Disney Adults

Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture

By: AJ Wolfe

Narrated by: AJ Wolfe

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A fascinating and enlightening deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community from the woman behind the popular website The Disney Food Blog.

Disney Adults are grown-ups who derive singular, almost obsessive, joy from all things Disney. They devote countless hours and millions of dollars to Disney offerings, whether or not they have children. They’re avid fans of the films, devotees of the Disney theme parks, collectors of the vast world of Disney merchandise, cosplayers who dress in clothing inspired by Disney characters.

Their ranks are so large and their cultural impact so distinct that they have their own moniker and are an economic force unto themselves. They’re often maligned in the larger culture and put on a particularly high pedestal of cringe. But in truth, their obsessive fandom hints at a universal desire for pleasure and joy, for magic and escape.

There are darker sides to Disney mania that can’t be ignored, but the ranks of the Disney Adult community are broad, deep, and ever-growing. Disney Adults are a telling microcosm of modern America, highlighting the value we place on magic and escapism, and what we deem to be “acceptable” sources of joy.

Disney Adults dives deep into a misunderstood subculture, exploring the lives and experiences of a fascinating community to better understand its devotees’ unwavering passion for all things Disney, why it offends, and why it matters.

AJ is my voice of Disney

As long as I’ve been going to Disney . AJ has been the voice behind the food and news updates I’ve looked for. Now that she put this book out about a culture that I’ve falling completely into. I knew I needed to get it, and like everything else it didn’t disappoint . There are so many things in the story’s that are told in this book that are relatable. As a relatively new Disney adult I do have people ask why a Disney trip again, and I just say it makes me happy. This book put me in that happy place many states away. It definitely worth a listen.

A must read!

If you are on the fence about if you are a Disney adult this book is for you! It’s very informative on all sides of being a Disney adult. I’m a proud Gen X Disney Adult ♥️

Entertaining and insightful! Plus, you get to listen to AJ for 8 hours, Loved it!

I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I'm a Disney Adult, but this book certainly helped me to understand what one is and from multiple perspectives, not just the author's. Lots of info about Disney and the parks also. Since I'm a fan of AJ's I had high expectations and this book exceeded them for sure!

Everything my heart needed

I wasn’t really sure what I was going to get from this book. I’ve been a fan of DFB for over half a decade after researching before my first trip ever in my early 30s. Soon thereafter I became a full fledged Disney adult and go to the parks at least once a year. This book made me feel seen and validated, but wasn’t shy of discussing the “cringe”parts of this subculture. I appreciated also that there was no hiding from tough subjects like disability access and queer culture at Disney. Thank you, AJ, for your words and wisdom!!

I not only identified with this book but I learned from it as well.I am a Proud Disney Adult

I not only identified with this book but I learned from it as well. This is a well researched read that included a personal side as well.