For the 3+ years that I've been a member here I have stuck by my convictions.
DL>WDW.
There is a large divide on these boards.
Anybody here more than a few weeks will see that the two sides go head more often than need be, but stand proud by their side.
I mean, look at MK vs DL alone. There's a 3-2 attraction exchange right off the bat.
Heck WDW has a park with just 4 rides up until a few weeks ago. Well 5 if you count the studio tour.
Now I've learned the error of my ways.
After an 8 year absense from the Happiest Place on Earth, I finally visited with my family to the Left Coast.
I was told "Expect things to be much smaller compact." I didn't notice it that much at DL park compared to MK like I was told. Yes, the Matterhorn is right in the middle of things, but I thought the distance between attractions and walking space wasn't too different from what MK offers.
But enough with the comparisons. Are the Cast at DL really Disney Cast Members? Do they really go through the same training and traditions classes that WDW CMs do? Because I ran into more than a dozen that were flat out A-holes.
Many complaing (4 at least) that they "HATE" their job to guests. What the heck. That's a Disney Firing if I ever, ever, ever thought that one was diserved.
We had a server at PCH that said a grand total of 20 words to us the entire meal. Then he added his tip into the total and never said a word about it. I noticed later when I looked over the reciept. When he scanned my card, he brought it to me and said "Just total it here and leave this copy." I later found out I tipped him quite good on an $80 meal. He also never brought a refill and refused 2x to bring me a soda after the meal started.
We were also pushed through the entry gates on several occasions by gate CMs. My youngest got knocked in the back of the head after she was shoved through by the rotating entry counter thingie.
Another CM at the Mint Julip bar was pushing trays on a cart. Smashed into my hip (enough to bruise later). I simply moved out of the way, then he hit my daughter full on almost knocking her over. I said "Be Careful". His reply was "Hey, I didn't even touch you." I followed saying "Yeah ya did. Not only did you slam into me stopping you from moving til I moved out of the way, you just about toppled my daughter when you slammed into her too." He say "Whatever" and rolled along with his cart. This was a 55-60 year old man. It wasn't just the kids. The veterans were WAY too bothered to have guests there and it really sucked.
The worst of all worst. DCA at close. The parade ended. We hit the bathroom. Walked by the Ice Cream stand and Bakery. Saw lines at both. Decided to go back in a few minutes. We went into the shop for exactly 4 minutes. I timed it. When I walked back, the bakery line was almost empty, 4 guests left. Walked next door to the Ice Cream shop. The last guest was walking away at 9:32. We went into line and were told "we're closed". I asked if we could just get a few scoops. They said "just go over to Disneyland, they're open til midnight". So we head next door. There was a new CM at the end of the line now with 3 guests still in it. He saw me go by just a minute ago and got in line to keep ME from ordering. I asked if I could just grab a dessert to end the night. I was told again, "9:30 we're closed". NEVER NEVER NEVER have I had this kind of an experience at WDW. No matter which park I'm in, they are happy as hell to take your money and continue to let you spend it. But these Buttheads were too busy trying to leave than make that last minute $15. It made me sick.
I really hated the service.
But beyond that, I thought they cleaned things up for the big 50th? Do they not clean bathrooms there at all? When in one bathroom I saw a pileup of dirt in several corners. You know, the 1"-2" inch wide ones you get in gas stations that haven't been cleaned in weeks. Yeah. At DISNEYLAND. The place where they should clean at LEAST hourly. There were also SO many signs of wear that weren't just a few weeks old. Paint chipping that one could tell had been like that for MANY months.
The great illusion of Disneyland is that it is all right at your fingertips. HELL, IT'S A 15 MINUTE WALK FROM THE PARADISE PIER TO THE DL FRONT GATE. Thank you for spending 2-3x what you would have spent across the street to walk 2-3x as far.
The list could continue of disappointments, but WDW now has my full endorsement as the REAL "Happiest Place on Earth".
January can't come soon enought until I can experience a TRUE Disney vacation again.
Now I hope I don't have my hopes too high for the DCL? WDW has spoiled me and I also appologize to everybody I have ever taken a side against on this issue. I am humbled and You ALL were right. I did really like DCA though. I'd rank it right up there with Epcot, tied for my second favorite park. DL is now #4. Clean up your act. It breaks my heart.
