Walt Disney World® has marked itself as the most magical place on earth, and it doesn't disappoint. Rides, shows, parades, fireworks, characters, unique dining experiences...what's not to love?
Disney is for the young and the young at heart. It transports you to a world of fantasy, and people of all ages have fallen in love with it over the past 44 years.
BUT...do you just love it or are you obsessed?
Trust me- there is a difference, and here are 10 ways to determine if you are crazy for Disney!
1. You know the words to Disney attractions/shows.
Anyone can quote a Disney movie, but it takes a real Disney World fanatic to be able to quote ride spiels and parade soundtracks! Your friends probably hate riding Tower of Terror and watching Wishes with you because you can quote/sing all of it...or maybe that's just my friends. Oops.
2. You check wait times when you aren't even in the park.
Sometimes I just really want to know what the wait time is for Toy Story Midway Mania even though I'm nowhere near Disney's Hollywood Studios®. It's interesting, for me at least, to see how the wait time differs during different times of the year. And then if the wait is short, I cry inside and contemplate driving the three hours for the day.
3. You are always planning a trip.
Whether it's a day trip or a week-long vacation, you are always on the Disney website planning and pricing out your next trip to your happy place. And every day until your next trip is absolute torture.
4. You are always asked to help plan trips for other people.
In my family, I am the resident Disney trip planner. I pick which parks we go to on which days, I make the fast passes and I secure dining reservations. I am also always asked to provide input/assistance when other people are planning their trips. This might annoy some people, but I live for this. I really should be a Disney vacation planner.
5. You find any excuse to go.
Day off? Disney. Weekend? Disney. Random Tuesday? Disney. Holiday? Disney.
If there is a reason to go to Disney and you have no other plans, you are there. Last year, I successfully convinced my parents to spend Halloween and New Year's Eve/Day in Disney and now they're hooked. In fact, my dad wants to spend his birthday this year in Disney. Mission accomplished.
6. You're genuinely upset/jealous when people you know are in Disney.
*Insert Tinkerbell pout and stomp here*
*Insert lyrics from "Part of Your World" here*
7. You own way too much Disney Parks merchandise.
Me about my endless collection of Mickey ears- "But who cares, no big deal, I want moooooooore."
But really, you probably have A LOT of shirts, ears, pins, and miscellaneous merchandise from your crazy amount of trips to your happy place.
8. You are an avid pin trader/collector.
When you find a pin you need for a set, it's basically like Christmas Day, but non pin lovers just won't understand. Bonus if you manage to score Cast Member exclusive pins!
9. You dream of working for the company someday.
Getting to call yourself a Cast Member, even once, would be a dream come true.
10. Disney feels like home.
It doesn't matter if it's your first time or your 1000th time- it always feels like you're coming home. The minute you step foot on Disney property, every care and worry washes away as you become wrapped in the magic and delight that is around every corner. And only the people who feel the same way as you do understand this feeling.
