Being an adult and liking Disney...

[ClassyChic]

*Note* If there is a thread like this I apologize, I didn't go through all the threads on this forum. If you need to close this post go ahead.

So I had something happen recently and I know I'm not alone on this. How many of you have had someone tell you, you are too old to like Disney and they weren't just joking with you.

Okay I recently bought the Barbie and Ken set from Toy Story 3 and then I told some people (which I should have just kept my mouth shut) and their reactions were "Aren't you a little old to be playing with toys?" and "Isn't Disney for children, little children?" and "How embarassing for you." Keep in mind I have not played with toys in a long time (I'm 25 BTW). My Barbie and Ken set are still in the box and on a shelf, like a collectible. I'm not mad I just get tired of hearing people say "You're too old for Disney" , ect. Everybody has something in their lives that they enjoy so what if mine is Disney.

So basically I'm just wondering if anyone else gets weird reactions to liking Disney and being an adult.

[mrtoffee]

I think you will find most of us on here have experenced something like this over the years. I always get it when I tell people that im going off to Disney on my hols and have even been told that the are things like valium for people like me (although that time itwas a joke).

I think most people interpret being an adult as you are nolonger allowed to have fun and use your imagination, I chose to eother not tell people or just ignore what they say these days. Afterall everyone has an addiction and if mines Disney it's never going to get me in any trouble :cool1:.

[BrizMarc]

I think we have all had it happen before. If it was Star Wars you collected noone would care but people seem to think that Disney is a kids thing. I think people with that attitude are sad that they still cant use there imagination as an adult and have some fun. I like that i can esape from the the world of work and bills and fall into some Disney movies or go to a park or even a collection of Disney related things. Its fun and its not childish. Disney is for all ages and thats what makes it special and its what Walt wanted.

Really dont worry about other people. You can always come "home" to places like the DIS and talk with like minded people and realize how normal you are :rotfl2:

[BrizMarc]

I think most people interpret being an adult as you are nolonger allowed to have fun and use your imagination, I chose to eother not tell people or just ignore what they say these days. Afterall everyone has an addiction and if mines Disney it's never going to get me in any trouble :cool1:.

What you said:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[elaine and the boys]

. Its fun and its not childish. Disney is for all ages and thats what makes it special and its what Walt wanted.:

We're adults with adult responsibilities...definitely not "childish". Unfortunately, I think some adults have lost their ability to be "child-like"....and that's very sad!

There's a big difference between being childish and child-like! Disney nourishes our child-like sense of wonder...and that's a very good thing!:goodvibes

[snykymom]

The response I give: "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." Peter Pan is my hero!

[Natalie_89]

The response I give: "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." Peter Pan is my hero!

i love that quotation. i have that on my bedroom wall :lovestruc

i have a belle barbie in a box .. well i did until recently when my son decided to open it and get her out . i was well upset

i dont care what people think. i do night work and i sit there all night drawing disney characters and drinking from my disney princess coffee cup. people just think its cute so its all good lol . :cutie:

[Zeldy2]

I get these reactions allll the time at job and I work mostly with womens XD The last time i talked about it at job i got ''There's nothing for an adult to do at Disney!'' I just stared at the person beyond my glasses and it was enough, she just said afterwards ''Oh...... You mean it's not boring as an adult there?'' As if people think there's ONLY children running around there!:confused3

[Landry]

I get those kind of questions about a lot of things I like to buy/do (Disney, comics, toys, video games, etc.). The typical question is "How old are you again?" to which I reply "12" even if that's not low enough for what I was doing at the time.

And don't fret over buying/displaying toys. I don't do as many "toy runs" as I used to, but I can't step foot in Walmart without wandering through the toy department.

[ClassyChic]

Thanks everybody for your responses.
I agree with everything said by each of y'all. :)
I think it's great that you don't care what others say about liking Disney, I think I'll start to have the same attitude as well.

[onnawufei]

We're adults with adult responsibilities...definitely not "childish". Unfortunately, I think some adults have lost their ability to be "child-like"....and that's very sad!

