Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture
By (Author) AJ Wolfe
Simon & Schuster
Gallery
13th August 2025
United States
General
Non Fiction
Biography: arts and entertainment
Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries
Hardback
272
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 17mm
446g
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. Theyre 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. Theyre 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 cant 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 Wolfe is a writer, journalist, speaker, entrepreneur, and media creator. She is the founder and owner of Cambrick Yard Media, and runs multiple accounts includingThe Disney Food Blog, which reaches millions of readers, viewers, and followers daily across several platforms.