Dorks at Disney World
By Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (120850)
Gainesville, Florida
May 28, 2024 7:15pm CST
For my 55th birthday this year (did I say 55? I meant 29), my kids surprised me with a weekend at Disney World. Actually, I knew we were going to Disney World because I had to ask for time off from work, but I didn't know what they had planned as far as resort and dinner reservations (and they did not disappoint with their choices). We stayed at the gorgeous Boardwalk resort adjacent to Epcot, with a very expensive room overlooking the water and the boardwalk below. And as far as dining, I enjoyed lamb chops, filet mignon steak, lobster and hibachi (not all at the same time). I would say I ate like a king!
Anyway, enough with that. My birthday is not until this Thursday, actually, so we kind of cheated celebrating early. But everyone knows that I am a Disney dork, and will find any excuse to go to the theme parks.
One of the days, we had ducked into the Muppet Vision 3D attraction more to cool off from the heat than anything else. While we were in the queue waiting to enter the show, my son's girlfriend looked at my son and I and told us we were big dorks for having so many glasses on our heads. She then snapped a photo. Yep, total dorks! I entered the attraction wearing my sunglasses, and then switched over to my reading glasses inside (probably so I could myLot from my phone). I picked up a pair of 3D glasses (the pink glasses) and stuck them over my hat on my head, along with my sunglasses. My son had his 3D glasses on and his sunglass on top of his head. And, I didn't even notice this until writing this discussion, but on my son's t-shirt Mickey Mouse is also wearing a pair of pink glasses!
I'm not out to impress anyone when I'm at Disney World. I'm just a big, overgrown kid trying to have some fun, even if I look like a dork doing it!
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 May
Thank you! I always say that adults should act like kids more often. Maybe this world would be a happier place!
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jun
@HaruLoid I agree! Which is why I am going back to Disney World again today! ![](/Content/images/emotes/rofl.gif)
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@HaruLoid (1589)
• Philippines
30 May
@moffittjc That's true.
It's good to be a kid, we're able to recover our mental and emotional selves more that way.
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@MarieCoyle (34024)
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30 May
I am so glad you had such a nice time with your kids for your birthday. And then you can celebrate tomorrow as well, I hope you do have a good birthday, and some FUN. It's OK to be a big, overgrown kid! Way better than being an old grump! ![](/Content/images/emotes/hugs.gif)
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Jun
@MarieCoyle Thanks! As always, I had a blast. And the weather wasn’t quite as hot as I expected it to be.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jun
I'm so much of a big, overgrown kid that I'm going back to Disney again for the next 4 days!
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@MarieCoyle (34024)
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1 Jun
@moffittjc
It sounds like so much fun, good for you, Jeff!![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
30 May
@moffittjc You are right, I forgot how convenient it is to go to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jun
@LadyDuck I'm on my way there now, but am currently stuck in traffic on the highway.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 May
One of the great things about staying at Boardwalk or Yacht and Beach Club is that not only is it convenient to Epcot, but you are also only a short walk or boat ride away from Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jun
@just4him I had a very wonderful birthday, with no complaints.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 May
Thank you Valerie! I'm curious as to what my daughter has planned for me tomorrow, as her best friend is coming down from Tennessee to visit. I think they have something planned for another surprise.
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@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 May
@moffittjc Enjoy your birthday. Happy Birthday.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 May
GREAT photo. Lobster and filet? YUM! You did eat like a king. I'm glad you had such a good time. Have a great day.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
30 May
@moffittjc I don't blame you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jun
@LindaOHio Thank you! I'm at Disney World again this weekend! But this time it is not for me, a friend of my daughter came down to visit from Tennessee and she really wanted to go to Disney. And you know me, I never need an excuse for more Disney time! haha
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
3 Jun
@moffittjc You should rent an apartment there.
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@thislittlepennyearns (59258)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
30 May
How have I gone this far and long without knowing that you are that old. lol
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jun
You've known all this time how old and decrepit I am!
@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jun
@thislittlepennyearns Well, that’s good then. As long as you don’t think I’m a handsome stud.
@thislittlepennyearns (59258)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
2 Jun
@moffittjc I do. LOL.
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@kareng (59055)
• United States
3 Jun
@moffittjc When you get to my age, it's ALL about comfort!
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jun
I agree. I don't care what I wear, how I look, or what people think when I'm at Disney. I'm there to have fun, and to be as comfortable as possible while having all that fun.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
29 May
You do look like you were having a great time
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 May
And that was before I had a few “birthday” drinks! Haha
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Jun
Thank you Jessica! I really had a memorable one this year!
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 May
Thank you for the birthday wishes! I do like to have fun, even if I look illy doing it. I think that on my birthday on Thursday I want more re steak! Lol
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Jun
Thank you! I’ve worked hard all my life, it’s time to enjoy myself now.
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