There's a big difference between being childish and child-like! Disney nourishes our child-like sense of wonder...and that's a very good thing!:goodvibesAgreeing 100%! I'm constantly reminding people of this in one way or another. Though I can also be pretty childish at times, I do have to admit. (I'm 29 and end up sticking my tongue out at someone at least once a day. Usually my DH, but sometimes my coworkers.)

i dont care what people think. i do night work and i sit there all night drawing disney characters and drinking from my disney princess coffee cup. people just think its cute so its all good lol . :cutie:I do day work and I sit in my cubicle filled with Disney stuff, Ninja Turtles, Hoops and Yoyo and paper stars while drinking from my Disney villains coffee cup. And I get a lot of compliments on that coffee cup too!

[roomthreeseventeen]

My aunt expressed surprise a few weeks ago that such a "sophisticated" adult could be so into Disney. :headache:

[SydneyFalco]

I get a little defensive about my interests sometimes, including my Disney World fetish. I have a lot of hang-ups with my interest in juvenilia, but not TOO many of those hang-ups come from liking "kids stuff" as, y'know, a basic thing to do. I'm more worried about liking "tacky stuff", or "lowest common denominator stuff", or "too mainsteam or corporate stuff". Although the fact that my interests are juvenile distresses me, too.

I have a university education, a fairly high-paying job and a happy, six year old marriage. I'm also guessing that I am far better read and more cultured than the average Joe by a rough country mile. None of this makes me any the more secure about my need to concentrate on, and blog about, only juvenile geek stuff: namely comic books, movies, sci-fi, and Disney World. Even the fact that there are grown men (so to speak) who, judging by THEIR blogs and web sites, are far more deeply mired in this sort of stuff than I am, to the point of collecting toys meant for kids and watching little more than anime or playing video games (none of which I really do), does not make me feel better by comparison.

In fact, it usually makes me feel worse. I am not one hundred percent its healthy, even at the moderate level. But I usually reassure myself that just about every other preoccupation that North American adults have (even some of the most common and ordinary) is just as artificial and silly, when you deconstruct them. I would much rather be a WDW nut than someone who watches _________ every week or listens to ___________ or loves ___________. (Examples redacted so not to potentially offend.)

Still, when I tell people I'm going to Disney World, I'm usually not that worried theyll think I'm a boy-man, but moreso that they're thinking, "This poor dope, he prefers fake crap to a real trip."

When it comes to having a "childlike nature", XKCD did a great cartoon that summed up how I feel just about everyday (http://studio12point.blogspot.com/2009/08/xkcd-knows-me.html). (Apologies, but this link is from my blog--it's just easier to find it this way.)

[ZephyrHawk]

The correct response for anyone so rudely telling you that you're too old for Disney is, "Huh, and here I was thinking you were too young to be banal."

[MikeNY]

We typically get "You're going to Disney World again?" as a response when asked where we're going on vacation, and have learned to just politely smile as we mention that we have a vacation home there (thank you DVC!). This helps us determine who we really want to be friends with! LOL

[goslingl]

HI! Disney is my escape from reality. My mother did not understand for a lot of years why I love Disney so much. I can not wait to introduce my grand daughter to everything Disney. :thumbsup2

[Figment_Fan]

My coffee cup is Disney. I have a couple of dragons on my desk that were bought at Cinderella's castle, when there was still a shop there. My fondness for Disney is known by co-workers, family, and friends. It perks conversations. It opens dialogue - good or bad. Actually, very much, mostly good.

I'm still young in mind, while my body becomes less able to do what I could 30 years ago. I can still walk many miles at the parks, and do so with pride and sense of accomplishment. I never want to lose that sense of wonder and feeling of hope that I get every time I'm at WDW.

I work in a system dealing with divorce/neglect/and juvenile delinquents. I can go to Disney and watch as families smile, and people (for the most part) treat each other with respect and enjoy watching other people recieve the magic as much as getting it themselves.

So, when somebody does tell me that my fondness for Disney is childish or some other such nonsense. I generally inquire if they have some other enjoyable diversion or if not, hope that the visits on Christmas Eve by those three ghosts don't bother them too much on an annual basis with my greatest sympathetic demeanor.

