Originally Posted By bryans01 I love Walt Disney World,Its the most facinating place I know.I didnt visit WDW for the first time till I was 27 Years old,I hand no idea what I was in for,Ive been hooked ever since.With my second marriage in "94"I picked up a daughter along the way and when my wife and I discussed where we would go,there was no option but to take lauren who was then 7 to WDW.The look of a childs face entering the MK for the first time more than outweighs the magic we sometimes feelwe lose as an adult.My wife and had our first child of our own in "95".The waiting of years to bring this child to WDW at the time was unbearable but somehow I managed.My stepdaughter was 20 years old this year and we took one of her friend to WDW for her first time and the llok on her face took me back to where the magic all began.If your loosing the magic I encourage you to take a child for thier first time,a nephew ,a niece or somebodys child that may not be as lucky as yours and the smile on that childs face should let you know that the magis still lives at WDW.
Originally Posted By Boomerbilia <<So what's my problem with the MK? That's what a Disney fanboy on another site asked me in a private message a while ago. I just ignored it, but I think I'd like to explain a bit. So let's go back in time to 1987 and compare the MK then and now, shall we?>> Spirit of 74, you are writing a novel…and a pretty boring stupid one-sided diatribe of junk. If you were old enough to remember 1987, that puts you at least 20 years old. Put 1987 into perspective before you compare 1987 to 2007. What was going on in 1987? No Cell Phones. Fax Machines were new. The Internet wasn't really around. Computers were toys. "Pong" was the big video game, so try to compare Oranges to Oranges, okay? You are not!!!! <<And please if you disagree, let's not point out obvious facts that are irrelevant to this discussion. Everyone knows WDW now has four parks, two water parks and 30,000 plus rooms and timeshares.>> Disney doesn't have timeshares. The Vacation Club is based upon the flexible use of a point system. You are not ‘locked' into a week, so get your info correct. And why does the Vacation Club exist? What is its purpose? Have you taken a tour to understand it? If you don't know, don't bring it up. <<Let's start with show and how important it used to be.>> SHOW is the big thing. You don't make the decisions for Disney. Do you want to know who makes the major decisions? GUESTS DO. Do you see those people walking around with clip boards? They ask questions that give the direction of what Guests want. <<Most people here probably don't see an issue with character-based entertainment in any/every land. But that's not what the MK was. In 1987 (and it's just a random year I picked because it's two decades ago) the only land with character-based entertainment/attractions was Fantasyland. The lands had meaning. Frontierland was about the wild west American frontier. Liberty Square went even further back to the Colonial/Revolutionary period. Tomorrowland was about the future. Adventureland was about visiting exotic lands where you could be attacked by hippos, climb a jungle treehouse, set sail with Pirates etc..., Main Street was about a nostalgic return to turn of the century small--town America.>> Guests want Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and all the other characters in ALL the parks. Epcot is now a fun family place because characters are in the park. That is a vital and critical change for the better for Epcot. There are now more families with kids going to Epcot then ever before. I can see how you can call AK stale, old or boring. Go on Kali River Rapids and tell me it is boring. AK is not meant to thrill people like you. It is an EDUCATIONAL PARK created specifically to teach families and kids the importance of our planet’s wildlife. MGM keeps changing and adding and so does the MK. As a cast member who sees the daily changes, you are so far off the beaten track, I could die laffin' at the laffin’ place. And the pisser of it all is you have no idea of what is coming up. How can you call the overhaul of the Haunted Mansion stale? How can you call the Pirates ride stale? Now, the Jungle Cruise, I could understand. BUT, it is not your opinion that counts. It is the opinion of the Guests. And I speak to them on a daily basis. If you think the park is stale, why don't you use your College Degree in Engineering to create something new? It is sooooo easy to rag. . HOW ABOUT SHOW? If you want to see what Disney really is capable, get off your brains and fly over to Paris, or yet, Disney's # 1 park, Tokyo, and see what change and vitality is all