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AIBU?

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To think that if you're an adult in Disney World... You really don't need to queue for autographs?

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MaryPoppinsPenguins · 30/01/2016 21:38

I had a conversation with a friend earlier about her upcoming holiday to Disney world. I've been a few times (with my young children and without) and she asked if she (a 30 year old!) should buy an autograph book... I laughed as I thought she was joking and said that there's so much more to do, and that it would be a waste of her time. I also said that although I would never dream of saying anything, when I've got in the queue for Mickey Mouse with my four year old, I always think it's a bit bizarre that there are at least ten childless adults in front of her.

My friend got offended... Which was not my intention!

AIBU?

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FlowersAndShit · 30/01/2016 22:47

I'm 25 and went to Disney last year - I had a photo with the princesses as a souvenir and because I love their outfits but I draw the line at autographs. Culdn't give a fuck what people think. Althought the most weird thing of all was seeing loads of 8 years olds in pushchairs. They were a pain in the arse.

MistressMerryWeather · 30/01/2016 22:49

I agree with you in theory.

However I could see myself turning into a total groupie at the sight of the seven dwarfs.

SeventyNineBottlesOfWine · 30/01/2016 22:54

Flowers The 8 year olds in pushchairs were most likely disabled children in a wheelchairs (a lot admittedly look like pushchairs)
The average 8 year old wouldn't even fit into a normal pushchair.

Sparklingbrook · 30/01/2016 22:56

I agree Seventy the comment about them being a 'pain in the arse' isn't great.

HelpfulChap · 30/01/2016 22:58

I can imagine kids being a pain in the arse at Disney. They should be banned.

NormHonal · 30/01/2016 23:00

My 6yo was elbowed out of the way in the queue to meet Elsa by a grown man. As a 6yo, she was shocked.

As a mother, I see the joy in my DCs' faces on meeting the characters, and my joy is in seeing them happy.

I cannot for one moment imagine even visiting one of these theme parks over the age of, say, 25 without DCs and finding any joy in the overpriced overhyped experience.

With DCs it truly is magical.

FlowersAndShit · 30/01/2016 23:03

I cannot for one moment imagine even visiting one of these theme parks over the age of, say, 25 without DCs and finding any joy in the overpriced overhyped experience.

Luckily for you but some of us will never have children

NormHonal · 30/01/2016 23:04

Oh and my 6yo was in a buggy. She still would be if we went at 8yo because, yes, disability. Not the can't-walk-at-all kind, just the chronic-pain kind.

Apologies to PP if we inconvenienced your able-bodied arse in any way.

ScarletForYa · 30/01/2016 23:06

I'm judging! Hell yes, I'm judging adults queueing for autographs of people in character costumes! WTF?

Notso · 30/01/2016 23:10

I can believe the big kids in pushchairs comment, not the pain in the arse bit. I had two families borrow our double pushchair for Disney holidays. Their children were aged between 5 and 7.

Lockheart · 30/01/2016 23:18

I love Disney, and I'm 26. So does my mum, who's 56 It's much more enjoyable when you don't have two children who get tired and have bags full of paraphernalia to haul around.

I draw the line at meeting the characters and having a Disney wedding though -I have no desire to do either, but I do enjoy the rides, the shops and the fireworks!

Lockheart · 30/01/2016 23:21

Also it's well worth remembering that these adults queuing up for photos and autographs may have SN or learning disabilities (I imagine the majority don't, but it's best not to judge until you know).

EskiVodkaCranberry · 30/01/2016 23:24

I remember being pushed around Disney in a pushchair when I was seven, you could hire giant ones for elder children and mum thought it'd make carrying the shopping etc easier! I loved it!

Floggingmolly · 30/01/2016 23:25

Possibly, but op would probably have mentioned if her friend had any learning difficulties; so it's safe to say that some at least are just plain odd.

