Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder It seems like whenever we visit Disneyland anymore we're stopped just after entry by a perky cast member asking if they can have our information so we can be sent an online survey at a later date. We were recently sent yet another one, and this one had some questions that were strikingly different than the usual fluff. Mixed in with the usual questions were these, and if I don't get the exact wording right, it isn't intentional: - What has to happen for us to consider someone a failure as a parent? - What has to happen to consider someone a success as a parent? - What were my goals when I recently visited? What did I hope to accomplish? - What did I play as a child and why did I enjoy it so much? - Do I have any nose piercings? - Do I have any tattoos? My first reaction was to ask what in the world does this have to do with anything? Frankly, I still don't get it.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's very interesting that they are asking about what makes parents successful. I'm not sure what exactly they're going for, but I can see how they might find that information helpful in developing future programming for the parks. It sort of sounds like they're asking what they can set up to make it easier for you, as a way of getting ideas for how to implement the NextGen stuff. I have no idea what they're getting at with the questions about tattoos and piercings, but I think it's kind of a fun question! >>- What were my goals when I recently visited? What did I hope to accomplish? << This seems to be the only one that really gets to the core of the matter. All of the other surveys beat around the bush on this, asking what could make your experience more "magical" or something like that. But at the same time, it's really hard to quantify what you want from a vacation. You know if you were satasfied with the experience, but you may not be able to articulate your hopes for it as clearly.
Originally Posted By tashajilek That is probably the weirdest set of survey questions i have heard coming from Disneyland.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Wow - that is kinda weird. I'm guessing they get some pretty snarky responses, along with serious, along with "none of your business, just keep the handrails painted" types.
Originally Posted By SuperDry WorldDisney and I were at the opening day of the relaunched DCA back in June, and got selected for an exit survey. The survey taker asked if we had been to DCA before, and if so, was our experience "much worse, worse, about the same, better, or much better than last time?" We responded "much better." The next question was "Why?" Our response was, "Because it doesn't suck any more!" The survey taker fought back a smile and said that that wasn't one of her choices, but that she'd write it in for us. She then gave us a magical moment with free FPs for being her most entertaining survey respondents of the night.
Originally Posted By Tikiduck Geez, whats next, have you ever had any thoughts of suicide? Blood type and political affiliation? Funny, they never seem to ask the goths, or the bikers, or those strange people that constantly talk to themselves.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Then there's goth bikers muttering to themselves that DCA sucks... At least they're open-ended questions, not (seemingly) designed to elicit a pre-desired response. But seriously: "What has to happen for us to consider someone a failure as a parent?" ??? Wonder how they'd respond if you said "they let their kids grow up to be survey takers."
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Again, these questions were sent to us online, they weren't asked in person. I often wonder if the Disney software isn't geared to recognize certain words, because I kept writing "disappointed" to many of the questions. Had I answered differently, who's to say I wouldhave been asked about parenting. Maybe what's my favorite thing mom made, I dunno. There were other questions related to tattoos and piercings but I couldn't remember them exactly, so I didn't include them here. (I have been in the hospital with pneumonia and my brain is a bit more addled than usual.) It was something like not just nose piercings but any other face piercings and tattoos not just on the arms but legs, chest, etc. They were yes and no questions so there was no opportunity to be snarky.
Originally Posted By tashajilek "There were other questions related to tattoos and piercings but I couldn't remember them exactly" I can understand that type of question to maybe get opinions regarding cast members. I hope you are feel better too.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Thanks, both of you. It's kicked my butt, that's for sure. They figure I might have gotten it on the plane coming back from Chicago after Thanksgiving. It's no fun.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 "There were other questions related to tattoos and piercings but I couldn't remember them exactly" <I can understand that type of question to maybe get opinions regarding cast members.> Ah - I didn't think of that. That's plausible. Well done!
Originally Posted By tashajilek "Thanks, both of you. It's kicked my butt, that's for sure. They figure I might have gotten it on the plane coming back from Chicago after Thanksgiving. It's no fun." Yuck, i am always scared of planes. Hopefully you will at least be 100% to enjoy Christmas. ""There were other questions related to tattoos and piercings but I couldn't remember them exactly" <I can understand that type of question to maybe get opinions regarding cast members.> Ah - I didn't think of that. That's plausible. Well done!" That was the only question i could think of that had any relation to a Disneyland.
Originally Posted By Tikiduck My biggest phobia about flying has nothing to do with crashing, Its catching the stinking flu. Crowded places like Disneyland rank second. In fact, I have caught the flu twice in my life during Disneyland trips. Glad I got that flu shot this year.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 I've gotten the flu or colds a number of times when flying in the wintertime. I recently read an article that said that the air on planes dries out the nasal passages, making you more susceptible to bugs, and, of course, in the wintertime, there is a higher change that there will be somebody on an airplane that is spreading germs. I try to be extra careful in the parks especially in the wintertime to wash my hands, use hand sanitizer, keep my hands away from my eyes, nose, mouth etc, as you're always going to be exposed more. I also ride public transportation to and from work, so have to be careful there, too. I try to drink lots and lots of water every day and that has helped to reduce the number of colds and flu dramatically for me. I just got finished with a Disneyland survey (about a recent visit to DCA), but there were no "unusual" questions on it.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes SSP, I've had pneunomia twice in my lifetime and it nearly killed me both times. I hope you are doing well.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Thanks, Schmitty. Sorry to hear about your bouts with it. I've gotten a cold the last few days since my immune system is compromised, but I'm still working half days.
Originally Posted By tashajilek "My biggest phobia about flying has nothing to do with crashing, Its catching the stinking flu. Crowded places like Disneyland rank second. In fact, I have caught the flu twice in my life during Disneyland trips. Glad I got that flu shot this year." I have gotten sick a few times either from the plane or at Disneyland and have been sick on my trip which sucks. Some lpers gave me a tip or trying airbourne and it has worked ever trip since then. I probably should get my flu shot this week as well.
Originally Posted By SuperDry ^^ Keep in mind that a flu shot takes 2 weeks to become fully effective, so you shouldn't wait until the day or week before a trip in order to get it.
