IMFearless
Well-Known Member
I think Disney is a bit like religion - people may practice the same religion in all different ways but everyone gets out of it what is important to them. Some go to church, some never do.
I'm not religious at all personally, but I can see similarities in what I get from Disney and what others get from religion.
For me, it's about being able to be a part of something which is able to bring people together, brings joy to people from many backgrounds, teaches messages which have positive influence over the audience. Somehow Disney has the ability to dilute what is negative in life. To me the parks and resorts bring a sense of community to the table. It's a place where you can feel accepted and accepting of others. For me it is not so much about escaping reality, quite the opposite, it is about being reassured that reality can be okay.
I'm not religious at all personally, but I can see similarities in what I get from Disney and what others get from religion.
For me, it's about being able to be a part of something which is able to bring people together, brings joy to people from many backgrounds, teaches messages which have positive influence over the audience. Somehow Disney has the ability to dilute what is negative in life. To me the parks and resorts bring a sense of community to the table. It's a place where you can feel accepted and accepting of others. For me it is not so much about escaping reality, quite the opposite, it is about being reassured that reality can be okay.