about. Disney is looking for new ways to release built-up energy inside the organization to go further—2 new cruise ships, the AK Lodge Villas Vacation Club, the Contemporary Vacation Club, the 4 seasons Resort, untold new rides and the rumored 2011 5th park. Oh, oops, and maybe finishing the Pop Century. How much of this do you know? Or can you pass it over with a "Yeah, that’s true, BUTâ€. ’Ya know, we all have opinions, just like a------s!! You know the expression. And stop knocking the extra hour events, which have been going on BEFORE 1987. They are a great way to extend the entertainment in a great way that families and kids love. You don't like Halloween, fine. Close your door and eat your candy by yourself. Halloween is the best. Why are you knocking Managers? Not only do they take it from Guests, they take it form Cast Members. Grow up. Maybe you have a simple job and have thought into what a manager has to respond to on a daily basis. And they are on call 24/7. Is it worth the money? Nope. Is it worth your comments? NOPE. Dollars for donuts, they don't read what you have written and wouldn't care in the least. GROW UP! Regarding Cleanliness… There are more Guests and 70,000 Cast Members who work 24/7 to keep the park as clean as possible. Have you EVER considered the most important member of the Disney Cast, the Custodian? He may be at the park at 7 AM and may work until 2 AM. He struggles with 100 degree heat so you can rag on. GROW UP! Guest comfort is key. There may be a line at Space Mountain, but there is a long queue area inside. Ever go to Universal? It’s exactly the opposite. GROW UP! Attractions come and go. The KEY WORD at Disney is "CHANGE". Maybe it is time for you to take a break from Disney and try Universal. I understand Captain Morgan and his 'Morganettes" are having a special this week—Rum Shots for $3.00. And you can touch a Morganette for an extra tip................ Better yet, if you are not a Cast Member, quit you job, become a Cast Member and you can really learn what 'MAGIC' is all about, especially after they don't fire you for your bad attitude. Go ahead, spend an hour and answer this. I would not only love to hear from you, but ANYONE who may even get my drift. Later. I'm running off to catch those old worn out fireworks at Epcot. Oh, how boring.....
Originally Posted By danyoung <<<---- grabs popcorn and sits back for the very entertaining show to come . . .
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ Yea... don't you just love it when a person's first post is a flamer?? Should be a fun ride!!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 You know I was actually going to ignore the poster above. I mean, it took 65 posts to get a truly ignorant post ... so why not let it go? But then I read the following posts from my buds, Danny and Trippy: >><<<---- grabs popcorn and sits back for the very entertaining show to come . . . ^^^ Yea... don't you just love it when a person's first post is a flamer?? Should be a fun ride!!>> How on earth can I let my pals down ... especially since Danny popped some popcorn, so let's have at shall we ... ;-)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Go ahead, spend an hour and answer this. I would not only love to hear from you, but ANYONE who may even get my drift.>> I thought about ... but I don't feel you're worth it. Sorry. I know you wanted it. But here's some advice: next time you want to take a shot at me, don't be so ignorant to do so in your first post ... wait at least 20-30 before. Otherwise, it comes off as what it is: a drive-by. And on that note: Have a magical night!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You mean.. when a company spy's post is a flamer.. How do I know this? Simple: this poster said <<If you want to see what Disney really is capable, get off your brains and fly over to Paris, or yet, Disney's # 1 park, Tokyo, and see what change and vitality is all about.>> Only those in the inside know that much, and hate to admit it. ...And Spirit sure knows about Paris already so nothing new to expect from him there. The poster also says...<<BUT, it is not your opinion that counts. It is the opinion of the Guests. And I speak to them on a daily basis.>> So, what do we have here? A marketing puppet? A Guest Relations victim? Hmmm... and maybe I am going senile but, isn't Spirit a "guest" like the ones this poster claims he/she talks to all of the time? Maybe he/she needs to realize a guest does not necesarily means a "clueless tourist", which is what frequents WDW in big numbers... After all, isn't WDW's management quick to validate the fact that WDW resort is frequented 1st and foremost by infrequent (Disney-unsavy if you will...) tourists, and not a lot of us local and frequent visitors? >>What was going on in 1987? No Cell Phones. Fax Machines were new. The Internet wasn't really around. Computers were toys.