, and the teacher said "wow, i never knew all of that about disneyworld. maybe i'll have to go there one of these days."I was quite proud of myself.
Remember, there are certain people in the world who are just bitter and jaded against everything, and nothing you say will change their minds.
What i've learned is the ultimate comeback to them is, "I pity you. You are unable to experience joy and happiness. Must suck to be you!"
dvcnut39
Well-Known Member
I agree with goofyman, I also think that the nay sayers are jealous. Here we are, having something Magical in our life, that constantly keeps us busy (research) and happy and here are these people, probably always complaining about their lives, so why wouldn't they complain about Disney. Whether they've been there or not.
I hope that this doesn't sound pompous- During the course of one year, I usually help 4-5 families plan their WDW trips. These families are usually making their 1st WDW trip. So far, I only had one person dislike WDW. The catch is: I told my family and friends that he wasn't going to like it, even before he took the trip. I find that is usually the case. If someone doesn't like WDW, they come from very similar molds. Did anybody else ever notice this?
I hope that this doesn't sound pompous- During the course of one year, I usually help 4-5 families plan their WDW trips. These families are usually making their 1st WDW trip. So far, I only had one person dislike WDW. The catch is: I told my family and friends that he wasn't going to like it, even before he took the trip. I find that is usually the case. If someone doesn't like WDW, they come from very similar molds. Did anybody else ever notice this?
wardrobeguy
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Hi...
In regards to the original post... I know what you mean. I'm 33 years old. I love Walt Disney World. I don't go with kids. I go by myself or with other adults.
I've planned a spontaneous weekend trip that begins in two weeks. I've had some rough stuff come my way in the past few months and need to get out of the City into some pure escapism. As a transplanted Midwesterner living in New York, sometimes I really miss grass and trees. When I told some friends where I was going I was greeted with "AGAIN??"
"Well, yes, again" I said. "Its my happy spot". Eyes roll.
But I say, "S***w 'em! Where else can you find such an escape from the real world?"
That's it... WDW is many things, but one thing it is for me is just an escape. A place where everything is OK and life is good. I have no use this trip for running around like a madman from park to park... for me it'll all be about relaxation at my hotel. It'll be about boat rides. It's be about strolling around World Showcase as the sun is setting....In short, it's just for me. And you know what? That's part of the beauty of WDW. It can be any experience you wish it to be....
peace.
In regards to the original post... I know what you mean. I'm 33 years old. I love Walt Disney World. I don't go with kids. I go by myself or with other adults.
I've planned a spontaneous weekend trip that begins in two weeks. I've had some rough stuff come my way in the past few months and need to get out of the City into some pure escapism. As a transplanted Midwesterner living in New York, sometimes I really miss grass and trees. When I told some friends where I was going I was greeted with "AGAIN??"
"Well, yes, again" I said. "Its my happy spot". Eyes roll.
But I say, "S***w 'em! Where else can you find such an escape from the real world?"
That's it... WDW is many things, but one thing it is for me is just an escape. A place where everything is OK and life is good. I have no use this trip for running around like a madman from park to park... for me it'll all be about relaxation at my hotel. It'll be about boat rides. It's be about strolling around World Showcase as the sun is setting....In short, it's just for me. And you know what? That's part of the beauty of WDW. It can be any experience you wish it to be....
peace.
slappy magoo
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Well, I'm not a complete and total sucker for "Disney magic," though I'm not immune to it either. I'm more of a sucker for theme parks, and WDW is just one of the most, if not THE most, efficient organizations for theme parks there is.
Plus, while I'm sure it's obvious to us, there's plenty to do at WDW besides the parks. Lots of people who gripe about going to Orlando consider a vacation someplace where they can sun themselves all day poolside or on the beach. You can pretty much do that at WDW and you're close enough to "real" beaches to make it a 2-destination vacation (half at the beach, half at WDW). You like camping? Fort Wilderness is amongst the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation. You like shopping on your vacation? Oh, right, I forgot, there are no shops at Disney.
Golf nuts have tons of options, and you have nightlife options, a few shows that are silly but comparable to what you'd find on a cruise ship. Watersports, tennis, and plenty for kids to do everywhere. Plus, many excellent restaurants (for the naysayers who assume WDW is all about frozen pizza and burgers). People can stay at a WDW hotel and have a ridiculous amount to do without ever even setting foot in one of the 4 main parks. Not to mention close proximity to 1000 other vacation spots that Disney and Universal are slowly choking the life out of, but they're there...
That's essentially what I tell anyone when asked why single people with no kids would want to spend time at a kid's place. And I'm a pretty presuasive talker, so they usually shut up.
As for my GF and I, we opted to get APs last year, with the intent of going 3 times within the year (last August, this Easter break and this August 10 days earlier than last time). Get a nice big fix. Then go other places (England, Ireland, a fall foliage cruise up the Atlantic Ocean, and maybe check out theme parks across USA). But when we're ready to go back to Disney, it'll probably be with an Annual Pass again, 3 times in a year, like this time, to get the most bang for the buck. . And who knows? Maybe after some more traveling, we'll decide we like WDW best.
Plus, while I'm sure it's obvious to us, there's plenty to do at WDW besides the parks. Lots of people who gripe about going to Orlando consider a vacation someplace where they can sun themselves all day poolside or on the beach. You can pretty much do that at WDW and you're close enough to "real" beaches to make it a 2-destination vacation (half at the beach, half at WDW). You like camping? Fort Wilderness is amongst the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation. You like shopping on your vacation? Oh, right, I forgot, there are no shops at Disney.
