This is the best tl;dr I could make, original reduced by 66%. (I'm a bot)Making it to the parks remains the ultimate goal in cementing a fan's Disney identity: There, they enjoy an unparalleled immersion rare in other fandoms, perhaps rivaled only by Harry Potter enthusiasts and the Wizarding World theme parks.Still, why is a trip to the parks now, amid a pandemic, so necessary to fans that they're willing to risk exposure to the virus? How does one become the type of fan for whom recreating the parks inside Animal Crossing or making Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles isn't enough? What about the parks makes them not just attractive, but vital?The fans I spoke with discussed Disney with nostalgia; each remembered a moment when the parks became more than a physical space, a touchstone for a distinct memory."I would spend days at the park by myself just to escape my depression. It's impossible to be sad at Disney. It might not make sense to people, but it's my happy place."Where my impression of the parks faded and blurred over the years, these fans' memories are as clear as glass slippers."But just being there, it was nice." In fact, Lyn explained, it's comforting to know the Disney parks are sacrificing signature elements of the experience to mitigate risks.Summary Source | FAQ | Feedback | Top keywords: park#1 fan#2 Disney#3 where#4 feel#5Post found in /r/Coronavirus.NOTICE: This thread is for discussing the submission topic. Please do not discuss the concept of the autotldr bot here.
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