<< Computers were "toys"? Really? Gee, so what was the purpose of that computer room in the tunnel below the MK doing there? Atari Games?? What was Astuter Computer Review teaching guests at EPCOT in 1982? How to play PacMan? >>Disney doesn't have timeshares.<< Hahaha! We have a comedian among us!! Hahaha! You paid to share common space with a gazillion other suckers.. Yup, sounds like a Time Share to me. Don't let the Pixie Dust brainwashing fool you. I too was a Cast Member... I know about Brain washing quite well. Of course, now a days.. not too many CMs grasp it well..maybe because their hiring standards are as low as ever? >>Do you want to know who makes the major decisions? GUESTS DO. Do you see those people walking around with clip boards? They ask questions that give the direction of what Guests want.<< DON'T insult our intelligence! I too have agreed to take those surveys when approached... and all I am asked is how much my income is, how long my stay is, am I staying on or off property etc etc.. NOT once am I asked if I am happy with the quality of the show, the cleanliness, the cast efficiency etc etc..in other words, the things that matter. How is it that asking me personal questions about my income "give the direction of what guests want"? You make no sense whatsoever, or at least, you make the sense of someone who is justifying Disney's poor decisions in order to keep his/her job. >>If you think the park is stale, why don't you use your College Degree in Engineering to create something new? It is sooooo easy to rag.<< The people who used their Engineering degree back in the late 20th century are seeing their masterful works of art now being dismantled for the benefit of the whole... Death to the evil WAND!!! >>Disney is looking for new ways to release built-up energy inside the organization to go further—2 new cruise ships, the AK Lodge Villas Vacation Club, the Contemporary Vacation Club, the 4 seasons Resort, untold new rides and the rumored 2011 5th park. Oh, oops, and maybe finishing the Pop Century.<< How about "releasing built-up energy to make the major changes and improvements the MK needs to make it as magical as it's sister parks around the World??? Who needs more hotels on property? How do you justify the MK being the most expensive DL park on Earth to visit, yet it is the most stale of the Kingdoms? And please... no more "that's what guests want" crap. Most average guests do not want, know or expect anything from WDW because they are clueless. These are the same guests who think they can ride the monorail to Islands of Adventures. >>And stop knocking the extra hour events, which have been going on BEFORE 1987. They are a great way to extend the entertainment in a great way that families and kids love.<< You mean, the "hard ticket events". Great way to extend the profits made in the theme park sector at the expense of day guests who would prefer not to pay (again) to enjoy seasonal activities in the park once it gets dark. And... Yes they have been going on since much earlier than that.. but at least they used to be held on times when the park historically closed early due to being low seasons. Now a days, regular day guests in the middle of summer have to call it a day early at the MK because Disney want to hold these events (not to mention the "Extra Magic Hours") during premium times of the year. I hardly call that a "value" for them tourists who are spending their hard earned money to visit WDW in the summertime. If TDL can afford to offer Halloween and Xmas events at regular ticket prices during regular park hours for 7-8 weeks in a row for each holiday, then the MK should too. >>You don't like Halloween, fine. Close your door and eat your candy by yourself. Halloween is the best.<< Now, who's being childish? >>Dollars for donuts, (Managers) don't read what you have written and wouldn't care in the least.<< No, they don't.. (wink wink..since I know that is what Disney people like you actually do wink wink but let's pretend they don't...just for fun) ..and you do your job justice as well!!! That's EXACTLY THE REASON WHY WDW IS IN SUCH SAD SHAPE!!!! Thank you for re-emphazising that!!! >> Have you EVER considered the most important member of the Disney Cast, the Custodian? He may be at the park at 7 AM and may work until 2 AM. He struggles with 100 degree heat so you can rag on.