I haven't been to Disney since high school so I have no opinion on whether I'd like it as an adult, but adults who love Disney for any reason other than "because my kids love it" scare the sweet bejesus out of me.
Ditto ear stretching - it seems to be almost trendy right now, and is it really going to be something a lot of people like the look of in a few years?
The few young people I've net with them (early 20's who got it done as soon as it was legal at 18) have told me they regretted it within a year. This was when I worked at a call centre and at least one of these guys working there was putting whatever money he could towards saving for plastic surgery to undo it. I felt really bad for him.
I haven't been to Disney since high school so I have no opinion on whether I'd like it as an adult, but adults who love Disney for any reason other than "because my kids love it" scare the sweet bejesus out of me.
I'm not opposed to Disney, but I look at the budgets that people post for Disney trips and I think of all the other places I could do for that kind of money.
Post by irene adler on Jun 1, 2015 17:43:40 GMT -5
My SIL is a huge Disney fan--I have to admit that it stings a little to hear that taking my nephews to make memories at Disney world is a higher priority than visiting family in CA. Unless, of course, Disney has a lock on the making memories market.
I haven't been to Disney since high school so I have no opinion on whether I'd like it as an adult, but adults who love Disney for any reason other than "because my kids love it" scare the sweet bejesus out of me.
It's fun as hell. I'm here right now. Coming back tomorrow. Bought the unlimited annual passes. I hate when people call it "Disney Land." It's one word!
I don't understand the adult coloring book phenomenon. I just find it stupid.
I totally understand the Disney hate. I have no interest in going or having anything to do with it. I feel the same way about cruises. I just don't get it. And yet we are going on a Disney cruise this summer. Wtf were we thinking?
I would consider a Disney cruise. The crowds have to be less because there are only so many people on the ship and the one time we did a cruise, it wasn't crowded at all. I've also read really good things about the kids activities on the cruises which means kid free time for us.
I haven't been to Disney since high school so I have no opinion on whether I'd like it as an adult, but adults who love Disney for any reason other than "because my kids love it" scare the sweet bejesus out of me.
If you like rides/amusement parks, I don't think it's odd for an adult to like Disney. Now if you're obsessed, that's a little different. But it's not like all the parks are strictly little kiddie rides and have nothing for adults. There is alcohol, some decent food and fun/exhilarating rides at many of the parks.
I don't see people saying they don't understand why adults like Six Flags or Kings Dominion amusement parks.
I feel like Disney people always assume everyone else thinks Disney is the be all and end all. I would like it as a theme park in itself but it's made into almost a lifestyle, I find it bizarre.
I had a friend who got engaged (and then married) on a bridge at WDW, that sounds like my worst nightmare come true.
DH and I have pretty much decided to buy a nicer, more expensive house that we won't have to spend updating instead of a cheaper house. While the cheaper house we could pay off faster I have no desire to spend every weekend working on a house while my daughter is young.
I feel like Disney people always assume everyone else thinks Disney is the be all and end all. I would like it as a theme park in itself but it's made into almost a lifestyle, I find it bizarre.
I had a friend who got engaged (and then married) on a bridge at WDW, that sounds like my worst nightmare come true.
So my mom planned out the whole week for the family while I'm visiting CA. I was really looking forward to Disneyland. They're all going the day I fly out. I get to go to Legoland. I was so upset I almost canceled my trip. I don't even love Disney all that much. I just really hate Legoland.
Ditch your family and I'll take you to Disneyland Legoland is soo overrated. I've been once and its not worth the $$$. And I have a bit of an irrational hatred for Legoland because I worked across the street from it for over 8 years and the damn tourists could not figure out the traffic circle and it always caused a huge clustereff at 5pm when I got off work!
I feel like Disney people always assume everyone else thinks Disney is the be all and end all. I would like it as a theme park in itself but it's made into almost a lifestyle, I find it bizarre.
I had a friend who got engaged (and then married) on a bridge at WDW, that sounds like my worst nightmare come true.
"Though you may be too nervous to eat, you can propose over a lunch or dinner that includes appetizers, entrées and two non-alcoholic drinks in Champagne flutes (alas, no Champagne in the Magic Kingdom)"
Something flameworthy I've been thinking of a lot lately is that I wonder if some people/families simply have bad genes that cause a host of different problems in their bloodlines. Like, not that all of their children will end up inheriting one particular genetic disease, but that there's something wrong in their code that will manifest itself in many different ways. Flameworthy I guess because I am thinking about it in light of the super serious health problems that the children (and father, and siblings) of one of my friends have had, and the offspring of one of my husband's friends.
Also, and not unrelated, we met one of my husband's friend's babies this weekend for the first time. He's a year and a half (which seems to usually be a very cute, non-awkward age) and easily the ugliest baby I've ever seen. Like, I couldn't stop staring ugly.
