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Perhaps I'm just one of the few, but I spent 3 days at Universal last trip. A friend of mine is going for 3 days in the fall. With young kids as part of the group, it can take 3 days to fully enjoy the 2 parks while also allotting some pool time breaks in the afternoons.

Very well said!

I would have loved to Honeymoon in WDW, but I didn't even bring it up because I knew that it was not my wife's first, second, third, forth etc choice :) I think you should suggest a place you both will love. My wife and I went to Hawaii and we both had a blast! ... even though I would have had...

That's a fair response. And yes, I agree that you are correct the obligation is to maximize value, not profit directly as I incorrectly stated (though I disagree with your in your statement that maximum value is not tied to profit as I believe there is a connection). My initial response was to...

I never said anything about running costs as low as possible in any of my posts. I never said it was simple. You twist my words. I said that WDW should be running for profit maximization (and in the case of the example that triggered my comment ... Disney should not spend money on additional...

I'm not a Kool-Aide drinker at all. My recent Orlando trips have been 80% Universal and 20% WDW because I personally don't like a lot of things WDW is doing and I believe in speaking with my wallet (because that is what brings about change, not website postings). I believe strongly that all...

I think allowing the Four Seasons to build in Golden Oak was an acknowledgement by WDW that the WDW deluxe resorts don't (and won't) offer the same experience as the Four Seasons. The other items you mention are just attempts by WDW to capture more available entertainment dollars from their...

As a public company, Disney has a fiduciary duty to it's shareholders to maximize profits (within the framework of the existing laws) and it would be unethical for Disney to act otherwise. Cost matters, no matter how much money Disney has.

What makes you think WDW is trying to desperately cater to those who would like a Four Seasons-like service experience? WDW deluxe resorts are all about paying a premium for convenience, not service. I've never seen any attempt to copy Four Seasons' service and I really don't think that is...

If there are a lot of vacant rooms during certain periods of time, I suspect there will be "coupon day" discounts. If there isn't much vacancy, then there is no reason for there to be any discounts.

I love the Halloween party and think it is very worth it. The Boo to You Parade is the best parade at WDW and in past years, the Wishes fireworks show was different than the normal Wishes show.

Yesterday, your wife copies you on the save the date sent to friends and relatives for your daughter's Frozen themed 2nd bday party and you "reply all" with: Though I'm a bit of a "fixer upper", I'm happy you and M decided to "let it go" and invite me anyway. I wish she had a winter birthday...

Agreed. An hour of transportation time saved has a lot of value to some people. Other don't see it because they don't place the same dollar value on time savings. For work reasons, my WDW vacations these days are never more than 4 or 5 nights so I always stay at a deluxe. Years ago, when I...

You and your family will likely have a blast. I spent 8 nights in Costa Rica (4 by the Arenal volcano and 4 at the beach on the Pacific Ocean side) and loved it! That said, if I had my choice of going back to Costa Rica or staying at this possible Star Wars resort, I'm choosing the Star Wars...

I don't see the fascination with Club 33. I suspect the food won't be any better than the best of the signatures. While it isn't of any interest to me, I can see why some people would want to join Club 33 in Cali for the possibility of seeing famous stars there, but the chances of a star...

You still need to pay for your meals. Think of it like a country club membership where you still have to pay for what you eat even though you pay a large annual fee.

You did nothing wrong and should have no reason to feel jerky. I suspect the TA was just very busy, but it's still not a good excuse for not responding to you.

I loved the Speedway as a kid. One of the highlights of each of my WDW trips in the 80s. I haven't been on it, however, as an adult and have no interest now ... but when my daughter is old enough to "drive", I hope it is still there.

No fireworks, but a pretty cool show called Universal Cinematic Spectacular in the Studios park. It's no where near as great as Wishes, but still worth seeing.

These days I find Universal to be more exciting in a fun way, but WDW to be more exciting in a magical way. I love Universal, but it doesn't give me that immersive magical feeling that WDW does. I have done trips in both orders and have a slight preference for doing Universal first and WDW...