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 still enjoy a disney film every Sunday. I would go back to the theme parks if I could afford it, but I can't. Each to their own x

I wouldn’t knock anyone for liking something I don’t like.
What annoys me is when someone is a Disney person and asks if you are, and if you say it’s not for you they bang on and on about the magic and if you’d only plan your trip like a military operation you’d love it too. This is true of other places though, my neighbour goes to Dubai at least twice a year and is always telling us how amazing it is and we should go. Even though I know it’s not for me.
I don’t really understand being really obsessed by anything, maybe because I have the attention span of a gnat and flit from hobby to hobby like a butterfly.

I saw groups of ‘Disney adults’ in the airport security queue recently. Apart from being jealous that they were obviously off on their holidays while I was travelling for work, I did think they looked ridiculous wearing their sparkly mouse ears etc. Disney certainly isn’t my thing, I have never visited the theme parks and I find the idea of being a fan of an enormous American corporation completely bizarre.

But, I’m a big sports fan. I’m a lifelong supporter of the England cricket team, I have a season ticket at my local rugby club and I’m going to the British Grand Prix next month. Nobody thinks any of this is odd. Is it really so different to being a ‘Disney adult’?

We did florida 3 times with our children
I think kids ruin it and plan to go back as an unencumbered adult to really enjoy it!

I made the 'whole personality' comment so think I should explain, its just a case of all things are good in moderation, I think as I've got older I've tried to expand my horizons and not get pidginholed, where in my youth I was very into something which compleatly defined me and who I interacted with. I've still got hobbies and interests but its not all consuming!

I think a large percentage are ND and it’s their special interest.

I don’t really get it as I don’t personally enjoy watching children’s films and haven’t since maybe early teens so I find it a bit childish and stunted in the vein of adults reading Twilight or similar but if you like it, why care what I think? I probably enjoy things you think are a bit odd too.

I love that someone is passionate and excited about something that brings them joy. We need more of that in the world. Not people judging them and tearing them down.

I think a Disney Adult is the kind of person who owned the house my brother bought. Everything was covering in Disney - everything. I think he is still removing some Tinkerbell stickers a year later. Not just someone who likes a bit of Disney.

I can’t relate to it at all but it doesn’t harm or even impact me

Adults are human too and if Disney makes them happy, nothing wrong with it.

I don't mind taking my kids to the parks or watching the odd film with them. Apart from that I don't see the attraction and am happy to let others live however makes them happy, but I admit I find myself cringing when a 'Disney adult' I know posts about her family outings referring to themselves as 'The Family Tink' - their surname isn't Tinker. She means Tinkerbell. I admit I do feel a bit superior for not doing something that stupid.

Any harmless activity/interest adults have is none of my concern

Anyone over 10 who judges another adult for said harmless interest needs to grow the fuck up.

We don't mock men for liking marvel or lego or DnD or sports. We don't laugh at groups of men in football gear so why groups of mostly women in Disney ears?

Disney aside, some people are always going to judge. Most people don't care so everyone should just get on and enjoy what they enjoy. I wouldn't give others' opinions, which they are allowed to have, bother me.

I love Disney. I vacation every year in Florida. Sometimes twice or three times a year. I go with my husband. I love to resort hop, enjoy the parks and dining. I collect Disney Merchandise. I have Disney stuff in all rooms - although it’s subtle, not in your face (no wall murals of the castle or anything), but I do have some gorgeous limited editions framed paintings etc that were very expensive.
I collect limited edition Disney dolls, Disney dollars, park passes, watches etc (all stored away not on display) I help others plan their Disney vacations.
I am probably as ‘Disney Adult’ as they come and I don’t feel an ounce of shame. I’m too busy having fun in my mid forties,

But I am not defined by my love of Disney, although it’s probably what people remember most about me. I also have so many other interests and passions. I can fit them all into my life believe it or not…and I’m happy. I’m having a blast. I love my life (except the work bit where I’m earning the money for the nice things.).

I don’t understand what else I’d be doing? Wine tasting, crocheting, and going to an AI in Greece every year? I’m sure that’s lovely, but it’s not for me and anyone who thinks I’m bizarre or sad, or that in some way that makes my husband and I ‘strange for wanting to be in a kids place as adults - yes I have heard that here before’ - needs to get over themselves.

And I can’t wait to get back to the magic in just 5 weeks!

I kind of do judge groups of overweight men in football gear shouting at the professional players on the screen for missing the goal or some other perceived error as if they could do it better themselves. Or my father, never having been known to play a game in his life, calling some snooker player an idiot for what he considers an easy miss, or an F1 driver for not managing to overtake a rival, in what was according to him, the TV viewer, an easy pass. Yes, I do get a bit judgy about that.

It's not my thing, but where is the harm?

My thing is Lego, and some people will be sneery about that - they are all wrong however :)

That is certainly the case with most (not all) of the Disney adults I know. But we should also step away from thinking that liking Disney as an adult is only acceptable/understandable if you have some sort of disorder.
I do know ND people whose special interest is more "grown up things"... think things like amateur radio, or quantum psychics. They don't get ridiculed.

I don’t really ‘get it’ I also don’t know why childless adults enjoy any activities full of other people’s kids!

it’s not for me , but everyone’s different.

They’re not hurting anyone. I’m a cat adult, sue me 🤷‍♂️ I say leave people alone

Oh, it is so much better!!!!

DS is 20 now and does join us now and again and it’s amazing enjoying Disney without tired, over stimulated children. 😂

Plus you can pop into Narcoossee’s on the way back from Magic Kingdom, for a couple of Key Lime Pie cocktails!

My friend and her sisters do a kid free long weekend in Disney each year, they used to do it with parents as kids. They have a Disney crown or Minnie ears and have a blast. It sounds like a brilliant weekend, catch up on each others lives, hotel, food, cocktails and ride all the rides the little kids can't go on.

I'm a happy Disney adult! Not ND (nor any of the other 'been to Disney without kids' couples that I know). Just find it enjoyable; haven't given it any deeper thought than that.

Also a fan of Lego, D&D, video games... so I guess I just didn't fancy growing up :D (Although I have to say wine does enhance all of these childish hobbies quite a lot!!)

Live and let live. It's not for me but if people get enjoyment from it then good for them.

I think they'd be much happier if they became Studio Ghibli adults.

But, seriously, if I'm being totally honest, I do find the ones who make Disney their whole personality a bit odd, while also totally getting that they're not harming anyone, and they probably think some of the things I love are a bit odd too.