Originally Posted By CMDad What do you tell people when they say to you "You are going back to Disneyland or Disney World ... AGAIN?" If you are a frequent guest, as I and my family are, I am sure you have heard that question more than once. ttp://marksdarkthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/05/youre-going-where.html
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Our closest family and friends kind of understand now. They sort of "get" that "Disneyland" is a resort after I've shown them pictures of DTD, the different hotels and have tried to explain DCA. I also throw in all the various off site things we might do. THEN they get it. "Just" going to Disneyland doesn't make sense in their minds When other people ask "where are you going?" I say Los Angeles or LA area
Originally Posted By darcy-becker The people I know at work aren't exactly surprised seeing as I have 3 Mickeys, 3 Minnies, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy, Chip and Dale, a pair of Mouse Ears, 2 Disney Calendars, and 2 Disney mugs displayed on my desk.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Every three-day weekend or long break, people ask me if I'm going to Disneyland. If I say no, they ask why not. When I told people I wasn't renewing my APs next year so we could go to Hawaii, they were shocked...
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 It varies. There a few people whose response is "Why?" because they totally do not get it at all. There are a couple of people who smile and shake their heads. I have two cousins who are also really into Disney and their responses are usually "No fair!!! I am not going until...," which is also my response whenever they announce their trips. My sister likes to tease me (in a nice way) and says something along the lines of "you are such a cute little Disney geek" or "are you sure you are older than me...you sure don't act like it." Most people who know me get that it is just my thing though.
Originally Posted By CMDad I used to get that a lot, but in recent years - especially since my daughter started working there - it really doesn't happen any more.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: It's really no one's business how any of us choose to spend our time. Do we go around acting as though we're supposed to police THEIR particular choices in Life? If not, then no one has the right to police our choice to go to the Happiest Places on Earth! ORGOCH: I like's goin' frog huntin' most, my own dang self. Anybody got a problem with that?!?!? If'n so, I'll HEX 'em!!! ORWEN: I think modern society has gotten way too familiar with others and shouldn't be so nosey or manipulative when it comes to telling others how to live their lives. Live and let live is my motto. Besides, sports fans don't seem to be ridiculed nearly so much when they're being so involved with their games. Sometimes it seems like it's mostly Disney fans who get ridiculed for being into Disney. That's just not fair!
Originally Posted By berol They're welcome to criticize my entertainment choices as I'm welcome to ignore them. I'm not gonna have their problem become my problem.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: That's a very good attitude to have, berol, duckling. Sometimes it's difficult to let the opinions of other's roll off a duckling's back like water. It takes a certain amount of practice to get to that point. It's too bad we live in a world where the opinions of others can often lead to hurt feelings.
Originally Posted By danyoung I pretty much expect the reaction from others when I announce that I'm going to WDW or DL again. I just chalk it up to the fact that they've never been, and until they do they will never understand. If anyone asks for a little more detail I try to explain just that to them, that a Disney park is so much more than just rides. It's great food, incredible atmosphere, and all that stuff.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: That's very true. ORGOCH: Glad ya reminded us, berol. If there's one thing I keep tellin' my big, fat sister, Orwen, it's that she's responsible fer her own dang faults and the like-- (Sounds of smackings and whackings followed by moans and groans...) ORWEN: There you are, old biddy! I don't mind being responsible for your pain just now...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I rapidly got to the point where I just didn't care. Many at the University with Masters and PhD degrees really looked down on Disney Parks as though they weren't sophisticated enough for them. Oh well, that was their loss not mine. There would be no way to argue with them so I didn't bother.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle When I can get away with it, I just say I'm going to LA. 99% of the time people ask further questions and since I don't want to outright lie, I'll tell them! Most people just react by smiling and shaking their heads. Only a couple of people are really negative about it, and I just figure that's because they're secretly unhappy It doesn't bother me when people are weirded out by it. Most of my cousins and some of my friends are married with babies and they're just jealous that I can get overseas as often as I do!
Originally Posted By Colin Yes, it's strange how people will ridicule someone for going to DL every year, but it's perfectly acceptable for someone to go to Vegas/Hawaii/camping/etc. every year. I know people who do the same thing every year, but when they find out I'm going back to DL, I get the usual response "Weren't you just there? Why would you go again?"
Originally Posted By bravebrother Everyone expects me to go, all they ask now is when im going and for how long.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Yes, it's strange how people will ridicule someone for going to DL every year, but it's perfectly acceptable for someone to go to Vegas/Hawaii/camping/etc. every year.<< Especially when you consider that Vegas is basically a sexed up Disneyland with booze and gambling.
Originally Posted By chickapin When I'm asked that my standard response is, "it's cheaper than therapy."
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle When I get the "...AGAIN?!?" comment I simply respond, "Jealous?" That usually shuts them up.
