DHS and Epcot needs more for girls

[Cesar R M]

*Walks into discussion to see what's going on.*

*Takes a look around.*

*Backs away slowly & shuts door very quietly.*

I was more like this at first..

 

[Disvillain63]

DHS: B & B Live & VoLM are definitely girly, but my DD loved TSMM, MV3D, Star Tours, and many others
Epcot: Akerhus B, L, D; but she also loved all the other venues too

We never thought one park or the other was more boyish or girlish. Both loved going to WDW for different reasons at different ages.

 

[Disvillain63]

I never once suggested girls cannot do anything. I am a woman, and I as well as anybody knows that females should feel empowered to do whatever they choose and go to where their heart takes them. Not sure why this is getting blown into a debate. Sorry if i offended anybody by suggesting there should be just a couple, few, little, small, tiny amount more offered at DHS and Epcot for little girls. Good day to this.

Your DD is 4 years old. There is plenty for her to do at DHS...Mermaid, B&B, Disney Jr, TSMM, MV3D, Honey I Shrunk..., probably Star Tours...many other things she may enjoy too. Give her a chance.

Your kids are the perfect age for going to WDW.

 

[Disvillain63]

She obviously ran and hid from this whole thing. Whether or not her daughter grows up to be a math teacher or a scientist, she's going to be dealing with it until college. Its called general education requirements. I think you all did a great job pointing out all the girly stuff in Epcot and DHS.

But I'd also like to throw in that according to my book about Walt, he admitted that Fantasyland was HIS FAVORITE! And he CREATED THE PLACE! And he's A MAN!!!!!!!!!


What a sexist she is.

For the record, I love Pirates of the Caribbean, Tommorowland, Frontier land and Epcot

On another thread, she was saying that retirees or those about to retire shouldn't be going on trips to WDW. They needed their money for healthcare and retirement.

 

[Kuzcotopia]

From the standpoint of public education research, there used to be a gender gap. 25 years ago, boys in school DID perform better in math and science than girls.

Turns out to be a cultural fabrication based on preconceived expectations. The moment education made the assumption the girl could succeed in math and science, the gender gap closed and does not exist anymore.

Currently, at least in lower income demographics, we are much more worried about getting the boys to graduate and attempt post-secondary education. That's the new gender gap.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

On another thread, she was saying that retirees or those about to retire shouldn't be going on trips to WDW. They needed their money for healthcare and retirement.

Well you dont want coffin dodger corpses cluttering up the walkways, theyd be like speed bumps for strollers.

 

[copcarguyp71]

Wow...it took crazy katyladybug two days to break the 200 post mark on her rant...this one took less than 24 hours...I bow to the new queen!

 

[cheezbat]

I could see how people think DHS needs more for girls...but when I think that way, I feel that Epcots World Showcase and the Magic Kingdom need more for boys.
Nearly all the meet n greets around world showcase are princess/girl centric. At MK the Fantasyland Expsnsion is dominated by princessy stuff. Heck, even the mine train which is supposed to appeal to boys is themed off of Snow White - a princess movie.

To each their own I guess.
DHS could use a good three or four more family dark rides, another thrill ride, and a few flats to balance things out.
Epcot could use a few more rides in WS, a replacement for WoL, and a refresh of Imagination and UOE.
DAK needs another water ride, a good three or four family rides, and a few flats as well.
MK needs something more boy-centric and a new thrill ride.

All in all, there needs to be a lot added to balance things for everyone IMHO.

 

[Nemo14]

I can't believe this is still open.

 

[AllydoesDisney]

I'm going to list my top 5 favorite rides in all of Disney World in no particular order:
1. Tower of Terror
2. Expedition Everest
3. Splash Mountain
4. Space Mountain
5. Test Track

What do these have in common? Oh right. They're "for boys" I beg to differ. I see tons of girls on these rides. I myself have never been a boy. I plan to support my children and let them be what they want to be, including priests and nuns.

But I still dine with the Princesses. I went to Fairytale Hall too. I love the Princesses but if I can't see them in EVERY park, its not life or death. I find plenty to do because I have favorites in every park because I am...what's the word...normal.

 

[AllydoesDisney]

I was more like this at first..

This made me choke on my breakfast

 

[The Mom]

I think the OP needs to watch TV commercials less, and get out and meet real people of all ages, genders,occupations, interests, etc.

IMO, DHS and Epcot need more attractions for everyone.

 

[copcarguyp71]

@The Mom has spoken...nuff said!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

@The Mom has spoken...nuff said!

thats what happens when you allow women opinions

 

[Susan Savia]

Epcot doesn't need anymore Princess anything. It is fine with what it has now. My kids have loved Epcot since they were in strollers and theyre now young adults. Their park of choice was always Epcot over MK. They loved the Innoventions area where they could try things and see how things worked, etc. Their favorite ride was and is Spaceship Earth. We could spend hours in Future World exploring all those areas.
Epcot makes science interesting and fun and most kids thrive on that.

 

[AllydoesDisney]

Good call Mom!

 

[AllydoesDisney]

thats what happens when you allow women opinions

Yeah but we let Angie have her opinion and look what happened

 

[The Mom]

Perhaps this discussion has run its course with little else to be said.