Ever get sick of the haters and Disney-phobes?

[dani0622]

congrats! I'll be leaving just as you are coming! Have fun!

 

[eeyoregirl]

We go to WDW or Disneyland at least once every two years, and people think that we are nuts. Too bad for them, I say. Some just don't get the magic, and they NEVER will unless they experience it for themselves firsthand.

Case in point:

My sister took her fiance, one of the biggest Disney-phobes/haters/sceptics on the planet to WDW last October, and when they got back, what did he say?

"When are we going back?"

End of story.

 

[Bill From PA]

From time to time I encounter 'friends' who feel the need to pontificate on my choice of leisure and on other topics. Such lectures mark the last time I willingly interact with them on a social level. Life is short and there are 6 billion souls on this planet, no need to waste time the likes of these.

Bill From PA

 

[John Dobbertin]

Let them keep hating! Far too many folks already at WDW. We really don't want "them" there! Orlando remains #1 tourist destination in USA, & don't you wonder why? Maybe all those folks are going fishing? Right.

 

[bkline]

I don't have a big problem with it where I live, but I'm glad those people avoid Disney. The last thing I want to see at a magical place is a grumpy person. No offense to Snow White's Grumpy intended.

 

[BethC1952]

I live all year round in a place where people come for vacation. While this town is no longer primarily a resort community, my neighborhood still is very much a week-end and summer place. People come here year after year after year, and do the same thing...go to the beach, go to the mall, stay at home and enjoy the yard.

When the ask me why I keep going to Disney World, my response is always "Why do you keep coming here?"

I don't agree with all of Disney's corporate policies. I certainly don't agree with all of their policies regarding what kind of attractions WDW needs, but I know exactly the quality of the vacation I will have there.

People who are "haters" or who just don't get it seem to be people who no longer have their "inner child". My "inner child" is still very active, much to the amusement of my boss and co-workers, none of whom are "Disney people".
Beth

 

[DisFlan]

I know people who don't like chocolate and/or tell me it isn't good for me. I don't listen to them, either.

DisFlan

 

[WaltD4Me]

If you think it's bad when you are a Disney lover with kids, try being a Disney lover without kids! You really get the strange looks and headshakes then!

I pay no attention whatsoever.

There are alot of vacations that I totally don't "get"...CAMPING being # 1 on the list. I don't get the concept and I don't want to get the concept, but I understand some people LOVE it. To each his own.

 

[BostonRob]

I think some people ARE a bit overzealous about WDW, and that they sometimes label anybody who isn't a Disney lover, as a Disney hater. That's not always true. Its a big world out there and I'd like to see some of it. But I love going to WDW too. So I can see both sides of the coin. I'd never lecture anybody about their choice of vacation, but if my advice was solicited, I'd tell you that there are good and bad points about a Disney vacation.

As far as the Disney corporation goes, I couldn't care less. I'm not a stockholder, and I believe in the American system of capitalism and free enterprise, so why should I have anything to say about it?

 

[Liz]

I just ignore them! I figure that's one less person who's gonna be in front of me in line or taking a PS time I need!!!

 

[homedad]

My wife never went to Disney as a kid, while i went a few times, so for honeymoon we only a few days (wife teacher) so I suggested Disney she went and had a great time, now were taking our DS4 and DD2 for first visit in Oct. My whole family is going, parents, grandparent, brother to see it through our kids. My in-laws don't hate Disney but don't get it and so they are going to miss out on a great trip and a lifetime experience with grandkids......

 

[rabyoga]

More people dislike/hate Disney, less crowds at parks. That works for me .
If people are complaining about the Disney corporation, that's a different story. Good luck finding a "perfect" corporation-all have some flaws. (I currently work for a fitness corporation- you wouldn't believe some of the stupid things we have to do or can't do. I also worked for Victoria's Secret for awhile, a long time ago, the way they treated their employees would make anyone scream.) I believe Disney is better than most; but not perfect.

We had friends that lived in California for 4 years and never visited Disneyland. They thought it was a thrill ride park, which they don't like. We visited them and took them to Disneyland. And much to their suprise they LOVED it. And rode everything!

To each his/her own...

Robin

 

[marriedmarylander]

Yes DH actually is not a big Disney fan but agreed to go because I've been wanting to go. So now he says he will still have fun... Hmmm

His mom said to us "Why on earth would you go to Disneyland? It's overrated, crowded, and not worth it"..

 

[kjs1976]

My SIL said that once, "You're going to WDW again?" and I wanted to say, you're going to Branson again and are going to bring me back that nasty bbq sauce each trip that you think we like?

My Aunt in law, whose family occasionally goes to WDW, said the same thing only in a nicer tone, like you guys are lucky. But then she said, "well, I guess we goto Hawaii each year and no one says anything to us. You just go where you have the most fun!" And I was like EXACTLY!!!!! Finally, someone who gets it!

 

[jekajekalynn]

Let em' stay home bored and twiddling their thumbs, I say!

