Anonymous
01/01/2026 10:24
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP we have been on 4 Disney Cruises when our son was between 2 and 12. We all had a great time.
The ships were beautiful, the service was top notch, and the themed dining was creative and engaging.
My son enjoyed the kids clubs, the movie theater and the private island. We enjoyed the adults only areas when he was there.
It's was so nice to be in a setting where kids were catered to so parents could enjoy themselves.
OP have fun!
How was it for younger ages, 2-4? Our daughter will be just turning 2 next October and I think we need to wait another year. She also has food allergies we are attempting OIT for so hoping she would be less reactive to CC or accidental ingestion if we reach a substantial daily dose by then. Anyways just wondering if you thought it was harder to navigate under 4/5 or if it was still worth it. We have a large age gap so at 3, our eldest would be almost 9.
See the other thread on Disney cruise for toddlers. We took our grandsons ages 3 and 1 this past June to Alaska and they had a great time. I think Disney would handle allergies really well. You keep the same table staff each night, so once you have established the issue, they will be on top of it. For us, the young ages of the kids were the reason that we did this trip. Disney accommodates and thrills young kids.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 16:35
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP we have been on 4 Disney Cruises when our son was between 2 and 12. We all had a great time.
The ships were beautiful, the service was top notch, and the themed dining was creative and engaging.
My son enjoyed the kids clubs, the movie theater and the private island. We enjoyed the adults only areas when he was there.
It's was so nice to be in a setting where kids were catered to so parents could enjoy themselves.
OP have fun!
How was it for younger ages, 2-4? Our daughter will be just turning 2 next October and I think we need to wait another year. She also has food allergies we are attempting OIT for so hoping she would be less reactive to CC or accidental ingestion if we reach a substantial daily dose by then. Anyways just wondering if you thought it was harder to navigate under 4/5 or if it was still worth it. We have a large age gap so at 3, our eldest would be almost 9.
DP but I cruise with Disney because my daughter’s allergist recommended them. They are **amazing** with food allergies.
Having said that, your daughter would only be able to go to the paid hourly nursery for another year. If thats a big enough “break” for you— GO!!
Anonymous
12/31/2025 16:32
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
They are secretly worried their kids would love it and they would have to admit they had it all wrong.
No. They’re secretly worried their kids would love it and they would get sucked into going to the real Disney world. And then they might have to admit that they love that too. Well maybe “love” is a strong word, but you get the idea!
Anonymous
12/31/2025 16:12
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
The Disney cruise fans were quick to point out how expensive they are. It's all luxury consumption just different teams.
Well yes. However I’ve found the Disney people are much more polite and less likely to scoff at my trip to Laos or Jordan or Patagonia or wherever then the anti-Disney people are my trip to Disney, Myrtle Beach, or Pigeon Forge.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 15:47
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:OP we have been on 4 Disney Cruises when our son was between 2 and 12. We all had a great time.
The ships were beautiful, the service was top notch, and the themed dining was creative and engaging.
My son enjoyed the kids clubs, the movie theater and the private island. We enjoyed the adults only areas when he was there.
It's was so nice to be in a setting where kids were catered to so parents could enjoy themselves.
OP have fun!
How was it for younger ages, 2-4? Our daughter will be just turning 2 next October and I think we need to wait another year. She also has food allergies we are attempting OIT for so hoping she would be less reactive to CC or accidental ingestion if we reach a substantial daily dose by then. Anyways just wondering if you thought it was harder to navigate under 4/5 or if it was still worth it. We have a large age gap so at 3, our eldest would be almost 9.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 13:24
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
The Disney cruise fans were quick to point out how expensive they are. It's all luxury consumption just different teams.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 13:19
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
They are secretly worried their kids would love it and they would have to admit they had it all wrong.
Not their kids! Their kids love European museums and skiing. Their kids would never! They don't even know Mickey Mouse since they have no TV or screens, and aren't allowed near the poors.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 13:18
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
It's this. A high carbon footprint is fine as long as it's somewhere they want to brag about.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 13:09
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
They are secretly worried their kids would love it and they would have to admit they had it all wrong.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 12:33
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I also think it’s a bit generational.
Anonymous
12/31/2025 11:49
Subject: Turns out, people have very strong reactions to Disney cruises
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’d never, but I’d also never express that to you. Enjoy your vacation and ignore the travel snobs.
My mother totally would. She complained about having to be at Disney while I was a child and we were there. Ugh.
I love Disney but there's a certain very anti-Disney crowd. They are often very anti-consumerist and also party poopers.
The ones I know aren’t anti consumerist at all. They just see Disney as “low brow” and beneath them.
+1 The vibe of the Disney haters I know is the opposite of anticonsumerist. It's "luxury consumption or nothing," more like someone with a Celine bag scoffing at a person excited to have a Coach bag. The hatred of Disney is supposed to convey that they're far too sophisticated to enjoy simple pleasures. They'll also mock people who go to Iceland or Croatia or anywhere they think too many people have been to already. They're annoying and exhausting and a benefit of Disney cruises is that they're not likely to be filled with people like this.