<< He may be at work at odd hours... but is he really? But If that is the case, then why is the MK in particular so consistently untidy and filthy at times? Obviously, you don't come out from your Team Disney office and see what we (the frequent visitors) are seeing!! Does the heat bother you so much? >>Guest comfort is key. There may be a line at Space Mountain, but there is a long queue area inside. Ever go to Universal? It’s exactly the opposite.<< IF guest confort was "key", then we would not have fastpass, where at some rides guests are subjected to 2 hr plus stand by lines that simply do not move. As for Space Mountain... you gotta be kidding me here... When was the last time the entire INDOOR queue for both tracks in Space Mountain was used??? Oh, right.. since the coming of FP, that's when! Obviously you don't have a clue about that either and probably have not ridden Space Mt. since then? And yes, I have been to Universal, and because they had the good sense to highly restrict their Express (fastpass) system by charging money for it, their stand by lines now move quickly and the overall waiting times have been greatly reduced. Disney should learn a lesson from this. >>Attractions come and go. The KEY WORD at Disney is "CHANGE".<< I am all for change, but change at WDW lately has not been exactly for the best. Yet things that need to be changed, like bad managers, do not. >>Maybe it is time for you to take a break from Disney and try Universal. I understand Captain Morgan and his 'Morganettes" are having a special this week—Rum Shots for $3.00. And you can touch a Morganette for an extra tip................<< By the tone of your post, seems to me you are the one in need of a shot. Hey the Wine fest is coming up...again... much to your enjoyment, and maybe you can get your 35% discount from those ridiculously high prices they charge for a small plate of hors d'oevres and cup of cheap wine. >>I'm running off to catch those old worn out fireworks at Epcot. Oh, how boring.....<< If you are easily entertained by an 8 year old show... then more power to you. Me? I expect new and varied stuff on a more regular basis... and wasn't that you who just proclaimed something about "change" at WDW? Why hasn't this been changed yet? Ooops! forgot, because managers need to justify their salaries for all the work they do or don't. So money is not well spent on improvements..and when they come, like the current Haunted mansion redo..it's coming way past the time it should have. >>GROW UP!<< No, YOU! grow up! Do you realize that many of us here own Disney shares, the same Disney company you work for and defend so fiercely? So we basically own YOU and your job! If we are not happy with you and your job, we have all of the right in the World to express our opinions on your performance as a manager and the company as a whole. ...And who knows, we could even have the power to replace you someday...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 TDLFAN, have you ever heard the phrase 'Just because you're invited to the dance doesn't mean you have to go?'
Originally Posted By TDLFAN But you know me... I *LOVE* to dance!! And I especially love to crash such parties!!!
Originally Posted By Boomerbilia Hey, First, I am not a Flamer. I see you have made over 3,000 posts to topics. Oh My Gosh! Is this what you do for a living? In 1987 there was only 2 parks at WDW. Now there are 4 and 2 cruise ships. A lot of Guests I speak to on a DAILY BASIS see and feel the magic. DMC, DVC, AK, MGM are all new and bring there own MAGIC. Sometimes you can find the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right. I am guessing that you are not seeing the light that is obviously there every day and every night. \Hey, my brother came down to WDW for the first time in 10 years. After he went home, he said 'I saw all of Disney. I don't have to come back to Disney again". OK, hows that for missing the MAGIC. After 30 visits, you may think the MAGIC is gone, but you are just not looking at it right. Don't knock Disney for thier 'lack of MAGIC', look inside yourself and ask why you've posted over 3,000 times and blame Disney for losing the Magic. No so. Again, I see it every day on the faces of Guests and Cast. It is you who has lost the ability to see the magic because you have changed. It sounds like you are also SAD.... Might as well blame someone besides yourself. I'm not a Flamer. I have chosen not to post in the past due to time limitations in my life. We should all look inside ourselfs for answers. WDW is a place to pull out the Magic we have inside of us. FIGMENT - It is OUR Imagination to use. It is there. Take it or leave it if you dare, but it is there to be used. Am I wrong? go ahead pile it on, but ask about yourself first and THINK about your answer ok?
