Meanings
nounDisney adult (plural Disney adults)
plural Disney adults
- derogatorysometimesAn adult who is a devout fan of Disney, often to an extent that may seem excessive to others
The "Disney adult" became code for a certain type of human, generally childless, with disposable income, an unsophisticated palette, who was overly "theatrical" and overly enthusiastic. Essentially, a golden retriever with a credit card, most likely a Disney Visa.
2024, Jennifer A. Kokai, Tom Robson, Disney Parks and the Construction of American Identity, Lexington Books, →ISBN, page 129
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