Golf nuts have tons of options, and you have nightlife options, a few shows that are silly but comparable to what you'd find on a cruise ship. Watersports, tennis, and plenty for kids to do everywhere. Plus, many excellent restaurants (for the naysayers who assume WDW is all about frozen pizza and burgers). People can stay at a WDW hotel and have a ridiculous amount to do without ever even setting foot in one of the 4 main parks. Not to mention close proximity to 1000 other vacation spots that Disney and Universal are slowly choking the life out of, but they're there...
That's essentially what I tell anyone when asked why single people with no kids would want to spend time at a kid's place. And I'm a pretty presuasive talker, so they usually shut up.
As for my GF and I, we opted to get APs last year, with the intent of going 3 times within the year (last August, this Easter break and this August 10 days earlier than last time). Get a nice big fix. Then go other places (England, Ireland, a fall foliage cruise up the Atlantic Ocean, and maybe check out theme parks across USA). But when we're ready to go back to Disney, it'll probably be with an Annual Pass again, 3 times in a year, like this time, to get the most bang for the buck. . And who knows? Maybe after some more traveling, we'll decide we like WDW best.
People not getting it
I have learned just to tune people out, who in my opinion just don't get it. To me, Disney is such a magical place. I try to put aside all the "politics" that you hear about with Eisner and stuff, and just enjoy the simple magic of the place. I enjoy it as Walt would of wanted us to enjoy the parks. I get a feeling that is just undiscribable, but luckily between Disney fanatics, you don't have to.
I have learned just to tune people out, who in my opinion just don't get it. To me, Disney is such a magical place. I try to put aside all the "politics" that you hear about with Eisner and stuff, and just enjoy the simple magic of the place. I enjoy it as Walt would of wanted us to enjoy the parks. I get a feeling that is just undiscribable, but luckily between Disney fanatics, you don't have to.
cuteazabutton74
New Member
I go a couple of times a year. I just love it. I can not see myself going somewhere else than Disney. I hope my son who is 18 months feels the same way his father and I do. Well not every one understands why we keep going back. Everytime some ask why are we going to Disney again, I tell them we love it there and if they ask its the same thing over and over, I just tell them that the kid inside them moved out. LOL
Cary
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ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Back when I used to try to argue the point, I would say that you could easily spend a week there and stay busy without even going into the parks. Golf, tennis, swimming, spa's, horses, shows, nightlife (PI), scuba, boating, dining, dining, dining. That alone would more than equal many vacation spots, but add in the magic on so many levels that the parks offer....
...but if they don't get it or want to get it, it's their problem and loss. I don't have to evangelize Disney...just look for those that enjoy it as much as I do.
...but if they don't get it or want to get it, it's their problem and loss. I don't have to evangelize Disney...just look for those that enjoy it as much as I do.
Here's why I think people don't like hearing about Disney.
A lot of people don't see the importance of a fun-filled fantasy family vacation. They are more concerned with impressing other people by wearing expensive clothes, driving fancy cars, living in gigantic houses, but because they spend all their money that way they can't afford to take a vacation to Disney. So then they look at someone who buys everything from Walmart, drives an old car, doesn't care about having the "finer things in life" but they see that person taking 20 trips to Disneyworld in 10 years and they see how much fun that person has and how exited they are to be planning yet another Disney vacation and it makes them jealous. They'd like to take a Disney trip too but they aren't willing to downgrade the fancy car to do it. So rather than admit they are jealous they start talking trash about Disney to convince themselves that their money is better spent on material things than a "silly" family vacation at an "amusement park".
I know for me, I don't get much fulfilment at all from buying expensive stuff. But what DOES give me fulfilment is spending time with my family in a place as amazing as Disney. And having my three year old tell me he's going to Disneyworld in "2 weeks" (as he holds up two fingers) and he's so excited he can hardly stand it. Getting away from work and my house and having some quality time with the most important people in my life.
Most people I know think I'm nuts for always wanting to be at Disneyworld, but to me its just another opportunity to create wonderful memories with my family. They can go off and enjoy their nice clothes and new cars, I'm sure they'll have lots of great memories of wearing their favorite shirt LOL.
A lot of people don't see the importance of a fun-filled fantasy family vacation. They are more concerned with impressing other people by wearing expensive clothes, driving fancy cars, living in gigantic houses, but because they spend all their money that way they can't afford to take a vacation to Disney. So then they look at someone who buys everything from Walmart, drives an old car, doesn't care about having the "finer things in life" but they see that person taking 20 trips to Disneyworld in 10 years and they see how much fun that person has and how exited they are to be planning yet another Disney vacation and it makes them jealous. They'd like to take a Disney trip too but they aren't willing to downgrade the fancy car to do it. So rather than admit they are jealous they start talking trash about Disney to convince themselves that their money is better spent on material things than a "silly" family vacation at an "amusement park".
I know for me, I don't get much fulfilment at all from buying expensive stuff. But what DOES give me fulfilment is spending time with my family in a place as amazing as Disney. And having my three year old tell me he's going to Disneyworld in "2 weeks" (as he holds up two fingers) and he's so excited he can hardly stand it. Getting away from work and my house and having some quality time with the most important people in my life.
Most people I know think I'm nuts for always wanting to be at Disneyworld, but to me its just another opportunity to create wonderful memories with my family. They can go off and enjoy their nice clothes and new cars, I'm sure they'll have lots of great memories of wearing their favorite shirt LOL.