Why do Disney vacationers seem uniquely subjected to social vitriol?

[Anonymous]

“Disney Adults need to get a hobby,” or visiting Disney is a “red flag”, these are common refrains. Yet comparable judgments are rarely, if ever, leveled at enthusiasts of other vacations: no one derides someone for frequenting Vegas, summering at the beach, touring Europe annually, or relaxing in Hawaii.

Disney visitors aren’t imposing on anyone financially, socially, or logistically—they aren’t asking anyone to fund their trip, accompany them, or manage their home in their absence. So why does this particular leisure choice provoke such disproportionate judgment, moral superiority, and indignation?

[Anonymous]

Cause they don’t like seeing adults have fun..

[Anonymous]

After your summer in Europe, you need to remain grim the rest of your life.

[Anonymous]

Because they push kids out of experience built and marketed for kids for generations. In our new only money is important world Disney is deciding to take easy dollars from adults recapturing the joy they had as a children (while ironically they steal t from the children of today).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because they push kids out of experience built and marketed for kids for generations. In our new only money is important world Disney is deciding to take easy dollars from adults recapturing the joy they had as a children (while ironically they steal t from the children of today).

How do they steal experiences made for children? If those children’s parents can’t afford Disney, that’s on them.. Disney isn’t a life requirement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Disney Adults need to get a hobby,” or visiting Disney is a “red flag”, these are common refrains. Yet comparable judgments are rarely, if ever, leveled at enthusiasts of other vacations: no one derides someone for frequenting Vegas, summering at the beach, touring Europe annually, or relaxing in Hawaii.

Disney visitors aren’t imposing on anyone financially, socially, or logistically—they aren’t asking anyone to fund their trip, accompany them, or manage their home in their absence. So why does this particular leisure choice provoke such disproportionate judgment, moral superiority, and indignation?

For one thing, these groups aren't as large or identifiable as Disney people. I'm pretty sure people would deride someone who frequented Vegas, as there's not a lot of mental or physical stimulation going on unless you're a high stakes gambler (and then only mental). For another thing, touring Europe is about the opposite of going to Disney. One involves adventure and learning and trying new things. The other...does not. Do you need more reasons?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because they push kids out of experience built and marketed for kids for generations. In our new only money is important world Disney is deciding to take easy dollars from adults recapturing the joy they had as a children (while ironically they steal t from the children of today).

Disney isn’t just for children. Also, are the children supposed to take themselves, or visit alone like Lord of the Flies?

[Anonymous]

People do make fun of people for going to Vegas on every vacation.

Disney adults are just a weird population. I have kids so we go a couple of times a year. They dress up and they hog all the character picture slots. It’s so strange waiting in line with kids to take pictures with Minnie and everyone else in line is a Disney adult. They aren’t crowding the rollercoasters at Disney, they’re off riding Dumbo and Haunted Mansion. They also act childish there too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“Disney Adults need to get a hobby,” or visiting Disney is a “red flag”, these are common refrains. Yet comparable judgments are rarely, if ever, leveled at enthusiasts of other vacations: no one derides someone for frequenting Vegas, summering at the beach, touring Europe annually, or relaxing in Hawaii.

Disney visitors aren’t imposing on anyone financially, socially, or logistically—they aren’t asking anyone to fund their trip, accompany them, or manage their home in their absence. So why does this particular leisure choice provoke such disproportionate judgment, moral superiority, and indignation?

For one thing, these groups aren't as large or identifiable as Disney people. I'm pretty sure people would deride someone who frequented Vegas, as there's not a lot of mental or physical stimulation going on unless you're a high stakes gambler (and then only mental). For another thing, touring Europe is about the opposite of going to Disney. One involves adventure and learning and trying new things. The other...does not. Do you need more reasons?

But, why do you care what other people do with their time and money? How does it affect you? Why do you need to mention it at all?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People do make fun of people for going to Vegas on every vacation.

Disney adults are just a weird population. I have kids so we go a couple of times a year. They dress up and they hog all the character picture slots. It’s so strange waiting in line with kids to take pictures with Minnie and everyone else in line is a Disney adult. They aren’t crowding the rollercoasters at Disney, they’re off riding Dumbo and Haunted Mansion. They also act childish there too.

But, as someone who also visits more often than average, you also must know these adults are the minority. I’ve never had that same experience with character photos, but I don’t doubt you. It also doesn’t bother me. Again, it’s not just for kids. It’s not like an adult hogging the giant bubble want at the Hands On museum or something.

[Anonymous]

Because it’s an easy way to elevate one’s own status by positioning people who enjoy mainstream things (Disney) as simple, low brow, and conformist.

[Anonymous]

People who pay thousands of dollars over and over again for the same plastic, passive experience and call it “magical”.

[Anonymous]

Because it's weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because they push kids out of experience built and marketed for kids for generations. In our new only money is important world Disney is deciding to take easy dollars from adults recapturing the joy they had as a children (while ironically they steal t from the children of today).

How do they steal experiences made for children? If those children’s parents can’t afford Disney, that’s on them.. Disney isn’t a life requirement.

The last time we were at Disney we had to end up bypassing all of the meet the princess/disney character lines (which my preschooler would have adored) because they were all an hour plus long and filled with child free “Disney bounding” adults trying to get instagram pics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Disney Adults need to get a hobby,” or visiting Disney is a “red flag”, these are common refrains. Yet comparable judgments are rarely, if ever, leveled at enthusiasts of other vacations: no one derides someone for frequenting Vegas, summering at the beach, touring Europe annually, or relaxing in Hawaii.

Disney visitors aren’t imposing on anyone financially, socially, or logistically—they aren’t asking anyone to fund their trip, accompany them, or manage their home in their absence. So why does this particular leisure choice provoke such disproportionate judgment, moral superiority, and indignation?

Because Hawaii, Europe and Vegas are not intrinsically thought of/designed to be kid centric destinations.

In contrast when you’re stuck waiting with your toddler in a long line behind large groups of child free adults to ride dumbo or it’s a small world it’s honestly pretty off putting….akin to a group of adults monopolizing the swing set at a local city park.