Is Disney addictive?

[Anonymous]

There’s a reason it’s coined the Most Magical place and why people come from all over the world. It’s so connected. The Imagineers dreamed up concepts and made them happen. Each ride, each hotel, every restaurant has so much fun and adventure. You don’t have to drive once you get there. They provide the transportation network. It’s just SO easy and relaxing. People are so nice there because everyone’s in a good mood and family oriented.

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Anonymous wrote:Lol, this post is timely for me right now.

I went with DH last October for the first time. I had never been as a kid, and considered a kind of unsophisticated thing that I wouldn't be interested in -- so I made it past 50 having never been. Finally curiosity got the best of me, and we booked a long weekend to stay at the Poly, and go to Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Figured it would be our only trip to Disney, life is short and there are so many places to go, right?

Well, we are headed back in May, lol. It hasn't even been a year. We are staying at Port Orleans French Quarter this time and going to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

I think a big part of the attraction for us is that it is so easy to get to Florida.

Same. It's warm; it's safe; customer service is good; the resorts are very well kept; and the food is delicious if you're willing to pony up some $$$ for the nicer restaurants. There are specialty tours and other activities for adults if you want to do something different than attractions all day long. We enjoy it best when our grandkids are with us, but it's a nice vacation if you are looking for something domestic and fun. For the Disney-haters who will label us idiots: we both have graduate degrees, IQs in the 140's, professional jobs and are well traveled (domestically & abroad). It's okay to lighten up sometimes and enjoy oneself. It doesn't have to mean you are trashy or dumber than dirt.

[Anonymous]

I grew up and live near Disneyland and went fairly often growing up, and took my kids who are grown now. I always liked it but I haven’t been in probably 25 years. That said, I know so many people who have passes and go all the time. They come from all walks of life and sometimes I’m surprised by the people who are really into Disney, like hipsters, really educated or really powerful in their jobs. My sister in law would go often to walk with her stroller. I was just talking to a former colleague who took off a workday to go with her husband. A lot of people go often and are really into it. So, yes, I would say it’s something like addictive or truly loved by a lot of people. Others I know have gone on the cruises, to other parks, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Went once to Disney, did not have a good time, was not fun, and never ever going back.

For us, other parks (e.g., Busch Gardens anywhere, Legoland anywhere) were much more fun, had better food, etc.

YMMV.

I went to Legoland CA once and it was so underwhelming compared to Disney, but I do think Universal is much better than Disney and would rather go there. At this point Disney is about nostalgia for the grown-ups in my family, as my kids (5 and 7) really aren't that into the brand or characters. They would probably love Galaxy's Edge though.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like there is a deeply polarizing thread connecting:
Disney travel
The Villages
The Four Seasons
Cruise ships
The Cheesecake Factory
Stanley Cups
Veronica Beard blazers
Gender reveals
Golf Communities
The Wharf
The Rockville versions of The Wharf
Family photoshoots

None of these things are bad per se. The connecting thing is like a drug or medication or sugar. Some people think it’s addictive and corrosive and they train themselves to resist it. Some people think it’s terrific and they’re willing to stand in line and overlook being treated like cattle to coo over towels shaped like animals. I don’t think either response is “wrong” or “right” it’s just a thing we all encounter as humans in the age of plenty and capitalism, and as potentially harmful products go it is pretty benign.

They're all basic undertakings. For conformists. We Gen Xers are generally not fans of the unexamined conformist lives. I've done Disney and family photoshoots. Those two are the lesser of the evils on the list, per me.

Lol I’m can’t wait to hear about your examined non-basic and nonconformist lifestyle. Did you drag your kids to London or the Inca Trail?

DP. But London is about as basic as you can get if leaving the States.

DP. I though that was the point.