To not understand this Disney obsession?

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Adults who love regularly holidaying at Disneyland/Disneyworld and love buying all the Disney merch... what is it you love about it?

I think people who “don’t understand” or think it’s pathetic must just lack any imagination or sense of fun. Disney is a happier place without them so be glad they’re not there

Honestly OP I also think this in real life too but I never say it not least because I probably enjoy things that other people would be bored shitless by 🤷🏻‍♀️

Has it not become a place for grimy unicorn brigade lot? Overweight adultbabies covered in rainbows, anime and cosplay crap?

My job immerses me in some really shitty stuff. Disney is somewhere I can totally switch off. I can feel my stress levels fall as soon as I leave the station and 3 days in the park is more relaxing for me than a week elsewhere.

What a mean-spirited thread.

I'm not a fan myself but think I can understand people who enjoy rides and theme parks if I use my imagination a little bit. There are other interests and hobbies I understand less. It's harmless. I can't imagine looking at someone with a harmless, fun interest that gives them pleasure and thinking 'pathetic.' I'd rather be friends with them than one of the people judging them tbh.

I get to enjoy Disney movies songs with the grandchildren now. Some of the new movies I especially love are Moana, Frozen and Encanto. You're never too old for a little magic

And you know 'Disney' won't be a person's entire persona either. You can be as sneering as you like but I expect that, in between trips to Disney, these people also enjoy books, music, sports etc just like you and the people you do understand.

The only person I know in rl who loves Disney seems like such a lovely person. She says it started in childhood and now feels nostalgic to her. If you are serious about understanding maybe think about something that makes you really happy and brings back wonderful memories and experiences.

First time we went I was thinking it would be quite fun but really just booked for the DC. But as soon as I walked through the gates the magic got me, and now I really look forward to our next visit. There really is something about it, it's beautifully themed and spotless everywhere you look, everybody is friendly, the rides and shows are fab and the DC get really excited and forget to be cool teenagers 😆. Honestly, I was pretty cynical until I went and now I love it. So in conclusion, stop being such a judgey mysery arse OP.

I’m not a Disney fan... but I actually enjoy holidays in Disneyland!

a lot of my friends are Disney crazy, and while it’s not my cup of tea, it makes them happy

@excitingusername what on earth is the grimy unicorn brigade?

Not my vibe but I can see the appeal. Went with DD to frozen, the musical, and found it odd there were so many adults without kids there. BUT by the end of the show I totally understood why they were there, the production was fabulous and I imagine Disneyland is that on an epic scale

In today’s climate with all the heartache and struggle in the world why do people, need to judge something that make people happy everyone is different the only people I judge is those who think it’s okay to judge others and try and mock them like you OP

I don't understand why others get into a tizz about other's likes and hobbies.

Some of the people on this thread are just rude. Everyone has different interests, whether it be sport, tv shows, movies, Harry Potter, anime, fan fiction, music, amateur theatre, Disney, Star Wars, lord of the rings, lego, cleaning (Mrs Hinch style), woodwork, models, gardening, cars, bikes (both types) the list goes on.
I am a Disney adult. I love the movies, the music, the merchandise. I have been to Florida over 25 times in the last 30 years. Some holidays were only the odd day at Disney World and travelling around Florida, and some were days and days at Disney World. The last 3 times where full Disney World holidays in the "Disney bubble" where I introduced my DH to Disney World. The last 2 times were with my DS where I am sharing my love of Disney with him.
For me it's partly nostalgia, as my first trip was my 3rd birthday with my parents and grandparents and then my parents bought a rental property in Orlando so it became my second home.
It's a shared interest with my family, my sister loves Disney like me, my DH and DS are growing their love of Disney, and my parents love to share it with us because of all our holidays. I also share this interest with friends and we love talking about it.
It's also escapism, it's the thing that makes me happy and makes me forget about my worries.
And it's also fun, Disney is not just for kids. There are so many things they do that are targeted at adults. I love trying different food and drink at all the food booths during the Epcot festivals. I love the trivia and hidden Mickey's. I love the rides and the firework shows.
I have Disney home decor. It brings my happy place into my home. How is it any different from someone having football tickets framed or their guitar collection displayed or someone having limited condition records on show. When I first bought my house I went for standard decor as I thought I had to as an adult. But as I got older I realised I could do what makes me happy and what makes me happy is to wear my Mickey T-shirt and have some beautiful Disney artwork on my walls.
I would never judge anyone for their interests, it's rude and people who do should be ashamed.

