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Lisa
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Re: Know what I can't stand
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
Heh. Snorted at loud at this! 
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| Posted 2/14/12 10:10 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Know what I can't stand
If this was real message board software, I'd ask TPTB to make a Disney sub-forum under Travel and Vacations.
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| Posted 2/14/12 10:12 PM |
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Mushesgirl
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
I'm friends irl with a couple, childfree, who only take Disneyland or Disneyworld vacations. I mean, gd bless they're keeping money in the USA and Americans working, but DAYUM go to the fricking Grand Canyon or Key West! Or anywhere!
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| Posted 2/14/12 10:33 PM |
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Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
Disney, I think, is more fun without kids. What better place to have good clean fun, stay up late and eat hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and other treats, watch fireworks, and feel like a kid again?
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| Posted 2/14/12 10:45 PM |
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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by cncforever
Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
Disney, I think, is more fun without kids. What better place to have good clean fun, stay up late and eat hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and other treats, watch fireworks, and feel like a kid again?
I agree with you on that; its the folks that are wicked obsessive about Disney and go there (or to their other parks/cruises/whatever else they offer) year after year that just give me the creeps. I know a couple of people like this IRL - no kiddos - and they're just...weird. Not good weird...weird weird.
Even with kids...going year after year, I don't get it...wouldn't you want them to be exposed to other types of vacations?
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DumpsterBaby
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cncforever
Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
Disney, I think, is more fun without kids. What better place to have good clean fun, stay up late and eat hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and other treats, watch fireworks, and feel like a kid again?
I agree with you on that; its the folks that are wicked obsessive about Disney and go there (or to their other parks/cruises/whatever else they offer) year after year that just give me the creeps. I know a couple of people like this IRL - no kiddos - and they're just...weird. Not good weird...weird weird.
Even with kids...going year after year, I don't get it...wouldn't you want them to be exposed to other types of vacations?
I completely agree! What is the obsession for adults with Disney? I think it's a cool place, but my life does not revolve around Disney, going to Disney, talking about Disney, etc. When I see adults with the mouse ears, I'm all  I can see why it's good for families, but what's with the obsession?
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| Posted 2/15/12 10:59 AM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Sorry to make you so
No kids. 6 trips to Disney as an adult. Planning another later this year, plus DIsneyland and Aulani in 2013. No plans to stop annual trips.
I'm an annual passholder, a DVC member, and I have a nifty credit card with the castle on it. I own at least 6 pairs of mouse ears.
I'm sorry to be so weird.
I would fully support a Disney sub-board. I would be able to find all of my favorite posts more easily!
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Do you know what I can't stand on this board, seriously? The way that some people have a "don't judge my choices" attitude, which is fine, but then constantly judge other people. I also don't like the animosity toward people with children.
This isn't everyone, just some people.
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| Posted 2/16/12 1:01 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by JenniferEver
Do you know what I can't stand on this board, seriously? The way that some people have a "don't judge my choices" attitude, which is fine, but then constantly judge other people.
I think we just need this reminder. . .
For the record-- I don't really get the Disney thing, or the repeat vacation thing, but hey- have fun, just don't make me go with you! 
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by tourist
Posted by JenniferEver
Do you know what I can't stand on this board, seriously? The way that some people have a "don't judge my choices" attitude, which is fine, but then constantly judge other people.
I think we just need this reminder. . .
For the record-- I don't really get the Disney thing, or the repeat vacation thing, but hey- have fun, just don't make me go with you!
Of course it's ok. It's also ok to like things (like having kids).. What I'm commenting on are the faces, "weird" "creepy" etc comments and using the word "adults" in quotes. Also like looking down on people because they choose to have kids, etc. That's where I feel it goes beyond just not liking things.
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DumpsterBaby
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Re: Know what I can't stand
We can agree to disagree on this one. I personally, in my opinion, just don't understand adults who have an obsession with Disney. I understand the family aspect of it with children, and thats all I need to say. You can feel free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want, but I can have opinon that you might disagree with.
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| Posted 2/16/12 3:20 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by tourist
Posted by JenniferEver
Do you know what I can't stand on this board, seriously? The way that some people have a "don't judge my choices" attitude, which is fine, but then constantly judge other people.
I think we just need this reminder. . .
