Originally Posted By TDLFAN I Blame OLC and their higher standards I guess, plus the fact that when I was a CM in the good old days, they constantly beat us over the head to maintain a certain "above and beyond" pride in our roles at the resort, something I don't see much of anymore.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN In other words... I don't see anyone trying hard enough to surpass my expectations the way TDR and DLR still do. Heck, even HKDL managed to impressed me and DLP just wowed me this past wednesday ...so.
Originally Posted By eortiz01757 Understandable, but you come off as very negative and defensive. I love WDW, never had the pleasure of going to DL...but someday will. Ever hear the old adage "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar'?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I am not here to catch flies, and am not going to apologize for the way I feel just because others take personal offense on my comments. That is their problem.
Originally Posted By eortiz01757 Not asking for an apology at all. Just trying to make you understand that your negative comments about everything WDW are offensive. Maybe you should just stick the DL sites. We here on the WDW sites enjoy our resorts and parks. Maybe you would be happier conversing with the DL folks...then you could be more positive
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Again...if you take my comments to a personal level where you concider them 'offensive', then that is your problem. Not mine. You can always skip my posts when you see my name if you can't handle others' opinions because I won't compromise my point of view just because you don't agree. Period. Now, let's not turn this topic into a TDLFAN fest and try to stick to the topic at hand, please.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper What was the topic again? Oh yes...Fantasmic on the East coast. After I saw it for the first time I mailed Disney a letter telling them that I thought it was the best theme park, multi-sensory show I had ever seen.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ..and for WDW...it *is* one of their best things going. But don't shoot me because I prefer DL's version over WDW's.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I would like to get back out to California again...and Fantasmic! is one of the reasons why. For a great theme park musical show though, it is hard to beat the Christmas show at Dollywood. The performers are uncomparable and the sets actually put Disney to shame a little. I was pleasantly stunned when I saw it.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Sounds great! Dollywood is a place I have not had the chance to visit yet. I did the Dolly Parton stampede Xmas show here last year and had a great time, but would not be the same type of thing.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Dollywood really is a hidden gem. The staff there still has the qualities we miss at Disney and the other parks. Their shows are top of the line (and there are some for the non-country lovers). They have even invested in some pretty good rides in the last several years for the enthusiasts to enjoy. It is a great place for the whole family...and if you can handle the cold it is absolutely breathtaking during Christmas (a word they still freely use in the mountains).
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I've never been to Dollywood, but I hear Country Singers North of the Carribean, The Haunted Plantation Mansion, Dollytastic!, Willie Nelson's Wild Ride, Johnny Cash in Wonderland, The Kenny Rogers Electrical Parade and The Smoky Mountain Bobsleds are some serious E-ticket attractions...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo BTW folks - I suppose my time with F! WDW was not a waste, but it reminded me yet again that the quantity element of WDW does not always beat the quality element of DL.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN WEll said ^^. That has always been my point with WDW here and reason why some many posters here hate me and don't get my rants... "BIGGER is NOT necesarily better". Being so big has eroded the funds necesary to keep WDW in top quality shape. WDW is still a great place to go but could be so much better, as the 4 other Disney Resorts can attest. Reason why I feel the money they charge at WDW does not reflect the quality level they could achieve. THAT's what bothers me.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ^^^And that is where you and I are in total agreement. The quality does indeed suffer as WDW has become a behemoth. There are fantastic pockets, and many of the attractions the imagineers design are awesome. But the cast member experience, cleanliness, maintenance and shows (Illuminations not withstanding) do not live up to the standards of DL, and even in some cases DLP. And TDLFAN, the only thing that really annoys me about you is that I AM DYING to get to TDL to see if you are right or some other Brits I know are right? ;-)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Your opinion that it is the best resort over all. Prior to making your aquaintance and TDS opening, I had very little interest in going to TDL (other than out of sociological curiousity) as it looked in pictures to be inferior to the other MK parks. However, having read your posts over the years about the standard of cast members, shows and cleanliness, I am dying to experience TDL myself.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I'm sure you meant The Mark Twain as the Columbia is not the finale but use in the Peter Pan section.< Of course you're right. Sorry for the error.
