Originally Posted By standor I never watch the parade because they spend too much time with the celebrities and not enough time showing the parks and very little time with the parade. I usually go to you tube and watch the parade.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 I worked for a ABC affiliate for 16 yrs. I think the 1st 10 years were live for about 10 yrs after that they started taping it. Im must be getting older. I tried to watch. But I didn't know or care for any of the so called celebrities. And it seem like a 2 hr commercial for me.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Tried to watch it last year It was all commercials and boring celebrities So did not even think about bothering to watch this year. Apparently somebody watches???
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt And it seem like a 2 hr commercial for me." This is it in a nutshell. Today's broadcast was mostly terrible and a painfully obvious staged event. Watching the hosts pretend to swoon over Disney Channel "stars" and costumed princes and princesses was horribly awkward to watch. The gospel finale in front of Cinderella Castle was really good though and reminded me why WDW's castle is superior to DL's.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Actually, there wasn't ENOUGH coverage of the Princesses and Princes--or any other Disney character. It was all about promoting singing careers along with the latest teen heart throbs, etc. I get tired of conjuring up these Disney Christmas programs inside the Crystal ball any more because they're all so disappointing. The parade is treated like a side dish while the rock stars are treated like the main event. If I wanted to hear rock music or country music singers I'd go to one of their concerts. I'd much rather see more coverage of the Disney theme parks!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I don't think it matters if I liked it or not. My kids liked it and I'm guessing they are the target market.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt You know things are bad when you're cringing while watching the broadcast. Something about those grinning emasculated princes wearing buoyant wigs waving from my living room television gave me the creeps. With a few exceptions Disney Parks has pretty much given up on appealing to adults and yesterday's presentation was overly saccharine, even for Disney. If I hadn't grown up with the "old" Disney I'd have no interest in the parks now.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 Dr. You are correct. I'm glad I got to experience the parks during the 80's. That was when Eisner was in charge. Sad thing I want to go back. But they offer me nothing as an adult. I do enjoy Universal though. I went to Hawaii. I know not many people get to go there. Gut it was a dream come true. No lines of kids screaming or worn out adults trying to live their lives thru their children. Just 8 days of bliss. Sorry WDW till you realizes who is paying for all these trips. And you add something new for adults and make it worth my money. I foresee not going back for a long time. The other thing is I spent less for the Hawaii trip stayed at a 5 star Marriott and in a villa, Round trip airfare and a rental car for 8 days plus a helicopter tour of Oahu for 2 people. For a total cost of $4000.00! I have to admit though my partner works for Marriott. Thats why such a great price. We stayed right next to Aualani. I checked their prices for what we paid . And for a suite they wanted at least that much or more for just the total cost of the whole trip. Disney is overrated for me right now. Please Disney. Bring back some sanity.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Disney doesn't offer much for the young at heart anymore, either, and that's the saddest thing of all. The child in me gets fed up with all the rock music and silly dancing that's more suited for a Night Club Act than for a Disney theme park lover.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 I agree Orwen. Im just glad I got tom go in 1982 for the 1st time. It was truly magical. I was 19yo. My first big trip away from family. Got to see Epcot while it was being built and Visited WDW 6 times throughout the decade. They should have stopped at the Studios. In my opinion I think they over did it with the Animal Kingdom. With all the money they spent for that that could have in my opinion updated the parks and still, it would have been great. But thats just my opinion. I really want to go back. But they need to get back to the basics of good value for my money. I remember Walt saying at one time he wanted to avoid what happened a DL. All the cheap hotels and traffic. Thus that why he bought so much land. It looks like here no they have done the same thing to themselves. I would gladly pay for a few night at The Contemporary Resort. It has always been a dream of mine. Just for a few days to stay and enjoy what it offers. But at the price they want.I could stay at Marriott for a 4th of the cost and still have money left for NASA, Universal, Seaward and other things. But Im not bragging. Im just lucky to have the benefit of having someone that can get us great rates. I would still go but to only certain Disney Parks at WDW. BTW Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy News Years as well.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Happy New Year to you, too, Blufusion12, duckling! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 I feel so special now. The Witches of Morva have noticed me. Made my day gus. I have watched this site for years and you always make it fun. Thanks again.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I woke up in the middle of the night last night, and figured that watching the parade might help me go back to sleep. Nope, it was so bad that it actively aggrivated me. I fastforwarded through the performances, and just watched the parade and a few of the promo bits, but it was pretty awful. In addition to the terrible commentary over the parade, it seemed like they couldn't go for more than 3 seconds without switching cameras, and they were all either moving or at a really weird angle. Maybe it's just me getting old and crotchety, but it was just too much. And let's not even get started on the stupid CGI flyover that they added to the storm trooper/Darth Vader segment!
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 FerretAfros. Maybe we are getting old and crotchety. But you are probably like me and remember when WDW was a great value and was fun to visit. I hope someone sees this and tries to do something. I know Disney has focused on the Princess and Pirates and things. Hey parents will spend any amount of money to make their kids happy. Funny thing is in 1997 when it started to go down hill from there I stayed at Fort Wilderness campgrounds and camped out for 10 days. No TV just go and have fun . I have stayed at many nice hotels in my life. But that was a great trip. I hope that Disney get it and understands . I have money not a lot but some and I want to experience Disney again.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >> Maybe we are getting old and crotchety.<< NO, it means you are finally becoming little TDLFANs on your own. Remember when TDLFAN used to complain about the lowering standards of WDW a decade ago and you all put him down for being so negative? Now you all have finally seen the light. To me, it means you all are finally wise enough NOT to be had by faux pixie dust or a banner that proclaims magical things all around.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 TDLFAN. I have watched this site for over 5 years and have watched you postings. I knew WDW was going down hill real fast. I stayed 10 days at Fort Wilderness resort in October 1997 and saw what River country had become after they closed it. But the one thing that got me was I was riding a bike on the trails. Came upon a trash disposal area that was fenced off. And saw graffiti sprayed paint on it. I knew then that it was get worse.
Originally Posted By Blufusion12 TDL. I still have that picture and it was about the time . Like I said that things started going down hill for WDW for me anyway.
