Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I totally agree Megara. Its a feeling that is hard to put into words. My SIL and her family "get it" but thte rest of family doens't understnad why we love WDW. My mom is beginning to since she has joined us twice - althought she could care less aout the parks. She loves the resorts ant going to DTD.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Just love the feeling that you get. All of your cares seem to disappear. Like a different reality.
Originally Posted By GMouse Alternate reality is an excellent way to describe it. It's like being a kid in a whole new world when I'm at WDW.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun And I'll walk around in my bathing suit with wet hair. Even go to eat (at the food court after throwing on a pair of shorts over it) in my suit. I'll wear a baseball hat all day. No one cares (or knows me for that matter) and I don't either - just having an awesome time!!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Of course I love the parks and the hotels and the restaurants. But the number one reason I keep returning to WDW is it is the most trouble-free vacation I ever experience. I love the way my Uncle Walt takes care of me. From the minute I arrive at the Orlando airport he does his best to give me everything I need. Need a lift from the airport out to the resort? We climb into the back seat and let Walt drive us there. Free of charge even. Don't feel safe carrying around a bunch of cash? No need to. Walt lets you charge almost everything back to your room. I can buy things at a hundred different places at WDW and never be asked for a Driver's License. Don't like carrying packages around? No problem. I just leave them at the store and ask if Uncle Walt can drop them by my room later. Sometimes I don't want them taken to my room. I want them taken to my home. I was afraid I’d be told where the nearest Post Office or UPS Store was. Or at least have to go to the customer service desk. But nope... Walt told his folks to take care of it right there at the check-out. Can you believe it? Have you ever found another place where they will do that? Old Uncle Walt must like me a bunch! And I love the way he drives me around the place. I hate driving when I'm on vacation. Walt says I don't need to do that. He'll send a bus around for me. I may have to wait 10 minutes or so, but that seems a small price to pay. And I know you absolutely won't believe this, but every once in a while instead of sending a bus around Walt will send a boat or a MONORAIL out to get me!! Ever find that anywhere else? I don't even need to pay anything! It seems like everywhere I go in WDW Uncle Walt is there doing things for me that no one else would do. Don't like waiting in line? No problem. He'll give you a reservation for when you can ride with almost no wait. Don't like crowded parks? That’s no problem either. Walt keeps his parks open extra late just for his favorite nieces and nephews. Try asking for that at one of the Smithsonian Museums. They will laugh at you and then call security. Yup. Old Uncle Walt told me if I came all the way down to Orlando he'd show me a heck of a good time. And did he ever!! He has to be the absolute best uncle of all time.
Originally Posted By barboy Well, it looks like I left out two other very real and meaningful WDW pull factors: H) intangibles (demderedose brings up 'memories', mattawn talks about 'reality suspension', megura is drawn to WDW for the 'magic' and sun-in-fun likes WDW's 'laid back/casual' approach). I) guest perks/service (RT has compelling points about WDW's transportation, easy charging, room/home delivery, FP, and extended operating hours) With these two new and important categories I must re-evaluate my breakdown: Attractions...........40% food/dining...........20% night life............10% shopping..............10% intangibles............8% guest service/perks....7% hotels.................5% resort activities......0% seminars,competitions..0%
Originally Posted By Megara RoadTrip... that is so true. It is truly a wonderful place, like nowhere on else on earth.
Originally Posted By CMDad <<You missed the number one factor: - Close proximity to retired grandparents/family members. That has been the #1 draw to Florida, and WDW, for decades.>> Or in my case - a working daughter who lives very close to WDW
Originally Posted By Miss Walt Disney Thething that "draws" me to WDW is the magic. The first time I drov through that gate, a magic feeling overcame my whole body.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmmm, well after our WDW trip 18 months ago and our DL trip this week, all I can say is I am not very likely to return to WDW for a number of years. My WDW trip soured my love of Disney, and DLP has it's issues too. Having just stayed for 6 days at the Grand Californian and the two parks, with some great meals and shopping, and wonderful not humid but warm weather, I will definately return to DL - I still love it. I really do not like much about WDW except Epcot and DAK. But given that I live in Europe and travel alot anyway, and the San Diego Zoo is not far from DL, I can honestly say I do not feel I will miss much in missing out on WDW. In fact it may make me a better LPer.
Originally Posted By danyoung Taking every chance you get to tell everyone how much you now don't enjoy WDW is certainly your right, but it's NOT going to make you a better LPer, dave.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I know Dan. That is why by staying away from WDW, and therefore can stop my negative tirades. That way it will make me a better LPer. WDW is great for some, DL for others. Some love both equally. I have now worked out what works for me and what does not. And therefore can make better choices. Now that I am back from DL, I am trying to share that I have not lost faith in Disney as a whole. In fact you could say I am a born again Disney fan. And in this I can be a more positive poster.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys What's better than resort TV when you check in that first day or more depressing than resort TV when checking out on that last day?
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun also depressing is seeing a WDW commercial the day after you return home
