The best way to explain the Disney bubble to somebody

[alex33x]

I am looking for the best way to explain the Disney bubble to somebody who has never been. I have a friend in Mexico that I have been trying to take for years. Unfortunately, for someone in Mexico going to Disney World literally costs a fortune few people in American can afford to spend 10k+ on a Disney Vacation much less in Mexico. Needless to say I have offered to cover the hotel and meals for him and his wife reducing the price significantly I am a DVC member so this is no problem for me, since they would only have to cover the airplane and park entrance tickets. But he still has some doubts he thinks he wont enjoy the trip and literally just waste money for economic reasons he has not travelled much outside of Mexico except the few times he has come to Texas to visit me. He thinks Disney World is just slightly better version of Six Flags which is the only thing that gets remotely close that exists down there, and it doesn't even compare to the six flags in America much less to anything Disney.

He knows I am a very well travelled individual I think most DVC owners are. I have been to Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Many places in Europe, Egypt, New Zealand, Hawaii etc. and while I enjoyed many of these trips, I feel nothing compares or even comes close to Disney. However, I am at a loss of words trying to explain this unexplainable feeling that you get when you enter The Disney Bubble, the music, the smells, the fireworks, there's nothing anywhere else in the world like it and I feel like watching you tube videos of any Disney ride it's the equivalent of watching a movie before they add the special effects you know with the actors in ropes and the green screens and green suits? Even I avoid videos of rides for example Epic Universe because I know a video, will not even come close to the real thing.

I found this reddit thread that somewhat explains the feeling though this is more of a feeling when leaving:

https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/1k6movz/my_heart_hurts_leaving

I understand because though I am not as emotional as this person in reddit. I do get that feeling of dread as our date to leave approaches when we go to Orlando. Usually, when we go on any other trip to any other place, I enjoy the first few days, then all I want is to get back home. When we go to Disney it's exactly the opposite, usually we go for about 9-10 days. We visit all parks including universal, we don't have any no park days. And usually we spend our last day at Animal Kingdom. This is usually the worst day for me as I know when we arrive to the hotel it's time to start packing to go back to the real world the next day.

So to everybody, what is your best description of The Disney Bubble? Every video I found talks more about the marketing and business perspective. Which is the exact opposite of what I'm looking for. I'm looking more for the feeling side of things. In my case the look in my daughters specially the first time I brought them. It took me back to the first time my parents took me to Disneyland when I was 7 years old. The indescribable feeling, that I just cant put into words and hoping someone else can or perhaps offer a video that actually explains it better.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

I describe it as the second I'm on property I no longer exist in the outside world.
I'm in a fantasy/dream world for those few days I'm there. I eat, sleep, and breathe Disney.
I have no worries and no responsibilities.
Do I still look on social media/message with friends at home/watch the news? Yes but nothing negative effects me until I'm back in the real world.
Many major headlines have happened while at Disney but it doesn't matter until I'm home.

 

[fla4fun]

To me, it’s the feeling that everything is connected. It’s not a theme park, a hotel, a shopping center, but it’s one big, interconnected space that wraps you up in fun until you leave to go home. I could be happy spending every day in a park but I have also gone for shorter, resort only trips, and the magic is the same. I don’t have to go to the parks to experience Disney because no matter where I go on property, Disney is there. I am a local, and I never feel the bubble on a day trip. In fact, I don’t do all that many day trips. I want that totally immersive bubble feeling.

I don’t feel the bubble at Universal and with the travel distance between EU and the rest of their property, I can’t imagine it feeling bubble-ish at all. I used to work very close to where EU is located and let’s just say the traffic already wasn’t fun to deal with.

 

[alex33x]

I describe it as the second I'm on property I no longer exist in the outside world.
I'm in a fantasy/dream world for those few days I'm there. I eat, sleep, and breathe Disney.
I have no worries and no responsibilities.
Do I still look on social media/message with friends at home/watch the news? Yes but nothing negative effects me until I'm back in the real world.
Many major headlines have happened while at Disney but it doesn't matter until I'm home.

To me, it’s the feeling that everything is connected. It’s not a theme park, a hotel, a shopping center, but it’s one big, interconnected space that wraps you up in fun until you leave to go home. I could be happy spending every day in a park but I have also gone for shorter, resort only trips, and the magic is the same. I don’t have to go to the parks to experience Disney because no matter where I go on property, Disney is there. I am a local, and I never feel the bubble on a day trip. In fact, I don’t do all that many day trips. I want that totally immersive bubble feeling.

I don’t feel the bubble at Universal and with the travel distance between EU and the rest of their property, I can’t imagine it feeling bubble-ish at all. I used to work very close to where EU is located and let’s just say the traffic already wasn’t fun to deal with.

How would you describe the immersion in the rides? Because like i mentioned, to me when you watch a video on you tube most rides look lame. I don't like they do in person. Like I said on the main post the best way i can describe it is like watching a film unedited before the special effects get put in.

