Don....I fully understand. It is very difficult to explain to Non DISers, especially when they also don't understand the magic of Disney. ( or should I said the WONDER.....)
My best friend from college is cruising with me. She knows what the DIS is, she knows I listen to the podcast, and, well, that's it. I have explained that this is the best time to go on a cruise, not just because the timing works for us but because of all the extra events, great pricing, etc.
I have not told her there are 700 DISers on the boat, nor have I explained the special guests, fish extenders, etc.
I have visions of saying something like "You go ahead to the pool - I'll be right there!" and then showing up two hours later after a DIS event.