[Taja]

Terrific thread!

My BFF and I grew up at Disneyland. When we were younger--much younger!--and heard that WDW was in the works, we wanted to visit. Unfortunately, life decided to take a big bite out of our lives for a number of years. Disney seriously took a back seat as we matured into our adult lives.

In 1981, I managed a quick visit to WDW (only MK at that time) on a business trip to Washington D.C. Then, in 2003, I discovered the FTP (stay 4, get 3 nights free) and called my BFF. She was having a rough year. Her DH had a heart attack just before Thanksgiving in 2002. He was doing well, but driving her crazy because he was working too much and kind of ignoring the doctors.

Knowing their financial situation (her DH is self-employed and he wasn't able to work for nearly three months after his heart attack), and that I had some Rapid Rewards credits that needed to be used, I called and asked her if she would like to go to WDW for a week. She would have to purchase food and park tickets, but I could cover airfare, car rental and hotel, since I had to pay those anyway--and those extra Rapid Reward credits had to be used, didn't they?

She was reluctant at first. Who wanted to go to WDW at our age--without children and/or grandchildren (she is a young grandmother! *LOL*)? What would we do? And going away for an entire week? :eek:

She discussed it with her DH--who dislikes queueing for anything!--and he told her to go and enjoy herself!

So we went for eight nights, stayed CL at YC and completely relaxed and enjoyed ourselves. This was a once-in-a-lifetime visit for her.

Or so she thought! I called her about Free Dining in 2006, and we were able to arrive on the final day for check-in! :) We stayed 10 nights this visit.

A week after we returned home (we live in different states), she called and said she wanted me to plan a trip for the two of us, her DD, and DGD to WDW for December! Two rooms at a value resort (Pop Century--we stayed there for FD)--her treat! *LOL*

Long story short, too many things happened and we didn't make it until 2007--with the addition of her 14-week-old grandson! They had a great time--I was injured and really should have cancelled, but I enjoyed bits and pieces when I wasn't in too much pain. And it was fun watching her DD and DGD experience WDW for the first time!

During one of our telephone calls in 2009, my BFF mentioned that it seemed weird that we weren't going to WDW and we needed to plan another visit soon! :lmao:

We might make in in December 2011. Fingers crossed!

BTW, her DD had said the 2007 visit would be their only one. Guess who has been on the computer pricing a return visit to WDW several times during the past two years? :laughing:

[JenSop]

Goodness me! There is nothing wrong with being a Disney lover as an adult!

I've loved Disney since I first started going as a kid. And I love it just as much as an adult.

People don't really ever give me a hard time, though, I have to say. I look really young for my age to begin with, and have a very youthful energy and enthusiasm. :banana:

Plus, I work a lot in theatre, so people kind of get it when I explain to them that Disney is like a total immersive theatrical experience. I tell them that a ride isn't just a ride - it has a storyline, a set, and props, etc. You are surrounded by the total experience when you're at Disney!

Usually people will hear me out when I tell them some of the fun stuff for adults.

Most people who don't get it usually haven't even been there, so they don't even know what they're talking about!

[~Tinkerella]

I'm 52 and a Disney fanatic!!!! Love going to the WDW, and hopefully one day soon we will make the trek to the other coast and visit Disneyland. Like SydneyFalco I'm well educated, high paying job, three kids - one married and two in college.

I have always loved Disney - my mother is a two-time cancer survivor (10 years cancer free this year) and that time in my life just reinforced to me that as the saying goes - "life is short - eat dessert first" - I want to enjoy my life and have fun and if that means trips to WDW that's no ones business by my own. My DH and I are essentially empty-nesters and enjoy spending our time together - we ride, we walk, we enjoy the surroundings. We took our girls last Fall after graduation and had a wonderful time with them at WDW and then took a Disney cruise - in November just DH and I are going. Wanted to see the Christmas decorations. We're staying at POP!!! Sure, we can afford the deluxe resorts, but why pay all that money to sleep and shower - and, we are children of the 70's and thought the resort would be fun - that's what it's all about FUN!!!!!

