Do you ever hold off telling others about your love of Disney

Leelo · Aug 18, 2016

I don't hold back. I love what I love and that is part of being me and I don't care if other people don't get it. I live around 7.5 hours driving distance from Disney World so non-Disney lovers are the minority around here. I have found that most people that don't understand being an adult and loving Disney have never actually been to the Disney parks or they have only been involved with Disney related things when children were the focus.

laevson4712 · Aug 23, 2016

I hold back a little at work. I mean if you look at my phone cover you have a pretty good idea that I am interested in Disney. Seems to lessen the surprise when it comes out.

As for family I don't hold back at all. They know that I like what I like and that it doesn't matter what they think at the end of the day. I actually think it has made some of them feel more comfortable with how much they like Disney too. Especially my Mother, Sister, and 2 cousins. My mother and sister's are always wanting to go with us and my cousin is actually planner her bachelorette party for WDW. And lucky for me I married someone that loves Disney almost as much as I do. :love2:

Kelly Anne · Aug 23, 2016

I hold nothing back.... And my family and friends know I love Disney. Even when people ask why and why don't you go somewhere else, you don't have children.... I don't need children to enjoy myself and I will go other places when I want too...

Mickeycrocs · Aug 23, 2016

I work in a hospital so I have Facebook friends who I don't really know but out of common courtesy accept their friend request anyway, posted a picture of my magic bands and one of the girls at my work was trying to explain to me how fast passes work. I just went along with it :rotfl2:

Boomerdog · Aug 28, 2016

Preach it loud and proud!

I think Leelo hit the nail on the head explaining why someone would have a negative reaction to Disneyworld. I've noticed many, who I come across, did not get to go as a child (and hold on to resentment because of this, or maybe just don't have that nostalgic feeling that brings them back to childhood ) or they had a bad time as a child or teenager. Others never had a friend or spouse show them the magic, or they had a bad vacation with young children (or had a friend tell them how much of a nightmare it was with young children). If you don't know how to plan Disney, and utilize everything like Fast Pass, ADR, and know the right places to go, it is easy to become overwhelmed and give up.

Now, this is not true in all cases, but it definitely explains a lot of the haters. The rest are just miserable people who like to bring other people down with them. I mean, why else would you go out of your way to rant and rave about how it is weird that a couple loves and enjoys a vacation together? If that person is worth his/her weight in salt, in regards to their usefulness in your life, they would be happy for you that you have found something that brings joy to your life.

You can not forget there are thousands upon thousands of us who enjoy it, kidless, as adults. There is no shame in understanding the magic of it all. There is no shame in being good at planning a trip ahead, hitting all of the fun spots, and knowing where and when to be certain places.

My fiancé and I talk about it with confidence. And that helps us find the countless other people who feel the same way. It always amazes me how many of us adult Disney goers there are! And then I know which haters to avoid

Some people are willing to listen to why we enjoy it so much, even if they have not experienced themselves. And being so passionate about it, I do a good job of explaining to them how 2 adults could possibly have the time of their lives in Disneyworld.

Speaking of my Fiancé, she is currently wearing a temporary Mickey shaped engagement ring. And she gets compliments on it constantly! It is the little things in life. As long as it makes you happy, that is all that matters. Never let those that are snarky take that happiness away.

Danielly103 · Aug 29, 2016

This made me laugh because I do the same thing...whenever I start a new job I feel like I have to break the news slowly...maybe say I'm going to Florida...but then eventually I just come out with it...plus I tend to have lots of Disney merch with me at all times so they'll find out eventually...haha

BudgieMama · Aug 30, 2016

I hold back now. We're just back from our second trip to WDW and both myself and my husband were sharing memory maker photos during the trip. We got horrible messages from a school "friend" of my husband telling us we shouldn't be there without children, that we were too old, it wasn't for adults and we should get on with having kids because hubby is nearly 40.

We don't have children for a variety of reasons. Those reasons are none of her business. She also doesn't know us well enough to know we are childfree by choice, not childfree by chance (I have lots of friends with fertility issues who would love to be parents and are heartbroken by their inability to conceive).

