Will I regret never going to Disney?

[Anonymous]

Every time this debate surfaces, I think it is kind of like people saying that fantasy lit or movies or whatever is “fake” and therefore bad. It’s a different genre of travel. Yes, it is fake—that is the point. Lord of the rings depicts a fake universe, as does Star Wars and Game of Thrones. I understand some people prefer non-fiction or realistic fiction to fantasy, but they are all valid genres and some people enjoy more than one.

For those who think it’s trashy to enjoy disney as an adult, do you think the same of people who enjoy Renn Fest or Comicon? I think it’s the same impulse — to escape reality and pretend to be part of something different.

[Anonymous]

It is fun to go to Disney + Universal at least once OP. But, if you need anonymous people to tell you that, it probably is not for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time this debate surfaces, I think it is kind of like people saying that fantasy lit or movies or whatever is “fake” and therefore bad. It’s a different genre of travel. Yes, it is fake—that is the point. Lord of the rings depicts a fake universe, as does Star Wars and Game of Thrones. I understand some people prefer non-fiction or realistic fiction to fantasy, but they are all valid genres and some people enjoy more than one.

For those who think it’s trashy to enjoy disney as an adult, do you think the same of people who enjoy Renn Fest or Comicon? I think it’s the same impulse — to escape reality and pretend to be part of something different.

Right. No one thinks it’s real. That’s not the point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Disney is a cesspool of humanity. Count your blessings that you have not been - you have won the lottery.

Another nasty post! Maybe I should start keeping count.

OP asked for opinions. It isn’t nasty to dislike Disney, just because you like it. OP didn’t ask for only positive impressions of the place.

There’s a difference between opinions and saying it’s a cesspool of humanity.

We went once and it was pretty much a cesspool. I have never seen so many mullets and obese people in skimpy clothing anywhere in my life, and I grew up going to State Fairs so that’s saying something. So you can look past that…good for you. It impairs my joy to see trashy people yelling at their kids all day.

Went once. Totally agree. It is gross

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Disney is a cesspool of humanity. Count your blessings that you have not been - you have won the lottery.

Another nasty post! Maybe I should start keeping count.

OP asked for opinions. It isn’t nasty to dislike Disney, just because you like it. OP didn’t ask for only positive impressions of the place.

There’s a difference between opinions and saying it’s a cesspool of humanity.

We went once and it was pretty much a cesspool. I have never seen so many mullets and obese people in skimpy clothing anywhere in my life, and I grew up going to State Fairs so that’s saying something. So you can look past that…good for you. It impairs my joy to see trashy people yelling at their kids all day.

Went once. Totally agree. It is gross

[Anonymous]

My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

[Anonymous]

We didn't take our kids, and I have never regretted it. And I regret almost everything I have done and not done, so that is saying something.

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

How very superior you are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

How very superior you are.

Not superior, Florida and the theme parks there just aren't my thing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

How very superior you are.

Not superior, Florida and the theme parks there just aren't my thing.

And you need to let us all know. We get it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Disney is a cesspool of humanity. Count your blessings that you have not been - you have won the lottery.

Another nasty post! Maybe I should start keeping count.

OP asked for opinions. It isn’t nasty to dislike Disney, just because you like it. OP didn’t ask for only positive impressions of the place.

There’s a difference between opinions and saying it’s a cesspool of humanity.

We went once and it was pretty much a cesspool. I have never seen so many mullets and obese people in skimpy clothing anywhere in my life, and I grew up going to State Fairs so that’s saying something. So you can look past that…good for you. It impairs my joy to see trashy people yelling at their kids all day.

Went once. Totally agree. It is gross

Wow! It's amazing how your joy is impacted by people having absolutely nothing to do with you or your family. What a joy you must be!

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

How very superior you are.

Not superior, Florida and the theme parks there just aren't my thing.

And you need to let us all know. We get it.

The thread is about regret over not going. I think it's fair to say you're not into any of it.

I'm not, and frankly I'd rather give my money to other states these days. Florida, no thanks.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My boys are 10 and 13. I went to Disney twice as a kid with my family and once when I was 17. While I enjoyed Disney as a kid I have zero desire to go as an adult so we never took our kids. I have zero regrets. We have taken lot of amazing vacation so my kids aren't missing out on much.

I do think they would enjoyed the Star Wars stuff, but neither kid is into Harry Potter, not shocking as my husband and I are also not HP fans, so not missing much there.

Harry Potter isn’t at Disney World.

I know that, I just group all of the Orlando area parks into one. No desire to go to any of them or Florida in general.

How very superior you are.

Not superior, Florida and the theme parks there just aren't my thing.

And you need to let us all know. We get it.

The thread is about regret over not going. I think it's fair to say you're not into any of it.

I'm not, and frankly I'd rather give my money to other states these days. Florida, no thanks.

I think it’s worth pointing out that Disney and DeSantis are not exactly friends.