Why are posters who like Disney saying that they'd hate a holiday lying in the sun beside a pool. I'd imagine very few of the parents on this site have any opportunity to switch off and lie by a pool for two weeks. Its a strange comparison.

I've never been to Disney nor would I want to go for many reasons, not least because I find Disney over commercialised and plasticky. But...my children would like to go and I guess the majority of us do what we can to make our children happy, if its within their means. I've been to four theme parks with them despite being scared terrified on rollercoasters and resenting the prices they charge for everything.

One of my best friends is like this and honestly I find it annoying as hell. She has no children so drags her poor husband along at least once a year. I don't want to upset her but it's tiresome trying to feign enthusiasm at all her Disney snaps, merch, tattoos, the way she turns into a toddler and jumps up and down with excitement when she books a new trip. I actually enjoy going to Disney with my kids. Watching Disney movies etc. I have some magical memories there as a child. But now, as an adult, there are so many beautiful places I'd rather spend my hard earned money on travelling to.

As long as people aren’t hurting anyone, I see no harm in people enjoying Disney. I expect it’s It’s a form of escapism for many.

This.

Let people enjoy things.

I've only ever been once, to to Disneyland Paris when DD was about 5 and I enjoyed seeing her enjoy herself. At that age it was of course magical and she believed the characters were real so it was fun to see her so excited. I'm not a big fan of many disney films myself so would never have considered going pre children but it was a nice enough bit of escapism for a few days.
I can see the appeal for adults to a degree. I saw a thread on here a while ago about all the various Disney Resorts in Florida so I took a look at them to see what all the fuss is about and yes some of them look really lovely hotels and if there's obviously a lot of activities available all in one place. In all honesty, I'd probably have a good time if I went. But it's so expensive, and ultimately it's all artificial. I don't have the kind of money that allows me to have "big" holidays very often,and there are so many places in the world that I have yet to visit that I would love to see, so for me, a giant theme park doesn't even make it onto the short list. But I can understand why lots of people like those kind of holidays. Not really my thing, but then loads of people would hate the kinds of holidays I enjoy and it's probably just as well that we dont all like the same things.

I don't get all the "when I'm there I realise I haven't thought about work at all". Aren't all holidays (mostly) like that?

Do those who go there every holiday ever go to other places on holiday as well? It's not a cheap holiday, from what I pick up on here.

Absolutely no problem with adults loving it and choosing to spend their own money and time having the holiday they want. There was a time when Disney was sold as a 'must do' to certain parents who throw experiences at their children. I think this is less of a thing now, but Florida was the ultimate desirable destination for a while. I think people are more savvy now, and post covid the prices have shot up and they have pulled lots of perks.

We had a nice time at Euro Disney having used training days when the park was quiet because schools all over Europe had gone back and it was Mon/Tues. Just tagged on to the end of a holiday in Southern France. It is nothing special though- just a theme park at the end of the day. We had planned to take DC to Florida and booked but DH died suddenly and now she is older she is not fussed. Dollywood however..

Just back from Disney World (first ever visit) - never thought I’d say it, but it was magical!

Come on then op, what are your hobbies?

Ugh, YANBU - I find it such a weird thing. All these adults with Disney tshirts and ears and all that. I really don’t get it!

It’s like living in a giant happy meal.