Originally Posted By dlc I returned home this past Monday from 7 days @ WDW and the biggest gripe with the whole experience is the proliferation of rude people.(park guests) This was a whole different experience from the last trip there in 2000. Also, the parks are looking "a bit " worn around the edges and don't get me started on the prices. Stayed @ CS and it was very nice as were the cast members. The majority of guests were nce but there is always that small minority of jackasses that ruin things for everyone. Take the drunk in the outdoor bar that used profanity( at the loudest volume) as if he were trying to impress others. Whats with the strollers? Don't kids walk anymore? My son walked there the whole time when he was young. It's no wonder childhood obesity is epidemic!I guess I'm just frustrated with the whole affair. Too expensive, too many people and no one cares. Any thoughts?
Originally Posted By MPierce I was very fortunate on my trip in January. Crowd levels were down, and the other guest were well behave. The parks were clean, but the landscaping left much to be desired. Food, and beverages have now reached the price point to where I no longer care to keep feeding the Mouse my money. I'm sure most people here still consider WDW a bargain, while much of the Magic has disappeared for me.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<there is always that small minority of jackasses that ruin things for everyone>> They are taking over what's left of the World. <<Take the drunk in the outdoor bar that used profanity>> Who can afford to drink @ WDW? Even the cheap beer is $8- <<as if he were trying to impress others>> He is trying to make up for his short comings & most likely also drives a bright yellow Hummer. (I saw on at the Poly one year & you should have seen the DORK that got out of it!!) << Don't kids walk anymore? >> NO! too lazy! <<Too expensive, too many people and no one cares>> The new & improved America! (sad for the rest of us)
Originally Posted By HMButler79 When you have WalMart, "were going out of business" prices, what other type of guests do you expect.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Lack of money does not equal a poor guest or a rude,inconsiderate person. Some of the most boorish,rude people are those who are wealthy!!
Originally Posted By dlc Thanks for the comments and observations. I guess I was expecting too much from my latest "Disney experience". By the way, I was'nt drinking "Disney Beer" @ the bar, I took my own....one of the smartest things I did was head to the Publix and get some groceries! LOL! You folks are right in that the jackasses of the world are taking over...Oh well, maybe the meek will inherit the earth after they run each other over with their Hummers. As far as economic circumstances dictating behaviour, I am by no means wealthy, but just a lowly civil servant. However, I was raised to respect and treat people as I wish to be treated. (We took advantage of the "Wal-Mart" pricing for our trip)
Originally Posted By MPierce >>> <<Take the drunk in the outdoor bar that used profanity>> Who can afford to drink @ WDW? Even the cheap beer is $8- <<< He was probably cursing the price of the beer.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl totally agree dlc...a lot of people just don't have any respect for anything anymore...very sad
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb >>>I respect Budwieser, Camoflague, and Larry the Cable Guy<<< You still respect Bud after they sold out to that furrain compny? Herratic ;-)
Originally Posted By dshyates "You still respect Bud after they sold out to that furrain compny?" Oh yeah, I fergot. AND they dropped Jr. as their driver. Replace Bud with Jack Daniels.
Originally Posted By DAR <<Who can afford to drink @ WDW? Even the cheap beer is $8>> Go to any pro sporting event, you'll be lucky to pay that at some venues.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 How are the new rooms at Coronado Springs? I'm thinking of staying there on my next trip. ~What Will YOU Celebrate? A Renovated WDW Resort room!~
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <<Who can afford to drink @ WDW? Even the cheap beer is $8>> Go to any pro sporting event, you'll be lucky to pay that at some venues.>> I know, I'm a Red Sox fan!!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<Go to any pro sporting event, you'll be lucky to pay that at some venues.>> One of my friends just started working security at 6 Flags Over Georgia and he said the food prices are crazy. He said I should quit griping about Disney refillable mugs as they are now pervisit. At 6 Flags the refillable mugs are $15 and that only gives you refills for the day.
Originally Posted By cmash95 at universal i believe they are around 10 bucks but they are only good for the day and you have to show your reciept everytime you refill. Actually the food prices at WDW are cheaper than their california counterpart, that's because the counterpart gives ap's a discount for food and drinks so everyone else has to pay. Universal prices as well as sea world and unfortunately busch gardens are actually more than WDW. IT's a fact of life. IT's like going to any sports game, expect to pay a premium because you are there. oh and btw before anyone says it, because of the busch sale there is no more free beer at busch parks.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>Lack of money does not equal a poor guest or a rude,inconsiderate person. Some of the most boorish,rude people are those who are wealthy!!<< Thanks for pointing this out. I get tired of the comments about "Walmarting" around here.
Originally Posted By MPierce So let me get this straight. If other venues wish to rip you folks off with their food, and beverage prices, you're OK with Disney doing it also? All those businesses love you guys.
