I know this is silly but does anyone else do this??

[believinthemagic]

I know this is silly, but does anyone else almost take it personally when a friend of family member either loves or doesn't love disney?? For example...

two years ago we went with another family who had never been before. It was so fun seeing everything through new eyes, since I've been going my whole life. And to top it off they loved it so much they booked again the following year. I was sooo excited

Now, I've been giving advice to a family member who was going to WDW with just her husband. They were going to go next week. I just talked to her and she said she changed her mind and thought it would be too hectic. She just isn't up to it & she said and they are going to travel to different National Parks instead. And since I am a mom who always goes with 3 kids, going to Disney with just a husband sounded way relaxing!!!

I know, I know, this isn't even my trip, but I as sooo excited to hear all about it while they were there. I am so sad now

Why am I so sad about someone else not going to WDW??? Doesn't that seem a little crazy?? Does anyone else to this or am I the only crazy one?

 

[rcroke]

My brother in law has never been to WDW and we are all going in November. I can't wait!!! I remember taking my husband the first time, it was so neat to see him fall in love!

 

[WDSearcher]

I don't think it's crazy to feel disappointed -- you want people to love Disney as much as you do.

But hopefully, you'd rather have your family member take a vacation they feel they can handle than to go to Disney and then come back having had a lousy time.

And remember ... just because they didn't go THIS time doesn't mean they won't EVER go. Just be standing by to help out next time! (And maybe take away from this that the particular family member you were giving advice to is worried about Disney being too busy, and use that to perhaps suggest some of the less busy, more relaxing times to help them get the most out of their trip.)

 

[disneyfanlincoln]

Yeah have to admit I do feel a little hurt if someone doesn't like it. My brother said that he hated Disney and this upset me, he came to WDW anyway complaining for the first few days but by the end I think he was secretly enjoying himself but didn't want to admit it. People at work think I'm mad going to WDW year after year, but I'm pleased to say I've converted a couple of people. Because its, my happy place I want other people to experience it too !

 

[Lynne M]

Not at all. Just as I wouldn't feel disappointed if I found out that one of my friends doesn't like to knit as much as I do.

I have some common interests with my friends, they like some things that don't interest me, and I like some things that don't interest them.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

It makes me wonder what kind of person wouldn't love Disney?


I think in general it is the grouchy, nitpicky people who end up not liking it. I hear things like "too commercial" "trying to sell you something every step" "too crowded" "princesses are such bad role models"

These kind of remarks tell me a lot about what kind of people they really are.

If you can't have fun and get in touch with your "inner child" at the most magical place on earth, in my opinion you need to lighten up!

 

[momto2inKC]

Doesn't bother me at all. On both my side and my husbands side, we are the only ones who have ever been to WDW or have the desire to go. My brother went to DL once a couple of years ago and his family hated it. Some people just aren't into it. My husbands family loves spending every weekend at their lake property. I hate it and do whatever possible to get out of having to go lol I imagine that's the same feeling they get about Disney.

 

[believinthemagic]

I don't think it's crazy to feel disappointed -- you want people to love Disney as much as you do.

But hopefully, you'd rather have your family member take a vacation they feel they can handle than to go to Disney and then come back having had a lousy time.

And remember ... just because they didn't go THIS time doesn't mean they won't EVER go. Just be standing by to help out next time! (And maybe take away from this that the particular family member you were giving advice to is worried about Disney being too busy, and use that to perhaps suggest some of the less busy, more relaxing times to help them get the most out of their trip.)

Oh definitely!! I'd hate for them to take a trip they didn't enjoy!!

 

[believinthemagic]

Doesn't bother me at all. On both my side and my husbands side, we are the only ones who have ever been to WDW or have the desire to go. My brother went to DL once a couple of years ago and his family hated it. Some people just aren't into it. My husbands family loves spending every weekend at their lake property. I hate it and do whatever possible to get out of having to go lol I imagine that's the same feeling they get about Disney.

I will have to remember this, because my husbands family is also a "lake propety every weekend" family, which I also could do WAY less of!