I love snykymom's quote, I may grow older but I don't have to grow up - I'm a huge Tinkerbell fan - sitting at my desk right now using my Tink cup. Have Tink coffee mug, slippers, night shirt, etc. OP - you live your life in the ways that make you happy and to the nay sayers - they are just missing out!!!!!!!!!

[Natalie_89]

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional :lovestruc

[Erin_Akey]

My friends used to give me a hard time but then realized this is my family's "thing". While so many friends have their beach condos, boats, Rv's etc., we have our Disney Vacation Club.

My dining room is decorated in Disney and looks very classy. Hubby and I honeymooned there, take our kids everal times a year and go together without the kids sometimes too.

It is a great place for us to go and forget our CRAZY careers, wild schedules with all fo the kkids sports, etc. and just be silly and have fun and be together for a few days.

Many of our best family bonding times have been with all the kids at Disney. We make wonderful memories there!

While our friends all go to the same beach with the same view year after year, our vacations are always different. There is NO PLACE I would rather be than in EPCOT sipping a glass of Rosa Regale or riding Soarin'.

I am proud to be an adullt who loves Disney and I guarantee MANY would love to have the incredible memories my family and I have made there!

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[Auntie L.]

I'm 52 and a Disney fanatic!!!! Love going to the WDW, and hopefully one day soon we will make the trek to the other coast and visit Disneyland. Like SydneyFalco I'm well educated, high paying job, three kids - one married and two in college.

I have always loved Disney - my mother is a two-time cancer survivor (10 years cancer free this year) and that time in my life just reinforced to me that as the saying goes - "life is short - eat dessert first" - I want to enjoy my life and have fun and if that means trips to WDW that's no ones business by my own. My DH and I are essentially empty-nesters and enjoy spending our time together - we ride, we walk, we enjoy the surroundings. We took our girls last Fall after graduation and had a wonderful time with them at WDW and then took a Disney cruise - in November just DH and I are going. Wanted to see the Christmas decorations. We're staying at POP!!! Sure, we can afford the deluxe resorts, but why pay all that money to sleep and shower - and, we are children of the 70's and thought the resort would be fun - that's what it's all about FUN!!!!!

I love snykymom's quote, I may grow older but I don't have to grow up - I'm a huge Tinkerbell fan - sitting at my desk right now using my Tink cup. Have Tink coffee mug, slippers, night shirt, etc. OP - you live your life in the ways that make you happy and to the nay sayers - they are just missing out!!!!!!!!!

Very well put, Tinkerella! I'm 54 yrs old (nearly 55!!) I've spent too much time in my life worrying about what others think and not paying attention to what makes me happy! So, all of you 20 and 30 somethings, if you love Disney - go for it!!! Life is hard enough, don't make it any harder!! Find magic and joy where ever you can - and where better than at Disney World (and I'm hoping to get to Disneyland some year soon - we're the same age, after all! :) :) )

Linda

[sam_001]

i think i got a lot of disney fans at work because they say when are you going back to disney world could i go with you

[luvthemouse71]

I'd much rather be obsessed with Disney than gambling, or drinking too much, like some people I know.

[Dizmom0923]

Disney is my happy place! It is in every room of my house and I think about it daily. Most people just don't get it and I have made some life long friends from here om the Dis that do get it! My "X" didn't even try to get and never understood me and my love for a mouse!

[JaOdNaM]

It was written in the stars, or atleast in one of the beds at fort wilderness. roughly 22yrs ago my mom and dad were on vacation in the happiest place on earth. 9 months after their trip had ended they had a son (how's that for a souvenir?!) I chock that up to why I do and always will love Walt Disney World. Can't wait to go back in 3 months!

[nurse.darcy]

Sorry but I have to chime in. . .I get this a lot. I chime in with a "Disney is the best adult playground in the world". . .some people suddenly get it. Others need to know why I think that.

Here is my why?: At three of the parks you have a full bar, can get "walkahol" and just go exploring. Imagine riding the triple loops of RnR with about 4 mojitos in you. There is night life abundant. Dueling Pianos or ADH are just right there on the boardwalk and available for adult entertainment. World showcase provides a great backdrop for some drunken tomfoolery. Try the local favorite. . .then prepare to wobble back to your own hotel.


