So few kids

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

i do realize that, thanks for pointing it out again though. Should that change my opinion?

I will no longer go after my children outgrow it, whether that’s 14, 16, 18. They can make their own decisions about it one they are adults. I didn’t go after I was a kid until I had kids of my own. I don’t anticipate going after my children are grown … except with grandkids if I’m still around.

Again, more power to you if that’s how you spend your time and money. I’m just their to see my kids smile, not to live vicariously through them.

If you're uncomfortable going to Disney without kids that's your personal thing. You're getting blowback because you're telling others even generally speaking it's not okay for them to go without kids for whatever reason.

"I don't enjoy the thought of going to the parks without seeing the enjoyment out of my kids or grandkids"
"Others shouldn't go without kids, it's just for the kids"

See the difference?

I do earnestly hope you don't divulge your opinion to your kids, it might be hurtful to them.

 

[starlite_]

Interesting opinion. When my children are old enough to ride solo, then I’m sure they will. Do I get a thrill or enjoyment from the rides? Sure, but it’s from the smiles and giggles illicited from my kids. Disney World is a vehicle to bond with my kids and have them enjoy a family experience. Again (for the fifth time) that’s my opinion. If you like the parks for yourself, then more power to you.

You are so hilarious. Keep telling yourself that. My best friend has a parent with your exact same attitude, let's just say you should enjoy those smiles while they still share them with you. Enjoy being bitter and feeling superior for it.

 

[DisWeaver]

If you're uncomfortable going to Disney without kids that's your personal thing. You're getting blowback because you're telling others even generally speaking it's not okay for them to go without kids for whatever reason.

"I don't enjoy the thought of going to the parks without seeing the enjoyment out of my kids or grandkids"
"Others shouldn't go without kids, it's just for the kids"

See the difference?

I do earnestly hope you don't divulge your opinion to your kids, it might be hurtful to them.

since you quoted me above, please find where I said that. Thanks

 

[DisWeaver]

You are so hilarious. Keep telling yourself that.

thanks. I didn’t visit Disney for decades, from the time I was a kid/teenager, until I was a parent. I don’t have to delude myself, it’s verifiable

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

since you quoted me above, please find where I said that. Thanks

Said what? You've been clear repeatedly how you feel about seeing adults at the parks, you've also told us why you're there at the parks. Meh seems like we get your opinion loud and clear on it

 

[DisWeaver]

How do you feel about parents behaving badly at the parks? Are they an exception because they have kids?

why would anyone be okay with parents behaving badly? Which logical fallacy is your favorite?

 

[DisWeaver]

Said what? You've been clear repeatedly how you feel about seeing adults at the parks, you've also told us why you're there at the parks. Meh seems like we get your opinion loud and clear on it

well, you quoted me. If you’re making inferences and assumptions then please say so; otherwise, you are misrepresenting what people have actually said.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Me popping into this thread

 

[LSUmiss]

Me popping into this thread

This literally made me lol!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

well, you quoted me. If you’re making inferences and assumptions then please say so; otherwise, you are misrepresenting what people have actually said.

IDK if you feel there's misrepresentation there you may want to look over what you've said. And it's not people I'm talking about, it's your comments.

 

[DisWeaver]

IDK if you feel there's misrepresentation there you may want to look over what you've said. And it's not people I'm talking about, it's your comments.

lol, sure thing. The specific quoted comments that you can’t reference. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[mattpeto]

lol, yeah. My children can’t plan trips themselves. Thanks though

Just looking back at your post history, it appears you bought DVC a direct owner. If so, it demonstrates such an odd and frankly imbalance take if you think the WDW experience is just for children.

Have you ever done an after hours event? Have you walked around EPCOT World Showcase? Why so many rooms available with a King bed only in their room (that's a ton of kids sharing a bed, right)? Why have alcohol, why do lounges exist? Why are nighttime spectaculars so late? Shouldn't all the little children be in bed?

It's also strange that Disney offers wedding services at WDW...

Clearly Disney doesn't just market to children. Maybe you're off here...

Of course I love taking my daughters, but I can't wait to take my wife solo there one of these years. I hope you are okay if we have a nice time.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

lol, sure thing. The specific quoted comments that you can’t reference. Thanks for clarifying.

Ahhh I see your confusion. I used quotations which you saw as me quoting you directly. Usually that's how I type but I also sometimes use it to mean in the spirit of or in other words paraphrasing. We know how you feel about seeing adults in the parks, you already told us that, several times. You also explained that you haven't visited since you were younger, you also explained you're only there to see your kids smile. If you don't feel you won't have a reason to be at the parks when your kids are older that's your personal thing. Once you start telling others you find it "I find it incredibly strange that adults spend their time at a children’s park" (that's a direct quote ) it morphs to a different conversation.

