re: What's with the Disney World Obsession?

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They get their heads filled w enuf fake crap from their cellphones and the web

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Says the person who is posting in a web forum.

At what point do you put your foot down and say enough with the Mickey Mouse bullshite, let's go somewhere else for the anniversary?

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11 pages ...

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And not a single post saying Disney is the end all be all of vacations. Just people explaining why they like it.

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What I get:
-People with young kids looking for something fun to do that their kids will enjoy. It's a fun trip for the kids.

What I don't get:
-Couples in their mid/late-20's or early 30's with no kids who go do Disney World of all places. I went a couple times as a child and had a lot of fun. But I was a child.
-People who go every single year.
-You are young, have no kids and can go anywhere and do anything but choose to spend ~$5000 at Disney. The Roman Colosseum. Machu Picchu. Great Pyramid of Giza. The Beaches of Hawaii. The beaches and party scene in Ibiza. Skiing in the Rockies. An African safari. Yellowstone National Park. ... Cinderella Castle.

-Brutally long lines for any worthwhile rides
-Crowds everywhere
-If you go in the summer it's hot and humid as balls
-Everything is expensive
-People walking around with cartoon costumes
-Disney themed everything


Tell me what I'm missing about not going to Disney World as a late 20's male with a fiance and no kids.

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I just have fun there. Have gone as a kid, as an adult with no kids, and as an adult with kids. Have enjoyed it every time and feel like the expense is well worth it because I'm happy when I'm there. But I don't expect it to be for everyone, either. I totally get the crowds/expensive argument.

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And I post about them on the TRAVEL BOARD in a non-condescending way that respects the fact that different people like different things. You aren't freaking James Bond because you are getting on a plane and flying somewhere, you are just another schlub with some disposable income taking a trip.

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Let's talk about your jimmies for a second....

I don't care what you say, adult Disney is awesome. If you are waiting in line for more than 20 minutes then you just don't know how to properly plan. Drinking around the world at Epcot, lots of great restaurants at Disney Springs, Aerosmith/ToT/Toy Story/Star Wars at Hollywood, Safari and Everest at AK, and if you don't like Country Bear jambore, then dammit I can't help you... Also, 5k for 2 people for a 5 night vacation to Disney is absurdly overpriced. 2.5k maybe, all in eating at good restaurants and drinking enough for a good buzz.

That being said, my ideal Orlando trip is 1 day at Epcot, 1 day at Hollywood Studios, 1/2 day each at AK/MK, 2 days at Universal.

Wwwaaaayyy too much for HS given how much is closed right now.

Also half day for MK? Plus AK is gonna take more time soon with the Avatar area opening.

Cork always tries too hard.

Wasn't your first post talking about how expressive it is?

Hawaii is amazing. Though I'm not sure it is a great vacation for kids.