For the record-- I don't really get the Disney thing, or the repeat vacation thing, but hey- have fun, just don't make me go with you!
Of course it's ok. It's also ok to like things (like having kids).. What I'm commenting on are the faces, "weird" "creepy" etc comments and using the word "adults" in quotes. Also like looking down on people because they choose to have kids, etc. That's where I feel it goes beyond just not liking things.
Yes that's the point of the song. Don't be mean to be who like things you don't.
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| Posted 2/16/12 3:49 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by tourist
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by tourist
Posted by JenniferEver
Do you know what I can't stand on this board, seriously? The way that some people have a "don't judge my choices" attitude, which is fine, but then constantly judge other people.
I think we just need this reminder. . .
For the record-- I don't really get the Disney thing, or the repeat vacation thing, but hey- have fun, just don't make me go with you!
Of course it's ok. It's also ok to like things (like having kids).. What I'm commenting on are the faces, "weird" "creepy" etc comments and using the word "adults" in quotes. Also like looking down on people because they choose to have kids, etc. That's where I feel it goes beyond just not liking things.
Yes that's the point of the song. Don't be mean to be who like things you don't.
ah! I didn't listen to the whole song.
I couldn't watch it before bc I'm always on the phone. i watched it. I agree. Thanks for posting!
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by DumpsterBaby
We can agree to disagree on this one. I personally, in my opinion, just don't understand adults who have an obsession with Disney. I understand the family aspect of it with children, and thats all I need to say. You can feel free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want, but I can have opinon that you might disagree with.
Look, I'm not offended at all. I know a lot of people don't get it.
This is just ONE thing on this board that's making me say it. People get so up in arms o offended if people say something about their lifestyle, but then totally trash another lifestyle.
It's the difference between if you tell someone you're intentionally childless and them saying "oh, that's cool. That explains why you don't have bags under your eyes! I could never do it though, my kids are so important to me" and saying "oh, you don't want kids? That's creepy. That's so weird. Eventually you'll grow up and change your mind"
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BunnyWife
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by DumpsterBaby
We can agree to disagree on this one. I personally, in my opinion, just don't understand adults who have an obsession with Disney. I understand the family aspect of it with children, and thats all I need to say. You can feel free to do whatever you want and go wherever you want, but I can have opinon that you might disagree with.
I agree and I have a few very close friends who are Disney'aholics. They don't have kids either. My husband and I just scratch our heads. Then again, I'm sure a lot of people look at the way we travel and don't get it.
That being said, live and let live and all that happy horse sh!t.
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BunnyWife
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cncforever
Posted by Lisa
I never saw "adults" so damn obsessed with a children's play place.....
Disney, I think, is more fun without kids. What better place to have good clean fun, stay up late and eat hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and other treats, watch fireworks, and feel like a kid again?
I agree with you on that; its the folks that are wicked obsessive about Disney and go there (or to their other parks/cruises/whatever else they offer) year after year that just give me the creeps. I know a couple of people like this IRL - no kiddos - and they're just...weird. Not good weird...weird weird.
Even with kids...going year after year, I don't get it...wouldn't you want them to be exposed to other types of vacations?
I can't even agree with that! I only go places with cotton candy AND booze dammit!
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| Posted 2/16/12 5:59 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Posted by BunnyWife
I can't even agree with that! I only go places with cotton candy AND booze dammit!
Why do you think I go? I am going for the Food and Wine Festival this year  
and I'm in the process of booking 3 couples with the exact same idea.
it's like an international pub crawl!
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LondonGirl
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Ever gone "drinking around the world" in Epcot? You have a drink or a shot at each country. Adults can definitely have fun in Disney!
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| Posted 2/17/12 11:01 AM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by LondonGirl
Ever gone "drinking around the world" in Epcot? You have a drink or a shot at each country. Adults can definitely have fun in Disney!
I have had a lot of the drinks at EPCOT, but I've never actually done the whole way around and gotten something that every place. I'm a lightweight. At food and wine I will have several glasses of wine though. Try drinking around the world at that when there are like 25 countries! haha!
I'm anxious to try the new tequila bar in Mexico. It actually looked like a hoppin' place, but I didn't have time on the last trip. I had to rush off to see NPH! 
