Disney Parks are magical places with wonder and excitement in the air…but also bubbles. Every Disney theme park worldwide sells bubble wands, and children are drawn to them like the yellow tank fish in Finding Nemo. No matter where you go on Disney property, you will likely have a collection of bubbles barreling toward you at some point in the day. Some fans embrace the bubbles with open arms, but others despise them. Let’s consider what fans think about Disney bubble wands with a little help from social media.
Bubble-Wand Purgatory or Heaven?
A Disney bubble wand is a wand-shaped toy that creates bubbles when waved in the air. It is designed with Disney-themed decorations and characters, adding a touch of magic and enchantment to the bubble-blowing experience.
Dipping or blowing into the wand is unnecessary to make bubbles. Instead, the solution is housed in the handle and utilizes a button to produce them. This button is almost every child’s obsession while spending a day at the Park with the toy, sending bubbles everywhere and mostly into the path of people behind them.
One Guest on social media has reached a breaking point and took to Reddit to admit their strong hatred for the cherished children’s toy. They kept their cool as they discussed what caused them to despise bubble wands, mostly saying it was a battle to keep the bubbles from landing in their food.
Short and sweet, I despise those things. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to dodge bubbles to keep them from landing in my food. I know it’s kids having fun, and I always try to be patient, but inside I’m a lil mad.
Unpopular opinion? I despise those bubble wands!
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What followed in the thread was a battle between those who love this Disney merchandise sensation and those who hate them as much as the original poster. Hundreds of posts weighed in on the issue to hilarious effect. One user instantly came to the defense of the bubble wands:
I roll with the punches. If I’m walking through the park and a kid in front of me is mashing the bubble button, I’m either gleefully popping bubbles like I would bubblewrap, or I’m spinning my way through them going “bubbles! bubbles!” like that character in Finding Nemo.
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Another brought an interesting perspective on why they dislike the bubbles in the Parks.
I like bubbles, but when you are in a wheelchair at Disney those damn bubbles are right at eye level. Some times I get so much soap in my eyes even if I am ducking and waving the bubbles away from my face. It kind of ruins my experience and takes some of the joy from my day.
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“I would take quadruple the bubble wands to never see a blinky light toy on a darkride again,” said one user. However, it was quickly pointed out to them that most bubble wands actually double as blinking light toys!
What do you think of the bubble wands at Disney theme parks? Do you also hate them, or do you have a collection in your home? You can add your opinion to the debate or just head to the Parks and bask in their glory this summer.