Seriously though, when we went for the 1st time last year (Just me, dh, bil, ds, and dm) , my mom thought she wouldn't like it too much. However, after we went to MK and Epcot she absolutly fell in LOVE with WDW!! I told her since she lives in FL that she can get very good deals on tickets. This year my dm and I are planning on riding alot of rides together, especially the teacups, because last year she watched my 2 year old ds, whilst my dh and I had all the fun on the rides (though she said she had the most fun watching us having fun lol). So this year my mil and fil are going too, along with my sister all of whom have never been to WDW. I KNOW my sister is gonna love it, although I don't know about my in laws.They don't like Disney for some reason and are just going to go to FL. But hey, they said they'd watch our son while we go to Epcot and MGM, so who am I to complain if they don't care for it .

 

[scrump]

Much like politics and religion, (ok, and refillable mugs and pool hopping) my love of disney is not something i discuss in mixed company.

i spew about it here and with a few other junkies i have come across in my daily life, but otherwise i try and keep my mouth shut. i get too upset when i my gushings and advise get bounced back to me with comments like "get a life" or "what a money pit" or "you think way too much about that stuff"

Thank God my DH and DS have the same affliction as i do or i would be one sad and lonely disney lover.

- lori

I am exactly the same way; I usually won't discuss it unless I know it'll be a good conversation with some compatriots!

Admittedly, my husband isn't into Disney, so I usually go with a girlfriend (and our trips are usually nothing short of FANTASTIC!) but maybe one day I'll get to go with him. And wouldn't it be awesome if he came to share my obsession??

 

[Chicago526]

Oh, it's worse when you're married to one!

Hubby-to-be and I went in December. He went to humor me. 3rd day there he said "let's come back in June!". We'd only been to 1 park at that point (MK). June didn't work out so we are going on our honeymoon. But he insists, after the honeymoon trip, we'll only go back "one more time for the kids, and that's it!".

Then he'll ask me how the trip planning is going, requests we eat at certain restaurants, and tell me how much he wants to ride Mision Space again!

He also said when we retire, he wants to live so close to Disney that we can go every day!

But...he says he doesn't "get it" the way I do and insists he will only go one more time "just for the kids".

I just laugh at him! He's an addict that's in denial, that's all!

 

[funnybunny921]

Oh, it's worse when you're married to one!

Hubby-to-be and I went in December. He went to humor me. 3rd day there he said "let's come back in June!". We'd only been to 1 park at that point (MK). June didn't work out so we are going on our honeymoon. But he insists, after the honeymoon trip, we'll only go back "one more time for the kids, and that's it!".

Then he'll ask me how the trip planning is going, requests we eat at certain restaurants, and tell me how much he wants to ride Mision Space again!

He also said when we retire, he wants to live so close to Disney that we can go every day!

But...he says he doesn't "get it" the way I do and insists he will only go one more time "just for the kids".

I just laugh at him! He's an addict that's in denial, that's all!

my FI is similar I am planning our honeymoon there and he keeps saying after this we'll try some new places.... I'm all for trying new places I would love to go to itally but you can't do a 4 day weekend to italy... :-D.

Some of my family has given me a hard time but we are only having 4 nights for our honeymoon, and when I tell them that they understand. I tell them yes I would like to go to Europe, and to Hawaii, but I want to do it right, and to do it right you need more money and vaction time. I know I can do disney right (lux resorts and all) for the price of a 3 day weekend in hawaii.

I am surprized by the receptiveness of my co-workers though The last place I worked no one undersood my love, but here people just take it in stride... so-and-so loves golf, so-and-so loves chocolate and sarah, well she loves disney.

 

[wendye]

Hi from over the pond - I just had to jump in on this one!

Where I live you are seen as lucky if you come to WDW! Probably because of the cost. We certainly see it as special and as you will see from my signature that's what we are making our next trip. I really can't wait I've got the flights, car hire and accommodation booked now. I wish I could come more often and I've been told that DLP isn't as good although I haven't tried that on myself. I don't care what anyone says Disney isn't just for kids! I don't normally bother about theme parks here at home because I don't really like the rollercoasters (athough I loved Tower of Terror) but there are so many other things to do and I've only seen Epcot and MGM so know I've missed alot. Those that don't like it are just jealous.

 

[da-winnie-pooh]

Hey, my inlaws aren't exactly Disney haters, but. . .

They went several years ago to EPCOT. I told them to be sure and visit Mexico. Well, they were with another older couple (they were with a group of some sort) and those older people said that Mexico was too far away. Fine. . . inlaws went back a few years later and I asked them if they saw Mexico. Fil said, "No, I think we saw it before."

Then, almost 2 years ago they decided to take their younger grandchildren (except for my kids - yea!) to the Magic Kingdom. Well, the older one has ADHD and didn't take his medicine since he was on vacation. He spilled soda all over a nice lady. Sorry, if you're reading this. Also, his father told him to get character autographs. So, they're standing out in the Florida sun, in July, getting autographs. For HOURS. And, this kid was about 12, not a little kids who is going to cry if he doesn't meet Mickey. Anyway. . . I can see him or his younger cousins saying, "Disney? I've been there. It wasn't so great." They only rode a few rides, because dhn (dear hubby's nephew) HAD to get autographs.

Then, of course, there's my brother. His ex-wife has convinced their kids that roller coasters cause brain damage. My poor nephew was too scared to ride Splash Mountain. They were there at Christmas, it was crowded, and the poor kids were too scared to do any thrill rides, but the cutesie rides were too babyish. I think they missed the magic, too.

So, some people may have been, but they still don't "get it."

Anita