Disney Adults

Exploring (and Falling in Love with) a Magical Subculture

De: AJ Wolfe

Narrado por: 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.

©2025 AJ Wolfe (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Love the data and stories

While i was hoping for a real deep dive into the psyche of what makes a DA I leave pretty satisfied at the amount of data and serious thought put into the discussion as to the why and how we exist. I was not expecting the personal stories and I must say they were really great. A couple of them really impressed me and 1 or 2 even made me jealous 😅.

There are a few parts here that could be a little triggering, especially for LGBTQ+, but it is all done very well and I wouldn’t say it’s anything that should stop you from listening to this book.

After its all said and done I’m left wanting more because I really enjoyed the ride I went on and it was totally worth the 8 hour wait in the stand by line 😂. I somehow feel more connected to my fellow DAs and I hope we can keep growing stronger as a community.

Relatable

Great narration, good viewpoint of multiple issues, and tragically self aware of the issues with Disney adults

Wonderful

Well written. Well researched. And well executed. No one else except AJ could’ve narrated this. She is welcoming and engaging. I am a Disney Adult myself, and this book put into words what I’ve always felt. 10/10

Love love love

At the moment she was talking about the closet full of Disney stuff at the beginning, I laughed thinking of my own Disney stash. And I knew I was going to love the book. I was not disappointed.

Perfectly encapsulates the Disney Adult both the gifts and the curses!

Perfectly encapsulates the Disney Adult both the gifts and the curses! Thank for this much needed book in our community:)

Put things into prospective

I happened to start this book about a week before Jimmy Kimmle was silenced. I continued to listen because AJs voice is comforting. As cancled subscriptions rose and stocks plummeted, I stumbled upon the Lobbying segment. It calmed my rage for a moment.

Deeply Insightful and Moving

This book was so deeply insightful and moving. The audiobook was smooth and easy to listen to. I loved every second of it.

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!!