We think WDW is a wonderful place for adults and have huge amounts of fun. But I was very hurt by her comments and will be significantly more selective about who I share with and what I share.

D23AK · Aug 30, 2016

BudgieMama said:
I hold back now. We're just back from our second trip to WDW and both myself and my husband were sharing memory maker photos during the trip. We got horrible messages from a school "friend" of my husband telling us we shouldn't be there without children, that we were too old, it wasn't for adults and we should get on with having kids because hubby is nearly 40.

We don't have children for a variety of reasons. Those reasons are none of her business. She also doesn't know us well enough to know we are childfree by choice, not childfree by chance (I have lots of friends with fertility issues who would love to be parents and are heartbroken by their inability to conceive).

We think WDW is a wonderful place for adults and have huge amounts of fun. But I was very hurt by her comments and will be significantly more selective about who I share with and what I share.

So sorry to hear about the unpleasant comments - clearly not a real "friend". Like others here I often default to saying "I'm visiting Florida" when talking to some folks at work. In some of the circles I deal with at work it seems almost required to disapprove of adults traveling to Disney, or any theme park for that matter, without children. Frankly it's none of their business anyway and I wouldn't be friends with them on Facebook.

We were visiting last October and staying at the Swan Hotel which I love, in part, because there does seem to be more of an adult crowd. Anyway, we were sitting at the bar and struck up a conversation with a guy who was there for a conference and he was saying he felt strange and sort of guilty being at Disney without his kids. He was asking why we were there - I replied simply for a vacation for the two of us - he said, I can't imagine coming here for vacation without kids. My response was - I can't imagine coming here with kids! He later apologized. Looking forward to our next trip in about a year with 3 adults and no kids!

CinderALLIE · Aug 31, 2016

I don't hold back at all. I love Disney and not ashamed of my passion. Why pretend to be someone I'm not? They cant handle it, then that is their problem LOL

rosysubmarine · Aug 31, 2016

My family (especially my mom) makes snide comments all the time about how that's all I talk about and "what will you do when your vacation is over?" and stuff like that.

But just a few minutes ago I got a reaction from a complete stranger! We were riding in an elevator and she leaned over and said, "Oh, what's that pin you're wearing?" I told her that it was a nesting doll pin of Elsa from Frozen. She said, "Oh, that's so cute..." Then she paused and went. "So, you're a Disney fan..." I looked over at her and saw that she was staring at my purse (a WDW D&B that was a present, I absolutely love it). Her lip was literally curled. Her voice was pleasant but she looked so disgusted.

I didn't even realize I was wearing both a Disney pin and had a Disney purse. It had never crossed my mind, or thought about how that might be "too much".

I sort of shrank and told her that I was getting ready for a trip in a few weeks, so that's why. :confused3

I wish I didn't have to use a vacation as an excuse to display something I love, or my niece (which I do a lot-- "oh, my niece got it for me" "oh, my niece and I love pin trading" "oh, my niece loves Disney").

I need to build confidence, ahahaha.

jetdoctor · Aug 31, 2016

Yeah. I am a 40 year old Male Aircraft technician. The guys @ work would never "let it go". Plus working @ MCO doesn't help my cause. But you can't please everyone.

bryanb · Sep 1, 2016

rosysubmarine said:
My family (especially my mom) makes snide comments all the time about how that's all I talk about and "what will you do when your vacation is over?" and stuff like that.

But just a few minutes ago I got a reaction from a complete stranger! We were riding in an elevator and she leaned over and said, "Oh, what's that pin you're wearing?" I told her that it was a nesting doll pin of Elsa from Frozen. She said, "Oh, that's so cute..." Then she paused and went. "So, you're a Disney fan..." I looked over at her and saw that she was staring at my purse (a WDW D&B that was a present, I absolutely love it). Her lip was literally curled. Her voice was pleasant but she looked so disgusted.

