Originally Posted By RoadTrip I assume you live in CA or a state near there. For me living in the Southern Midwest, the cost of airfare to LAX or MCO is about the same. The big difference in expense is the cost of staying at a Disney hotel. And when I am on a Disney vacation I want it Disney the whole way... I rarely leave Disney property. That is why I also feel there is so much more to do at WDW. I realize that Southern California also has a huge number of great non-Disney activities available. But I don't like reality intruding on my Disney experience! If I want to do a whole bunch of cool stuff in a city I'll go to Chicago or Washington DC.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 "Not everybody on the planet likes Disney." Of course not, but it is his reasons behind putting on the disappointment list that sort of bugged me. Drink prices, which it has been pointed out are not really bad, other people's children, and adults who like Disney. If he had said it was disappointing because of the high costs or lack of upkeep in some areas or whatever I could see his point. But basically his reason for WDW being a disappointment is the WDW is full of people who like Disney.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "Walt Disney World a disappointment? Yep! Especially when you compare Disneyland with Magic Kingdom." And let's stop there. "Maybe if WDW were a cheaper destination people wouldn't feel so ripped off and disappointed when expectations aren't met." As evidenced by the dearth of repeat visitors.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I agree with you Jenn. Someone who obviously doesn't like Disney, and someone who thinks it's a negative to be around adults who "still like Disney" may be just a wee bit biased when judging WDWs merits and faults.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>As evidenced by the dearth of repeat visitors.<< There are plenty of repeat visitors, it's just a different dynamic than at DLR. Most DLR repeat visitors come roughly every year or two for a day or two. Visitors to WDW tend to come for about a week, and are more likely to have a 3-5 year return cycle. In addition to taking more time to visit the parks, most WDW guests also have a longer travel time, since they're not within a 2 hour drive (the population within that distance from WDW is practically non-existant in comparison to soCal). For most families, it's not reasonable to expect they can take the same week-long vacation every single year; an annual weekend trip to the same destination is much more reasonable I think it's also related to how the two are engrained in our culture. DL is much more like a local theme park, where people head over when they have some time to hang out, where WDW has almost become a rite of passage. For a lot of people, taking their family to WDW twice is like having two First Communions or Bar Mitzvahs: it just doesn't make sense within the structural framework of what they think WDW is supposed to be
Originally Posted By Mr X ***>>As evidenced by the dearth of repeat visitors.<< There are plenty of repeat visitors*** I am almost positive he was being sarcastic. ☜(⌒▽⌒)☞ ☆ﾟ ♪
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://gawker.com/las-vegas-future-is-dry-and-fucked-1565574412">http://gawker.com/las-vegas-fu...65574412</a> Lack of sustainability is one of the main reasons why I dislike Vegas. The whole greedy enterprise that is Vegas is so blatantly pointless and wasteful to the point of being disgusting to me. Much of the same applies to Disney, but at least WDW occasionally attempts to aim at something loftier than sucking every available resource to the bone.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "There are plenty of repeat visitors," Yeah, I was being sarcastic. People, in general. aren't feeling ripped off.
Originally Posted By Socrates Maybe this was written by Grumpy Cat? Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living."
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I can definitely see Hollywood and Vegas being on the list. Hollywood is a pit and the only reason to ever stop in Vegas as I drive through is to visit friends who live there. The smokey casinos really bother my asthma, and the crowds and noise are just beyond the pale for me. But I have to agree that if your reason for not liking Disney is the cost of drinks (better than any ball park I've visited) and Disney fans then your criteria are too biased to be taken seriously. If the upkeep, or food and or experience quality were issues I would take the article more seriously.
Originally Posted By fkurucz My biggest problems with visiting the parks are: They seem to always be very crowded, especially DLR. It has become very expensive. So I have to pay a king's ransom to stand in long lines. I am afraid that the magic is lost for me.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "They seem to always be very crowded, especially DLR. It has become very expensive." If they are too crowded then they are not expensive enough. What do you think would happen if they lower the prices?
Originally Posted By gardenrooms I think the cost of water in WDW was an interesting concern. Last time we were there, you could go up to almost any food vendor and get a free glass of ice water. Not many places will do that for you. Hopefully that is still the same. As for screaming babies (and obnoxious stroller pushers, which I think are worse), I feel like there are less in WDW because it is more expensive so people are less inclined to take children who are too young to enjoy it. I love both parks for different reasons.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo WDW trades strollers for Rascal scooters. Not sure that's an improvement.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL >>>If they are too crowded then they are not expensive enough. What do you think would happen if they lower the prices?<<< Pretty pointless statement there. THE reason Disneyland and DCA are overcrowded is the concrete fact that most AP's are purchased on the monthly installment plan. Before the monthly payments started, the parks.....well, Disneyland, DCA was still crap......were busy but manageable. Now, a trip to the California resort is beyond ridiculous.