Originally Posted By danyoung Boomerbilia, I'm not one to make a snap judgement on a new poster. I don't know if you're a flamer or a Disney spy, and I don't care. All I care about is your words here. And your words are couched so deeply in anger that whatever message you're trying to convey is completely lost. If you'd spent any time reading here you'd see that folks like TDLFAN and the Spirit (and ME!) deeply love the Disney properties, and are upset about their downslide because they know exactly how great the parks used to be and in some cases aren't any more, particularly the MK. And if you'd read this entire thread, and others like it here and on other web sites, you'd see that many more people AGREE with the Spirit than disagree, which should be an indication to any sensible person that there may indeed be problems within all that magic. To paraphrase Ben Franklin, perhaps it's time for you to doubt a little of your own infallibility, take off the rose colored glasses, and see the place for what it's become - still a wonderful, "magical" place, but not at wonderful as it used to be.
Originally Posted By Boomerbilia >>To paraphrase Ben Franklin, perhaps it's time for you to doubt a little of your own infallibility, take off the rose colored glasses, and see the place for what it's become - still a wonderful, "magical" place, but not at wonderful as it used to be.<< I think it is more magical then it was. The Magic is just in different locations. If you keep looking at the same rose, it will also be the same rose. Next time, look at the plant, look at the roots. Look at the stems and seeds. love ya all
Originally Posted By DLFAN1979 ""Again, I see it every day on the faces of Guests"" Because they've NEVER been here, so what ELSE are they going to think??!! Please dont insult us. Go back and kneel down before puppet Meg.
Originally Posted By Boomerbilia Hey.. lets get over the paranoid stuff. I am NOt a spy in the House of Detention. I am a FAN, above all. I think somew people here are posting with much misinformation and that is not right. I am not here to flame, but point out significant errors. Like DVC. If you don't know, don't talk about...period. Take the tour, and then you can say what ever you like. Thats how I feel. Lets be honest. Lets not put down what we don't know. Thats my point. MAGIC . . turning WDW into the most magnificant garden in 7 days with flowers blooming everywhere on property. Now thats magic! Lets talk about that!! Love ya all, lets be positive. You don't know about something, don't rag on it, ASK about it am I right?
Originally Posted By Boomerbilia <<You mean.. when a company spy's post is a flamer.. How do I know this? Simple: this poster said If you want to see what Disney really is capable, get off your brains and fly over to Paris, or yet, Disney's # 1 park, Tokyo, and see what change and vitality is all about.>> Only those in the inside know that much, and hate to admit it. ...And Spirit sure knows about Paris already so nothing new to expect from him there. The poster also says...<<BUT, it is not your opinion that counts. It is the opinion of the Guests. And I speak to them on a daily basis.>> So, what do we have here? A marketing puppet? A Guest Relations victim? Hmmm... and maybe I am going senile but, isn't Spirit a "guest" like the ones this poster claims he/she talks to all of the time? Maybe he/she needs to realize a guest does not necesarily means a "clueless tourist", which is what frequents WDW in big numbers... After all, isn't WDW's management quick to validate the fact that WDW resort is frequented 1st and foremost by infrequent (Disney-unsavy if you will...) tourists, and not a lot of us local and frequent visitors? What was going on in 1987? No Cell Phones. Fax Machines were new. The Internet wasn't really around. Computers were toys.<< Computers were "toys"? Really? Gee, so what was the purpose of that computer room in the tunnel below the MK doing there? Atari Games?? What was Astuter Computer Review teaching guests at EPCOT in 1982? How to play PacMan? >>Disney doesn't have timeshares.<< Hahaha! We have a comedian among us!! Hahaha! You paid to share common space with a gazillion other suckers.. Yup, sounds like a Time Share to me. Don't let the Pixie Dust brainwashing fool you. I too was a Cast Member... I know about Brain washing quite well. Of course, now a days.. not too many CMs grasp it well..maybe because their hiring standards are as low as ever? >>Do you want to know who makes the major decisions? GUESTS DO. Do you see those people walking around with clip boards? They ask questions that give the direction of what Guests want.