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| Posted 2/17/12 11:11 AM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Oh! And they just announced FREE Beer tastings for guests of the Contemporary resort every Saturday. We're booked there for October. I am ALL over that!
The dining is really fabulous, too!
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| Posted 2/17/12 11:12 AM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by LondonGirl
Ever gone "drinking around the world" in Epcot? You have a drink or a shot at each country. Adults can definitely have fun in Disney!
I have had a lot of the drinks at EPCOT, but I've never actually done the whole way around and gotten something that every place. I'm a lightweight. At food and wine I will have several glasses of wine though. Try drinking around the world at that when there are like 25 countries! haha!
I'm anxious to try the new tequila bar in Mexico. It actually looked like a hoppin' place, but I didn't have time on the last trip. I had to rush off to see NPH!
Here's the thing though. Don't you wanna actually go to Mexico? Or go to Germany? Or any of the other places you can "go" to in Epcot? I love to travel and I just find it odd. Then again I hate vegas because it just seems so fake....
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
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Jennifer
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Posted by BunnyWife
Here's the thing though. Don't you wanna actually go to Mexico? Or go to Germany? Or any of the other places you can "go" to in Epcot? I love to travel and I just find it odd. Then again I hate vegas because it just seems so fake....
Yeah, absolutely! We're toying with several options for a big vacation this year. Italy, an island, visiting our good friend in Singapore, etc.
The thing is, I really do love Disney World. I enjoy the kid stuff. I have SO much stress in my life that it's nice to have an escape.
It's also a much more accessible trip than any of those international destinations. It's cheaper, it doesn't have a long flight. Things change so you can go year after year and always see something new.
It's not stopping us from taking other trips. We have also started going to CO every year (I have family there) and taking some weekend trips. The bigger trips are harder to decide on, but Disney is easier. I know how much it will cost, what to expect, etc.
Basically now that we're financially settled we plan to hopefully be able to take a Disney trip and a big vacation every year.
As I mentioned we're planning for Hawaii and Disneyland next year, so we probably won't go to Disney World.
We're also trying to fit in a family trip to Hawaii AND a trip back to Sandals over the next 2-3 years.
I LOVE to travel. I never got to go on vacation growing up so now I want to travel eveywhere. Disney is just part of it. We can't afford to spend all 4 weeks of our vacation in Europe, or on a caribbean island, but we can afford Disney for one of them.
I'm also not a big fan of Vegas.
I also think some people don't get Disney because it just isn't their thing, but a lot of people don't get it because they have never gone as an adult, so all they know is expensive hotels, being dragged around in the heat, and long lines. When I read about Disney in trip advisor and people have negative reviews I can almost always point out HUGE mistakes they made that made the trip not work, Like not knowing how to use fastpass, not exploring all of the off the beaten path stuff, sleeping late and expecting to get on a lot of rides in the hottest, busiest part of the day, etc.
if you know what you're doing, Disney can be a great adult trip. I know several people who go to Disney World just to enjoy the resorts, dining, golf, spa, etc and don't even set foot in the parks.
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| Posted 2/17/12 1:50 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Know what I can't stand
see this is the problem..
dh and i love disney...we go every year..we went 2 weeks on our honeymoon
we totally get it is not for everyone and most of our friends would never go and they prefer to go to diff places every yr..
for us going to a place where we r not sure if we r going to like food etc just does not appeal..and we both cannot sit on a beach all day
so for us the rides,the food and the"countries" in disney are perfect for us..we always have the best time
i do not judge or frown upon anyone's choice in vacation..you should go where you want that is why it is a vacation
but when you are 2 adults with no kids who love disney you get branded as creepy or strange or people cannot seem to get the appeal..but if i said that about someone who goes to a island every year i would be crazy
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| Posted 2/17/12 5:26 PM |
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seaside
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Re: Know what I can't stand
Seriously? This Board, which exists for support and comeraderie among people who are questioned and accused of being selfish, creepy, and immature, now has to have wonderful women defending themselves from fellow posters calling THEM creepy, immature, etc.? Really?
The irony of the cruelty and rudeness we've been seeing as people are not merely disagreed with, but questioned in a disparaging way-is unreal.
I say that if you're happy with your vacations, your life, and your dh and you don't feel the need to be so hurtful, you're doing ok--better than many on here--and you should party on in Disney or anywhere else you choose.
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