FWIW your kids may never outgrow the parks, might not want to tell them it's strange for them to spend their time there, after all that's how you feel about those there without kids.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

You are so hilarious. Keep telling yourself that. My best friend has a parent with your exact same attitude, let's just say you should enjoy those smiles while they still share them with you. Enjoy being bitter and feeling superior for it.

I've often said one of my favorite things is seeing my husband's smile and enjoyment and laughter (which is quite distinctive). I think people find enjoyment from going with whomever is in their traveling party, what a grump I would be if I couldn't find enjoyment out of my spouse being there just because we're not teens or kids? I wished my mom could have gone with us in 2017, to see her eyes light up in a place she hasn't gone in a long while or in 2019 to DLR. But to some it's only okay for her to see enjoyment from me not from me to find enjoyment out of her because I'm her kid. Although....hmmm..we're both adults so IDK we're strange I guess

 

[DisWeaver]

Yep, I’m a recent DVC owner. Again, I have two young kids that’s one of the reasons I’m on these boards.

to answer your other questions, I have never been to any of the parks without my children. I think the response in this thread shows why there is alcohol, and late hours. There’s a lot of adults visiting. Again, if that’s something you find enjoyable then great. I would never go without kids but that’s a personal choice.

 

[DisWeaver]

Ahhh I see your confusion. I used quotations which you saw as me quoting you directly. Usually that's how I type but I also sometimes use it to mean in the spirit of or in other words paraphrasing. We know how you feel about seeing adults in the parks, you already told us that, several times. You also explained that you haven't visited since you were younger, you also explained you're only there to see your kids smile. If you don't feel you won't have a reason to be at the parks when your kids are older that's your personal thing. Once you start telling others you find it "I find it incredibly strange that adults spend their time at a children’s park" (that's a direct quote ) it morphs to a different conversation.

FWIW your kids may never outgrow the parks, might not want to tell them it's strange for them to spend their time there, after all that's how you feel about those there without kids.

I’m sure my children will make the decision that is right for them. Thank you for your concern.

 

[maverik85]

It’s actually really hard to go to the parks with little ones now.

my 2 year old wants to walk on her own but can’t because adults run her over. People are annoyed she’s not moving fast enough in queues. I never realize how much people hate children until I had one of my own.

Never understood why some people would get annoyed with others going slow in the line or not paying attention because they are looking at the scenery or having a conversation. Its not going to get you on the ride any quicker by moving faster with the line.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I’m sure my children will make the decision that is right for them. Thank you for your concern.

Of course they will make whatever decisions they want, it's how you feel about those decisions (and telling them that) I was speaking to.

 

[HopperFan]

I apologize, my comment was directed at DisWeaver, not you. I simply quoted what you said because I agree 100% and that poster seemingly skipped over it. I can see how that could have been misinterpreted tho, so sorry about that.

Gotcha, all good!

Just looking back at your post history, it appears you bought DVC a direct owner. If so, it demonstrates such an odd and frankly imbalance take if you think the WDW experience is just for children.

Have you ever done an after hours event? Have you walked around EPCOT World Showcase? Why so many rooms available with a King bed only in their room (that's a ton of kids sharing a bed, right)? Why have alcohol, why do lounges exist? Why are nighttime spectaculars so late? Shouldn't all the little children be in bed?

It's also strange that Disney offers wedding services at WDW...

Clearly Disney doesn't just market to children. Maybe you're off here...

Of course I love taking my daughters, but I can't wait to take my wife solo there one of these years. I hope you are okay if we have a nice time.

Isn't DVC a 50 year contract? Why would one buy that if Disney is just for young children? I suppose one can turn around and sell it but hardly seems a good investment for just 10 years.

PS Loved all my years when my kids were young but wow, adult trips with them are a blast now! Festivals, NYE, After Hours, Club Villain, Monorail Bar Hop, live music entertainment, special dining events, open to close.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Never understood why some people would get annoyed with others going slow in the line or not paying attention because they are looking at the scenery or having a conversation. Its not going to get you on the ride any quicker by moving faster with the line.

Well that's not quite true, have you not heard CM's ask about filling in on all the available space. Then there's the rides that have conveyor belt style loading of which Little Mermaid is one of them, HM is another (and that one requires a group of people to be led into the elevator the faster the line moves the more seamless that process is), Spaceship Earth another, Buzz another, etc. There are indeed rides where either the CM will prompt you to keep moving or where you have the ability to get on the ride faster when the line moves consistently. PP loads slow because they only have a few ships that can stop in that small area, I think they only load 2 ships at a time?? so looking around in that queue isn't as big of an issue when the line is long enough, it's one reason that queue was redesigned because often people would be in the line long due to how it loads so here's a distraction for ya.