I guess my disney is their weekend at the lake

 

[momto2inKC]

I will have to remember this, because my husbands family is also a "lake propety every weekend" family, which I also could do WAY less of!


I guess my disney is their weekend at the lake

so you know exactly what i'm saying

 

[believinthemagic]

Please don't anyone feel that I am "mad" at my relatives for changing their plans...not at all!! I just get very excited to share the "disney magic" with anyone I know going. I always tell my friends I am doing my own "virtual vacation" through them. When they tell me all about where they are that day I can totally put myself right there and imagine being there.

And if anyone talks about not enjoying disney it doesn't make me mad at all! (ok, so I don't personally get it, but they don't get my disney obsession either!)

Guess it's my own way of holding me over till my own next vacation! Completely glad they are going to have the fun trip that they want!!

 

[PSUGuy]

The fewer people that 'get the magic', the less crowded it will be when I'm there.

Bill From PA

 

[GiJohnsGirl]

The fewer people that 'get the magic', the less crowded it will be when I'm there.

Bill From PA

Lol! Too true it can be a lit disappointing

 

[DizDaD7]

We'll I'm constantly getting into fights with people that don't get it. While they are just saying its way too expensive to go to disney all I could do is shake my head and say listen just do your homework it's cheaper than going anywhere else and its way more fun too. I actually to get upset when people say that they hatd it or they didn't have much fun or was too crowded for the kids were constantly complaining. or the lines were too long the food was terrible. Just the thought of me typing this has me crazy. So no you are not alone. You are perfectly normal for your love and affection for disney

 

[flortlebap]

I think in general it is the grouchy, nitpicky people who end up not liking it. I hear things like "too commercial" "trying to sell you something every step" "too crowded" "princesses are such bad role models"

When I see Cinderella hanging around on street corners covered in tattoos and piercings whilst drinking cider underage and smoking a joint, I'll be inclined to agree

 

[Ginny Favers]

I have to admit that I do it. Part of me is happy that not everyone "gets" it, as it means shorter lines.

However, there is another part of me... my brother and sister-in-law HATE all things Disney, just don't get it, think it's a waste of money and so cheesy. They have a 1-year old that they spoil beyond belief. I mean, I expect them to buy her a pony any day now. And yet I can't get it out of my head that that "poor" little girl will never go to WDW. I feel sorry for her. Why do kids have to suffer for having stupid parents?

 

[Ginny Favers]

My brother went to DL once a couple of years ago and his family hated it. Some people just aren't into it.

My SIL's whole family hated it, too, even the kids. I really think that WHO you go with makes a BIG difference. If you go with a bunch of people who are very skeptical and think the whole this is a bunch of cheese, you're more likely to not enjoy it, too. It's no fun to be around someone who is miserable and obnoxious the whole time.

 

[It'sWDW4me]

My DB#1 doesn't like Disney. He had never been to WDW but he had no inclination to ever go. Then in 2010, my mom and I decided that his kids needed to go and, since they were all small, HE had to go too. There were 10 of us on that trip and we all had a great time. I thought he was a changed man.... not necessarily converted, but I thought he saw some of the magic.

A few months ago, DNephew 11 told me - with a sneer - that "Dad says Disney World is just a greedy company". To hear that from an 11 year old who had just been there only a year or so ago (and had a BLAST) really did pain me. Don't get me wrong, I KNOW Disney is a company with their eye on the bottom line but.... really.... name me ONE ginormous company that isn't "greedy". It's just so sad that the magic and wonder and FUN about WDW is completely lost on my DB#1 and now his kids, as well.

 

[thebwit]

My sister and her husband are not fans of Disney. Of course it doesn't help matters that she doesn't think it is right to have people dressed in costumes (she doesn't do halloween well either). They have been, but nothing where it was planned properly like we do now.

I hope that one day they will join us for a trip and see how wonderful a place it is. It is very rare for me to not be smiling when I am at WDW and I just like that fact alone.

 

[DisneyFive]

It's totally understandable. You just want them to experience the fun and magic that WDW holds and for them to have a wonderful time just like you do.

It can be a let down knowing that they won't potentially get to do that.

Fortunately, their other choice is a very nice one too.

Dan