<< DON'T insult our intelligence! I too have agreed to take those surveys when approached... and all I am asked is how much my income is, how long my stay is, am I staying on or off property etc etc.. NOT once am I asked if I am happy with the quality of the show, the cleanliness, the cast efficiency etc etc..in other words, the things that matter. How is it that asking me personal questions about my income "give the direction of what guests want"? You make no sense whatsoever, or at least, you make the sense of someone who is justifying Disney's poor decisions in order to keep his/her job. >>If you think the park is stale, why don't you use your College Degree in Engineering to create something new? It is sooooo easy to rag.<< The people who used their Engineering degree back in the late 20th century are seeing their masterful works of art now being dismantled for the benefit of the whole... Death to the evil WAND!!! >>Disney is looking for new ways to release built-up energy inside the organization to go further—2 new cruise ships, the AK Lodge Villas Vacation Club, the Contemporary Vacation Club, the 4 seasons Resort, untold new rides and the rumored 2011 5th park. Oh, oops, and maybe finishing the Pop Century.<< How about "releasing built-up energy to make the major changes and improvements the MK needs to make it as magical as it's sister parks around the World??? Who needs more hotels on property? How do you justify the MK being the most expensive DL park on Earth to visit, yet it is the most stale of the Kingdoms? And please... no more "that's what guests want" crap. Most average guests do not want, know or expect anything from WDW because they are clueless. These are the same guests who think they can ride the monorail to Islands of Adventures. >>And stop knocking the extra hour events, which have been going on BEFORE 1987. They are a great way to extend the entertainment in a great way that families and kids love.<< You mean, the "hard ticket events". Great way to extend the profits made in the theme park sector at the expense of day guests who would prefer not to pay (again) to enjoy seasonal activities in the park once it gets dark. And... Yes they have been going on since much earlier than that.. but at least they used to be held on times when the park historically closed early due to being low seasons. Now a days, regular day guests in the middle of summer have to call it a day early at the MK because Disney want to hold these events (not to mention the "Extra Magic Hours") during premium times of the year. I hardly call that a "value" for them tourists who are spending their hard earned money to visit WDW in the summertime. If TDL can afford to offer Halloween and Xmas events at regular ticket prices during regular park hours for 7-8 weeks in a row for each holiday, then the MK should too. >>You don't like Halloween, fine. Close your door and eat your candy by yourself. Halloween is the best.<< Now, who's being childish? >>Dollars for donuts, (Managers) don't read what you have written and wouldn't care in the least.<< No, they don't.. (wink wink..since I know that is what Disney people like you actually do wink wink but let's pretend they don't...just for fun) ..and you do your job justice as well!!! That's EXACTLY THE REASON WHY WDW IS IN SUCH SAD SHAPE!!!! Thank you for re-emphazising that!!! >> Have you EVER considered the most important member of the Disney Cast, the Custodian? He may be at the park at 7 AM and may work until 2 AM. He struggles with 100 degree heat so you can rag on.<< He may be at work at odd hours... but is he really? But If that is the case, then why is the MK in particular so consistently untidy and filthy at times? Obviously, you don't come out from your Team Disney office and see what we (the frequent visitors) are seeing!! Does the heat bother you so much? >>Guest comfort is key. There may be a line at Space Mountain, but there is a long queue area inside. Ever go to Universal? It’s exactly the opposite.