Originally Posted By dshyates For some reason, for he past 2 years I have gone to Universal Studios instead of WDW. Disney's moneygrubbing just makes me feel dirty. I'm serious, the way Disney goes about the high pressure sales really does make me uncomfortable. I guess most people either don't feel it, or don't care. On My last WDW trip, I can't really put my finger on it, but the way Disney operates the place now makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Kind of the same feeling that you get when you are talking to a close talker. You know, that guy who, in casual conversation, stands about a foot too close. The last time I was at DLR in 2002, it was there, but it didn't really bother me. But when I went to WDW in 2006, it was enough that I haven't been back on Disney property since, and I been to Orlando 3 times since 2006. So my question is has ANYONE else experienced similar "feelings"?
Originally Posted By dshyates I think the best way to describe it is Disney has studied SOOO much into subconscience/manipulative type of marketing that I feel like my brain is under assault the whole time. I think I'd rather them just have a Barker trying to pitch me something.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I have never felt "high pressure" sales while at Disney. On the contrary, I have had conversations with Vacation Club representatives while my wife was shopping (say at Downtown Disney) and the only time the conversation turned to the Vacation Club was when I asked about it myself.
Originally Posted By dshyates I think that I used the wrong words. It kind of is the antithisis to traditional "High Pressure" tactics. I would actually prefer having a barker trying to sell me stuff. And I wasn't talking about DVC, as I have never been approached by one. It is more the science of seperating people from their money. Stuff we all know about from the 60s like putting the milk in the back of the store so you have to walk past everything to get the most popular store items or putting the kids toys on the lower shelves so the kids will see it and beg their parents for it. That stuff is from the 60s and Disney has made a sciencce of it since then. Now I feel like a need to secure my wallet and keep my guard up just walking on property.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Do you believe Disney is better at it than Universal? Universal has also mastered the art of a gift shop at every ride exit, Fastpasses for resort guests, etc. I think they do an equally fine job of separating us from our money.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Actually, each time I visit Disney I am still stunned at the value I get with regards to the food. When I visit most amusement parks that is my greatest criticism.
Originally Posted By leobloom Wahooskipper, is that a Jungle Cruise joke? Because if not, the joke's on you. Disney, Food, and Value are three words that should never appear in the same sentence.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Well, perhaps I should have qualified my statements. I am usually impressed by the value of the meals I eat in sitdown restaurants on Disney property. Now, that is when comparing it to other theme parks, sporting events, concerts, etc where costs are inflated.
Originally Posted By MPierce Yes dshyates I definetly have experienced the same thing. I just returned yesterday from an 8 day 8 night visit to WDW. I am going to get caught up on my reading here at LP, then I plan on posting several reviews of things that happened on that trip. I plan on posting exactly what things cost. My opinions of what I got for my money, and different observations in general. I guess folks here can decide for themselves if they think I got my moneys worth. I want to encourage everyone to post their opinions also both positive, and negative. At the conclusion of my postings I plan on sending an open e-mail to Mr. Robert A. Iger, Mr. Jay Rasulo, and Mrs. Meg Crofton. That is if my good friend Spirit will give me their e-mail addresses I will sum up my opinions to them briefly, and invite them to read other folks comments at this site. My reviews will contain mostly positive comments. However the things that I feel are negative will have a very prominent place also.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I sure there are others who feel the way you do, but you are most likely in a the minority.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Beer at WDW=$4.00 Beer at Fenway Park=$7.50 & The Red Sox LOST...not a value!!
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Beer at WDW=$4.00 Beer at Fenway Park=$7.50 & The Red Sox LOST...not a value!! << There is no $4.00 beer at WDW. Believe me I know. Let me put in a shameless plug for my series of upcoming post addressing the price of things at WDW.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 MPierce, I'm so glad to see you back, I thought you deserted us. It will be interesting to read your reports. Were you at WL again?
Originally Posted By -em >> I just returned yesterday from an 8 day 8 night visit to WDW.<< Should've said hey
Originally Posted By MPierce >> MPierce, I'm so glad to see you back, I thought you deserted us. It will be interesting to read your reports. Were you at WL again? << I would never leave LP, you all are like my extended family. Yes we stayed at WL again. I just love that place. I have some good things, and not so good things to say about this trip.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> >> I just returned yesterday from an 8 day 8 night visit to WDW.<< Should've said hey << I did not come right out, and ask where you worked so your anomymity would not be compromised. I did look for you however.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<There is no $4.00 beer at WDW. Believe me I know. Let me put in a shameless plug for my series of upcoming post addressing the price of things at WDW.>> LOL. Given that a 20 oz bottled soda is $3 I would be very surprised to fina a $4 beer.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<LOL. Given that a 20 oz bottled soda is $3 I would be very surprised to fina a $4 beer>> I swear to Mickey!! Last May $4 at DHS & the plastic pints at WL were also $4! The 6 packs were $18! well, that's inflation for ya!