DL>WDW.
There is a large divide on these boards.
Anybody here more than a few weeks will see that the two sides go head more often than need be, but stand proud by their side.
I mean, look at MK vs DL alone. There's a 3-2 attraction exchange right off the bat.
Heck WDW has a park with just 4 rides up until a few weeks ago. Well 5 if you count the studio tour.
Now I've learned the error of my ways.
After an 8 year absense from the Happiest Place on Earth, I finally visited with my family to the Left Coast.
I was told "Expect things to be much smaller compact." I didn't notice it that much at DL park compared to MK like I was told. Yes, the Matterhorn is right in the middle of things, but I thought the distance between attractions and walking space wasn't too different from what MK offers.
But enough with the comparisons. Are the Cast at DL really Disney Cast Members? Do they really go through the same training and traditions classes that WDW CMs do? Because I ran into more than a dozen that were flat out A-holes.
Many complaing (4 at least) that they "HATE" their job to guests. What the heck. That's a Disney Firing if I ever, ever, ever thought that one was diserved.
We had a server at PCH that said a grand total of 20 words to us the entire meal. Then he added his tip into the total and never said a word about it. I noticed later when I looked over the reciept. When he scanned my card, he brought it to me and said "Just total it here and leave this copy." I later found out I tipped him quite good on an $80 meal. He also never brought a refill and refused 2x to bring me a soda after the meal started.
We were also pushed through the entry gates on several occasions by gate CMs. My youngest got knocked in the back of the head after she was shoved through by the rotating entry counter thingie.
Another CM at the Mint Julip bar was pushing trays on a cart. Smashed into my hip (enough to bruise later). I simply moved out of the way, then he hit my daughter full on almost knocking her over. I said "Be Careful". His reply was "Hey, I didn't even touch you." I followed saying "Yeah ya did. Not only did you slam into me stopping you from moving til I moved out of the way, you just about toppled my daughter when you slammed into her too." He say "Whatever" and rolled along with his cart. This was a 55-60 year old man. It wasn't just the kids. The veterans were WAY too bothered to have guests there and it really sucked.
The worst of all worst. DCA at close. The parade ended. We hit the bathroom. Walked by the Ice Cream stand and Bakery. Saw lines at both. Decided to go back in a few minutes. We went into the shop for exactly 4 minutes. I timed it. When I walked back, the bakery line was almost empty, 4 guests left. Walked next door to the Ice Cream shop. The last guest was walking away at 9:32. We went into line and were told "we're closed". I asked if we could just get a few scoops. They said "just go over to Disneyland, they're open til midnight". So we head next door. There was a new CM at the end of the line now with 3 guests still in it. He saw me go by just a minute ago and got in line to keep ME from ordering. I asked if I could just grab a dessert to end the night. I was told again, "9:30 we're closed". NEVER NEVER NEVER have I had this kind of an experience at WDW. No matter which park I'm in, they are happy as hell to take your money and continue to let you spend it. But these Buttheads were too busy trying to leave than make that last minute $15. It made me sick.
I really hated the service.
But beyond that, I thought they cleaned things up for the big 50th? Do they not clean bathrooms there at all? When in one bathroom I saw a pileup of dirt in several corners. You know, the 1"-2" inch wide ones you get in gas stations that haven't been cleaned in weeks. Yeah. At DISNEYLAND. The place where they should clean at LEAST hourly. There were also SO many signs of wear that weren't just a few weeks old. Paint chipping that one could tell had been like that for MANY months.
The great illusion of Disneyland is that it is all right at your fingertips. HELL, IT'S A 15 MINUTE WALK FROM THE PARADISE PIER TO THE DL FRONT GATE. Thank you for spending 2-3x what you would have spent across the street to walk 2-3x as far.
The list could continue of disappointments, but WDW now has my full endorsement as the REAL "Happiest Place on Earth".
January can't come soon enought until I can experience a TRUE Disney vacation again.
Now I hope I don't have my hopes too high for the DCL? WDW has spoiled me and I also appologize to everybody I have ever taken a side against on this issue. I am humbled and You ALL were right. I did really like DCA though. I'd rank it right up there with Epcot, tied for my second favorite park. DL is now #4. Clean up your act. It breaks my heart.