I didn't even realize I was wearing both a Disney pin and had a Disney purse. It had never crossed my mind, or thought about how that might be "too much".

I sort of shrank and told her that I was getting ready for a trip in a few weeks, so that's why.

I wish I didn't have to use a vacation as an excuse to display something I love, or my niece (which I do a lot-- "oh, my niece got it for me" "oh, my niece and I love pin trading" "oh, my niece loves Disney").

I need to build confidence, ahahaha.

Sorry you got that reaction, but you're in good company! This is what Disboards is for. You're with your people here!

goofyernmost · Sep 1, 2016

I used to hold back, but, I don't any longer. It started 15 years ago after I got divorced. When going out with someone, the talk would eventually turn to what our hobbies were and what we enjoyed doing. My biggest was the Disney Parks. I've only been to three... Disneyland (1), WDW (44) and Paris Disneyland (1). Everything would be going along well until that subject came up and then I would be looked at like I had three heads. Just for reference, I am 68 years old, father of two girls, Grandfather to two boys and two girls. Retired. Women my age just don't seem to have the same thought pattern that I do. I guess they are more mature or something, but, the thought of a man my age that enjoys a Disney theme park, especially solo, seems weird to them.

So now, instead of wasting time, energy and money to develop a relationship only to have it end because of my "childlike" behavior, one of the first things I talk about is Disney. I have other interests as well, for example, I recently took a 30 day trip to France, Italy and parts of Spain followed by a transatlantic cruise back to Florida. Only one day of that was spent in Disneyland Paris, so it's not an obsession. I'd just like to put it out there that I do not want to think that I cannot enjoy Disney as long as I'm healthy enough to do so, because, it seems "odd" that a man my age might get enjoyment out of that. If anyone that I have a relationship with cannot deal with that, then I am to old to care about pursuing it. I don't have all that much time to throw away anymore.

Boomerdog · Sep 2, 2016

My brother says to me, you go to Disneyworld and I'll go to adult Disneyworld: Vegas. Haha. I'll take Disneyworld, thank you very much.

Tigger28 · Sep 4, 2016

People I work with know my love of Disney World and I can talk about different rides and restaurants there all the time. However other people I do have to justify why we enjoy going so much. I tell them how there is always something different to do and see. I especially think its ironic that they ask why do you go so much, when the person asking the question has never even been. I tell them if you went you would understand and also fall in love with it.

Pmlocke · Sep 9, 2016

NO. I mean, I don't corner perfect strangers and start telling them about my "facination" for WDW, but when the topic of travel, vacations, fun places to visit, etc. comes up, I always speak up about my love for Disney. What I really like is when people say "You're going back there again" so I have to remind them that they take a trip to Vegas every year or go to their cottage ten times a year. I also like to allay the fears that Disney costs too much for them to go. I have helped many achieve their dream of visiting WDW by showing them how to get deals, when to make reservations, etc.

Disney_Alli · Sep 10, 2016

TheDisneyNurse said:
When I was a teenager, yes (Teens are mean... Sadly) Now? Not at all! I've made many of friends by discussing my love of Disney. If the tattoos don't give it away, I will happily discuss

I totally get you on the tattoo front I have 5 Disney tattoos including one on my foot (and given my other obsession with heels my foot tattoo is on display a lot) so my love for Disney (and my love for shoes) tend to come up early and often.

karly05 · Sep 10, 2016

I hold back almost everything - I'm a ridiculously private person. But I am open with my workmates about my WDW trips, and no one gives me a hard time. I even text or share pictures with some folks. Even people who don't know much about me learn pretty quickly that I'm a Disney-head.

cdndisneymum · Sep 10, 2016

I NEVER hold back my love for all things Disney :smickey:

....it is impossible (for me).

grumpysteelman · Sep 14, 2016

Absolutely not. I've only found a scant few people that had any kind of negative reaction. Many people have been quite surprised, but my love of Disney matches my youthful exuberance.

Do you ever hold off telling others about your love of Disney

Never grow up. It's a trap!

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