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Disneyland 4 Times in a year

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 22:48

I’m just being a total bitch probably, but a woman I know has just posted on Facebook that she’s taking her children (aged 2 and 4) to Disneyland Paris tomorrow and this will be the fourth time they’ve been in the last year. AIBU to think that’s obscene and wasted on such young children.

FWIW they’re not particularly well off, without giving too much away they are both civil servants.

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ALemonyPea · 27/11/2019 22:53

Maybe they have annual passes? Jealous much?

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 22:56

Haha that’s what my DP said! I’d rather not strap my 2 year old in a buggy for 10 hours a day and queue for hours to meet mickey but maybe I’m boring Grin

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NannyR · 27/11/2019 22:56

If they've got annual passes and found a good deal on flights or ferries, why not? They are probably making the most of not being restricted to school holidays too.

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 22:57

The 4 year old is in school.

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thumpingrug · 27/11/2019 22:57

I dont see a problem. If they enjoy it and the kids are having fun whats the problem.

breakfastpizza · 27/11/2019 22:58

Call social services. Don't wait until the morning. This is SERIOUS.

AwkwardFucker · 27/11/2019 22:58

Why do you care?

cravingmilkshake · 27/11/2019 22:58

I don't think it's a waste. I took my 2.5 niece to Disneyland Paris and she loved it... she is now 9 and still talks about it now.

It was so much fun. My sister and I had a family member who got free tickets so we went around 4/5 times a year and just paying hotel and flight which was only around £150 a time. Yabu to judge.

Nicknacky · 27/11/2019 22:59

What’s your AIBU?

ThriftyMcThrifty · 27/11/2019 22:59

I don’t think it’s that much, if they have annual passes they are probably saying the four year old is not three yet (staff aren’t allowed to ask) and the two year old is free anyway. I bet they are fitting in as many visits with the pass as they can before the kids are too old. Also Disneyland is the best of the theme parks for little kids, loads of rides they can go on and lots to see and do. I bet in a couple of years she’ll be posting about Legoland.

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 22:59

@breakfastpizza 😂

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Nicknacky · 27/11/2019 23:00

Apart from your opinion that it’s obscene?

theEnglishInPatient · 27/11/2019 23:00

wow... bitter much?

Get an annual pass too instead of being so unpleasant. It's the perfect age. Just because YOU would strap your child in a buggy all day doesn't mean everybody else does.

I hope they had a great time every time.

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 23:02

Ok I’m getting flamed, I’ll take it! jealous bitch sulks in corner with wine while DP says I told you so...

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NoHummus · 27/11/2019 23:02

Genuine question, would you be as bothered if they'd been on holiday to four different places? Or four times to somewhere other than Disneyland?

cravingmilkshake · 27/11/2019 23:03

Also, to add to my post, I took my 2.5 niece on a plane to Disneyland without a buggy and we had the best time! Absolutely loved it!

NannyR · 27/11/2019 23:04

If you have annual passes to attractions like that, you tend to take things a lot easier and more relaxed, compared to paying for a day ticket and cramming in as much as you possibly can to get your moneys worth out of your ticket. I doubt they will have their child strapped into a buggy for ten hours.

24hourshomeedderandcarer · 27/11/2019 23:04

the 4 y old is not legal age of school anyway which is 5 so the school cant do anything about it as nursery or reception is optional

they must have passes,and if you get the euro train its only the adults shes paying for or shes saying the 4 y old is 3

accommodation is pricey though so maybe they are staying just outside in a hotel

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Floopyandtired · 27/11/2019 23:05

@NoHummus good question. I don’t know is the honest answer. I think the irksome bit is I have known the mum my whole life and everything is for show, you know? They do all matching outfits every day, meet all the characters, all while their kids are in the buggy looking miserable. She even commented once they don’t do any rides, ever. Which makes me wonder what’s the point? Is it all for Facebook likes? Wouldn’t kids rather be out and exploring and getting mucky, not getting their mum some social media thumbs ups and hearts?

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Greeni · 27/11/2019 23:05

I think if you can make your children happy in the moment why not? My son can’t remember loads of things we did when he was younger but he loved it at the time.
To be fair Paris isn’t far, it’s not like they’re going to Florida every month

theEnglishInPatient · 27/11/2019 23:05
TheWaiting · 27/11/2019 23:06

I think going to Disney even once in a lifetime is a huge waste of money. I can’t think of anything more hideous. But each to their own. Life is for living and if they love it then why not?

57mama · 27/11/2019 23:08

It's up to them what they do, but surely it gets boring after a while? We took the DC 4 times spread over almost 7 years, by the last time my eldest was 10 and didn't enjoy it, saying it was just like going to a theme park with creepy mascots.

NoHummus · 27/11/2019 23:08

It does seem a bit pointless if they don't go on any rides. Confused I've never been to DLP but I thought there were some rides that even very small kids can go on.

theEnglishInPatient · 27/11/2019 23:13

It's up to them what they do, but surely it gets boring after a while?

i am sure it is, even if some adults never get tired of it, but for young kids it won't get boring so quickly. There's so much to do, if you take it easy because you know you'll be back, you can have an excellent time.

My kids didn't get bored of the same flipping soft play, I can't see how they would get bored of Disney that quickly

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