Originally Posted By willthisbetheone weren't in character? Sometimes the Cast Members at the various WDW parks aren't really acting. It's difficult to explain what I'm trying to say, so let me put it to you this way: 2 years ago, me, my mom and my brother were at the 50s Prime Time Cafe. Your waiters and waitresses there are supposed to be acting like family members on a 50s sitcom. Our waitress wasn't acting at all. She said that since things were slow, they didn't act as much. It *was* rather empty that day, but I felt a little disappointed. Has anybody ever encountered anything like this at the Disney parks? Sincerely, John Kilduff
Originally Posted By FerretAfros That's really disappointing. You would think that if it was slow they would have more time to stop and interact and make it a lot more memorable. I haven't been there in years, but I remember it being packed when I was there and it was just amazing. I don't think I've really had anything that is too out of character, or if I did, it just didn't stick with me.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Has anybody ever encountered anything like this at the Disney parks?<< Yes. Many times.
Originally Posted By hopemax We had Pocahontas, at a character breakfast, who in response to finding out we were from Washington State tell us about how she went to high school in another town in WA. I thought Pocahontas was from Virginia.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Much different than having the guide from the "Living with the Land" ride saying he's from the town next to yours. Shame on Pocahontas. Gotta say Wendy in MK last June-July was super fantastic, especially with my bashful 3 year old grandson. Also the 3 Power Rangers we had time for at MGM. I think most CMs seem to be doing a very good job. My 5 year old granddaughter got a big red kiss from Snow White just before we lined up for HM. We weren't even up to the haunted hearse, and CM John came over to ask her about the kiss. Said Snow never gave him a kiss like that, and so my granddaughter must be really special, he had us cut in line right up to the door. Nice man, but I bet the people who were stuck standing in the line didn't feel as we did.
Originally Posted By willthisbetheone >>We had Pocahontas, at a character breakfast, who in response to finding out we were from Washington State tell us about how she went to high school in another town in WA. I thought Pocahontas was from Virginia.<< Yikes! That's just...That can't be described. I feel sorry for your family on that one. Wow, I don't think anybody can top that one. Well, I feel more confident about this year...I just hope that my confidence isn't broken. 2 1/2 weeks to go! Sincerely, John Kilduff
Originally Posted By Labuda "Much different than having the guide from the "Living with the Land" ride saying he's from the town next to yours" Especially since that won't happen ever again now that the live person has been replaced with a pre-recorded spiel.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ..Especially when refering to soil-less agriculture methods as "taking agriculture to new heights.." Corny, corny.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Never had it happen to me at WDW, however, a "Santa's Helper" once told me (within earshot of my then 5 year old) that he lived about 5 miles down the road and just did this to earn extra money around Christmas time. I had some 'splainin' to do on that one and I was P.O.'ed.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I had some 'splainin' to do on that one and I was P.O.'ed.<< But did you take the time to complaint to management? Probably NOT. So why get P.O.'ed if you do not express your displeasure with those in charge of effecting change? If I have had Pocahontas tell me she lives in some midwestern state when off duty, I would have gone straight to Guest Relation and log a big fat complaint against her for "BAD SHOW".
Originally Posted By fundog58 Another "not a Disney story" but along the same lines... At the Florida State Fair they have a historical section called Cracker Country, with old houses, a one-room school, etc. Everyone that works there is in period dress, so I assume they are supposed to be at least somewhat "in character." When I visited last week there was a bluegrass group in the middle of the area playing the song Man of Constant Sorrow, an old standard which most people now know from the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. After the song the singer said, "Well, that was my best George Clooney impression."
Originally Posted By FerretAfros George Cloony stared in O Brother Where Art Thou, but he would not have been a household name during the period that the area was set for. While not the end of the world, I definately think it would catch me off guard to hear that.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Labuda, what do you mean pre-recorded spiel? When did this happen? Was a real live person in July. Pooh on that. Another attempt to save money?
Originally Posted By MPierce No, never. Yes it is now a pre-recorded spiel. I think the reason was to speed up the line for Living with the Land , and staffing problems more than a money issue.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ I'm sure the pay cut would be more than modest, unless you are living on an allowance provided by your parents.
Originally Posted By Labuda "Labuda, what do you mean pre-recorded spiel? When did this happen? Was a real live person in July." By October is when the speil was in place and the person gone.
