Originally Posted By JazzCat I just found out two of my co-workers dislike Disneyland and prefer Six-Flags much more. How do I bring them over to the light side and tell them to forsake the dark side?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo You will never do it I am afraid. No use wasting your effort. Could be worse, my dad and brothers hate Disneyland so much it is a taboo subject. My mom hates the degredation and tooning of the parks, so much so, she will never go again.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac A buddy of mine prefers Six Flags over Disneyland because he loves the thrill rides and can't stand the dark, slow rides. So basically he says he goes to Disneyland, goes on Space, Splash, Big Thunder, and Matterhorn and is bored the rest of the day. Also, a friend's dad refuses to go to Disneyland anymore because of the way they do crowd control. I was with them and we were trying to get to Splash just after a showing of Fantasmic! and the CMs wouldn't let us move. He got really mad about it and complained to city hall. He says he understands the CMs are just doing their jobs but he would rather stay home and not deal with it.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy there is no hope, "those" people do not have it within. They will never be able to walk down Main St and see anything other then a bunch of buildings, or finding the thrill of taking flight on a pirate ship flying over Neverland. They think you only need 1 day in the park to do everything. All E ticket rides of course, why waste time on a little kid ride like Dumbo. They are afraid to bring out that 5 yr old inside of them so they avoid Disneyland. But just think- because of "those" people are at Six Flags the park is more enjoyable for us =)
Originally Posted By kari12177 All my in laws dont like DL, like 20 of them. Whenever we go to DL-every year-they always ask why. And I always say "You'll never know because you have no IMAGINATION" Me and my husband and son are big dreamers so we love it. His familys way too high strung.
Originally Posted By JazzCat Boy Kari do I know how you feel! My DH's parents are notorious for belittling our enjoyment of Disneyland. I actually know I can't change anyone's mind~it's good taste compared with bad taste! ;p
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains My husband does not enjoy the parks at all - he is fine with never going, but will go every few years or so.. But on the upside he lets me go with or without all the kids pretty much whenever I want... It has become a running joke with DH and his workmates -- So is the wife home this weekend - or whens the next trip... funny though when people are planning their trips they are sure happy to call me and ask me stuff...
Originally Posted By Ursula You know what, I don't really care if others dislike Disneyland. It means nothing to me either way. I'm not offended just as I hope I don't offend others by being a fan of Walt Disney. I had a friend at work who hates DL so much, they were afraid to tell me. When they finally did, my response was something like, "Did you think I would try to convince you otherwise?" and to my great shock, they said yes. I explained that I was just a fan of Disney, not some religous nut! It would be like me telling someone they were wrong to like the color green.
Originally Posted By LadyKluck You know I mostly agree with Ursula, the only one that really bothers me is my mom not wanting to go. She likes Disney, heck she's the reason I like it but she wants NOTHING to do with the parks. I mean I know she really doesn't like crowds and I understand that, but we keep inviting her to come along for our trip at Christmas, a golden opportunity to see her grandbabies in Disneyland and she wants nothing to do with it. It makes me kinda sad that she doesn't want to participate. I do see her point of view because I know her, I mean she's my mom, but still - I really wish she'd just give it a try once and THEN decide if it's as horrible as she's decided it is in her head.
Originally Posted By llanatoye LadyKluck, how old is your Mom? I remember my mom getting to a place in her head as she got older and she just couldn't understand why in the world I would want to go...........anywhere. I think that she just felt safe at home and wanted the people she loved to be there with her but it was tough trying to explain to her that I would be on vacation somewhere.
Originally Posted By Disneyland55 Ursula - Green is the devil! Everyone else - Man, I thought I was the only one who dealt with people who don't like DL, or make fun of me for going! It has always made me sad, but I care less and less all the time. To everyone'e point, fewer people in the parks when I am there! Although fewer isn't better from all aspects (money), it makes the trip nice.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains LadyKluck - it is better to respect her decision to not go... Let her enjoy it through the pictures or videos... It is better than convincing her to go and her not having fun and possibly ruining your trip!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ You know, it's like dealing with those people who don't believe in Santa... Jeesh.. I mean, come on, we're grown ups here.
Originally Posted By liveforvacations I am always surprised when people say they don't like Disneyland since I love it so much and then I realize that here is a lot of things other people love that I just don't get. Fishing is one of the things that comes to mind. I cannot understand what is enjoyable about fishing??? In my opinion, you either feel the magic in Disneyland or you don't-I think it is that simple! Our friends went recently and the wife was so excited about going and her husband had no interest in the trip She enjoyed herself but it was him that came back enthralled with Disneyland and was already planning the next trip! He got it! The only thing that bothers me about people who don't love Disney is when they feel the need to criticize and belittle the fact that I love Disneyland. What do they care what I do on my vacation???
Originally Posted By DAR I don't like Disneyland. I don't hate it either. I've never been there so I can't really form an opinion. But I find it hard to believe that a Six Flags park would be better. Unless it offered girls in bikinis, 1 million dollars for every ride you did and more girls in bikinis.
Originally Posted By mele <<Unless it offered girls in bikinis, 1 million dollars for every ride you did and more girls in bikinis.>> If you're expecting DL to be better than this...you're in for a disappointment. LOL