 

[fla4fun]

How would you describe the immersion in the rides? Because like i mentioned, to me when you watch a video on you tube most rides look lame. I don't like they do in person. Like I said on the main post the best way i can describe it is like watching a film unedited before the special effects get put in.

It’s the difference between two dimensional and three dimensional. If you go by videos online, you aren’t getting the full experience. You aren’t getting the surround sound, the aromas, the wind in your hair, or the adrenaline. You are watching the experience vs having the experience. When you are on the attraction you become part of it. Take Soarin for example. It’s just a movie. It’s what happens to you in your seat that changes it into a three dimensional experience. It’s the details, some of which you may never notice but you feel them and they have an emotional impact.

 

[Brian rhymes with dyin]

Four hours or more from our daily lives, we step onto ground conceived in imagination, and dedicated to the proposition that joy, wonder, and memory are worth building.

Now we are engaged in a great escape, testing whether that world, or any world so carefully crafted, can long endure. We step into it. We walk its streets. We breathe its music and its scents. We ride not as spectators but as participants, part of a living story woven with sights, sounds, and unseen hands.

The world we leave behind fades. Here, every path, every smile, every whisper of music in the trees reminds us: we are not tourists. We are dreamers awake.

It is altogether fitting and proper that we cherish this bubble. For in this place, memory is born, childhood is honored, and wonder lives not behind screens, but before our very eyes.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

How would you describe the immersion in the rides? Because like i mentioned, to me when you watch a video on you tube most rides look lame. I don't like they do in person. Like I said on the main post the best way i can describe it is like watching a film unedited before the special effects get put in.

I'd describe the rides like you ARE the ride.
You're IN The Little Mermaid, you're IN Tower of Terror, you're IN Guardians of the Galaxy, you're IN Dinosaur...
Its happening to you not you watching it.
Unfortunately some people don't get it and to me those are the people I don't care about trying to explain it to.

 

[alex33x]

I'd describe the rides like you ARE the ride.
You're IN The Little Mermaid, you're IN Tower of Terror, you're IN Guardians of the Galaxy, you're IN Dinosaur...
Its happening to you not you watching it.
Unfortunately some people don't get it and to me those are the people I don't care about trying to explain it to.

I get where you are coming from. But, I'm talking more about the perspective of someone who has never experienced experienced it. As you know people who have never been to Disney are the only ones who think its just a theme park. And comparing any Theme Park to any Disney Park or Universal it's like comparing a bird to an eagle. They both got feathers and both can fly,, but one thing is not like the other lol

This is the textbook definition of The Disney Bubble. Which I don't think it does any justice to the real thing.

The Disney Bubble is a real phenomenon referring to the immersive and carefully controlled environment created by Disney to transport guests into a world of magic and escape from everyday life. It's a feeling of being fully absorbed in the Disney experience, from the moment guests arrive until they leave The Disney Bubble is a real phenomenon.

Why Guests Love the Disney Bubble:

• Escape from Reality:
  The Disney Bubble provides a temporary escape from the stresses and worries of everyday life, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the magic.
  
  
• Nostalgia and Memories:
  The Disney Bubble evokes feelings of nostalgia and allows guests to create new memories that will last a lifetime.
  
  
• Sense of Wonder:
  The immersive environment and themed experiences spark a sense of wonder and excitement, particularly for families and Disney fans.
  
  
• Convenience and Seamlessness:
  Disney's carefully planned transportation, accommodations, and services contribute to a sense of convenience and seamlessness in the guest experience.
  
  
• More Than Just a Vacation:
  Many guests see their Disney vacations as more than just a trip; they see them as a way to reconnect with their inner child and create lasting memories with loved ones.
  

In essence, the Disney Bubble is a well-crafted and intentional experience that immerses guests in a world of magic, escape, and entertainment, creating lasting memories and a unique sense of belonging for those who visit Disney's parks and resorts.

 

[Anthony1971]

I think it is a nice thought to try to Disney however there is an old saying:
Those who like Disney there is no explanation needed. Those who do not like Disney there is no explanation.

This is also the reason it is so important to Disney for multi generation and 50% kids..... this year and next year FD for kids.

We are DVC as well for over 20 years. My wife started going as Kid when it was only MK stayed at the Poly always as there were 2 hotels. I started in the very late 80s because I was interested in the history of Disney. I know some who went and loved it others hated some have no interest and would rather go? some who just hate Disney period for whatever reason. for many it is just not a priority vacation.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

OP my opinion is that if someone is so close minded about how much fun Disney is compared to a county fair or six flags then its not worth my time to explain as it will fall on deaf ears.
If the person is definitely going then just let them experience it instead of explaining it.
If they need convincing then leave them behind.

 

[miksicnarf]

I would not oversell it. Disney is not for everyone, and your friend most likely knows himself better than you know him. If he goes into it expecting it to not live up to the hype, it very well may not for him and it could end up being a less-than-great trip for everyone.

 

[HollowxBastion]

You are basically in the most immersive place on earth where nothing else matters for the time being in the Disney Bubble