Neverlander

PRIMARY DEFINITION: An adult individual who frequents Disney theme parks as a preferred lifestyle destination, characterized by a sophisticated appreciation for the environment, design, and atmosphere rather than purely for thrill-seeking or character interaction. SECONDARY DEFINITION: A person who maintains a grounded, professional life in the "real world" but holds a metaphorical citizenship in a place of wonder; an adult who rejects the cynicism often associated with aging without rejecting maturity itself. USAGE NOTE: Distinct from the slang term "Disney Adult," which often carries pejorative connotations of immaturity or obsession. Neverlander implies a deliberate, aesthetic choice—similar to a flâneur—focusing on leisure, dining, and escapism. ROOTS: Neverland: Derived from J.M. Barrie’s fictional island (Peter Pan, 1904), representing a realm where the spirit does not age. -er: A demonymic suffix usually attached to place names (e.g., Londoner, New Yorker) to denote an inhabitant or resident. MUSE / INSPIRATION: The need to identify a specific demographic of adult professionals (often child-free or traveling without children) who felt the existing terminology failed to capture the nuances of their experience. The term was inspired by the desire to describe a "citizen of the magic" rather than a mere consumer of the brand.