This mom’s viral rant about whether people without children should be allowed at Disney World is causing a debate

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A Disney World discussion typically focuses on all things wonderful and magical. People talk about their trip plans, favorite attractions, characters and many other happy memories about a Disney World vacation.

However, one fan’s wish to make the park only accessible for families with young children has sparked a less-than-magical debate online.

An old social media post resurfaced recently in which a mother shared her outrage at the sight of childless adults (specifically millennials) at Disney World. The original screen-grabbed post (warning: the post has very strong language) claimed adults without children at the parks takes away from an enjoyable experience for children.

Apparently, the original poster’s young son was upset over long lines at the park. The angry post also suggested mothers with children should be able to skip all the lines.

“They [childless couples] have no idea the JOY and HAPPINESS to MOTHERS WHO BUYS THEIR BABIES TREATS AND TOYS,” the post exclaimed. “DW is for CHILDREN!!!! People without CHILDREN need to be BANNED!!!!”

This mother’s irate vent sent social media into a frenzied debate about the appropriateness of childless adults visiting Disney World.

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For those posting reactions on social media, the idea of banning people from Disney World because they don’t have children inspired a range of emotions from amusement to outrage.

For those who were offended, like Twitter user Mark B., it wasn’t just the banishment recommendation that was upsetting — it was the overall tone, language and behavior of the mother who posted.

While many people think the angry mom’s frustration might sound extreme, her view of adults visiting Disney World without children is shared by others.

In a July 26 op-ed for the New York Post, writer Johnny Oleksinski addressed the issue and validated the writer of the post’s main point.

“Millennials are indeed in an unhealthy relationship with Disney, having granted control of so much of their leisure time and personality to a single, enormous corporate entity meant for children,” Oleksinski wrote.

His argument cites how Disney’s latest films target millennials with live-action remakes of classic films like “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” and this is part of a greater nostalgia-soaked suspension in childhood that prevents millennials from growing up. Oleksinski suggested millennials forget about Disney and find age-appropriate places to travel, like “Europe, South America or Canada.”

What do you think about adults going to Disney World without children? Is it “weird,” or would you do it, if you had the chance?

Family & Parenting, News, Travel, Viral

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Marie Rossiter
Marie is a freelance writer and content creator with more than 20 years of experience in journalism. She lives in southwest Ohio with her husband and is almost a full-fledged empty nest mom of two daughters. She loves music, reading, word games, and Walt Disney World.

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