Im 48 and I was finally able to go to Disney 2 years ago July and that’s all I did was cry! My daughter and her friend were both 17 at the time and several times through the day they would look at me and say are you crying again!
I dont go to escape, but to try and recapture some of the childhood that was lost due to childhood trauma that caused me to lose ALL of my childhood and most of my young adult life healing from childhood trauma. If people have a problem with Disney Adults I say they should count their blessings that their life took a better path and caused them minimal if any emotional and/or physical harm or damage.
My partner and I enjoy theme parks, Disney Included. We’ve been to every Disney park except Shanghai. We’ve been to Disney World many times. I don’t get why one would need to have had childhood trauma in order to be an adult who enjoys the rides, food and hotel experiences at Disney. Honestly, I think people who complain about adults enjoying a Disney Park are just jealous of people living the D.I.N.K life.
When I was a kid my family had to be very careful financially. No restaurant trips, much less a trip to a theme park. Disney was a magical dream for other people until I finally had a chance to go in my 40s. After a lifetime of wondering what it was like I loved every minute! I researched, planned carefully, and went when the parks were almost empty and there were almost no lines for me or anyone else. I enjoyed everything but didn’t stand out or distract anyone from their experience. I was polite and thankfull to every cast member or fellow guest I met. It hurts a little to hear people say an adult shouldn’t be welcome now that a lifetime of 60+ hour weeks and careful saving means i could finally finally go.
I’m glad that you were able to finally fulfill that dream.
My family was the same my whole life. No means to afford such a thing.
I was bullied in school for being the only kid to had never gone to a Disney park (mostly the one in Paris, which is closer here).
While I’m unemployed now, I still hope to one day fulfill my dream to go to a Disney park. I’ll may cry like a five year old in happiness, but I would love to go.
I am a 73 year old who has wonderful childhood memories of going to Disneyland with my loving parents, then with great high school and college friends. After that zi took my kids and we have fantastic times. Then came the grandkids. Went with them too. Ii went last year to celebrate 100 years of Disney and my Grandson’s high school graduation. I still love going and look forward to my next trip. Hope it is Disney World. Haven’t been there yet. It is just lots of fun no matter your age.
Well, I never went to a Disney park before and I’m about to be 30 this February.
So if I ever get to go, I’ll definitely act like a kid in toy store.
Many people was never able to afford going to a theme park, let alone a Disney one, so it’s normal that when they get to go as an adult, they will feel like a kid again!
like most young people (like I was between 18 to 50) they know everything but in reality know nothing ( like I knew nothing)
They will know quicker than they think ( young people- that means you will be old a lot sooner than you think… like snap your fingers quick!).
And they will soon be saying – ” you know, that old fart was right – ‘ young people don’t know squat’ “
Having been a Disney fan most of my life and if also visited both parks in the United States by myself being a single guy I find a refreshing that you can go to a place and be yourself have a good time and I have to worry about it for a while reality comes back hard when you come back home.
My husband and me are Disney Adults without childhood trauma. We love the parks, resorts and rides and the monorail. We also know we have to be patient and we know how to behave in public.
There is nothing wrong with being a Disney Adult. Whether you are dealing with trauma, just want to escape reality or simply want to ‘live the movies’, going to Disney is the perfect place to go. I am happy there. I am glad that it is there for everyone to find their ‘Happy Place’. Children enjoy it but many adults need it. I know I do.
I’m 76 and have been going to WDW on a regular basis for years. Nothing traumatic in my childhood. In a world that has lost many of its simple values and wants instant gratification, it’s nice to remember the joy of experiencing a simpler time. Laughter and awe at the imagineers creations will always have a place in my life. From Stramboat Willie to Tron, our family of 4 generations always has a great experience at WDW.
I do not agree that Disney Asults have had traumatized childhoods. More like traumatized adulthoods. Disneyland is an escape from the world as it is today. A happy place.
Comments for Disney Adults are “Traumatized,” Says Disneyland Princess
Candy
With all the red and blue politicians acting badly why wouldn’t you want to get away?
Alejandra Vasek
I call myself a Disney Adult, I’m 42yrs old and have never been to Disney and I know when I do get to go I will be crying worst then a baby!!