The opposite side is you NEVER have to apoligize to anyone for wanting to ride "pirates of the carribbean" 6 times. . .no one cares. . .enjoy. Winnie the Pooh is great without kids screaming how boring. . .Soarin becomes an international adventure instead of just watching California landmarks. . .embrace your child and let them all have it. . .beat them up. Tell them what they are missing.

[grovsnerguy12]

I've loved Disney ever since my dad took me the first time when I was 11 and we have gone back so many times we have lost count.

Its the one place in the world I dont have to think about anything, worry about anything or have any responsibilities.

The only thing I have to worry about is what parks and rides am I going to do that day. To me it truely is the best place on earth.

[goslingl]

Sorry but I have to chime in. . .I get this a lot. I chime in with a "Disney is the best adult playground in the world". . .some people suddenly get it. Others need to know why I think that.

Here is my why?: At three of the parks you have a full bar, can get "walkahol" and just go exploring. Imagine riding the triple loops of RnR with about 4 mojitos in you. There is night life abundant. Dueling Pianos or ADH are just right there on the boardwalk and available for adult entertainment. World showcase provides a great backdrop for some drunken tomfoolery. Try the local favorite. . .then prepare to wobble back to your own hotel.


The opposite side is you NEVER have to apoligize to anyone for wanting to ride "pirates of the carribbean" 6 times. . .no one cares. . .enjoy. Winnie the Pooh is great without kids screaming how boring. . .Soarin becomes an international adventure instead of just watching California landmarks. . .embrace your child and let them all have it. . .beat them up. Tell them what they are missing.

We love to drink around the world at EPCOT! It is my escape from reality. :wizard:

[grovsnerguy12]

We love to drink around the world at EPCOT! It is my escape from reality. :wizard:

Ditto to that. We have done that quite a few times now. Lots of fun and most of the cast members figure out what you are doing and they are pretty cool about it.

We have had a few make suggestions at the next country and what to try out if we have not already tried it.

[Floydian]

Ditto to that. We have done that quite a few times now. Lots of fun and most of the cast members figure out what you are doing and they are pretty cool about it.

We have had a few make suggestions at the next country and what to try out if we have not already tried it.

Beware of the new bar at Mexico, dubbed "Mission Tequila" by some crazy DIS friends. It can be quite the wicked diversion if done too early in the adventure.

P.S. Darcy - "Walkahol"? :rotfl: Oh man I'll remember that night for quite some time. Fortunately (or not?) it was a sober one for me. ;)

[nurse.darcy]

Beware of the new bar at Mexico, dubbed "Mission Tequila" by some crazy DIS friends. It can be quite the wicked diversion if done too early in the adventure.

P.S. Darcy - "Walkahol"? :rotfl: Oh man I'll remember that night for quite some time. Fortunately (or not?) it was a sober one for me. ;)

I didn't invent the word my dear, but that WAS a great night. Lots of fun.

[watank]

it's walkohol... Mmmm, need to visit Jellyrolls again soon :drinking1

[lakelandgal70]

Everyone has their bag. Some like go to to Nascar races, some like to go to gun shows, others like to RV, and on and on. Thats how I try to explain to people who don't understand my love of Disney. I am sure you have all heard you are going there again? type of comments. I just say yep. They usually shake their heads but I don't care. Everytime I go to Disney I have a wonderful magical time. And without kids. Go figure. :rotfl:

[smi727]

I just finished reading the thread and had to chime in too... Not only do I have a Disney obsession, I also look a lot younger than I actually am. I'm 29 but easily pass for 21 (or under). I am a health care professional with a master's degree. I actually get more flack for looking really young than I do for my Disney obsession. I do get funny looks sometimes with my Disney clothes and purses (I'm a sucker for a new Disney purse), but I ignore them.

Fortunately, all of my family and most of my co-workers know about and understand my Disney obsession so I don't have too much explaining to do. When meeting new people, I'm actually introduced as "the one who loves Disney." I've also found that Disney serves as a great conversation starter with new people as everyone has had some sort of contact with Disney - if not the parks, then movies or TV.