<< IF guest confort was "key", then we would not have fastpass, where at some rides guests are subjected to 2 hr plus stand by lines that simply do not move. As for Space Mountain... you gotta be kidding me here... When was the last time the entire INDOOR queue for both tracks in Space Mountain was used??? Oh, right.. since the coming of FP, that's when! Obviously you don't have a clue about that either and probably have not ridden Space Mt. since then? And yes, I have been to Universal, and because they had the good sense to highly restrict their Express (fastpass) system by charging money for it, their stand by lines now move quickly and the overall waiting times have been greatly reduced. Disney should learn a lesson from this. >>Attractions come and go. The KEY WORD at Disney is "CHANGE".<< I am all for change, but change at WDW lately has not been exactly for the best. Yet things that need to be changed, like bad managers, do not. >>Maybe it is time for you to take a break from Disney and try Universal. I understand Captain Morgan and his 'Morganettes" are having a special this week—Rum Shots for $3.00. And you can touch a Morganette for an extra tip................<< By the tone of your post, seems to me you are the one in need of a shot. Hey the Wine fest is coming up...again... much to your enjoyment, and maybe you can get your 35% discount from those ridiculously high prices they charge for a small plate of hors d'oevres and cup of cheap wine. >>I'm running off to catch those old worn out fireworks at Epcot. Oh, how boring.....<< If you are easily entertained by an 8 year old show... then more power to you. Me? I expect new and varied stuff on a more regular basis... and wasn't that you who just proclaimed something about "change" at WDW? Why hasn't this been changed yet? Ooops! forgot, because managers need to justify their salaries for all the work they do or don't. So money is not well spent on improvements..and when they come, like the current Haunted mansion redo..it's coming way past the time it should have. >>GROW UP!<< No, YOU! grow up! Do you realize that many of us here own Disney shares, the same Disney company you work for and defend so fiercely? So we basically own YOU and your job! If we are not happy with you and your job, we have all of the right in the World to express our opinions on your performance as a manager and the company as a whole. ...And who knows, we could even have the power to replace you someday...>> Let’s start off by saying “Thank You for calling me a Disney Spy. Love ’ya to no end. Sorry, though. Disney doesn't think I am up to that. But, I see you are up to 9,000 postings on these message boards. My Gosh. What do you do for a living? Guest Surveys are done all over EVERY park and Hotel in ways that you don't see. Yes, you were surveyed with the general “Where do you live†questions, but I remember being asked to sit down at a computer at the entrance to the MK and answering about 50 questions about rides... It all depends upon where and when. Call 407-WDW-DINE and you will be asked to take part in a survey. Go on the Cruise and on the last day, you get a survey... >>Hahaha! We have a comedian among us!! Hahaha! You paid to share common space with a gazillion other suckers.. Yup, sounds like a Time Share to me. Don't let the Pixie Dust brainwashing fool you. I too was a Cast Member... I know about Brain washing quite well. Of course, now a days.. not too many CMs grasp it well..maybe because their hiring standards are as low as ever?<< So, now I see why you are a flamer with 9,000 posts. You WORKED for Disney and, hmmmm, got fired? DVC has a remarkable marketing team and they actually tell the TRUTH. What is the Vacation Club all about? A cheap way for guests to lock in future vacations at today's prices. When they are members, Disney knows they are coming back. It is like the casinos in Las Vegas. Give the rooms for cheap. The Guests are going to spend money on the food, gifts, etc. Again, if you haven't taken a DVC tour or visited a preview center for the info, don't discuss what you don't know. >>He may be at work at odd hours... but is he really? But If that is the case, then why is the MK in particular so consistently untidy and filthy at times? Obviously, you don't come out from your Team Disney office and see what we (the frequent visitors) are seeing!! Does the heat bother you so much?