I definitely hold things back, mostly from my colleagues. My close friends and family know and are all okay with it - probably why they are friends, right? I went a few times with my family when I was a kid, which is why it's nostalgic for me, but I remember each trip being really stressful and crazy. My DH never went as a kid, so I had always promised him we'd go together. We went the first time together in 2009, even though we didn't have a lot of money, and we've been back a couple times since - each time we had a blast and now we're addicted and keep returning together.
But I notice since we're in our early 30's with no kids that when I tell some people we're going to WDW on vacation, or even when we went to Tokyo Disneysea for one day of our two week Japan trip, that I get the "but you don't have any kids!" or "why would you want to go to Disney???" comments. DH and I, at least at this point, agree that right now Disney is better WITHOUT kids - we can ride every single thrill ride without midday naps, go to all the nice restaurants, drink alcoholic beverages, etc. We appreciate the theme-ing and the beauty and the magic - Disney is not just a place for kids. DH never even got to experience it as one, so he knows more than anyone.
It feels unfortunate to hold my feelings and plans back, and even against my personality to do so. But then I don't have to deal with those comments right now in my life. I'm hoping eventually though, people will learn better? But maybe they won't learn unless I speak up. A thought to ponder from this thread, for sure...
But I notice since we're in our early 30's with no kids that when I tell some people we're going to WDW on vacation, or even when we went to Tokyo Disneysea for one day of our two week Japan trip, that I get the "but you don't have any kids!" or "why would you want to go to Disney???" comments. DH and I, at least at this point, agree that right now Disney is better WITHOUT kids - we can ride every single thrill ride without midday naps, go to all the nice restaurants, drink alcoholic beverages, etc. We appreciate the theme-ing and the beauty and the magic - Disney is not just a place for kids. DH never even got to experience it as one, so he knows more than anyone.
It feels unfortunate to hold my feelings and plans back, and even against my personality to do so. But then I don't have to deal with those comments right now in my life. I'm hoping eventually though, people will learn better? But maybe they won't learn unless I speak up. A thought to ponder from this thread, for sure...