Ready to be done with Disney

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Anonymous wrote:The allure of Disney only proves people are emotional idiots who think with their emotions. We want and follow what we think is cool and others say is. I mean for all that money you are doing mostly waits or at best enjoying a purely artificial fantasy which is based on characters that your kids may not may not truly care about. They are entertainment characters. You could be learning seeing taking in any other place in the world but yeah, gotta mix in an overpriced overcrowded amusement park. Got it. And this is why DH and I joke that aliens may be out there but they may want earths resources but not to hang with us irrational idiots!!!!

Actually, I think the people criticizing Disney and saying that they would die of embarrassment are the ones who are worried about what is cool and having pictures from some "sophisticated" location for their social media.

We started taking our kids to Disney from toddlerhood, because where else is fun for parents when they have a bunch of little kids? You have fun things to do for every age, a wide variety of food that caters to adults and kids and when kids start crying, no one glares at you. We continue visiting because that is a place where everyone has happy memories and can relax and just be "goofy."

We also travel to other places and I can guarantee that my kids have learned about the world, its history, its art and its nature. We can afford to do both.
I will agree, though, with posters who say that the experience has degraded and the money required to have a decent experience is getting out-of-hand. But there is nothing inherent to Disney theme parks that makes it less worthy of vacation.

+1 to all of this. Disney used to be magical. Tnow it feels grossly expensive, the resorts are worn out, and it feels like they’re constantly nickel and diming.

That said, you can still have an amazing vacation if you pony up. We went several times this year (unusual for us but different opportunities presented themselves) and the difference between staying at the four seasons and even a deluxe Disney hotel was vast. Four seasons (since it’s offsite which I found nicer and more relaxing, and has Disney perks like early entry), “less crowded” times and lightening lanes are the way you need to do Disney to make it a magical and enjoyable trip. Just $$$. But amazing with young kids. They are entertained, there’s a ton going on, I can let them be kids and take them to restaurants, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allure of Disney only proves people are emotional idiots who think with their emotions. We want and follow what we think is cool and others say is. I mean for all that money you are doing mostly waits or at best enjoying a purely artificial fantasy which is based on characters that your kids may not may not truly care about. They are entertainment characters. You could be learning seeing taking in any other place in the world but yeah, gotta mix in an overpriced overcrowded amusement park. Got it. And this is why DH and I joke that aliens may be out there but they may want earths resources but not to hang with us irrational idiots!!!!

Actually, I think the people criticizing Disney and saying that they would die of embarrassment are the ones who are worried about what is cool and having pictures from some "sophisticated" location for their social media.

We started taking our kids to Disney from toddlerhood, because where else is fun for parents when they have a bunch of little kids? You have fun things to do for every age, a wide variety of food that caters to adults and kids and when kids start crying, no one glares at you. We continue visiting because that is a place where everyone has happy memories and can relax and just be "goofy."

We also travel to other places and I can guarantee that my kids have learned about the world, its history, its art and its nature. We can afford to do both.
I will agree, though, with posters who say that the experience has degraded and the money required to have a decent experience is getting out-of-hand. But there is nothing inherent to Disney theme parks that makes it less worthy of vacation.

+1 to all of this. Disney used to be magical. Tnow it feels grossly expensive, the resorts are worn out, and it feels like they’re constantly nickel and diming.

That said, you can still have an amazing vacation if you pony up. We went several times this year (unusual for us but different opportunities presented themselves) and the difference between staying at the four seasons and even a deluxe Disney hotel was vast. Four seasons (since it’s offsite which I found nicer and more relaxing, and has Disney perks like early entry), “less crowded” times and lightening lanes are the way you need to do Disney to make it a magical and enjoyable trip. Just $$$. But amazing with young kids. They are entertained, there’s a ton going on, I can let them be kids and take them to restaurants, etc.

The four seasons isn’t really off-site. It’s right next to the dog boarding place and is technically in Golden Oak.

[Anonymous]

Parents who won’t take their kids to Disney because they only want to go on more sophisticated vacations are selfish. And ironically, often end up raising “Disney adults” who are making up for lost time.

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Anonymous wrote:Parents who won’t take their kids to Disney because they only want to go on more sophisticated vacations are selfish. And ironically, often end up raising “Disney adults” who are making up for lost time.

That's insane! You don't need to sacrifice everything for your kids. I routinely do things for myself and funnel my kids unto something cheaper.
As a parent I should be able to enjoy my life too.
Kids aren't owed a Disney vacation. I tell my kids all the time if they don't like the accommodations they've got a chance to fix it when they're grown and working.

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Anonymous wrote:Imagine thinking it's some sort of brag to post that your kids are so concerned about social status that they'd "die of embarrassment" going to a theme park where they're totally anonymous.

I'm grateful that my kids are comfortable enough in their own skin to enjoy what they like without worrying that their peers will judge them.

Imagine thinking it is some sort of brag to post about how you are a Disney Adult and your teenage boys are turning into Disney Adults too.

