Complaining About Disney While Being There

[rucifee]

Actually, it was for 1900 Park Fare, which is not unreasonable at all. I just checked and a family of 4 can get a dinner reservation there for 7:30PM tomorrow. So the commercial is not at all lying.

So, you can get a reservation during value season. There are precisely two time slots available for dinner between 4-9pm 24 hours out during value season (4:20 and 7:30)...OK, they're definitely being completely honest here. LMAO

 

[LuvtheGoof]

So, you can get a reservation during value season. OK, they're definitely being completely honest here. LMAO

Sorry, I should have known better than to reply to you.

 

[rucifee]

Sorry, I should have known better than to reply to you.

I'm sorry if disagreeing with you makes you unhappy.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I'm sorry if disagreeing with you makes you unhappy.

It isn't me that's unhappy with Disney, and I couldn't care less about you. We all know how you feel about it.

 

[rucifee]

It isn't me that's unhappy with Disney, and I couldn't care less about you. We all know how you feel about it.

You assume to know how I feel, you probably don't actually know. If you didn't care about what I had to say, you wouldn't have replied at all.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

You assume to know how I feel, you probably don't actually know. If you didn't care about what I had to say, you wouldn't have replied at all.

We only know what we read here that you write about how you feel about Disney. And see, you're reading too much into what I said.

 

[rucifee]

We only know what we read here that you write about how you feel about Disney. And see, you're reading too much into what I said.

Look more closely at what I say here, and you'll figure out how I really feel. If I didn't like Disney, I wouldn't waste my time.

 

[JourneysEnd]

I don't know that I've ever seen an honest or accurate commercial . . period. Don't know why Disney would be any different.

 

[KikoKea]

I don't give specifics, just general tips like go online and read, read, read about the park, the attractions, food options, parades, etc. Then, when you have your reservations at the hotel, check the hours and plan which park on which day, make ADRs. Amazingly, some people are just too lazy to even bother reading the WDW website! I mean, you are shelling out thousand$- at least do your research!

 

[daisyduckie]

I've gotten to the point where I just tell people not to go. They have this mentality that it's too crowded, too expensive, too kiddie, and too boring to even get into for their kids.

My thing is, I can't believe how many adults have never even been. I'd imagine it's difficult to get into if you're going for the first time at 30.

I went for the first time at age 29. Luckily my older sister was planning the whole trip, or I would have been totally overwhelmed.

 

[MaxxStephen]

I'm a quiet person, so I'm not usually one to complain "in public" but while I was there the first week of November 2015, it was strangely hot and humid, hot enough for the cast members to agree and state that this broke records, I knew it was hot. I got to Magic Kingdom for opening and tried to find shade anywhere I could, plus riding THM over and over again for the coolness and that it's my favorite ride helped a lot ...

Walking around, trying to suck it up, because I was at Disney World and trying to keep the heat out of my head, was hard with SO many people complaining WICKED loudly and snapping at their parties made it exhausting.

I ended up leaving around 1 because I couldn't take it. I have the highest and upmost respect for anyone who vacations at WDW during the months of July and August.

I knew to expect heat coming from 32 degrees where I'm from, but no rain all week and clear sky's I thought would be the death of me this trip haha. I ended up doing the parks at night and took FULL advantage of the Extra Magic hours.

 

[WillCAD]

I'm a quiet person, so I'm not usually one to complain "in public" but while I was there the first week of November 2015, it was strangely hot and humid, hot enough for the cast members to agree and state that this broke records, I knew it was hot. I got to Magic Kingdom for opening and tried to find shade anywhere I could, plus riding THM over and over again for the coolness and that it's my favorite ride helped a lot ...

Walking around, trying to suck it up, because I was at Disney World and trying to keep the heat out of my head, was hard with SO many people complaining WICKED loudly and snapping at their parties made it exhausting.

I ended up leaving around 1 because I couldn't take it. I have the highest and upmost respect for anyone who vacations at WDW during the months of July and August.

I knew to expect heat coming from 32 degrees where I'm from, but no rain all week and clear sky's I thought would be the death of me this trip haha. I ended up doing the parks at night and took FULL advantage of the Extra Magic hours.

I was there that week. I found that I had no choice but to take a mid-day break every day, go back to my room, nap, shower, and recharge. I was hitting rope drop most days and exhausted by 12:00.

