Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad This hurts. It seems that a line has been drawn and each side is mustering their forces. I understand both sides of this issue and I think both sides have valid points but when both sides feel so strongly it starts to sound like an arguement. I think we are all entitled to our opinions and are free to express them here in a non-confrontational way. we should never suggest someone should leave LP. The difference of opinions is what makes it interesting and is necessary for productive discussion. I've heard of this kind of discussion in W/E but i'm surprised to see it WDW. I don't like to see my friends purposely take jabs at each other. We are all important. I think I'll climb down off the fence now
Originally Posted By rannxerox I see both sides to this debate about the quality of the Disney properties and the company’s focus on rooms compared to the parks. All I have to say is that I do not have a problem with DVC or new resort rooms as long as they are nice, themed, and “Disney”. I do agree that the parks should be the #1 focus always. Many of the long time Disney fans may remember living through the Ei$ner years and so have a reference point for current times. Ei$ner was brought in from ABC by Roy Disney and company to help bring the company back from the brink of economic disaster (remember the book “Storming the Castle”?). He did what he was paid to do but the problem with him (and most CEOs) is that he overstayed his welcome and usefulness. Money from the parks, which were always successful, was being diverted into other aspects of the business. Not bad in itself since the parks would not exist without the films and other intellectual properties. But it got so bad that the parks became threadbare. I remember going to MK and seeing burned out lights, worn out pant, and don’t get me started about Tom Sawyer’s island. Roy help to get rid of Ei$ner, thank god. He was not all bad but he reminds me of someone who knows how to use a hammer and thinks every job then can be fixed with a hammer. With all of this said, I look at the parks as a whole. If at least one of them has a new E ride, I am happy. Everest still pleases me and so I cannot complain and I have not yet seen the HM referb. The last time I was there, about a year ago, they looked in good condition. Could they be better? Yes! Always! Would I tell the detractors to “get some pixie dust”? No! Without detractions we all turn into glassy eyed yes people and we can watch Disney go down the tubes.
Originally Posted By Disney and beyond I'm personally excited for AIE and the new Hall of Presidents. I'm just hoping we will get some announcements this year.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Oh Spirit, I hate to burst your bubble. But you are not the ONLY one I was referring to. Personally, I don't think you are a bully (not really the best word for what I mean) and I bet you would be fun in person. I love watching how you set things up here, and get people thinking and reacting. It's been an education.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I don't think you are a bully << Anybody who doesn't like my towel Bunny Winky is a Bully!
