Dear Sandra Pedicini (& Dr. Blondie) ...

[rudyjr13]

Someone draft an email, give us the email addresses, and those of us who are concerned can send the same formatted email.

 

[dreamfinder]

Someone draft an email, give us the email addresses, and those of us who are concerned can send the same formatted email.

Eh, it's usually better if you write your own variation on the email. It's fairly easy to setup a new email address and just copy paste, but individualized/personalized emails have a little more impact. Not necessarily the same as an actual written letter, but it's better than 20 copies of the same thing from different people.

 

[dupac]

So my question is if I'm emailing all the execs that we've mentioned, do I send one email with everyone copied, or do I send the same email out separately to each one? Hmm.

 

[djkidkaz]

If they get blasted with emails from people who have not had negative experiences after the cuts, the emails from those actually impacted will be lost in the mix.

I think this is a very important point. If you are emailing to complain about stuff that hasn't specifically impacted you while on vacation then I think your letter will not have much impact. And to me these cuts probably won't impact 99% of the people on this board. I find it interesting because there are other cuts that have happened that no one has noticed or commented about, which tells me that people are complaining just to complain regardless if it impacts them.

 

[michmousefan]

Totally plan on sending some emails... after I'm on property for a few days in three weeks. Want all of the issues to be fresh and first-hand for additional impact. But thanks for the push.

 

[hopemax]

Look, Spirit, I like you, I love you. But expecting individuals outside of WDW to put their livelihood on the line is just as insane as expecting individuals within WDW to do it if they would like to remain employed and with the benefits that come with that. You regularly tell us about how Zenia and her minions eat people for lunch. Why would they have any interest in sticking their head out like that? Anyone with any interest in investigative journalism would have chosen a career path that lead to more than just covering the local tourist industry. And I remember how the Shanghai/Willow Bay chatter between a few of your types to the guy from the Wall Street Journal led to that oh, so fabulous report...on the new Frostrom ride.

But I think that is closer to being on the right track. IMO, The only way in, is the business guys, and not the splashy ones who are more concerned with their brand than doing real analysis. They're the only ones people of power will ever listen to. And not in a "the Disney Company is ruined!" But in an:

"I know you won't believe this, the Disney Company is an untouchable brand, but the question has been asked before, how untouchable companies can suddenly find themselves in so much trouble without anyone noticing, and so I'm telling you I'm noticing. We know people like you have more important things to do than follow the day to day front line operations of any one particular company, and if they match their reputation and their marketing, certainly one who is as financially successful as Disney."

And then hope that when the day of reckoning does come, they remember that it wasn't out of nowhere. No one wants to be the first or only neck out there. But if there could be several ready to jump in, after the first? But even then it's too late.

This article (http://www.bworldonline.com/content...-fat-may-be-bad-for-business-health&id=123245 ) came across my newsfeed, yesterday, but it's written by some Associate Professor, from a college in the Philippines. A person perhaps open to the message, but ultimately powerless

In their desire to maximize profits, they trim every conceivable cost and expense, as if these were undesirable fatty substances bad for organizational health. In many instances, though, they unknowingly undermine the ability of the organization to create value by depriving employees of the resources they need to perform their jobs well and by disrupting the flow of operations through their cost-cutting binges.

This seems to be the case across businesses and industries, as shown in these examples: (a) a well-known multinational company producing and selling fast-moving consumer goods gets the services of student interns (i.e., cheap labor) instead of hiring regular employees to augment its work force;

Interestingly, many of these organizations spend so much on mechanisms (e.g., legal, audit, risk management, pollution control, employee discipline, and labor relations) that are meant to address problems and risks that could have been brought about by their own doing (e.g., labor problems due to unenlightened labor policies, poor customer service due to high employee turnover, and inflated health maintenance costs due to employee stress, fatigue, and sickness). These mechanisms slow down operations because of paper requirements, and often result in the creation of offices (e.g., safety office, legal office, compliance office, risk management office, and community relations office) that further bloat the bureaucracy. Thus, profit-maximizing businesses ironically end up as “fatty” organizations that compensate for their short-sighted attempts to cut costs at the expense of creating truly sustainable, value-creating organizations.

 

[FigmentForver96]

All right lets do this. It might not do anything but at least they can see people taking the time to care

 

[sshindel]

Totally plan on sending some emails... after I'm on property for a few days in three weeks. Want all of the issues to be fresh and first-hand for additional impact. But thanks for the push.

