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    The turtle and the hare

    I’m sure other people have noticed that other theme parks (Universal in particular) seem to be able to build new attractions, parks, etc., three to four times faster then Disney. Do you think this is because Disney tends to stretch out construction over several fiscal year to reduce risk, or...
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    Disney bait & switch on Cyber Monday.

    I went to www.shopdisney.com to see if there were any discounts on Cyber Monday. The banner on the landing pages says “30 percent discount on order over $150”. However, was unable to apply the discount on the items I was trying to purchase. Using this website’s chat function, I came to find out...
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    Increased daily rates

    Please note that this is not a bashing post, just a consideration for future vacation planning/budgeting. Once the Skyline/Gondola project is in operation, is it expected that Disney will raise daily rates at the resorts supported by this transportation mode? And if so what percentage do you...
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    And you have to wonder if Disney computer security has suffered due to out-sourcing

    http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/15/bob-iger-hackers-have-stolen-disney-movie-for-random.html
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    Will Disney Caribbean Beach Resort become a deluxe resort?

    Even if Disney is still vague on the details on what all is going to happen at CBR, I concerned with the following: - Addition of DVC on premise at the resort which probably mean an uptick in landscaping and recreational facilities. If you compare what is there now to what other DVC locations...
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    Must check that spelling

    So, the new counter service restaurant in Avatar land is named Pongu Pongu. I find this amusing because in Korean "bang-ku" (방귀), which is pronounced as either (to English ears) bang-gwi or colloquially bang-ku, (which is pronounced the same way as Pongu), means "break wind". Not kidding here.
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    Decline in number of Living Sea's inhabitants?

    I don't know if this has been discussed elsewhere, but over the last five years or so I've perceived a decline in the number of "live" fish in the tanks by a significant degree. In reviewing videos for the 90's to now the decline is very noticeable. But, in the last five years the number of...
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    Another future failure for Disney bean counters

    I read on another site that Disney is planning an after-hours Star Wars themed event at Hollywood Studios for April 2017. Price of said ticket is a bit more than what Disney has been trying to charge for the same type of event at the Magic Kingdom. What offended me most is the small price...
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    How low can you go?

    (cited from another source) "From the people who brought you pizza at bus stops there is now a mobile cart in the Epcot parking lot selling drinks and snacks" What can possibly be the revenue stream on a daily basis for this? Corporate bean counters are inhaling more than just air in my opinion.
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    Wishes Dessert Party?

    How often do the dates for this event get updated? I've been trying to get a reservation for over 2 months for November but the available data have never extended past the end of this September. Thanks in advance for any help
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    A little disappointed in Disney concerning miliary room rates

    A few months ago went to make reservations at Caribbean Beach (standard room). However, found out that there was no availability for the time period needed (1st week of November), so decided to book a garden view room at Port Orleans Riverside. I retired from the United States Air Force a few...
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    No room at the Inn

    Went to book three rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort today and they are already out of standard rooms for the end of October. My family has been going to CBR for the last 20 years. Is there any strategy, other than hope and wait, to obtain these three rooms? We need two beds in each room, and all...
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    Trip Report Not the best experience 16-19 October 2014

    Overall, this was not the best of vacations, my wife and I enjoyed our time there, but several factors diminished the experience. We spent four full days (16 Oct – 19 Oct 2014, at all 4 of the parks and downtown Disney. Over the last 20 or so years my family has vacationed about 10 times at...
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    Can I use miltary tickets this way?

    I'm planning on purchasing the 4-day military tickets with park-hopper and water parks and more option. The question I have is this. Can I use the "4-day" ticket in the following manner: - Day one go to parks - Day two go to parks - Day three go to water park/downtown disney - Day four go to...
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    When is management going to realize the ineptitude of Meg Crofton?

    I realize that this post is probably going to never be allowed, or be taken down due to the language, but I have to speak my piece. And considering I've both a former cast member, and a vacation patron, I need to express my opinion. I have to assume cutting corners, quality and costs, and via...
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    Short term gain to alleviate bad management over the last few years?

    Let me start off by saying I don't have an MBA , but after more then twenty years experience selling to the government (for various public companies that have revenues anywhere from 200 million to 20 billion a year) I can at least express my thoughts without being accused of having no experience...
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    Discounts - few and far between

    I find it interesting that for this time of year, most of the discounts offered by Disney have either expired, or will expired by the end of August. The reason I say this is that I'm seeing more and more discussion on people driving to Disney, or deciding not to visit the parks at all due to...
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    Problems with 2012 Military program

    When I read that Disney has extending it's salute to Military members through 2012, I immediately tried to reserve 2X standard rooms at the Caribbean Beach Resort for Oct 2011 of this year. However, at least for now, you can't use the Military Promo code associated with this extension until...
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