Yeah, I thoroughly agree with that assessment. We are more about thrills and adventure than theme, and Magic Kingdom is totally something we’d do for kids, not for ourselves. Epcot was well worth it though-I’m happy my husband got to see it and that I got to experience it again as adult. But as someone said up-thread, if you’re not into the world and characters Disney has created, your vacation dollars could go much further elsewhere. It seems like OP’s fiancee is into the Disney stuff though, so I’m sure they’ll have fun.
By the way, when I was planning my wedding I was amazed at how many people on the Honeymoon board were going to Disney, which they were coupling with a Disney cruise…but it seems like they have really nice packages for photography and stuff for honeymooning couples. Another thing to potentially check out.
But here’s the thing- for ANY long vacation, you get more fun out of it by preparing and wearing the right clothes, etc. You wouldn’t wear your workclothes skiing or scuba-diving, right? DW takes less prep and special clothes, but even here a little prep really makes your trip go better.
You may be walking up to 10 miles per day when touring the parks. I’ve started training for my trip later this year by walking at the mall with my sister. We plan on getting up to about 5 miles eventually. My trip isn’t until Thanksgiving.
You can also do a whole bunch of things without stepping foot into a theme park: golf, fishing, trail rides, drive or ride in a NASCAR racer or exotic sports car, have dinner in a AAA four diamond restaurant, rent a number of boats on several lakes, go to a petting zoo, spend a day at a spa, watch a movie under the stars, go on a hayride, play tennis, take in a dinner show or luau, lie on a beach, and more that I can’t remember right now. Disney has plenty of things for adults to do! And some of these things don’t cost a penny.
Well, I got slapped on the ass by Tinkerbell last year. Top that, buddy.
As for Disney as an adult? Trust me, Disney has some of the best ways of providing resort activities and luxury in North America. Vegas has NOTHING on Disney World. Roll with it, enjoy the illusions and such, and enjoy the food, pleasant setting and relax.
Heck, I’m going down there with my 8-year-old in June for a gymnastics tournament.
In reply to the OP, as others have said, Disney World is a great example of planning. Every day, they feed, house, transport, keep safe, and entertain tens of thousands of people. And they do it well enough to earn billions of dollars from loyal customers.
Let me know if you have specific questions on hotels, parks, tickets or anything else. Happy to help.
You know, I was just reading our fellow Poster Len’s new book on Disneyland (Unoffical Guide Disneyland, great book- buy a couple:D), when I thought back to this. I know my list was a little scary, but what would you do if you were going on a “relaxing” week on the beach in Hawaii? Bring sunglasses, sunblock, lip gunk, Stay hydrated, good beach attire, and for those body conscious- get a wax and lose some weight.
So, yeah, my list may seem a little scary, but good preparation is a part of any vacation.
