Too Old?

[dizneydeb22]

I have a sister and brother in law similar to the woman you encountered. We go to WDW every year and every year they say, "Our kids are too old and won't want to go!" Well needless to say, every year, my husband, myself, our son and their 3 sons, now 19, 20, and 20 take the trip! This year they all took their girlfriends and we made it a roadtrip! It was one of the best times we have had yet! We have already planned our trip for Oct 2012! And guess who's going....yup....the 3 boys and possibly girlfriends again!!

I don't think age has anything to do with it. Either you're into Disney or you're not!

[Ksmith75]

My DH and I are in are mid 30's and we love the place! I didnt get to go until 5 years ago, so I feel like I have alot of time to make up. Mon-Fri, I am all business, in business clothes and what not (expect a mickey ring)..but on the weekends, I always have something from WDW on, sometimes even a few things.

And yes, our Duffy sits on the couch!!!

I find WDW a magical, enchanting place and will never outgrow it, it is my DH's and my "Happy Place"....

[kdsjjb]

DS20 is SUPER bummed that he'll be missing the next trip. (Cant miss the college time)

DD17 and DS 14 are super excited and cant wait to get there. DS14 knows the countdown as well as I do.

No, those kids are NOT too old. Its all about the attitude.

And our first trip, kids were 7, 4 and 19 months. Had a blast that trip and every one in between.

[bigkid46]

You're right. Attitude is everything. I remember in 2006, the first time we went as a family, we were so excited and happy, we had such a great time. Then, in 2008, we invited my sister-in-law and her family to join us. They were sooo negeative throughout the trip, they really brought us down. We swore to never vacation with them again. They sucked the good energy right out of us. And here we are planning another WDW trip for May 2012, and we're already excited for it.

[WDWgoofy]

My kids, now 20 and 23, have been to WDW 7 times over their childhood and are wanting me to take them back!

[Wolf]

I was at WDW for my 21st birthday with my moma and when I tell people they are crazy jealous! I hope and pray I never outgrow WDW how can you be too old for the happiness you get at being able to get a beer in Norway then go hug Tigger in UK??? Explain this to me someone???

[DisnIse]

My neighbor was the same way, but her kids were 6, 7, and 9, which I think is Prime Time Disney!
Seriously, they went to the Magic Kingdom for half a day and went back to the pool instead. I think, personally, they needed me as a guide, but my GOODNESS!

[PrettyMinnie]

The first time we vacationed in Orlando (our family of 6 + grandparents) the kids were 13, 11, 10 and 8. We stayed off site and planned to spend more time in Universal than WDW, leaving onlu the last few days of the trip to spend in WDW.

And to our surprise, the entire family enjoyed themselves much more in WDW than all the days in Universal. Simply the feel of WDW was drastically different than Universal. We returned again the next year, stayed onsite and spent the entire time in WDW. We were hooked!

Personally I believe it is the mindset of the family. Though it may seem to me that no one could possibly ever tire of Walt Disney World, I know that I am not always in the majority in thinking it truly is the happiest place on Earth. Many people don't see a WDW vacation as relaxing or find it to be too expensive or not entertaining (which we all know to be incorrect!), so to each their own. I do find it sad when people don't take the time to find the true potential in a WDW vacation and I often have to bite my tongue!

One thing is for sure, I won't EVER be too old!

[EeyoresBestFriend]

I have to chime in again.

I just returned from the World from going with a group of 21. It was great except for about 8 Muggles. For you non Harry Potter people, those are non magical folks.

Some people just DO NOT get the magic, the fun or anything about it. My thoughts are GREAT ~ stay away if you are a muggle.

[ginny57]

That's just sad....being too old for fun! My boys are 28-25-18 and love it as much as I do. I love being there with them...with friends...even alone...and some day with grandchildren!!!

[mechanic]

Was there in july with three sons. 18, 16, 14. All had great time. 24 yr old said he was sorry he had to work.

[Georgesgirl1]

I just returned from the World from going with a group of 21. It was great except for about 8 Muggles. For you non Harry Potter people, those are non magical folks.

Some people just DO NOT get the magic, the fun or anything about it. My thoughts are GREAT ~ stay away if you are a muggle.

^^^awesome!

DH didn't go on his first trip to WDW until he was 22 years old. He was instantly hooked and we have been 10 times together since then (with 3 trips planned for next year)! There is no such thing as "too old" for Disney...but there are muggles out there!

[Victor Kelly]

I am 36, my wife is 25. WE love it.

DISNEY TILL DEATH!!!

[MouseHouser]

I agree with Jason; Sometimes people's attitude rubs off on their company. I know that when I bring people to Disney, they typically start to see it as I do--a magical place.

[mom2morgan]

Never too old! BUT....My hubby and daughters are serious thrill ride junkies and Disney doesn't always completely satisfy, so we generally do more than "just" Disney. In California, they went to Six Flag, and when we're in Orlando we spend a couple days at Universal, and Seaworld. (Seaworld is my thing, but it has one killer coaster to keep them happy too ;-) Once they get that out of their system I can even drag them to the Tiki Room if I really try, LOL