Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Doesn't the Mayor of Anaheim and other politicians in local city government offices get free admission to the parks?
Originally Posted By Ursula If they do get free admission, I'm sure they have to account for it up to their limits. I know in my job, I can accept $x in gifts before I have to get approval by a superior or kindly decline the present. I follow all of the rules and so far have not had to decline. There is a clause called "within the realm of common practice." So, if they give a car to everyone else in my position, it is common practice. And no, I've never been given a car.
Originally Posted By Ursula Oh, and anyone can be a B-lister. Since they charge, anyone can hire a plaid for a tour. At least, that was the case way back when I worked at DL. (I was on Main Street and NOT a tour guide.) I did do VIP tours for Knott's in the 1990's, and the rules were the same. A-listers were free, anyone below had to cough up the cash. A lot of people coughed it up and I got some nice tips! YAY!
Originally Posted By DlandDug The mayor of Lao Angeles must be the ulyimate A-Lister. He accepts free tickets to all sorts of events. ANd now he's being investigated by the city attorney. If someone is invited, is there "value" in the ticket-- or are they considered a guest? Is there real "value" in viewing a ball game or a movie, or visiting a theme park?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 "27 NEW! Dr Hans Reinhardt Wed 6/23/2010 6:20p The A-Listers do." No--then the A list would be far larger than it is, given the inflated egos of too many B-listers who would consider themselves A. So someone at Disney decides who's on the A list. I just wonder who.
Originally Posted By Ursula <If someone is invited, is there "value" in the ticket-- or are they considered a guest? Is there real "value" in viewing a ball game or a movie, or visiting a theme park?> Yes. the price of the ticket and the food is the value.
