Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire WOW! I went to Busch Gardens today for the first time in 8 years, though it is so close to me and I have been in the Tampa Bay area my whole life. I didnt gothere to compare it to Disney World. I went there to have fun, but I left thinking "Things are actually much better at Disney!" First of all Disney is cheaper. YES I said it! LOL Disney IS cheaper. Parking was the same price as Disney, but I didnt have to pay because I became a passholder today. The parking stunk. It was so disorganized. It was disorganized when it came to boarding rides too. Nobody was there to direct you where to go, a lot of people became confused because they were trying to keep their party together. All in all, I loved Busch Gardens, I really did have a good time, and I am so glad I became a passholder. But I wanted to express my thanks for Disney making things a bit easier! lol!
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I've never been to Bush Gardens, I just have a hard time not comparing parks to Disney. We have a theme park there called Frountier City. Owned by 6 flags. I have yet to go and it is just 20 minutes away. I would just compair it to Disney to much. I've driven by and just laughed at the size. I know that is wrong so I feel bad.
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 I've been to all the Florida theme parks and attraction and none compare to Disney... Not to see that we didn't have fun with what they had to offer... I would say I rank Sea World right up there with a Disney for giving you your moneys worth... But it will never be a WDW...
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Ive never been to Sea World but of course saw it advertised everywhere today. I just dont feel like spending that money to look at the animals when i am more interested in the rides.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Sea World and Busch Gardens may not be "Disney" quality in your book.. and it should be since you are comparing apples and oranges here... However, based on my recent visits to both Sea World and Busch Gardens... they do have one over WDW's MK Park. I found both parks to be cleaner and better maintained over the MK.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Again, I didnt go there to compare. I wasnt looking for anything. It was stuff that popped out at me. I left there SURPRISED on how much better certain things were at Disney. This was just my way of showing my appreciation of Disney cuz there is always too much negativity while it is an awesome park to go to (thats why we all go there!! over n over again!)
Originally Posted By Skylardad The great thing about living in Orlando (and for the tourism) is that there is a theme park for just about every taste. My family and I have been APers for 3 years at Sea World and it is a very special place for us. My son's dream job has been to become a whale trainer since kindergarten (and it still is). We've had such a good time at SW that we put off getting our APs for WDW until earlier this year. We still maintain or SW passes. Sea World has come a VERY long way over the past 5+ years. They have been continually shaping and improving their park. While their rides and fireworks haven't quite matched Disney's spectacle they are steadily improving year after year. Service will have to be their next mission. They have been listening to their guests - adding rides - 3 of them this year (and they took out a playground to make room for a kid's rollercoaster) - changing their shows to be fresh - breaking ground on a new water park. Sea World is showing that they intend to be a competitor in this market for a long time. Yeah, WDW is still the #1 destination but the world is getting a little bit smaller for Disney and they really need to seriously evaluate where they fit into the competition. In my opinion Disney is playing like a professional sports team that expects to win but isn't doing much to develop its talent or nourish what talent it has. This spring, SW and Universal showed that they have an interest in attracting quality personnel by upping their starting wages by as much as 50 cents an hour - making Disney the lowest paying entry level theme park resort in Central Florida. To the best of my knowledge, Disney has not responded to this rate hike - again sitting complacent that the talent will come to them simply because they are Disney. While I'm sure this is true to some extent this can't bode well for Disney's future. I work at a hotel in Orlando and had a mediocre(at best)contract security guard that went to Disney, interviewed, and got a job all in the same day. I asked her what job she applied for and her response was "I didn't care I just want the free tickets". If that is the level of enthusiasm and dedication from a cast member that Disney wants to hire on-the-spot their service is in danger. I'm not trying to be overly critical of Disney but two things tend to make one critical of Disney - First, Disney set a very high standard for themselves 50 years ago that gained the attention of not only guests but corporations around the world - a model that was replicated here in Florida 35 years ago. Second, there are generations of Disney guests that remember how those standards were executed and have something to compare the current standards to. While things are looking bright in the animation world for Disney (Ed and John have animators whoopin' and hollerin' again) it's time for the same to start at WDI and the management of WDW. If not, the next time someone goes to Busch Gardens, Sea World, or Universal there may not be any differences that pop out.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Again, I didnt go there to compare.<< Then why even post a topic in which you "thank" WDW because it's not Busch Gardens-like??? Sounds like you are not only comparing but but putting down Busch Gardens as well.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Blazes, the same thing happened to us when we went to Canada's Wonderland. Things that Disney did sooooo much better popped out us many, many times. Our intention was to just go and have fun, but it's hard not to compare.
Originally Posted By wam0418 WOW It is funny that you brought it up...because I am bad when it comes to going to another park. I to do not go to compare but it always happens. I am spoiled by the way WDW is. I do expect evry other co. to be like Disney. I try not to but it happens. Six flags which I love the roller coasters and Cedar Point Park in OHIO for theirs to, but Disney has to many good things that blows away everyone else. WDW for life
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Because of what sun-n-fun said Thanks for understanding sun-n-fun! I am definitely not putting Busch Gardens down. I still had fun and even went back the next day. I also even said how I had a good time>>"all in all, I loved Busch Gardens, I really did have a good time, and I am so glad I became a passholder"
Originally Posted By bloona we loved Busch so much this year we lost a day at IOA to go back there again, it is perfect for a family with children the age mine are (3 and 10) It doesnt have the "magic" feeling of WDW though, but there was so much to do/see. I loved baby Bolingo(gorilla) .How's he doing?
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Aww He is so cute! 7 months old now. when I saw him, he was attached to his mom as she came closer to us...like she was letting us see. That was awesome!
Originally Posted By bloona oh, I want to see him again. sweet little man he is (well he looked like a little old man...a furry one I know but you know what I mean!)lol The chimps were having a right old argument when we were there, the youngest looking one was really annoying the others...oh ,then one pooped in his own hand and sat and ate it like a chocolate bar...........sorry, but its true!!!
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Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I just have to say that I've never heard such sniping on LP before. Someone is complaining about being treated rudely, and then goes on and makes little snippy comments about that supposed rude poster and a friend of his. Why don't we start trying to having ADULT conversations and simply ignore the people whom we seem to disagree with instead of continuing to add fat to the fire? For the record, I've been on LP for years now and have come to enjoy TDLFAN's banter and don't take any of his supposed insults seriously. He's very blunt, but he's a very affable person. Labuda is also a sweet and entertaining woman. I've never met either of them personally, but I always find them to be entertaining and friendly here on LP, even though they may sometimes be more blunt than people are used to. I think it's time to close this topic, ADMIN, because it's degraded into 3rd grade namecalling.
Originally Posted By bloona what the heck is going on ?, so many admins, I didnt even think it was on this topic the arguing.........?? signed "confused of Yorkshire"
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Yeah, someone got out the blow torch on a few threads -- wonder if it was at least good reading before being flamed ?
