I know it's a bad thing to do....but it all started from the reaction of my dad's partner about a honeymoon in DLP.
She was just basically telling me to grow up and that i'm 28/29 i'm far too old to go to DLP for my honeymoon, so I looked at trip adivsor reviews of DLP and a lot of them were saying really bad things such as the staff were rude,the park was dirty, there is graffiti all over the inside castle and it made me worried that I won't enjoy my trip there especially as it is a special occasion, I know a lot of it, is what you make it...I guess I just need someone to reassure me that it's not bad, as we are spending a lot of money on the trip...
Quote from: musicaljojo on June 10, 2015, 02:44:37 PM
I know it's a bad thing to do....but it all started from the reaction of my dad's partner about a honeymoon in DLP.
She was just basically telling me to grow up and that i'm 28/29 i'm far too old to go to DLP for my honeymoon, so I looked at trip adivsor reviews of DLP and a lot of them were saying really bad things such as the staff were rude,the park was dirty, there is graffiti all over the inside castle and it made me worried that I won't enjoy my trip there especially as it is a special occasion, I know a lot of it, is what you make it...I guess I just need someone to reassure me that it's not bad, as we are spending a lot of money on the trip...
Has she ever been? We were there a couple of weeks ago and all of the CMs were lovely, the castle spotless (I didn't notice any blemishes anyway). How many of those people who think that CMs are rude started the conversation with a polite, 'Bonjour?' Not many I reckon. We honeymooned there and had a great time so I say go for it. Too old at 29? I'm 36 and I was dancing away to Sunny Bunnyland with the CMs on Central plaza two weeks ago and had a blast. If you can't have fun and go to your favourite place for your honeymoon what's the point?
People love to moan, just let them be. They can be happy or not in their own way (just not as happy as you'll be when you walk down Main Street holding your beloved's hand and seeing the castle in front of you). DLP is amazing and you will have a great time!
The last thing (AND JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE A GROWN-UP ALREADY) is to listen to you dad's partner!
I am always mad (and after that filling pitty) at such people, because they don't respect other's emotions, feelings, needs. And I mean not understanding them, but ACCEPTING.
Do you know how many times I've heard - you are crazy to go there! And you will go again! And now again! It's stupid and childish!
Well, thank you, people, but this is my life, having my family, my passion, emotions, things that make me happy.
It's all about acceptance and respect for other.
I suppose you haven't asked your dad why did he choose exactly THIS partner, right?
Disney is a magical place! And I can sign under this - people that go there again and again are good people from heart - passionate, caring, loving, making peace, not war. I can almost write a tractat on topic "psychological profile of a permanent visitor" ;D
I personally stopped sharing my plans for Disney with a big cyrcle of relatives and "friends" because I just don't want to hear there stupid comments.
Go for it! You will NEVER regret it!
(http://www.picgifs.com/disney-gifs/disney-gifs/mickey-and-minnie-mouse/disney-graphics-mickey-and-minnie-mouse-961418.gif)
And I will be 40 soon, and this travel in winter I wished to be my one and only present. Don't want nothing more!
Quote from: musicaljojo on June 10, 2015, 02:44:37 PM
I know it's a bad thing to do....but it all started from the reaction of my dad's partner about a honeymoon in DLP.
She was just basically telling me to grow up and that i'm 28/29 i'm far too old to go to DLP for my honeymoon, so I looked at trip adivsor reviews of DLP and a lot of them were saying really bad things such as the staff were rude,the park was dirty, there is graffiti all over the inside castle and it made me worried that I won't enjoy my trip there especially as it is a special occasion, I know a lot of it, is what you make it...I guess I just need someone to reassure me that it's not bad, as we are spending a lot of money on the trip...
To be honest, don't listen to her. No one is ever to old to go to a Disney theme park. Just here the other day I read about a couple in their 60's who still go to WDW. If you want to go to a Disney theme park, go. I mean it. Go. Don't care about what she is saying. Shes the one that's silly. And you can still be grown up and go to a Disney theme park. They have rides, entertainment for everyone regardless of age.
I agree with all the above posts! Just listen to your heart and you will have the most magical time! Most people are quick to judge when they hear you're going to Disneyland, because they think it's place that only kids can have fun at. They couldn't be more wrong though! To tell you the truth, I don't feel angry when I receive such comments; instead I feel sorry for these people because they will never find out what they're missing!
Quote from: musicaljojo on June 10, 2015, 02:44:37 PM
I know it's a bad thing to do....but it all started from the reaction of my dad's partner about a honeymoon in DLP.
