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Would you travel to America this year?

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lilacleopards · 02/03/2026 21:05

Would you go to Disney world Orlando this year? We were considering booking for us and our 2 children, was meant to book it tonight.
I’m really unsure with the current condition of the world right now.
what would you do?

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HandfulOfMoths · 03/03/2026 07:36

No, I wouldn’t. Not because I’d feel unsafe particularly (I’m white) but because I shouldn’t have to think “I’ll go, I’m safe, I’m white. “ With no US vote I can only vote with my feet and my wallet, and I will not support any part of Trump’s presidency.

Strandlover · 03/03/2026 07:24

I wouldn't choose to travel there right now, out of principle, not for reasons of personal safely. Definitely not for a holiday you could have elsewhere . Couldn't you go to Disneyland Paris or Tokyo instead? Or the other European theme park everyone raves about on here?
However I do have a very elderly relative in the US who I feel pretty sad at the prospect of never seeing again, so I might review my principles in time.

MinglyMadly · 03/03/2026 07:15

BreakingBroken · 03/03/2026 00:29

I hate the man the American public voted in. The blatant unrestrained corruption and insulting approach to all issues. The massive loopholes in their constitution all I see is stupidity.
It will be a cold day in hell before I step foot over the border.

This.

MinglyMadly · 03/03/2026 07:09

KitsyWitsy · 02/03/2026 22:38

Another America bashing thread...

I will be there at least twice. I feel perfectly safe there. There is way too much scaremongering going on.

It's not all about scaremongering though is it.

Many on this thread and myself included would not go to the US on the basis of not giving tourism money as someone upthread called it to the country while Trump is in power.

I used to go every year, I will not go back until he is gone.

OrdinaryMoment · 03/03/2026 06:53

No. I have close family living there and would love to visit them, but will not go while you know who is in charge. Thankfully my family is coming to Europe for a visit in the summer so will be able to see them then, in France or here in the uk depending on their plans.

buymeaboaanddrivemetoreno · 03/03/2026 06:42

WineBeforeWhine · 02/03/2026 21:09

I’m sure Trump will be heart broken. Protests like this are worthless. I say go and enjoy Disney.

They are not as each individual adds up. Tourism is down and that’s less outside money funding the wannabe dictator

Northerlad · 03/03/2026 06:32

It is a difficult one. For personal political reasons of course the sensible person would not go. But your kids are only young once and it is a magical experience and why should they suffer because of the leadership of the country. That is what you need to weigh up. As others have said if you are going to the Florida parks it is pretty safe.

blubberball · 03/03/2026 06:26

No. Not until this regime is over

Zanatdy · 03/03/2026 05:11

No, not going to the US for the foreseeable.

EconomyClassRockstar · 03/03/2026 02:16

Besafeeatcake · 02/03/2026 22:04

Not true. Canadians have put a significant dent in US tourism - about 6 billion dollars. Another 6-40 million lost by other foreign tourists.

Absolutely don’t go.

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But on the flip side, a lot of Americans who would traditionally go abroad are now holidaying domestically. Rentals in the Jersey Shore, as an example of somewhere that had a lot of Canadian tourism, are flying.

mondaytosunday · 03/03/2026 02:10

Yes I’m going in about three weeks. I grew up there and my sisters and niece are there and we will be visiting them. It’s a major city but I’m not worried I’m going to be shot. I do not support Trump but I’m not going to let him stop seeing my family. Life continues.
However I have been to Disney World and not sure it’s worth it, and Florida is not anything to write home about. Some people love it though.

DoingTheBridgertonDancesInTheKitchen · 03/03/2026 01:27

Yes. I was there a few weeks ago and will be going again in a few months.

Meadowfinch · 03/03/2026 01:23

No. Ethically, I couldn't be at ease with that.

I'd only go back when Trump is just a bad memory, and not before.

DdraigGoch · 03/03/2026 00:57

Hereforthecommentz · 02/03/2026 22:35

If you can afford it of course. Disneyworld and universal are amazing. We went in 2022, I'd love to go back my kids loved every second. The pound to dollar is pretty good at the moment. When we went bloody Liz Truss opened her mouth and it was nearly 1:1. Your not there to intervene in world affairs, your going on holiday. Enjoy!!

If OP is lucky she might bump into Truss in Florida. The lettuce has been seen in Mar-a-lago.

JustSawJohnny · 03/03/2026 00:31

KitsyWitsy · 02/03/2026 22:38

Another America bashing thread...

I will be there at least twice. I feel perfectly safe there. There is way too much scaremongering going on.

While you're there, watch yourself a bit of Fox News and see what they are telling America about the UK.

Then you'll really know what scaremongering looks like!

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 03/03/2026 00:31

No, absolutely not.

BreakingBroken · 03/03/2026 00:29

I hate the man the American public voted in. The blatant unrestrained corruption and insulting approach to all issues. The massive loopholes in their constitution all I see is stupidity.
It will be a cold day in hell before I step foot over the border.

JustSawJohnny · 03/03/2026 00:28

Absolutely not.

And not because of the emerging issues in the ME, either.

I genuinely believe the rest of the World should be holidaying elsewhere until the current administration is replaced.

dizzydizzydizzy · 03/03/2026 00:25

No. Too many scary things happening in the US at the moment.

DeepBlueDeer · 03/03/2026 00:24

I wouldn't have gone anyway, but the new rules set to come into force in the next few months (mandatory provision of social media accounts, facial and iris scans, dna samples on request) are the nail in the nail of the coffin's coffin.

MrsTerryPratchett · 03/03/2026 00:17

ThisSunnyBee · 02/03/2026 23:03

These replies sound unhinged as if written from people in onesies who don't go further than Tescos anyway when they do the" big shop" . Get more informed replies if you asked them about AI holidays in Turkey preferably with water parks and beige food for the kids.

Just go , have a great time.

I've lived in 3 countires and travelled in almost 50.

I wouldn't go right now if you paid me.

Streetcornerchoir · 02/03/2026 23:50

I’ve been many times, several times a year in the past actually, but I wouldn’t go right now. The divide among the public alongside the political side, it just doesn’t appeal right now. Not sure if I’d feel differently if I could go alone but I wouldn’t take my child.

SabrinaThwaite · 02/03/2026 23:34

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 02/03/2026 23:09

Ooh where do you go in the states? I love the states. Not going any time soon because of costs but also I am wary of the situation there with ICE and Trump. But can’t wait to go back one day. Last time we went, we did Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, san fran, vegas, DC, Boston and NYC and it was such an amazing trip. I’ve also done Florida, San Diego and New Hampshire too. Anywhere you’ve been you’d recommend?

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I’d recommend Texas - Dallas / Ft Worth, Marfa and Big Bend, Houston and NASA, San Antonio and the Hill Country, Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, Austin.

Big Bend is spectacular.

Bbq1 · 02/03/2026 23:26

Went last year to LA. It was absolutely fantastic with no issues and I would go again in a heartbeat this year.
Edit to add: Felt very safe with no sign of guns or ICE!

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