Fans headed to Orlando this weekend to celebrate theme park Disney 's 40th birthday . ` ` The Disney Parks are unlike anything else on the planet , '' hard - core fan says . For other repeat visitors , like Pete Werner , a visit to the resort can mark an important point in their lives . Other F ##ers recall escapism , family , and favorite memories .
Fans headed to Orlando this weekend to celebrate theme park Disney 's 40th birthday . ` ` The Disney Parks are unlike anything else on the planet , '' hard - core fan says . Other F ##ers recall escapism , family , and favorite memories .