Does anyone else work with these kind of people

[LOVEDISNEYLAND]

I work with a lot of women who either hate Disneyland or think I'm inmature for going to Disneyland during Christmas time. Now!!!! I want to know, why the h*ll do they care so much and want to offer their opinion to me when I don't give a rats *** when I don't ask for it!!!! I don't even talk to them about anything Disneyland anymore because all I get are snide remarks. Today I was in the kitchen at work and one of the girls said real snotty, "Why don't you go to Hawaii or Vegas for Christmas? Disneyland is for children" I looked at her and said because it's the happiest place on earth. I then asked her "why do you go to Vegas so much??" This girl looked at me and walked away. It made me so mad Okay, I feel better. I just needed to vent. Why do people need to me soooo negative Life so to short, why be negative? Enjoy the things and people who make you happy!!!!

 

[rogerram]

I wouldn't listen to them. It is the same thing as the ones who go to the same beach location or lake house every vacation. It is what they like and why should they care. They just don't get it and it is none of their business why you like going. As for the one who goes to Vegas every time. Good luck to them. As if that would be where I would bring my kids. That would be a one time vacation for me and my wife.Disney is also putting a resort in Hawaii, which will also be a DVC resort, so there is another option if you want to try Hawaii. you know it will be up to Disney standards and awesome. I know I would get myself into trouble with people like that. I would tell them where to go and also, why should they care what I do. good luck and keep going to the magic,
Roger

 

[lilpixie]

I see posts like this a lot, but I guess I am just lucky because no one has ever criticized us for going to DL. It is a place that we enjoy, and we do enjoy going other places as well (lakehouse, beach, etc). I know other people get criticized for going to other destinations, too -- basically, just go where you enjoy and don't worry about what others think.
The best response I read was from Dear Abby -- she said to just look at someone and say "why would you say such a thing?". That will pretty much end the conversation

 

[FunkDoC]

I get a certain amount of this criticism too! I get it from my parents/siblings as much as anyone else. Mostly I think it's just confusion to them. I don't look at all like a "traditional" Disney fan, even if there is such a thing. I listen to Insane Clown Posse (murder mayhem chaos rap rock evil music to some) and appear "thuggish" to some people. I'm also a 30 year old Dad of three beautiful little girls and I'm as excited about the next Disney movie coming out as I am about the next Saw or Hostel type movie. 7 years ago me and my wife could have went anywhere in the world for our honeymoon...we went back to Disney World for a long duration. It, to me, is really the happiest place on Earth...and you shouldn't have to explain yourself to anyone. Why do people care if I have "horror" stuff on my desk AND my Splash Mountain notepad holder? People like what they like, and I can guarantee you this "thuggish devil music guy" is 100% more courteous and well mannered in the parks than a lot of the uptight, self-righteous, arrogant people who like to pretend they own it.

I say do your thing! Don't let people intimidate you for what you enjoy! The more people that don't understand the obsession so many of us have for these parks...the fewer people you are waiting behind while anxiously awaiting your next Tower of Terror drops!

 

[5/4Disney]

I would say don't put yourself on their level. I'd say maybe they are jealous!!! When they make their comments, I personally would not even respond. remember "kill them with kindness". Often people don't know what to say or do when someone is SUPER nice back. Maybe you should just say (as hard as it might be) Never thought about going there I'll have to keep that in mind next time. "nicely" Then you sit back and wait. Like I said I bet she wouldn't even know what to say next. Remember, you have to smile the entire time.

 

[Marilynbn]

That is why we are all here for you! I get the same "I don't get it" looks from people when I tell them that I need a Disney fix. I hate having to justify my love for Disney. Love is love why explain it. There is just "something" about Disney that no one else has been able to replicate at other theme parks. It feels safe there to me and familiar...how can you tire of that?

So when "those" people make either verbal or non-verbal judgements about your love for Disney just remember to come here to the DIS and know that you are welcomed with open arms and that "those" people will rot in #*&%! Oops, did I say that out loud?! Marilyn

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

Yeah I've had coworkers like that. One would make comments about us going every year, saying we should go somewhere else ect.. Then ask if I could pick her up some 50 Anniversary Mickey ears! LOL

My DH gets the comments now since I don't work anymore. He just blames me.

 

[Tink33]

I have 2 coworkers with APs and we are trying to get a day off together so that we can go during the holidays. Now several others want to join us. I guess our enthusiasm for Disneyland is spreading.

 

[garate55]

I always get the guys walking into my office asking "what are you listening to?" I listen to Disney park music all day long (internet radio). You know all people who go to Disney parks enjoy themselves but most can't take home with them the spirit.(which is sad)

 

[audrabolster]

I LOVE Disney. It's a thing that some people don't understand.

However, there are those that don't. Just don't drop to their level.

At the same time, there are those that like disney, those who LOVE Disney, and those who hate those who like/love Disney.

