Disney adults

@stardii think you kicked the hornets nest with this one 😂

Yes Disney is for children.
I think it's part of a wider problem of adults not maturing anymore n staying in perpetual adolescence. It's why they all need safe spaces n emotional support llamas or whatever.

I'm not a Disney anything but watched a video on this the other day from the very beautiful & funny Robert Welsh..

I’m ’middle aged’ and off to Disney world next month taking kids who are early teens. I’m not fanatical but I do enjoy Disney world, and I will be queuing for some characters I don’t care who thinks it’s ’for kids’ or ‘sad’ we all have things we like and enjoy in life I don’t think it’s for anyone else to judge tbh it’s not weird it’s a bit of fun and escapism I don’t like sitting on beaches/by pools. Each to their own 😀

Not a fan but each to their own. Disneyland looks like a nightmare though, I wouldn’t go there for anything.

Also, I am sitting here wearing a Mr Men t-shirt so can’t really criticise Disney adults!

How do you feel about Harry Potter? The kids who were obsessed with it are now turning thirty plus, and many still love it. A lot of adults dressed up when we went to Harry Potter world recently.

I feel the same. Books and films are cool. But tattoos? A bit OTT

Isn't Harry Potter for children? Yet many adults still crowded Kings Cross a few days ago for a train announcement.

As long as it doesn't hurt anyone, then so be it.

I don’t get it either but each to their own. I’m more of a Game of Thrones kind of gal 😁

Disney owns both Marvel and Star Wars now . Plenty of adults like them. Gatekeepers aren't cool.

It is not for me even as a child, but no I don't think it is just for children

I don't get the Disney obessesion where all parents assume all kids are into it

I find it odd that grown women are "so" into Disney at least past early 20's but each to their own. I find obsessions odd more generally anyway. I like things but nothing that much!

OP how would you define a ‘Disney adult’

My best friend loves Disney and collects Disney figurines.
Her dd 9 loves it too.
She doesn't go on about it though.

I find it very wierd to be honest. Maybe I'm just a cynical old bat 😂

What a house. Love the murals.

Why?
How ridiculous.
Is there a special age where you should get priority in a queue?
Why do you think only children are allowed to queue up for Disney characters?!
Nice dog at "middle aged women" there too. 🙄
What are the approved interests for said middle aged women?
Knitting? Sourcing twin sets? Upholstering furniture?

How do you feel about Harry Potter? The kids who were obsessed with it are now turning thirty plus, and many still love it. A lot of adults dressed up when we went to Harry Potter world recently.

Were you inspired by this thread, OP:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5158431-rightmove-gems-you-never-know-whats-behind-the-front-door?reply=138062352

I must admit I found it frustrating when DC had to queue behind countless middle-aged women to meet the characters at Disney.

I don't like Disney stuff but I've never understood why people sneer at the things other people like.

If they talk about it too much, that's a separate issue and does sound boring (just as it would be if they were talking about "grown up" interests).

Oh yay this thread again.

If people liking Disney annoy you, you don't have to spend time with them. You're grown. You choose what you like, what you do, and who you spend time with.

My theory is that our generations - gen Ys and Millenials - we grew up with all the cool stuff. Film franchises, videogames, cartoons, toys and music bands - just because we are over 18 now, all that stuff didn't stop being cool.

from quick google:

Adult Animation was the most popular genre on Hulu this year with 1-in-5 viewers watching monthly, and around 14% of Hulu viewers watching daily. Furthermore, Adult Animation shows are consistently amongst the Top 10 TV shows on Hulu for both reach and engagement. In June of 2022 alone, Hulu viewers consumed 35 billion minutes of Adult Animation content.

So animation is huge and Disney is not just for kids - the music and the stories are definitely aimed at family viewing not child specific.

I love Disney but not fanatical like some. But I do get what you mean as I can’t stand games (online or in person) and am like wtf but people love them. Genuine question, what are you into? What do you enjoy most? Because I was always a bit cool for school when younger and thought liking things too much would make me lame. But now I see people who are super into war hammer or whatever and have lovely communities around it and actually think people who are really into stuff have it right - enjoy things wholeheartedly. So much better to be that way.

i do think that its a bit daft when adults overdo it, like Disney themed tattoos. Otherwise its whole family fun. Just sad that in the recent decade the quality of content has plummeted.

I don’t think Disney is ‘just for children’ at all. Each to their own. I don’t ‘get’ Disney adults but I’m sure they don’t ‘get’ my love of, eg, football or gothic horror.

However, I find it irritating when anyone makes an interest into their entire personality, whether that’s Disney or Star Wars or Taylor Swift or Doctor Who or cats or golf or knitting or anything else. As a general rule, assuming a fandom/hobby as your entire identity and boring other people with it is usually annoying for others.