<< And the funny thing is that you guys call me a Flamer. OK. Let’s get you into a Custodial outfit. Be at work at 6 AM at Epcot and work until 3:30 in 105 degree heat outside. Let’s see how fast you can move. Or how about a closing shift starting at 3:30 and ending at 2:30 AM? Then, come back the next day for a Mid-Day Shift. Be in at 11 AM, please. I bet you can't do it. So stop knocking. I've seen the park before and after hours. It starts out CLEAN. Steam Clean. Can't help it if the place gets trashed so fast. How about cigarette smokers who drop their cigs into the water or leave cups on railings that drop into the lakes and kill fish? Disney works hard to keep those things down to a minimum and keep what the Guest sees are real and clean. >>How about "releasing built-up energy to make the major changes and improvements the MK needs to make it as magical as it's sister parks around the World??? Who needs more hotels on property? How do you justify the MK being the most expensive DL park on Earth to visit, yet it is the most stale of the Kingdoms? And please... no more "that's what guests want" crap. Most average guests do not want, know or expect anything from WDW because they are clueless. These are the same guests who think they can ride the monorail to Islands of Adventures.<< So, what are your ideas? Instead of being a Monday Morning Quarterback, bring on those great ideas you have that you can help the Imagineers on. And you are calling me the Flamer? Jeez...listen to yourself. Rag, rag, rag. 9,000 postings bring on the ideas and positive thoughts. You are losing it. Be part of a solution. >>By the tone of your post, seems to me you are the one in need of a shot. Hey the Wine fest is coming up...again... much to your enjoyment, and maybe you can get your 35% discount from those ridiculously high prices they charge for a small plate of hors d'oevres and cup of cheap wine.<< Just to show what you don't know and it bothers me that you are posting this blatant non-truth. First, most Cast Discounts are 20%. After 5 years, 35%. CAST MEMBERS DO NOT GET ANY DISCOUNTS ON ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES UNDER ANY CICUMSTANCES! Cast Members are not allowed to bring any onto premises and cannot drink on property either. >>IF guest confort was "key", then we would not have fastpass, where at some rides guests are subjected to 2 hr plus stand by lines that simply do not move. As for Space Mountain... you gotta be kidding me here... When was the last time the entire INDOOR queue for both tracks in Space Mountain was used??? Oh, right.. since the coming of FP, that's when! Obviously you don't have a clue about that either and probably have not ridden Space Mt. since then? And yes, I have been to Universal, and because they had the good sense to highly restrict their Express (fastpass) system by charging money for it, their stand by lines now move quickly and the overall waiting times have been greatly reduced. Disney should learn a lesson from << That is why Disney just finished changing the queue area for Soarin'. As for Space Mountain, let’s consider that this ride is still vital after 35 plus years and the capacity of the park has increased. FastPass was a method to decrease lines and it does work. Just because guests would rather wait an hour instead of getting a timed admission, don't blame Disney for that. That is the Guests’ choice. RIGHT??? Just a final note: wink wink. I am NOT a manager. I have been a Guest of Disney since the 1970s and now have decided to work for them on a part time basis. Go to the parks and enjoy.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You are blinded by the pixie dust. That's ok. You are probablythe type of person who left a better life back in the midwest to bend over for Disney. Me? No, I didn't get fired from WDW, but left on my own because they simply do not pay enough money to make a living. You should know that, since you work there. And just wanted to tahnk you for repeating my entire post, in yours. It was worth repeating I guess. But that's OK. We are on to you now, so we won't waste our time much longer with a company puppet justifying their slips. So as you put it..rag on my pretty. You won't be around much longer, like the many company stooges who have come before you. And yes... 9,000 covering all of the Disney Resorts on Earth (many of which you could only dream of visiting as often as I do) on a recurrent basis so I guess you could say I am much more knowledgeable about the Disney resorts' experience over you in a lowly part time job for the Mouse. I guess you could say that's my line of work if it pleases you, and it makes me proud.
