This week’s episode attempts to address how and why many American cultural practices and institutions have been replaced by those of Disney adults. Nathan is joined by his friend Tiffany Wright, a Disney theme park aficionado with a deep knowledge of the community, to discuss the topic. They begin by defining “Disney adult” and note their psychological motivations. They then survey several Disney resorts (Disneyland, Disney World, and Disneyland Abu Dhabi) and popular Disney influencers like Dear and Darling. Amongst other things they discuss Disney adult critiques and defenses, the enduring relevance of Mickey Mouse in fashion, and the phenomenon of adult infantilization more broadly through Funko Pops and Labububus.    Links:Tiffany Wright - Instagram pageTiffany’s Disney adult Halloween costumeDisney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love With) a Magical Subculture by AJ Wolfe The ‘Disney Adult’ Industrial Complex by Amelia Tait Three Maligned Modern Tourists Defend Themselves by Amelia TaitHow ‘Disney Adults’ Became the Most Hated Group on the Internet by EJ DicksonDon’t Judge Disney Adults. Try to Understand Them by Jodi Eichler-LevineWhat Exactly Is the Magic of Disney World? by Kathryn Jezer-MortonK-HOLE #5: A Report on DoubtDisney’s FastPass: A Complicated History - Defunctland A Deep Dive Into Disney Adults - Kurtis ConnorDisney Adult (Urban Dictionary definition)Grown woman who cried upon meeting Goofy Tik Tok videoThe Segregation of Social Desire: “Religion” and Disney World by William ArnalDisneyland Abu Dhabi Would 'Never Work' Outdoors Says Park Boss by Caroline ReidDear and Darling  Dear and Darling Pluto storyBad Influence: The Dark Side of KidfluencingPokemon scalper cleans out entire shelf of destined rivals etb in front of kidOnce Upon A Time: The Pop Culture Impact of Mickey Mouse Watches by Rhonda RicheThe enduring appeal of Mickey Mouse: Why the fashion industry is still interested by Anya GeorgijevicDisney adults when they're not at Disney?   Artwork:Britney Spears Once Went On an INSANE Disney World Shopping Spree by Alessia Dunn   Recorded on 8/17/2025