Opinions on 'Disney Adults'?

[RoseandLillieee]

Bit of controversy regarding this? I feel there's a stigma. I personally wouldn't look at an adult who enjoys Disney and think wrong of them!

I have a 3yo and 1yo and I'm reliving my childhood a bit with some Disney stuff. We've been once (planning to go back) and they like the films and I think kids Disney clothing, accessories, homeward and toys etc are so cute!

I do like Disney stuff! I love the films, loved going to Disneyland Paris it was magical. But the other day a family member made a joke "oh be careful don't become a Disney adult"

I laughed it off but then thought why would it be bad if I enjoyed Disney trips etc? I don't personally dress in character clothing or have homeware but love the kids stuff and love Paris and the films etc

Is anyone else in agreement that the negativity around 'Disney adult' just needs to be dropped? Why so judgmental?

I have no issues with adults liking Disney - people can enjoy what they like as long as it's legal.

I'm not a particular Disney fan but there are numerous children's books and films I enjoy.

Yep me too! I don't get the stigma really

I actually the other night when the kids were asleep and I could aimlessly scroll, found a Disney tik toker who goes to Paris has a pass and shows everything etc and I got lost in it ! She seemed very happy and I loved watching her videos the energy was contagious

I expect its more of a 'people making Disney their personality' thing.

Is there a controversy? It's weird that "Disney adult" is a thing - just an adult who likes Disney? We don't do that for anything else, do we... No "sci-fi adult" or "waterslides adult" or "picnics-on-the-beach adult" ??

I didn't realise it was a thing! Live and let live, eh.

Agree op. I think it says more about the people looking down on the Disney adults than anything. People should be allowed to get joy in their life where they can!

It’s not for me and I can find it a bit cringey - like when people have Disney themed weddings or similar. And the vloggers who flaunt mindless consumerism and have no sense of conscience about their eco footprint… it’s kind of gross.

But ultimately not everyone needs to be ‘my kind of person’ so just do what works for you.

It’s just a way for people to make themselves seem superior in my opinion.

I think perhaps maybe people feel that people who choose to watch Disney films or holiday at Disney are somehow not real adults.

We’ve been to Paris and Florida. Also travelled to a lot of other places around the world.

But when you mention Disney, I do find some of our friends/relative will get a bit sneery like “don’t you want to see the real Florida/France etc”

Im sure they’re not seeing the real Rhodes by laying in their resort all day but I wouldn’t say it back.

I certainly wouldn’t want my only holidays to be Disney ones, but they’re pretty fab trips, especially with kids. There’s plenty of holidays other people do I wouldn’t enjoy, but I don’t insult them about it.

I have a natural aversion to crowds of people and big man-made places. The thought of things like theme parks, big all-inclusive hotels and cruise ships make me shudder.

We took our kids to Disney for one day when they were little when we happened to be just over an hour away. It was plasticky, crowded and exhausting with huge queues and rubbish food. But the parade was really, really wonderful - fantastic music and dancing and the characters were lovely with all the kids.

But if other people enjoy these things then crack on. We’re all different, aren’t we.

Ugh. I’m a ‘Disney Adult’ - I travel a lot for work and personally, have seen a chunk of the world, and if by some miracle I had 3 weeks to book anywhere as a solo holiday without DS, I’d go back to DisneyWorld 😂 It just… heals my inner kid. My happy place!

I have plenty of other things I like, so maybe I’m not making it my whole personality, but really what is the issue with those who do? The ‘Disney adults’ I know (or watch vlogs of) who do make it their whole personality, are incredibly happy and quirky, fun people to be around. Why shouldn’t they prioritise what brings them joy, over more intelligent stuff or whatever their personality ‘should’ be.

Be happy and enjoy Disney with your kids!

I know some adults with no kids who visit Disney Florida, some have tattoos of Disney related characters and good for them!

I want to take dc to disney when we have enough money and omg I will embrace it!

I think it’s deeply weird for an adult to be so thrilled by mindless corporate nonsense aimed at young children, but I’m sure adult Disney fans can live with that.

