Do you ever get made fun of . . . or even bullied . . . about going to Disney World so much?

[Mickey of the Villages]

My wife and I love Disney World - probably even more than our two boys (14 and 11). We are in our very late (very very late) 40s and have been many many times (just like most of the folks reading this). When we had money we stayed at the GF and when we didn't we stayed off campus. We've been on a number of cruises too. Last year we bought DVC. Now it seems like we are going even more then ever before.

We are very fortunate to be able to afford all this fun and we understand that this is our hobby (and our escape).

For years people have made fun of us for going to Disney World so much. Mostly family and almost always its gentle ribbing (they love it too). We don't bring up Disney World and don't brag to others about going but it does come up from time to time and I have noticed that folks are making more fun of it and even eye-rolling and "there he goes to Disney again." I could care less what others do with their free time: Nascar, college football, politics, quilting.

I wonder if others have experienced this.

 

[Ben E N]

I get comments at work all the time, such as "what are you doing over break, going to Disney again?", but I know that it comes from a place of jealousy, so I don't let it bother me much.
It would be harder to tolerate if it came from family. Luckily, they enjoyed us treating them to DVC so much that they bought in themselves.

 

[Mickey of the Villages]

I get comments at work all the time, such as "what are you doing over break, going to Disney again?", but I know that it comes from a place of jealousy, so I don't let it bother me much.
It would be harder to tolerate if it came from family. Luckily, they enjoyed us treating them to DVC so much that they bought in themselves.

Yes, it is mostly a work thing. I never bring up where I'm going on vacation (I mean who cares where I'm going). If I'm asked though I'll say. That's when the eye-rolling happens. And usually it is from someone that spends every weekend there's a home game at their alma mater tailgating and going to the game. For some reason this is normal (even when done for years and years and years) but Disney World is crazy and expensive. ???

 

[BillPA]

Never hear any comments, other than can I set them up with a place to stay.

 

[MinBz]

I’m in my 40s too and love Disney. My parents (in their late 60s) would always get on to me for going to WDW every year (sometimes go to WDW twice a year) ... they tell me there’s better places to visit. I just ignored them. I’ve visited a lot of places in the world already and Disney is a love that can’t be explained. My brother would give me a hard time too but not as bad as my parents. Well, this past December my parents, along with my brother’s family came with us (Party of 9) and now my parents are Disney addicts too! My retired parents are now planning Disney trips for just the 2 of them. I want to go but have to work!!!!!

 

[Pyotr]

My office has 3 other people who are in to Disney, just not as crazy as I am. Sometimes I go in depth on a topic, and they just give me a blank stare back.

 

[Miffy]

I don't get direct hits, but I hear things like Disney is for kids--I'd rather go to Vegas. I went to Disney when the kids were little and I'd never go back. I don't get it--what is there to do there? Four parks? Really? Oh, you mean that Harry Potter thing.

I don't comment. I mean, what can you say? Love means never having to justify yourself...and I love Disney!

 

[becauseimnew]

My friend used to make fun of me, then I pointed out that her and her family vacation in the same place too, heck they get the same rental house. And the beach doesn’t add any new attractions.

When they ask if we are going to Disney again I always say: yes, and I LOVE it. You should join us! It’s so much fun.

 

[Ben E N]

The hardest piece for me is that people know that I like Disney World so much, so they mention it to me when they are going. They then explain their plan, and I want to chime in with what they are doing "wrong", such as not buying tickets until they get there, but also do not want to be the Disney know it all. Then, if they end up having a bad time, they relay that to me, even though it was because they didn't prepare correctly.
This spring break, I have a boss who is planning on just showing up at Galaxy's Edge and spending the day there. I have tried to hint to him that this won't work, and that he needs to plan ahead, but I can't stop him and say "your plan won't work!" for fear of making him feel dumb. It puts me in an uncomfortable middle position where he expects me to help him, but also doesn't want to listen to any advice.

 

[Best Aunt]

What I think is interesting is that many families will go to the Adirondacks every year, or go to the same beach every year... but they turn around and make comments about people who go to Disney World more than once.

 

[TraderSamWDW]

What I think is interesting is that many families will go to the Adirondacks every year, or go to the same beach every year... but they turn around and make comments about people who go to Disney World more than once.

Exactly. The "Been there done that" applies to Disney, but not to a beach - which is probably the same as it was the year before.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Luckily I come from a very Disney family (my parents are also DVC) and we went every year with extended family when I was growing up so I don’t get any ribbing from family but I do hear it a lot from friends and colleagues. They can’t fathom that we choose to go there each year. I get a lot of “I bet you can’t wait til the kids are older so you can stop going” and “don’t you want an adult vacation?” Or some variation of “why do you go so often” or “I can’t believe anyone would spend that much money to go to a kids park”. When we first bought into DVC I was so excited, but all I heard was “boy you were duped”. But I just take it all in stride because I really don’t care what they think. I don’t police other people’s vacations and I do t get why everyone thinks it’s acceptable to do so when it comes to Disney. I think some of it is jealousy and some of it is just not understanding what WDW is all about. Either way I’m happy with my vacation choices and that’s all that matters.

 

[Melissa55]

My friend group is definitely all over the place. I’m in my early 30s. I have some friends who have been going to Disney regularly their entire lives so they get it, and other friends whose worst nightmares are going to Disney, and of course friends in between (like “I went once in high school” or “I’d like to go but can’t afford it”).

The people who tease me, I just tell them they’re missing out. The friends who get it tend to ask me if I “need” anything while they’re there since we go at different times of the year (the answer is usually “yes, these new Minnie ears.”)

 

[dclpluto]

They are just jealous.

 

[bakerworld]

Yes. Now I just say I'm going to Florida. If someone gets pushy I remark on where they go repeatedly. I've gotten use to it

 

[TraderSamWDW]

The important thing it to tell such people that they are smart to say away.
Please, push people away - The parks are crowded enough!

"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice."
-Steve Jobs

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I don’t consider any of that bullying. Just a nit pick on that terminology being used far too commonly.

But sure, it happens, just as I might do a “going to the lake again?” Lakes are ok but not my thing just as Disney isn’t for everyone either. Might be better if more people thought that it wasn’t for them.

 

[Sandisw]

Proudly announce it every time! Everyone knows how much I love it and sure, the comments happen, but all in good fun!

 

[GoofyDad1970]

They're jelly!

 

[TheR3dH3ad]

Definitely! I get the eye roll from people at work, especially since my husband and I are AWOKs. Glad you have found something that makes you happy! I have found that people actually envy you that happiness, so hang in there and don't let anyone get you down.