Disney is my escape. I can go to the parks and not have to worry about the stresses of my life. I can watch the movies and cartoons and forget about what's bothering me. I can log on to the Dis and live vicariously through other people's trips. Disney is just something that works for me!

[BlueIrish]

Having just returned from Disney I think its a whole different sort of fun as an adult. Disney is great as an adult, good way to get away from the stress of life.

[ClassyChic]

I haven't been on the boards in a few days but I've been catching up on reading all of your replies and thanks to everyone for replying.
I like reading what you have to say. :)

@ Tinkerella Congrats on being Cancer free for 10 years! :)

@ smi727
I look younger as well. I'm 25 but people seem to think I'm 14! So I guess when people don't know me, they do not give me a second glance. To them I'm probably a kid just buying an animated dvd or something. It's just the people who know my age that are weirded out by it.

@ Auntie L That's true it's better to do what makes you happy, I've spent a lot of my life doing that, but I've realized when you please others you're not making yourself happy.

[AMouse&ADream]

How odd that this is such a common reaction. I'm 31, my wife is 28, we've been Disney fans for years, and I don't think I've ever had anyone react negatively when they find out. In fact, we run a "Disney for Adults" website (that we're currently revamping) and put together a lot of Disney-related videos on YouTube.

When people find out about our "obsession", they don't respond by saying that we're too old, but rather that they think it's cool and they're jealous that they can't go to Disneyland all the time :).

We're very open about it.. perhaps it's in the way we present it.. I dunno..

[Princessclab]

Hi all,
I love this thread. I have been going to WDW since it opened. Every year it gets better and better; I never really do the same things on each visit.
When I get the "eye roll" when I tell people I am going to Disney my first thing to say is that everything is extremely well done; you know you are going to get excellence, and everything is really FUN and exciting. Most of the time I believe people think it is too expensive (and so they are really jealous). It is what you make of it and to continue to go back is a guaranteed good time; not everyone can say that about their vacations!!
Magic to you all......

[ShatteredByLoss]

Hello everyone,

I often tell people that Disney is my 'happy place'. The place that, for a time, I can forget about the worries of everyday life and concentrate on how the mundane has become magical. Talking trashcans, monorails, storm troopers walking the street.. well, you know what I am talking about.

Don't give up (or give in) to the opinions of others. If Disney is your happy place, if it fills you up and wraps you in a warm hug, makes you smile and cuddles you close when you sleep at night, then you are a lucky person. You have found something that others may never find.

Cherish it...

Spread it if you can...

and above all, enjoy it..

Everyone deserves a happy place..

:angel:

[DisneyChica13]

I just finished reading the thread and had to chime in too... Not only do I have a Disney obsession, I also look a lot younger than I actually am. I'm 29 but easily pass for 21 (or under). I am a health care professional with a master's degree. I actually get more flack for looking really young than I do for my Disney obsession. I do get funny looks sometimes with my Disney clothes and purses (I'm a sucker for a new Disney purse), but I ignore them.

Fortunately, all of my family and most of my co-workers know about and understand my Disney obsession so I don't have too much explaining to do. When meeting new people, I'm actually introduced as "the one who loves Disney." I've also found that Disney serves as a great conversation starter with new people as everyone has had some sort of contact with Disney - if not the parks, then movies or TV.

Disney is my escape. I can go to the parks and not have to worry about the stresses of my life. I can watch the movies and cartoons and forget about what's bothering me. I can log on to the Dis and live vicariously through other people's trips. Disney is just something that works for me!

It's the same for me. I get more question about my age than Disney.

Maybe it helps that I'm an art teacher and my classroom is all Disney. I've met with so many parents looking for advice on upcoming trips. I actually set up a vacation with a family (who have now become great friends) My students love to look at my latest trip pictures, they ask me about anything that might be new at the parks, etc.

Family and friends will refer me to people who have questions about their own trip.

