It colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art.

"I think people really relate to the whole 'expectations vs reality' of some travel experiences," DeCook added. Thankfully, DeCook thinks her daughter will grow to like rollercoasters eventually.

Like many in America, Todd Martens grew up with parents who devoted the bulk of their vacation time to Disney’s theme parks. He now understands them as places to make sense of the world rather ...