Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Not what they used to do well, or what they should be able to do well. But right here right now. Granted with such a large company there are going to be a few bad apples, but I can honestly say I have never a completely negative experience with a cast member. From the hotel clerk to the bus drivers to the waitstaff to those operating the attractions they have been nothing but professional and courteous in the 12 or so trips I've taken over the years. I think I saw one CM yell at someone at that was a bus driver. These kids around 12 or 13, three of the them were running towards the bus which was going to leave from Downtown Disney to the Carribbean Beach. Well all three tried to get on three across and then they were pushing and shoving each other. The bus driver, was an African American woman who wasn't taking any crap from these kids. So she got up and told them to get off of her bus. She then told them one at a time to walk onto the bus, which they did. Anyway, another thing I think they do well is the music that can be heard throughout the parks, especially the area loops you hear, I think that is well done. Those are just two of mine.
Originally Posted By ChiMike ^ Seriously? The shows have been significantly scaled back in the their principle design. The amount of shells spent is lower.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm ,I see where you are coming from with this thread. However I have had some terrible cast members. But I will try to be positive. Disney does have wonderful music everywhere. The aesthetics of new additions are almost always great. They are great at building brand loyalty in new customers. There are many cast members who will create a little magic. Despite the critiques ,there is something for everyone. They promote good community service practices. They are still one of the very best companies in the world for supporting people with disabilities.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<However I have had some terrible cast members. >> Just like you have, I'm basing mine on personal experience and I thankfully have not run into a terrible CM.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>^^^ I'm sorry but who the heck keeps track of that stuff<<< Me ,and since I have been doing much more non Disney stuff, I have seen the gap very much narrow between the mouse and their competition. In fact my family would rather go to Europa park or efteling now rather than Disney. And we would rather stay at Marriott with better service when we do go to a Disney resort.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>^^^ I'm sorry but who the heck keeps track of that stuff. << Anyone who has a semi-functional memory. Maybe I'm more observant than others, but it is pretty easy to see as the years go on, the shows get a little skimpy. Especially Wishes.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I was referring to the comment about less firework shells being used. I just find stuff like that a little silly and extremely fanboyish.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I must confess, most of what I like at any disney resort is stuff that has been there a while. My last trip to wdw was aweful, I could see cut backs everywhere from staggered opening and closing hours, cast that could have been at walmart, cut back menues and choice, cut back on non rubberhead entertainment, cut back on maintenance, poor transport. It was honestly the worst vacation I ever had. And we were soooo excited when we arrived. The only thing that saved it was great experiences with fellow lpers.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney The theming in EPCOT, and the resorts, is amazing. The World Showcase is awe inspiring, and for those of us who haven't been able to go many times over, WDW as a whole is a great deal of fun! I can see negatives, of course, especially since Disneyland is my home park. But I would have to admit I am much more critical of Disneyland because I am there a couple of times a year. They really need to paint the ride vehicles on Buzz at DL! In my one trip to WDW the main negatives I saw were Mickey's Fair (Toontown area, whatever it was called) was just overall lousy; Fantasyland in general was far inferior to DL version, and especially bad because it was under construction; and Space Mtn. I don't know why they don't re-do it like DL's. I think for the average, once or twice in a lifetime trip guest, WDW still provides a magical experience. I know my whole family can't wait to go back because our trip was too short and we missed some things.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo And it is happening at all the resorts because the guests let it. Anaheim and Hong Kong are the only places with anything of interest going on. And I am dying to see Tokyo Disney sea.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We have been 4 times in our lives. There are better hotels at Europa park and phantasialand. Even the grand californian. Epcot used to be great. Not so much anymore. I practically live in a real world showcase, so it doesn't hold the appeal it once did.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney The theming in EPCOT, and the resorts, is amazing. The World Showcase is awe inspiring, and for those of us who haven't been able to go many times over, WDW as a whole is a great deal of fun! I can see negatives, of course, especially since Disneyland is my home park. But I would have to admit I am much more critical of Disneyland because I am there a couple of times a year. They really need to paint the ride vehicles on Buzz at DL! In my one trip to WDW the main negatives I saw were Mickey's Fair (Toontown area, whatever it was called) was just overall lousy; Fantasyland in general was far inferior to DL version, and especially bad because it was under construction; and Space Mtn. I don't know why they don't re-do it like DL's. I think for the average, once or twice in a lifetime trip guest, WDW still provides a magical experience. I know my whole family can't wait to go back because our trip was too short and we missed some things.
Originally Posted By PotNoodle I, too, love the BGM. I have also had stellar service from wait staff in the restaurants. Seriously, some of the wait staff could come up here and work at places like Charlie Trotter's and be very successful.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Oh my, sorry, the dang thing was not posting so I hit post again. Apparently it had posted and posted again! That or I'm just passionate about my feelings.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I was referring to the comment about less firework shells being used. I just find stuff like that a little silly and extremely fanboyish. >> Not really. It's pretty obvious when there are less shells, especially when you've seen the show before. As for the OT: World Showcase still is a great mature place to hang out. Rides with live performers (i.e. Jungle Cruise and GMR) outclass the competition. Epcot for the most part is terrific. DHS is great fun. The Citizens of Hollywood.