When I spoke to friends on the phone that week (I have several who are also WDW fanatics), I found myself complaining about the heat. But hey, they asked! So it's not the same thing, right?

Holy carp, it was hot. Like June, but without the afternoon thunderstorms. Thank Brita for their filtered sports bottles; mine got quite a workout on that trip.

 

[righttrack]

It's really easy for us coming from the greater NYC area. Life for us, is at this pace, catching transit, making reservations practically for Chipotle, etc. WDW is a fast-paced vacation. Yes, you can take it slow, but why? Most people want to experience all it has to offer. Sure you won't get to it all, but you should prioritize and those priorities must be taken care of at your earliest convenience. Must go on Seven Dwarfs? Make that fast pass, and schedule your meal accordingly that day so you know you are in the right place. Same for a particular dining experience, etc.

 

[Incomudro]

It's really easy for us coming from the greater NYC area. Life for us, is at this pace, catching transit, making reservations practically for Chipotle, etc. WDW is a fast-paced vacation. Yes, you can take it slow, but why? Most people want to experience all it has to offer. Sure you won't get to it all, but you should prioritize and those priorities must be taken care of at your earliest convenience. Must go on Seven Dwarfs? Make that fast pass, and schedule your meal accordingly that day so you know you are in the right place. Same for a particular dining experience, etc.

I'm a New Yorker myself, though I just moved to NJ in early September.
Indeed, that can help explain why it is very understandable to me that environments with a high density of people require a plan on my part if I want to get the best out of the experience.

 

[PineapplePrincess]

Whenever someone asks me for advice, I explain to them that because we go every year, we do things a little differently. Then I suggest that they visit WDWMagic, and contact Kingdom Konsultants to help them plan their trip!

 

[insaneshadow]

I'm a quiet person, so I'm not usually one to complain "in public" but while I was there the first week of November 2015, it was strangely hot and humid, hot enough for the cast members to agree and state that this broke records, I knew it was hot. I got to Magic Kingdom for opening and tried to find shade anywhere I could, plus riding THM over and over again for the coolness and that it's my favorite ride helped a lot ...

Walking around, trying to suck it up, because I was at Disney World and trying to keep the heat out of my head, was hard with SO many people complaining WICKED loudly and snapping at their parties made it exhausting.

I ended up leaving around 1 because I couldn't take it. I have the highest and upmost respect for anyone who vacations at WDW during the months of July and August.

I knew to expect heat coming from 32 degrees where I'm from, but no rain all week and clear sky's I thought would be the death of me this trip haha. I ended up doing the parks at night and took FULL advantage of the Extra Magic hours.

El Nino: You're welcome. Mwuahahahahaha!

 

[rucifee]

I was there that week. I found that I had no choice but to take a mid-day break every day, go back to my room, nap, shower, and recharge. I was hitting rope drop most days and exhausted by 12:00.

When I spoke to friends on the phone that week (I have several who are also WDW fanatics), I found myself complaining about the heat. But hey, they asked! So it's not the same thing, right?

Holy carp, it was hot. Like June, but without the afternoon thunderstorms. Thank Brita for their filtered sports bottles; mine got quite a workout on that trip.

It was definitely not like June last week. It was warm, but it was in the high 90s here in June, it was only in the low 80s last week.

 

[bjlc57]

Its easy to save on food.. for one have groceries delivered to your room.. get all your gatorade delivered instead of paying through the nose at the park.. buy your sandwich without the SIDES.. how many french fries can you eat in a week? buy the sides for breakfest.. I ate biscuits and Gravy for less then $4. or grits for less then $3 each morning.. and any doughnut or Muffin are the same price so buy a big muffin instead of a small doughnut.. and if you are staying for more then a week.. just your coffee alone justifies buying the disney cup.. meaning that any soda you want later in the day is free..

 

[OliveMcFly]

I'm a travel agent and former cast member. I have a certificate from the College of Disney Knowledge in my office. Clients always comment about how their trip was bad or they never want to go there. I sit there with a smile on my face while screaming on the inside. They have no idea who they're talking to. My heart has Mickey ears on it.

 

[rucifee]

I'm a travel agent and former cast member. I have a certificate from the College of Disney Knowledge in my office. Clients always comment about how their trip was bad or they never want to go there. I sit there with a smile on my face while screaming on the inside. They have no idea who they're talking to. My heart has Mickey ears on it.

That actually speaks volumes though.