Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "I can not stand that podcast. Used to be pretty good, before Disney bought him out and he can't say a word against him edgewise." I deleted it from my podcast list about October last year. His cheery "ev'rything is WONDERFUL" attitude and "Disney can do NO wrong!!!" made me want to hurt somebody. Before the obvious sell out I really enjoyed it.
Originally Posted By Krankenstein Despite the problems, they still do a lot of things right. When I am at WDW, I enjoy myself. I do not go around saying "that should be better". It is only when I reflect on things that I notice all of the problems. The Yeti is not included in the a ove statement. I always complain about him.
Originally Posted By DAR Maybe I just have a different view because I don't get to go all the time. But when I do get a chance to go I go in with a positive attitude. And to be honest I've been there 11 times with the most recent being New Year's 2008. And I've never ever encountered any problems with attractions(sure things have been down for renovation but that's life), the cast members have always been great. I think it's a great place to vacation. And if I'm going down there every few years it doesn't pay to go in with a negative attitude.
Originally Posted By DAR <<"I can not stand that podcast. Used to be pretty good, before Disney bought him out and he can't say a word against him edgewise." I deleted it from my podcast list about October last year. His cheery "ev'rything is WONDERFUL" attitude and "Disney can do NO wrong!!!" made me want to hurt somebody. Before the obvious sell out I really enjoyed it.>> But a lot of his podcast focuses on a specific attraction or hotel by getting into the history of it. And I rather enjoy it.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> His cheery "ev'rything is WONDERFUL" attitude and "Disney can do NO wrong!!!" made me want to hurt somebody. Before the obvious sell out I really enjoyed it.<<< That and the constant gushing about food. Gets obnoxious. >>> But a lot of his podcast focuses on a specific attraction or hotel by getting into the history of it. And I rather enjoy it.<<< A plus in a land of minuses! >>Despite the problems, they still do a lot of things right. When I am at WDW, I enjoy myself. I do not go around saying "that should be better". It is only when I reflect on things that I notice all of the problems. << Same. It's always when I come home, is the moment of "@#$@#!!! Disney really DID that?!"
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Oh, and on the note of the sell out...I mean, it started out as a bit of a theory of mine, and then was backed up that I found out it actually happens. I know other Magical sites have gone that way... ...But one day, he just picks up from NJ, and moves to FL/WDW and has all these incredible guests on the show, attitude change notwithstanding? Kinda sad...though, I can't blame him. The money is probably pretty good from Disney.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 Oh yeah, I don't blame him either. But I do have the right to exercise my option to press "delete" from my podcast list. Actually, selling out notwithstanding, I always had a problem with Mongello's actual manner of speaking. I cannot quantify it(I could do the impression were this an audio discussion)but he has this obnoxious way of speaking that kind of drawl/growls words he wishes to emphasize in sentences. When I heard it I wanted to rip somebody's arms off. It is just SO damned annoying. Also, that aside, listen to Mongello interview one of his "friends". He has this way of passively aggressively making fun of them, finding one or two things to pick on and tear them down. At times he is quite tenacious about it, slowly wearing the other person down. I noticed it one day and then heard it again and again as time went on. I understand he is a, ahem, a "shorter" man and I chalk this up to "small man syndrome". Add to that the gushing and obvious "Yes Man" attitude shilling for the Company and I eventually had enough.
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 I agree with you Dar, I don't get to go very often. I live day to day so I have to watch every penny to get to go on any vacation. I only go on one vacation a year, and its usually 1 year cheap vacation to like the beach or something like that. (cheap meaning 1500 dollars, I stay with a friend who lives 20 minutes from va beach and we just have a blast for a week) The other vacation cost me around 3000 dollars, and thats to disney world. So when I get to go I get excited months ahead of time. This year I just can't wait to get to go. 127 more days YIPEE
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Oh yeah, I don't blame him either. But I do have the right to exercise my option to press "delete" from my podcast list. Actually, selling out notwithstanding, I always had a problem with Mongello's actual manner of speaking. I cannot quantify it(I could do the impression were this an audio discussion)but he has this obnoxious way of speaking that kind of drawl/growls words he wishes to emphasize in sentences. When I heard it I wanted to rip somebody's arms off. It is just SO damned annoying. Also, that aside, listen to Mongello interview one of his "friends". He has this way of passively aggressively making fun of them, finding one or two things to pick on and tear them down. At times he is quite tenacious about it, slowly wearing the other person down. I noticed it one day and then heard it again and again as time went on. I understand he is a, ahem, a "shorter" man and I chalk this up to "small man syndrome". Add to that the gushing and obvious "Yes Man" attitude shilling for the Company and I eventually had enough.<<< I'm so glad I'm not the only one that notices these things...
Originally Posted By AuroraRose i don't know if anyone else is in the same boat, I didn't read through the whole post yet, but my main reason for going is Nostalgia. and in my case, that's where my complaints come from. I remember how Disney was, and when you go back and try to recapture a memory from your youth, and its covered in cigarette butts, or closed down because its not a high capacity season, you tend to get salty.
Originally Posted By Ursula Why am I planning a 16-day trip? I don't have to work when I am there. It isn't Disneyland. (I love Disneyland but too much of a good thing=boredom.) They have great restaurants. The Disney bus system works for us. Epcot. I could spend the whole trip there. AK and AKL. Get a Savannah Room. They can have a fireworks show that doesn't upset the neighbors. I agree with -Em, it looks great in pictures. I like to find the paintbrushes. I like EE. They have a better TOT than we do. Their Monorail is actually used for transportation. Unlike DL, you feel like you are in another world. It DOES photograph well. Prime-time Cafe. It is fun. When you meet people, it is unlike meeting people at DL. There are more people from across America, and I like meeting them. Plus, they are impressed by my job. (wink) The resorts are like any other resort. Pool bars. I love the Contemporary Hotel and how it looks. I like sitting on a hammock at the Poly. Mouse boats. This is something else I can stay in all day.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> I just like to critique. << I thought you just knew the value of a dollar.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I have never been to WDW and am SO excited to go. I love being at Disneyland. I can't wait to visit the other parks (besides MK) too, and see animals, and visit some resorts, and eat at good restaurants, and be on vacation with my DH. I want to compare MK to DL rides too. I think that I will be very happy there. I don't think it will be perfect, but I imagine it will still be wonderful.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 I think one of the things that'll hit you is the SHEER SIZE of the property. You can be driving for a few minutes before you even realize you're on Disney property. The first time you see SE is MAGICAL too. Some things will seem smaller than you always imagined, some will seem larger and more impressive. I know when one lives within half an hour and goes every weekend, the natural tendency is to become jaded and cynical. For a first timer though the place is a wonder. I hope you both really enjoy yourself!!!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Yeah, seeing Spaceship Earth glittering in the distance is one of the best sights in the world, and not just the Disney World.