[southerngirl1014]

I am an adult who LOVES Disney. My mom used to joke with me that I should get the Disney logo tattooed on my behind because she said I was made by them! I like the idea.
When I told my parents we were going to Disney again this year (we went last year for our honeymoon as a gift from my parents) my mom was curious why we would spend all that money. I told her that she and my dad spend money on little weekend trips and concerts and that this is what me and my DH like to spend money on. To me I would rather toil away at work for a whole year with no break knowing I was going to Disney. Those who think I am too old I don't care!

[petals]

I love love love Florida and Disney! If I had the money and someone to go with I'd go every year to WDW!

[petals]

Having just returned from Disney I think its a whole different sort of fun as an adult. Disney is great as an adult, good way to get away from the stress of life.

the movies have different meaning when you're an adult from a child I think...
I recently watched Fox and the Hound again after several years and got choked up in the middle of it I never remember finding it upsetting when I was a child though!

[nurse.darcy]

I just always tell people that WDW is the best kept adult playground secret ever. . .lol.

I am no longer a park commando. I can go to my resort of choice (depending on budget) and spend all day in the pool and using the amenities. The idea that I am in Disney makes me a happy camper.

[MikeNY]

I just always tell people that WDW is the best kept adult playground secret ever. . .lol.

I am no longer a park commando. I can go to my resort of choice (depending on budget) and spend all day in the pool and using the amenities. The idea that I am in Disney makes me a happy camper.

I couldn't agree with you more on both points Darcy!

[nurse.darcy]

Thanks Mike. . .

[gracie scarlett]

Thanks Mike. . .

i agree as well nurse darcy! i live a little over an hour away, but i have got to say that the biggest JOY and INDULGENCE in my life is to suddenly feel like a parade and an ice cream cone, and to drop everything and hop in the car! what a gift !!

welcome to florida, nurse darcy, and i am sure we will be meeting face to face soon !!

[nurse.darcy]

i agree as well nurse darcy! i live a little over an hour away, but i have got to say that the biggest JOY and INDULGENCE in my life is to suddenly feel like a parade and an ice cream cone, and to drop everything and hop in the car! what a gift !!

welcome to florida, nurse darcy, and i am sure we will be meeting face to face soon !!

Thanks Gracie. . .I can't wait. Been wanting to move here for some time. My best friends all live here and I needed a reason. Got one now.

[grumpyanddonald]

I am going to Disney World to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. My friends all think I am "nuts". But you know what? I really don't care. I love going there and enjoying the place, DH and I go every year and just have fun. We have a lot harder time getting around now, but with planning and taking it at a slower pace we get to do what we want and still rest. As for the cost, we save all year and have the time of our lives. I really think we are "Kids" at heart. DH is a young 72 and I am a young 68. I tell everyone we eat, drink and are happy. Can't wait till September. Going to enjoy.

[WdwforLife]

*Note* If there is a thread like this I apologize, I didn't go through all the threads on this forum. If you need to close this post go ahead.

So I had something happen recently and I know I'm not alone on this. How many of you have had someone tell you, you are too old to like Disney and they weren't just joking with you.

Okay I recently bought the Barbie and Ken set from Toy Story 3 and then I told some people (which I should have just kept my mouth shut) and their reactions were "Aren't you a little old to be playing with toys?" and "Isn't Disney for children, little children?" and "How embarassing for you." Keep in mind I have not played with toys in a long time (I'm 25 BTW). My Barbie and Ken set are still in the box and on a shelf, like a collectible. I'm not mad I just get tired of hearing people say "You're too old for Disney" , ect. Everybody has something in their lives that they enjoy so what if mine is Disney.

So basically I'm just wondering if anyone else gets weird reactions to liking Disney and being an adult.

I have a huge shelf above my entertainment center with all the toys from toy story. Minus Bullseye. I have yet to find him. Don't feel so bad.

[N365PA]

What I, as an adult, like about Disney is there is something for everyone.

I personally dont drink, but for those that do, you have EXCELLENT clubs, dining options, bars etc. If you like to Golf, there are world class golf courses on property for very decent rates imho. One of the things that people miss is the out of this world Bass fishing! 10 years ago the only people fishing at WDW were us crazy fort wilderness folk :rolleyes1. Now you can fish at the Boardwalk...who knew!