Yma
Im 48 and I was finally able to go to Disney 2 years ago July and that’s all I did was cry! My daughter and her friend were both 17 at the time and several times through the day they would look at me and say are you crying again!
C
I dont go to escape, but to try and recapture some of the childhood that was lost due to childhood trauma that caused me to lose ALL of my childhood and most of my young adult life healing from childhood trauma. If people have a problem with Disney Adults I say they should count their blessings that their life took a better path and caused them minimal if any emotional and/or physical harm or damage.
DINK
My partner and I enjoy theme parks, Disney Included. We’ve been to every Disney park except Shanghai. We’ve been to Disney World many times. I don’t get why one would need to have had childhood trauma in order to be an adult who enjoys the rides, food and hotel experiences at Disney. Honestly, I think people who complain about adults enjoying a Disney Park are just jealous of people living the D.I.N.K life.
Jeff
When I was a kid my family had to be very careful financially. No restaurant trips, much less a trip to a theme park. Disney was a magical dream for other people until I finally had a chance to go in my 40s. After a lifetime of wondering what it was like I loved every minute! I researched, planned carefully, and went when the parks were almost empty and there were almost no lines for me or anyone else. I enjoyed everything but didn’t stand out or distract anyone from their experience. I was polite and thankfull to every cast member or fellow guest I met. It hurts a little to hear people say an adult shouldn’t be welcome now that a lifetime of 60+ hour weeks and careful saving means i could finally finally go.
HeartStorm4ever
Agreed.
I’m glad that you were able to finally fulfill that dream.
My family was the same my whole life. No means to afford such a thing.
I was bullied in school for being the only kid to had never gone to a Disney park (mostly the one in Paris, which is closer here).
While I’m unemployed now, I still hope to one day fulfill my dream to go to a Disney park. I’ll may cry like a five year old in happiness, but I would love to go.
Don’t let anyone take away that magic within you!
Kathy Lee
I am a 73 year old who has wonderful childhood memories of going to Disneyland with my loving parents, then with great high school and college friends. After that zi took my kids and we have fantastic times. Then came the grandkids. Went with them too. Ii went last year to celebrate 100 years of Disney and my Grandson’s high school graduation. I still love going and look forward to my next trip. Hope it is Disney World. Haven’t been there yet. It is just lots of fun no matter your age.
HeartStorm4ever
Well, I never went to a Disney park before and I’m about to be 30 this February.
So if I ever get to go, I’ll definitely act like a kid in toy store.
Many people was never able to afford going to a theme park, let alone a Disney one, so it’s normal that when they get to go as an adult, they will feel like a kid again!
Tony
like most young people (like I was between 18 to 50) they know everything but in reality know nothing ( like I knew nothing)
They will know quicker than they think ( young people- that means you will be old a lot sooner than you think… like snap your fingers quick!).
And they will soon be saying – ” you know, that old fart was right – ‘ young people don’t know squat’ “
JOHN. F WEINBERGER.111
Having been a Disney fan most of my life and if also visited both parks in the United States by myself being a single guy I find a refreshing that you can go to a place and be yourself have a good time and I have to worry about it for a while reality comes back hard when you come back home.
Jane
My husband and me are Disney Adults without childhood trauma. We love the parks, resorts and rides and the monorail. We also know we have to be patient and we know how to behave in public.
Fifi
There is nothing wrong with being a Disney Adult. Whether you are dealing with trauma, just want to escape reality or simply want to ‘live the movies’, going to Disney is the perfect place to go. I am happy there. I am glad that it is there for everyone to find their ‘Happy Place’. Children enjoy it but many adults need it. I know I do.
Grandma Sue
I’m 76 and have been going to WDW on a regular basis for years. Nothing traumatic in my childhood. In a world that has lost many of its simple values and wants instant gratification, it’s nice to remember the joy of experiencing a simpler time. Laughter and awe at the imagineers creations will always have a place in my life. From Stramboat Willie to Tron, our family of 4 generations always has a great experience at WDW.
Mary
I do not agree that Disney Asults have had traumatized childhoods. More like traumatized adulthoods. Disneyland is an escape from the world as it is today. A happy place.
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