She was just basically telling me to grow up and that i'm 28/29 i'm far too old to go to DLP for my honeymoon, so I looked at trip adivsor reviews of DLP and a lot of them were saying really bad things such as the staff were rude,the park was dirty, there is graffiti all over the inside castle and it made me worried that I won't enjoy my trip there especially as it is a special occasion, I know a lot of it, is what you make it...I guess I just need someone to reassure me that it's not bad, as we are spending a lot of money on the trip...
Firstly, I think a honeymoon there is a fabulous idea!
Secondly, your Dad's partner sounds just like my Dad's partner! And for the record, I didn't listen to her, had a fabulous time, and went again! Some people just don't get the Disney thing, and that's their choice, I don't judge them on it, and I expect the same back. I'm frequently told I'm 'supporting the fascist regime' by going to Disneyland and aspiring to go to Disneyworld. Well, people that know me well know that there is no possible way I could ever be accused of being fascist, so I figure those people don't know me, and aren't particularly people I want to listen to anyway. If I could go somewhere else and be that blown away by a magical experience, I'd be there instead, but as far as I'm concerned, there's no other place that measures up.
Thirdly, I don't hold much stock with Trip Advisor reviews, its statistically proven that reviews are left moreso by those who have had bad experiences than good, so often results on review sites will be skewed anyway. I'm not an expert, but I've been both high and low season, and only encountered 1 rude CM but dozens and dozens of brilliant ones. The place has always been spotless, and I've never noticed any graffiti.
Forthly (sp?), I'm 34. don't you sweat it ;D
Have a fabulous time. Its worth every single penny. ;D ;D ;D
To be honest, I can't think of a more lovely honeymoon than spending it in a fairytale environment like you'd have at a Disney park.
As for your father's partner. Judgemental people will be judgemental.
If you and your partner are both fine with going to DLP for your honeymoon, what right does she have to disagree with the choice you made? You're an adult, you can make up your own mind. ;)
Not everyone understands the magic we feel visiting such a park, and that is fine, but they also should not judge us for it in return.
Do what you and your partner want, you're not obliged to explain anything you do to others. :)
You will most likely not regret coming to DLP, it is a wonderful place. :D
As for my own experiences on that front, I'm 34, single and male. I get judged for what I love, but I don't really care, a solo trip to a Disney park is a wonderful experience in general. :) Luckily my mostly female colleagues are quite fond of Disney too. :)
First of all,never listen to people on trip adviser ,it seems they only go on there to complain.
Second,I have just booked to go in September and my wife and I are pensioners,so
you are never to old for Disneyland.
I have for as long as I can remember,wanted to go to Disneyland,so building one in Paris was great for me.
I took my wife and kids for the first time in 1994,I as in my 40s my kids were 14 & 24,and they are now taking their own
kids.
So just go and have a great time,Disney holidays are never a waste of money.
Please, please don't listen. It never fails to astound me how much other people think they have a right to give you their opinion on things that have nothing to do with them (especially other peoples' weddings). We had the same when we got married, more to do with where we got married. We didn't listen...
Do what you want to do. A honeymoon at DLP will be amazing. Where would you stay?
Don't mind her, my first trip was at 36 and I was sceptical that anywhere could be that much fun. You'll always have someone complaining about something. I found the staff very courteous, the hotel and park lovely. I was with my partners family so did not the dining choices they chose but even then they were still not terrible, just not my choice. You'll have a great time.
Dont listen to her and go with your instinct ...
me and my hubby went one year without the kids for our anniversary , we went to paris for the day and disney the next both were wonderful but enjoyed the day at disney much more as we love it ;D...we go again this year for our 15 th time and cannot wait ...we are 38 and 39 and our kids are 17 and 11 and they love it too...
have you watched the add not just for kids , show her this !!!https://youtu.be/iFdWcYYhm-k
Quote from: AlmostThere... on June 10, 2015, 06:18:09 PM
Please, please don't listen. It never fails to astound me how much other people think they have a right to give you their opinion on things that have nothing to do with them (especially other peoples' weddings). We had the same when we got married, more to do with where we got married. We didn't listen...
Do what you want to do. A honeymoon at DLP will be amazing. Where would you stay?
Wow..thank you guys...we was thinking of Newport bay, but upgrading to compass club has anyone done that?
We are massive Disney World and Disney fans.
We are doing a relatively budgeted wedding and as such cannot stretch to Disney World so we've opted for Disneyland Paris.
We've had the odd comment but it's our honeymoon and not theirs so as long as we're happy that's all that matters.
Just do something that makes you both happy and not everyone else, after all they will be your memories to look back on.