Not looking to be flamed but I find it odd, unless its about sharing an experience with you child, if I'm completely and utterly honest. No I don't think I'm superior but I do find the number of adults still leaning into (what I perceive as) more childish interests/art/fiction/films very hard to relate to and I'm old enough to see it as a relatively modern phenomenon. I wonder if its a need for escapism to a simpler reality or a desire to avoid more complex adult realities. Not looking to be controversial, it's just how I feel. And you asked :)

I never liked Disney much as a child, so for adults to be into it is very odd to me, but it's none of my business.

Personally I love a bit of Disney. I bloody love getting my Mickey sweatshirt and ears on and heading to Disneyland Paris. It’s my happy place and it’s a place I just feel I can escape the realities of adult life for a few days 🙌🏻😊 Seeing the joy now through my child’s eyes is just everything!

I think it depends on what kind of “Disney Adult” you are to be honest. We last visited DLP in March and I watched multiple solo adults push young children out the way to get a better view of characters or get to a ride faster etc. We also paid for an expensive meal where Mickey/Minnie etc came round and interacted with each table as we knew our son would love it. We had a “Disney Adult” at the table across from us who kept running over as soon as a character got to our table and kept jumping about excitedly beside the characters while we were trying to get some photos and let DS have his meeting.

As a kid I loved the Tellytubbies, Noddy and the Tweenies. I wanted all the merch but now as an adult there’s no way I’d be buying a tellytubby T-shirt/coffee cup/glasses case.

I feel Disney merch is the same.

MIL bought us lilo & Stitch placements, beauty and the beast plates and Disney Christmas decorations when we moved in. They swiftly found new homes as that’s the kinda shit I expect to take over my house when my daughter is slightly older and gets a free mug with her Easter egg and that’s fine. I have a country style house, get me placemats with flowers on, not cartoons. For Xmas I was given a dressing gown with the dwarf prints. I’ve never watched Snow White for starters, the dressing gown might as well be Chelsea FC.

Disney adults make it their personality, which in it self other people do the same: Bohemian/Indie/Minimalism/life laugh love/the latest trends…. And people who choose to buy Disney merch are then following the Disney trends.. and are Disney Adults.

You do you. You’re not hurting anyone.

I don’t understand it at all, but I’m sure they don’t understand why I get excited for a yarn delivery or a new chicken to add to our coop. We are all individuals and love different things. We all need an escapism.

I don't get child-free adults going to DL etc or buying Disney merch and it's a bit cringe but each to their own.

With a one year old you're an adult enjoying Disney too - a one year old would enjoy anything happy done with their parents and siblings just as much or more (a puddle walk, a trip to the local free playground, a day on a local beach etc). The three year old is just about borderline old enough, but really it's more for parents than children until the children are 5+

Nothing wrong with you going with your little children obviously! As long as you're careful they don't get over stimulated/ overtired, which I'm sure you're careful about. My point is solely that taking children under 4 to Disney is really also something parents so for themselves, and that's as legitimate as going without children.

I wouldn't personally go to Disney without children or as a companion/ assistant/ carer to vulnerable adults - I don't personally see any appeal and there are a million other holidays I'd enjoy more, most for less money. However going to Disney as adults is harmless (as far as any very consumption orientated tourism is, but I don't think that's what you're focusing on?).

People who piss on other's parades for simply enjoying things deserve to get in the bin.

Enjoy disney, enjoy whatever you like!
You will be judged no matter what you do, so do it with a gusto!

I'm late 30s, I absolutely love the sims 4. It is my go to, to relax and enjoy. I also love reading the fantasy genre. I couldn't give a feck if someone judged me on that. I also love classic Disney.

The whole Disney thing is not for me, but I can't get worked up about other people liking it. They aren't harming anyone.

I don't think it's a modern phenomenon - think of all the older men who still have train sets, older ladies who collect dolls, and similar toy related hobbies! That's been a phenomenon for at least 50 years, but I'd be willing to bet more like 100!

People should like whatever they want to like, as long as it does not harm others.

I am not a fan of Disney at all but wouldnt think anything less of a Disney adult even if they wore the ears all the time!

I always find this a fascinating stance because adults create both the things aimed at adults AND the things aimed at children - so presumably if everyone only liked adult things as an adult, nothing for children would exist because no one would want to create childish stuff.

It’s just a minority interest/passion that I don’t share. It’s not sophisticated in any way so I don’t think people are going to respect this hobby, but also don’t let this stop you from doing what you enjoy. I enjoy paddling, it’s not sophisticated and some adults look down on it. I still do it and enjoy it.