NWOhioAngela
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2005
We are not in debt and can afford a vacation.
We're in debt and can't afford a vacation, but we're going anyway!
We are not in debt and can afford a vacation.
I think people think Disney is so expensive because you pay for so much up front, especially if you get the DDP. I think people think of their vacation price as being the transportation to get there and the hotel and they forget to add in all the extras once they get there, sightseeing, tours, activities, ect...But is Disney really all that much expensive than any other all inclusive place, like Sandals? I honestly don't know, I've never been to a place like Sandals.
When I get the comment I just smile and say "I going because the voices in my head told me to go to WDW. I always listen to the voices." That pretty much shuts people up.
I can't take people's reactions, and I feel kind of ashamed, as a childless 42 year old man, spending all my vacations at Disney. This summer I've decided to tell people I'm going to Flagler Beach.
My co-worker told me "Why don't you go someplace for adults? Someplace cheap? Like Vegas!" (BTW, priced a trip. More than the cost of the same time at the world) Vegas? I asked..."Well, yeah, they have roller coasters, too." Oh, right...
Yes!!! I have been considering starting a meetup group through meetup.com. Something like "DISers and other Disney Lovers." Fans could meet monthly at a local diner, or attend Disney-related events together.Steve,
I am a 44 year old woman, no children, a DH who wont go to Disney with me, and I go to WDW every year ! Should we start a club?
I had a friend who said that her three young kids would never enjoy Disney because they simply don't know who Mickey Mouse is and that they prefer the "newer, more moderrn characters" and then she said, "We just wouldn't 'get it' at all and my family would be totally bored" was her statement.
OK, I'm gonna say it. There is something incredibly wrong if these children don't know who Mickey is.
How do you allow your children to not know who Mickey Mouse is? He is basically the international symbol of America at its best. People who don't speak English know Mickey. He is basically the king of the "modern" characters and they wouldn't be there without him!
My goddaughter learned who Mickey and Minnie were simply from the fact that they were on her diapers and while my aunt would change her, she would hand her one to hold (she's always been into holding things, don't ask) and that's how she discovered Minnie and Mickey. He is everywhere. How is it possible they don't know him?
OK, I'm gonna say it. There is something incredibly wrong if these children don't know who Mickey is.
How do you allow your children to not know who Mickey Mouse is? He is basically the international symbol of America at its best. People who don't speak English know Mickey. He is basically the king of the "modern" characters and they wouldn't be there without him!
My goddaughter learned who Mickey and Minnie were simply from the fact that they were on her diapers and while my aunt would change her, she would hand her one to hold (she's always been into holding things, don't ask) and that's how she discovered Minnie and Mickey. He is everywhere. How is it possible they don't know him?
I just moon them.
We were debating the extent of Disneyfication in American Studies today (i was on the pro-Disney side of the argument i must say) but i think it really is amazing how ingrained he is in ALL cultures, not just American.
Can't wait to start my essay on it!