This of course is assuming that you actually are impacted by this. Be careful that it does not become a self-fulfilling prophecy, or in more scientific terms, beware of Confirmation Bias.

 

[michmousefan]

This of course is assuming that you actually are impacted by this. Be careful that it does not become a self-fulfilling prophecy, or in more scientific terms, beware of Confirmation Bias.

Yep, will be objective and careful... some of the items are already issues, like the lack of development in Future World. That's been an issue for several years, and yeah, I'm one of the old guys who dug Horizons, but it will be interesting to see how the feared cutbacks actually impact a few days at the resort in its current state of operation.

 

[Hakunamatata]

Write all the emails you want. They won't pay attention until you quit writing them checks....

 

[sshindel]

Yep, will be objective and careful... some of the items are already issues, like the lack of development in Future World. That's been an issue for several years, and yeah, I'm one of the old guys who dug Horizons, but it will be interesting to see how the feared cutbacks actually impact a few days at the resort in its current state of operation.

Preaching to the choir on Future World.

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Wait how is Uber/Lyft illegal??

I'm all for writing (strongly worded, but appropriate, no nonsense) letters concerning and voicing opinion... but just not sure if the public calling-out is going to make any type of difference.

I see what you're saying, though.

 

[baymenxpac]

So, asking for a friend, if one was passionate enough to start a website devoted to discussing a single Disney Park, sending an email might be worth it?

yes. especially if your friend really loved...oh, i don't know...epcot

 

[wdwgreek]

Alright! This is what I've been saying for a while. Write letters express your concern, if enough people do it, (in a sane, calm and well articulated way) they will start to pay attention especially if it puts some real money on the line. When I worked in Politics getting tons of constituent emails about an issue, wouild perk ears and require the elected official to examine there position and the criticisms. Use facts, not speculation; identify specifics, not general issues; and most all be polite but passionate.

 

[wogwog]

I think many people truly want to do/say something but dont know who to contact or how to contact them. For anybody that wants to voice their concerns, most of the executives emails are pretty basic. Such as:
George.Kalogridis@disney.com
Robert.A.Iger@disney.com
Meg.Crofton@disney.com.
Trish.Vega@disney.com (Tom Staggs assistant)
Melissa.Valiquette@disney.com

just put the dot between their first and last name followed by @disney.com. Now start sending those emails and as 74 said prior, be polite, get your point across, dont make your email 2 pages long and for the love of God, please dont ask to be compensated for your troubles.

Skip Meg Crofton, she is retired and has her window on Main Street.

 

[Mike S]

I gues my question is similar to anyone else's. How do I know if I'll get through to the actual person or their assistant? Will it actually make any kind of difference even if enough people do it? Who is the best one to contact? My posts here are mostly just venting some frustration. Writing to an actual executive in the company seems like a big step up from that. I'd love to be able to help actually make a difference but I'm not sure how to go about it or if it'll actually amount to anything in the end.

 

[tissandtully]

I gues my question is similar to anyone else's. How do I know if I'll get through to the actual person or their assistant? Will it actually make any kind of difference even if enough people do it? Who is the best one to contact? My posts here are mostly just venting some frustration. Writing to an actual executive in the company seems like a big step up from that. I'd love to be able to help actually make a difference but I'm not sure how to go about it or if it'll actually amount to anything in the end.

You could have written an e-mail in the time to write this post. Just do it, if anything, nothing gained, nothing lost.

 

[SYRIK2000]

sent one. I'll post replies

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Write all the emails you want. They won't pay attention until you quit writing them checks....

Doing both would be best. They likely won't notice if someone stops going because someone else might pick up the tab, but letting them know their decisions have a financial cost would probably get a better response.

 

[SYRIK2000]

sent one. I'll post replies

Got one back, So someone is reading them.

Thank you for your email to George Kalogridis regarding your concerns. Your correspondence was forwarded to me so that I may personally respond to you.



I truly appreciate your being a such a dedicate fan and for sharing your feedback with us. I would like to talk with you to discuss your comments. However, I do not have your telephone number. If there is a good time I can call you or if there is a good telephone number, please let me know.

Kindest regards,



Joan Martin

Guest Experience Services

Walt Disney World Resort