I would just be respectful of their decision to hate on Disney, and don't throw your Disney trip in their face- maybe they're jealous? I'd be too if I were going on a sweet trip for Christmas!

 

[mystic_path]

#1 they could be jealous that you are going and they arnt and so they retaliate and say something negative, or the just dont get the Disney vibe. Which ever that was still pretty snotty of her to say. She could have been a bit nicer and said "that sounds like a great time, I hope you have fun".

We all have our happy places and this happens to be yours. Dont let it get you down. It just so happens that my brother is quite like this girl you are discribing. He cant figure out why us adults want to keep going to DL to a childrens park. Its constantly "you know its just people in costumes in a carnival setting with a castle". I literally wanna bang my head against a wall sometimes. He was so close to coming with us last year, but then talked himself out of it. Now its back to his old ways.

I think if anything, yes Disneyland or WDW is great for children, but I think its more suited for adults because you can see it for yourself and feel like a child, or see it through your childs eyes and you can feel the joy of watching your child have a fantastic time. Being there makes you feel like everything including the characters are real, and that is fine. If people dont want to "GET THAT" then let them. There are tons of people who feel like you and would seriously back you up.

 

[abby]

I get the same thing from co-workers and family, 'you're going to DL AGAIN??" I just smile and says yes we are we love it and have a great vacation. When they come back from not so good vacations, I just smile and say "that's why we go to disneyland".......

 

[jillfelice]

My Dfi works with them, and my family is even worse. My mom is always lecturing me about our obsession with all things Disney. Could their be a healthier obsession?
So, we've resorted to lying. "Mom, I am taking my kids to a crack house this weekend. We thought it would be enlightening for them."
We're so tired of listening to everyone's take on it.

 

[jillfelice]

[QUOTE=LOVEDISNEYLAND; I then asked her "why do you go to Vegas so much??" This girl looked at me and walked away.

Please don't discourage her from coming to Las Vegas. Her gambling loses are our main revenue.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

My family has zero understanding for my love for Disney. They tease me and sometimes they even say: "When are you going to grow up??" as if it's something "childish."

My co-workers used to pick on me all the time. They thought it was "dorky" and "stupid" and I would get an earful from each of them. Now what's odd, is that all of a sudden the teasing has stopped and they actually get jealous when I take off work to go to DL. They even ask me for pricing info and park information.

 

[hlbtimes2]

I was at my last job for almost 10 years. No one there understood my love of Disneyland. At one point, I was there 3 times is about 8 months. They started teasing me that I really live there, I just come here (WA) to work.

I havent been to DL since starting my new job, I've only been there 4 months. Only a couple people there know about my love of DL. One of them is a male co-worker. I brought in a DL SHAG mouse pad about 6 weeks ago. He saw it and got all excited that I loved DL too. He told me his girlfriend doesnt like DL, and doesnt want to go there with him. If I wasn't married I would offer to go in a heartbeat! (he's cute, makes me laugh and loves disney- can't ask for much more then that!) His girlfriend tells him he's a nerd when he wears his disney clothes. He has started wearing them under his coveralls at work. He always comes and shows me when he has something on.

Its refreshing to have some love it as much as me and not be part of my family!

 

[mystic_path]

His girlfriend tells him he's a nerd when he wears his disney clothes. He has started wearing them under his coveralls at work. He always comes and shows me when he has something on.

Its refreshing to have some love it as much as me and not be part of my family!

I work customer service and in the school district and its INCREDIBLE how many guys wear disney clothing. I see it all the time. They arnt afraid to show it off and I wear disney pins and they compliment on them often. You cant beat a guy in Disneyform!

 

[fairycat]

The joke with my friends and family is when I am not at home I must be at DL. And with a AP I am there pretty regularly.

I have some friends and DH who don't totally get it and some of them get it but I think that most of them realise I don't care what they think I love going and it makes me happy. Some of the people I have turned to my side, including getting some of them AP's and some are harder sells, but I don't care even if I go alone I still have so much fun that I will keep going until its not fun (and whats the chances of that )

 

[LOVEDISNEYLAND]

Thanks for all the kind words!!! These are also 4 women who complain about there home life almost EVERY DAY at work and HATE their husbands and some are having affairs and often brag about it to eachother. 4 of them all married, recently all went to Vegas and tried to get me to go and I declined and said I was so busy with school that I couldn't. which was the truth. Point being, I'm not going to knock you for cheating on your husbands, because that's YOUR life and YOUR business not mine!! (even though I am TOTALLY against it!!! ) so, you don't need to be knocking me for going to Disneyland every year if that's what I decide with my husband and have a great vacation!!!!

 

[Albort]

Customer Service man, hardest job ever!

Today, i called verizon to up my package... lady was suprised how calm i was and i was like dude, you dont know what mad is...

freakin lady screamed at me for cooking more churros!

she laughed and thank me for being soo patient and understanding...