Do people criticize you because you go to Disney

[Lil Lil]

DH & I love going to Disney. We don't have any kids and people always criticize us because we love going to Disney. They feel we should be vacationing somewhere else since we don't have kids. They just don't get that Disney is not just for kids. Anyways, I'm just wondering if anyone else gets those same dumb comments and snide remarks from people?

 

[ANTSS2001]

DH & I love going to Disney. We don't have any kids and people always criticize us because we love going to Disney. They feel we should be vacationing somewhere else since we don't have kids. They just don't get that Disney is not just for kids. Anyways, I'm just wondering if anyone else gets those same dumb comments and snide remarks from people?

all the time... my next answer was, why are you paying for my next trip ? then they back off

 

[aristocat]

I get critism from my parents mostly for the repeat trips to Disney World... My fiance and I just can't enough! There's just so much to see and do in Orlando and it's all so conveniently close. We would much rather go to Disney than to an all-inclusive caribbean resort or las vegas.

 

[englishrose47]

I get critisized 'cos I.m going without them. !! But DSIL thinks I should save my money for more practical things. I think Disney is practical .It's the place where dreams can come true and what is the pricetag for dreams!!!

 

[Dizmom0923]

Yep, especially my exhusband...one of the many reasons we are not together. Lots of people just don't get me and the rest of my family(parents). It still doesn't change my love for Disney.

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

I don't get criticism exactly...but eye-rolling and snickers for sure. People say things like, "AGAIN???", "What do you DO there?", "Haven't you ridden everything by now???"--people either get it or they don't!

 

[DisneydaveCT]

My family and most friends understand my regular visits to WDW.

The people who don't understand my love of Disney are non-Disney-loving women that I have tried to date. I actually had a woman tell me on the flight back from a long-weekend at Old Key West (my home resort) that I shouldn't expect to visit there annually after we were in a committed LTR. We broke up three weeks later.

A few other women told me that they couldn't believe that I put my love of visiting WDW in my profile on a well-known, non-Disney, Internet dating site. Yet, these same women wrote about their love and desire to travel the globe.

 

[HKinDC]

Those people make me sad! You can travel the world and see lots of fabulous places, but Disney is a place where you're free to be a kid and indulge your inner-crazy

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

My husband and I go all the time. Last year we sent our DD off to college and we left for Disney. This year we are doing the same thing. People do think it is weird but they know I love Disney and have been going there since they first opened. But my thought is they can get over it. I tell them I never make jokes about there trips.

 

[Tim68]

My first trip ever trip abroad from the UK was to WDW in 1989. Going anywhere else does not interest me I think I was spoilled that trip. I Have travelled all over the USA and American people That I have talked to are so polite and friendly.

Oh and yes I do get silly comments from people when I say I am going to WDW.

Tim

 

[CindeBella]

DH and I get comments about going w/o our children. We love to go to the F&W Festival alone. There is so much to experience as adults as well as with our children.

During one of our trips, DH and I counted more seniors without families on a Friendship Boat than there were families with children.
My grandma and her husband went to WDW without family. How cute is that?

As another poster mentioned, you either get it or you don't. To each their own. Many people do things that I wonder about but I feel it's none of my business and I don't put much thought into it.

 

[Karalea]

I just made reservations for my 5th trip in 7 years. Not only am I being criticized for going to Disney "again" no one can understand why I would want to go by myself. The previous 4 trips have been with extended family.

I don't let it bother me. I am 37 years old and I can spend my money anyway I want

 

[stemikger]

I get that all the time. People who don't get it really don't know what it has to offer. There are so many misconceptions about the resorts and the parks. I had one friend who said, why go to Florida when we have Six Flags an hour away.

Enough Said.

I don't make any apologies for enjoying the Magic that is there. It makes for the best vacation my family goes on and that is priceless.

 

[dwheaton]

People don't really criticize, but I think it confuses them. We also have been to Europe, Mexico, and other places, so I feel like we travel to a lot of great sites. However, it's hard to compete with the allure of Disney. I agree that "you either get it or you don't." Of course, if more people got it, the parks would be even more crowded!

 

[CindeBella]

I get that all the time. People who don't get it really don't know what it has to offer. There are so many misconceptions about the resorts and the parks. I had one friend who said, why go to Florida when we have Six Flags an hour away.


I agree, some people don't get it. It's not just roller coasters. We go to Six Flags often since it's a short distance and it's fun, but nothing compares to Disney.

 

[Master Mason]

the simple answer is I really don't care what others think about it.... It is my money and my time to spend as I choose. It makes me happy, and since I go with my boys it makes them happy as well...

 

[diznee25]

Yea, our families think we're weird for going to WDW all the time, but I just shrug off their comments. Doesn't really bother me! (We're married, no kids.)

Although, this is the first year in which we're going down twice. We went in May, and we're going back in October. Probably won't mention anything to family until the very last minute! (Little do they know that I'm also planning our anniversary trip for Dec. 08....) By then I'm sure we'll get some harsh comments!

diznee25

 

[angelmav]

After our last trip, my 1 sis who opted not to go asked, 'whats your families deal with Disney anyway'

I responded with all the great things to do, the great places to eat, stay, shows etc etc but I have a feeling I didnt get through to her at all.

 

[bpmorley]

DH & I love going to Disney. We don't have any kids and people always criticize us because we love going to Disney. They feel we should be vacationing somewhere else since we don't have kids. They just don't get that Disney is not just for kids. Anyways, I'm just wondering if anyone else gets those same dumb comments and snide remarks from people?

I don't know about snide comments, but we'll get the "Are you guys going to Disney again?' and the eyes rolling.

But now we get asked "so when are you guys going again?"

 

[jaxpooh]

We get that ALL the time....my staff at work even says now, "let me guess, you are going to your happy place AGAIN right?" I go my with friends I have known all my life, with my kids, with co-workers, etc. My husband is a non-Disney believer, but we just leave him home, one less premium annual pass to buy

I go on cruises, to the mountains, etc, but Disney is truly my happy place. It's like I get on Disney property and all my worries go away until I leave there.