I have no problem telling people that I'm going to WDW again. When they say "do you go anywhere else"...yep all the time, but we try to go to WDW at least 2 or 3 times a year. (travelling is in my blood)

As they said above, you cant choose to grow old, but you can choose when to act like a child (albeit a mature child :cool2: )

Clint
24 & Married (both disney freaks)

[DebºoºS]

I'm heading to WDW to celebrate my 60th birthday in just 10 days.:banana:
A few of my friends and relatives questioned me when they found out what I was doing. Questions like: You've already been to WDW 4x this year and how could I spend "the big 60" in a place for kids.
Part of the beauty of getting old is that you don't feel obligated to explain yourself anymore. I feel if they ask me why in the first place then they wouldn't understand an answer. It's better to let them think what they will with quiet resolve.
I'm going back to my happy place:hippie:

[clkelley]

I just always tell people that WDW is the best kept adult playground secret ever. . .lol.

I am no longer a park commando. I can go to my resort of choice (depending on budget) and spend all day in the pool and using the amenities. The idea that I am in Disney makes me a happy camper.

Happy camper is right!! There's nothing I lover better than hanging around Fort Wilderness and looping on the golf cart!!! Drinks are a lot cheaper from my camper fridge than from the parks, but I do love drinking around World Showcase and trolling the F&W festival booths!!

The extent of our schedule may be a dinner reservation somewhere, then fireworks, then a stroll on whatever walkway is nearby.

That is our Disney trips now.

[Wasre]

I'm heading to WDW to celebrate my 60th birthday in just 10 days.:banana:
A few of my friends and relatives questioned me when they found out what I was doing. Questions like: You've already been to WDW 4x this year and how could I spend "the big 60" in a place for kids.
Part of the beauty of getting old is that you don't feel obligated to explain yourself anymore. I feel if they ask me why in the first place then they wouldn't understand an answer. It's better to let them think what they will with quiet resolve.
I'm going back to my happy place:hippie:

Well, Happy Birthday. Wish I could have spent my 40th there, which was this past Sunday. I did however get a huge Pooh Bear as a gift. Someone in my apartment complex didn't believe me that the Pooh Bear was given to me and thought I surely had to be bringing him for a kid's birthday party. Their loss. It really is too bad that people feel like just because the calendar says they're older, they can't act like a kid at times. :sad2: Just sad really.

I get asked every time I take any kind of Disney trip, didn't you already do that? :rolleyes: As if! you can't ever "just do Disney"

[DebºoºS]

Well, Happy Birthday. Wish I could have spent my 40th there, which was this past Sunday.

Happy Birthday right back at ya! Hope it was a magical day! :wizard:

[AmberHeartsDisney]

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Yup these are ALL mine! I am 25 years old and yes i do collect disney pook a looz! I also LOVE Disney! I always get the "gosh Disney again?" but i dont care, going there makes me happy and as long as it does ill go!

[AMouse&ADream]

I just always tell people that WDW is the best kept adult playground secret ever. . .lol.

That's exactly what it is! People who haven't been think it's just a place for children to ride teacups and hug people dressed in Mickey Mouse costumes. And if you get all your information from the commercials they show on TV, that's understandable. But it's so much more than that.

I am no longer a park commando. I can go to my resort of choice (depending on budget) and spend all day in the pool and using the amenities. The idea that I am in Disney makes me a happy camper.

We change it up every once in awhile. Sometimes taking it slow with some ice cream watching a parade, and other times seeing how many times we can ride California Screamin' in a single hour. :)

[AMouse&ADream]

I have a huge shelf above my entertainment center with all the toys from toy story. Minus Bullseye. I have yet to find him.

I'm in Arizona, and they have him at the Disney Stores in the mall, in various sizes too. If you don't have a Disney Store in your area, you could try their website. It's a bit pricey there ($59.50) and takes six weeks to ship.

If you'd like, I can pick one up for you locally (I think we paid $16 for ours) and ship it to you. If you're interested, PM me and maybe we can work out details via PayPal.

[pepperw23]

The response I give: "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." Peter Pan is my hero!

I tell them that part of being a grown up is knowing and accepting who you are. If who I am is a total Disney Nut then so be it. :lovestruc