Why do people look down at Disney?

[Anonymous]

I feel like some people look down at people who vacation at Disney?

Before I had kids, we traveled the world. I admit that I looked down at some co-workers who seemed to only travel to Florida and the Caribbean. Now that I have 2 young kids, we often vacation in Florida and the Caribbean. We have done an Orlando trip every year since my kid was 3yo. It's just so easy to do the 2 hour flight. When my younger child is 5, we plan to start doing trips to Europe and Asia but for now, we will stick to our FL and Caribbean vacations including our annual trip to Orlando.

Why do people look down at Disney?

[Anonymous]

Because people like to look down on things so that they can feel sophisticated and superior.

I don't plan on taking my kids until they are a little older but I have no problem with the concept. It's fun for kids. I personally like Epcot.

It's expensive. So is skiing. So is going to Europe. Who cares. People just like to judge.

[Anonymous]

Who looks down on Disney? It's the happiest place on Earth.

[Anonymous]

Because it's all advertising. "Happiest place on earth" is marketing. You are celebrating movie characters. It's basically like taking a vacation at McDonalds World.

[Anonymous]

Because is a massively expensive to-do and doesn't have any sort of organic, real, grounded, grass-roots culture about it. That being said, I took my kids to Disney last September when it was incidentally convenient and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience (hint: Go the first or second week of September when all responsible parents have their kids in school--no lines!). We also brought our own snacks, bought the kids ONE treat each, and stayed for free at my parents' place. So I didn't feel so... so... whatever that feeling is that comes after you spend $$$$ on a truck load of Twinkies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who looks down on Disney? It's the happiest place on Earth.

+1

[Anonymous]

It's very sterile, but kids love it. They also put a premium on safety and putting the guest experience first. It's. It the worst kind of vacation for smaller children, especially if they're not the savants discussing Shakespearean meter at the age of three.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, that's "it's not the worst kind of vacation..."

[Anonymous]

I dunno. There's honestly no place I love more. I love the silliness and fun of the whole experience. It requires a bit of planning and strategy to avoid the miserableness of crowds, but totally worth it IMO.
That being said, I still feel like I need to hide where we're going on vacation... I've outright lied to people about it.

[Anonymous]

Well, you used to do the same thing OP. Why did you look down on people who went to Disney?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, you used to do the same thing OP. Why did you look down on people who went to Disney?

AND THERE IT IS! Well done, PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Because it's all advertising. "Happiest place on earth" is marketing. You are celebrating movie characters. It's basically like taking a vacation at McDonalds World.

Your analogy is a little flawed. Yes, Disney and McDonalds are aces at marketing, but you've missed the point of the appeal of the movies vs. a happy meal.

Bottom line, OP, who cares what other people think? You and your family enjoy your trips. More power to you.

[Anonymous]

I love Disney and go for 1 week each year. Best week of the year if you ask me.

[Anonymous]

Because it is artificial and empty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, you used to do the same thing OP. Why did you look down on people who went to Disney?

It's a small world after all.

And a smile means friendship to everyone.