Just do it, I proposed to my wife with the ring in a glass slipper in front of the castle, and then went back for our honeymoon.
I often wonder if some of the reviews on trip adviser have gone to the same place as me, I have never met a rude cast member...... Ever!
We love the parks, magical, i can think of nothing worse than a week in a all inclusive resort, beach, sun, food, beer..... Boring....... But each to there own, I would not tell any one that thinks that's the perfect holiday that they are wrong.
Go, enjoy
Paul & Julia
Ps we are 44 & 35!
It's your honeymoon, so the only people getting to decide where you will have it are you and your husband to be.
Everyone else is entitled to their opinion (I just think that your stepmother could have voiced it a lot better because from the sound of it she was being rude just because she could) but that doesn't mean you should agree with it.
A proper adult can agree to disagree after all ;)
I'm not going to lie, in all the times I have been I have encountered rude CMs and things that weren't as they should have been and rude people, BUT you will encounter rude people and things like graffiti everywhere (although I can't say I've ever noticed much of it in the parks), so don't let negative experiences from others stop you.
If you think you'll enjoy going and that's what you and your partner both have your hearts set on, go for it.
If you rather go somewhere else, do that, but do it because YOU two want to go somewhere else, not because of other people's negative opinions about DLP.
Unfortunately in 1989, when we got married, EuroDisney hadn't yet been opened, it was still being planned/built. Luckily for us we were able to go in 1992 when it opened for what we thought would have been a once in a lifetime opportunity.
We have since manage several visits with our daughter, the most memorable one was our Silver Wedding Anniversay trip, which was in a low tariff time and we where able to make it to the Disneyland Hotel, with the special offers at the time, and stay at 'the pink hotel' we had promised ourselves.
You can make Disney as romantic and special as you want it to be, but the parks magical atmosphere and the ability to make the most amazing memories that will live with you forever. It will make your Happily Ever After, and what Disney movie does have that?!
A picture with Mickey will make a perfect end to a wedding album!
Congratulations, remember it is your happy memories not anyone else's. :)
It is your honeymoon. We go to Disney a lot, our eldest traveller is currently 58 & youngest 4. My Nanna came with us one year aged 70! Ignore the negatives.
I just wish to echo all the comments made by my fellow forum family. Me and the hubby are going back to DLP in December and I have had the odd person thinking we are strange with us not having children but I just laugh at them. We are both in our forties and love being in a place where you can be a kid again and forget about everything else that is happening back in the real world. Book it and you will have the most fabulous and memorable honeymoon x
My wife and I honeymooned at WDW (along with Universal and a cruise to the Caribbean). We were 32 and 29 at the time. We loved it. Even brought my Dad along. So... Just do what you want.
Yes, I guess this is also about what people think is a 'correct' honeymoon, a previous poster mentioned an all inclusive resort as being the norm for example...well we went backpacking around china - just do what you enjoy doing as a couple x
I went in March with my daughter. I'm 42 and hugged Micky Mouse, got more excited to meet Goofy then my daughter, high fived Woody and danced with Thumper. I really didn't care less what people thought of me tbh, it's Disney you're allowed to revert back to childhood. Go to trip reports and watch my youtube clip (my experience in 4.5 minutes), it will show you the real Disney
Some people "get" Disney Parks and some don't. It's nothing to do with age or any social standing etc.
It's up to the "Yay's" and the "Nay's" to respect each other's opinion.
We go to DLP at least once a year, and people say "Don't you always go there?" Well, yes we do, because we like it.
We also go to Florida most years now. People have asked for advice on what to do there and they say "we only want to spend a couple of days at Disney". We think they're mad, people think we're mad.
I also feel like people only go on Trip Advisor to complain! And please don't let anyone make you feel like you are too old for Disney! Adults are only kids grown up, anyway ;)
I just got back from an amazing trip. Something that really surprised us on our trip were the amazing castmembers.
We stayed at the Seqoia Lodge because I fell in in love with it on my last trip two years ago. When planning my trip I came across some pretty nasty reviews of SL, but it wasn't anything like those people said. The parks were looking great and although there was some work going on, it really didn't affect the magic because you could just feel that the park is getting better and better.
I've done romantic trips to WDW (it's close for me) and they were some of our best! I know the feeling though - I asked for advice on a Paris based site and kept hearing - why are you wasting time at DLP? - I love Disney, they don't get it and there are some that never will but it's my trip! :P
So keep the faith - you will have a great time!
Sorry, I've been away for a week. I agree with everyone else - it's your honeymoon so do what YOU want. Lets be honest, most of us don't plan to have more than one honeymoon so do whatever makes you happy.