Charges.

You’re super sophisticated. We get it. Let us lame losers enjoy Disney without your worthless 2 cents. TIA.

I regret to inform you that I will not.

You are always on these threads talking about how you can go to Disney multiple times per year and ALSO travel internationally...people don't have to choose!

Why didn't everyone else think of that?

It's so tone deaf, you deserve a ribbing every time.

That’s not me. I have never travelled internationally with my family. And we don’t go to Disney multiple times per year.

Imagine that - there’s more than one of us who love Disney!

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Anonymous wrote:Parents who won’t take their kids to Disney because they only want to go on more sophisticated vacations are selfish. And ironically, often end up raising “Disney adults” who are making up for lost time.

Yes, I selfishly choose other vacations over Disney because we can’t afford to do both. They’re not “sophisticated” trips and my kids have a lot of fun. We swim in lakes and explore castle ruins, we eat different foods and hang out at playgrounds. We sit outside at night and the kids run around and play on the piazzas. I like being in other countries and it’s enjoyable for the kids.
My in laws only vacation at Disney and are scared of the rest of the world. They think kids can only like Disney and possibly the beach.

If we had extra funds I would have taken my kids to Disney once, most of my overseas relatives have actually been to Disney World. But we don’t, so we choose what we like.

OP, so sorry it was a bad experience. But you’ve done it, so now you don’t have to do it again.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The allure of Disney only proves people are emotional idiots who think with their emotions. We want and follow what we think is cool and others say is. I mean for all that money you are doing mostly waits or at best enjoying a purely artificial fantasy which is based on characters that your kids may not may not truly care about. They are entertainment characters. You could be learning seeing taking in any other place in the world but yeah, gotta mix in an overpriced overcrowded amusement park. Got it. And this is why DH and I joke that aliens may be out there but they may want earths resources but not to hang with us irrational idiots!!!!

This emotional idiot is giving you the finger.

Proving the point

You’re an a$$hole with a point. Congrats.

[Anonymous]

I’ve never been to Disney and don’t plan on taking my kids ever. Too expensive and I don’t like crowds. My kids are 10 and 13.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never been to Disney and don’t plan on taking my kids ever. Too expensive and I don’t like crowds. My kids are 10 and 13.

And that’s 100% fine!

Take a lesson anti Disney doüchebags - you can state your reasons for not liking it without trying to cut down those who do. It’s not hard.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never been to Disney and don’t plan on taking my kids ever. Too expensive and I don’t like crowds. My kids are 10 and 13.

And that’s 100% fine!

Take a lesson anti Disney doüchebags - you can state your reasons for not liking it without trying to cut down those who do. It’s not hard.

Exactly!

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Anonymous wrote:Just spent 4 days at Disney. Overpriced and very poor experience. It must be an absolute mess for families that don't want to shell out for all the extras. Extras, which are slowly become necessities if you want to actually get on rides at the park.
I told my kids for this kind of money we could have spent a week on my home country and lived like kings!
Rant over

My in laws live in Florida so there was an appeal to stop by. We just did a week there and the horrifically bad food and expenses and so I will not be back.

Where did you eat? Disney has at least one Michelin star restaurant.

NP.

Well, yeah -- but good luck getting reservations. We are going in October and haven't been able to. And fwiw, there are two: Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian and Toledo at Disney Springs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never been to Disney and don’t plan on taking my kids ever. Too expensive and I don’t like crowds. My kids are 10 and 13.

And that’s 100% fine!

Take a lesson anti Disney doüchebags - you can state your reasons for not liking it without trying to cut down those who do. It’s not hard.

Sure! I don’t like Disney because it is full of pathetic Disney Adults with Peter Pan Syndrome.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never been to Disney and don’t plan on taking my kids ever. Too expensive and I don’t like crowds. My kids are 10 and 13.

And that’s 100% fine!

Take a lesson anti Disney doüchebags - you can state your reasons for not liking it without trying to cut down those who do. It’s not hard.

Sure! I don’t like Disney because it is full of pathetic Disney Adults with Peter Pan Syndrome.

Aaah I see what you did there! So clever you are!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just spent 4 days at Disney. Overpriced and very poor experience. It must be an absolute mess for families that don't want to shell out for all the extras. Extras, which are slowly become necessities if you want to actually get on rides at the park.
I told my kids for this kind of money we could have spent a week on my home country and lived like kings!
Rant over

My in laws live in Florida so there was an appeal to stop by. We just did a week there and the horrifically bad food and expenses and so I will not be back.

Where did you eat? Disney has at least one Michelin star restaurant.

NP.

Well, yeah -- but good luck getting reservations. We are going in October and haven't been able to. And fwiw, there are two: Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian and Toledo at Disney Springs.

I listed a lot of excellent restaurants at WDW.

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I am a Disney hater but there is decent, if overpriced, food to be had there. I do resent when my company holds meetings there, because Disney itself is awful and we could be in a real food city like New Orleans.