Overview

• New coverage says a recent article has labeled Disney Adults the most hated fan group online, renewing a polarized debate over the subculture.
• AJ Wolfe’s new book reports extreme rituals, including scattering ashes on rides and purchasing urns etched with Cinderella Castle.
• The lifestyle often centers on multiple park trips, annual passes, merchandise collecting, and major life events planned around Disney.
• Journalists highlight rising child‑free attendance since the pandemic as Disney adds after‑hours events, food festivals, and cocktails for older visitors, with Walt Disney World drawing about 48.8 million guests in 2023.
• Mental‑health professionals say Disney can offer comfort and community but urge budgets, trip limits, and diversified hobbies when spending or relationships begin to suffer.