Damselindestress · 30/01/2016 23:27

Well I wouldn't want an autograph from a character personally but everyone has different interests and YWBU to basically say hers are bizarre, I can understand why she was upset. You say you would never dream of saying anything to the adults in the queue at Disney, presumably because you recognise it would hurt their feelings so why say it to your friend?

2016IsANewYearforMe · 30/01/2016 23:30

I know lots of adults who love Disney. They are often fascinated by "how Disney does it." They are interested in the infrastructure from a town planning perspective, the way Disney builds a narrative, the "imagineering," etc. I get that.

I think the childless adults queuing for character autographs always seem a little odd. It might be a family group looking to get a one off iconic picture that captures the mood of the holiday, but all too often it looks a bit

Obviously, they have paid their money and are as entitled as anyone else, but you do wonder about their social/emotional maturity.

TPel · 30/01/2016 23:31

I don't get the Disney thing and Micky mouse hype. He hasn't been in a film for years.

YouAreAWizardHarry · 31/01/2016 02:25

I think this thread is really sad.

Obviously some of the excited adults described may have SN or LD.

Even if they don't...SO WHAT? Why do grown adults have to laugh at each other?? If something makes you smile do it. Fuck people that think they're too cool, or don't understand it. I cannot grasp why people do crafts, or drink gin or do sports to be honest but it makes them happy! Some people like queueing for autographs.

notonyurjellybellynelly · 31/01/2016 04:53

At almost 58 I no longer go to EuroDisney with my children. I instead go with my brother and his wife to Disney World as part of our holiday. We tag it on to the end of a cruise every second year. We have a week of nothing but Disney though the first time they took me after my then 36 year marriage had ended we stayed for two weeks and did nothing but Disney apart from a few trips to the shops. It was just what I needed. We don't wait in line for autographs but we do have our picture taken with the characters at organised sessions. I'll never forget being in line for my first ever picture session and standing there thinking 'jeez this really is pretty naff' when Mickey started dancing with me and Goofy then cut in. I started crying, big fat silent tears were rolling down my face. I was also laughing. I was broken hearted but that daft dance and seeing all the characters was food for my then very damaged soul and I'll never forget Goofy drying my face with his big long ear. I doubt he'll ever forget it either - he must still be traumatised!

Oh and later on that night when we went for dinner with Cinderella and her gang I really did believe Prince Charming when he told me my perfume was lovely! In fact it took me until just before our next visit for me to say 'you really are a numpty'.

People can make of it what they want.

Katenka · 31/01/2016 06:25

God some people are so snippy.

She asked you if she should get an autograph book. She did ask you for your opinion on wether people who get autographs are weird.

Who cares?

We have been without kids. I went when I was 11 with my family. Mum and dad really wanted to go back. Dad win some money and offered to pay for us all to go. I was 5 months pg. we had a great time. I know we got photos but can't remember if we got autographs or not.

And really I couldn't give a fuck what anyone else though and can't see why it's an issue for anyone else.

chrome100 · 31/01/2016 06:50

YANBU. That is weird.

I don't have kids so forgive me, but I'm also surprised the children genuinely believe they are meeting Mickey Mouse. Surely they know it's just a costume?

SevenOfNineTrue · 31/01/2016 06:58

YABU What right have you to tell your friend she is weird just because you wouldn't want to do the same thing at Disney. We all have likes and dislikes and we all can't like the same things. I find football mindnumingly boring but respect that many people love the game. I'd never make fun of a friend who asked for a footballers autograph, each to their own.

Toystory4 · 31/01/2016 07:11

Personally as an adult I can't see why another adult would want an autograph off anyone let along someone dressed up as a duck.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 31/01/2016 07:11

Yanbu. Autographs!? Weird.

OneEpisode · 31/01/2016 07:15

DD, 7, no longer wants autographs from characters. I also think it's bizarre that an adult wants them. Did she really ask your opinion though? If she merely said she wanted to get a book, Did You Mean To Be So Rude?

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