epcotisbest
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Still missing punctuation.As I thought, sitting there completely wasted on cheap alcohol with a couple of fierce fighting dogs that no doubt terrorize the neighbourhood on a regular basis
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Anybody else feel like there's a lot of griping going on lately?
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rob0519
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If you're getting tired of seeing the same complaints frequently, that is an indication that the issues causing the complaints continue to exist. People here can and do offer solutions to many of their complaints. Unfortunately, the members of this forum have no power to implement any of those suggestions or solutions. So, yes, I can see the beating a dead horse comment.
For the the almost ten years you speak of the only constants at Disney have been escalting prices, escalating crowds and declining value and quality. Yes, there is the new Fantasyland, but in my opinion it's not the grand savior of WDW it was marketed to be. There is nothing new in DHS, EPCOT or the Animal Kingdom nor is there anything on the imediate horizon. A new Soarin' film in 2016? That's the best this massive company can produce for their entire flagship resort?
Like you, my family and I will continue to go, but will spread our money around to DCL and DLR rather than exclusively to WDW. I'm sorry, but until the Disney corporation corrects some of what is wrong at WDW and gives the guests something new, exciting and cutting edge as they did 20 and 30 years ago, most of the complaints are well deserved and will no doubt continue.
epcotisbest
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After today's news of the BAH coming down soon, maybe one less thing to gripe about. Though it never bothered me, so maybe I'll complain about it's demise.
Again no argument from me on any of your points. We're spending way more money on DCL and had an amazing time at DLR last year and are going to go back next year. I see that as voting with my pocketbook but I'm not on here complaining about things frequently. The one time I did have a major complaint I wrote a letter and they made it right by me.
Victor Kelly
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Some complaints both here and other Disney sites are sometimes by the people who visit the park to excess during the year and complain of nothing new. Solution: Stop going every week, or month. It gets old after a while and you will see the same pitfalls all the time.
Some people will complain because they want to jump on the wagon. Others complain because they can never be happy with what they get. Then there are the complaints about stuff being in refurb status. Guess what, they need to refurb so it can open again. It sucks for us, because we can only afford a trip every 5 years, but we move on and do other stuff.
Disney has put itself on this pedestal of perfection, and when they do not act accordingly people on the web call them on it, which they very well should. Each and every one of us pay big money to stay on property, visit the parks, buy their stuff, and travel to and from.
WDW looks entirely different now as opposed to when I was taken there starting in 1975, I remember from about 79 on in bits and pieces. From 82, I have an excellent memory of how things were. Some things worse but a lot is better. If WDW did not have 4 parks, and thousands of rooms, there would have been no expansion, no extra parks, no Pleasure Island, no Disney Springs, no new water parks,no thousands of rooms. Everything is intertwined now and feeds off each other at this resort like none other.
Some people will complain because they want to jump on the wagon. Others complain because they can never be happy with what they get. Then there are the complaints about stuff being in refurb status. Guess what, they need to refurb so it can open again. It sucks for us, because we can only afford a trip every 5 years, but we move on and do other stuff.
Disney has put itself on this pedestal of perfection, and when they do not act accordingly people on the web call them on it, which they very well should. Each and every one of us pay big money to stay on property, visit the parks, buy their stuff, and travel to and from.
WDW looks entirely different now as opposed to when I was taken there starting in 1975, I remember from about 79 on in bits and pieces. From 82, I have an excellent memory of how things were. Some things worse but a lot is better. If WDW did not have 4 parks, and thousands of rooms, there would have been no expansion, no extra parks, no Pleasure Island, no Disney Springs, no new water parks,no thousands of rooms. Everything is intertwined now and feeds off each other at this resort like none other.
copcarguyp71
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Griping is a funny side effect of discontent. Some is just background noise and some is founded. It is up to the individual reader to determine which is which...
I've actually done what you've suggested - sent a letter to corporate with constructive criticism. Not expecting a response anytime soon. I also take the opportunity to respond to the surveys, making sure to praise those things I feel Disney does well on but also provide some helpful suggestions, other thank just checking the "strongly dislike or disagree" box. Pixie nailed it. We want Disney to improve but we feel the current management isn't listening, so we use this and other forums to vent our frustrations. And provide suggestions we think will enhance the parks, peoples' experiences and improve Disney's bottom line. It's called tough love. I think most of us are on this forum because we care. And it is also an excellent source of information and great tips!
In total agreement with everything you listed. Not because I like to complain, but because I want Disney to be the best it can for everyone.
DisneyDaver
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I agree with your point, but you stated the answer as to why things haven't changed ... what smart company would make changes when crowds keep increasing after price increases (and no increase in quality)? When folks stop going to WDW, then we'll see changes. When complaints turn into trips elsewhere, then we'll see changes.
Victor Kelly
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GrammieBee
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Some complaints have a basis in fact and should be "discussed".
Some people are having fun complaining and looking for anything about which to complain.
Other people are only happy when they are miserable or complaining. Sad, but true.
Then there are those who, when they read the complaints about something, decide they better get on the band wagon and add a complaint.
Take your pick.
Some people are having fun complaining and looking for anything about which to complain.
Other people are only happy when they are miserable or complaining. Sad, but true.
Then there are those who, when they read the complaints about something, decide they better get on the band wagon and add a complaint.
Take your pick.
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Magenta Panther
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Tonka's Skipper
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There is always a lot of griping going on. Disney is making lots of changes, additions, etc. When ever there is change there will be debate. Most of it will be negative, because many people find change scary.
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draybook
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Perhaps you should show this to TDO. If the complaints are getting worse over those 10 years then what does that tell you? Seems to be reason for the complaining.....
xdan0920
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danpam1024
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People LOVE to complain, but still hand over all their vacation $$ every year 
. IDK makes no sense to me, but I'm just a silly girl
. IDK makes no sense to me, but I'm just a silly girl