Several years ago I saw a genetic counselor to see if I should get tested for the breast cancer gene. During our conversation, she asked if I would be willing to participate in a study they were doing on a "general cancer gene". There is a ton of cancer in my family history--all different kinds. They were doing some sort of a study to see if some people are predisposed to getting cancer in general, not necessarily a specific kind.
Not exactly what you were suggesting, but similar. So, I think you may be on to something.
On a different note . . . that princess engagement. Yes, you would have to be Disney obsessed to want that engagement.
I wish I had a "thing" that I was obsessed with like Disney, Harry Potter, a movie, an animal or whatever.
And in the same breath I don't get how grown adults are obsessed enough to collect something. I just don't have any desire to collect things. They take up space.
I'm somewhat obsessed with my dog right now, but he's an actual living, breathing, interactive animal. Otherwise you are welcome to steal my collecting ideas : good jewelry, gemstones, diamonds, Waterford crystal, savings, stocks, etc.
Ditch your family and I'll take you to Disneyland Legoland is soo overrated. I've been once and its not worth the $$$. And I have a bit of an irrational hatred for Legoland because I worked across the street from it for over 8 years and the damn tourists could not figure out the traffic circle and it always caused a huge clustereff at 5pm when I got off work!
My brother worked there when it opened and is excited to take his wife and daughter. I think the second day we're doing the water park. Here's hoping it's decent! Have you heard anything?
My friends with little ones love the water park. Its definitely geared towards the younger set and it looks pretty darn cool Hopefully the weather will be nice; I've been house sitting in that area for most of the past month and its been overcast and cool most days.
If you like American history you might want to stop by the Green Dragon Tavern for dinner after you visit the park. Its got a free museum with a ton of American Revolution stuff and the restaurant has some good food.
I'm somewhat obsessed with my dog right now, but he's an actual living, breathing, interactive animal. Otherwise you are welcome to steal my collecting ideas : good jewelry, gemstones, diamonds, Waterford crystal, savings, stocks, etc.
Oh I just realized I wrote "an animal". I didn't mean a pet family member, I meant someone who loves owls so much they have an animal night light, cookie jar, toothbrush holder and jewelry.
But you just reminded me I am getting a dog and I will be OBSESSED!! (But that's totally different)
I believe both of these puppies need/will need an Instagram, please.
"Though you may be too nervous to eat, you can propose over a lunch or dinner that includes appetizers, entrées and two non-alcoholic drinks in Champagne flutes (alas, no Champagne in the Magic Kingdom)"
$300? suckers.
You're forgetting about the engraved glass slipper! Priceless!
My first Disney trip was an adult. I freaking loved it, not gonna lie.
Unfortunately, my in laws are serious Disney people (DH has been probably 15? times) and I have had to go back many times since for family vacations. My Disney love has diminished considerably. Last trip I spent most of the time taking videos for my nieces and nephews, who have not yet been. I think if I had just gone that one time, I would still love Disney. But alas.
I haven't been to Disney since high school so I have no opinion on whether I'd like it as an adult, but adults who love Disney for any reason other than "because my kids love it" scare the sweet bejesus out of me.
If you like rides/amusement parks, I don't think it's odd for an adult to like Disney. Now if you're obsessed, that's a little different. But it's not like all the parks are strictly little kiddie rides and have nothing for adults. There is alcohol, some decent food and fun/exhilarating rides at many of the parks.
I don't see people saying they don't understand why adults like Six Flags or Kings Dominion amusement parks.
I should clarify that I mean the kind-of-obsessed types. Not the "I enjoy going there sometimes because amusement parks are fun" types. I totally understand why anyone, of any age, would enjoy going to an amusement park. Disney included.
sometimes I think there's something bigger wrong with me and I shouldn't have biologic children. everyone in my family is perfectly healthy, but I have severe crohn's and obstructive sleep apnea and I just turned 25. I have more chronic illnesses than my grandmother! I exercise regularly, never miss my meds, inject myself with vitamins my intestines can't absorb, average 2 alcoholic beverages a month, go to sleep between 8-9pm on weekdays and 9-10pm on weekends, and maintain a healthy weight. I don't know what else to do.
I don't want anyone else to be ill, but it feels like I already had my turn. I know this is doubly flammable because it could be so much worse, which my surgeon so bluntly reminded me after my emergency gastrostomy.
sometimes I think there's something bigger wrong with me and I shouldn't have biologic children. everyone in my family is perfectly healthy, but I have severe crohn's and obstructive sleep apnea and I just turned 25. I have more chronic illnesses than my grandmother! I exercise regularly, never miss my meds, inject myself with vitamins my intestines can't absorb, average 2 alcoholic beverages a month, go to sleep between 8-9pm on weekdays and 9-10pm on weekends, and maintain a healthy weight. I don't know what else to do.
I don't want anyone else to be ill, but it feels like I already had my turn. I know this is doubly flammable because it could be so much worse, which my surgeon so bluntly reminded me after my emergency gastrostomy.
I often feel the same way, combined with the mental issues that are so common in DH's family, I often feel like my infertility is the universe telling me that we shouldn't reproduce.