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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by jcpst on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @12:07PM (#32153746)
Growing up, my parents were very anti Disney[land|world]. We always knew it would never be something we were going to. They were offended by the cost and the crowds.

Now having a family of my own, we keep the tradition alive. Our kids know Disney(place) as a thing that is overpriced and overcrowded.

But, It’s all in what kind of recreation you seek. I’m sure there plenty of people who would be put off by all the camping and canoeing trips we do.

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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by neutronicus on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @01:14PM (#32154880)
My parents were the same, and at the time I felt deprived (my friends spoke glowingly of their Disneyworld trips).

But I nevertheless grew into a Disney grinch. (We have roller coasters in Maryland!)

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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by bombcar on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @05:34PM (#32158282)
In SoCal Disneyland was widely considered as being "for the babies" amongst my crowd - the real deal was to go to Magic Mountain where they had a ride that went upside down.
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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by deebosong on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @12:56PM (#32154609)
I like that this is a tradition, and I would like to become a member of this party. Anti-Disney, but many, many, maaaaaaany other options for things way more interactive, engaging, interesting, etc.
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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by ROTMetro on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @03:24PM (#32156662)
Wow, what a sad story.
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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by jcpst on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @04:07PM (#32157241)
A tear rolled down my face as I resurfaced the trauma of my childhood, knowing that I’ll never know the wonder and awe of the land of Disney.

Hopefully I can get my driver’s license renewed soon, so I can pretend the line is for a ride at the land of magic.

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Re:America’s favorite family outings are increasingly out of... by driverdan on Tuesday July 19, 2022 @03:37PM (#32156850)
You're right, Disney is sad. Everything they said was true.
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