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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is very impressive that Disney seems to have created something that is so incredibly appealing to some people. I went once as a child and enjoyed it, and took my kids once when they were younger, and we liked it, but none of us has any desire to go again. What for? We had a good time, but we did the rides and saw the shows and why would we do those again? But it’s clear that many many people do want to keep going back, and I wonder what people see that I don’t. [/quote]

For me, growing up in Florida in the 70s, it was a place of total joy. It was colorful and fun. I often went with student groups so me and my friends were off on our own, exploring and joking around. Waiting in lines wasn't a hardship because we were together and free for the day. And the rides and shows always sparked my imagination.

As a parent I have loved it because your child is always welcome and Disney puts them on a pedestal. From the Baby Centers to the kids menus to the characters that comfort crying kids, you don't have worry about being out of place. They also are very accommodating with allergies.

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I am another native Floridian -I, too, grew up going many times a year.  I am lucky that my parents still live there so we choose a down time (January - mid week) and swoop into the Magic Kingdom for the day - we get there at 11:00 and stay until closing and work the park strategically.  It's been a fun, low stakes way to do it. Though the Lightning Lane stinks - we go to Disney to enjoy with our kids, not to spend the day looking at our phones.  This is a mis-step for sure.  I can't imagine spending the kind of money people do now for this experience, though.  As much as I love it and it's nostalgic, it's not worth a week of lines and $8k.  [/quote]

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