Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I really do believe tthat if the parks, especially the Magic Kingdom, were returned to their former level of showmanship much of the complaing would cease. On the other hand, if you find yourself doing nothing but complaining about something you care so deeply about it may be time to cultivate a new interest.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>I really do believe tthat if the parks, especially the Magic Kingdom, were returned to their former level of showmanship much of the complaing would cease. On the other hand, if you find yourself doing nothing but complaining about something you care so deeply about it may be time to cultivate a new interest.<< Yepp. That's what my thread was all about...bring back the little things, and all this whining would cease.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>Of course. Most people mention both. If everyone thought everything was fine, it would get quite boring on here. "Discontent in the first necessity of progress"- Thomas Edison<<< I think that a certain amount of measured discontent is good. Pointing out problems help to get them straightened out. However, to constantly find problems is less than exciting. I have thought about not being on the boards many times because it has truthfully sucked the fun right out of the parks for me on occasion. I noticed a number of years ago that Universal had actually surpassed Disney in creativity and new attractions. That's not to say that Disney hasn't done some pretty good stuff like Soarin, Mission Space and others, but in my opinion they no longer have the edge. What they do have is the atmosphere. I enjoy Universal but it just doesn't convey the feeling that I get at Disney. People came to these threads to share that "good" feeling with others that might have a shared feeling with them. Lately, that doesn't happen very often or, at least, no where near as often as it used too. When some on expresses warm feelings, they are accused of being Pollyanna's...they cannot win. It doesn't surprise me that they leave. It's like it's uncool to enjoy the place and they are idiots because they didn't notice the light bulbs that had burnt out. Like I said...they cannot win.
Originally Posted By barboy2 ///Also... I really don't think anyone genuinely "hates" (strong word...) WDW.../// AMEN, Brother EPCOT Explorer. The Guest hates WDW's sins but loves the sinner. "WDW, I rebuke you......I COMMAND THOSE/LACK OF MAINTENANCE/UGLY BUSES/UNORIGINAL, OUT OF THEME MERCHANDISE/STALE OFFERINGS/WIDESPREAD CARTOON BASED ATTRACTION DEMONS BEGONE AT ONCE!"
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> I think that a certain amount of measured discontent is good. Pointing out problems help to get them straightened out. However, to constantly find problems is less than exciting. I have thought about not being on the boards many times because it has truthfully sucked the fun right out of the parks for me on occasion. I noticed a number of years ago that Universal had actually surpassed Disney in creativity and new attractions. That's not to say that Disney hasn't done some pretty good stuff like Soarin, Mission Space and others, but in my opinion they no longer have the edge. What they do have is the atmosphere. I enjoy Universal but it just doesn't convey the feeling that I get at Disney. People came to these threads to share that "good" feeling with others that might have a shared feeling with them. Lately, that doesn't happen very often or, at least, no where near as often as it used too. When some on expresses warm feelings, they are accused of being Pollyanna's...they cannot win. It doesn't surprise me that they leave. It's like it's uncool to enjoy the place and they are idiots because they didn't notice the light bulbs that had burnt out. Like I said...they cannot win.<<< I agree almost totally with this post. Very well said. However, I don't think anyone is a Pollyanna, or uncool... They just have a different opinion. Sure, we all joke about Pixie Dusters, and plush clutching, but it's a joke. That should be very apparent right now. Just as is the title "Doom and Gloomer". LOL.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> AMEN, Brother EPCOT Explorer. The Guest hates WDW's sins but loves the sinner. "WDW, I rebuke you......I COMMAND THOSE/LACK OF MAINTENANCE/UGLY BUSES/UNORIGINAL, OUT OF THEME MERCHANDISE/STALE OFFERINGS/WIDESPREAD CARTOON BASED ATTRACTION DEMONS BEGONE AT ONCE!"<<<< Hail Mickey. Hail Mickey. Hail Mickey. *waves my hands in the shape of the EPCOT Center symbol*
Originally Posted By leobloom >> Sure, we all joke about Pixie Dusters, and plush clutching, but it's a joke. That should be very apparent right now. Just as is the title "Doom and Gloomer". << On the other hand, the Disney World toilet-worship is completely serious.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Well, yes, most folks have worshiped the porcelain god at some point. What I wouldn't have given for it to have been a WDW detailed one, at that!
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Well, yes, most folks have worshiped the porcelain god at some point. What I wouldn't have given for it to have been a WDW detailed one, at that! >>> Unfortunately, I had such an encounter at the Grand Californian Hotel a few years ago. I never did figure out what caused it. The fact that it was a Disney commode didn't add all that much to the experience.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 >>The fact that it was a Disney commode didn't add all that much to the experience.<< Too, too funny! And a bit of a bummer. I had really believed that would improve the experience!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost What is with you people...here we had a no foolishness, serious curmudgeon discussion going on and you interject with humor? I mean really...if you can't take fantasy laced theme parks seriously who knows what you will be doing next. I swear this site is going to hell in a hand basket. Porcelain God...tee, hee.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Hey KatieKate123 I just posted my WDW trip report about good memories. I hope you let me know if you read it. It is "Dis"couraging but for some reason it does not seem like many people visit that section.
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 heading over there now to read it. Things are hetic here and I try to get on this board as much as I can but finals is this week so mostly I am studying for that.
