‘Disney Adults’ and Why They Are So Strongly Disliked on the Internet

Crowd in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

In an article by Rolling Stone, writer EJ Dickson provided a deep dive into the history of the Disney fandom and the (often negatively used) term “Disney Adult.” It’s likely that most people have heard the phrase “Disney Adult” at some point in their travels across the internet, but what exactly does it mean? Where … Read more

Couple Chooses Character Appearance Over Food for Guests at Their Disney Wedding, Leads Professor to Compare Disney to Religion

Mickey and Minnie on Main Street jitney

Religion studies professor Jodi Eichler-Levine of Lehigh University shared a Twitter thread about the pathologization of “Disney Adults” this week after a couple went viral for choosing character appearances over food for their wedding guests. Eichler-Levine started her thread by sharing a post from the “AITA” subreddit by a couple who opted to pay for … Read more